Connecting at ELC
for November 28, 2021
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Greetings from Pastor Mark |
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Dear Advent Adventurers, the new church year begins this Sunday, November 28. Are you ready for another year that begins with preparation for the Advent of our Lord? It’s time to remember His first coming as the baby, to renew His coming into our hearts as the Savior, and to rejoice in His second coming as the King of Kings. The first Sunday in Advent will introduce the theme, “Yet in Thy Dark Streets Shineth the Everlasting Light” with a message entitled, “The Dark Streets Begin” based on Genesis 1:1-5; 14-19. Watch for the constant contact emails with the daily devotionals, which will be delivered to the email you have on file with the office starting on Saturday, November 27. Large print devotional copies are available at the Connection Center for personal use or sharing with others.
The Everlasting Light is needed because the dark streets began after the fall into sin. What were merely leisurely foot paths in the garden have developed into multi-lane interstates in our fast paced world. Sadly the slow pace of sin seems to have developed into fast multi-lane interstates that are trafficking sin. While the curbing of sin is needed by the law, more importantly we need the forgiveness of sins through the gospel. Slow down with your fellow travelers in worship this Sunday.
Your Fellow Advent Adventurer,
Pastor Mark
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"Yet In Thy Dark Streets Shineth, The Everlasting Light"
ELC Advent Announcements
Advent Services
Advent Services will be held on Wednesday evenings, December 1st, 8th, and 15th starting at 6:30pm.
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Advent Dinners
Advent Dinners will be held in the Fellowship Hall on Wednesdays, December 1st, 8th, and 15th starting at 5:30 PM, prior to the 6:30 PM Advent services.
Our first dinner on December 1st will be an Italian Feast hosted by the Dan Fellowship and B.E.S.T. Connection Groups. If your Connection Group or Ministry Team would be willing to host a dinner on December 8th or 15th, please contact Lily Schepers at lmschepers7861@gmail.com.
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Advent Devotions
Advent Devotions will be distributed via email each morning at 6am starting on Saturday, Nov 27th and will run through the Sunday after Christmas, Dec 26th. Large print copies are available in the narthex or the church office for those without access to email.
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Below is a listing of the current "Open Opportunities" for you to become involved in ministry here at Emmanuel. If one or more of them interest you, click here to go to a more complete description on our website, including links where you can sign-up.
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Worship Support Sign-ups!!
-- now including A/V team --
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SUNDAY WORSHIP
LIVE-STREAM
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Click the photo above to go directly to our Live Stream page. You can pull up the Live Stream on your phone, tablet or computer! Worship wherever you are!
Sundays at 8:00 am & 11:00 am
Worship at home or here at Emmanuel!
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Click the photo link above to be connected to our online giving!
New giving options have been added recently!
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Connection Card
If you attended or watched the live stream or the recording of our service, please make sure that you fill out the digital Connection Card so that we know you worshiped with us. Stay Connected with Us. Click our Logo on the right to be taken directly to the Connection Card.
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Bulletins & Prayer List
Digital versions of the bulletins & prayers are available via the "Weekly Service Materials" link below, as printed bulletins are not currently available for distribution prior to worship services. Please feel free to print out copies to bring to services or view the digital versions from your phone or tablet during the service. All service materials are also available to be viewed on the in-service slides.
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Christmas Poinsettias -- Order Yours today!
It is time to order your Christmas Poinsettia to beautify our Sanctuary altar this year. They are healthy plants and cost $10.00. Please order now online or use the order form in the rack outside the Sanctuary and place in the offering box at the ushers stand, before December 12, 2021. Contact Penny Schonsheck MissPenny12@aol.com. Thank you so much!
