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The Emmanuel Weekly

December 7, 2019
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The Emmanuel Epistle

December 2019
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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

9 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 2019-2020:
Weekly, we come together in celebration of Christian Education for all ages. Rally Day was held on Saturday, September 7 at 5pm. Julie Steffenson is coordinating Saturday School for our young people, teaching Bible Stories. Pastor Steffenson is leading the adults in a study on "Church Renewal." 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 (grades 3-9): Youth have read and discussed with Pastor Dave three of C.S. Lewis' books from the Chronicles of Narnia. Our next study will be on the Ten Commandments.

Women's Bible Studies:

A new Bible study for the Women of Emmanuel began on Thursday, September 5 at 1pm in the Oasis Church Fellowship Hall.  We are studying the Prophet Isaiah. Meeting dates: December 5 & 12.

Men's Bible Study

The The Men of Emmanuel Lutheran meet on Tuesday mornings (8am) at Oasis Church for Bible Study and fellowship. Join us each week for conversation and coffee! The Men's Bible Study was launched on September 10, 2013. A new study has begun on the Augsburg Confession (1530). Join us as we discover again what it means to be an Orthodox and Confessional Lutheran. What are the essentials of our Christian Faith?

Council Highlights - from Nov. 11, 2019  
​Year to Date Budget Income is $85,786, with expenses of $92,771. Presently we have a budget shortfall of $6,985. All of our 2019 Benevolences have been submitted. Pastor Dave will enjoy two weeks of vacation as 2019 comes to a close: November 13-19, & December 25-January 3. Advent and Christmas planning is complete, with this year’s theme being, “And the GIFT goes on, and on!” 2020 Discipleship Covenants will be distributed on Advent I—November 30. A Special Emmanuel Church Meeting will be held on Saturday, December 14 to vote on the purchase of 4.7 acres of land from Arne & Samia Nelson, for the price of $75,000. We are securing the services of the Ohly Law Office. Emmanuel will host this year’s Thanksgiving Eve Worship and Pie Social in the Madonna Towers Main Chapel. Nominating Committee Report: Don Wanek will serve on the Audit Committee. Deb Vomhof and Judy Caudill will be our NALC voting delegates for church convocations. Joe and Larry Vomhof will coordinate snow removal (Mondays) at Oasis this winter. Potential ministry opportunities were discussed: Emmanuel Hospitality House, and Sunday morning worship site. The 2020 Mission Plan Budget will be discussed at the December Council Meeting—Friday, December 13 at 4pm in the Oasis Church Library

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 2019 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. 61 Covenants have already been signed for 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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