Community Connections

Ryan’s 25th Anniversary Celebration

The previously postponed celebration of our music director Ryan Fleming’s 25 years (now almost 27 years!) of service at Emilie is scheduled to take place on Sunday May 7th. Ryan will be recognized during the 10am worship service that day, with a light reception in the Welcome Center immediately following worship. We have been blessed by Ryan’s ministry and hope you are able to join us May 7th.

Thank you, the Staff-Parish Relations Committee of Emilie UMC

Graduation Sunday – Sunday, May 21st, 2023

On May 21, 2023 we will be celebrating our graduates during worship. We invite you to help shower them with some Emilie love with a congratulatory card. Cards can be dropped off to the church office before Friday, May 19th or placed in the bags with the graduate’s name located in the Narthex on May 14th or 21st.

Please join us in the Welcome Center immediately following worship on May 21st to celebrate our Emilie graduates. Light refreshments will be provided to enjoy as you congratulate them. Thank you!

Our high school graduates are:

Elizabeth Forrest—Pennsbury High School

Nathan Johnson—Truman High School

Michael Revell—Bensalem High School

Our continuing education graduates are:

Matthew Calderone—Temple University

Christopher Revell—Western Governors University, Washington DC (air force)

Jonathan Revell—Holy Family University

Emily Richick—Bucks County Community College

Our Day School staff members graduating are:

McKendra Mount—Gwynedd Mercy University

Junia Fenelon—Bucks County Community College

Heaven Kerr—Bucks County Community College

Caitlyn Long—Bucks County Community College

Kirstin Pellechia—Bucks County Community College

Jeanine Campbell—Bucks County Community College

Amy Marsden—Bucks County Community College

Amanda Wilson—Bucks County Community College*

*Please note, Amanda Wilson has been added to the list from last week*

Emilie’s Thrift Store

Schedule:  Wednesdays 5:30-7:30pm [closed May 3 & 10]

                 Saturdays 9:00-11:00am; dates will vary (see list below)

                                [open May 6 & 20]

Donations of clothing & shoes ONLY!

*All donations must be clean, gently used and in wearable condition. *

**No Undergarments, Bedding, or Household items**

If you are interested in volunteering in the Thrift Store, please contact the church office or Kim Kamerzel.

Pentecost Decorating – Sunday, May 21st

After the Graduation Celebration on Sunday, May 21st, you are invited to help decorate the Sanctuary for Pentecost Sunday, as we celebrate the birthday of the Church and the gift of the Holy Spirit. Join us on  Sunday, May 21st following the graduation celebration.

We will be painting the windows, hanging streamers, and blowing up balloons.

If you have any questions, please contact the church office. Thank you!

Pentecost Fellowship – Sunday, May 28th, 2023

Following worship In the Welcome Center

We will have cupcakes to celebrate the birthday of the Church and the gifting of the Holy Spirit.