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November 8, 9 & 10, 2014
Last Judgment
How to Survive the End of the World:
“FOCUS”
Emanuel Ev. Lutheran Church & School
A Growth and Learning Center
New London, WI
Communion Registration
We welcome to the Lord’s Supper confirmed members of
Emanuel or congregations associated with us. Lutherans believe
that Communion celebrates their oneness in faith, life, and
purpose. We are happy to speak with visitors about how to
establish a communing fellowship with us.
Emanuel Information
Service Times
 Saturday: 5:15 p.m.
 Sunday: 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
 Monday: 6:30 p.m.
 The radio broadcast airs at 9:00 a.m. each Sunday morning on
WJMQ, 92.3 FM
Each Sunday from 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
 Sunday School (school classrooms)
 Bible Studies and Fellowship (narthex & various Emanuel rooms)
Office Hours & Contact Information
 200 E. Quincy Street, New London, WI 54961
 Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
 Phone: 920-982-5444
 Church Email: [email protected]
 Church Website: www.emanuelnl.org
 School Email: [email protected]
 School Website: elstigers.org
Pastoral Visits
If you, a friend, or a family member, are in need of a pastor visit,
please call the Emanuel office at 982-5444 or email us at
[email protected] and let us know about the situation. We are
not always aware of those that may be in need of a visit, so your help
would truly be appreciated. Thank you for helping us help others!
Emergency Pastor for November 10 – November 16
Pastor Schulz – 920-538-3617
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“Focus”
BELLS & WELCOME
OPENING HYMN.................................. “The King Shall Come” – CW 25
The King shall come when morning dawns
And light triumphant breaks,
When beauty gilds the eastern hills
And life to joy awakes—
Not as of old a little child
To bear and fight and die,
But crowned with glory like the sun
That lights the morning sky.
Oh, brighter than the rising morn
When Christ, victorious, rose
And left the lonesome place of death
Despite the rage of foes.
Oh, brighter than that glorious morn
Shall dawn upon our race
The day when Christ in splendor comes
And we shall see his face.
The King shall come when morning dawns
And light and beauty brings.
Hail, Christ the Lord! Your people pray:
Come quickly, King of kings!
CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION
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The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the
fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you.
And also with you.
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Brothers and sisters in Christ, as we approach the end of
another church year, God’s Word directs our hearts to the end
of all things.
When that day comes, our Lord Jesus will return with great
power and glory to gather his elect from the ends of the
earth.
He is coming as Judge of all. The divine record will be opened –
revealing not only our words and deeds but also our thoughts
and attitudes. Since nothing is hidden from God, let us openly
and honestly confess all our sins to him.
Holy and merciful Father, I confess that I am by nature
sinful, and that I have disobeyed you in my thoughts, words,
and actions. I have done what is evil and failed to do what is
good. For this I deserve your punishment both now and in
eternity. But I am truly sorry for my sins, and trusting in my
Savior, Jesus Christ, I pray: Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner.
God, our heavenly Father, has been merciful to us and has
given his only Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins.
Therefore, as a called servant of Christ and by his authority, I
forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the
Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
For all that we need in life and for the wisdom to use all your
gifts with gratitude and joy, hear our prayer, O Lord.
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For the steadfast assurance that nothing can separate us from
your love and for the courage to stand firm against the assaults
of Satan and every evil, hear our prayer, O Christ.
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For the well-being of your holy Church in all the world and for
those who offer here their worship and praise, hear our
prayer, O Lord.
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Merciful God, maker and preserver of life, uphold us by your
power and keep us in your tender care:
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The works of the Lord are great and glorious; his name is
worthy of praise.
HYMN RESPONSE ........... “The Day Is Surely Drawing Near” – CW 207
vs. 5, 6
My Savior paid the debt I owe
And for my sin was smitten;
Within the Book of Life I know
My name has now been written.
I will not doubt, for I am free,
And Satan cannot threaten me;
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There is no condemnation!
O Jesus Christ, do not delay,
But hasten our salvation;
We often tremble on our way
In fear and tribulation.
Your saints are waiting patiently;
Come soon, Redeemer; make us free
From ev’ry evil. Amen.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
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Let us pray.
Lord Jesus Christ, our Savior and our Judge, strengthen us
through your Word and sacraments, so that we may look
forward to the day of your second coming with confidence and
eager expectation.
Keep us steadfast in true and living faith that we may stand
before you on that day holy and blameless.
