Download Report

November 15, 16 & 17, 2014
Saints Triumphant
How to Survive the End of the World:
“HOLD ON”
Emanuel Ev. Lutheran Church & School
A Growth and Learning Center
New London, WI
WE WELCOME OUR VISITORS
We would like to extend a warm welcome to all our visitors
this morning! We are glad you came to worship the Lord Jesus Christ
with us today. He has won our salvation and has made us his own
dear children by his sacrifice on the cross and has sealed our hope
with his resurrection from the dead. We hope that our joy and peace
we have in Him will be your joy and peace as well.
MORNING PRAISE
The Morning Praise Service will be Used for the
8:00 & 10:30 a.m.
“Morning Praise” is based on the historic service called “Matins.”
Joined to Christ,our risen Lord, we glorify God as we rise to the
activities of this new day.
PRAYER BEFORE OUR WORSHIP
“In the name of God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
I thank you, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, your dear Son,
that you have kept me this night from all harm and danger. Keep me
this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may
please you. Into your hands I commend my body and soul and all
things. Let your holy angel be with me, that the wicked foe may have
no power over me. Amen.”
| 1 Page
“Hold On”
BELLS
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION
OPENING HYMN.............................. “Jerusalem the Golden” – CW 214
Jerusalem the golden,
With milk and honey blest—
The sight of it refreshes
The weary and oppressed.
I know not, oh, I know not
What joys await us there,
What radiancy of glory,
What bliss beyond compare.
They stand, those halls of Zion,
All jubilant with song
And bright with many an angel
And all the martyr throng.
The Prince is ever in them;
The daylight is serene;
The pastures of the blessed
Are ever rich and green.
There is the throne of David,
And there, from care released,
The shout of them that triumph,
The song of them that feast;
And they who with their leader
Have conquered in the fight
Forever and forever
Are clad in robes of white.
| 2 Page
Oh, sweet and blessed country,
The home of God’s elect!
Oh, sweet and blessed country
That eager hearts expect!
Jesus, in mercy bring us
To that dear land of rest;
You are with God the Father
And Spirit ever blest.
M:
O Lord, open my lips
M:
Hasten to save me, O God.
M:
Give glory to God, our light and our life.
COME, OH COME, LET US SING TO THE LORD
Soloist to sing refrain through first
Congregation to repeat refrain
Soloist to sing verses
| 3 Page
Refrain:
| 4 Page
CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION
C:
Gracious Father, You know the secrets of our hearts. You see
the habits we try to hide, the hatred we harbor, and the sin
to which we are tolerant and blind. You see that we are not
the people You created us to be, nor are we the people we
like others to think we are. And yet, because of Your mercy,
we flee not from, but to You. We pray, forgive our many
faults and failures. Set the cross of Your Son Jesus between
Your judgment and our sin. Hide us by Your grace, and cover
over every one of our sins with your love. Enable us, by your
Holy Spirit, to amend our sinful ways and live according to
Your will and command.
Silence for personal confession and reflection
M:
C:
By God’s grace you are a forgiven people! The highest heaven
cannot contain our Lord; His mercy is inexhaustible. Jesus gave
Himself for our sins, and through Him, and by His command, I
forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the
Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
The Lord be with you!
And with your spirit!
PRAYER OF THE DAY
M:
C:
M:
C:
Let us pray.
Lord God Almighty, we pray for your Holy Spirit. May he be
the One who directs our thinking and shapes our attitudes,
so that we always look forward to the end of this present evil
age.
Keep us steadfast in true and living faith,
and present us at last holy and blameless before you.
| 5 Page
M:
C:
We pray through Jesus Christ, your only Son, our Lord, who
lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and
forever.
Amen.
