This past month at Vacation Bible School, I was again reminded about how children view God. Just when I think I have them figured out, they say something profound, and I find myself wishing that I had that kind of relationship with God...simple, straightforward, uncomplicated. God loves God’s children and they know it. When was the last time that I jumped into anything with the kind of enthusiasm that children have? Each evening at the end of VBS, children surrounded me with the fun art projects they had made or the pages they had colored. Have you found a project that you could get excited about lately? As we are called to be the hands and feet of God in the world, each one of us can make a difference, and often it is in the little things that we see God at work. This summer, bring joy into the lives of others as well as yourself by giving your time and resources to the important ministries of our church. In the coming year for
God’s Work, Our Hands
, we will be dedicating our 5
th
Sunday combined worship to opportunities for service in our community. Focusing on 3 or so different projects, we will have a brief worship at 9am and then be sent out into the community until noon or so when we return for a potluck luncheon. The Outreach Ministry Team is contacting our Mission Partners to find projects we can do on Sunday mornings. Our next 5
th
Sunday will be September 29. Mark your calendars and plan to be part of this wonderful day of service.
Rally Day!
Come one, come all to Emmanuel Lutheran Church’s Rally Day, August 18. Rally Day is the traditional kick off of the Christian education year at the church and provides an opportunity to sign up for Children’s Sunday school classes that happen during 2nd service, confirmation for middle school youth, as well as information on other Bible Studies that will start up in September. Attend services on Sunday the 18
th
at 8:15am and 10:15am and between services sign up for Sunday School for children, confirmation for middle school youth, and Adult Bible studies for the coming season.
Blessings!
Pr Tricia
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So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all, and especially for those of the family of faith.
Galatians 6:10
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Save the Date: Upcoming Events at Emmanuel
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- Sunday, August 4: Food Bank Sunday
- Friday, August 9: Interfaith Meal, 11:00am
- Sunday, August 11: Inquirers Gathering, 11:30am
- Saturday, August 17: Saturday Evening Worship, 5:00pm
- Sunday, August 18: Rally Day
- Sunday School resumes
- Monday, August 20: September Newsletter deadline
- Tuesday, August 22: Emotional Wellness group, 11:30am
- Wednesday, August 21: Confirmation begins with Orientation Night, 6:30pm
- Sunday, August 25: Church Picnic after second service
- Sunday, September 1: Food Bank Sunday
- Monday, September 2: Church Office Closed to observe Labor Day
- Sunday, September 29: Fifth Sunday Worship, 9:00am
- God's Work, Our Hands service morning, 10:00am
- Luncheon, noon
- Thursday, October 3–Sunday, October 6: Men's Cursillo weekend
- Thursday, October 10–Sunday, October 13: Women's Cursillo weekend
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August Outrea
ch:
Rock Point Navajo School
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Mission Statement
The Rock Point Mission humbly inspires development of educational, cultural, physical and spiritual well being among the Navajo.
Vision Statement
A future with Hozho', growing abundantly to create a safe, healthy environment for our community.
The Navajo Lutheran Mission School is a small not-for-profit school with a rich 50-year history of providing quality education to the Rock Point community in the Navajo Nation. Many of the children enrolled in the school have parents who attended the Mission when they were young and want the same education for their own children. Navajo children in the Rock Point community have the choice of a faith-based education, which puts focus on the Navajo language and culture. The Navajo School provides a Christian school to nurture the Christian lifestyle among the young people of the community.
Aside from school supplies, the school's wish list includes the following:
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- 16GB USB flash drive
- binders
- cardstock (white and assorted colors)
- copy paper (white and assorted colors)
- desktop organizers
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- drawer cabinets
- hole punchers
- letter- and legal-sized file folders
- office desk
- pencil sharpener
- rolling chairs
- slot organizer boxes
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Pat Charley joins us on Sunday, August 4 to tell us more about the school. She was born in Rock Point and grew up in the Rock Point Lutheran Church. After graduating eighth grade, she attended a high school 50 miles away by bus. After spending 37 years in Texas and New Mexico, Pat returned to Rock Point in 2015 to care for her mother. She invites us to visit
—they are on the map!
Find out more about Navajo Mission at Rock Point
by clicking HERE
. During August, you can make a contribution to Navajo Mission at Rock Point through the monthly outreach, and if the project is close to your heart, you may learn more and volunteer.
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Are you ready for some fun? Yes,
Rally Day
is coming on Sunday, August 18 with VBS songs, balloons a-flying and learning more about our awesome Jesus. Come help us
kick off
Sunday School for 2019-2020! See you then –
August 18!
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Join us for tuna salad sandwiches, chips, veggies sticks, dessert, and wonderful fellowship on Friday, August 9 at 11:30am.
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The Bells are About to Toll Again!
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Emmanuel has a strong bell choir that has existed since 2003. Including two original ringers—congratulations Mary and Marjie! Gene Fougner started the inter-generational ensemble 16 years ago with 12 ringers and his own equipment. Following the church’s enthusiastic purchase of 3 octaves of bells, two choirs formed—Joyful Ringers and Jubilate—utilizing 27 ringers! Gene and Bob Frey recently joined a newly formed five-octave bell choir comprised of advanced community musicians directed by Jim Klein. So, there will be new “tricks of the trade” to share with our choir. Experienced music readers are urged to come join the fun, hard work, and inspiration as we fellowship around music for worship and community. Rehearsals begin
Wednesday, August 21 at 5 pm
in the church sanctuary. Want to learn to ring or read music? Please call Director at 713-0591 to arrange instructional appointments.
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Choral Singers: The Chancel Choir Begins on August 21!
