Week of April 23, 2017

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER - THURSDAY, MAY 5th: 
Cedarville Emmanuel will be hosting a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. that evening.  Other events that day are as follows:
1) National Day of Prayer breakfast at 7:15 a.m. at the Stephenson County Farm Bureau. For reservations call (815) 297-2918 by May 2nd. There is NO charge for this breakfast.  2) Pray for Our Nation Ceremony at the Stephenson County Courthouse, Concert 11:30 a.m.  - Rische Family and Free lunch/program at noon 3) Prayer Service at other area churches (see board in Foyer and copies in Welcome Center for all locations).

MOTHER’S SPA DAY FUNDRAISER: Come to Cedarville Emmanuel Church on May 13th from 9-12pm and let us pamper you! We will be using Rodan + Fields products for our spa day which have just been announced as the #1 skincare brand in North America across the board! It's $10 per person and all proceeds will go to Cecelie's mission trip. We will be having fun spa stations, adult coloring, hors d'oeuvres and a silent auction. If you have any questions please contact Jennifer Brownson  at 815-238-8468

PRAYER REQUEST FORMS:  If anyone has a prayer request that they would like the prayer team to pray about, please fill out the blue Prayer Card that is in the pew and place in the offering plate each week.  They will then be given to Jean Schubert.
 
SUNDAY SCHOOL:  All are welcome to join Rick Eiler’s Sunday School in the gym each Sunday 15 minutes after the church service is over. They are studying 1 & 2 Thessalonians.
 
SMALL GROUPS: The small group held on Tuesday’s, at 6:30 pm at Jeff & Diane Cummins place has begun. They will continue their series on a study written for the movie “War Room”.
 
WOMEN’S SMALL GROUP:   Thursday’s, at 7:00 pm at Erica place. All women are invited to come be a part of this group. Contact  Erica Giedd @ 815-990-8992 with questions.
 
SOFTBALL TEAM SIGN-UP:  Church League Softball season is just around the corner.  If you are interested in playing on Emmanuel’s team this year, please add your name to the signup sheet posted on the tripod in the foyer.  If you have any questions, contact Roger Hull 815-865-5999.
 
APRIL BIRTHDAY/ANNIVERSARY LIST AVAILABLE:  Copies of the April birthday/anniversary list are available in the Welcome Center for those who were not here when they were distributed.
  
VILLAGE NEWSPAPER AVAILABLE:  Copies of the April Echoes of Cedarville village newspaper are available on the  table in the Welcome Center for those who are interested.
 
FACC DONATION BOX: A donation box is available in the Welcome Center for anyone who would like to contribute non-perishable food items or personal care products such as soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, etc. Donations will be taken to FACC for distribution.
 
HOMETOUCH:  Copies of the April HomeTouch paper are available on the table in the Welcome Center for anyone who would like one.  They are great to take to shut-ins or the home bound.
 
COPIES OF ANY SERMON:  We have sermons on our website (www.cedarec.org). Select: Menu, Ministries, Sermons. If you would rather have a CD, there are copies available in the Welcome Center.
 
WOMEN’S EVENT ON JULY 14 & 15:  Planning for the women's summer event is underway, and details will be coming soon.  Save the dates of July 14 and 15, and be praying about who God might have you invite.  Let  Mary or Jeannie know if you would like to help out in the any of the following areas: Praying, Donations of food or supplies, graphic designer, cooks and servers, greeters, performers for a drama, photographer, speakers, decorators, mail out invitations.