ELC eNews

The Weekly Newsletter of

Emmanuel Lutheran Church

Venice, Florida

Week of

January 20-21, 2024

"To Know Christ and Boldly Make Him Known"

This week at Emmanuel...

January 20: Communion Assistants Training @9:00am
January 20: Adult Christian Education (ACE) Forum *in Library* @4:15pm
January 20: Confirmation Class @3pm, Room 103
January 20: Worship @5:00pm
January 21: Worship @8:30am
January 21: Adult Christian Education (ACE) Forum *in Library* @9:30am
January 21: Children's Sunday School @10:15am
January 21: FaithBridge Worship @10:15am
January 21: Annual Meeting @11:15am
January 21: Brunch to benefit the Youth Gathering after Annual Meeting
January 21: Luke Little Church @5:00pm
January 22: Garden Angels @ 8am
January 22: Dorcas Quilting @9:00am
January 22: Centering Prayer @10:00am
January 23: Torah Tuesday @10:00am, VOTI
January 23: Mahjong @12:30pm
January 24: Joyful Ringers @10:15am
January 24: Sanctuary Choir @4pm
January 24: Youth Group @5pm
January 25: Thursdays Together @ 10am, Office Center & Zoom
January 25: Jan's Exercise Class @10:30am
January 27: Confirmation Class @ 3pm, Room 103
January 27: Adult Christian Education (ACE) Forum @4:15pm, Room 101
January 27: Worship @5:00pm

More information about several of these events follows.

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Adult Education this weekend is in the Library.

Come and find out what's there!!!

The Forum Preview

Episode 002: The Emmanuel Library

(Click below to watch the episode)

COME AND SEE

This week's Adult Christian Education (ACE) Forum will be an Open House of Emmanuel's Library. Please join us in the library Saturday at 4:15pm and Sunday at 9:30am for a walk-through and conversations about the past, present, and future use of this wonderful resource for our faith. Join us!

2024 Congregational Meeting of Emmanuel Lutheran Church

will take place on

This Sunday, January 21,2024 at 11:15am

following the FaithBridge worship service.

We urge all members to attend this important annual event in which we will vote to approve the 2024 Operating Budget and

elect the leaders of our congregation.

An email to members with the proposed 2024 Operating Budget was sent on January 8, 2024. Printed copies can also be picked up at the office.

Because of a gracious grant from Thrivent, brunch will be served following the Annual Meeting. A freewill offering will be collected to benefit the 2024 Youth Gathering trip to New Orleans!

Thank you to Pr. Bob and Ausma Mursch

What a blessing!

After many, many years of service Jean Price and Jackie Miller have resigned as leaders for the Dorcas Quilting Circle. They were honored by the Executive Committee and quilting group members this week for their dedication and inspiration. NOW..that does NOT mean they have stopped - these ladies are still quilting and serving!

DORCAS meets every Monday at 9am, Room 105.

Contact Pennie Anderson

for more information.

Worship Volunteer Training -

calling all Communion Assistants, Lectors & Ushers!

Whether you are new to volunteering at worship services or an "old hat", mark your calendars for these upcoming trainings/refreshers:

Communion Assistants - Saturday, January 20th @ 9am

Lectors - Saturday, January 27th @ 9am

Ushers - Saturday, January 27th @ 10am

All trainings will be held in the Sanctuary.

"A Widower's Lament"

by Ronald K. Rittgers

Lenten Services Reference

Cost $10

Sign-up for your copy in the Narthex.

Payable by check, cash, or through your electronic giving account by clicking on Miscellaneous and indicating for Lament. Books can be picked up in the office or from Barb in the Narthex.

Click on the book for a synopsis.

Click here to reserve your copy of "A Writer's Lament"

Love Wins

by Rob Bell

Adult Christian Education

beginning Feb 3-4

available in several formats (including used) from Amazon, at local bookstores or the library.

Bell challenges Christian readers to examine their views on heaven, hell, damnation, traditions, and God’s love. Key points will be discussed from the chapter read before each session. The Feb 3-4 weekend reading is the Preface and chapter 1 of “Love Wins”.