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Our current group of 12 is always excited to welcome new singers, especially in this year of reorganization. This ensemble, because smaller than usual, is expecting to sing beautiful and exciting 1- to 3-part music this year. Time will be dedicated to a unified blend, vocal production and simplicity well done. Gene Fougner has directed the group since 2014 and is also our Music Ministry Coordinator. We truly have a community within the choir and several have been singing since 2003! Accompanist is Cathy Namock. So if you are able to “carry a tune” simply show up, we have a folder ready and waiting for YOU! Rehearsals begin
Wednesday, August 21 at 6:30 pm
in the church sanctuary. We enthusiastically encourage instrumental musicians to take part in various anthems we sing, too. Director: 713-0591.
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Our Next Inquirer's Class is scheduled for Sunday, August 11 following the 10:15am service. Gathering at about 11:30am in the Fellowship Hall, this class is for anyone considering becoming a member of Emmanuel or interested in learning more about what it means to be part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Join Pr. Tricia and the Welcoming Ministry Team for this educational meeting. What inquiring minds want to know!
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Confirmation Begins August 21
Confirmation is open to Middle School aged youth, as well as to interested Emmanuel adults who would like to take a 2-year spiritual adventure, diving into the history, beliefs, and practices of the Christian faith, specifically from an ELCA perspective.
Please join us for the Confirmation Orientation Night, Wednesday, August 21, 6:30 – 8pm. We will have a meal together (food and beverage provided by the church) and talk about the goals and objectives for this year: 2019-2020.
Please contact Rev. Adam Bissell to RSVP!
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Come to the Annual Church Picnic!
Join us Sunday, August 25 following the 10:15am Worship Service at the Mountain View Ramada on Loos Drive.
Emmanuel will provide hot dogs and hamburgers, and beverages. Bring a salad or dessert to share!
Have mad baking skills? Then the Pie Contest is for you!
The signup sheet is available in the narthex; please let us know you are attending so we have enough main course items and beverages!
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As you ponder your summer schedule, if you're interested in helping out in the office in August,
let us know!
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The Food Bank is requesting the following items:
- Canned corn
- Canned meat (chicken, tuna)
- Cereal
- Crackers
- Pinto beans
- Refried beans
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Please bring in personal hygiene items for donation on Sunday, August 18 to be delivered to Faith Lutheran Church in Phoenix to help the Guatemalan refugees.
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Photos from Emmanuel’s 2019 Vacation Bible School have been posted to our website. To view the photos
click here
and then select “Vacation Bible School (2019)”.
You can also visit our website and select “Gallery” and then select “Vacation Bible School (2019)”. Once you have selected “Vacation Bible School (2019)” scroll over the photos to have them enlarged.
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Keep an eye out for a supplemental VBS email!
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It was such a blessing to get to travel and work alongside Malia, Ruth, Annika, Jack, Julie and Tawnya. I really enjoyed every moment of the trip
—even the back-breaking work of weeding in between the boulders and picking through semi-rotted fruit. Thank you, God, for giving me the opportunity to get outside of my usual life for a week, see the world through a different lens, and remember through service the humanity that connects us all.
~Bee
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Celebrate the work done together in Christ’s name
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"At recent synod assemblies, we celebrated the collective work we have done as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Two videos were shared with each assembly, and now we offer these same resources for you to share in your congregation. We hope these videos will inspire our ministry moving forward."
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“For Such a Time”
synod assembly video
In her 2019 message to ELCA synod assemblies, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton shares what it means to be called "for such a time as this.”
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Annual Report video
The ELCA churchwide organization works with synods and congregations to be church for the sake of the world. The annual report video highlights some of this work done globally, domestically and in our neighborhoods.
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For many Lutherans, immigration is a memory that is still alive…
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What's Happening Around Town
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Click on the document for more information!
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August 1: Kasey Parknowitz
August 3: DeeDee Czarnowski
August 4: Curt Dowling
August 7: Shannon Bissell
August 8: Doris Edelman
August 10: Sandie Allen
August 10: Heidi Espinoza
August 10: Adin Johnson
August 12: Caleb Johnson
August 12: Ron Kovara
August 12: Sylvia Leaf
August 12: Dave Wudel
August 13: Jenni Johnson
August 15: Bonnie Kain
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August 18: Marsha Beno
August 18: Gail Gentes
August 20: Jane Corrado
August 20: Milo Nielsen
August 23: Marie Cachia
August 23: Jim Rebholz
August 24: Erin Knox
August 25: Mary Austin
August 26: Marlene Krencius
August 26: Jim McIntyre
August 26: Tawnya Worthington
August 27: Keith Namock
August 28: Rebecca Watts
August 30: Kay Klock
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August 7: Bert & Kathy Austin, 37 years
August 7: Dana & Brenda Diller, 48 years
August 7: Russell & Barbara Wells, 37 years
August 8: David & Kathy Wudel, 11 years
August 10: Mike & Gail Kenny, 34 years
August 11: Ed & Janet Santiago, 12 years
August 16: Chuck & Kathy Guenther, 44 years
August 17: Linda Conover & Compton Reeves, 12 years
August 17: Margaret & Len Damschroder-Meyers, 12 years
August 21: Adam & Shannon Bissell, 26 years
August 22: Jerry & Nancy McIntyre, 16 years
August 23: Joann & Jack Schroeder, 47 years
August 25: Gary & Karen Coe, 57 years
August 27: Tim & Pastor Tricia Lowe, 41 years
August 29: Hans & Stephanie Taska, 4 years
August 31: Jim & Rene Llewellyn, 57 years
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What's Happening at the Church?
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Did you know that we have an online calendar?
to see it!
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Thank you for all you do!
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Click on the contact list to get a better view!
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Emmanuel Lutheran Church
7763 E. Long Look Dr.
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
PH (928) 772-4135 • FX (928) 759-3541
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