PS: If you wish to send Tom a birthday wish, his address is 744 Avenida Estancia, Apt. B

The Outreach Committee supports many ministries in its mission of Serving Those Less Fortunate in Our Community and Beyond. We support some ministries with lots of volunteers, others with publicity, funding, and special collections. One of these is Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County . They are the local affiliate of the global nonprofit housing organization with the mission of “operating on Christian principles that seeks to put God's love into action by bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope.” Right now, Habitat South Sarasota is working on three homes. Frank Rauch is our liaison with the organization and keeps us connected with what is happening with the building. The volunteer builders get hungry and thirsty during their work days, so one or two times a year Emmanuel collects snacks to help keep them going. You also contribute generously to them through our Outreach Envelope Missions in February. Other efforts going on now are the partnership with area churches in building “The House that Faith Built” and the H4H 2021 Gala on October 8 at Plantation Golf and Country Club. Habitat South Sarasota has been very successful at helping people have safe, affordable homes – promoting dignity and hope.

In other news – did you see Mary Beth Runk pouring coffee on the front page of the Venice Gondolier on Saturday July 17? An article on homelessness in the area covered efforts by area police departments in addition to Coffee Talk at Legacy Park – clearly a service valued and well-attended by the homeless.

Have you downloaded the new UCD app?  One of the features is the ability to do online giving right from the app! You can do a one time payment or set up a recurring payment with just a click.

I am happy to answer any questions or show you how it works.

Blessings,

Christa Sweeney

If you need any help or did not receive the instruction email, call the office and we can resend it or you can stop by the office during regular business hours. Be sure you have downloaded the app. Printed copies of the handouts are also be available.

Please realize this is "a work in process" and we are continually updating the information. If you find an error in your information, please email the office so we can correct it.

Please remember that the information contained in this Directory is considered confidential and proprietary to the membership contained herein. The information is not to be used for group solicitation or notifications without the express written authorization of the Church Council of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Venice FL. 

Please contact Nick Sperry @ nsperry@emmanuel-elca.org if you'd like to donate or need more information.

As much as we are enjoying our new Covid freedom, please bear in mind that the virus is still around and increasing. We want everyone to be safe in church, so please wear a mask if you are not vaccinated; and there are select pews to maintain social distancing if desired. Hand sanitizer is ALWAYS available. NO ONE has contracted Covid-19 from attending our church services, and we want to keep it that way!

Tuesdays at 1:00pm in Room 106. Bring your card and Mahjong set if you have one. All ability levels are welcome. Questions? Contact Kristi Moreland.

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.

Pastor Hall: rhall@emmanuel-elca.org

Visitation Pastor: Pastor Dave Hess

Jason Kozee: facilitiesmanager@emmanuel-elca.org

Kris Bowker: kbowker@emmanuel-elca.org

Debi Hammett: dhammett@emmanuel-elca.org

Kelley Hurlburt: khurlburt@emmanuel-elca.org

Becky Rothgery: info@emmanuel-elca.org

Barb Spenks: parishnurse@emmanuel-elca.org

Nick Sperry: youthdirector@emmanuel-elca.org