Week of October 24 eNews -- Emmanuel Lutheran Church

Emmanuel Lutheran Church eNews

Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost

Week of October 24, 2021

This week at Emmanuel...

October 24: Worship @ 8:30am and 10am (aBRIDGEd)
October 24: Sunday School, 9:45am
October 24: New Member Orientation @ 11am
October 24: Pet Blessing @ 1pm, front parking lot
October 24: Youth Group, 5-8pm
October 26: Torah Tuesday, 10am
October 27: Confirmation Class, Zoom @ 7pm
October 28: Thursdays Together, Pastor Hall @10am
October 30: Worship @ 5pm

Click here to SIGN-IN for worship

October 23/24

We have resumed in-service communion.

Thanks to all who are using this link to sign-in for worship. This replaces the "red books" we previously used!!

11am worship update: In recent years, an 11:00 a.m. Sunday worship service had been added to the schedule of weekend services at the start of November. This year, Covid-related concerns continue to cause lower-than-normal attendance; therefore, the 11:00 a.m. service will be reinstated at Epiphany, beginning the weekend of January 8-9.

Worship Studies...

Thursdays Together

with Pastor Hall

10am via Zoom

Click the picture

to join!!

Torah Tuesdays with Donna Batchelor

10am in the Sanctuary

Visit our website to see all of the

Torah Tuesday videos.

They are posted under Ministry & Outreach/Christian Education

Copies of the Daily Discipleship are available as you leave the Sanctuary. This is a self-study that focuses on the Gospel for the following week.

Be "In the Know"...

Haiti Update

I just got off the phone with Pastor Livenson and he is well. He and his family are in the countryside as it is safer than Port-au-Prince at this time. He says things continue to escalate there with the bandits and kidnappings etc but he states one day at a time. They are managing. We talked about our conversations over the past few years where things were so bad there at different times for different reasons and we couldn't believe they could survive but they continue to persevere with God's help and the help from the synod and the congregations. He is always so hopeful and continues his ministries with such an open heart. His faith shows in every action he takes and the world is a better place for having him in it. He reminds me that God is good when I have my doubts. What an incredible example he is of God's work, our hands every moment of his day.

Knew you all would be happy to hear that's he and his family are well.

He thanks everyone for their prayers.

Lynne Ross

How about some day-trip'n?

We are hopefully moving more out of the covid world and back to "normal". The Fellowship Committee is considering several day trips in the December timeframe and would like to gauge the interest of our members. The two places being considered are Edison and Ford Winter Estates and Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium in Fort Myers. Please contact Jadynne Berg if you are interested in either one of the trips so they can get to planning.

Humans Welcome!

Coffee and donuts are available at both exits of the sanctuary every Sunday between services.

Stay after or come early between

9:15-10:00am to catch

up with fellow members!!

This Sunday at 11am

in the Sanctuary

Anyone interested in joining Emmanuel Lutheran's Church Family is invited to join us for a brief orientation.

All interested are welcome!

CHILDRENS' CLOSET

The Children's Closet committee is ready to start anew after a long Covid delay. However, all our bins of clothing are now sporting mold and mildew. In lieu of starting from square one, it was decided to change our mission. We will be collecting NEW clothing which will be donated to "Kids Needs" in Englewood.

We are looking for donations of new clothing, pj's, socks, and undies for children 5 years through 12 years. Please drop off items in the church office during the week, or in the bin located in the church library during weekend services thru December 5th when we will deliver them to make a better Christmas for local children .

2022 Stewardship Campaign

Click here to complete your Time & Talent Sheet for 2022. We need your talents to continue "God's Work with Our Hands".

Click here to complete your Pledge Card for 2022. Your monetary donations are important to the work at Emmmanuel.

Please complete these forms by Consecration Sunday, November 14.

For more information about our ministries, go to our the Ministry & Outreach page of our website.

Your Stewardship Committee

“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16

All Saints Weekend

November 6-7

Remember a Loved One who has passed away by summitting one digital picture to info@emmmanuel-elca.org no later than

November 2nd.

Also remember those who have passed by signing the "Book of the Dead" that is stands in front of the baptismal font as you

enter the sanctuary.

