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The Emmanuel Weekly

August 11, 2018
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The Emmanuel Epistle

August 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 will be on September 8. Pastor Dave will be leading youth in grades 3-10 in a reading of C.S. Lewis' "The Last Battle". 

Women's Bible Studies:

Women of Emmanuel and their friends are taking a brief break during the summer and will resume their bible studies in the fall. Topic: The Book of Psalms -- Israel's Prayer & Hymn Book. Time and location for this study are pending. Class begins on Thursday, September 6. Let Pastor Dave know what your favorite psalms are!

Men's Bible Study

The Men of Emmanuel just finished studying the Book of Acts. Our new study is a look at selected Psalms. We meet on Tuesdays at 8am at Oasis Church. Participants are invited to take turns providing treats. Invite a friend. Be evangelical! The Men's Bible Study was launched on Sept. 10, 2013.
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Council Highlights - from June 7, 2018  
May income was $257 less than May expenses. 12 households have made an offering to the “Building for the Future” fund. About $70,000 has been contributed so far. In the month of July, $2,250 will be distributed toward Emmanuel Benevolences. Five “Dinners for 8” are happening in June. We have   received two new Thrivent Action Team gifts ($250 each) in support of the Byron Parade and National Night Out. Emmanuel will be ringing bells for the Salvation Army on Saturday, November 17 (9am-5pm) at the HyVee Circle Drive site. Thanks to Waldemar Gies for guest preaching on June 16. Thanks to Julie Peterson for playing the flute in worship. Pastor led a hymn sing at the Homestead on June 20. Next council meeting will be at Oasis Church on Thursday, July 12 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. 63 Covenants were signed for 2018. We're growing, slow, but sure!
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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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