E-News September 28, 2023

Come grab a coffee and welcome our guest, Julie Burchett. Explore what advocacy means for you. As our Presiding Bishop Michael Curry said, “Being a Christian is not essentially about joining a church or being a nice person, but about following in the footsteps of Jesus, taking his teachings seriously, letting his Spirit take the lead in our lives, and in so doing helping to change the

world from our nightmare into God’s dream.”

Sunday, October 1 we will have a Pet Blessing service at 4 pm.

We'll gather on the north side of the building for an outdoor Holy Eucharist with our best furry, feathered or scaled friends! We will bless each pet during the service!

The service will begin at 4 pm. We have several outdoor chairs, but you are welcome to bring your own.

Second Chance Ranch StL will join us. This organization cares for senior dogs and cats.

WHAT'S UP @EEC?

The food center would like you to know that the top two food items they always need are BEANS and VEGETABLE SOUP. Grab a couple cans and bring to church! ANY beans work. Additionally, donations are ALWAYS needed. Use the QR code above to access our giving page. Select Special Gifts then Food Center and give away!

Saturday, October 14 we are offering AED-CPR training (infant, child, adult) for anyone who would like to do it.

8:45 am to noon. Cost of $60. Please register as there is a min. number required to do the training.

Please use the QR code to register. You don't have to get on the floor, you can practice on a table!

SERVICE OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL!

St. Paul's in Carondelet is renovating a house in south city for a family who is immigrating to the area. The first-floor walls need to be painted. Can you join us on Saturday, October 7? We'll meet for lunch about 12:30 (this time is only penciled in right now, so could change slightly) During lunch, we'll learn about the neighborhood and the needs of those immigrating to the area. After lunch, we'll paint for about 3 hours. We need a team of 5-7 people. This opportunity is ideal for teens in our youth group, but adults are also needed! Please email Katie if you can help.

T-SHIRTS!!!

If you would like the Emmanuel 2023-24 t-shirt, click this link! Kids registered for FaithQuest can pick up their shirts in the dining room, on the green counter by the coat rack. The pic is of the 2022-23 shirt on Chapman! He loves his Emmanuel t-shirt!

If anyone else would like to order a 2023-24 Emmanuel t-shirt, please see the information below. Thanks!

Each shirt is $15.
Cash, check, or online payments accepted. Pay now or when you receive your shirt.
For online payments, please use our online giving page, choose "special gifts" and select T-SHIRT in the dropdown menu.
T-shirts will be distributed at church as soon as they arrive.
Complete this Google form or email/call Katie to order.

BECAUSE WE CARE...

Emmanuel has been provided 100 medicine disposal bags. These bags are designed to safely dispose of unused prescriptions or medications. All directions are on the bag.

There will be a cart in the narthex and one by the food center. Please take a bag or bags and feel free to take and share with family or friends.

When was the last time you went through your medicine cabinet and disposed of unused or old medication? Has it been a while? Opioid use disorder can often begin with the misuse of unused prescription opioids. The bags will be available until they are gone!

Jae Park sent the following message to choir members last week, and we think it's worth repeating to everyone. Thanks, Jae!

If you're experiencing any cold-or flu-like symptoms, please stay home and take good care of yourself. Free at-home COVID test kits are available again and can be ordered here:

https://www.covid.gov/tests

Updated vaccines are also available and can be found at:

https://covidvaccine.mo.gov/find/

Stay safe and stay well!

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH IS SEPTEMBER 15-OCTOBER 15

Valori† is the Diocesan Missioner for Hispanic/Latinx Ministry Engagement. The next few weeks we'll celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Representatives from the Diocese of Puerto Rico will visit St. Louis next week and Valori† and others from the Diocese of Missouri will visit Puerto Rico later in October.

Click here to visit the diocesan site for more information.

The October 8 & 15 10 am services will include music and some readings in both English and Spanish. And next Wednesday, October 4, the dinner will have a Hispanic flair. If you'd like to immerse yourself in this vibrant culture and celebration, click here to download some menu ideas to make at home!

Webster United Methodist Church in conjunction with Welcome Neighbor STL will have a Syrian Drive-Through Dinner on Saturday, September 30.

The meal is an opportunity for immigrant and refugee families to share their unique culture. You must pre-order the meal, which will include hummus dip, pita bread, grape leaves stuffed with rice, tabbouleh salad, chicken shawarma sandwich and baklava. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased online using this link.

Their goal is to sell 150 dinners. Proceeds will go to the cooks and to Welcome Neighbor.

Pick up your meal between 5-6 pm at Webster United Methodist, 600 N. Bompart Ave. Fun fact, Emmanuel is working with Welcome Neighbor to prepare a future Wednesday night meal. Stay tuned!

Our building is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm.

Please call or email us for more information about any of our offerings.

314-961-2393 or www.emmanuelepiscopal.org

mshipp@emmanuelepiscopal.org