The ministries at Emmanuel happen in large part because of one thing: volunteers. When you use your gifts and passions to serve others, it honors God and allows our church to thrive. From welcoming guests to mentoring children and teens, there's a place for your unique contribution. And when you step up to serve, God can use you in ways you never expected. Serving not only honors God, but also allows great relationships to develop. Consider taking next steps to get involved. For compassion related serving next steps or other church wide serving opportunities, the next step is yours.

Ways YOU can touch a life with the Gospel of Jesus Christ:

Help construct Habitat Home in Woodland Court (West Asheville)

Serve as a helper in our Sunday Morning Nursery Program

Adopt a Shut-in family to offer Christian Care

Donate to ABCCM's monthly food collection

Linus Blankets: Come join us the second Tuesday of every month in the Fellowship Hall at 1:30 pm to make fun and easy blankets for local kids' charities. You'll love it! Contact Marge at 670-8975 for more info.

The ABCCM Medical Ministry provides health care services for the uninsured and underinsured people of Buncombe County. Medical, dental, pharmacy, specialty and other support services are available. For more information, please contact them today at 259-5300.

Come Read to Our Early Childhood Children! If you would like to volunteer for this ministry, please call Caroline Marino at 281-8182, ext. 133-thank you!

The ABCCM Shelter Ministry provides temporary emergency shelter for individuals and families who need a temporary safe-haven before moving back into the community. For more information, please contact them at 259-5300.

Shelter Meals: On the first, third and fifth Monday of every month, we provide lunch for the local ABCCM's men's veteran's shelter ministry. Want to help cook and/or serve? Please contact Judith Walter at 545-3097.

The ABCCM Jail/Prison Ministry brings hope and direction to prisoners seeking to re-enter the community in a safe and responsible manner. For more info, please call ABCCM today at 259-5300, thank you.

GROUPS:

Choir Rehearsals are on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm. Please contact Kevin Lorenz at 252-1795, ext. 135 for more information. We break for the summer and resume again in the fall.

Handbell Rehearsals are on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm. Please contact Kevin Lorenz at 252-1795, ext. 135 for more information. We break for the summer and resume again in the fall.

Helping Hands: Provides meals to members experiencing a temporary medical problem who need additional assistance durng their recovery.  If you know of a need, please contact the church office.

The Women's Bible Study Group meets on Tuesdays at 10:30 am in the School media center. Contact Debbie DeBerry for more information at 298-5208. We break for the summer and resume again in the fall.

Milner Monday Night Bible Study meets at 7:00 pm in room 104. For more information, please contact Cinthia Milner at alarka@att.net, or 683-1665. We break for the summer and resume again in the fall.

Pastor's Small Group Meetings are at 12:45 on Mondays and Wednesdays. For more information, please contact Pastor at pastormcfarland@elcsmail.org.

Baker's Small Group Study meets at 7:00 pm every Monday at their home (call 684-1011 for directions).

Baldwin Small Group Study meets at 6:30 pm on Sunday at their home (call 628-9537 for directions).

Nordmeyer Small Group Study meets at 6:30 pm on Monday at their home in Haw Creek (call 512-789-1314 for directions).

McMahan/Greene Small Group Study meets at 6:00 pm on Monday at the McMahan home starting on September 28 (call 253-8186).

Schallhorn Small Group Study meets on Monday evenings at 7:00 pm at their home (call 667-4112 for directions). We break for the summer and will resume again in the fall.

Genesis II meets on Mondays at 10:30 am in room 104. For more information, contact Jean Stiemke at 299-1534. We break for the summer and resume again in the fall.

Cub Scouts meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school during the school year. For more information, please contact Julie Strum at 665-9030.

Girl Scouts meets on Mondays at the church during the school year. There are four different age levels offered. If you would like for your daughter or granddaughter to be apart of this wonderful opportunity, please contact McKenzie Koon at 298-4488.

LWML meets on Tuesdays in the media center. For more information, contact Elaine Schallhorn at 667-4112. We break during the summer and resume again in the fall.

Bushwhackers is a group that helps keep up our church and school grounds. We meet every third Saturday from 8:00-noon of every month (except the coldest winter months--start back in March). We still need more volunteers--please prayerfully consider joining us in this project of love for our church as well as for some great fellowship time. For more information about becoming involved, contact Gerry Hardesty at 299-3315.