Congratulations to Agnes and Dan Acker as they welcomed baby Julian on October 20th. You can encourage them by praying for them and providing a meal for them - the link to sign up to take them a meal is
here.
Seminar: The Validity of the Scriptures - November 15
Can we really trust the Bible? How can we know that it's true? Everyone is welcome to this seminar after service led by Joel Woodruff, President of the
CS Lewis Institute, where he will address the validity of the Scriptures. Consider inviting friends. Lunch and childcare will be provided.
Thanksgiving on a Bun - November 21
Youth and Families are invited to join our annual Thanksgiving on a Bun service opportunity. This year we will be preparing and distributing sandwiches for our partner ministry, Apartment Life at Ballston Park with Sarah & Grant Wishard. We will make sandwiches at the Wishards’ apartment and then hand out to members of the Ballston Park community.
Sign up on church center.
JBLF Carnival and Run - November 21
See this
link for details about the 12th annual 5k and family carnival, which raises funds for economically vulnerable women and babies to receive high quality maternal and infant care.
Arlington Turkey Trot - November 26
You’re encouraged to sign up to run the 21st annual Arlington Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning! This is a great way to be out in the community with our friends and neighbors. See the signup and details here:
https://arlingtonvaturkeytrot.orgWomen’s Advent Devotional and Prayer - December 6
Women of Emmanuel, join us on Sunday, December 6, at 9:15 a.m. at Rivendell for an Advent Devotional. We'll begin with a brief devotion, followed by a quiet time to rest, pray, reflect, and simply be in the presence of the Lord. Amid the busyness of the holiday season, we hope to offer a peaceful space to slow down, reconnect with God, and prepare our hearts for Christmas.
Coat Drive - December 6
If you have any gently used winter gear (specifically coats, hats and gloves) for adults or children, please plan to bring them on Sundays in December (12/6 and 12/13) to donate to our neighbors. We will be distributing them at the ABB Food Pantry in mid-December.
Annual Christmas Party, Chili Cookoff and Pie Baking Contest - December 13
It’s almost time for our annual congregation-wide Christmas party. The party will take place from 5 to 7 pm at Rivendell. We’ll have lots of food, a hot chocolate bar, polaroid photo booth, craft table, games for the youth, and of course, our chili cookoff competition. This year, we’re adding a pie baking contest! If you’d like to compete, please see details and sign up
here to enter your chili and
here to enter your pie.
