Week of August 29 eNews -- Emmanuel Lutheran Church

Emmanuel Lutheran Church eNews

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Week of August 29, 2021

This week at Emmanuel...

August 28: Worship @ 5pm
August 29: Worship @ 8:30am and 10am (aBRIDGEd)
August 31: Torah Tuesdays, Donna Batchelor @10am
September 1: Study of James, Kathy Anderson @ 1pm
September 2: Thursdays Together, Pastor Hall @10am

Click here to SIGN-IN for worship August 28/29

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.

Study on the Letter of James

Begins September 1 @ 1pm

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 Wednesdays at 1pm on September 1, 8, 15, and 22.

Fun Facts:

Emmanuel's charter is dated 1960 and first services were held at the Venice Civic Center, St. Mark's Episcopal Church and the Masonic Hall before land was purchased in 1961 along Tamiami Trail and people looked forward to being "On The Trail with God".

There are 861 pipes in 16 ranks in our organ which was dedicated in 1979.

Emmanuel first met using the name United Lutheran Church of Venice. We joined the ELCA in 1988.

Emmanuel has 668 people who receive our Flocknote texts each week.

A radiology office used to occupy the current Office Center.

There are approximately 67,000 sq.ft. of space in the church building.

Pastor Hall is the seventh pastor to serve at Emmanuel.

Constant Contact (eNews): has 642 members signed up. Most engaged: 351, Somewhat Engaged: 184, Least Engaged: 76, Everyone else: 31.

Here is a small scavenger hunt for you - how many ELCA signs are there on the church campus? Check next week's eNews for the correct answer!

The Executive Committee met last Tuesday to review the latest COVID statistics for Sarasota County and Florida. Unfortunately, the number of new cases, hospitalizations and test positivity are still increasing.

The Executive Committee has decided, for the next two weeks, to remain at Stage 3 in our Re-Opening Roadmap with the current limitations on in-person worship in place. Members are requested to wear masks during the worship service, practice social distancing and take Communion packets from the tables near the exits after the service.

Those committees or ministries desiring to meet as groups should coordinate their plans through Becky and Debi in the office and with Barb Spenks, Parish Nurse.

Haiti update/Pastor Livenson

Pastor Livenson called Emmanuel to thank everyone for their prayers and support for him and the people of Haiti. The church in Baraderes was destroyed and at this time, the people in the community do not have water. Pastor was in the south last week and he reports that the devastation is vast. Click the picture to the left view a video message from Pastor Livenson

Emergency assistance is greatly needed. If you wish to donate to Pastor Livenson, please direct your donations to Emmanuel Lutheran Church marked HAITI.

Haiti Donations-Agape Flights

August 27th deadline

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. Please have donations to their facility by August 27th.

Financial donations may be directed to Emmanuel Lutheran and marked for Haiti.

Stewardship and Outreach Monthly Emphasis

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 12 -- Rally Day; Sunday School & Youth Group begin

October 15-24 -- Directory Pictures

October 9 -- November 14 -- 2021 Stewardship Campaign

October 24 -- New Member Orientation

October 31 -- Octoberfest

More details in future eNews.

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

Join via Zoom this Thursday @ 10am

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

September 5

Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Isaiah 35:4-7a

Psalm 146

James 2:1-10 [11-13] 14-17

Mark 7:24-37

Torah Tuesdays will be suspended for the month of September this Tuesday will be the last until then. Classes will resume on October 5th.

Although the Torah does not include Genesis, people have requested a study of this book. Donna will begin November 2nd with this new study.

View the Torah Tuesday Showcase Videos

In Our Prayers...

Dan Bell, Paul Darrington, Steve Grosenbacher, Dorothy Gula, Judi Gualtieri, and Gail Quam.

Thank you to Donna Batchelor and Deacon Sharon Graves for leading us in worship the past two weeks.

Thank you to those who donated gift cards or money for their purchase toward Emmanuel's Family Promise sponsor week.

Barb's Medical Minute

If your dentist routinely takes X-rays of your mouth, there is a study that you should know about. Yale researchers found that people who had yearly X-rays were up to 3x more likely to develop brain tumors. Yes, you heard me, THREE TIMES!! Less radiation is used today, but any radiation exposure is risky since the risk increases with every X-ray you have. Never let a dentist give you “routine” X-rays. If there is a cavity or other problem, ask that only that area be X-rayed. Say Ah-h-h.

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.