Please be seated
ANTHEM (8:00) ................................ “I Sing a Song of the Saints of God”
Emanuel School Grades 3 & 4
FIRST LESSON ...................................................... Daniel 12:1-3 (p. 888)
When that last day comes, those who rise to live
will shine like the brightness of the heavens
PSALM OF THE DAY…….God’s Word Is Our Great Heritage – CW 293
(5:15 & 6:30)
God’s Word is our great heritage
And shall be ours forever;
To spread its light from age to age
Shall be our chief endeavor.
Through life it guides our way;
In death it is our stay.
Lord, grant, while worlds endure,
We keep its teachings pure
Throughout all generations.
| 6 Page
PSALM OF THE DAY................................................................. Psalm 63
(8:00 & 10:30)
In the Morning I Will Sing
Refrain:
Verses sung by soloist/choir:
O God, you are my God, for you I long;
for you my soul is thirsting.
My body pines for you
like a dry, weary land without water.
So I gaze on you in the sanctuary
to see your strength and your glory.
Refrain:
For your love is better than life,
my lips will speak your praise.
So I will bless you all my life,
in your name I will lift up my hands.
My soul shall be filled as with a banquet,
my mouth shall praise you with joy.
Refrain:
| 7 Page
On my bed I remember you.
On you I muse through the night,
For you have been my help; in the shadow
of your wings I rejoice.
My soul clings to you;
Your right hand holds me fast.
Refrain:
GOSPEL LESSON ............................................. Mark 13:24–27 (p. 1006)
The Last Day will be a day of great distress,
but not for those who lived and died in Christ.
HYMN OF THE DAY ........................ “Forever With the Lord” – CW 213
Forever with the Lord!
Amen! So let it be.
Life from the dead is in that word,
My immortality.
While time on earth is spent,
Absent from him I roam,
Yet nightly pitch my moving tent
A day’s march nearer home.
My Father’s house on high,
Home of my soul, how near
At times, to faith’s foreseeing eye
The golden gates appear!
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
Lord, be at my right hand,
Then can I never fail.
If you uphold me, I shall stand;
With you I shall prevail.
| 8 Page
So when my dying breath
Shall rend the veil in two,
By death I shall escape from death
To endless life with you.
I’ll know as I am known;
How shall I love that word
And oft repeat before the throne,
“Forever with the Lord!”
SERMON ........................................ 1 Thessalonians 4:13 – 18 (p. 1171)
How to Survive the End of the World: “HOLD ON!”
Please stand
TE DEUM
You Are God; We Praise You
Soloists to sing refrain through first
Congregation to repeat refrain
Refrain:
M:
C:
With the angels in heaven:
(sung) We praise you, we praise you!
M:
C:
With the cherubim and seraphim:
(sung) We praise you, we praise you!
| 9 Page
M:
C:
With apostles and prophets:
(sung) We praise you, we praise you!
M:
C:
With the martyrs and your holy Church:
(sung) We sing in endless praise!
Refrain
M:
C:
Creator of all things:
(sung) We praise you, we praise you!
M:
C:
O Jesus Christ, the Son of God:
(sung) We praise you, we praise you!
M:
C:
O Spirit, most Holy:
(sung) We praise you, we praise you!
M:
C:
To the Trinity most blessed:
(sung) We sing in endless praise!
Refrain
M:
C:
O Christ, King of glory:
(sung) We praise you, we praise you!
M:
C:
You became a man to set us free:
(sung) We praise you, we praise you!
M:
C:
You have risen to free us:
(sung) We praise you, we praise you!
M:
C:
And with all your saints in glory:
(sung) We sing in endless praise!
Refrain
OFFERING……………………………...”Pizzas for Technology” Project Update
Please sign the Friendship Registers at the end of the pew
| 10 Page
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name,
thy kingdom come, thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom
and the power and the glory
forever and ever. Amen.
REMEMBERING THE SAINTS WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE US INTO GLORY
M:
Over the past year it has pleased almighty God, in his
wisdom, to take out of this world the souls of the following
departed brothers and sisters in Christ. We remember them
with the sure hope of a blessed reunion in heaven.
