Events tag:eumcaustin.org,2010-01-06:/events//7 2010-07-22T04:27:22Z 200 Brushy Street, Austin. TX 78702 Sunday Service - Spanish: 8:30 A.M. - English: 10:45 A.M. - Sunday School: 9:30 A.M. Movable Type Pro 5.02 Everything Changes tag:eumcaustin.org,2010:/events//7.104 2010-07-22T04:02:34Z 2010-07-22T04:27:22Z Just as we got used to summer it's time to get back to school. Things are changing. Heraclitus claims that the only thing that doesn't change is change itself. How well have we adapted to change? Some people like... bernie the only thing that doesn't change is change itself. How well have we adapted to change? Some people like to live in the memory of what was. Some like to live expectant of what will be. Others like things "just the way they are". It's not hard to identify these attitudes, just ask for a change and you'll know where people stand. Yet, we've all had to adapt to change. When I was young school started after "Labor Day", stores closed on Sunday, and if we misbehaved there was always a teacher with a big paddle waiting for us. Now it's hard to even imagine those things as a real or even possible today.

Everything changes! Whether change is good or bad mostly depends on our perspective. As I walked through the cloud forest in Costa Rica there was a giant tree that fell. It had been part of the forest canopy. Now there was light pouring through a natural skylight in the mostly shaded forest. It was breathtaking to see. Flowers and plants in that area were different than the surrounding vegetation. They were bright, fast growing, and lush. I was informed that every time a giant fell, seeds that had lain dormant for years were quickly sprouting from the sunlight. With time, another giant or two would rise and become part of the canopy. Death brought change and in that change was life.

The Gospel is in there. Can we see it, hear it? Jesus died that we may have life. Every time we share the love of God we bring light to the shadows. There are seeds that have been there for years just waiting to sprout forth in life. The only thing that may be in the way is the canopy. That canopy can be "power", "selfishness", "pride", or "stubbornness". We may not want to change. We may have gotten used to the shadows. We may think that this is the way things "ought" to be. Yet still we ask; why isn't this or that growing? All around us there is life waiting to bloom. Give those seeds a chance to shine in all their glory. Change will happen. It will come by death (natural) or by a willingness to die to self (humility) and pass on your place in the sun.

Matthew 4:16 the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.
Matthew 5:14-16 You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

There are many more but regardless of how many scriptures there are we can't change or change things unless our heart is changed by and for God. How do you feel? Worried about what may change? Stuck on keeping things as they are? Excited about the future? Remember, whatever the future holds, He holds the future. I can't wait!
In Love through Christ;


Pastor Ed Garcia
]]> Farewell tag:eumcaustin.org,2010:/events//7.103 2010-06-13T23:54:07Z 2010-07-06T06:28:10Z To God be the Glory St. Paul wrote to the Colossians about our Lord Jesus Christ saying in Colossians 1:17-18, He is before all things . In Him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body,... bernie To God be the Glory St. Paul wrote to the Colossians about our Lord Jesus Christ saying in Colossians 1:17-18,
He is before all things . In Him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy.

Andrae Crouch wrote in a song several years ago, "How can I say thanks for the things you have done for me? For the things so undeserved yet you did to prove your love for me...To God be the glory!"

Thank you for the way you have supported me and us over the last six months! It has been a hard and challenging road! Thanks and thanks for your prayers!

We of Emmanuel have grown in several ways over the past ten years ! Thanks be to God! We still have a way to go but thanks be to God, He is not finished with us yet! God will continue to guide Emmanuel so that it will make an even greater impact for the Kingdom of God in Austin!

Please continue to pray for us! We will continue to pray for you and for the Rev. Edward García who will come to pastor you.

I pray we will have the opportunity to say "Until later/Hasta luego" to most of you personally over the next three weeks. To God be the glory! May God bless you to be a blessing to someone else!

Your pastor and brother in Christ,

the Rev. Michael Dobbs B.

A Dios sea la Gloria

San Pablo escribió a los Colosenses acerca de nuestro Señor Jesucristo diciendo en Colosenses 1:17-18,

Y él es antes de todas las cosas, y todas las cosas en él subsisten; y él es la cabeza del cuerpo que es la iglesia,él que es el principio, el primogénito de entre los muertos, para que en todo tenga la preeminencia.

