Emmanuel Slide Show

1. Gift Day – A chance to support the growth and development of Emmanuel Emmanuel – God is Here

2. We gather for worship in different ways and at different times On Sundays at 9.15am, 10.30am and 7pm... and also….

3. Midweek worship with space for Healing Prayers Everyone Welcome Monthly, Thursdays at 7.30pm The Open Door

4. It’s great to be involved with other worship as well. Here Wilthorpe Infants celebrate their Harvest Festival at Emmanuel.

7. Here’s our 2005 Holiday Club, “Landlubbers”

8. Sharing the story and love of Jesus with over 60 children

10. And our Holiday Club Service which was such a success

13. “ Roots” is the name of our thriving work with children and young people on Sunday mornings. Every Sunday morning our children and young people learn more about Jesus’ love and how each of them matters to God.

14. And here’s our new “Tuesday Club” where 5-11s are learning all about the “Fruits of the Spirit.”

17. And our Brownies and Guides go from strength to strength as they play, learn and raise money for charity.

20. And our Toddler Group & Little Fishes cater for 0-3s and their parents. Lots of fun for everyone!

24. And Youth Alpha is helping over 20 teenagers to understand Christianity better. We pray that they will come to faith, and grow in their faith.

25. And as our work with children and young people grows and develops, so it needs more leadership. That’s why we’re advertising now to recruit a new Lay Minister to head up the Children’s and Youth Work.

26. We also provide opportunities for the housebound to get together. This year we had a tea followed by a short service which included Communion.

27. Our Housegroup network continues to grow.

28. Housegroups are such a good way to make friends, care for one another and grow in our faith.

29. See what they get up to!

32. There are other great opportunities to meet up and chat. Here’s our Tuesday Morning Coffee Morning.

35. And other social events too.

36. And such a great team of people who cater for everyone.

37. Food, glorious food!

38. Talking of which, now we’re a Fair Trade Church – seeking to actively support efforts to ensure everyone in our world gets a fair share.

39. And here’s some of our church who went to Mozambique in September to help build 5 new houses.

45. And here’s Eileen who went to see children in Uganda – our A.F.R.I.C.A. project for 2005.

47. And our Coffee Morning has bought them a Cow

48. And here’s the Pearl of Africa Choir at Emmanuel just a few days ago .

49. Last autumn we held our first Church Weekend. A great time of fellowship and fun as we shared all about “Travelling On.”

50. Some of the keen ones enjoyed a bracing walk on the Saturday afternoon!

51. And there’s so much more as well! So, thank you for all the ways in which you are helping to develop the Ministry of Emmanuel. And let’s look forward with confidence to what God is going to do amongst us and with us in the future. Let’s all play our part in giving generously to ensure that all God’s work is financed.