The minister will read the following names:
Gary Affeldt
Vernon Baehman
Nancy Besaw
Sylvia Bunnell
Neil Davis
Phyllis Dent
Sadie Diem
Lucille Fritz
Edna Grawvunder
Eugene Gresen
Mary Guthu
Dana Hill
Dorothy Hintz
Dona Johnson
Harvey Juech
Earl Kent
Phyllis Klinger
Grace Kloehn
Keith Knapp
Carol Lambert
Carl Larsen
David LaValley
Edna Mundt
Carolyn Olson
Delbert Otis
Darla Poppy
Renee Raddatz
Ruth Reese
Sharon Rogers
Marion Schneider
Gertrude Seefeld
Helga Seversen
Jack Spencer
Arlene Sternberg
Doris Stiebs
Leland Wing
| 11 Page
BELL TOLL
A moment of silence.
M:
O Lord God, Lord of life and death, we thank you for all the
mercies with which you blessed these saints, now fallen
asleep. We thank you especially for having brought them to
the knowledge of your Son, Jesus Christ.
We pray that you comfort their families and all who mourn
their deaths with your precious promises, and cheer them with
the sure hope of a blessed reunion in heaven.
Grant their lifeless bodies rest and at last, together with us all,
a joyful resurrection to life everlasting. Teach us to number
our days aright, that we may gain hearts of wisdom and finally
be saved, through Jesus Christ, our risen and ever-living Lord.
C:
(spoken) Amen.
SEMINARY REFLECTION .............. “Lord, When Your Glory I Shall See”
THE BLESSING
M:
C:
The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.
The Lord look on you with favor and give you peace.
Amen.
Presiding Minister & Message – Pastor Marcus Schulz
Pianist – Mrs. Jill Kock
Guitar / Soloist – Mr. Drew Kock
Soloist – Mr. John Sulzle
Soloist – Mrs. Angela Schabo
| 12 Page
Worship Series:
“How To Survive the End of the World”
The Book of Eli,” “The Darkest Hour,”
Contagion,” The Day After Tomorrow.” The
list of doomsday movies that Hollywood
produces is incredible. Yet, they keep
coming. There’s something about these end
of the world stories that fascinates us,
frightens us and keeps us coming back for more. The theme that
inspires is survival. Against all odds, when all hope is lost humanity
grabs hold of courage, defies the enemy and turns the tide.
What Hollywood won’t show is the real end of the world story. The
end is coming. For some it will be a day of judgment and destruction,
grief and pain like nothing even seen or imagined before. The Bible
calls this “eternal death.” But for others the end of the world will
make the beginning of a new life where pain and trouble will cease
forever. When that day comes, on which side of the fence are you
going to be on? How will you survive the end of the world?
Contact Information for the Executive Director
If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions,
you can put a note in my mailbox in the narthex
(located next to the confirmation picture boards),
call me at 982-3943, or email RYerkeyRet@Charter.Net
Richard Yerkey, Executive Director
Pastoral Visits
If you, a friend, or a family member, are in need of a pastor visit,
please call the Emanuel office at 982-5444 or email us at
eman@emanuelnl.org and let us know about the situation. We are
not always aware of those that may be in need of a visit, so your help
would truly be appreciated. Thank you for helping us help others!
| 13 Page
Emergency Pastor for November 17 – November 23
Pastor Schulz – 920-538-3617
Emanuel Information
Service Times
 Saturday: 5:15 p.m.
 Sunday: 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
 Monday: 6:30 p.m.
