What you Need to Know this week
Arlington Bridge Builders Volunteer Opportunities - Coffee & Conversations and Food Pantry
Join Coffee & Conversations - practice English with learners in a fun, informal setting at 5401 7th Rd S, Arlington on Fridays from 4:30-5:30pm. No sign-up needed—just drop in. Teens can volunteer too! Food Pantry Help - Lend a hand at 790 S Carlin Springs Rd (behind Community Church of God). Most needed: Wednesdays/Thursdays, 10 AM–3 PM, or Saturdays, 11 AM–3 PM. Great for families—kids can help stock shelves!
Join Coffee & Conversations - practice English with learners in a fun, informal setting at 5401 7th Rd S, Arlington on Fridays from 4:30-5:30pm. No sign-up needed—just drop in. Teens can volunteer too! Food Pantry Help - Lend a hand at 790 S Carlin Springs Rd (behind Community Church of God). Most needed: Wednesdays/Thursdays, 10 AM–3 PM, or Saturdays, 11 AM–3 PM. Great for families—kids can help stock shelves!
Officer Nominations
Nominations are open for deacons, elders, and women’s council. Click the following to links to the forms:
Elder Nominations
Women's Council Nominations
Deacon Nominations
Parenting Seminar - This Sunday, October 26
We are excited for our Fall Parenting Seminar from 12:30PM to 2:00PM. Our speaker, Jessica Wright, will be leading a discussion on how to steward our resources, specifically our time, as families. Lunch and childcare will be provided. This seminar takes place at the same time as our Sparks and youth meeting. Please register on Church Center so we can make sure to have enough food and caregivers.
Sparks - This Sunday
Third, fourth, and fifth graders: come eat lunch, talk about the Bible, and play games together! Meet in the conference room upstairs immediately after the service and stay until 2 PM.
Youth Group - Today
After the service, youth in 6th-12th grades are invited to meet in the art room for youth group from 12-1:30 PM.
Government Workers Pastries and Prayer - November 2
If the government shutdown is still happening next week, we invite all government workers to join us before the service next week, November 2, at 10:00am for pastries and prayer here at Rivendell in the lobby.
Seminar on Literacy - November 2
From 12:30-2pm, we will learn from Emmanuel educators Cheryl Jackson and Alyssa Van Duyn as they share how they are addressing the growing literacy gap in our region. Lunch and childcare will be provided. No RSVP required to attend.
Intro to Emmanuel - November 9
Do you have questions about what it means to join Emmanuel? If you are just curious about who we are, this session is for you; if you want to pursue membership, this is the first step toward making that decision. Please sign up here to join on November 9 after the service. Lunch and childcare will be provided.
Take a Meal
Leo, Monica, and big sister Gaia recently welcomed baby Charlie. To take a meal to them, sign up here: https://mealtrain.com/gz9ve3
Support the Johnsons
Find ways to support Emmanuel members Evan and Mollie Johnson and their daughters Amaris, Noelle, and Thea. Volunteer to organize medical supplies, be a mother’s helper, babysit the younger two girls for Mollie to attend small group. Needs are posted regularly on their support registry: https://www.supportnow.org/the-johnson-family
Government Shutdown Support
If you are a government worker affected by the shutdown, please contact the church so that we can support you.
Arlington Turkey Trot — Run or Volunteer - November 27
Emmanuel’s partner Arlington Bridge Builders now oversees the annual Turkey Trot 5k. Consider signing up now for your chance to participate in the race, or sign up to volunteer at the race on behalf of Emmanuel. Sign up!
Nominations are open for deacons, elders, and women’s council. Click the following to links to the forms:
Elder Nominations
Women's Council Nominations
Deacon Nominations
Parenting Seminar - This Sunday, October 26
We are excited for our Fall Parenting Seminar from 12:30PM to 2:00PM. Our speaker, Jessica Wright, will be leading a discussion on how to steward our resources, specifically our time, as families. Lunch and childcare will be provided. This seminar takes place at the same time as our Sparks and youth meeting. Please register on Church Center so we can make sure to have enough food and caregivers.
Sparks - This Sunday
Third, fourth, and fifth graders: come eat lunch, talk about the Bible, and play games together! Meet in the conference room upstairs immediately after the service and stay until 2 PM.
Youth Group - Today
After the service, youth in 6th-12th grades are invited to meet in the art room for youth group from 12-1:30 PM.
Government Workers Pastries and Prayer - November 2
If the government shutdown is still happening next week, we invite all government workers to join us before the service next week, November 2, at 10:00am for pastries and prayer here at Rivendell in the lobby.
Seminar on Literacy - November 2
From 12:30-2pm, we will learn from Emmanuel educators Cheryl Jackson and Alyssa Van Duyn as they share how they are addressing the growing literacy gap in our region. Lunch and childcare will be provided. No RSVP required to attend.
Intro to Emmanuel - November 9
Do you have questions about what it means to join Emmanuel? If you are just curious about who we are, this session is for you; if you want to pursue membership, this is the first step toward making that decision. Please sign up here to join on November 9 after the service. Lunch and childcare will be provided.
Take a Meal
Leo, Monica, and big sister Gaia recently welcomed baby Charlie. To take a meal to them, sign up here: https://mealtrain.com/gz9ve3
Support the Johnsons
Find ways to support Emmanuel members Evan and Mollie Johnson and their daughters Amaris, Noelle, and Thea. Volunteer to organize medical supplies, be a mother’s helper, babysit the younger two girls for Mollie to attend small group. Needs are posted regularly on their support registry: https://www.supportnow.org/the-johnson-family
Government Shutdown Support
If you are a government worker affected by the shutdown, please contact the church so that we can support you.
Arlington Turkey Trot — Run or Volunteer - November 27
Emmanuel’s partner Arlington Bridge Builders now oversees the annual Turkey Trot 5k. Consider signing up now for your chance to participate in the race, or sign up to volunteer at the race on behalf of Emmanuel. Sign up!
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.
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!








