READ THROUGH THE BIBLE – Whether you want to read through the Bible in a year or just keep track of your reading, we have a small half-sheet of paper that allows you to mark off every chapter you read. These will be available at the welcome table this Sunday!
THE MISSIONS COURSE AT CLAIREMONT EMMANUEL – starts THIS SUNDAY, January 21st. NOTE THE TIME CHANGE: 3:30 – 6PM. Cost per person $50. Register on-line through the Missions Course themissionscourse. com/inpersonregistration/clairemontemmanuel. IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO SIGN UP!! We believe God has an important role for you – and the Church – to play in The Great Commission. The Missions Course exists to help you discover that. Formatted as a six-week course, The Missions Course will introduce you to (or remind you of) God’s heart for the nations and invite you to discover and play your role in it – whether here or overseas! We will now be offering a children’s program during that time – also on missions. Also, if you have a friend you think might be interested, send them the link above and encourage them to join us.
MINISTRY TABLES – If you are a leader of one of our many ministries and would like a table on the patio, contact the office (619-276-1922) to schedule a Sunday!
INDIAN HILLS FAMILY DAY – All are welcome to join us for a day of fun outdoor activities on Saturday, February 24th from 10am-2pm at Indian Hills Camp in Jamul. Invite your friends! Registration can be found on our website. We will be joined by families from ECTLC and Living Waters/Strong Families ministry. The entrance cost is $15 per person (age 0-5 free) and lunch will be provided. Scholarships are available. We’d like everyone to be able to be there! LIVING WATERS is requesting donations of individually wrapped candy to include in our ‘We See You’ and
VALENTINE’S GIFT BAGS – Donations can be brought to Presley family at church or dropped off anytime at 4347 Mt Henry Ave, San Diego, CA 92117. ALSO, please join us in filling the ‘We See You’ gift bags after the second service in Fellowship Hall on Sunday February 11th.
EMMANUEL WOMEN – New Bible study sessions have begun! Choose from Genesis, Jonah, James, Isaiah, Colossian/Philemon. Email Lois@clairemontemmanuel.com for more detailed information.
LIVING WATERS/STRONG FAMILIES MINISTRY is requesting new or gently used Christian children’s books to be provided at our monthly free family events. They can be dropped off anytime with Jeanie Presley at 4347 Mt Henry Ave, San Diego, CA 92117.
LIVING WATERS/’WE SEE YOU’ MINISTRY is asking for gently used warm clothing and blankets. Donations can be dropped off at any time at Solway Church 4747 Soledad Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA 92109 or Presley home.
2024 TITHE BOOKS are available to pick up in the foyer by the stairs to the Ark level. If you cannot find your name and would like a book, contact Lois at 619-276-1922.
VETERANS – DID YOU KNOW WE HAVE A CEBC VETERAN’S GROUP? – For more information, contact Dana Taylor at 760-533-1447. To access the newsletter click on this link:https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53167629e4b01396b754d7bb/t/65a700949d83ad19842cdf62/1705443481400/CEBC%2BNewsletter%2B02%2B-%2B1-15-24%2BFinal%28A%29.pdf
MEN'S MINISTRY - Guy's Survey! The Men’s Ministry team wants to know how we can better serve you. Please stop by our table (on the patio) today to fill out our survey to share your needs. Also today, the Men’s ministry “leverage your life” groups will be on the patio in between services to offer men opportunities to get plugged in with other guys in various settings ranging from golf to surfing to pickle ball and more.
EMMANUEL WOMEN - New Bible study sessions begin this month! Choose from Genesis, Jonah, James, Isaiah, Colossian/Philemon. Email Lois@clairemontemmanuel.com for more detailed information.
LIVING WATERS MINISTRIES requests donations of individually wrapped candy to include in our AWANA and We See You Valentines gift bags. Donations can be brought to Presley family or dropped off anytime at 4347 Mount Henry Ave. Also, please join us 2/11 after second service in Fellowship Hall to help fill our gift bags.
PRAYER AND ENCOURAGEMENT – Especially during these next weeks, between now and Christmas, if you’re aware of people who are sick or stuck at home or just lonely, pray for them and give them a call. Many of them have been contacted by you and been so encouraged! Will you pick someone from our church family to especially pray for this week and please call them or drop them a note to let them know you love them and are praying for them.
“SAFE FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN” is a Christ-centered organization that provides safe, temporary homes for families in crisis. “Safe Families” works through volunteers that are willing to become “Host Families.” These volunteers open up their homes temporarily to children in our community who are experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, etc. or whose parents are dealing with a crisis of their own, without any support. The intent is to provide safe shelter for the children, relief and support to the parent(s), and ultimately to help strengthen the family and get them back on their feet.