 The radio broadcast airs at 9:00 a.m. each Sunday morning on
WJMQ, 92.3 FM
Each Sunday from 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
 Sunday School (school classrooms)
 Bible Studies and Fellowship (narthex & various Emanuel rooms)
Office Hours & Contact Information
 200 E. Quincy Street, New London, WI 54961
 Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
 Phone: 920-982-5444
 Church Email: eman@emanuelnl.org
 Church Website: www.emanuelnl.org
 School Email: school@emanuelnl.org
 School Website: elstigers.org
Pastor Bill Heiges, Administrative Pastor:
Ext: 311; wheiges@emanuelnl.org
Pastor Marcus Schulz, Vision/Mission/Outreach Pastor:
Ext: 310; mschulz@emanuelnl.org
Matt Foley, Principal: Ext: 112; mfoley@emanuelnl.org
Jack VandeGuchte, Youth & Family Staff Minister:
Ext: 314; jvandeguchte@emanuelnl.org
Last Weekend’s Attendance: 954
Last Weekend’s Guest Attendance: 89
Emanuel Prayer Group: 920-740-0782
ionedorschner@gmailcom or prayers@emanuelnl.org
| 14 Page
Large Print Hymnals
Large-print copies of the service are available for
anyone in need – please ask an usher for a copy.
Attention Hearing Impaired Members
Special receivers are available to help you hear the service. Ask one of
our ushers for a receiver and return it to an usher after the service.
Parent Room
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me.” We love children and
encourage their worship. Please don’t feel embarrassed if your child
is restless during the service. You are among caring people who
understand. If you feel that your children are distracting others from
worship, you may take them to the entryway or a parent’s room is
available. There is a closed-circuit TV in the room to watch & listen to
the service. An usher can assist you in locating this room, also called
the “Bible Class Room”.
Wheelchair Area
For your convenience, there are two areas set aside to accommodate
members with wheelchairs, walkers, or other special space needs.
Ushers are available to assist you to the following locations:
 Halfway down the middle and side isles on the lectern side of
church, there is a pew with wheelchair space on either end.
 In the right half of the front row, also on the lectern side, there is a
larger area with wheelchair space.
This Week’s Today’s Light Bible Readings
Week 95 (November 17 – November 22)
Monday .....................................................................1 Timothy 3:1 – 16
Tuesday .....................................................................1 Timothy 4:1 – 16
Wednesday ................................................................1 Timothy 5:1 – 25
Thursday ....................................................................1 Timothy 6:1 – 21
Friday .........................................................................2 Timothy 1:1 – 18
Saturday.....................................................................2 Timothy 2:1 – 26
| 15 Page
Prayer & Thanks
Anniversaries
Glen & Dawn Oberstadt – 32 years
Flowers
The flowers on the altar were given in memory of Gerald, Mark, Zach
& Megan Carew by the family
Funeral
Del Otis – funeral held on Monday, November 10
Radio Broadcast
The radio broadcast was sponsored in honor of Glen & Dawn
Oberstadt’s 32nd anniversary
This Week at Emanuel Ev. Lutheran Church & School
Saturday –
Girls BB Tournament – Shepherd of the Valley, Menasha
6:30 p.m. – Women of HIS Word Event – School Commons
5:15 p.m. – Worship – Service of the Word
Sunday –
8:00 & 10:30 a.m. – Worship – Service of the Word
8:00 a.m. – Grades 3 & 4 sing during the service
9:15 a.m. – Sunday School – School Classrooms
9:15 a.m. – “Family Foundations” Bible Class – School Commons
9:15 a.m. – “The Bible” Bible Study – Community Room
9:15 a.m. – “Prepared to Answer” Bible Study – Church Proper
10:30 a.m. – Grades 7 & 8 sing during the service
5:00 p.m. – Open Gym for Adults – School Gym
6:00 p.m. – Bells Alive Practice – Church Proper
Monday –
9:30 a.m. – St. Joseph Residence Service– St. Joe’s Chapel
1:00 p.m. – LWMS Meeting – Community Room
6:00 p.m. – “Healthy Moms & Kids” – Community Room
