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 - October 9, 2011 |
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See what is happening at Emmauel 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…
PORTAL OF PRAYERS DEVOTIONAL BOOKLETS for the FALL quarter are available at the entrances into church. One per family please. Thank you.
THE OCTOBER 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 OCTOBER ISSUE is available in church and the Welcome Center. It is also available on the FWL’s website, www.myfwl.org.
EMMANUEL’S MINISTRY PLAN 2011-2012 is 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.
THE CHURCH NURSERY is open from 7:45 to 11:45 a.m. for your use.
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.
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.
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.
“FEED HIS SHEEP†SPECIAL FOOD BANK COLLECTION—We invite our members to bring food bank donations to the worship service, and during the offering place them in the special food bank collection box located near the piano in the church. This is a great way to involve the children of Emmanuel in the stewardship of the church.
HOSPITALIZATION—Because of the “HIPAA†laws, hospitals no longer automatically call a church to inform them when a member has been hospitalized. If you would like the church staff to know that you or a family member is in the hospital or will be going into the hospital, please let us know by calling the church office at 423-1369. Thank you.
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:
CONGRATULATIONS ON THE FOLLOWING BIRTHDAYS!
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.
FALL FESTIVAL—Emmanuel’s Fall Festival is scheduled for Saturday, October 22nd from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please refer to the Fall Festival “goldenrod†insert located in the October newsletter, which contains all the information listed on booths, the menu for the luncheon, volunteer opportunities and much more. Please take the time to look it over. Also, much help is needed for the Fall Festival and if you are able to assist in anyway please indicate so on the sign-up sheet located in the Welcome Center and back of church. If you have any questions, please call Phyllis Tittman at 489-3326.
FALL FESTIVAL—NEW BOOTH—SILENT AUCTION—In order to reach our goal of $5,000 and be eligible for $1,600 matching funds from the West Allen County Thrivent group, this year’s Fall Festival is planning to have a Silent Auction. This will consist of donated items which are appropriate for this endeavor, such as a quilt, collectible antique pieces, gift certificates, etc. If you have something which you would like to donate for this booth, please contact Phyllis Tittman, 489-3326 or Dorothy Moore, 452-7007. Thank you!
LOOKING FOR A WAY TO HELP OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL PROGRAM?—We certainly use and appreciate… LOOKING FOR A WAY TO HELP OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL PROGRAM?—We certainly use and appreciate...
Here is a list of regularly-used items that we are in need of:
If you would like to donate any of these items, please take them to the church office in a bag or box marked for Sunday School. THANK YOU for your kindness! We truly appreciate it!If you would like to donate any of these items, please take them to the church office in a bag or box marked for Sunday School. THANK YOU for your kindness! We truly appreciate it! On Halloween night, Monday, October 31st, Emmanuel is hosting their annual “Trunk ‘R Treat†event in the Jackson Street parking lot. From 5:30-7:30 p.m., trunks will be open to trick or treaters, followed by food and fellowship. This event will provide a safe “Trick or Treating†experience for the children and families of our neighborhood and congregation with goodies given out from decorated car trunks and plenty of games and activities to go along with it. If you are interested in helping with this Outreach event, you can…
Thank you for your support in providing a safe and fun Halloween!
GIRLS NIGHT OUT—Ladies, you are invited to our Thanksgiving Banquet. This will be held on Friday, November 4th beginning at 6:30 pm. We will meet in the Activities Center for an evening of Counting Your Blessings. Please bring your favorite dish to share for our Banquet....you might want to bring the recipe to share also! That evening we will be introducing the needs of a family that we will adopt for Christmas. Please mark your calendars, sign up (Welcome Center or Narthex) and plan to attend this enjoyable evening.
SENIOR LUNCH BUNCH—Out next Senior Lunch Bunch will be held on Tuesday, October 18th with the fellowship hour beginning at 11:00 a.m. and lunch being served at noon. Jeanne Showalter from the Allen County Council on Aging will be with us to share about the many programs available through this agency. Cost for lunch is $6.00 and reservations can be made by calling the church office (423-1369) or signing up in the Welcome Center or the back of the church. Deadline for reservations is Wednesday, October 12th.
GRIEF SUPPORT will meet on Thursday, October 20th at 6:00 p.m. at Hall’s Gas House on Superior Street downtown. For reservations call Cal Schultz at 441-9591.
