Emmanuel Lutheran Church
A Caring Family Sharing God's Love and Forgiveness
Fort Wayne IN 46802
(260) 423-1369
"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God..."
- Ephesians 2:8
| Parish Notes January 29, 2011 |
|
See what is happening at Emmanuel this week... SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES MEET 9:15 -10:15 A.M
BIBLE CLASSES MEET 9:15 -10:15 A.M.
BIBLE STUDIES OFFERED DURING THE WEEK
THE FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER is available for pick-up at each entrance into the church, Brandt Hall and the Welcome Center. You can also access the newsletter online through Emmanuel’s website at www.emmanuellutheran.org.
THE FORT WAYNE LUTHERAN JANUARY ISSUE is available in church and the Welcome Center. It is also available on the FWL’s website, www.myfwl.org.
PORTAL OF PRAYERS for the winter quarter are available at the entrances into church. One per family please. Thank you.
EMMANUEL’S MINISTRY PLAN 2011-2012 IS NOW AVAILABLE ON LINE at Emmanuel’s website www.emmanuellutheran.org under Ministries. The booklet is also available at the entrances into the church, the narthex, Brandt Hall and the Welcome Center. This Ministry Plan is a detailed summary of our plans for carrying out God’s work at Emmanuel during the 2011-2012 ministry season.
PRAYER CHAIN—If you would like to send a prayer through Emmanuel’s Prayer Chain, you can do so by calling Eva Mueller, 436-2885, or e-mail her at evamueller@comcast.net.
CUP OF KINDNESS boxes can be found near all the entrances to the sanctuary. The money collected is added to monies given by The Lutheran Foundation through Lutheran Social Services and given to families who have crisis needs. Several of our own families have benefited from this fund. Please share your quarters or dollars as you are able.
PARKING AT WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY—Due to growing attendance in our worship services, parking will be available for all our weekend worship services at Washington Elementary school in the parking lot on Rockhill and Jefferson, next to the playground. If you are able, please consider using this parking option so that those who have a need to park next to church are able to do so. We thank Washington Elementary School for graciously opening their campus to us.
CHILDREN ARE TO BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT if they need to leave church for any reason. Thank you.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR CHURCH CONTRIBUTIONS—1) If you use the blank contribution envelopes found in the pew Friendship Pads, please be sure to write your name (first and last) on the envelope or your contribution number so that your contribution is recorded properly. 2) When you make a contribution and list it on the “OTHER” line of your contribution envelope (or if you use the blank contribution envelopes found in the pews Friendship Pads), please designate in writing to what fund you would like that contribution to be directed. Thank you for your faithful support of Emmanuel’s ministry.
WHERE TO FIND:
MISSION CONTRIBUTIONS FOR TONY BOOKER—All individual monies pledged to Tony and Connie should go directly to LCMS World Missions in their name. The Emmanuel Finance Committee has no way to accurately keep track of pledges. Emmanuel congregation has pledged $10,000 for 2012. All monies given after December 31, 2011, designated for Tony and Connie, will go toward fulfilling that pledge.
PRAYER OF THANKS FOR WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES—Thank God for the following anniversaries. Ask God to strengthen these couples in their faith toward Him and in their love for each other.
CONGRATULATIONS ON THE FOLLOWING BIRTHDAYS!
4TH ANNUAL SWEETHEART DINNER DANCE—Emmanuel’s Senior High Youth would like to invite you to their 4th annual Sweetheart Dinner Dance on Saturday, February 11th from 6-9 p.m. in the gymnasium. It is sure to be a night of fabulous food, fellowship, and dancing. Even if you are not a dancer, it is a great opportunity to enjoy a night out with your Valentine and get to know the youth of Emmanuel. Proceeds from this event will help offset costs of their summer servant event to Logan, West Virginia. Tickets may be purchased in the Welcome Center between worship services on Sundays, after worship on Saturday evenings, or in the church office throughout the week. Cost is $30 per couple which includes dinner, childcare (children’s meals included), and entertainment.