6:30 p.m. – Worship – Service of the Word
Tuesday –
9:00 a.m. – LWMS Circuit Board Meeting – Community Room
11:30 a.m. – Widows & Single Ladies’ Group – Marly’s Restaurant
1:00 p.m. – Emanuel Blood Drive – Church Narthex
| 16 Page
6:00 p.m. – Winter Sports Tip-off Night – School Commons
7:00 p.m. – “Exodus” Bible Study – Community Room
Wednesday –
12 p.m. – “Biblical Apologetics for Real Life” Bible Study – Comm Rm
5:30 p.m. – Public School Instruction – School Classrooms
6:00 p.m. – Mixed Choir – School Music Room
6:30 p.m. – School Committee Meeting – Office Conference Room
7:00 p.m. – “Life With God” Bible Study – Community Room
7:00 p.m. – Crossroads Youth Group – Youth Room
8:00 p.m. – S.O.A.R. Youth Group – Youth Room
Thursday –
6:30 a.m. –“Breakfast Bible Class” at Marly’s Restaurant
9:15 a.m. – “Trinity Terrace Bible Study” – at Trinity Terrace
6:00 p.m. – Adult Handbell Practice – Church Proper
7:00 p.m. – Emanuel Prayer Evening – Community Room
Friday –
8:15 a.m. – JAM (Jesus And Me) Time – School Commons
Saturday –
5:15 p.m. – Worship with Communion
Sunday –
8:00 & 10:30 a.m. – Worship with Communion
8:00 a.m. – Bells Alive plays during the service
9:15 a.m. – Sunday School – School Classrooms
9:15 a.m. – “The Bible” Bible Study – Community Room
10:30 a.m. – Grades 5 & 6 sing during the service
5:00 p.m. – Open Gym for Adults – School Gym
6:00 p.m. – Bells Alive Practice – Church Proper
Monday
9:30 a.m. – St. Joseph Residence Service– St. Joe’s Chapel
6:30 p.m. – Worship with Communion
Announcements
Widows & Single Ladies
Our next meeting will be at Marly’s Restaurant on Tuesday,
November 18 at 11:30 a.m. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday
of each month. Come join us for lunch and fellowship.
| 17 Page
“Family Foundations” Bible Study
Join us for the next “Family Foundations” Bible Study on Sunday,
November 16 from 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. The topic will be: Family Faith.
We meet in the School Commons for a parent’s discussion about
strategies for growing Christ-centered families. Refreshments and
babysitting are provided.
Good Samaritan Thanksgiving Meals
Emanuel’s Good Samaritan Program will be putting together boxes for
Thanksgiving meals again this year. If you know of any families that
could use assistance for Thanksgiving, please call the Emanuel office at
982-5444 and we will do our best to provide them with a food box for
Thanksgiving.
Good Samaritan Collection
There will be a Good Samaritan collection this weekend,
Nov. 15, 16 & 17. Instead of putting up a bulletin board with items to
donate for Thanksgiving boxes, would you please consider
contributing items such as canned corn or green beans, stuffing mix,
cranberry sauce, potatoes or jars of gravy. If you would like to donate
a pie, call the Emanuel office at 982-5444, as they won’t be needed
until Monday, Nov. 24. Please place your items on the tables in the
narthex or bring them to the Emanuel office. Donation boxes will be
placed by the exits.
Emanuel Blood Drive
Emanuel's last blood drive for 2014 will be held on Tuesday,
November 18 from 1:00-6:00 p.m. Sign up at Welcome Center or
www.save3lives.org or call Beth @982-7544. Reminder: the blood
drive is open to the public. Walk-ins are always welcome.
Meditations Available
The new Meditations are available and can be picked up in the narthex
at the Welcome Center. The cost per copy is $3.50. Please return
your old copies for use by Prison Ministries. We are asking that you
return only current issues in good condition, no older than 2 years.
Also, please cut your name and address off before you turn them in.
| 18 Page
Piggly Wiggly Receipt Program
As of December 31, 2014, Piggly Wiggly will no longer be accepting
receipts for the 1% rebate. In order to count and turn in the ones we
have before the end of the year, please bring all receipts to the office
by December 1. We thank Piggly Wiggly for running this program,
which has helped Emanuel with Accelerated Reader and Vacation
Bible School over the years.
