Week of April 11 eNews -- Emmanuel Lutheran Church

Emmanuel Lutheran Church eNews

Second Sunday after Easter

Week of April 11, 2021

In this week's eNews...

April 6 @ 10am: Torah Tuesdays w/Donna Batchelor
April 8: Thursdays Together w/Pastor Hall
April 15: End Times w/Judi Johnson
April 20: Men's Breakfast resumes
April 25: May Day Baskets for foster teens
Signup is now open for Altar Flowers and Eternal Candle dedication for April-June of 2021 through the links below or contact the church office.

Thank you to all the volunteers during Lent and Easter that helped to make our services so meaningful. So much work and time was devoted to helping make a joyful season at Emmanuel.

Registration Information

You may also register for this coming weekend as well as next weekend through our website www.emmanuel-elca.org.
When you register for worship and find your preferred service is full, you might want to check the 11am worship for room!!
If you need to edit or cancel your registration, use the links provided in the email confirmation you received when registering.

Remember these guidelines when coming to worship:

6 feet social distancing requirements - do not crowd pews.
Remember to wear a mask with nose and mouth covered and use the hand sanitizer available in the narthex or pews.
Limited seating is available in the balcony. Please wait for an usher to escort you. The seats in the back of the sanctuary should only be used when the pews are "full".
Please do not stop and visit in the narthex or inside the sanctuary.
Wait for the ushers to dismiss your row. They start at the back of the sanctuary. For everyone’s safety and proper distancing, follow the ushers instructions.

Reminder: Please wear your Name Badges when attending worship so we know who you are while wearing your face masks!!! Also, please silence your cell phone out of consideration for all worshippers.

Donations are the financial life blood of our Church. We are blessed with a Congregation who are wonderful stewards; fully supporting all our ministries. Some parishioners still place their offering in the Collection Plates, but in the last few years electronic giving has been embraced by more and more parishioners. In addition to placing your envelope in the Collection Plate; you can now safely donate using your favorite credit card or direct payment from your bank or investment account.

Every Tuesday we have a dedicated group of counters who count donations collected during weekend’s Worship Services, but they also tabulate donations made with credit cards and directly from financial institutions. This tabulation allocates your donations however you have specified. Then the funds are deposited, and all of the donation information is entered into the Church’s accounting software.

We are always looking for volunteers to assist with counting. If you are interested or have any questions please contact the Treasurer’s Office on Tuesdays.

Blessings,

Chuck Koons, Church Treasurer

Upcoming Events and Opportunities:

What does the Bible tell us about the events of the end times? One prophecy that has been fulfilled - Jews have to be back in their land. If you are interested in learning more, join us as we look at the events of Bible prophecy, some fulfilled and those yet to come.

Contact Ed Crary at 920.412.8903

if you plan to attend the breakfast.

See the Torah Tuesday Video Showcase - Click Here

Join via Zoom this Thursday @ 10am

Do you enjoy making sure others are well fed? Can you make lunches once a month? The Coffee Talk ministry brings bag lunches each Tuesday and Thursday to homeless people at the Venice Train Depot. We need a few more volunteers who will prepare lunches and drop them off for some of Venice’s neediest residents. Email Pat Moser (psmos2@aol.com) or leave a message for her at 941-493-3541.

In Our Prayers...

Kathy Carlise, Davis Darrington, Jon Fusselman, Ken Gehrls, Sharon Graves, John Laslo, and Ralph Moreland

Barb's Medical Minute

A short nap in the afternoon is common in many countries and can provide an energy boost and clear senses. A mere 10 minute nap can leave you feeling more cheerful and alert. A 1/2 hour long nap can sharpen your senses and refresh your energy reserves. So put away your guilt and give yourself permission for a nap. Try to take a nap at the same time each day and use an alarm clock to ensure that you don’t fall into too deep a sleep. You nourish your being every time you take a nap. It can improve mood, vision, reflexes and memory! I need all that….night.

April thru June Now Available!

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 for April-June. Please submit your dedication with 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 April-June

Eternal Candle April-June

Readings for This Week

April 11

Second Sunday after Easter

Acts 4:32-35

Psalm 133

I John 1:1 - 2:2

John 20:19-31

April 18

Third Sunday after Easter

Acts 3:12-19

Psalm 4

I John 3:1-7

Luke 24:36b-48

For your information...

Want to know more about some of the items in eNews? When viewing the eNews online or on your mobile device and you see the pointing finger when running your mouse over a graphic or text, you will be able to link to more information such as a flyer, website, etc. Try it with the top picture of the church!!

Devotional/worship: Sunday Worship is posted after 8:30am to the website and the 10am service is live-streamed on FaceBook. Thursdays Together with Pastor Hall is accessible through the Zoom link above. All previous worship services are also available through our website by clicking on the Vimeo logo in the upper left corner of the posted video on the 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.