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Week of November 22, 2020
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As a gentle reminder to everyone, if you have been exposed to COVID in any way or are not feeling well, please follow self-management steps to ensure you are not exposing other members of our congregation. Your cooperation is very much appreciated by everyone. In addition, should you contract COVID, please notify the church office for contact tracing. |
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Food collection for the South County Food Pantry starts this weekend during worship (drop off at Fellowship Hall) and continues at the office M-W (8:30-12noon), concluding with Thanksgiving Eve Worship.
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Giving Tree annual gift donation envelopes available in the Narthex this weekend. Bring gifts to the Narthex or the church office by November 29th.
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November 25: Thanksgiving Eve worship - bring your food pantry donations.
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November 25: Confirmation class cancelled this week.
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The office will be closed Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 and will reopen Monday, November 30th.
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Thursday, November 26 - Thursday Together cancelled. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Individual Advent bible study coming - Watching and Waiting. The first Sunday of Advent (November 29th) study will be available as you exit the church.
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The office will be closed Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th for the Thanksgiving holiday. Reopening on Monday, November 30th at 8:30am. |
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Please Remember to Register for Worship |
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6 feet social distancing requirements - do not crowd pews.
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Remember to wear a mask and use the hand sanitizer available in the narthex or pews.
- Please do not stop in the narthex or inside the sanctuary.
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Wait for the ushers to dismiss your row. They start at the back of the sanctuary. For everyone’s safety and proper distancing, follow the ushers instructions.
Reminder: Please wear your Name Badges when attending worship so we know who you are while wearing your face masks!!! If you need to order one, forms are available at the Registration table and cost is $8. We will be placing an order on December 1st.
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Giving Tree... there are gift donations that still need to be filled! |
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Emmanuel's annual Giving Tree tradition continues with a COVID twist! Envelopes will be available for pick up in the Narthex this weekend. Labeled envelopes; Adult Female, Toddler, Infant, Parent, Adult Male, etc. will contain gift ideas. Gift lists for SPARCC will be generic gifts and those for Lutheran Social Services (LSS) will be specific to the individual (as they have been in the past). You do not necessarily have to get everything on the list! All gifts should be brought to the Narthex this weekend or next, November 28/29 or brought to the office between November 23-25 during office hours . If you are not attending worship in person, a copy of the SPARCC list is available by clicking the button below. For further information, please contact Don Berg. |
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Thanksgiving Eve Worship
Live Streamed on FB and posted on our Website later Wednesday Evening
Come and give thanks! A special worship service will be held on Thanksgiving Eve at 5PM, November 25th. It is always appropriate that we worship the Lord and thank Him for all the blessings He has generously poured out on all people. During these uncertain times, this worship service will follow the same safety measures as the other in-person worship services, including pre-registration, social distancing, hand sanitization, and ushered departure starting in the back.
The Outreach committee will also be holding a
food drive for South County Food Pantry
The Pantry is requesting a very specific list of foods to be donated:
Cereal
Tuna
Mayonnaise
Ketchup
Mustard
Pork and Beans
Pineapple
Canned Corned Beef Hash
Collection will begin this weekend. Donations may be dropped off in Fellowship Hall before worship as well as at the office November 23rd-25th (during business hours only please). In addition, the South County Food Pantry truck will be at Emmanuel on the 25th for the Thanksgiving Eve worship for food drop off.
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The Advent and Christmas devotional booklet "Our Hope and Expectation" will be available for pick up in the Narthex before services starting this weekend and in front of the office during office hours. It includes a special "Household Blessings and Prayers" section specifically for the season. |
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Advent Thursdays with Pastor Hall... |
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Join Pastor Hall beginning Thursday, December 3rd at 10am for Drawn to the Word Advent with Paul Oman. This series of Advent video messages coincide with the Revised Common Lectionary gospel readings for this year. Professional music and sound effects, along with a spoken message provided by Paul Oman. You will literally see the Bible stories come to life on canvas, and continuously transition from part of the story to the next as Paul quickly works in layers to “tell the story.”