Forward in Christ
Complementary copies of the November issue of Forward in Christ
magazine are available on the table by the Welcome Center or in the
Emanuel office.
Hat & Mitten Drive
Brrrrrr, it's getting to be that time of year again. With the warmth
from your hearts, please consider donating any new or gently used
mittens or hats for people in need. A Christmas tree is in the narthex
where you can clip your donation on the tree. The items will then be
distributed. Please have your donations on the tree by December 1.
Thanks in advance for your support.
Scrip Update
We are rapidly approaching the Christmas season. Please note that all
orders must be placed by Dec. 10th to ensure delivery in time for
Christmas. Please look over our list of retailers on our Emanuel site
(emanuelnl.org) under Resources or at shopwithscrip.com. There are
many gift cards that would make wonderful gifts and would save you
lots of shopping time!
Word Wall Update
Words! Words! Words! We are flying through our letters. We are
finished with the letter Hh. The children had a good time catching me
saying words that begin with Hh! We had 31 Hh words on our board
before we received your input. Then we went all the way up to 126
Hh words. I believe our favorite Hh word is hug. We have a lot of
hugs in our room this year!
| 19 Page
FVLHS Update
FVL Student Council is again hosting its Fruit Sale to raise funds for
Tuition Assistance. Stop in the front office to get an order form, or
check with an FVL student to place an order. All orders need to be
turned in to the school office by Nov. 24.
Let It Snow – Let It Snow!!
Snow shovelers are again needed to prepare for the winter season.
We are looking for several people to help, especially to clear things
out before services on the weekend. If you are able to help with snow
shoveling, please call the Emanuel Office at 982-5444. Thank you!
Thrivent Action Team - Act Today!
If you are a Thrivent member, there is a new program you can use to
help fund member-led projects, fundraisers, one time service
activities, or educational events. The new program is called Thrivent
Action Team.
Each Thrivent member, 16 years or orlder, that has a product with
Thrivent, can host two projects per year. For each project, Thrivent
Financial will provide $250 of seed money to get you started.
For more information visit Thirvent.com/actionteam or talk with
someone in the Emanuel office. Brochures for this new program are
in the Information Center.
Attendance & Offering Information
Attendance Last Week ................................................................... 954
Average attendance since July 1 (19 weeks)........................................ 802
Offerings Last Week ................................................................ $ 20,253
Average offerings since July 1 (19 weeks) .................................... $ 20,303
Average amount needed weekly for budget ............................... $ 21,753
| 20 Page
Bible Classes
“Prepared to Answer”
Sunday Morning Bible Study
Sundays through November 16 – 9:15 a.m.
You’ve heard the objections. These and many more!
There are many paths to God. What kind of God demands worship?
There are hypocrites in the church. Religion is a crutch for the weak.
Where is God when I’m hurting? I want to feel good about myself. All
the church cares about is money. Can a loving God send people to hell?
Christianity is so anti-woman. I can’t handle your outdated view of sex.
How do I know I’m a Christian? I’ll be rejected by family and friends.
Can you tell the story of Peter’s denial? of the Emmaus disciples?
of the weeds and the wheat? of Judas’ betrayal? of the woman at the
well? of the woman who anointed Jesus with the expensive perfume?
Then you’ve already got a vivid way to respond to six of the objections
above. Even if you can match them up yourself, we encourage you to join
us at 9:15 a.m. in the church proper. We’ll be looking at stories of Jesus
and asking ourselves, “Who needs to hear this?”
Week 10 – November 16:
“Jesus Appears to Thomas: Why can’t I just believe what I see?”
Exodus
The book of Exodus is the history of God's love for His
wayward people. Genesis traced the history of God's promise to send
a Savior for His rebellious mankind. Genesis ends with the choosing of
a family through which that Savior would be sent to the world.
Exodus picks up that history of God's plan to save fallen mankind. It
demonstrates the detailed care God gave to that family. He
repeatedly forgives, calls the family back into His kingdom, and
continues nurtures them after they had rebelled against Him. In the
history of the Israelites we can see our own history as God continues
to offer His Grace to us even though we often demonstrate our
disloyalty to Him.
