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The Emmanuel Weekly

December 8, 2018
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The Emmanuel Epistle

December 2018
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Emmanuel's 1st Baptism

James Matthew Wagner, infant son of Matt and Megan Wagner and little brother of big sister Anna, entered the Body of Christ through the washing of regeneration and renewal on Saturday, October 12, 2013.

LBW #194
"All who believe and are baptized shall see the Lord's salvation; baptized into the death of Christ, they are a new creation. Through Christ's redemption they shall stand, among the glorious heavenly band of every tribe and nation!"

Bible Reading Class

Four Week Bible Reading Class for grades 3-5 was held on Wednesdays in October, 2013. Materials & a simple meal were provided each week. Youth participated in family devotions during the month of November, reading 20 Devotions from the Gospel of Mark and practicing Bible Reading in the home. Youth read Scripture at worship on Oct. 26 and also provide a gift of music. They received their "sword of the Spirit" (Bible) on Oct. 26, 2013--see picture.
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Saturday School 2018-19: 
Weekly, we come together in celebration of Christian Education for all ages. The school year has ended and will resume in the Fall. Save the Date: Rally Day is Saturday, September 8 at 5:10pm. Julie Steffenson will once again be coordinating Saturday School for our young people. Pastor Steffenson will teach our older youth a class on the end times using C.S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia--"The Last Battle". Adults will be reading and discussing Mark Cahill's book--"One Thing You Can't Do in Heaven". G.I.F.T. - Growing In Faith Together is an opportunity for adults to engage in a faith conversation with each other, which hopefully will extend into the homes, families sharing faith talk with each other.

Confirmation Class: "The Chronicles of Narnia"
Pastor Dave finished a class on C.S. Lewis’ “The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe” this past fall during Saturday School. This class explored the message of Redemption in the name of Jesus. On Saturday, January 13 a new class began, focusing on Creation and Fall - using Lewis' book, "The Magician's Nephew". Class ended on May 19. Rally Day began on September 8, 2018. Pastor Dave is leading youth in grades 3-10 in a reading of C.S. Lewis' "The Last Battle". 

Women's Bible Studies:

Women of Emmanuel will launch a new study on the Book of Psalms (The Psalter) on Sept. 6. We’ll meet twice a month on Thursdays at Oasis Church at 1:00pm. Dates: Sept. 6 & 27; Oct. 4 & 25; Nov. 1 & 15; Dec. 6 & 13. The Psalter was Israel’s Prayer Book & Hymn Book. Martin Luther saw the imprint of Jesus on every page & verse of the Psalter. Invite a friend and double your joy! Session 8 will look at Psalm 51 (Penitential Psalm used on Ash Wednesday) and Psalm 139 (Mediation on God's Attributes). New Study begins in January on the Song of Songs. 

Men's Bible Study

the The Men of Emmanuel Lutheran meet on Tuesday mornings (8am) at Oasis Church for Bible Study and fellowship. The men are currently studying the Psalms appointed for weekly worship. Join us each week for conversation and coffee! The Men's Bible Study was launched on Sept. 10, 2013.
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Council Highlights - from Nov. 8, 2018  
Income for October was $7,337. Expenses were $8,178. YTD Thrivent Choice Dollars: $1,198.00. YTD shortfall is significant. We will need total income of $20,000+ in the months of November & December to meet our 2018 Budget. Dates for worship at Madonna Towers in Jan.-May, 2019 have been set. Pastor will be on vacation December 27-January 4; Rev. Waldemar Gies will serve as pulpit supply on December 29. Twenty new copies of the Reclaim hymnal have been purchased from the Pastor’s Discretionary Fund--each hymnal is labeled in honor of a youth of our congregation. Judy Pearce has met with Care Team members for 2019. First Draft of 2019 Budget noted that rent at Oasis Church is increasing $1,200 next year. Also Pastor’s healthcare costs are increasing by $1,440. The 2019 Budget will include a line item of $500 for Care Ministry. The Emmanuel Vision Brochure was approved. The next Council Meeting will be December 6 at 10am.

MEMBERSHIP: DISCIPLESHIP at EMMANUEL - 2018

“Now you are the Body of Christ and individually members of it”—I Cor. 12:27. Baptized members are servants of Emmanuel, living out their God-given faith in congregational life; committed to the walk of discipleship, growing up into the full maturity of Christ. Each December, Christians desiring membership at Emmanuel Lutheran of Rochester for the upcoming year are invited to sign up (be enrolled for the calendar year) on our Servant Roster. To be a member is to be a disciple of Jesus Christ, baptized and committed to the Marks of Discipleship. If you desire to “praise, proclaim, and practice Emmanuel—God With Us—in daily life,” then complete the 2018 Emmanuel Membership Covenant and walk with us to the glory of God! Members are eligible to hold office and vote.  37 signed covenants were signed in 2014. 54 discipleship covenants were signed for 2015. 58 Covenants were signed for 2016. 62 Covenants were signed for 2017. 64 Covenants were signed for 2018. We're growing, slow, but sure! Nothing would please us more than to have you join us in the walk of discipleship in 2019. 
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Emmanuel's Annual Meetings

Emmanuel's first Annual Meeting was held on January 25, 2014. 25+ people were in attendance. An excellent Chili Supper was enjoyed by all. Council Members elected for 2014 were Kari Richards, Arne Nelson, Lee Pearce, & Kalo Lockerby. A 2014 Mission Plan Budget of $88,560.00 was approved along with Goals and Mile Markers for 2014. Other action items included: approval of Emmanuel’s Logo, Brochure, Mission Statement, and Child Protection Policy.

Emmanuel's second Annual Meeting was held on January 24, 2015. Highlights available!
Emmanuel's third Annual Meeting was held on Sunday, January 31, 2016. Highlights available!
Emmanuel's fourth Annual Meeting was held on Sunday, January 29, 2017. Highlights available!
Emmanuel's fifth Annual Meeting was held on Saturday, January 27 at 3:30pm followed by a potluck meal at 4:45pm.

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