Week of August 22 eNews -- Emmanuel Lutheran Church

Emmanuel Lutheran Church eNews

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Week of August 22, 2021

This week at Emmanuel...

August 14: Worship @ 5pm
August 15: Worship @ 8:30am and 10am (aBRIDGEd)
August 15: Nursery available during 10am worship
August 15: Coffee Fellowship cancelled for the remainder of August
August 17: Torah Tuesdays lead by Donna Batchelor @10am
August 19: Thursdays Together @10am

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This is the new "electronic" RED BOOK!

Because of the recent increase of the COVID virus positivity, we are encouraging everyone, vaccinated or not, to PLEASE social distance and wear a face mask to worship. Thank you.

Postponed until

Rally Day

September 12th at 9:45am

in the Choir Room

for ages 5 through High School

Space for distancing provided

Teachers vaccinated - masks optional

Available Sundays

during the 10am Worship

A supervised nursery will be available for children up to age 5. The Nursery Room is located on the left past the Welcome Center counter. Thank you to Cassandrah Woyak for volunteering to be our nursery supervisor.

We are blessed to be able to worship in person and are thankful for your presence. In response to the escalation of new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, we encourage members to take extra steps to ensure everyone’s safety. During this challenging time, we encourage you to wear your mask in worship.

May God’s love embrace your journey in worship and through the week!

Soul Sisters Circle

Soul Sisters are a group of women who enjoy the fellowship of meeting together to explore and learn from each other through life experiences and ways to make the teachings of the Bible relevant to today’s living. When people pray and study the Bible together, a special bond of friendship and trust develops. Soul Sisters meet for Bible study on the first and third Monday of each month at 1:00 p.m. Presently, the circle is studying the Book of James through Max Lucado’s Life Lessons study. Soul Sister’s ministry supports Everyday Blessings, an organization that supports young adults who are at a critical point in their transition into full independence, having aged out of the Foster Care program. Soul Sisters welcome all women looking to share their life experiences and would like to join a circle. For more information, contact Pat Crary.

Dorcas Circle

Dorcas Circle’s mission is to make quilts for Lutheran World Relief (LWR), “Offering Comfort, Care and Love to Our Neighbors Who Need It Most.” Making quilts is a tangible way to express love to our neighbors in need. Emmanuel’s quilts give families around the world one of life’s essentials, as well as, a reminder that they are not alone.

Each quilt sewn reflects God's loving presence. Emmanuel women are invited to join the Dorcas Circle as there are many different ways you can help make a quilt. You can also help Dorcas meet their 2021 goal by donating flat or fitted sheets in any color or size. Dorcas’s dedicated quilters have now cut, stitched, and tied 497 quilts.

Dorcas Circle will continue to meet every other Monday until October. Thank you for helping Dorcas Circle with their ministry. Contact Jackie Miller for more information.

Luke 1:45 "Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!"

Dr. Marlyce Holbach, WELCA President

The Youth Gathering Early Bird Sign Up is right around the corner and starts on September 22, 2022. The Gathering is taking place in Minneapolis, MN. All ELCA congregations are eligible to register for the Gathering. Youth who are in 8th to 12th grade at the time of registration (Fall 2021) are eligible to attend. Adult leaders must be at least 21 at the time of the Gathering. The recommended ratio is one adult for every seven youth. Youth if you are interested in going please have your parents reach back out to me so that I can register you. Parents if you would like to chaperone this trip, please let me know and we will start to make arrangements. We will travel together up to Minneapolis, and stay close to the venue of the gathering. If you would like more information about the Gathering, here is the link to find out more. We are really excited that the event is taking place, and are excited to participate in it.

https://www.elca.org/YouthGathering

Feel free to reach back out to me at any point in time and I will be happy to answer any questions. Youth registration forms are available in the Narthex.

Thanks again and God Bless,

Nick Sperry

Youth Director

941-960-3769

Haiti update/Pastor Livenson

ELH President Pastor Livenson reports significant damage, particularly in the communities of Baraderes, Jeremie, Lazil and Les Cayes. The church in Baraderes was destroyed and at this time, the people in the community do not have water. Roads to Jeremie are blocked due to rubble from the surrounding mountains. While the church in Les Cayes is intact, the community itself is devastated. This picture was taken of a house of a church member. The destruction is vast.