Jesus, we pray in your name. You live and reign with the Father
and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Please be seated
ANTHEM: (8:00) ......................................................My God Is So Great
Emanuel JAM (Jesus And Me), 3P & 4K
ANTHEM: (10:30) ................................................................ Ready, Lord
Emanuel Mixed Choir
LESSON ...................................................... Romans 13: 11-14 (p. 1124)
The end is near. The hour has come for us to wake from our slumber,
to put aside the deeds of darkness, and to put on the armor of light
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HYMN OF THE DAY ...“Great God, What Do I See and Hear” – CW 208
Great God, what do I see and hear?
The end of things created;
The judge of mankind shall appear
On clouds of glory seated.
The trumpet sounds; the graves restore
The dead which they contained before:
Prepare, my soul, to meet him!
The dead in Christ shall first arise
At that last trumpet’s sounding,
Caught up to meet him in the skies,
With joy their Lord surrounding.
No gloomy fears their souls dismay;
His presence sheds eternal day
On those prepared to meet him.
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But sinners filled with guilty fears
Behold his wrath prevailing,
For they shall rise and find their tears
And sighs are unavailing;
The day of grace is past and gone;
They trembling stand before his throne,
All unprepared to meet him.
O Christ, you died, and yet you live;
To me account your merit,
My pardon seal, my sins forgive,
And cleanse my by your Spirit.
Beneath your cross I view the day
When heav’n and earth shall pass away,
And thus prepare to meet you.
Please stand
SERMON .....................................................Matthew 24:1 – 14 (p. 981)
“How to Survive the End of the World: Focus”
NICENE CREED
We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God,
begotten, not made, of one being with the Father
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation, he came down from heaven,
was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary,
and became fully human.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate.
He suffered death and was buried.
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On the third day he rose again in accordance with the
Scriptures.
He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right
hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the
dead,and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son,
Who in unity with the Father and the Son is worshiped and
glorified,
Who has spoken through the prophets.
We believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead and the life
of the world to come. Amen.
Please be seated
OFFERING ..................................... Please sign the Friendship Registers
located at the end of the pew.
Please stand
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name,
thy kingdom come, thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom
and the power and the glory
forever and ever. Amen.
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THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION
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The Lord be with you.
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Lift up your hearts.
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Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
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Praise to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In love
he has blessed us with every spiritual blessing. He protects and
preserves his Church in every age and gives us confidence to
lift up our heads and watch for Jesus with joy. Now have come
the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and
the authority of his Christ. To him who sits on the throne and
to the Lamb be praise and thanks and honor and glory forever
and ever.
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HOLY, HOLY, HOLY
Sanctus
WORDS OF INSTITUTION:
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Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night he was betrayed, took
bread; and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it
to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body, which is
given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”
Then he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them,
saying, “Drink from it, all of you; this is my blood of the new
covenant, which is poured out for you for the forgiveness of
sins. Do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.”
The peace of the Lord be with you always.
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O CHRIST, LAMB OF GOD
Agnus Dei
DISTRIBUTION ........................................................ Continuous Flow
DISTRIBUTION HYMNS……………………………………….Please use the Hymnal
Wake, Awake, for Night Is Flying – CW 206
Here, O My Lord, I See You Face to Face – CW 315
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THANK THE LORD
CLOSING PRAYER
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Hear the prayer of your people, O Lord, that the lips which
have praised you here may glorify you in the world, that the
eyes which have seen the coming of your Son may long for his
coming again, and that all who have received in his true body
and blood the pledge of your forgiveness may be restored to
live a new and holy life, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who
lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and
forever.
BENEDICTION
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Brothers and sisters, go in peace. Live in harmony with one
another. Serve the Lord with gladness.
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The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.
The Lord look on you with favor and give you peace.
Presiding Minister & Message – Pastor Bill Heiges
Organist – Mr. Klint Kaddatz
Worship Series:
“How To Survive the End of the World”
The Book of Eli,” “The Darkest Hour,”
Contagion,” The Day After Tomorrow.” The
list of doomsday movies that Hollywood
produces is incredible. Yet, they keep
coming. There’s something about these end
of the world stories that fascinates us,
frightens us and keeps us coming back for more. The theme that
inspires is survival. Against all odds, when all hope is lost humanity
grabs hold of courage, defies the enemy and turns the tide.
What Hollywood won’t show is the real end of the world story. The
end is coming. For some it will be a day of judgment and destruction,
grief and pain like nothing even seen or imagined before. The Bible
calls this “eternal death.” But for others the end of the world will
make the beginning of a new life where pain and trouble will cease
forever. When that day comes, on which side of the fence are you
going to be on? How will you survive the end of the world?
