HIGHLIGHTED ANNOUNCEMENTS
THE MISSIONS COURSE AT CLAIREMONT EMMANUEL – starts January 21st. NOTE THE TIME CHANGE: 3:30 – 6PM. Cost per person $50. Register on-line through the Missions Course themissionscourse. com/inpersonregistration/clairemontemmanuel. 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.
ANGEL TREE WRAP – The Angel Tree team gives thanks to God and to everyone who participated in the 2023 Angel Tree outreach. We demonstrated God’s love to 16 families with 44 children. If you would like to participate in the Angel Tree ministry throughout the year, please contact Paul Champlin at 619-209-1237 or Jeanie Presley at 619-997-2079. Looking forward to next year when we can bless more families and children in the name of Jesus. Praise and thanks to God for this great ministry and for your support.
BAPTISM – We are planning on having a baptism this Sunday, December 17 immediately following the second service. If you’re interested in being baptized, contact Pastor Kenny (619-508-3785).
EMMANUEL WOMEN - New Bible study sessions begin in January! Choose from Genesis, Jonah, James, Isaiah, Colossian/Philemon. Email Lois@clairemontemmanuel.com for more detailed information.
LIVING WATERS MINISTRIES requests donations of individually wrapped snacks to fill 250 donated backpacks as gifts for our homeless for the upcoming Christmas dinner on Tuesday 12/19. Donations can be brought to church (see Dale or Jeanie Presley) or dropped off anytime at 4347 Mt Henry Ave, San Diego, CA 92117.
PASTOR’S CHRISTMAS GIFT – If you are interested in giving toward the pastor’s 2023 Christmas gift (over and above your regular giving) you can put that in the memo or subject line.
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 clairemontemmanuel.com.
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.
DECEMBER PARKING AND SEATING – PARKING – Over these next weeks especially, if you’re healthy and able, please park on one of the streets in the area and leave the parking lot for those with health issues and for families. Please take care to not park in front of our neighbor’s driveways. SEATING – In both services, if you could please sit as forward in the sanctuary and to the inside of your row as possible, it will be helpful in seating those who come later than you. Thank you.
BENEVOLENCE GIVING – At the beginning of COVID we had an out-pouring of gifts given specifically to help people in need and, thanks to you, we have helped dozens and dozens of people with thousands of dollars. Thank you! While our fund still has some monies, this is a time of year that we have the opportunity to help many. Would you ask the Lord what He would have you to do and consider making a gift to our benevolence that would be over and above your regular giving during the month of December?
NEW YEARS RESOLUTION: SHARE THE GOSPEL WITH STUDENTS AT MISSION BAY HIGH SCHOOL IN 2024 – Prayer team and volunteer leaders are needed for a Young Life club starting at Mission Bay High School in January. All you need is a heart for high schoolers to hear the good news of Jesus Christ. Please contact David Warren for more information at 619-347-8358 or warrenpride@gmail.com.
CHURCH FLOODING – Unfortunately we have recently had two big floods in the Ark level. This has been caused by items other than toilet paper being flushed down the toilets in the sanctuary area as well as on the Ark Level. Women, please do not flush any feminine product down the toilets. There are trash cans near all the toilets for anything other than toilet paper.
“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).
CHRISTMAS WEEKEND – Sunday, December 24 – Christmas Eve Services (9AM, 10:30AM, and 3:30PM)These services are approximately one hour and are identical. Childcare (0-5) available at the 10:30AM service only, please consider helping with childcare during this service. Childcare volunteers are needed! Talk to Susan Robinson or Sammy Buser about volunteering.
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 .
PASTORS AND STAFF CHRISTMAS GIFT – We have traditionally given our pastors and staff bonuses at Christmas time. If you are interested in donating toward this you can do so on-line or with a check (designate it to “pastors and staff gift”).
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.
NEW 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.
LIVING WATERS MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES – We are looking for 1-2 people interested once a month to distribute food to Angel Tree families here in Clairemont Friday from 11-12:30. Please contact Jeanie.presley@gmail.com or 619-997-2079.
