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What you Need to Know this week

Sunday Worship
We worship on Sundays at 10:30am meets at Rivendell School. We translate services to Spanish/Servicios traducido simultáneamente al español. Please remember not to park in front of a residence when parking at Rivendell. Parking is available surrounding the Lee Community Center and park and the Little Ambassadors Academy parking lot. This service is also live-streamed.

Recruiting for Call to Worship during Easter Services
We will start Easter service with a call to worship in languages spoken at Emmanuel as a way to remember that Christ rose for all peoples. If you can converse or just "get by" in a language and are willing to read a short verse we’ll supply you with, please email Marissa with the language(s) you can speak.

In Memoriam Tribute for Easter Service
During both Easter services, we will have lilies displayed on the stage in honor of loved ones, in memoriam, along with names and an optional message printed in the bulletin. If you would like to have a family member or friend’s name and optional message as part of the tribute, please email Marissa.

Coffee and Conversations
Join us for Coffee & Conversation starting on Fridays (March 15, 22, April 5, 12) from 7-8:30 pm for 10 weeks at the Greenbrier Coracle location, 5401 7th Rd. S (3rd floor). This program enables our neighbors to practice their English and learn valuable life skills, with food provided. Sign up to volunteer for just one night or several using the link in the Friday email.

Newcomers Lunch
If you're relatively new to Emmanuel, or would just like to get to know others, you are invited to a newcomer's lunch on Sunday, March 17,  with Korean food, hosted by Young and Michele Lee. If interested, please sign up here.

Roundtable Discussions in March
Below is a list of options to choose from. When signing up, please note to order and read the book prior to the discussion date. Check the Friday email to sign up.
  • 10 Select Poems by TS Eliot - Tuesday, March 12 at 7:30pm
  • Cry, the Beloved Country, Alan Paton - Friday, March 15 at 7pm
  • Severe Mercy, Sheldon Vanauken - Monday, March 18 at 7:30pm
  • Common Rule, Justin Earley - Thursday, March 21 at 7pm
  • Losing our Religion, Russell Moore - Thursday, March 21 at 7:30pm
  • Anxiety Opportunity, Curtis Chang - Friday, March 22 at 7pm

Hospitality Month in March
During the month of March, we’d like to offer various fellowship events to gather with other members of Emmanuel and invite friends. If you would like to suggest an event you can host, please email Karen. Check the Friday email to sign up.
  • Fountainhead Regional Park Hiking - March 16, 9am
  • Torpedo Factory Tour - March 17, after church
  • Potluck Dinner - March 23, 5:30pm
  • Cooking 101: Common Kitchen Mistakes - March 24, 1pm

Good Friday and Easter Sunday Services
We’re excited to host a Good Friday and two Easter services this year at Rivendell! Please consider inviting a friend or family member to one of the following services:
  • Good Friday Service: Friday, March 29 @ 7-8pm
  • Easter Sunday, March 31: First Service @ 8:30am (nursery provided) and Second Service @ 10:30am (nursery and Sunday school provided)

Men's Bonfire Nights
On the first Sunday of every month, Benton will host a bonfire at his home in Falls Church. If you are interested in attending, please reach out to Benton.
Support Imago Dei Church
Imago Dei is a new church in and for western Fairfax, Centreville, and Chantilly. Through God's grace, things are progressing with the Imago Dei, and in the coming months there will be multiple ways you can become involved! Use this link to check out opportunities and get involved.

Rides for Marymount Students
Cru at Marymount is looking for volunteers to give students rides to Emmanuel on Sunday mornings. The campus is less than 5 minutes from Rivendell. If you're able to do so please contact Matt.

Help With Food Pantry Deliveries
Arlington Bridge Builders is looking for volunteers to serve as food pantry delivery drivers on Saturdays throughout the summer to neighbors in need. ABB meets at 11:30am and the deliveries usually take less than an hour. If you’re interested in serving, please contact the office.

Spiritual Practices
Emmanuel is introducing a series of spiritual practices for the congregation to explore together as one body in Christ. Each month, we will introduce a new spiritual practice, and will provide resources on how to engage more deeply. Visit our website to learn more, and contact Stephen Bates if you would like to sign up for scripture verse emails!

 Women's Emmanuel Soul Care Team
The Women's Emmanuel Soul Care Team is launching a prayer partner ministry to connect women together in prayer. Please sign up on the app or the link  if you would like to join.

Youth Mentor Opportunity
We are looking for 1-2 youth mentors to be a part of the youth ministry at Emmanuel. If you are interested in ministering to students at a crucial moment in their story, please contact Stephen Bates.

Volunteer with Emmanuel ESL
Come join the Emmanuel team to teach English as a Second Language (ESL)! We are looking for two motivated volunteers to assist with ESL classes that occur right after service at Rivendell. Students learn conversational English to become more familiar with speaking on various topics and to have easier phone conversations. Interested or have questions? Contact Judy Kauer or Kristine Leiphart.

Volunteer with Restoration Immigration Legal Aid
Restoration Immigration Legal Aid (RILA) hosts legal clinics for immigrants seeking asylum Wednesday evenings twice a month. Interested volunteers are invited to learn more at the next orientation. RSVP  for the Zoom link.

MINISTRY PARTNERS

Food pantry Drop-Offs

Volunteers

Arlington Bridge Builders is looking for volunteers to assist with food pantry distribution and praying for our community. If you would like to volunteer, you can sign up here.
If you have a servant's heart and want to promote life, there are many volunteer opportunities at Assist. They are in particular need of medical volunteers and male and female client mentors available during the day. Contact Shannon at 703.354.7291, option 6.
Employment opportunities are available. Learn more.

LATINO MINISTRIES

If you are interested in reaching the Spanish speaking community in the area, please reach out to Carlos Dimas to find out how you can help. You do not need to speak Spanish to participate!

TECH TEAM

Are you interested in being a part of the Tech Team? "What's the Tech Team," you ask? Come be a part of the people who make Sunday services happen. From sound, to lyrics, to set up. Email Stephen Bates for more info. No experience required!