Announcements

UPCOMING EVENTS

Coffee on Sunday Mornings
If you are able to make a few pots of coffee on Sunday morning for people to enjoy before the service, contact Mary Beth Hutchins to be added to the rotation for 2012.

Emmanuel Podcast
Along with the Emmanuel website, sermons are now available in a podcast format in iTunes.

Men’s Purity Accountability Group
One of the hardest struggles of every man is to remain sexually pure, and it’s not one to be fought alone. Join us as we meet for regular accountability and prayer. If interested, contact Paul Frank (purity@emmanuelarlington.org). Names will be kept confidential.

Emmanuel Moms Group
Join the Emmanuel Moms Group every other Friday morning from 10am-12pm at Little Falls Presbyterian Church. Childcare is provided for a nominal fee. It is a great time that we as women come together to encourage and pray for each other and look to scripture to gain our ultimate identity as God's daughters. In March, we will concentrate Humility. Meeting dates are March 2, March 16, March 30. Please contact Michele Lee to get on the evite list for more information.

Prayer Shower for Hulseys
Join us this Sunday, February 26, before worship for a special time of prayer as we send John Mark and Weatherly Hulsey to Bolivia with a "Shower of Prayer." We'll meet at 9:30am (a little earlier than usual!) at the usual benches in the hallway past the bathrooms. We'd love it if you'd bring scripture of encouragement/sending/mission to share.

Bolivia Missions
Join John Mark and Weatherly Hulsey for a traditional Latin American meal at El Pollo Rico following the service Sunday, February 26, as this is their last Sunday at Emmanuel before leaving to work with International Orphanage Union (IOU) in Bolivia. Also, Emmanuel is planning a short-term mission trip to Bolivia in July. Contact Caryn Grimstead for details. If you are interested in learning more about Emmanuel's mission partners, please contact Aaron Kirtley.

Church Planting Meeting
On February 27, at 7:30pm at the church office, we'll continue to discuss how Emmanuel aspires to start new churches in the area. Rev. Tomás Yeoman, Assistant Pastor of Harvester Presbyterian Church in Springfield, VA will join the meeting and share his thoughts about ways to reach out to the Hispanic community. All are welcome to attend. RSVP to Kelli Dudley.

A-SPAN Emergency Winter Shelter
Emmanuel's turn to serve at the Arlington Emergency Winter Shelter (2049 N. 15th Street) is coming up on February 28th. We'd like to send a team of 3-5, arriving as close to 5:30 pm as possible. We will help serve a meal and pass out supplies. Email ASPAN@emmanuelarlington.org to sign up or find out more.

IJM Prayer Gathering
International Justice Mission will hold their annual Global Prayer Gathering on April 13-14, where people from all over the world gather together to pray for human rights issues such as human trafficking and slavery. Register at ijm.org/gpg and if you have further questions contact Christina Park.

Emmanuel 101 Lunch
If you are new to Emmanuel in the last few months, please join us Sunday, April 29, at the home of Scott and Chris Seaton for an informal opportunity to meet others, hear about Emmanuel's vision, and ask Scott questions about the church. Lunch will be served.

All Emmanuel Events

SERVING EMMANUEL AND THE ARLINGTON COMMUNITY

Mercy Ministry Opportunities
Arlington Food Assistance Center, Arlington Street People's Assistance Network and Arlington-Alexandria Coalition for the Homeless' Sullivan House, Borromeo Housing/Elizabeth House - Learn about current Mercy Ministry Opportunities 

Mercy Fund Offering
Every fourth Sunday, we collect an offering used to provide assistance to meet the short-term material needs of people in our church and community. Those in need or know of anyone with a need are encouraged to contact Emmanuel Deacons.

Sunday Food Drive
Every fourth Sunday, Emmanuel collects non-perishable items to donate to Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC).  Click here to see food items especially needed. (Emmanuel Contact: Mun Chin)

Sunday Operations
Emmanuel relies on the gifts and work of its members and regular attendees for its Sunday services.  Whether it's preparing the bread and wine for communion or posting signs around the lobby, this is essential in helping the community worship together. To learn more about serving one Sunday per month, please contact Richard and Connie Staudinger.

Got Coffee?
We’re looking for volunteers, willing to help bring coffee for Sunday services -- on a weekly, monthly, or emergency basis. Contact Mary Beth Hutchins if interested.

ISO
If you like taking photographs, graphic designing, web designing or know HTML, please contact Ellie.

COMMUNITY AT EMMANUEL 

Keeping Connected
Not receiving messages about Emmanuel events, activities, and volunteer opportunities? Need to update your email or contact information? Fill out the Keeping Connected card and place in the offering plate or stop by the Info Table on Sunday.

Connecting at Emmanuel
Know of fun things going on around our community? Looking for ways to connect with others? Emmanuel has three list-servs where people can informally post events and learn about what's going on. For example, have extra tickets to a concert? Want to throw together a game of ultimate frisbee? Interested in inviting people over for a movie night? Subscribe by using the links below.
Sports Group--subscribe | Arts and Social Group--subscribe | Men's Group--subscribe |
Mom's Group--subscribe | Women's Book Study--subscribe |
Emmanuel's Facebook Group--join | Emmanuel on Twitter @EmmanuelPres |
Emmanuel on Foursquare--"checkin"

Announcements
Please submit any bulletin or website announcements by Tuesday at 12pm the week you’d like it featured using the announcement request webform.