Connecting at ELC
for November 22, 2020
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Greetings from Pastor Mark |
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Brothers and Sisters,
The National Election and the International Pandemic have prompted reflection on how the future will unfold for us Christians and for the Holy Christian Church. The message this week will be a very timely one in the “Called to Believe, Teach and Confess” series, as “The Christian in Society and Last Things” will be considered with the text of John 17:15-19. Please read the entire Seventeenth Chapter of John which provides us “The High Priestly Prayer of Jesus” for all the disciples, both then and now. We’re excited to hear all that the Lord has laid on the heart of Mr. Randy Holdeman, the ELC Director of Connection Groups and Worship.
News of great importance now is that Operation Christmas Child boxes are being received at ELC through Monday, November 23. Please note the article and link below that provides all the needed information for drop off. Please keep the efforts of all ELC individuals, families, and groups in your prayers as we work together to meet the challenging goal of 600 boxes. We can’t help but think that the pandemic is impacting the efforts of the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child around the globe, which means our sacrificial giving is greatly needed!
See the news and link below regarding the Thanksgiving Eve Holy Communion Service this Wednesday, November 25th, and especially note that there will be NO dessert fellowship this year.
Make sure to save the date of Sunday, November 29th for the "Farewell and Godspeed" for Adreel and Sahreem George. If you wish to give them a "Going Away" gift, all cards and gifts need to be given directly to the two of them, since we’ll not be handling these items through the ELC office.
Blessings,
Pastor Mark
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WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Volunteer staffing for services is an important part of worship on Sunday mornings. We have volunteer needs in many areas and would ask for congregants who have returned to in-person worship to prayerfully consider serving one Sunday per month. Volunteers are most critically needed on the Audio/Visual team and on the 11:00 service Worship team, but also as Ushers, Greeters, Cantors, Lectors, and at the Connection Center for both services.
Please contact Pastor Mark, Randy Holdeman, or John Cross in the church office at 937-434-1798 or office@emmanuellc.org.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR WILLINGNESS TO SERVE
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Come join for worship in our Sanctuary
during the 8:00 am or 11:00 am services!
We are blessed to see more of our congregants returning to in-person worship and are excited to be inviting children forward for the sharing of the children’s message once again.
Please let us know how these work for you.
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SUNDAY WORSHIP
LIVE-STREAM
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Click the photo above to go directly to our Live Stream page. You can pull up the Live Stream on your phone, tablet or computer! Worship wherever you are!
Sundays at 8:00 am & 11:00 am
Worship at home or here at Emmanuel!
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Click the photo link above to be connected to our online giving!
We have multiple giving options available!
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Connection Card
If you attended or watched the live stream or the recording of our service, please make sure that you fill out the digital Connection Card so that we know you worshiped with us. Stay Connected with Us. Click our Logo on the right to be taken directly to the Connection Card.
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Bulletins, Prayer List, & Sermon Notes
Digital versions of the bulletins, prayers, and sermon notes are provided here as printed bulletins are not available for distribution prior to worship services. Please feel free to print out copies to bring to services or view the digital versions from your phone or tablet during the service. All service materials are also available to be viewed on the in-service slides.
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Altar Flowers
If you wish to honor a special occasion or remember a loved one with a bouquet for the Altar, the sign-up book for Altar Flowers is located at the Connection Center. Suggested donations for floral bouquets are $25.00.
If you do request Altar Flowers, please make sure to have them picked up by Monday afternoon to make sure that the flowers still look beautiful!
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Mid-Week Advent Services
Due to recent public health advisories, Advent Service plans
are being reworked. We will be providing mid-week services
during Advent, and details will be published soon.
Christmas Eve Candlelight & Communion Services
December 24th - 5:00 pm , 7:00 pm, 9:00 pm
Christmas Day Service
December 25th - 9:30 am
Note: For Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, we will be using
a reservation system to ensure we maintain appropriate distancing within the service. More info to come soon!
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DON'T FORGET!!
