Emmanuel UMC Newletter Nov. 2025

November 2

All Saints Sunday

As we share in Holy Communion, we will celebrate the witness of those who have joined the Church Triumphant by the reading of their names and the toning of a bell. A lit candle on the alter table will remind us of the significant place in the life of this community that was filled by each of those who have gone before us.

Bill Akin Dot Bentley

Larry Caldwell

John (Dick) Cochran

Annette Popwell

Richard Sweebe November

Phyllis Cecile

Doug Irvine

Jim Springfield

November 2—All Saints Sunday

November 9—Haggai 1:15b-2:9

November 16—Isaiah 65:17-25

November 23—Thanksgiving

November 30—Advent Begins What Child IS this?

Wednesday Nights

Dinner 5:30-6:15pm Programming 6:15-7:15pm

Serving

During the most dangerous climates of the year, the Memphis community comes together. November March a network of local faith communi es partners with RITI to provide overnight shelter for small groups of individuals. Emmanuel will be oﬀering a warm, safe space for those in need during extreme weather condi ons. We will begin hos ng November 1st on Saturday evenings. Sign up links will be available soon.

The Golden Cross is providing the makings for Holiday Meals for their residents. You are welcome to bring any food items that will help someone prepare a meal! Leave items in the basket outside the church oﬃce.

Food Pantry

Next Distribu on Dates are November 16 & 20

Food Pantry Needs:

*Baking Mix *Any Crackers *Canned Chicken

*Breakfast Bars *Cereal *Nonfat Dry Milk

Sign up to help distribute food on the Ehub.

UWF Luncheon Sunday, November 9 @Noon Potluck Fellowship Hall

Guest Speaker

Rob & Amy Martin will discuss their mission trip to the Mama Lynn Center in the Congo.

Listening

Reading Advent Together:

The First Advent in Pales ne

Read with us or simply join in the online conversation each week as we connect ideas from this book to the songs and sermons of our Advent worship series.

In this short but powerful text, Kelley Nikondeha reminds us why we must wade through Advent as we await the incarnation. As Advent begins, many of us take out a cherished nativity creche and carefully unwrap the holy family.

In The First Advent in Palestine, Nikondeha reminds us how each nativity character’s story in the narratives of Luke and Matthew changes how we see the true story of resistance, abusive rulers and systems of oppression, and God’s coming to earth.

The book is available on Amazon if you would like a copy, but it is not required to participate in the study.

Praye Request

Are you or someone you care about in need of prayer?

We have teams of men & women that pray over the list every week. The list is shared on Sundays in the worship email. Your request can be keep private if you desire.

You may request prayer in several ways:

1. Fill out a request on the website: emmanuelmemphis.org/welcome/prayer-request/ On the home page Welcome tab then “In need of prayer?”

2. You are welcome to email a pastor with the request.

3. You may also call the church oﬃce. 754-6548

List

As of 10/26/2025 REHAB/HOSPITALS

Early Bird Discount!!

We are excited to announce that we have a special speaker coming this year! Leigh Young

This event is always a blessing to the women who a end!

Early Bird

Register by 12/31/2025 pay only $49! Beginning 1/1/2026 Cost is $59

Cornerstones Opportunity

We will gather at Germantown UMC in the Mike Wilson Fellowship Hall.

Speaker Jamie Boelter

Memphis Historian & Researsher “Bits, Bridles, & Big Barn Doors”

November 7 @ 11am Bring a sack lunch.

Details and T-shirt info to follow.

Thursday, Nov, 13 7pm Commons This

ADVENT KICK-OFF

Simply pre-register by November 23rd and pay $20 to join in the fun. Get ready for laughter, good food, and our favorite tradi on opening (and maybe stealing!) gi s!

Don’t miss it it’s always one of the highlights of the season!