Andrae Crouch escribió en un canto hace unos años, "¿Cómo yo podré darte las gracias, oh Señor, por tu gran amor que diste por mi en la cruz? ¡A Dios sea la Gloria!"

Gracias por la manera que me y nos han apoyado los seis meses pasados. ¡Ha sido un camino duro y de desafios! ¡Mil gracias y gracias por sus oraciones!

Nosotros todos hemos crecido de varias maneras al transcurso de estos diez años. ¡Gracias a Dios! ¡Todavía nos queda crecer en otras areas pero Dios no ha terminado con nosotros! ¡Dios seguirá guiando a ustedes para que Emmanuel haga un mayor impacto por el Reino de Dios en Austin!

Favor de seguir orando por nosotros. Seguiremos orando por ustedes y por el Rdo. Edrward García que vendrá a pastorear a ustedes.

Es mi oración que tendremos la oportunidad de decir personalmente, "Hasta juego" a la mayor parte de ustedes. ¡A Dios sea la Gloria! Qué Dios les bendiga para que sean una bendición a otro.

Su pastor y hermano en Cristo,

El Rdo. Michael Dobbs B.

]]> Cushion Campaign tag:eumcaustin.org,2010:/events//7.102 2010-04-03T21:36:16Z 2010-04-03T21:56:34Z Trustee "In Memoriam" Cushion Campaign The Trustees are in the process of ordering cushions for the pews and they would like to offer you an opportunity to donate the cost of one pew cushion in memory of a departed family... bernie
Your donation will be recognized in an "IN MEMORIAM" plaque that will be purchased and placed in the vestibule of our church.

The cost of each pew cushion is $200.00


Dontation for new sanctuary pew cushions / Donativo para cojines nuevos para las bancas

In memory of / En la memoria de :




On behalf of / De parte de :




$ ___________ Amount of donation / Cantidad de donativo
($200.00 each cushion/ por cojin)
]]> Youth Ministry News tag:eumcaustin.org,2010:/events//7.101 2010-04-03T21:29:44Z 2010-04-03T21:35:58Z On February 27th, Emmanuel youth hosted the Central Youth rally. It was a great success. Thanks to all the youth who attended and helped out. The next upcoming event is the Spring Retreat. The spring retreat will be April 16-18... bernie
God's Blessings, ]]> Christian Education News / Noticias de Educacion Cristiana tag:eumcaustin.org,2010:/events//7.100 2010-04-03T21:17:50Z 2010-04-03T21:25:42Z Sunday School News We give thanks to God that our Sunday school attendance has been increasing over the last three months. In December, the average Sunday school attendance was 59, in January 72, and in February 73. As our Sunday... bernie Sunday School News

We give thanks to God that our Sunday school attendance has been increasing over the last three months. In December, the average Sunday school attendance was 59, in January 72, and in February 73. As our Sunday school attendance has increased, so has our Sunday school offering. In December, the average offering for Sunday school was $39.14, and for February, it was $53.84. Praise the Lord!

We want to give special thanks and praise for now being able to offer a Sunday school class for young adults. The class, which began in January, is being taught by Leticia Estavillo and centers on the reading and discussing of the book, Godology. We thank Leticia, as well as all our other Sunday school teachers and substitute teachers, for allowing the Lord to use them as instruments for His work.

All study in Christian Education is for the purpose of learning and digesting the word and allowing it to transform and mold us in the image of Christ. Let us continue to encourage one another to come together on Sunday mornings to study God's word. Bring a friend!

Vacation Bible School 2010

Vacation Bible School or VBS has been tentatively scheduled for late June. The coordinators for this summer's Vacation Bible School are Anita Marquez and Cynthia Nieto. We give thanks to the Lord for their willingness to serve in this capacity.

The theme for VBS 2010 is Hero Headquarters: Where Kids Join Forces with God! At Hero Headquarters, kids will meet five unlikely Bible heroes who are often overlooked. They were not famous leaders or called by God to perform amazing miracles - yet their small acts were used by God to do wonderful things! Kids will discover that if they're willing to be used by God in any situation, no matter how big or small, they can make a difference. With God's power at work, they can be heroes right where they are!

