Sunday at Emmanuel
Sunday July 21, 2024
Visit Emmanuel Presbyterian church online at: https://emmanuelthousandoaks.org/
Visit the Moving Beyond Church section of this bulletin for opportunities to serve, volunteer, move beyond our gathering here in worship to be Jesus to the world!
Harbor House is our Ministry Partner here in Thousand Oaks and there are many opportunities for you to be personally involved. Check out Moving Beyond Church Page for more information!
Wifi at the Church
Log in to our wifi while here at church:
EPC: baseball583!
EPC Partners: family583!
The Sermon Series and Sanctuary Decor
Take a Look at the Details of the Decor
Click title for expanded Worship order with lyrics, prayers, Scripture.
Prelude
Welcome - Passing of the Peace - Opening Prayer
Song: Our Hallelujahs
Call to Worship
Song: We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations
Prayers of the Church
Scripture Reading - Galatians 5:5-6; 13-14;16-18; 22-25
Sermon: Resurrection Life and Peace
Song: Brother
Announcements
Benediction: God Be With You Till We Meet Again
What do I do with my kids?
Your children are always welcome to stay with you for the duration of the service, we love our children at Emmanuel!
3 and under are welcome in the Nursery
Pre-school through Kindergarten have fun in Rooms 1-2
Young Elementary gather in rooms 3-4
Older Elementary rule the roost in Rooms 5-6
Middle Schoolers meet in the Youth Room
You can find an overview of our Kids Ministry and register your child, children at our website: Kids @ Emmanuel
Debbie Barber is our Director of Children & Family Ministries
Danny Chulack is our Leader of Youth Ministries
Sunday School Curriculum
The Sunday School curriculum we are using for elementary has a family website!
Visit the Shine Families website to learn more about what our kids are learning in Sunday School this week and to find resources you can use at home as you talk with your children about faith.
Announcements
Play Days!
This Week, Play Days will give way to Camp Joy, but resume the next week!
Get together with other parents for coffee and conversation while your kids play.
Wednesday Mornings from 8:30am to Noon the Nursery and Play Area are available to hang out. We have a lovely brand new couch and Nespresso machine for your enjoyment. Best of all are the people! Come and hang out.
Manna Drive
Manna of the Conejo Valley is a ministry partner with Emmanuel. They are asking for Toilet Paper and Paper Towels. Bring your donation to the church and leave it in the narthex, aka front lobby.
You can learn more about Manna at their website
Manna has moved! New address is 95 N. Oakview Drive in Thousand Oaks.
Food pantry hours and donation times remain the same.
Phone number is still 805-497-4959.
Fulfill a Wish
Did you know that Children's Ministry has an Amazon Wish List?
Follow the link above or the QR code in the graphic to find a wide variety of items in different price ranges so anyone can participate! Many of these items are needed for Camp and many for ongoing Children's Ministry Needs.
Thanks in advance.
Deacons Ministries
Deacons Ministries
Emmanuel Deacons and Support Volunteers provide witness of the love of Christ through outreach to the Emmanuel family assisting with:
Support Needs
Memorial Service Receptions
Ministry to Shut-Ins
Cards of encouragement, prayer, sympathy, and support
If you need help from, or would like to help with any of these ministries, or if you are aware of a need that might require Deacons’ response, please contact the church office, 805-498-4502, Lisa
Willcox (lisakw40@gmail.com) or any other deacon and/or fill out this form.
Children's Library
Did you know we have a Children's Library?
WE do! There are some selections on the patio but the storehouse is in Room 8. Your kids will love it - go check it out.
Nursery Help!
Helping parents worship without worry is a major blessing of the Nursery at Emmanuel. Would you be willing to give a Sunday morning watching children? Contact Debbie Barber for details
Thanks in advance!!!
Directories are Available
The Directory is ready. If you would like a digital copy, email Steve. There should be limited hard copies at the Connection Center.
We wanted to have individual entries in this version of the directory, so make sure you give us your name, correct email address, address, phone number. If there is information on the current directory that you would like removed please let us know by emailing Steve.
You can give by following this link, there is a collection box in the Sanctuary at the Connection Center, or you can mail or hand deliver a check to the church office. As always, your gift to the church is important, we can't do ministry without the generous giving of individuals.
Thank you for your ongoing support of Emmanuel!
Giving Envelopes are Available
If you use giving envelopes the 2023 envelopes are available at the Connection Center and the Church Office.
Join us via Livestream!
Our live stream is available to you if you are still being cautious about COVID, are out of town, or just want to have a cup of coffee and watch on your patio!
All are welcome.
Make sure you engage with each other using the live chat feature. It is fun to know who is watching.
You can catch up on past sermons via our YouTube Channel