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Rich Albrecht, Henry Arent, Mary Chapp, Robert Crary family, Sylvia Eckl, Shelley Merritt (Barb Spenks' daughter), Lin Mertens, Harry Orenstein, Beverly Trebesch, Debra Trebesch, and Kim Zachary (Judy & Charley Hargreaves' daughter).
A private memorial service was held for John Wolf Thursday, November 19th at Sarasota National Cemetery.
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Welcome New Members:
- Gloria Reidinger is a retired nurse from Illinois and now teaching an online graduate nursing program.
- Murray Fitzhugh is a retired lawyer who has lived in Venice for 22 years and enjoys woodworking and playing golf.
Blessings to Helen Jodouin who has moved to Ohio.
Welcome back all our seasonal members. We're happy to see you!
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During these uncertain and difficult times, if you know of someone who could use a special "Hug" to remind them that God is their comfort, we have prayer shawls to share. Contact Jadynne Berg at 612.723.3111. |
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The Covid-19 numbers are going up everywhere, and we now have members who have the virus. So we need your help in order to stay open. Please let the church office, me (Barb Spenks), or Pastor know if you have tested positive for the virus or if you have been in contact with someone who has tested positive and are having to quarantine. We need to know dates, who you had contact with, and if possible, where or from whom the virus was contracted. This will help us do our Contact Tracing to insure our members are all safe. Everyone has been cooperating by wearing masks and hand sanitizing. There needs to be a little bit of improvement on not socializing in the Narthex and keeping a 6 feet distance when ushered out. Thank you all so much for complying with everything. Please stay safe and healthy. |
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Outreach Emphasis for November
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Who's VISION is to support all people to be recognized as equals at home and in their community.
Loveland Center provides life skills development programs that:
- Promote daily life skills such as self-care and personal development;
- Improve independent living skills such as money management, community access, and home management
- Strengthen employment skills that can lead to building a successful career, thereby leading to increased independence and self-reliance.
Through each of Loveland's programs, individuals are educated and supported to live as independently as they can, as well as inspired and encouraged to become active members of their communities. Individuals, regardless of their abilities, can discover untapped potential, build self-confidence, and further develop skills that will last a lifetime.
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Have you completed your 2021 Stewardship Forms? |
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Thank you to everyone who has already completed their forms
It's not too late to complete your virtual copies of the 2021 Time & Talent Sheet and/or Pledge Card. Just click on the buttons provided below. If you prefer a paper copy of these forms, they are available at the table in the Narthex or at the office during office hours. Any completed paper copies may be returned by mail or placed in the offering plate as you enter or leave worship.
Please take some time to complete both of these forms this now!!
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To find out what is happening at Emmanuel, go to the Events tab on the webpage to view the PowerPoint from worship and upcoming events. Check it out by clicking on the picture of the church at the top of every eNews!! You'll also see a slideshow of the Pet Blessing held on November 1st. |
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November 22nd
Christ the King
Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24
Psalm 95:1-7a
Ephesians 1:15-23
Matthew 25:31-46
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November 25th
Thanksgiving Eve
Deuteronomy 8:7-18
Psalm 65
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
Luke 17:11-19
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November 29th
First Sunday of Advent
Isaiah 64:1-9
Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19
1 Corinthians 1:3-9
Mark 13:24-37
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Devotional/worship: Sunday Worship is available on Facebook and Emmanuel's website. Thursdays Together with Pastor Hall is accessible through the Zoom link above. All previous worship services are also available by clicking on the Vimeo logo in the upper left corner of the posted video on the website.
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Emmanuel Contact Information
Cell Phone for Emergencies: 612.840.7798
Pastor Darrington: Visitation Pastor: 920.309.0879
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Emmanuel Lutheran Church
790 Tamiami Trail S
Venice, FL 34285
info@emmanuel-elca.org
941.488.4942
Office Hours: M-Th,
8:30am-12noon
Closed Friday
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