The Nativity of Our Lord Service will be held December 24th at 7:00 PM with Festival Liturgy of Holy Communion and Candlelight. Please note there is one service on Christmas Eve. The chief festival of the Church celebrating the incarnation of Jesus Christ is officially known as the Nativity of Our Lord. Most people simply call it “Christmas.” Again this year … [Read more…]
Hanging of the Greens will be hung in the church on Sunday, December 23rd after the morning worship service. Come and help get the church ready for the celebration of Christmas. Everyone is invited.
Our Advent Workshop will be held December 2 at 9:00 A.M. Make an Advent Wreath for Home. Please bring a plate about 15” in diameter for the wreath. Make sure the plate will hold water. Greens, oasis, and candles will be provided. Cost of materials is $7.00 for each wreath. A Continental Breakfast will be provided.
December 2nd, 9th and 16th following worship, we will be holding our Christmas Market at the back of the church. Crafts, gift items and baked goods will be available. Proceeds will be sent to the Children’s Hospital in Tanzania.
The Annual Harvest Dinner & Basket Raffle will be held Sunday, December 18th at 5:30 PM. Admission is a food item for the Food Bank.
It’s time again for the Fall Election Day Bake Sale. We need everyone’s help and support to make this a successful event for our Youth Group. Please donate soup, baked goods, bread or any other food we can sell. Volunteer help is needed the day of the sale. Sign-up board for volunteers and to provide baked … [Read more…]
A Potluck Lunch will be held following the Worship Service on October 28th in Sieger Chapel. Please bring a favorite food or in the spirit of the day, bring a German dish to share. Place settings and beverages will be provided. For planning purposes, a sign-up sheet will be posted at the back of the church.
Installation of Pastor Elizabeth Frey at Trinity Lutheran, Camp Hill. You are cordially invited to attend the installation of The Rev. Elizabeth Frey as Associate Pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2000 Chestnut St. Camp Hill, PA. The installation liturgy will take place on Sunday, October 21, beginning at 4:00 p.m.
Emmanuel to Sponsor Lancaster County Council of Churches-Community Meal East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church, October 9, 2018 ~ 5:30 PM Volunteers are needed: Pre-cook Macaroni for Casserole, Baking Brownies for Dessert, Pre-Meal Preparation on Sunday (Plan to meet in the Big Kitchen after church). Serving and Clean Up on Monday. Interested in helping? Contact: Deb Barrett, 872-2113. Sign … [Read more…]
First Coffee Sunday will be held October 7th immediately following the Worship Service. Church Council is providing the treats.
Youth Mission Trip Election Day Bake Sale and Sub Orders Tuesday, May 15, 2018 Help support the Youth Mission Trip to Eastern Shore, VA by supporting the Election Day Bake Sale or buying S.C. Weaver subs. The Bake Sale needs your help by donating items that can be sold at the bake sale: soup, baked goods, breads … [Read more…]
Volunteers are needed: Sunday, April 8 – Pre-Meal Preparation (immediately after morning worship) Monday, April 9 – Set Up, Serving and Clean Up (beginning at 3 PM) Interested in helping? Contact: Deb Barrett, 717-872-2113
Each Wednesday in Lent we will gather for a simple fellowship meal of soup and bread. Study this year will focus on Jesus “I Am” statements from the Gospel of John. See the Parish Helper for more information.
First Sunday Coffee will be February 4th, following the worship service.
Emmanuel will sponsor the Lancaster County Council of Churches Community Meal on January 8, 2018 at the East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church. Please see the Parish Helper for additional information. Volunteers are NEEDED! Please sign-up in the Narthex.
The Annual Congregational Meeting will be held Sunday, January 28th immediately following the morning worship service. See the Parish Helper for additional details.
The Harvest Dinner will be held Sunday, November 19th, 5:30 p.m. Please bring a covered main dish or dessert. Admission is one item for the local food bank. Please sign up in the Fireside Room or Narthex. The Youth Fellowship will once again raffle “Theme Baskets” during the Harvest Dinner. The baskets will be theme-related, assembled … [Read more…]
Bake & Sub Sale (to support the Emmanuel Youth Group) Tuesday, November 7, 2017 starting at 7:00 AM It’s time again for the Fall Election Day Bake Sale. We need everyone’s help and support to make this a successful event for our Youth Group. Please donate soup, baked goods, breads or any other food we … [Read more…]
Each year the church remembers with thanksgiving all those baptized children of God who lived faithfully but now are at rest in the Lord. We especially remember members of Emmanuel who have died since the last All Saints Sunday in 2016. All Saints Day is also an opportunity to remember and give thanks for all … [Read more…]
Three (3) Sundays in November … We will take a special “noisy offering” and all the money will be sent to the Mbeya Lutheran Childrens’ Home, Konde Diocese, Tanzania. Start saving your coins!