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Pastor Bill Heiges, Administrative Pastor:
Ext: 311; [email protected]
Pastor Marcus Schulz, Vision/Mission/Outreach Pastor:
Ext: 310; [email protected]
Matt Foley, Principal:
Ext: 112; [email protected]
Jack VandeGuchte, Youth & Family Staff Minister:
Ext: 314; [email protected]
Contact Information for the Executive Director
If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions,
you can put a note in my mailbox in the narthex
(located next to the confirmation picture boards),
call me at 982-3943, or email [email protected]
Richard Yerkey, Executive Director
Last Weekend’s Attendance: 776
Last Weekend’s Guest Attendance: 55
Emanuel Prayer Group: 920-740-0782
ionedorschner@gmailcom or [email protected]
Large Print Hymnals
Large-print copies of the service are available for anyone in
need – please ask an usher for a copy.
Attention Hearing Impaired Members
Special receivers are available to help you hear the service. Ask one of
our ushers for a receiver and return it to an usher after the service.
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Parent Room
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me.” We love children and
encourage their worship. Please don’t feel embarrassed if your child
is restless during the service. You are among caring people who
understand. If you feel that your children are distracting others from
worship, you may take them to the entryway or a parent’s room is
available. There is a closed-circuit TV in the room to watch & listen to
the service. An usher can assist you in locating this room, also called
the “Bible Class Room”.
Wheelchair Area
For your convenience, there are two areas set aside to accommodate
members with wheelchairs, walkers, or other special space needs.
Ushers are available to assist you to the following locations:
 Halfway down the middle and side isles on the lectern side of
church, there is a pew with wheelchair space on either end.
 In the right half of the front row, also on the lectern side, there is a
larger area with wheelchair space.
Prayer & Thanks
Anniversaries
John & Melody Truby – 23 years
Radio Broadcast
The radio broadcast was sponsored in honor of John & Melody Truby’s
23rd anniversary
This Week’s Today’s Light Bible Readings
Week 94 (November 10 – November 15)
Monday ........................................................... 1 Thessalonians 4:1 – 18
Tuesday ........................................................... 1 Thessalonians 5:1 – 28
Wednesday ...................................................... 2 Thessalonians 1:1 – 12
Thursday ....................................................... 2 Thessalonians 2:1 – 3:18
Friday .........................................................................1 Timothy 1:1 – 20
Saturday.....................................................................1 Timothy 2:1 – 15
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This Week at Emanuel Ev. Lutheran Church & School
Saturday –
3:00 p.m. – Wedding – Miranda Mapes & Daniel Kent – Ch. Proper
5:15 p.m. – Worship with Communion
Sunday –
8:00 & 10:30 a.m. – Worship with Communion
8:00 a.m. – JAM (Jesus And Me), 3-Pre & 4K sing during the service
9:15 a.m. – Sunday School – School Classrooms
9:15 a.m. – “The Bible” Bible Study – Community Room
9:15 a.m. – “The Proverbs 31 Woman” Bible Study – Ch. Basement
9:15 a.m. – “Prepared to Answer” Bible Study – Church Proper
10:30 a.m. – Mixed Choir sings during the service
5:00 p.m. – Open Gym for Adults – School Gym
6:00 p.m. – “Financial Peace University” Class – Office Conf Room
6:00 p.m. – Bells Alive Practice – Church Proper
Monday –
9:30 a.m. – St. Joseph Residence Service– St. Joe’s Chapel
6:30 p.m. – Worship with Communion
7:00 p.m. – Coordinating Council Meeting – Community Room
Tuesday –
7:00 p.m. – “Exodus” Bible Study – Community Room
Wednesday –
12 p.m. – “Biblical Apologetics for Real Life” Bible Study – Comm Rm
5:30 p.m. – Public School Instruction – School Classrooms
6:00 p.m. – Mixed Choir – School Music Room
7:00 p.m. – “Life With God” Bible Study – Community Room
7:00 p.m. – Crossroads Youth Group – Youth Room
8:00 p.m. – S.O.A.R. Youth Group – Youth Room
Thursday –
3P & 4K Grandparent Day
6:30 a.m. –“Breakfast Bible Class” at Marly’s Restaurant
9:15 a.m. – “Trinity Terrace Bible Study” – at Trinity Terrace
6:00 p.m. – Adult Handbell Practice – Church Proper
7:00 p.m. – Emanuel Prayer Evening – Community Room
Friday –
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Grade K-8 Grandparent Day
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Saturday –
