Bulletin Announcements
for week of August 29, 2010

ADULT FORUM
Adult Forum will resume on a weekly basis starting September 19th. For the first few Sundays of the semester we will complete our Living the Questions series that we started during the spring semester. We have several other topics planned Please look for more details in the bulletin announcements and in upcoming issues of the Messenger.

THE YOUTH GROUP
gives a hearty thank you to Randy and Terri Kobel for the fun day of boating, tubing and water skiing. Also, thanks to the Meeks for providing food for the event. One member said, “This was the most fun I’ve had all summer!” Watch the mail for information regarding upcoming Youth Group meetings.

YOUTH ACOLYTES
Those interested in learning more about being a youth acolyte are asked to contact Larry Bouton, Acolyte Master, at 352-0268 or speak with him at church in the next several weeks. Young people must be at least nine years old and have a deep appreciation for the solemnity of the service. Training will be given to all new acolytes prior to the first serving assignment. Larry will be preparing the next acolyte schedule (which will run from September to January) in early September so please speak with him prior to September 6th if you have any questions or are interested in serving at the altar.

ONE MASS AND WALK ABOUT IN PARISH ON SEPT. 12TH
Your Synod delegates are anxious to know your choice for bishop and to answer any questions you may have. There will be “walk abouts” in the diocese where you can meet and greet the three bishop candidates. They will be on August 31st in Mt. Vernon, Sept. 1st in Decatur and Sept. 2nd in Alton. The location and details of these meetings are posted on the bulletin board along with the information about each candidate in the Great Hall. There will be one Mass on Sunday, Sept. 12th at 9:00 a.m. at EMEC followed by our own walk about – except the persons “walking about” will not be the bishop candidates but the Synod delegates you have elected. They will be wearing name tags which clearly identify them as your Synod delegates. They will be available to answer any questions you may have. Ballots on which you may indicate your choice for bishop are available on the table by the Candidates bulletin board in the Great Hall. Coffee will be provided and the Youth Group will be selling donuts and bagels for you to enjoy. We hope that you will prayerfully participate in this important process.

NO MASS WEDNESDAY, SEPT 1ST
due to the Walk About at St. John’s in Decatur.

BOOKSTALL BRINGS BACK EPISCOPAL APPAREL!
A variety of items bearing the Episcopal shield are again available for your purchase at Emmanuel’s Bookstall. With the warmer weather upon us, you may want to stop by and check out the T-shirts and flip-flops. A new shipment was just delivered this week so we have some new items and a variety of sizes of T-shirts.

ITEMS FOR THOSE WITH PHYSICAL NEEDS
If you or someone you know have any items for use by those with physical needs (walkers, shower chairs, etc.), please consider donating them to the church. We will store them in the attic and make them available for those who have need of them. Thank you.

IF YOU OR A FAMILY MEMBER ARE IN THE HOSPITAL
and wish to receive a visit from the clergy, please remember to contact the Parish Office. In the event that you get the answering machine, please leave the name of the person in hospital and the room number and name of the hospital. Also, please let the office know if you or your family would like a meal provided. In this manner we can ensure that the pastoral needs of all those in our parish are being met. Thank you.

ITEMS FOR THOSE WITH PHYSICAL NEEDS:
If you or someone you know have any items for use by those with physical needs (walkers, shower chairs, etc.), please consider donating them to the church. We will store them in the attic and make them available for those who have need of them. Thank you.

IF YOU OR A FAMILY MEMBER ARE IN THE HOSPITAL
and wish to receive a visit from the clergy, please remember to contact the Parish Office. In the event that you get the answering machine, please leave the name of the person in hospital and the room number and name of the hospital. Also, please let the office know if you or your family would like a meal provided. In this manner we can ensure that the pastoral needs of all those in our parish are being met. Thank you.

KEEPING OUR PARISH PRAYER LIST UPDATED:
In an effort to keep our parish intercessory prayer list up-to-date with the names of those who continue to need our prayers, we are asking for the assistance of those who have asked to have a name(s) added to the list. Names will be kept on the list for a month and then removed unless a specific request is made to keep the name on the list. Please know that you may contact the Parish Office or speak with the clergy at any time to have a name added to the list.

SANCTUARY CANDLES
in the Lady Chapel and the Roberts Chapel may be provided each week by individual donors. Please sign up on the list on the table in the Great Hall and record memorial or thanksgiving designations, if desired.

OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES

POP-TOP COLLECTION:
Janet Macomber, Emmanuel’s coordinator of the collection of pop tabs, the "Pull for Access" project, through PACE (Persons Assuming Control of Their Environment) wishes to thank all who have turned in tabs. The mission of PACE is to assist and empower people with disabilities so they can stay independent and part of the community. One hundred percent of the pop tab money is directed to the purchase of items to assist those with disabilities. Please deposit your pop tops in the bucket on the table at the Communications Corner of the Great Hall. Thank you to Janet for coordinating this project and to all of you who support it!

empty tomb FOOD PANTRY:
The need continues to be great to feed those in our communities who are hungry and we thank everyone who has brought donations to the church on Sundays or stops by with items during the week. Your ministry throughout the year, whether as a shopper or a food deliverer, ensures that those in need have nutritious meals and the necessities of daily life. We are well stocked at this time with non-perishable food but are in need of various toiletries (shampoo, women’s and men’s deodorant, toothbrushes and toothpaste, bar soap), paper towels, laundry detergent and dish detergent. Our food delivery volunteers this week are Lynn and Alan Ryle.

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEER DRIVERS
Did you know that the Senior Resource Center at Family Service provides more than 200 rides each month to older adults who are no longer able to drive? This is truly an opportunity to assist someone who may be isolated and appreciative of your kindness. Mileage reimbursement is available. If you are interested in driving or have any questions, please contact 352-5100 and speak with the Senior Transportation coordinator.

Worship Services Sundays 8 a.m. - Holy Eucharist (Rite I) 9:15 to 10 a.m. - Sunday School and Adult Education 10:15 a.m. - Holy Eucharist (Rite II) Nursery available 8 a.m. through 10:15 service 5:15 p.m. - Evening Prayer Weekdays Click for daytime schedule 5:15 p.m. - Evening Prayer

208 West University Avenue, Champaign, IL 61820

Phone 217-352-9827
Fax 217-352-5240
emec@ameritech.net