World Community Day

"Becoming One in 2021"

Emmanuel Lutheran Church

Friday, November 5th

at 12noon

with lunch provided

Our own Birdie Clark will be honored and receiving

CWU's Key Woman Award

Please bring a canned food item for the Salvation Army

Contact Judi Johnson if you plan to attend

October 31, 2021

10:45am

Bratwurst with Trimmings, Soda/Water

in Fellowship Hall & Outdoors

Tickets - $15.00

Come celebrate Oktoberfest, October with Bill Milner’s Oompah Band, chef Christine’s German cuisine and your fellow Lutherans. We are going to have fun! Wear your lederhosen and dirndls and get ready to Polka. Join us for a fabulous lunch along with superb entertainment with lots of songs, dance and laughter.

Auf Wiedersehen!

Click here to sign-up to attend. Payment may be placed in the offering or mailed with memo "Oktoberfest." Sign-up also available in the Narthex or by calling the office.

Support Our Youth

Anyone interested in sponsoring the Youth Group meal on Sunday evening, please contact Nick Sperry.

Thanksgiving

Pumpkin Pies

$10 each

Pickup November 24th

11am-2pm in FH

Forms available in Narthex or by clicking here

Payment must accompany order.

Ordering deadline is

November 19th.

Help support our Youth!

Beautiful Holiday Evergreens

Including Wreaths, Cedar Garland, Reindeer & Sleigh Set, Tabletop Centerpiece

Order deadline is November 5th

Items will arrive Nov 29-Dec 10

Visit www.sherwoodforestfarms.com for pictures of these items.

To order: contact Nick Sperry or see the brochure in the Narthex

November 2 -- Election Day

November 2 -- Widow's Lunch

November 5 -- CWU Luncheon

November 6/7 -- All Saints Weekend

November 11 -- Holiday Evergreens order deadline

November 13/14 -- Consecration Weekend

November 13-21 -- South County Food Pantry Collect.

November 13/14 -- WELCA Thankoffering

November 16 -- Men's Breakfast

November 19 -- Pumpkin Pie order deadline

November 21-28 -- Family Promise - gift card/food donations

November 24 -- Pumpkin Pie Pick up

November 27-December 12 -- Giving Tree Donations

More details for each event will be in future eNews editions.

Readings for the Coming Weeks:

October 24

Twenty-second Sunday

after Pentecost

Jeremiah 31:7-9

Psalm 126

Hebrews 7:23-28

Mark 10:46-52

October 31

Reformation Sunday

Jeremiah 31:31-34

Psalm 46

Romans 3:19-28

John 8:313-36

Barb Authier, Ellen Boehmer, Gary Butner, Dave Gardner and Lori van de Wetering (daughter of Carol & Bob Kunath)

For the friends and families of Mike Anderson as they mourn the death of his father, Walter Anderson.

For the friends and families of Elaine Williams as they mourn the death of her husband, Leslie Williams.

For the friends and families of Bev Roesler as they mourn the loss of her husband, Bill Roesler.

God's Blessing to Gloria Casey who is returning permanently to Minnesota. We will miss you!

Stewardship and Outreach Monthly Emphasis

Barb's Medical Minute...Who Knew?

We all have cravings. Especially if we are trying to lose weight. It is a craving if there is an intensity and specificity for a particular food or type of food, which is the difference between just being hungry and having a craving. Here are 4 tips to help:

1. Wait it Out. A craving will hit, then peak and then come down. So, wait 10 minutes and see if it goes away. If the craving is stress related, try taking a walk or meditating.

2. Drink a Glass of Water. Sometimes those energy slumps and cravings are caused by dehydration.

3. Try a Healthier Swap. Keep better-for-you foods that are similar to the ones you crave on hand. For example, if the craving is potato chips, have some nuts. If its candy, have a piece of dark chocolate.

4. If you can’t get over it, indulge the craving and move on. If the craving isn’t going away, then eat a small portion of the food. Relish each bite or piece and eat slowly so you end up feeling satisfied.

At least you’re in good company, since 90% of us have food cravings! (Red Licorice….Yum!)

A Few Openings left for 2021!!

Only a few openings remain for the Altar Flowers in 2021. Click the link below to reserve your date to remember or honor a loved one or a special event. 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. Sign-up for Christmas flowers and the first quarter of 2022 will be available in mid-November.