6:30 p.m. – Women of HIS Word Event – School Commons
5:15 p.m. – Worship – Service of the Word
Sunday –
8:00 & 10:30 a.m. – Worship – Service of the Word
8:00 a.m. – Grades 3 & 4 sing during the service
9:15 a.m. – Sunday School – School Classrooms
9:15 a.m. – “Family Foundations” Bible Class – School Commons
9:15 a.m. – “The Bible” Bible Study – Community Room
9:15 a.m. – “Prepared to Answer” Bible Study – Church Proper
10:30 a.m. – Grades 7 & 8 sing during the service
5:00 p.m. – Open Gym for Adults – School Gym
6:00 p.m. – Bells Alive Practice – Church Proper
Monday
9:30 a.m. – St. Joseph Residence Service– St. Joe’s Chapel
1:00 p.m. – LWMS Meeting – Community Room
6:00 p.m. – “Healthy Moms & Kids” – Community Room
6:30 p.m. – Worship – Service of the Word
Announcements
Military Bible Sticks
Once again, members of our Armed Forces, especially those who are
deployed overseas in places like Afghanistan, are requesting the Bible
on Military Stick. The requests are much greater than the financial
ability to provide. Faith Comes By Hearing is an organization
committed to providing these Military Bible Sticks to men and women
of our Armed Forces. Donation boxes will be placed at the exits on
Veteran’s Day weekend, November 8, 9, and 10. Each stick costs
$25.00. Our congregation’s response in the past has been
overwhelming. I hope we at Emanuel can help bring the Word of God
to soldiers who desperately desire it. Some testimonials include:
“Being in an active environment it is hard to find time to stop and
study God’s word. Hearing it has helped tremendously!!”
“(The Military Bible Stick) has helped strengthen my
relationship with God. “
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OWLS Serving Donuts This Sunday
The Organization of Wisconsin Synod Lutheran Seniors, OWLS, will be
serving donuts November 9th. The donations received will go to
Prison Ministries. The expanded outreach to prisoners was started in
1996 through 550 chaplains and since then the number of prisoners
participating is over 57,000 and growing daily.
Prisoners are sent one of twenty Self-Study Booklets. The prisoners
read and study the booklets, then write a test. Our group is sent ten
tests about every six weeks. We correct the tests and write
encouraging comments. As you can see from the following
testimonials, the Holy Spirit is working through these booklets that the
prisoners use. After writing the test on the booklet AM I WORTHY,
this prisoner wrote:
“This course was helpful in showing me how God sees me. I have
always battled with feelings of worthlessness my whole life. Even after
giving my life to Jesus it has been hard to believe that God wants
anything to do with me at all. I really liked the statement, ‘God hates
sin.’ He knows I am a sinner, but has found a way to love me anyway.’
That’s love! I always pray that the Lord will strengthen my faith and
continue to help me turn away from sin in my life. Thank you for
providing this course and all the courses you provide. They are helpful.
God bless.”
“Family Foundations” Bible Study
Join us for the next “Family Foundations” Bible Study on Sunday,
November 16 from 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. The topic will be: Family Faith.
We meet in the School Commons for a parent’s discussion about
strategies for growing Christ-centered families. Refreshments and
babysitting are provided.
Emanuel Blood Drive
Emanuel's last blood drive for 2014 will be held on Tuesday,
November 18 from 1:00-6:00 p.m. Sign up at Welcome Center or
www.save3lives.org or call Beth @982-7544. Reminder: the blood
drive is open to the public. Walk-ins are always welcome.
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Good Samaritan Thanksgiving Meals
Emanuel’s Good Samaritan Program will be putting together boxes for
Thanksgiving meals again this year. If you know of any families that
could use assistance for Thanksgiving, please call the Emanuel office at
982-5444 and we will do our best to provide them with a food box for
Thanksgiving.
Good Samaritan Collection
There will be a Good Samaritan collection next weekend,
Nov. 15, 16 & 17. Instead of putting up a bulletin board with items to
donate for Thanksgiving boxes, would you please consider
contributing items such as canned corn or green beans, stuffing mix,
cranberry sauce, potatoes or jars of gravy. If you would like to donate
a pie, call the Emanuel office at 982-5444, as they won’t be needed
until Monday, Nov. 24. Please place your items on the tables in the
narthex or bring them to the Emanuel office. Donation boxes will be
placed by the exits.