Anita and Cynthia will soon begin recruiting volunteers for VBS. Please consider serving the Lord and Emmanuel United Methodist Church in this capacity. Details regarding VBS, including specific dates and times, will soon be forthcoming.

]]> Crop Hunger Walk tag:eumcaustin.org,2010:/events//7.98 2010-03-06T12:00:00Z 2010-02-09T18:46:34Z What: Austin Crop Hunger Walk Where: Walter E. Long Park (New Location!) When: Sat & Sun. March 6 & 7, 2010 Who: All Church Members are asked to help with this special fundraiser that benefits Church World Service and the... bernie What: Austin Crop Hunger Walk
Where: Walter E. Long Park (New Location!)
When: Sat & Sun. March 6 & 7, 2010
Who: All Church Members are asked to help with this special fundraiser that benefits Church World Service and the Capital Area Food Bank.
How: Volunteers needed to register as Walkers and others are needed to sponsor the walkers.

On Sunday Mornings Feb. 7, 14 & 21, please come by the registration table (front of Sanctuary) to get more information, register to receive your walker envelope and learn how to use the CROP Website. Children, Youth, Young Adults and Families are highly encouraged to participate and help support this great cause. ]]> Emmanuel Children's Choir Easter Program tag:eumcaustin.org,2010:/events//7.97 2010-02-28T16:45:00Z 2010-02-09T18:43:26Z Sunday March 28th at 10:45am Service Everyone is invited to attend this special presentation of "The Little Donkey's Easter Journey" By our Emmanuel Children's Choir Invite your family & friends!... bernie Everyone is invited to attend this special presentation of "The Little Donkey's Easter Journey" By our Emmanuel Children's Choir Invite your family & friends!
]]> Central District Youth Rally tag:eumcaustin.org,2010:/events//7.95 2010-02-27T15:30:00Z 2010-02-09T18:36:14Z What is it? A youth rally organized by the DCYM to help Central District youth meet, fellowship, grow through workshops, and to help prepare for Youth Assembly 2010. Curious as to what the Youth Rally is really about? Come... bernie What is it?

A youth rally organized by the DCYM to help Central District youth meet, fellowship, grow through workshops, and to help prepare for Youth Assembly 2010.

Curious as to what the Youth Rally is really about? Come to the rally and found out!

Awesome! Gimme the four double one!

Where? Emmanuel UMC - 200 Brushy, Austin, TX
When? Saturday, February 27, 2010
Time? 9:30am-4:30pm
Cost? $10 registration (includes lunch, snacks and workshop)

How do I spread the word?

Wow! You're great! You can tell people about the event or print out this flyer and just hand them out. Tell your friends, family members and all Christian youth you know! It's gonna be an awesome day filled with fun, freedom, fellowship and faith!


Questions or you need more information?

Contact Central DCYM coordinator...Christine Sanchez @ 210.279.8049 or email her at christine-sanchez@satx.rr.com
]]> Wednesday Evening Bible Study tag:eumcaustin.org,2010:/events//7.99 2010-02-24T18:49:16Z 2010-02-09T18:50:43Z Wed. Evening Bible Study Feb 24-March 24 6:30-7:30pm Lessons on Lent All children are invited to attend.... bernie Feb 24-March 24
6:30-7:30pm

Lessons on Lent
All children are invited to attend. ]]> Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Family Picnic tag:eumcaustin.org,2010:/events//7.96 2010-02-21T18:00:09Z 2010-02-09T18:42:00Z Who: All Children and their families are invited! When: March 21, 2010 After 10:45am Service Where: Texas State Capital 11St @ Congress Ave., Southwest Lawn Needed: Donations of Pre-filled Plastic Eggs and Volunteers to hide the eggs Children are asked... bernie Who: All Children and their families are invited!
When: March 21, 2010 After 10:45am Service
Where: Texas State Capital 11St @ Congress Ave., Southwest Lawn
Needed: Donations of Pre-filled Plastic Eggs and Volunteers to hide the eggs

