2018 Vacation Bible School Carnival Kick Off
June 16, 2018
Our annual Vacation Bible School Carnival Kick Off welcomes Emmanuel's neighbors and members to play together. The event is free! This year's kick off was on Saturday, June 16, from 11 am to 2 pm. The following photos reveal some of the fun we had that day. Hope to see you next year!
Horse riders prepare with safety helmets.
A gentle horse gives rides to all!
The balloniacs help guests make animals, flowers, and other creations.
Children try their skill at some of the carnival games, hoping to win a prize.
The bouncy house and slide are favorites for the youngest children.
Throwing at the dunk tank target.
June 18--22. Monday through Friday evenings. Vacation Bible School classes are held from 6:15 to 8:30 pm. Our theme is "Splash Canyon." There will be classes for ages 2 to 102 years old! The design team is working hard to have the church ready. VBS includes games, singing, Bible lessons, and lots of new friends.
June 24. VBS Closing Service takes place in Sutorius Hall during the 9:15 Bible Class Hour.
Participants at our 2017 Vacation Bible School. We serve children from the neighborhood and members of Emmanuel.
Upcoming Events
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Past Events
- 2023 New Year's Eve Service
- 2023 Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Services
- 2023 Breakfast with St. Nicholas
- 2023 All Hallows' Eve Labyrinth
- Reformation Sunday and Dinner
- 125th Anniversary Services, History Presentation, and Banquet!
- August 29 Holy Smokers
- August 26 KIds' Night Out
- August 18 Game Night
- August 13 Softball Luncheon
- Emmanuel Gardening Event
- Keepers of the Kingdom VBS
- 2023 Easter Services
- 2023 Palm Sunday and Holy Week Services
- 2023 Community Easter Egg Hunt
- Conception of Jesus
- Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Services
- 2022 Breakfast with St. Nicholas
- November Youth Overnight
- November Game Night
- All Saints' Day Observed
- All Hallows' Eve Labyrinth
- Reformation Day
- October Holy Smokers Fellowship
- August Holy Smokers
- August Game Night
- August Kids' Night Out
- August Gardening Event
- June 2022 Holy Smokers
- June 25 Cedar Bog Wildflower Walk
- June 2022 Game Night!
- 2022 Vacation Bible School
- 2022 VBS Carnival Kick Off!
- May 2022 Holy Smokers Event
- 2022 Ascension Day Services
- 2022 May Game Night
- Blanche's Garden Youth Activity
- Woodland Wildflower Walk
- 125th Sunday School Anniversary
- Game Night
- Palm Sunday and Holy Week Services
- Easter Sunday Services
- Community Easter Egg Hunt
- Baptism of Our Lord Sunday
- New Year's Eve Service
- Christmas Morning Service
- Christmas Eve Services
- Children's Christmas Program
- Breakfast with St. Nicholas
- Church and Community Celebration!
- Vacation Bible School!
- Grief Group at Emmanuel
- Fasting Seminar
- New Year's Eve Service
- Christmas Services in 2020
- 2020 Easter Services. NOTE CHANGES TO PLANS
- 2020 Ash Wednesday and Lenten Services
- April 4 Easter Egg Hunt POSTPONED
- March 28 Kids Night Out CANCELLED
- February 29 Kids Night Out
- February 14 Youth Overnight
- Mariokart Tournament and Kids Night Out
- 2019 Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Services
- December 14 Breakfast with Saint Nicholas
- October 31 All Hallows' Eve Labyrinth
- September 8 Homecoming Sunday and Rally Day Picnic
- Pentecost Color Sunday
- Attention Gamers
- Ascension Day Services
- April 21, 2019 Easter Services
- April 13, 2019 Easter Egg Hunt
- March 6 Ash Wednesday and Lenten Services
- February 16 Kids' Night Out Event
- Level 2 Snow Emergency Home Prayers
- Baptism of Our Lord Sunday
- New Year's Eve Service
- Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Services
- Children's Christmas Service
- Breakfast with Saint Nicholas
- Thanksgiving Day Service
- All Saints' Day (Observed) November 4, 2018
- All Hallows' Eve Labyrinth October 31
- Reformation Dinner
- 120th Anniversary Celebration September 9
- Summer Bible Study
- 2018 Vacation Bible School Closing Service
- 2018 Vacation Bible School Carnival Kick Off
- Emmanuel's Gardens
- Memorial Day Weekend
- Pentecost Color Sunday
- Ascension Day
- Kids' Night Out
- 2018 Easter Egg Hunt
- Youth Service Project: Thank You Very Mulch!