Weekly Word | April 29, 2022 | Issue 38

As we continue to protect those most vulnerable during the outbreak of Covid-19 in the congregation, we will not be meeting in person this coming Sunday, May 1.

Please join us at 10am for a livestream on YouTube of the Third Sunday in Easter worship!

We will be back with all activities in the church on Monday, May2.

Here's the link to Sunday's scheduled livestream. You will receive the Worship email on Sunday at 8:00 a.m. (so that it'll be higher up in your Inbox around 10:00 a.m.). If you're subscribed to our channel you can set a reminder!

Remember that it takes a few hours for YouTube to process our livestream video after we finish filming.

See details for your worship viewing options

Bible Study and Group News

The Caregiver Support Group meets on the first Thursday of the month at 11:00am in the nursery; the next meeting is Thursday, May 5.

Pr. Adam’s Grief Group meets on the second and fourth Friday of the month in the nursery. This group is for those who have experienced loss. The group meets next Friday, May 13, at 1:00pm.

The Tuesday Morning 10am Women’s Bible Study is meeting again, with our next gathering Tuesday, May 3. We are reading the Rachel Held Evans book Faith Unraveled and have just started with the introduction and the first chapter. You can read it for free on Kindle Unlimited right now or check it out at the public library or buy the paperback through Amazon. Contact Pr. Tricia for a Zoom invite!

The Wednesday 10am Lectionary Study group led by Hal Vogelaar and Larry Gordon meets in the Fellowship Hall. The lectionary is the weekly Bible texts used at the upcoming Sunday worship. All are welcome!

There is a Bible study at 9:30am on the last Tuesday of the month at the Prescott home of Karen and Bruce Lamb. This group has been together for several years and is now open for a few more folks! The group is self-led, fully vaccinated and boosted, and currently following an online curriculum with a Bible text and guided questions. Please contact Karen at 928-778-5199 for more information.

Jim Rebholz leads a Thursday evening Bible Study at their home. They meet at 6:30pm for dessert (you can count on a fabulous dessert by Carole) and the study starts at 7:00pm. Contact Jim for the address and more information at 925-989-7186.

A new Bible study group will be starting up in May, led by Jean and Gary Kiser. Look for more information to come!

ELC Camping Group: Join Us!

Potato Patch Campground, Prescott National Forest - Recreation.gov

Prescott National Forest Campers looking for some peace and quiet will find this relaxing campground offers cool summertime temperatures and easy access from scenic Hwy 89A in central Arizona. The campground is located at 7,200 ft. in elevation between Mingus Mountain and Woodchute Wilderness in a beautiful ponderosa pine forest.

We are heading to Potato Patch on Mingus Mountain for a three-night midweek trip on May 17-20. You can reserve a site by clicking Read More or use one of the first come/first serve sites. There should be plenty of spots to camp at. If you are camping with us, please contact Glenn Zimbelman 928-363-9155 or glennz@gmail.com.

Bring your favorite board game! Sites 12,14,15 already taken by our group. Site 13 is a double site so you could partner with another camper. Great to have another ministry happening at ELC!

Music Notes

Our sanctuary's looking a bit greener!

We can still use a few more silk plants to help with a bit of sound dampening in some areas and for esthetics (camouflage the mic stands, the monitors and cables). Just bring them in or let Kimberly or Pr. Tricia know. Thanks to those who have done so already!

We want to hear you!

If you have musical talent that you want to offer for either church service, please sign up on the volunteer sheet in the music room, posted on one of the cupboard doors. Maybe you have an instrument you need to dust off and put to good use or maybe you play banjo or guitar? All music is welcome. Call Gene at 928-713-0591 with any questions.

The bells are RRRRRRinging!

Hear the Bells of St. Luke's and the High Desert Ringers on Sunday, May 8 at 3:00pm at St. Luke's Episcopal Church.

This image of Jubilate is from one of our outside worship services

Happy Earth Day from the Interfaith Action Team!

Want to learn more about Earth Day and Earth Week?

Read April's ICAT Article

The Spring Fling has been postponed

The new date will be announced as soon as possible

Celebrating this Week

Happy Birthday!

Tom Williams, May 3

Lori Frey, May 4

Gail Jedlund, May 6

Jerry Skillman took this picture of the sunrise over Prescott on Monday, April 25. Although we wish the fires were not here, they do make for amazing sunrises!

What do you do when Covid quarantine keeps you home? Here is Sounds Like Reign singing, “Sweet Hour of Prayer” from the Silo Sessions.

May Outreach: Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity is an international, non-profit, ecumenical organization dedicated to building affordable housing in partnership with people in need. Habitat affiliates throughout the world build or renovate houses with low-income families and then sell the houses to these families at no profit and no interest.

Click on the picture to visit their website

There are a couple more days to donate to Only-A-Child!

Emmanuel Lutheran Church

7763 E. Long Look Dr.

Prescott Valley, AZ 86314

PH (928) 772-4135

FX (928) 759-3541

Office Hours

Monday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Camping Group at the Potato Patch: May 17-20