Soups 'n Sweets Sale
Order Deadline is Nov 29th
We are now taking orders for the Christmas Soups 'n Sweets Sale. Order quarts of soup, specialty desserts and pies, and mini cheese balls - individually or by the bundle.
Proceeds will be used for ELC's Lutheran Women in Missions projects. More information please contact Christine Tripp - tripp.cl@gmail.com
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Connection Group Opportunity…
Order "LWML Soups & Sweets" and Give to Neighbors and Missions at the Same Time!
Many of us are looking for ways to bless others as the holidays approach.
One ELC family shared, "We are ordering extra soups from LWML to give some of our neighbors as Christmas gifts. These neighbors are older and alone, and the soup will make an easy and comforting meal for them. At the same time, this gift allows us to share about our church and our wonderful ladies who serve in so many ways. And to top it all off, the proceeds from the soup sales will bless mission projects all over the world!
You can still order "Soups 'n Sweets" through Sunday 11/29, so consider ordering a couple extra to give as gifts to some neighbors or coworkers. Share your connection ideas with Randy Holdeman, ELC Director of Connection Groups, rholdeman@emmanuellc.org.
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Kingdom Kidz
Advent Kickoff:
Unfortunately, due to recent public health advisories, we will not be holding the kickoff event on Nov 22. The Jesse Tree Family Devotion Kit (which includes a devotional, tree and ornaments!) are available for pickup in the Fellowship Hall anytime on Sunday, Nov 22.
If you're unable to pick up your kit on Sunday, please reach out to Katelyn, klloyd@emmanuellc.org, so we can arrange a pickup time for your kit.
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Thanksgiving Eve Service
November 25, 7pm
Join us for our Thanksgiving Eve Service,
with Holy Communion, at 7pm on November 25.
PLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately, due to recent public
health advisories, we will NOT be able to hold
the dessert fellowship following the service.
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HEY KINGDOM KIDZ!!
We’ve been having a great time at our Family Style Classes and are excited to have some in-person events come back into the mix. Join us every Sunday Morning in the Fellowship Hall!
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Not Too Late to Join in on the
Adult Discipleship Class !!
You can tune in via LiveStream after the 8am service, or come in person! Bob Forsberg continues with the class he started earlier this year on Exodus through Leviticus. Class is held in the sanctuary.
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Shoebox Collection time!!
ELC GOAL 600
Gospel Opportunities
It is that time of year again. Please pick up your empty boxes on focus table in the narthex. Box collection will run bthrough Monday, November 23.
Collection times are:
- Friday, Nov 20 from 10am-12 noon and 4:30pm-6:30pm
- Sat, Nov 21 & Sun, Nov 22 from 12:30pm-6:30pm
- Monday, Nov 23 from 8am-12 noon
You can also help with our goal by building a
box online by clicking the button below:
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Attendance Report for Sunday, November 15th |
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8 am Worship Service
In Person - 83
Online - 148
Adult Discipleship Class
In Person - 19
Online - 39
Senior High Sunday School
Teachers - 3
Students - 10
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11 am Worship Service
In Person - 66
Online - 88
Junior High (Confirmation Class)
In Person - 5
Online - 13
Kingdom Kidz Sunday School
Children - 10
Parents - 16
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Please note that Kathy Earley is now providing the DVD copies of the services. Requests should be made directly to her. As of now only the 8:00 am service is being recorded. Please contact Dave Malas with any special requests. |
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Flowers for this Sunday, November 22
are given by Dwight Goforth
in Celebration of Kathy's Birthday!
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"Life Quote" for 11-22-2020
“This Thanksgiving, let’s remember exactly what God has bought for us with the blood of His Son—not just anything, but everything that matters: Pardon from sin and release from guilt. Peace with God and a home in heaven. We come empty-handed to this banquet of blessings. No marshmallow-topped side dish of good works can earn us a place at this buffet. We have nothing to offer God in exchange, yet ‘[t]he LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy” (Psalm 126:3).’” Sarah Habban, Time of Grace
A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life • www.lutheransforlife.org
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Emmanuel Lutheran Church | 937-434-1798 | emmanuellc.org
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