SENIOR LUNCH BUNCH—Our treat for February is Tina Bruce. Tina will be sharing slides and stories about her recent trip to Israel. This will undoubtedly be an enjoyable time of learning about the culture where Tina and her group spent a week at. We will meet on Tuesday, February 21st with fellowship hour beginning at 11:00 am and lunch following at noon. Please plan to attend and make your reservation by Wednesday, February 15th by either calling the church office (423-1369), or signing up in the Narthex of the church or the Welcome Center. Cost for the meal is $7.00/each
GRIEF SUPPORT will meet on Wednesday, February 15th at 12:30 p.m. at Hall’s Tavern in Coventry. For reservations, please call either Donna Winters, 385-5982 or Norv McClure, 471-6231.
CHARIS HOUSE—WOMEN’S RETREAT—We would like to invite the congregation to be part of one of our service projects for the Women's Retreat in February. We will be collecting items needed at Charis House, a Fort Wayne shelter for Women and Children experiencing a homeless crisis. All Charis House programs are free of charge and attend to the whole person, meeting spiritual, emotional, physical and educational needs. We feel it is an honor to have this opportunity to reach out to other sisters experiencing a time of difficulty. The following is a list of items we will be collecting...you can drop the items off anytime in the boxes located in the church narthex or the Welcome Center.
Thank you in advance for your generosity toward this outreach. - Women's Retreat Team
THE SKY'S THE LIMIT!—Summer may seem far away, but we're already gearing up for another fabulous Vacation Bible School. Our theme is SKY...Everything is Possible With God (Mark 10:27). Mark June 18-22 on your calendar and plan to be a part of our fun-filled, action-packed, God-centered week! Teens and adults- if you'd like to be a part of our volunteer team, please contact Kristen Labahn.
ARE YOU READY FOR SUMMER? Winter is now upon us and yet it is time to start praying for next summer’s Block Party! A Coordinator is needed for this event; please prayerfully consider becoming involved. Pray that God would direct the person He has in mind to come forward. If you are interested or have questions about coordinating the Block Party, please contact Cathi Counterman cathicounterman@yahoo.com or 241-0952.
TRAVEL OPPORTUNITY—The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation is offering a trip to China from September 14-28which includes many amazing sightseeing adventures as you cruise the Yangtze River. There is a discountof $250 for registration by March 14. We have someone in the congregation interested in this trip...if youthink you might enjoy this travel opportunity please contact Jean Light for more details at 403-2561 or jblight747@msn.com. More information on the trip is available at www.fortwayneparks.org...click on programs, then seniors and extended travel.
GIRL SCOUT COOKIES—If you would like to purchase those delicious Girl Scout Cookies, which help to support scouting activities such as community enrichment, field trips, camping and more, they are available in the Welcome Center. Thank you for your support of our scouts!!
TRENCH COAT MISSING—On Sunday, January 22nd at the 10:30 service, a man’s tan trench coat hanging in the back of the Narthex (main entrance into the church off of Jefferson Street) was mistakenly taken and another coat similar was left. The coat also had gloves in the pocket. If you find that you have the wrong coat, please call the church office, 423-1369 and ask for Becki. Thank you.
RIDE TO CHURCH—There are women in the Waynedale area who would appreciate a ride to church for Bible class and the 10:30 service. If you would be able to provide transportation some Sundays, call Lana Hille at 423-1369.
FOOD BANK—To provide basic needs for those who visit our food bank in January, we request donations of cereal, soup, canned fruits and vegetables, spaghetti and spaghetti sauce, macaroni and cheese and juice. They can be placed in the “Food Bank” box located in the Welcome Center. Cash donations may be placed in your church envelope and marked “food bank” on the “other” line. During construction, members may call Lana Hille at 423-1369 any weekday for assistance.
"HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD"—Emmanuel-St. Michael Lutheran School will hold its Fourth Annual Dinner/Auction on Saturday, March 24th and St. Michael's new Family Life Center, 2131 Getz Rd. The Silent Auction will begin at 6:00 p.m., and dinner, catered by Goeglein's, will take place at 6:30 p.m. with the popular Dessert and Oral auctions to follow. Tickets are only $30 per person with proceeds going towards the purchase of new playgroup equipment for both campuses. Tickets are available at either school office. If you have questions, please call Karen Bieberich at 625-3268.
KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE February 23rd—You are in luck! If you missed the January Kindergarten Open House, you can still attend the February event. Join us on Thursday, Feb. 23rd at the Getz Road Campus, 2131 Getz Road, at 7:00 p.m. to learn of the opportunities available for your family at ESM. Teachers have activities planned for prospective kindergarteners, parents learn about the school, and childcare is provided for siblings.
“IT’S A SPRING THING”—Laugh away the winter blahs, and plan now to attend the Cross Connections comedy event, “It’s a Spring Thing” on Friday, March 1st at the Mariott Grand Marquis Ballroom, Washington Center Road. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with dinner beginning at 7 p.m. Christian comedian Jeff Allen will follow the meal. Cross Connections is requesting a donation of $75 per person for the event. For more information and reservations, please call Matt Konow at 744-3228, ext. 337 (days) or Peggy Courtney ext. 327 (evenings). Reservation deadline is Wednesday, February 22nd. Cross Connections is a Christ-centered nonprofit counseling ministry supported by Emmanuel’s congregation.
LUTHERANS FOR LIFE—Men, women, and children all have the same stake in the sanctity of life, because all have the same life—knitted together by the Father and embraced by the outstretched arms of the Man, Jesus Christ. Carl Fickenschner, Concordia Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN. www.lutheransforlife.org.
PANCAKE AND SAUSAGE BREAKFAST— Our Hope Lutheran Church Ladies Guild and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will sponsor their annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast on Sat., Feb. 4th at 1826 Trinity Drive, Huntertown, IN. Serving is from 7:00 to 11:00 AM. The menu is whole hog sausage, buttermilk pancakes, hash browns, applesauce, orange juice, coffee and milk. The cost for “All You Can Eat” is $5 for adults, $2 for children ages 5-12, and FREE for children ages 4 & under. Proceeds will go toward mission projects and kitchen equipment. Come and join us for good food and Christian fellowship.
THE LUTHERAN HOUR airing on WOWO 1190 AM on the dial at 11:05 a.m. as well as WFCV (1090) Sun.-3:30 & 7 p.m.
WORSHIP FOR SHUT-INS—Sundays at 6:30 a.m. on WPTA-TV Ch. 21; Sundays at 8:00 a.m. on FiOS Ch. 9, Digital 33.2, Comcast 252; Sundays at 11:30 a.m. on WINM-TV 10, 12, 38; DirectTV 377; DishTV 63/7442; Sundays @ 4:00 p.m. Comcast Ch. 55 & FiOS Ch. 25; and Mondays at 10:00 a.m. on Comcast Ch. 55 & FIOS Ch. 25.
LAST WEEK’S CHURCH ATTENDANCE
LAST WEEK’S SUNDAY SCHOOL AND BIBLE CLASS ATTENDANCE
The Stewardship of the Church
Christian Stewardship is managing all of life and life’s resources for God’s purposes.
EMMANUEL’S MINISTRIES The contributions made to “Emmanuel” support the ongoing mission and ministry efforts of Emmanuel congregation.
To meet our anticipated expenses for 2012, $24,000 per week is needed.
BUILDING FAITH Gifts given to "Building Faith" are applied exclusively to Building Faith campaign.
DISTRICT AND SYNOD The contributions designated for “District and Synod” are sent to the Indiana District of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod and are used for local, national and world mission efforts.
CUP OF KINDNESS The money contributed in the “Cup of Kindness” boxes is distributed by Lutheran Social Services to local families who have crisis needs.
STEWARDSHIP MOMENT—Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 As God’s redeemed Epiphany Christians we are free to eat, drink and do many things that are part of Christian freedom, but St. Paul reminds us to be aware of the consciences of others so that we do not use our freedom in a way that offends them. Part of good Christian Stewardship is doing only those things that build one another up instead of tearing one another down! |