Emmanuel Outreach Center Invites You to Our Christmas Dinner

The Christmas season is often filled with great anticipation — the warmth of home, the beauty of decorations, the joy of being with those we love. Yet, for some in our community, this season can be one of loneliness and quiet struggles. As followers of Christ, we are called to extend His love, bridging those gaps with companionship, joy, and welcome.

This year, Emmanuel Outreach Center invites all our neighbors to come together for a Christmas Dinner on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, serving from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Our table will be filled with holiday favorites — tender ham, potatoes, squash, and other festive fare — prepared with the prayer that everyone who joins us will feel the warmth of Christ’s presence.

We hope to lift spirits and fill the air with gladness through music for a holiday sing-along, and small gifts will be available for all who attend. This gathering is more than a meal — it is an opportunity to be part of a loving community that celebrates the birth of Jesus together.

A Call to Bakers:

To make our feast complete, we are in need of pies for dessert. If you are willing to bless our table with your baking, please contact Manny and Alice Crespo, or leave a message at the EOC Office: 315-331-8755.

“There were shepherds living out in the fields at night,
keeping watch over their sheep. An angel from God came to them, and the brightness of the Lord surrounded them, causing them to be afraid. The angel reassured them, announcing good news that would bring joy to everyone: that in Bethlehem a Savior had been born — the Messiah, the Lord. The angel described how they would recognize Him: a baby wrapped in cloth and lying in a manger. Then a great crowd of heavenly beings appeared, praising God and declaring peace to all people favored by Him.“

Just as shepherds, villagers, and travelers gathered to bear witness to the miracle of Christ’s birth, let us gather now — to share food, fellowship, and faith this Christmas. We welcome you to join us, and may this season find you wrapped in the peace, hope, and joy that only our Savior brings.