Tuesday evenings 7:00 to 9:00 – through December 16, Mr. Krause
In the Community Room
| 21 Page
The Bible
The A&E Network presented a ten episode series
called “The Bible.” In that series, the history
presented in the Bible has been broken into ten
brief segments. There are five segments on the
Old Testament and five segments on the New
Testament. We will view these segments one at a
time and discuss them as they relate to the Bible.
We will notice the time span of history has been compressed. They
did try to be true to the Word, but at times used some poetic license
to move the history along.
Sunday mornings 9:15 to 10:15 – Mr. Krause
Through December 7 - Old Testament
January 11 to February 8 - New Testament
In the Community Room
Women’s Fall & Winter Bible Classes
Emanuel’s new ministry group, Women of HIS Word, would like to
invite all women to the following upc oming Bible studies. Easch Bible
study will be held on Sundays from 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. in the Church
Basement.
“Women’s Spiritual Gifts” – December 7 & 14
This Bible study will examine the role of women in the church and the
God-pleasing, Scriptural ways in which women can use their time,
talents, treasures, and abilities to serve in the church and further the
growth of God’s Kingdom.
“A Personal Relationship with Jesus”
January 18 & 25
This Bible study will use various examples from Scripture to help
women nurture their personal relationships with Jesus and their daily
walk with their Lord.
| 22 Page
Sessions 1 & 2 Theme: God’s Amazing Creation
Where? Emanuel Lutheran School Commons
and Gym
When? Fridays 8:15-9:15am; November 21
Who? Kids ages 0-5 - Grown ups stay and play too! Mrs. D will
lead the fun!
What? Jesus Time: Physical Activity, Story Time, Art Projects,
Small Motor Activities, Singing
Women of HIS Word is a revival of our group
formally known as
Women’s Ministry.
The purpose of Women of HIS Word is to
encourage, support, and build up the body
of Christ by providing opportunities for
women to grow together spiritually, pray
together and for one another, build
Christian relationships, and support each
other in our walk to serve Christ. We will strive to accomplish our
purpose by:

Providing opportunities for women to study God’s Word together
in Bible classes

Connecting various groups of women with similar interests
through small groups for fun and encouragement

Promoting and sponsoring fellowship events for girls and women

Encouraging women to discover what their gifts and talents are
and to use them to build up the Kingdom for Christ
| 23 Page
Affirmations of Faith Based on the Promises of God
I am a new creation in Christ, the old me is gone, the new me has
come. – 2 Corinthians 5:17
I am free forever from sin’s condemnation and from sin’s power; I
live under grace. – Romans8:1; Romans 6:7, 14
I am a child of the Most High God through faith in Jesus. – Gal 3:26
My body is a temple of the Holy Spirit. – 1 Corinthians 6:19
God lives within me. – John 14:23
God is for me, no one can stand against me. – Ro 8:31
I have the power of God at work for me and in me.
Ephesians 1:19; 3:20
I have been given a spirit of power, love and self discipline.
2 Timothy 1:7
I can do all things through God who gives me strength. – Phil 4:13
My God meets all my needs through his glorious riches in Christ
Jesus. – Philippians 4:19
I am more than a conqueror through God who loves me. – Ro 8:31
I am an over-comer through faith in Jesus, the Son of God.
1 John 5:4-5
God approves of me and accepts me “Just as I Am!” I am deeply
loved, fully pleasing in his eyes, totally forgiven and complete in Christ.
– Romans 15:7
| 24 Page
The Advent Gift
What: Advent by Candlelight
Who: All ladies of our congregation,
Our community & their guests
When: Saturday, December 6, 2014
Where: Emanuel Lutheran Commons
Why: Prepare our hearts and minds For
the coming of our Savior,
―The Christmas Gift‖
Table Hostess, please sign up by Nov 22
Guests, please sign up by Dec 1
Sign- up sheets are at the information
Center. Any questions, please call
Barb Yerkey—982-3943
Thanksgiving Service Times
Wednesday, Nov 26, at 7 p.m.
