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Volunteer Opportunities at Chesterbrook
Chesterbrook Residences is gearing up for fall and there are many ways to get involved, whether you’d like to help on a weekly, monthly or occasional basis. Weekly help is needed in the dining room, gift shop and answering phones at the front desk. Also, they are starting a one-on-one visiting program with volunteers and the residents. As their Harvest Ball approaches on October 9th, volunteers will be needed to help set up the event on Friday and Saturday. The Gift Shop is in need of some additions, so please look around your home to see what you can contribute and bring to the church marked “Chesterbrook”. As you can see, there are a variety of exciting opportunities if you’re looking to try something new this fall! For more information, contact Nancy Stansberry.
It’s Time For Bologna Bunch Again!
We will be making sandwiches in Immanuel’s kitchen on Wednesday, September 8th at 9:45 am. If you’ve been out of town, welcome back, and come join us. We will continue to get together on the second Wednesday of each month. Hope to see many of you then!
Join Us For T.G.I.F.
Due to Labor Day weekend, T.G.I.F. will hold its next gathering on the second Friday, September 10th starting at 7:00p.m in the Meeting House. Volunteers are needed to serve as hosts!
Choir Open House
The Sanctuary Choir will have an open house as part of their annual retreat on Saturday, September 11th at 9:30 a.m. They will be gathering in the Assembly Hall to sing through music for the upcoming season and they will share a potluck lunch. Any adult or high school age youth is welcome. If you are interested in singing with the choir, this is an excellent opportunity to meet current choir members and to join in the fun. Please contact Brian Wilhour at the church office if you are planning to attend.
Immanuel’s Golden Anniversary Celebration
On Sunday, September 12th, we will begin our celebration of Immanuel’s first 50 years. It’s Welcome Back Sunday with our first “Immanuel Minute” during the service followed by a picnic and cake. On September 19th at 12:30 p.m., join us for “Real World Real Faith – 50 years and Counting” with Betty Busey presenting a History of Immanuel’s first 49 years.
Welcome Back Sunday & Church Picnic
Come join us for our summer picnic and Fourth Annual Welcome Back on Sunday, September 12th following the 10a.m. service! Representatives from Immanuel’s committees and small groups will circulate, providing materials and taking names of people who would like to get involved in the many opportunities available here. During that time, there will be some fun activities for our children. Please bring a salad, side dish or dessert for the picnic; chicken and drinks will be provided. We hope to see you there!
Year of the Bible Study Resumes
Study opportunities for the Year of the Bible program will resume again this month. The first two will start the week of September 13th. The Sunday Class will begin on September 26th. Three options are available: Mondays: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (Brown Bag Lunch), Wednesdays: 7:15 – 8:30 p.m., and Sundays: 10:10 a.m.-11:05 a.m.
Covenant Group on Contemporary Literature: Part II
The second part of our discussion on “Listening for God: Contemporary Literature and the Life of Faith, vol. 2” is about to commence! Our first gathering will be on September 22nd and we will meet for eight weeks. Martha Whitney and Pastor Aaron will lead the group, but are happy to share the responsibility with others. For more information on the group or to obtain a copy of the book, contact the church office. We look forward to seeing you!
SHARE has had a sharp increase in demand for all of its services (food, clothing, furniture delivery, emergency financial assistance with rent and utilities). If you would like to make a donation of non-perishable food staples (e.g. peanut butter, jelly, cooking oil, tomato sauce), it can be dropped off at the SHARE Food Room located at McLean Baptist Church (follow the signs). If you have any furniture "basics" in good condition, SHARE makes pick-ups on Saturdays. Call the Furniture Hotline at (703) 448-1054 and leave a message; a volunteer will return your call. Please contact MaryBeth Emmons with any questions.
Immanuel now has its own Facebook group: Immanuel Presbyterian Church in McLean, Virginia. It’s easy to become a part of it. If you already have a Facebook profile, go to the page and click on the icon that says "become a fan." If you don’t have a Facebook profile, simply go to Facebook and follow the directions to sign up (it’s free to be a member). Then enter the words "Immanuel Presbyterian Church in McLean, Virginia" into the search engine at the top right and click on "become a fan." We hope that this will be a fun way to for Immanuelites to get to know each other better. Members are encouraged to post photos, events, comments, and links. There is also a discussion board that will serve as a blog. The Immanuel Youth also have their own page on Facebook: Immanuel Presbyterian Church Youth & Friends.