Emergency assistance is greatly needed. If you wish to donate to Pastor Livenson, please direct your donations to Treasurer, Chuck Koons marked HAITI.

Haiti Donations-Agape Flights

How you can help

Click here to go to Agape Flights website for a list of needed donations for Haiti. Emmanuel will not be collecting items, please take all donations directly to Agape at 100 Airport Avenue East, Venice be sure to follow the directions for packing.

Financial donations may be directed to our Treasurer, Chuck Koons and marked for Haiti.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities:

From the Fellowship Committee:

September 15 -- Picnic with a Purpose at Blalock Park. Bring a bag lunch to enjoy and snacks for Habitat for Humanity

October 6 -- Tailgate Party in Emmanuel parking lot

December 11 -- Cookie Exchange

Other upcoming events:

September 1 -- James Bible Study begins

September 12 -- Rally Day; Sunday School Begins

October 15-24 -- Directory Pictures

October 9 -- November 14 -- 2021 Stewardship Campaign

October 31 -- Octoberfest

More details in future eNews.

Study on the Letter of James

Coming in September for 4 sessions

What’s up with the short Letter of James? Why did the early church accept it and Luther dismiss it as “straw”? You are invited to join Kathy Anderson in a study discussion that will read James, look at modern views about it and discuss the controversies past and present. Join this Zoom study on Wednesdays at 1-2 pm on September 1, 8, 15, and 22. Watch the weekly e-news for the Zoom link!

Garden Angels

This Monday, August 23rd

@8:00am

Join us in beautifying our church campus.

Join via Zoom this Thursday @ 10am

August 22

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Joshua 24:1-2a,14-18

Psalm 34:15-22

Ephesians 6:10-20

John 6:56-69

August 29

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Deuteronomy 4:1-2,6-9

Psalm 15

James 1:17-27

Mark 7:1-8,14-15,21-23

View the Torah Tuesday Showcase Videos

In Our Prayers...

Davis Darrington, Dorothy Gula, Frank Friberg, Judi Gualtieri, and Gail Quam.

Dorothy Gula has moved to Petoskey MI. Her contact information can be found in the mobile directory.

Much thanks to Ann Nestor for donating her piano that has found a new home in our Fellowship Hall.

Buz and Holly Cash have been attending Emmanuel for the last several years and are now joining our church family. They come to Venice from Hershey PA and are big PSU fans. Buz is an avid golfer and Holly enjoys swimming, Zumba, and biking. Blessings to them as they continue to grow in their Christian faith a Emmanuel.

CoolToday Park Tour, 8.11.21

People who didn’t sign up missed out! Great tour and lunch. Thanks to the Fellowship Committee for doing a GREAT job organizing this event. Stay tuned for the next one!!

Barb's Medical Minute

Sad? Depressed? Feeling Blue? Here are some Good-mood foods:

Chamomile has a calming effect which alleviates anxiety and depression.
Chickpeas contain tryptophan which is an amino acid used by the body to produce the feel-good chemical serotonin.
Walnuts have omega-3 which help reduce stress responses like rising blood pressure.
Edamame (which is soybeans) contain compounds linked to serotonin production (you know that feel good chemical) and a blood sugar steadying combo of protein and fiber.
Salmon also has the mood stabilizer omega-3 and vitamin D which has been shown to have mental wellness benefits.

So now you can beat the blues with these tasty happiness boosters!

Now Open for the remainder of 2021!

Click the links below to reserve your date to remember or honor a loved one or a special event by sponsoring the Altar Flowers or Eternal Candle. Please submit your dedication and payment no later than 2 weeks prior to your reserved date. If you have any questions or are unable to sign-up online, contact the office.

Altar Flowers thru December

Eternal Candle thru December

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Devotional/worship: Sunday Worship is posted after 8:30am to the website and on Facebook. Thursdays Together with Pastor Hall is accessible through the Zoom link below. All previous worship services are also available through our website by clicking on the button below the posted video on the Home page of our website.

Check out Emmanuel's website on the Events page to view upcoming events, Sunday's announcement PowerPoint, and pictures of recent activities as available.