All sessions will be held in room 101, on Saturdays at 4:15 pm and Sunday mornings at 9:30am.

Book Discussion

on Thursdays beginning February 1st @1pm

for 5 weeks in Room 101

Led by author Jane Ann McLachlan

Newcomers are welcome!

Books are available from Jane Ann Proceeds donated to LWR.

Contact Kathy Anderson

for more information.

Click above for information!

HELP!! HELP!! HELP!!

Lutheran World Relief

Friday, February 9, 9am-2pm

Monday, February 12, 9am

Area churches will be dropping off quilts for LWR and we need volunteers on Friday to help unload them and place in the Fellowship Hall then to load them into the truck on Monday. Click below to sign-up to volunteer.

Barb's Medical Minute

From the well-respected Harvard Medical School comes this surprising revelation. Cocoa may help relieve leg pain due to impaired circulation. They also found out that cocoa drinkers were able to walk farther and that it also improved muscle function and blood flow into the calves. Researchers believe cocoa may contain an ingredient that helps muscle cells use oxygen more efficiently. No specifics on whether there is any difference between hot or cold cocoa. Now this is something I can do! I wonder if little marshmallows help?

Please keep the following people in your prayers:

Jean McMillan
Crystal Reinhardt
David Wagner

The white rose on the altar is in memory of Jo Sutherlin who passed away January 7th. Memorial arrangements are pending.

Also for Lore Smith who passed away January 18th. Services are pending.

Received a note from:

Venice Area Mobile Meals, Inc. for our donation of $1,273.50 which supports meals for disabled and homebound residents.

Your continued support to these and other area organizations is greatly appreciated.

New Sign-ups for 2024

2024 Altar Flower Sign-up

Submit your payment of $35 with dedication to the church ASAP.

2024 Eternal Candle Sign-up

Submit your payment of $15 and dedication to the church ASAP.

If you are unable to sign-up online, Click Here for the form to print and return with payment.

January Emphasis for Outreach & Stewardship

Ongoing events...

Saturdays after Worship

In Narthex

Sundays 9:15am-10:15am

In Fellowship Hall

Come enjoy a cup and mingle!!

Hosts are still needed. Sign-up in the Narthex.

NOTE: January 22nd

Garden Angels

@8:00am

1st & 3rd Monday of each month

Work on Outside Projects

Campus Keepers

@9:00am

3rd Thursday of each month

Help Peter with light maintenance projects such as painting, repairs, etc.

Dorcas Circle - Quilts - Every Monday @ 9am in Room 105/106. Pennie Anderson, Leader.

Soul Sisters - Local Projects - First &Third Monday @ 1pm in the Office Center, Pat Crary, Leader.

Deborah Circle - Baby Kits - Second Tuesday @ 3pm in Room 101, Kathie Winemiller, Leader.

All women are invited to join a circle for fellowship and devotions.

Centering Prayer

Every Monday Morning

with Birdie Clark

10-11am in the Sanctuary

Come and join us!

Torah Tuesdays

10:00am every Tuesday

Venetian Room, Matthew Hall

at Village on the Isle

Click the picture

to view the videos and class booklets.

Mahjong on Tuesdays

Every Tuesday, 1-3pm

Room 106

All skill levels Welcomed!!

Widow's Lunch

First Tuesday of Every Month

@12noon at Bob Evans

Contact Jackie Sapp for Info!

Men's Breakfast

Third Tuesday Every Month

at Abby's on Miami

7:30-8:30am

Thursdays Together

10am via Zoom

Click the picture to join in the conversation

Jan's Exercise Class

10:30am every Thursday

Pinebrook South Club House

1348 Featherbed Ln, Venice

You may view these 2 publications and other information about the ELCA and WELCA online be clicking on the names.

Living Lutheran Magazine -- We are a church that values and encourages diverse voices and lively dialogue in our faith and life. Living Lutheran is an opportunity for church members to express individual perspectives. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to view the current issue.

Gather, the magazine of Women of the ELCA, offers a mix of articles, theological reflections, devotions and stories of comfort and challenge that help readers grow in faith and engage in ministry and action.