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Lutherans for Life
"Life Quote" for 11/28/2021:
"Creation is preaching a message about its Creator. He is wise. Kind. Brilliant. Powerful. Limitless. Combine those qualities with His reckless love for us found on the cross, and you have a God who can strengthen trembling hearts and weak knees. You have a Creator worth worshiping.” -- Rev. Mike Novotny, Time of Grace
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Emmanuel Christmas Bazaar
Dec 3 & 4, 2021
This year is our 23rd Annual Bazaar where over 30 artists, craftsmen and vendors will come to sell their wares including jewelry, candles, baskets, scrapbooking, home décor, baby & holiday items, woodworking items, beauty products, soaps, AND SO MUCH MORE!! We will also have a bake sale and lunch as well as Charity’s Booth.
We’re going to try something new again this year by opening the Bazaar a day early on Friday, Dec 3rd, 3PM-8PM. We’re hoping to have a few food trucks in the parking lot during this time too. We’ll also be open on Saturday, Dec 4th, 9AM-3PM, but no food trucks on Saturday, however the bake sale and lunch will be available.
Please contact:
- Lily Schepers to help with kitchen and food service on Saturday
- Penny Bullock or Kathy Goforth for vendor space or to help setup/teardown or to help during the Bazaar on Friday or Saturday or both
- Daryl Nels to help with the bake sale on Saturday
- Carrie Bates if you have a few small household items to sell at Charity’s Sale
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ADULT BIBLE CLASS REMINDER!!
For those not able to attend the live class, recordings of both the Book of Jonah and Apostle Paul classes are available within a week of the class under the "Bible Study Recordings" link under Resources on the ELC Website.
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WINTER ADULT DISCIPLESHIP CLASSES
We are able to offer 2 Adult classes for Winter Block. They will be from Dec. 5 - Feb. 27. There will not be Adult classes on Dec. 26. This is a year of an “outward” focus with an emphasis on missionary work and sharing the Gospel to bring others to Jesus.
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Attention HS Youth!
If you are interested in attending the 2022 LCMS National Youth Gathering in Houston, TX (July 9-13, 2022), please let us know by completing this form here!
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Hey Kingdom Kidz!!!, we need your help to put on a great Christmas Celebration for our church! You have the opportunity to use your special creative gifts to make this service extra special. Some of the ways you can help are: creating art for the bulletins and slides, performing special music, ushering, reading, and if you have another idea please let us know! If you'd like to sign up, click the button below
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All are invited to this Inter-generational
"Cookies and Caroling" event! Please join us
for an evening of fun and fellowship!
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Connection Activity - Advent Prayer Walk
On a sunny day before Christmas, take a walk around your neighborhood…Pray for God's blessings on these families living near you:
God, restore broken relationships, grant wisdom where decisions are needed, bring physical, emotional, and spiritual healing, help me to be a light in this place, shine Your light of truth and grace in each heart.
For Jesus's sake, Amen."
While you are walking, prepare to say "hi" to others who are also out. This could be the start of some new friendships! Prayers this month may create opportunities for connections next year.
What are YOU doing with neighbors during Advent? Share with Randy Holdeman, Manager of Connection Groups, rholdeman@emmanuellc.org or 937-238-8232
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Attendance Report for Nov 21, 2021 |
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8:00 am Worship Service
In Person - 132
Online - 67
11:00 am Worship Service
In Person - 85
Online - 63
Adult Discipleship Classes
In Person/Online -- 77
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Senior High Sunday School
In Person - 12
Junior High Sunday School
In Person - 15
Kingdom Kidz Sunday School
In Person Kids & Adults - 43
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Please note that Kathy Earley is now duplicating the DVD copies of the services. Requests should be made directly to her. As of now, only the 8:00am service is being recorded. Contact Dave Malas with any special requests.
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Altar Flowers
Altar flowers for Sunday, Nov 28 are given to welcome the Advent and Christmas Seasons as we prepare to celebrate the birth of our Savior.
If you wish to honor a special occasion or remember a loved one with a bouquet for the Altar, the sign-up book for Altar Flowers is located at the Connection Center. Suggested donations for floral bouquets are $25.00. If you do request Altar Flowers, please make sure to have them picked up by Monday afternoon to make sure that the flowers still look beautiful!
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