PRAYING FOR OUR NEIGHBORHOOD—Last February we asked all of you to pray for West Central Neighborhood -- one street at a time. Although we might never be fully aware of the impact of our prayers, joining together as a congregation to pray for those who live and work around us is one of the most powerful and active things we can do. In Luke 18:1 "Jesus told His disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up." We are His disciples; therefore, we should always pray and not give up. Please continue praying for our neighborhood -- one street at a time!
COOKIE DELIVELRY #23—The construction crew received our 23rd box of homemade cookies last week. The message from our congregation on the box top said: "Praise God for your skillful work on our building, so that we can do His work in our building!" THANK YOU, COOKIE BAKERS!—A very special thank you to JAN HOFFMAN, JOAN DAVIS, DONNA HOFRICHTER, and CATHI COUNTERMAN for providing delicious cookies during the month of September to our very appreciative construction crew!
SNA will meet from 6-8 p.m. in the Activities Center on Sundays, October 9th and 16th. All Senior High Youth are invited and encouraged to attend.
RAINBOW YOUTH will have Open Gym on Sunday, Oct. 9th from 1-4. Bring a snack to share and your gym shoes. You can even bring a game to play, or bring a friend along to share in the fun. If you have any questions, please call Michele Anderson at 432-2538.
COATS, MITTENS, AND HATS—Donations of hats, mittens, and coats can be brought to the Church Office to be given to the students from low-income families as Washington School. The need is great!
COLLEGE STUDENTS—Please let us know your school and address for the coming year. We would like to include you in our College Ministry Outreach. You can call the church office (423-1369) and leave your information with the receptionist. Thank you.
FOOD BANK—To provide basic needs for those who visit our food bank in October and to prepare for our Christmas families, we could use donations of spaghetti sauce, canned fruit, canned vegetables, cereal, boxed potatoes, juice, peanut butter, cake mix, frosting, mac & cheese, toilet paper, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, shampoo, laundry soap, and dish soap. Cash donations may be placed in your church envelope and marked “food bank†on the “other†line. Our pantry will be available for those living in the 46802 zip code on Thursday, October 20th from 3:30-5;30 p.m. in the St. John Lutheran gym. During construction members may call Lana Hille at 423-12369 any weekday for assistance.
THE LUTHERAN WITNESS—If you are interested in subscribing to The Lutheran Witness for 2012, simply fill out the form below, enclose it along with $15 in an envelope and return it to the church office by Sunday, October 23rd. Please make checks payable to Emmanuel Lutheran Church. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
LUTHERAN WITNESS SUBSCRIPTION
NAME__________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS_______________________________________________________________
CITY ______________________ STATE __________________ ZIP ____________
AMOUNT ENCLOSED $___________
LUTHERAN LIFE VILLAGES AUXILIARY presents their Fall Bazaar & Oktoberfest Friday, Oct. 14th 9:00a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Presale dinner tickets are $6.50 or $7.00 at the door. Contact Judy Kalb at 432-2369 for tickets.
LUTHERAN LIVE VILLAGES 80TH ANNIVERSARY COOKBOOKS are available. They contain many good recipes and are great for gifts. Cookbook $12, DVD’s $5 if purchased separately, or $15 if purchased together. Contact Judy Kalb at 432-2369.
LUTHERANS FOR LIFE—“God gives us a model for affecting the lives of others. It follows the order of creation and is gender-specific. You can find that model in Titus 2:1-8. A young pastor named Titus and his congregation used this model to affect the lives of others—one man, one woman, one child, one family, one neighbor, one community at a time. They mentored generations of hope.†Linda Bartlett www.lutheransforlife.org.
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 regular TV channel 21; Sundays at 11:30 a.m. on Dish network channel 63; Sundays at 11:30 a.m. on Direct TV channel 377; Sundays and Mondays at 10:00 a.m. on Comcast cable 55; Sundays and Mondays at 4:00 p.m. with Fios channel 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 2011, $23,430 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—17th Sunday after Pentecost — Philippians 4:4-13 In the closing verse of our Epistle reading Paul declared that “he can do everything through Him (Jesus) who gives him the strength.†What a beautiful understanding of what we can do as God’s stewards when we use all that God has entrusted to us to give witness to the hope we have in Jesus and to bring honor and glory to the God we love and serve. |