WHAT’S HAPPENING AT EMMANUEL
May 4, 2025
CHILD/FAMILY DEDICATION
Sunday, May 11, 9:00 and 10:45am
What is child/family dedication? It is the promise of parents to offer their
child to God and to dedicate themselves to raising the child for the glory of
God.
Why do we offer child/family dedication? This is our biblically-based way
of helping parents affirm that children are gifts from God and should be
dedicated to God.
What happens at child/family dedication? It is a brief but beautiful
ceremony offered during each service on Mother’s Day. Pastor Rick will lead
the church and the parents to covenant together to raise the child to love
God fully and live for God all their lives.
At what age should my child be dedicated? While the dedication is usually
for infants and younger children, we also allow older children and their
parents to participate.
If you are interested in participating, please sign up on your
Connect Card, scan the QR code, or sign up on the
Emmanuel app.
ALL-ACCESS TOUR
Sunday, May 18, 9:00 and 10:45am
Come learn about our many areas of ministry and where they meet on our
All-Access Tour! Pastor Marc will lead tours of Emmanuel’s building and
grounds on May 18 during both services. If you are new to Emmanuel, this is
a great opportunity to become familiar with our ministries. Reserve your spot
by signing up on your Connect Card!
WOMEN’S MINISTRY PAJAMA PARTY/MOVIE NIGHT
Saturday, May 17, 7:00pm | Emmanuel Worship Center
Ladies, come relax in your comfy pajamas for a movie night
in the Worship Center. We’ll be watching the movie Southern
Gospel. Bring your blankets, a drink, and a friend—we’ll have
popcorn and candy. RSVP using the QR code, on the
Emmanuel app, or at emmanuelchurch.tv/events.
GRADUATION SUNDAY IS JUNE 1
It’s almost time for our seniors to graduate!
On Sunday, June 1, during the 10:45am service, we will be honoring our
graduating seniors with a gift and a send-off prayer. Following the second
service, we will go out to lunch with our seniors, our Emmanuel Students
high school team, and any family members who want to join us.
If your senior is graduating, please scan the QR code to provide
us with their information and photos for our slide show.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
July 14–18, 9:00am–12:00pm
VBS is coming up soon! This year’s theme is “Magnified”—Made to Magnify
God! We will focus on the bigness of God in the smallest of things. The theme
verse is Psalm 34:3: Proclaim the Lord’s greatness with me; let us exalt His name
together. Our amazing God is not only the Creator of all things, but He also
cares about His creation! Registration will begin soon for kids who have
completed Kindergarten through 5 grade.
Serve at VBS
We have the opportunity to share this good news and more with our
Emmanuel Kids and the children of our community.Please mark your
calendars and serve with us July 14–18, 9:00am–12:00pm,*
as we magnify God together. Check out all the different opportunities
and sign up to serve by scanning the QR code.
VBS Vision Night
Wednesday, May 14, 6:30–8:30pm
If you’re wondering what Vacation Bible School is all about, why we do it, or
how to get involved, come to our Vision Night. All are welcome!
SAILS SIGHT AND SOUND TRIP (55+)
Wednesday, June 4, 11:00am
Senior adults, you are invited to a trip to the Lancaster area to see the Sight
and Sound production of NOAH and more!
On Wednesday, June 4, we will go to Sight and Sound Theater to see the
11:00am show of NOAH.** After the show, we will be having lunch together at
the Amish restaurant Bird In Hand. **You have the opportunity to stay
overnight and visit a replica of the Old Testament Tabernacle on Thursday
morning. You then have the option to stay an additional night and spend
Friday exploring the Amish markets and shopping areas on your own.
You will purchase tickets for NOAH and Wednesday lunch through the church
using the QR codes below, Emmanuel app, or website. Please contact us at
info@emmanuelchurch.tv or 410-257-9188 if you would like to go to lunch
and/or the Tabernacle so we can secure enough seats. You are responsible
for making your own transportation arrangements and hotel reservations
(check out the Paul Revere Best Western).
NOAH tickets are $82.44 per person. Limited tickets are left,
so get yours today by going on the Emmanuel app or calling the office.
To prepay $23.50 (includes tax and gratuity) and confirm your
reservation for lunch at Bird in Hand after NOAH, by going on the Emmanuel app or calling the office.
FAITH FOUNDATIONS STUDY GROUP
Sundays, April 27–May 25, 10:45am | Emmanuel Church Library
It’s not too late! No matter where you are on your faith journey—whether
you’re exploring belief in Jesus for the first time, have been a lifelong
Christian, or fall somewhere in between—we can all deepen our
understanding. Discovering core values and foundational truths brings clarity
and purpose to our lives. We warmly invite you to join us for a five-session
study in the library. We’ll be exploring the insightful “Faith Foundations”
series from RightNow Media. Even if you can’t make it every week, please
don’t hesitate to join us whenever you can! Sign up on your Connect Card