Parish News
PARENTS OF 3RD GRADERS
You and your child are invited for a special introduction to the 3rd Grade Bible Study. Please join us in the Level II Atrium at 9:30. We will then venture over to our 540 Prince Avenue Building to meet with Father Robert. Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn beside your child!
NETSFORLIFE CAMPAIGN®- The Diocese of Atlanta’s campaign for Episcopal Relief and Development and the NetsforLife® / Inspiration Fund has begun! By the next Council meeting in November 2012, we hope to donate 35,000 insecticide-treated nets to prevent malaria in sub-Saharan Africa. Emmanuel’s goal for these life saving nets is 250. If you would like to make your “alternative” Christmas gift(s) a $12 net, either put your $12 (or check) in an envelope in the Tower mailbox (where there are also gift cards for a net), or order through the Gifts for Life catalog, on the table in the hall near the office—and sign the paper so that your gift can be counted!
NATURAL SPIRITUALITY GROUP hosts a conference on dream work at Camp Mikell in Toccoa, GA. Come for the day or all weekend and hear talks, attend workshops and enjoy good company. The dates are February 10-12. See Heidi Simmonds or Agnes Parker for questions or call 706-353-3422. Registration forms are in the church and on Emmanuel’s website. Come and experience.
AUTOMATIC BANK DRAFTS - Several parishioners have shown interest in having their giving automatically deducted from their account. This way whether they are in town or out of town their giving stays on track and no one has to remember to write a check. The Church is now set up to provide this service to the parishioners. It’s easy, just fill out and sign one form, attach a voided check from the account you wish to be debited and turn into the office or put in Karen Holland’s mailbox. The forms are located on the table in the hall outside of Melissa’s office. If you have any questions, please contact Karen Holland by phone 706-543-1294 ext. 205 or email at finance@emmanuelathens.org.
From the bulletin for Sunday, February 5, 2012
FAITH FORMATION, SUNDAY, February 5:
- Vestry Forum–Common Room
- Nursery – Our nursery lovingly welcomes children under 3-years of age at 9:00 am on Sunday mornings. We will stay open through lunch on each second Sunday for our fellowship meal.
- 3, 4 & 5 year-olds attend the Atrium in the Christian Connection
- 1st, 2nd& 3rd graders attend the Atrium across Pope Street in front of the Music Building
- 4th& 5th graders gather in the Atrium at 540 Prince Avenue building
- 6th through 12th graders venture next door, beside The Potter’s House, to The Catacombs
Scripture for Sunday
Parish Notices
This Wednesday, February 8, a UGACHORAL CONCERT will be held at 8:00 p.m. in Hodgson Hall. Two members of the Emmanuel Choir, Jared Berry and Steve Knell, will conduct the Men’s and Women’s Glee Clubs in “Faith through Music” in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Master of Music degree in choral conducting. Steve will conduct music of Sibelius and Jared has put together an “eclectic mass” with liturgical elements of the Jewish and Christian traditions using the music of various composers. The concert is free and open to the public.
PARISH LUNCHEON – The next parish luncheon will be next Sunday, February 12th after the 10:30 am service. Please join us in the Common Room.
EMMANUEL CHURCH FLOWER GUILD presents a hands on workshop with Laura Larocci of Faith Flowers. A great opportunity for Flower Guild members, anyone interested in joining the Flower Guild, or those just interested in learning about flower arrangements. Join us February 23, in the Common Room at 9am for coffee. The workshop will begin promptly at 9:30am. A boxed lunch is provided. Cost for workshop and lunch is $45. The workshop is limited to 15 people. Please RSVP to Melissa by February 17th. Your check is your reservation. Please bring your clippers-all other material is provided. Contact Beverly Sligh at or Ann Cabaniss at for more info.
Become an Emmanuel IHN volunteer- One-hour Saturday training sessions are being scheduled for new Interfaith Hospitality Network volunteers ages 21 and above Feb. 11 and Mar. 17. For questions on roles, Saturdays and session sign up, please contact our IHN coordinator Steve Fournier at or Vince Howard at .
HEALTH MINISTRY NOTICE: Emmanuel has two AED (automatic external defibrillators) units on campus and we will be offering a 30 minute orientation session on their use to any interested parties. Although there are voice commands to guide its use step by step this orientation session should provide a comfort level for any user in the event of a cardiac emergency. AED’s are designed for people with non-medical backgrounds. Our own parishioner Katie Terrell, who is a qualified instructor, will lead the orientation right after our “Second Sunday Lunch on February 12th.” We will also be offering certified “Community CPR” classes in the not distant future. Please plan on being with us for these informative and lifesaving offerings.
PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN: Are you receiving the weekly email updates regarding your child’s Christian Formation? Please contact Georgia at or 706-540-82374 to make sure you’re added to our list!
The Week Ahead
Today, February 5
8:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:30 Faith Formation for all ages
Super Bowl Chili pick-up – Common Room
10:30 Holy Eucharist Rite II
11:45 Super Bowl Chili pick-up – Common Room
12:00 noon Natural Spirituality “540”
Monday, February 6
10:30 am Bible Study “540”
Tuesday, February 7
10:00 amNatural Spirituality “540”
7:00 pm Young Adults Theo. Brew at Trapeze
7:30Al-Anon “540”
Wednesday, February 8
5:30 pm Holy Eucharist with Healing
7:15 Emmanuel Choir Rehearsal
Friday,February 10
1:00 pm Natural Spirituality “540”
Sunday, February 12
8:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:30 Faith Formation for all ages
10:30 Holy Eucharist Rite II
12:00 noon Natural Spirituality “540”
Parish Luncheon – Common Room
Health Ministry Screenings – Common Room
1:30 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry – The Catacombs
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