Connecting at ELC
for September 19, 2021
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Greetings from Pastor Mark |
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Fellow Witnesses,
The Book of James, among many things, is calling us to a faith that works in a way that others can recognize an “Authentic Witness.” We encourage everyone to read the Book of James in one sitting in approximately 16 minutes. If time is short, read James 2:1-13 for the message about “Witnessing through our Resources and Goods.” Both services will include a brief, but very important installation of the new members of the ELC Board of Directors.
We remind everyone that we’ll be sharing in Holy Communion in the services as well as through the Drive Through Portico from 10:15-10:45 a.m. We also remind everyone that our children’s, youth, and adult discipleship classes are safely gathering from 9:30-10:30 a.m. throughout the facility, and weather permitting, even outside!
Your Fellow Witness,
Pastor Mark
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CONNECTION CAFE'
Help Needed!
With the return of the Connection Café, we need your help! We are asking for volunteers to help prep, run, and clean up after the Café. Please prayerfully consider volunteering for this fun and fulfilling ministry. Email John Cross or call 937-434-1798 for more information.
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COVID UPDATE
As we are seeing a rise in COVID cases across the state of Ohio and here in Montgomery County, we strongly encourage everyone to wear masks while attending indoor gatherings at Emmanuel. Our collective goal is to be able to continue to gather together and worship together.
As an effective method for reducing the spread of the virus, Emmanuel Lutheran Church leadership supports the CDC and Ohio State Public Health Guidance for all individuals to wear masks at indoor gatherings who are over the age of 2 and do not have a medical condition that makes it unsafe to wear a mask. And if you do feel sick, please avoid public gatherings and contact your physician.
More information and helpful links are provided here. In Christian love we encourage each of our members and guests to continue to do their part to limit the spread of the virus for our fellow brothers and sisters, and with special concern for children and the elderly.
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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!
New giving options have been added recently!
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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
Digital versions of the bulletins & prayers are available via the "Weekly Service Materials" link below, as printed bulletins are not currently 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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Lutherans for Life
"Life Quote" for 9/19/2021:
“God has put us in our roles as life-affirming Lutherans in this place at this time. We must continue despite the world’s resistance. We must lean on God because He will support us. We must remember He has the words of eternal life!” -- Virginia Flo, Regional Director of Minnesota and National Conference Director, Lutherans For Life
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Miami Valley Women's Center
Gala Fundraiser
October 29, 2021 - 6pm
Our local pregnancy care center, the Miami Valley Women's Center, is hosting their annual Gala Fundraising Event on Friday, October 29th at the Eichelberger Pavilion at Carillon Historical Park (1000 Carillon Blvd. Dayton, OH 45409). The evening will feature Keynote speaker, Dr. Bob Reccord, MVWC Client Testimonies, and a Ministry Update. Beginning at 6:00 p.m. guests are free to take part in the Ministry Tour and Fellowship. The Dinner and Program portion of the evening will begin at 7:00 p.m.
Emmanuel is sponsoring two tables at the Gala and we would love for you to join us! If you are interested, please call the church office at 937-434-1798. If you have questions about the event, please contact Kim Merritt at 937-294-1566.
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FALL 2021 DISCIPLESHIP CLASSES
Fall 2021 discipleship classes started Sept 12 and run from 9:30-10:15 each Sunday. We are offering four classes this fall block, including the Discovering Emmanuel course which we offer twice each year. Click the link below to view a description of the classes for this term, and make your plans to join us! NOTE: details on which classes are wholly in person vs both in person and online is included with the descriptions -- including the online access info for those classes that will be online.
REMINDER: If you are planning to join the Discovering Emmanuel course, please register via the link below so we can prepare materials.
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PLEASE NOTE: For those not able to attend the live class, recordings of both the Book of Jonah and Apostle Paul classes are available within a week of the class under the "Bible Study Recordings" link under Resources on the ELC Website.
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Women's Night of Worship
October 4, 2021
Join us for a night of singing and prayer with your ELC Sisters Monday, October 4th, 2021 7:00 p.m. Outside on the ELC grounds if weather allows, or indoor in the sanctuary if weather doesn't cooperate If outdoor, please bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Contact Laura Deisher with questions.
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Connection Opportunity -
Remembering a Loss
We have heard from 2 Emmanuel families recently sharing a way they connected with neighbors. Both of them, by God's provision, live next to a widow. In getting to know these ladies, the families learned the dates and details of each husband's death. This summer, on the anniversary of the passing of the loved one, the 2 families gave flowers from their garden, and cards made by the children… to comfort and cheer their widow neighbors.
Praise God for His love that these widows receive through the hearts and hands of our Emmanuel church family!
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.” 2 Corinthians1:3
Share YOUR connecting stories with Randy Holdeman, Manager of Connection Groups, rholdeman@emmanuellc.org or 937-238-8232
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Attendance Report for the
weekend of Sept 12
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8:00 am Worship Service
In Person - 100
Online - 51
11:00 am Worship Service
In Person - 103
Online - 74
Adult Discipleship Classes
In Person/Online -- 105
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Senior High Sunday School
In Person - 10
Junior High Sunday School
In Person - 16
Kingdom Kidz Sunday School
In Person Kids - 30
In Person Adults - 15
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Please note that Kathy Earley is now duplicating the DVD copies of the services. Requests should be made directly to her. As of now, only the 8:00am service is being recorded. Contact Dave Malas with any special requests.
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Altar Flowers
Altar flowers for Sunday, Sept 19 are given by Tony and Laura latessa
in celebration of Nick's 25th birthday!
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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