Thursday, Nov 27, at 9:30 a.m.
The radio broadcast will be on WJMQ 92.3 FM
At 9:30 a.m. Thanksgiving Morning
The Emanuel Office will be closed on
Thursday & Friday, Nov 27–28
| 25 Page
Advent by Candlelight (for women):
Saturday, December 6, at 6:30 p.m.
Advent Services:
Wednesdays, December 3, 10 & 17, at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday School Christmas Service:
Sunday, December 21, at 10:30 a.m.
Monday, December 22 – No 6:30 p.m. Worship Service
Day-School Christmas Services:
Monday, December 22, at 1:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
(all students will participate in both services)
Christmas Eve Services:
Wednesday, December 24, at 2:00, 3:30, 5:00 & 6:30 p.m.
(Radio Broadcast-6:30 p.m. on WJMQ 92.3 FM)
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: 8:00 p.m.
Christmas Day Service:
Thursday, December 25, at 9:30 a.m. – Communion
(Radio Broadcast-9:30 a.m. on WJMQ 92.3 FM)
New Year’s Eve Service:
Thursday, December 31, at 7:00 p.m. – Communion
(Radio Broadcast-7:00 p.m. on WJMQ 92.3 FM)
Emaneul Holiday Office Hours:
December 22 & 23: 7:30am – 4:30pm
December 24 & 25: Closed
December 26: 7:30am – 12pm
Decmeber 29, 30 & 31: 7:30am – 12pm
January 1 & 2: Closed
January 5: Resume normal hours of 7:30am – 4:30pm
| 26 Page
Volunteer Schedules
Communion Servers
November 22-23-24: (5:15) Gordy Vetter, Dale Krause, Lee Shaw;
(8:00) Matt Foley, Rich Platz, Skip Boese; (10:30) Matt Foley, Gordy
Vetter, Skip Boese; (6:30) Dave Neumann
Greeters
November 15-16-17: (5:15) M/M John Truby, Angie Kamba;
(8:00) Keith Stern, M/M Jeff Schabo, M/M Roger Thielen;
(10:30) Evelyn Rosenow, Laureen Gagnow, M/M Jerry Kuppernus;
(6:30) M/M Ozzie Radtke
November 22-23-24: (5:15) Norma Wolf, M/M Dennis Kopitzke;
(8:00) M/M Allen Diem, M/M Carlton Begrow, M/M Ron Schoen;
(10:30) M/M Richard Hoerning, M/M Curt Sommer, Judie Knapp;
(6:30) Cindy Bauer
Sound-Booth
November 15-16-17: (5:15) Don Schmoll; (8:00) Micah Backus;
(10:30) Ken Johnson; (6:30) Scarlett Polley
November 22-23-24: (5:15) Scarlett Polley; (8:00 & 10:30) Scarlett
Polley; (6:30) Ken Johnson
November 26-27: (7:00) Scarlett Polley; (9:30) Tori Rhoden
Ushers
The Month of November: (5:15) Kenny Olson, Laurie Thomack;
(8:00) Barry Hoewisch, Harry Blum, Danke/Krause/Ehlke; (10:30) Al
Tank, Bob Danke, Scott Lenzner;
(6:30) Mike Knapp, volunteers needed
Welcome/Information Center
November 15-16-17: (5:15) Lee & Judy Shaw; (8:00) Ruth Littmann;
(10:30) Ione Dorschner; (6:30) Ron & Ann Wege
November 22-23-24: (5:15) Shirley Steingraber; (8:00) Judy Gorges;
(10:30) Arien & Lynne Herminath; (6:30) Ozzie & Carol Radtke
**New Welcome Center Schedules are ready
for pick up in the Welcome Center**
| 27 Page