Emmanuel Lutheran Church eNews
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Week of September 5, 2021
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September 5: Worship @ 8:30am and 10am (aBRIDGEd)
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September 6: Labor Day, Office Center closed
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September 6: Soul Sisters postponed until September 20th
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September 7: Widow's Lunch @ Bob Evans, 12noon
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September 8: Study of James, Kathy Anderson @ 1pm
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September 9: Thursdays Together, Pastor Hall @10am
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September 11: Worship @ 5pm - Rally Weekend
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As Covid infections continue to spread, we are encouraging everyone, vaccinated or not, to PLEASE social distance and wear a face mask to worship.
Thank you.
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Fun Facts answer - did you find all the ELCA signs around the church campus? There are seven: 2 on the front of the church, 2 on the digital monument sign, 1 on Rowe Hall, 1 on Fellowship Hall and 1 on the Office Center. Good job!
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“There is No Place Like Home” |
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My daughter recently sent me a picture of the home I spent most of my life in and it brought back all sorts of memories. The stucco sides and welcoming front entrance looked just as well kept now as it did many years ago. Home is the place where we can be comforted by routines and know we are safe. The food, memories, and people create our home and as the saying goes, “Home is where the heart is.” Those who have been confined to their homes over the past year know the gift of what it means to have a safe place to dwell.
Emmanuel is our home church, and it gives us comfort to see the images that rekindle our faith and the food that nourishes the soul. The routine of the liturgy give comfort and lead us to the heart of God who loves us. The one word that we often hear in the Gospel of John is the word “abide.” That word means abode or home and we are called to abide in God, and we do when we partake in worship whether that be virtually or in person.
This month we have witnessed countries where people are being displaced from their homes such as Haiti and Afghanistan. One can only imagine not having a safe place to abide or call home. Even when displaced from our homes, we can find comfort in the words from the Psalmist. “The Lord is my shield and shelter, whom shall I fear.” We know there is no place like home, and we are blessed to have homes and home churches. May church be a safe refuge for all people.
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The Florida-Bahamas Synod invites you to the
9/11 20th Anniversary Commemoration Service
Join members of the Florida-Bahamas Synod in remembrance of the 20th anniversary of September 11th. This service will serve as a time of worship and reflection on the events that occurred on September 11, 2001 and changed lives forever.
When: September 11, 2021 @ 2pm via Zoom.
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Upcoming Events and Opportunities: |
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Study on the Letter of James
Continues this Wednesdays @1pm
Led by Kathy Anderson
This is a study discussion that will look at modern views about and discuss the controversies past and present. Join this Zoom study Wednesdays at 1pm through September 22.
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Wednesday, September 15 @ 11:30am
at Blalock Park (by the Library)
Bring a bag lunch, drink, and chair
Collecting individually wrapped snacks for Habitat for Humanity
Sponsored by the Fellowship Committee
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October 6 -- Tailgate Party in Emmanuel parking lot
October 9 -- November 14 -- 2021 Stewardship Campaign
October 15-24 -- Directory Pictures
October 9-17 -- Blessing Bag Collection
October 24 -- New Member Orientation
October 31 -- Octoberfest
More details for each event will be in future eNews editions.
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Readings for the coming weeks: |
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September 5
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Isaiah 35:4-7a
Psalm 146
James 2:1-10 [11-13] 14-17
Mark 7:24-37
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September 12
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Isaiah 50:4-9a
Psalm 116:1-9
James 3:1-12
Mark 8:27-38
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Torah classes will resume on October 5th.
November 2nd Donna will begin a study of Genesis.
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Stewardship and Outreach Monthly Emphasis |
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Over-the-Counter Drug warning. Be aware of these side effects on common drugs you buy and use fairly frequently...especially during flu, cold and allergy seasons.
- Cough suppressants and expectorants can cause dizziness.
- Decongestants can raise blood pressure and may cause restlessness and insomnia.
- Fever and pain reducing non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) like Motrin, Advil, Aleve, and Aspirin can increase the risk of stomach ulcers over the long term.
- Then there’s acetaminophen (Tylenol.) Taking more than 3,000 mgs. a day over long term can damage your liver. Because there is Tylenol in so many cough, cold, allergy, pain, and sleep medicines, you can end up taking way more than you realize!
Be careful and read those labels
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Several Openings Available in October!! |
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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.
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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.
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Cell Phone for Emergencies: 612.840.7798
Visitation Pastor: Pastor Dave Hess
Cell Phone for Emergencies: 610.216.3394
Cell Phone for Emergencies: 941.586.8066
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Emmanuel Lutheran Church
790 Tamiami Trail S
Venice, FL 34285
info@emmanuel-elca.org
941.488.4942
Summer Office Hours:
M-Th 8:30am-2:00pm
Closed Friday
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We are now members of Venice Mainstreet! |
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