Week of September 26 eNews -- Emmanuel Lutheran Church

Emmanuel Lutheran Church eNews

Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Week of September 26, 2021

This week at Emmanuel...

September 26: Worship @ 8:30am and 10am (aBRIDGEd)
September 26: Sunday School @ 9:45am
September 26: Youth Group, 5-8pm
September 29: Confirmation Class, Zoom @ 7pm
September 30: Thursdays Together, Pastor Hall @10am
October 2: Worship @ 5pm

Click here to SIGN-IN for worship September 25/26

We are encouraging everyone, vaccinated or not, to PLEASE social distance and wear a face mask to worship.

Thank you.

Sign-up for the following activities is now available by clicking the corresponding picture:

October 15&16 and 18-23

Schedule your appointment by clicking the picture above.

The church code is fl725 with password photos.

Note: the online registration is only open Monday - Friday.

October 6 @4pm

Emmanuel Parking Lot

Celebrate your favorite sports team by wearing their apparel, decorating your car, etc.

Burgers & dogs will be served.

Please sign-up by September 30th

Sponsored by your Fellowship Team

Women of the ELCA (WELCA) invite you to a special fall event at Emmanuel

Friday, November 5 at noon

The woman in will enjoy a luncheon, program, fellowship, and honor, “Key Women.” We welcome our sisters from Church Women United. Among the honorees is Emmanuel WELCA member, Birdie Clark. The event will be held in Fellowship Hall, a catered lunch of sandwiches, veggie trays, and cookies will be served. All women and quests are welcome.

WELCA CIRCLE News

Deborah Circle

welcomes members and visitors to their meetings on October 12 and November 9 at 7 p.m.

The meetings will take place in Fellowship Hall. Bible lessons from Gather magazine will be studied. Deborah members are busy collecting layette items for Lutheran World Relief. Please contact Kathie Winemiller if you would like to join this circle and/or assist in Deborah’s layette ministry.

Soul Sister Circle

meeting on the 1st and 3rd Mondays each month at 1:00

The members meet in person in the front church office conference room. The meeting is also available on ZOOM. If you are interested in visiting or joining the circle, please contact Pat Crary. New members and guests are always welcome.

Dorcas Quilting Circle

meets every Monday morning in October and November.

The women will be sewing and constructing the quilts in meeting rooms at the church. New quilters are always welcome; you don’t need to know how to sew. To visit, join, or support this circle with supplies, please contact Jackie Miller.

God wants us to lift up those around us, whether it’s encouraging other women in our church family or helping out when needed. We all succeed when we support one another.

1 Thessalonians 5:11 "So continue encouraging each other and building each other up, just like you are doing already."

God bless, Dr. Marlyce Holbach, WELCA President

Monthly Update

On behalf of the Campus Renovation Task Force (CRTF), this is the first of monthly updates we will be sharing with our church family.

Our task force has adopted the following mission:

To ensure that Emmanuel’s facilities encourage making Christ known by creating a campus that is welcoming, functional and meets the needs of our congregation and community.

We are resuming interaction with Beebe Design Studio regarding the Narthex Renovation Project. However, due to high construction costs, material and contractor availability, this project will be monitored until a more manageable environment exists.

In the meantime, our efforts, in partnership with the Property Committee, will be directed at the entire campus, including the Sanctuary, Fellowship Hall, Rowe Hall and the Church Office. To this end, we have identified several capital improvements. Many of these are fully or partially funded and will improve the appearance, functionality and safety of our campus as well as preserve our property assets.

As these projects are approved by the Church Council, we will share details in future monthly communications.

KC Farrell, Chair

Campus Renovation Task Force.

Worship Studies...

Wednesdays

@7:00pm via Zoom

for youth 6th grade and up

Contact Pastor Hall

for more information

Thursdays Together

with Pastor Hall

10am via Zoom

Click the picture to join!!

Be "in the know"...

Drivers Wanted

Little things we do can make a BIG difference!

Sometimes members of our congregation aren't able to drive to a doctor's appointment or pick up a prescription.

If you are willing to occasionally help drive or need a lift somewhere, please give the office a call.

Christ In Our Home

October - December

is now available in the Narthex or at the church office

Campus Keepers

Looking for people willing to come to the church one morning a month and help with small painting, cleaning and repair projects around our Campus. Must be able to lift and use a ladder when necessary.

Willing to help?

Please contact Lynne Ross, Property Committee Chairperson

October 9-10 & 16-17

Items needed:

Soap -- Large Bar

White new socks

Women ankle socks

Hair brushes and combs

Dark wash cloths

Toothpaste

Toothbrush with cover

Shampoo/Conditioner

Individually food snacks (no chocolate)

Place items in tub in the Narthex

You are needed !!

We want to thank Sue Johnson for heading up this project and she needs your help! Contact the office if you are willing to help with sign-up in the Narthex, calling members who do not sign-up, or as a host during the photography sessions.

Thank you!

Begins Monday, October 11th

for 6-weeks at 10:30am

in Church Office

Grief and Grace is for anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. This does not have to be a recent loss…everyone experiences grief differently. If you would like the support of trained leaders and others who are dealing with loss, please contact Barb Spenks.

Every Sunday

9:45-10:30am

in Choir Room

Ages 5 thru

High School

Youth Group

5th Grade - Senior High Students

Sundays

@ 5-8pm

Contact Nick Sperry

Food -- Fellowship -- Fun

Support Our Youth

Several of our youth will be attending the ELCA Youth Gathering the end of July 2022 in Minneapolis. Please support them in the following fundraisers. If you have any questions, contact Nick Sperry, Youth Director.

Thanksgiving

Pumpkin Pies

$10 each

Pickup November 24th

11am-2pm in FH

Forms available in Narthex or by clicking here

Payment must accompany order.

Ordering deadline is

November 19th.

Help support our Youth!

Beautiful Holiday Evergreens

Including Wreaths, Cedar Garland, Reindeer & Sleigh Set, Tabletop Centerpiece

Order deadline is November 11th

Items will arrive Nov 29-Dec 10

Visit www.sherwoodforestfarms.com for pictures of these items.

To order: contact Nick Sperry or see the brochure in the Narthex

Readings for the Coming Weeks:

September 26

Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Numbers 11:4-6,10-16,24-29

Psalm 19:7-14

James 5:13-20

Mark 9:38-50

October 3

Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Genesis 2:18-24

Psalm 8

Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12

Mark 10:2-16

October 5 -- Torah Tuesdays Returns

October 6 -- Tailgate Party in Emmanuel parking lot

October 9 - November 14 -- Stewardship Campaign

October 11 -- Grief and Grace

October 15-24 -- Directory Pictures

October 9-17 -- Blessing Bag Collection

October 15-16 -- Virtual Synod Assembly

October 23 - God's Work, Our Hands

October 24 -- New Member Orientation

October 31 -- Octoberfest

More details for each event will be in future eNews editions.

Torah classes will resume on October 5th

View the Torah Tuesday Showcase Videos

Stewardship and Outreach Monthly Emphasis

Barb's Medical Minute...Who Knew?

You can get Salmonella from songbirds...you know, those pretty cardinals, finches, and wrens. So, the CDC advises no handling of wild birds (highly unlikely that you do that anyway,) but also to wash your hands after filling, cleaning, or touching outdoor bird feeders or bird baths. Also, a note for grandparents or parents with young children, be careful of playground equipment—especially monkey bars. They are good bird perches and usually have a plentiful supply of bird droppings on them.

The rule of wash your hands as soon as you come inside is a good one to have and then you can still enjoy our feathered friends and without worry!

A Few Openings left for 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.