Emmanuel Lutheran Church eNews
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Week of April 25, 2021
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- April 25: May Day basket collection for foster teens
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April 27 @ 10am: Torah Tuesdays w/Donna Batchelor
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April 29: @ 10am: Thursdays Together w/Pastor Hall
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April 30: @ 9:30am: Centering Prayer w/Birdie Clark
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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.
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Please note that beginning next Sunday, May 2nd, Emmanuel will no longer offer the Sunday 11am service. This follows our normal summer schedule. If you are unable to make a reservation for the service you wish to attend, please contact the office during business hours -
M-Th, 8:30am-12noon.
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Registration Information
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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.
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Remember these guidelines when coming to worship: |
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- 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.
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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.
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One of our "Flock" needs a ride to worship |
We are looking for a ride to worship, once or twice a month on Saturday or Sunday, for one of our members who lives at Jacaranda Trace, which does not provide transportation on the weekend. If you are willing to help and would like more information, email Barb Spenks at parishnurse@emmanuel-elca.org or contact the office. |
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Last week I met on Zoom with some of my WELCA sisters for a board meeting and with others for Bible study. We gather around our smartphones or our computers to meet. Unfortunately, not meeting in person also affects WELCA’s Spring Gathering when WELCA normally elects officers. The WELCA slate of officers for 2021 includes:
- Marlyce Holbach, President
- Judy Daniels, Secretary
- Nancy Bollers, Treasurer
Since WELCA cannot host the Spring Gathering, you may vote by contacting Pat Crary, WELCA board member, either by email at ecrary9360@gmail.com or by phone at 941-882-3089. Votes are due by Friday, May 7.
A women’s ministry is vital to the spiritual health of women. WELCA provides an atmosphere conducive to women connecting with women; we encourage and challenge one another to grow in Christ. Emmanuel members may support Emmanuel’s women’s ministry with your prayers and a financial donation. Checks can be made out to WELCA; if you prefer to give cash please place it in an envelope and designate it to WELCA. Donations may be placed in the collection plate during services or mailed to Nancy Bollers, WELCA Treasurer, at 1880 Batello Dr., Venice, FL 34292-4630. Thank you for your support of WELCA’s ministries.
We know women want to use and share their gifts and talents. When the Lord gives us gifts and talents, He wants us to use them for His glory. If God has called you to be a part of the WELCA Board, to volunteer for future events, to join a circle for Bible study, to support one of the ministries for women, and more; you are welcome and encouraged to contact me at drmholbach@gmail.com or
God Bless,
Dr. Marlyce Holbach, WELCA President
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Easter season is upon us, lasting until May 16, following meaningful services held during Holy Week and on Easter day.
- The Maundy Thursday service featured a dialogue between Pr. Rob and Pr. Paul Oman, explaining the symbolism contained in the six murals that now grace the walls of the sanctuary. In case you missed it, Click here.
- The ‘Passion of our Lord’ was delivered by members of our Emmanuel family at the Good Friday service, culminating in the solemn ceremony of the cross being placed on the altar while Pr. Rob and worshipers reading responsively. Click here to view the service.
- A 7:30 a.m. ‘sunrise’ service was added on Easter with music and a message that differed from those offered at the other Easter services. We hope to continue holding a sunrise service in future years and would like to hear feedback and suggestions from those who attended.
We are happy to announce that capacity at services remains at 100 and singing has returned (with masks on). In addition, upcoming technology changes should help to improve both in-person and virtual services from an audio-visual standpoint.
Worship & Music Committee members continually evaluate COVID-related data and the protocols initiated this past year in order to provide meaningful worship services that blend beloved traditions and innovative changes while maintaining safety.
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We are really looking forward to having Vacation Bible School in person this year. Mark your calendars for June 21st through June 25th. There will be lots of fun activities for everyone, and I am looking forward to meeting each and every one of you!
Nick Sperry
Director of Youth and Family
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Upcoming Events and Opportunities: |
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Explore Centering Prayer to enrich your prayer life. Birdie Clark leads this group for those new to Centering Prayer as well as those who have perhaps practiced before on Fridays at 9:30am. All are welcome!
Please email or phone Birdie if you are interested or have questions at birdieclark48@aol.com or 941.488.4360.
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This event will be held outside in the pavilion behind the church. Canned goods collected will be given to the Center of Hope's Food Pantry in Venice. |
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Need a Hug...Give a Hug
Do you or someone need an extra "hug"? There are several prayer shawl's available in the Narthex. Pick one or several up and feel or give the comfort of God's Love. Special thanks to Jadynne Berg for keeping this ministry alive.
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Walter Anderson (Mike's father), Jack Eagon, Susie Esposito, and Sharon Graves.
For the family and friends of Susan Racca as they mourn the death of her mother, Florence Hendricks at the age of 105.
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Thank you to each of you who have supported Dorcas with your donations of fabric, sheets, etc.. Dorcas has now made 272 quilts. We continue to need your donations of sheets of any size, any color, flat or fitted. We appreciate your help for our mission to help others keep warm somewhere in the world. Jackie Miller |
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It is so wonderful that every week we see members returning to church for the first time in over a year or visitors that feel safe to come to our services. I just want to reassure everyone that strict sanitation procedures and safety precautions are still being adhered to at Emmanuel. It is still encouraged to have everyone register online for contact tracing, if needed. Everyone is entering through the Narthex, we are social distancing by sitting every other pew and six feet apart, requiring masks and making sure everyone gets their hands sanitized before entering the sanctuary. In addition, all necessary surfaces are sanitized between every service, we still dismiss from the back, and have our “to go” communion available at the exit doors inside the sanctuary (which is why we want you to sit on the same side of the church where you parked and we discourage “crossing over” to the other door). I hope there are no concerns, but if you have any, please let me know.
Barb Spenks, Parish Nurse
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May thru July Now Available! |
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July sign-ups are 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.
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April 25
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Acts 4:5-12
Psalm 23
I John 3:16-24
John 10:11-18
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May 2
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Acts 8:26-40
Psalm 22:25-31
I John 4:7-21
John 15:1-8
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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.
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Cell Phone for Emergencies: 612.840.7798
Cell Phone for Emergencies: 610.216.3394
Cell Phone for Emergencies: 941.586.8066
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Emmanuel Lutheran Church
790 Tamiami Trail S
Venice, FL 34285
info@emmanuel-elca.org
941.488.4942
Office Hours: M-Th
8:30am-12noon
Closed Friday
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