ELC eNews

The Weekly Newsletter of

Emmanuel Lutheran Church

Venice, Florida

Week of

January 27-28, 2024

"To Know Christ and Boldly Make Him Known"

This week at Emmanuel...

January 27: Lector & Usher Training @9:00am & 10am
January 27: Confirmation Class @3pm, Room 103
January 27: Adult Christian Education (ACE) Forum @4:15pm
January 27: Worship @5:00pm
January 28: Worship @8:30am
January 28: Adult Christian Education (ACE) Forum @9:30am
January 28: Children's Sunday School @10:15am
January 28: FaithBridge Worship @10:15am
January 29: Dorcas Quilting @9:00am
January 29: Centering Prayer @10:00am
January 30: Torah Tuesday @10:00am, VOTI
January 30: Mahjong @12:30pm
January 31: Joyful Ringers @10:15am
January 31: FaithBridge Band Practice @2:30pm
January 31: Sanctuary Choir @4pm
January 31: Youth Group @5pm
February 1: Thursdays Together @ 10am, Office Center & Zoom
February 1: Jan's Exercise Class @10:30am
February 1: Connections Book Discussion @1pm
February 3: Confirmation Class @3pm, Room 103
February 3: Adult Christian Education (ACE) Forum @4:15pm, Room 101
February 3: Worship @5:00pm

More information about several of these events follows.

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ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION (ACE) FORUM

Returns this week to Rowe Hall, Room 101

Saturday 4:15pm Sunday 9:30am

The Forum Preview

Episode 003:

Lent is Coming

(Click below to watch the episode)

Worship Volunteer Training -

calling Lectors & Ushers!

Whether you are new to volunteering at worship services or an "old hat", mark your calendars for these upcoming trainings/refreshers:

Lectors - Saturday, January 27th @ 9am

Ushers - Saturday, January 27th @ 10am

All trainings will be held in the Sanctuary.

"A Widower's Lament"

by Ronald K. Rittgers

Lenten Services Reference

Cost $10

Sign-up for your copy in the Narthex.

Payable by check, cash, or through your electronic giving account by clicking on Miscellaneous and indicating for Lament. Books can be picked up in the office or from Barb in the Narthex.

Click on the book for a synopsis.

Click here to reserve your copy of "A Writer's Lament"

Love Wins

by Rob Bell

Adult Christian Education

beginning Feb 3-4

available in several formats (including used) from Amazon, at local bookstores or the library.

Bell challenges Christian readers to examine their views on heaven, hell, damnation, traditions, and God’s love. Key points will be discussed from the chapter read before each session. The Feb 3-4 weekend reading is the Preface and chapter 1 of “Love Wins”.

All sessions will be held in room 101, on Saturdays at 4:15 pm and Sunday mornings at 9:30am.

Book Discussion

on Thursdays beginning February 1st @1pm

for 5 weeks in Room 101

Led by author Jane Ann McLachlan

Newcomers are welcome!

Books are available from Jane Ann Proceeds donated to LWR.

Contact Kathy Anderson

for more information.

Click above for information!

HELP!! HELP!! HELP!!

Lutheran World Relief

Friday, February 9, 9am-2pm

Monday, February 12, 9am

Area churches will be dropping off quilts for LWR and we need volunteers on Friday to help unload them and place in the Fellowship Hall then to load them into the truck on Monday. Click below to sign-up to volunteer.

Devotions for Lent

Now Available in the Narthex

or at the Office.

Click the picture above for a summary of this booklet.

To Benefit Family Promise

Saturday, February 10

2-6pm

@Shuck N' Ale

648 Tamiami Trl, Venice

Click picture above for more information

Barb's Medical Minute

15% of adults have some hearing loss, but even worse, 50% over the age of 75 have disabling hearing loss. There’s no one cause for age-related hearing impairment, but genetics, exposure to loud noises and nutrition all play a role. Viruses and bacteria can also be contributing factors.

So here we go again with what you should eat to protect your hearing:

Magnesium helps destroy free radicals that can damage hairs the carry sound to the auditory nerve.
Low levels of Potassium may disrupt inner ear fluid.
Too little Folate has been linked to hearing loss.
A lack of Zinc can make it harder for the middle ear to heal from infections.
Omega-3s help improve blood supply to the cochlea.

To be honest, there isn’t a whole lot of all of this that I will eat, but I do like cashews, eggs, and does the jelly in a donut count as fruit?

Please keep the following people in your prayers:

Jean McMillan
Crystal Reinhardt
Marie VanNosdall

New Sign-ups for 2024

2024 Altar Flower Sign-up

Submit your payment of $35 with dedication to the church ASAP.

2024 Eternal Candle Sign-up

Submit your payment of $15 and dedication to the church ASAP.

If you are unable to sign-up online, Click Here for the form to print and return with payment.

January Emphasis for Outreach & Stewardship

Ongoing events...

Saturdays after Worship

In Narthex

Sundays 9:15am-10:15am

In Fellowship Hall

Come enjoy a cup and mingle!!

Hosts are still needed. Sign-up in the Narthex.

Garden Angels

@8:00am

1st & 3rd Monday of each month

Work on Outside Projects

Campus Keepers

@9:00am

3rd Thursday of each month

Help Peter with light maintenance projects such as painting, repairs, etc.

Dorcas Circle - Quilts - Every Monday @ 9am in Room 105/106. Pennie Anderson, Leader.

Soul Sisters - Local Projects - First &Third Monday @ 1pm in the Office Center, Pat Crary, Leader.

Deborah Circle - Baby Kits - Second Tuesday @ 3pm in Room 101, Kathie Winemiller, Leader.

All women are invited to join a circle for fellowship and devotions.

Centering Prayer

Every Monday Morning

with Birdie Clark

10-11am in the Sanctuary

Come and join us!

Torah Tuesdays

10:00am every Tuesday

Venetian Room, Matthew Hall

at Village on the Isle

Click the picture

to view the videos and class booklets.

Mahjong on Tuesdays

Every Tuesday, 1-3pm

Room 106

All skill levels Welcomed!!

Widow's Lunch

First Tuesday of Every Month

@12noon at Bob Evans

Contact Jackie Sapp for Info!

Men's Breakfast

Third Tuesday Every Month

at Abby's on Miami

7:30-8:30am

Thursdays Together

10am via Zoom & at the Office Center

Click the picture to join in the conversation

Jan's Exercise Class

10:30am every Thursday

Pinebrook South Club House

1348 Featherbed Ln, Venice

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