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The Emmanuel Weekly

February 9, 2019
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The Emmanuel Epistle

February 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

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. Rally Day was held on Saturday, September 8 at 5:10pm. Julie Steffenson is coordinating Saturday School for our young people, teaching Bible Stories. Pastor Steffenson recently finished a class on C.S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia--"The Last Battle". Youth in grades 3-9 are currently studying the Ten Commandments. Adults are discussing "Growing Old with Grace--Aging Well". 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. A new study is about to begin on the Ten Commandments.

Women's Bible Studies:

Women of Emmanuel launched a new study on January 10 (1pm) at Oasis Church: "Solomon and The Song of Songs". This five session study is being held on the following five Thursdays: January 10, 24 & 31; and February 7 & 28. Join as we learn more about Solomon and his love life.

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 September 10, 2013.
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Council Highlights - from Jan. 10, 2019  
​Income for  December was $17,146. Expenses for the month were $7,774. Generous giving allowed Emmanuel to reap a third year in a row of budget surplus. Our Building Fund is nearing its goal of $100,000. A portion of our Church Benevolences will be submitted in early February. Pastor Dave will be on a day of continuing education on February 4. Pastor will also attend the SEMAC mission trip in Wilmington, North Carolina, this year. Rev. Tim Duesenberg will be our pulpit supply on February 16. The IRS clergy mileage rate for 2019 is 58 cents per mile. Securing names for this year’s Annual Meeting election ballot remains a challenge. A budget of $111,855 will be presented at the Annual Meeting. Pastor’s compensation will remain the same in 2019 as it was in 2018. 61 membership covenants were approved for 2019. Next Council Meeting: Feb. 5 (1pm).

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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