If you are interested in getting more information or becoming a volunteer “Host Family”, please contact Jona (858-232-2258) or Brooke Dumitru (951-553-6578).
SENIOR MINISTRY - If someone has availability during the morning to sit with member Gwen Soderberg as she gets back on her feet. She would welcome the company and needs a morning 'nudge' to eat and get moving. Anyone that can assist during the weekdays (typically from 9-10am) can call or text Sonja D'Anneo, who is coordinating helpers at 858-775-4365.
WELCOME CARDS – are located at the Welcome Table on the patio or in the acrylic containers on the wall in the back of the sanctuary. Please take one and fill it out if you’d like a call from a pastor, if you have a prayer request, or if you’d like to be added to our email list, etc. Once filled out, put the cards in the white offering boxes on the wall in the sanctuary. You can also sign up and share a prayer request on-line at www.clairemontemmanuel.com .
CHILDREN MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – A lot of children are a blessing. That also means that we have need for a lot of volunteers to help out. Some folks have responded (Thank you!!) but we are still looking for dedicated leaders to minister to our children on Sunday mornings. Contact Susan Robinson at 619-985-5188. Specific updated needs are listed below.
Harbor (10:05-12:05)
Kindergarten through 5th Grade
Harbor Assistant (4)
1-2 Sundays per month
Help with check-in, bathroom breaks, and help in classrooms when needed
Kindergarten helper (1)
1 Sunday per month
Assist with classroom management while the teacher leads the lesson
Worship Leader (1)
1 Sunday per month
Lead the music during large group worship (leading motions along with videos is fine!)
Ark (10:05-12:05)
Babies through Preschool Age
Ark Assistant (4)
1-2 Sunday per month
Help with check-in/out, bathroom breaks, and help in classrooms when needed
Baby / Monkey Room helper (2)
1 Sunday per month
Care for babies during
Preschool / Toucan Room helper (1)
1 Sunday per month
Assist with classroom management while the teacher leads the lesson
Special Needs leader (2)
2 Sundays per month
Be a “buddy” for a child with special needs
AV MINISTRY – Men and women! If you are looking for a ministry and (especially if you have a background in technology/ sound), contact Pastor Zach (858-322-2105) or one of the guys in the sound booth and let them know you’d like to join the team. We have recently lost a couple folks who have moved away and are looking for some others to help in this area!
COFFEE MINISTRY - Do you love coffee, donuts, and people? We would love for you to join us in serving Sunday mornings, once a month, with the coffee ministry. Please contact John Kirk at john.f.kirk@gmail.com or 858-531-3695.
HELP WANTED! - AWANA greatly needs a few more dedicated volunteers to listen to our amazing children recite their Bible Verses on Wednesday evenings! For EXTRA blessings, you could even listen to AWANA verses from 6PM – 7PM prior to worshiping the LORD with your amazing voices at the Church choir practice (beginning at 7PM). Please speak with Timothy Hulbert for more information.
SMALL GROUP – Adults only small group meeting every other Friday night from 7PM-8PM to review and discuss the sermon notes from the previous week’s sermon, prayer and fellowship in a home-based small group at 5336 Winthrop Street in Clairemont. Contact Kevin or Mary Lightcap if you have any questions at 619-750-1150. This small group just recently started, but if you’re looking for a group, please contact them ASAP!
CLAIREMONT EMMANUEL VETERANS GROUP – If you are a veteran or active military, you should at least be aware of this group. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE PDF with all the information. If you would like more information or have questions contact Dana at danaretired@gmail.com.
FRANKLIN GRAHAM IN CHULA VISTA – Graham will do an evangelistic crusade on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 5PM at the North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre (2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista, CA 91911). If you’re interested in being a counselor at this event, or just have some excellent training on how to share your faith, you can attend a three-hour training that will help equip you to confidently share God’s love with others – and deepen your own faith. There are two dates of classes that are in our area. If you plan on attending one of these events, please let Pastor Kenny know.
Saturday, January 27, 2024, 9AM-12 noon at Canyon Ridge Baptist Church, 6866 Linda Vista Road, San Diego, CA 92111.
Thursday, February 1, 2024, 6-9PM at Shadow Mountain Community Church – Main Campus, 2100 Greenfield Drive, El Cajon, CA 92019.
Thursday, January 25 at 7PM, the Franklin Graham group will also be hosting a night of worship and prayer at Ocean View Church, 2460 Palm Avenue, San Diego, CA 92154.