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April 2026

2404 Kirby Rd, Memphis

901.754.6548

Worship: Sundays 8:50 & 11am (Live Stream @ 11am)

Holy Week

Holy Week Ac vi es Saturday, April 4

Come support the Food Pantry!

Each month we serve 60 families in our community. Instead of asking for individual food dona ons, we purchase items in bulk. This allows us to save money and provide consistent items in every food bag.

We also work hard to include a refrigerated item each month—such as chicken, eggs, or milk—to help provide more nutri ous meals for the families we serve.

Thank you for your con nued support and generosity that make this ministry possible!

Easter Egg Hunt! 10am

Join us for our Easter Egg Hunt, filled with fun ac vi es for everyone! Enjoy an inflatable, cookie decora ng, hay rides, a cupcake walk, sno-cones, and more.

The age level hun ng will begin at 10:30 a.m. We will announce the loca on for each age group as their me approaches.

All eggs will be empty and turned in for a goodie bag. Preschool and allergy-friendly bags will be available.

We look forward to a wonderful morning of fun together! If Rain we will be in the gym.

Listening From Passover to Pascha:The Meaning of the Candle This year, we light a Paschal Candle to begin the Easter Season. Pascha is a Greek word for Passover. Passover is the Jewish celebra on remembering the exodus from Egypt when the angel of death passed over the homes of faithful Hebrews who painted their doorposts with the blood of a lamb.

As Chris ans, we remember Jesus Christ as our Passover Lamb, who saves us from sin and death as Christ passed over from death to life. The early church began using a candle symbolizing the Pascha of Christ during the 4th Century.

The Paschal Candle will be lit for every service of worship ll Pentecost. Then, it will be lit for services of bap sm or funerals honoring a departed Chris an.

The candle is adorned with the Greek le ers, Alpha and Omega, the first and last le ers of the Greek alphabet, signifying that Christ is the beginning and end of all things. The flame reminds us that he is the Light of the World.

Join in the ini al ligh ng of the Paschal Candle at the First Fires Service, Saturday, April 4, at 7:15pm beginning in the picnic area.

YTD Stewardship Report As of 03/18 /2026 Total 2026 Budget $1,197,184 Giving as of 3/18/2026 $ 202,408

Expenses of 3/18/2026 $256,377

Emmanuel Prayer List As of 3/19/2026 REHAB/HOSPITALS

Nancy Cochran

Doug Payne

NURSING CARE & ASSISTED LIVING

David Barron Margaret Miller John Sander

John Coleman Margaret Reaves Rose Strange

DEATHS

Merna Keeney Shirley Riddle

Charles Joel Vaughn: Brother of John Vaughn 02-28-26 Barbara Thomas: Sister of Betty( George) Cook 03-10-26 Jim Bean: Husband of Becky Bean 03-10-26 Nguyễn Trọng Ái: Father of Albert Nguyen 3-14-26

Serving

Wednesday Nights April Adult Offerings April 1 Opt 1: Wrapping up the Busy Season Leader Dr. Rob Mar n Opt 2: Deba ng Sabbath in the Gospels Leader Rev. Luke Lea April 8 Classic Game Night! Come have pizza then stay to play your favorite classic games like Rummikub, Uno, Yahtzee, Farkle, Dominoes, or try your hand at MahJong.

You are welcome to bring your games too!

April 29 Children’s Musical Presenta on: In the Image

J.A.M. Session Elementary Students will con nue to work on the musical they are preparing to be presented April 29.

The Angel Choir (3 year olds—JRK) will con nue to learn with Ms. Mandy & sing with Ms. Robyn.

Youth D-Groups Discipleship Groups 6th—12th graders meet at 6:15 by age levels in the youth lounge for a me of study, discussion, & community.

The kids of J.A.M. have been working hard on a wonderful musical, and you won’t want to miss it!

They will perform on the last Wednesday night of the semester—April 29 at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, following dinner.

Even if you’re not planning to join us for dinner, be sure to come support and cheer on our kids!

CHILDREN Register Now! Space is limited!

Ages 3 by 12/31/2025 (po y trained)-rising 6th grade $20 includes cra s, t-shirt, snacks, Bible Buddies, and so much fun!

Be a volunteer!

Sign up now ON THE E-HUB to be a crew leader, sta on leader, decora ng helper.

Décor Prep Days

Set up and room decora ng June 1-11.

Come any morning Monday—Thursday and lend a hand!!

Join us on these Sunday a ernoons to do a li le cra ing to make decora ons.

Noon! Bring a lunch! Meet downstairs!

MISSION TRIP

April 12, April 19, June 7

Women & Wellness Join the ladies of Emmanuel & special guest speaker Lake Junaluska’s own Leigh Young for a fabulous weekend of friendship, food, fun, & most importantly a message straight from God’s heart to yours.

Friday night dinner of baked potato bar & dessert, Saturday snacks & lunch of assorted sub sandwiches & salad, chips & cookies provided along with your par cipant’s workbook study guide.

Sign up on the E-hub $59.

Register no later than April 6

Women’s Ministry’s Mission The Care Kit A though ully packed kit with hygiene & menstrual essen als to support comfort, cleanliness, & dignity— right when it’s needed.

All Emmanuel’s ladies are asked to lovingly par cipate in the Women’s Ministry’s annual mission helping women in need due to unforeseen disasters by providing Feminine Hygiene Kits AKA The Care Kit.

April mee ng Book Discussion: The Women by Kristen Hannah.

See you on April 12.

Soup/Salad/Cake Lunch $12

Flower Power Spring Bulbs

Bulbs are available for sale. All proceeds go to help women, youth, & children through Emmanuel’s Women in Faith’s love in ac on. Paper order forms available outside the church office.

Use the Emmanuel Hub (Ehub) to sign-up, rsvp, or volunteer for all ac vi es, missions, & altar flowers! emmanuelmemphis.org/forms

Community The West Tennessee Iris Society will hold their Annual Iris Show on Saturday, April 18 in the Emmanuel Fellowship Hall.

Show Viewing: 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Submit a Registered Entry: 7:30–10:30 a.m.

While you’re here, be sure to stroll through the WTIS Display Garden located in the lower east parking lot, which should be in full bloom!

EUMC Pastoral Staff Dr. Rob Mar n rmar n@emmanuelmemphis.org Rev. Luke Lea llea@emmanuelmemphis.org Rev. Kevin Presley kpresley@emmanuelmemphis.org