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It's
(almost) the most wonderful time of the year! And it won't be long
before we sit down to eat a Thanksgiving meal, hear carols on the radio
and see store windows reminding us that Christmas is right around the
corner.
This
holiday season we would like to invite you to join us at Emmaus House as
we celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas with our neighbors in
Peoplestown. Here are some opportunities that we believe will allow you
to experience the truth that "it is more blessed to give than to
receive" (Acts 20:35).
Thanksgiving Baskets:
Emmaus House provides turkeys, side items and greens for 250 families
allowing each family to prepare and enjoy a Thanksgiving meal at home.
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Volunteers are needed to donate and assemble family baskets of side
items. We provide a shopping list and bag for you to put the groceries
in. This is a great project for young children!
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Please contact Stephanie Coble 404-525-5948 x27 or email
stephaniecoble@emmaushouse.org if you would like to participate.
Christmas Opportunities:
Beginning December 1st we welcome Christmas with an event called
Christmas in Peoplestown. Then throughout December we host a variety
of events including: a Grandparent's party, a luncheon for our Senior
Strollers, our Christmas Family partnership, a secret Santa shop and a
Christmas Festival on Christmas eve during which 750+ kids come to see
Santa!
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There are too many details to list here so I have attached a description
of each event and volunteer opportunities!
Please let us know how you would like to be involved. We hope you will
accept our invitation to participate in Emmaus House opportunities this
holiday season and any time of the year!
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The mission of Emmaus House is to provide hope and hospitality to our
neighbors in Peoplestown and beyond. Through a variety of programs for
children, adults and seniors, we strive to be the love of Christ incarnate
in our immediate community and to form relationships that embody the reconciling
love of God. An integral part of our vocation is also to provide a setting
in which members of God's household in the Diocese of Atlanta and beyond
can share ministry experiences that broaden their understanding of the
gospel call to "strive for justice and peace among all people."