Children are asked to bring a basket and Families may bring their own picnic lunch. Remember to bring a blanket or something to sit on. ]]> Valentine Bake Sale tag:eumcaustin.org,2010:/events//7.94 2010-02-14T16:30:00Z 2010-02-09T17:17:52Z When: Sunday Feb. 14th, After Sunday School and the 10:45am Service Where: Church Patio What: Come buy Delicious Cakes decorated by our Children Why: Funds raised will support Children's Ministries & a portion will be donated to Operation Smile. Thank... bernie When: Sunday Feb. 14th, After Sunday School and the 10:45am Service
Where: Church Patio
What: Come buy Delicious Cakes
decorated by our Children
Why: Funds raised will support Children's Ministries & a portion will be donated to Operation Smile.
Thank You for your support!
]]> Children's Cake Decorating tag:eumcaustin.org,2010:/events//7.93 2010-02-13T21:00:00Z 2010-02-09T17:14:46Z Valentine Activity & Cake Decorating! Saturday, Feb. 13, 3-5:00pm All Children are invited to participate. The children will make special Valentine cards to give to our homeless community and we will be decorating cakes to sell Sun. Feb. 14. Volunteers... bernie Valentine Activity & Cake Decorating!

Saturday, Feb. 13, 3-5:00pm
All Children are invited to participate.

The children will make special Valentine cards to give to our homeless community and we will be decorating cakes to sell Sun. Feb. 14. Volunteers are needed to help with this activity. We ask our congregation to help with donations of unfrosted cakes. Parents are asked to please bring tubs of frosting and jars of sprinkles. If you can help or would like to make a donation, please contact: Alice Esparza.
]]> 3rd Annual Valentine's Day Outing tag:eumcaustin.org,2010:/events//7.91 2010-02-13T00:30:00Z 2010-02-05T21:40:19Z Family Ministries would like to invite you to join your friends for some dinner and fun this Valentine's Day! Texas Land & Cattle Co (Mopac & Bee Cave) Friday February 12, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. Dinner will be off the... bernie
Texas Land & Cattle Co
(Mopac & Bee Cave)
Friday February 12, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.

Dinner will be off the menu and this is an adult only event!
COUPLES AND SINGLES WELCOME
RSVP to Danny Flores before Wed. Feb. 10, 2010
dflores4@austin.rr.com, 512-627-8233
]]> Children's Choir Practice tag:eumcaustin.org,2010:/events//7.92 2010-02-07T18:30:00Z 2010-02-05T21:56:51Z Children's Choir Practice Sunday Feb. 7th After the Souper Bowl Lunch All Children are invited to participate in the choir. This first practice is an introduction to the Easter program that the choir will present on March 28th and it... bernie Sunday Feb. 7th
After the Souper Bowl Lunch
All Children are invited to participate in the choir.

This first practice is an introduction to the Easter program that the choir will present on March 28th and it will be a short one (approximately 30 minutes). The church newsletter indicates that the children need to bring their lunch but instead we welcome all families to come to the "Souper Bowl" Youth Fundraiser and enjoy a good hearty meal!

Volunteers are needed to help with the Easter program and other upcoming children's activities. If you'd like to help or have questions, please contact me.

Thank you and Peace be with you all,
Alice Esparza
Children's Ministries Coordinator
]]> Souper Bowl Sunday 2010 tag:eumcaustin.org,2010://7.90 2010-02-07T18:00:30Z 2010-02-05T21:01:34Z Dear Emmanuel Family This is a friendly reminder about "Souper Bowl Sunday Youth Fundraiser" February 7, 2010 after the 10:45 service, enjoy some delicious home-made soups!, salad, chips/salsa, and tea. $7 for adults $4 for kids (ages 4-10), kids 3... bernie
This is a friendly reminder about "Souper Bowl Sunday Youth Fundraiser" February 7, 2010 after the 10:45 service, enjoy some delicious home-made soups!, salad, chips/salsa, and tea.

$7 for adults $4 for kids (ages 4-10), kids 3 and under eat free. Also, we will have delicious desserts available for sale. Enter the contest!! prizes for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place.You could be a winner!! Please, Support the Youth Fundraiser.

God bless you,

Rossana Cook, secretary

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