Piggly Wiggly Receipt Program
As of December 31, 2014, Piggly Wiggly will no longer be accepting
receipts for the 1% rebate. In order to count and turn in the ones we
have before the end of the year, please bring all receipts to the office
by December 1. We thank Piggly Wiggly for running this program,
which has helped Emanuel with Accelerated Reader and Vacation
Bible School over the years.
Progression Party Thank You
We are very excited to report that our Progression Party was a huge
success! We had 85 people for dinner, play and the meeting. God has
surely blessed us! Thank you parents for attending and making your
child’s education a priority! Thank you to all that donated for our
supper in chili supplies and delicious sides and desserts. The children
were amazed at how many people cared so much about them. All of
your support is so appreciated!
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NEW CONSTITUTION/VOTER REGISTRY
Just a heads up that since we have a revised constitution and bylaws
that we have started a new constitution registry. The previous
registry was started approximately 40 years ago and contains the
names of many members who are no longer with us. Signing of the
registry signifies that the individual signing is in agreement with and
supportive of the constitution and bylaws that were approved and
adopted on June 16, 2014.
The constitution registry must be signed by all eligible (18 years of age
male members) who intend to vote at any congregational meeting.
The opportunity to sign is given at the beginning of all congregational
meetings. However, since this is a new registry it will also be available
in the Emanuel office for anyone that would like to stop in and make
sure that your name is in the registry.
Forward in Christ
Complementary copies of the November issue of Forward in Christ
magazine are available on the table by the Welcome Center or in the
Emanuel office.
Hat & Mitten Drive
Brrrrrr, it's getting to be that time of year again. With the warmth
from your hearts, please consider donating any new or gently used
mittens or hats for people in need. A Christmas tree is in the narthex
where you can clip your donation on the tree. The items will then be
distributed. Please have your donations on the tree by December 1.
Thanks in advance for your support.
Word Wall Update
We are flying through our letters and making very long lists of words!
We will be taking a break in a few weeks once we get more in to our
Christmas practice. So, we will not have letters for a few weeks in
December. We are now worked through our words that begin with Gg.
The children did a great job of thinking of words by themselves - 36
words all on their own! The total went all the way up to 115 words!
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Marriage Retreat
Mark your calendar for the “With this Ring” marriage retreat. It will
be held on February 27 – March 1, 2015 at the Olympia Resort & Spa
in Oconomowoc, WI. Jay & Laura Laffoon will lead the “Ultimate Date
Night Tour.” The retreat price is $100 if you register by Monday,
November 10. Go to www.WithThisRingRetreat.com to register.
Check out their Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/withthisringretreat and “Like” them to get the
latest updates. The last day registrations will be accepted is Monday,
February 16.
Scrip Update
We are rapidly approaching the Christmas season. Please note that all
orders must be placed by Dec. 10th to ensure delivery in time for
Christmas. Please look over our list of retailers on our Emanuel site
(emanuelnl.org) under Resources or at shopwithscrip.com. There are
many gift cards that would make wonderful gifts and would save you
lots of shopping time!
FVLHS Update
 8th Grade Parents: Registration for the 2015/2016 school year will
be held on Nov. 10 and again on Nov. 13 from 5:30-7:30 pm.
Please contact Heather Knoll in Guidance (920.560.5117) to
schedule an appointment.
 FVL Student Council is again hosting its Fruit Sale to raise funds for
Tuition Assistance. Stop in the front office to get an order form, or
check with an FVL student to place an order. All orders need to be
turned in to the school office by Nov. 24.
Let It Snow – Let It Snow!!
Snow shovelers are again needed to prepare for the winter season.
We are looking for several people to help, especially to clear things
out before services on the weekend. If you are able to help with snow
shoveling, please call the Emanuel Office at 982-5444. Thank you!
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Thrivent Action Team - Act Today!
If you are a Thrivent member, there is a new program you can use to
help fund member-led projects, fundraisers, one time service
activities, or educational events. The new program is called Thrivent
Action Team.
Each Thrivent member, 16 years or orlder, that has a product with
Thrivent, can host two projects per year. For each project, Thrivent
Financial will provide $250 of seed money to get you started.
For more information visit Thirvent.com/actionteam or talk with
someone in the Emanuel office. Brochures for this new program are
in the Information Center.
Community Cupboard Thank You
Dear Emanuel Lutheran Church members,
I would like to thank you for the monthly donations of food
that you have made to the New London Community Cupboard in the
past year.
The donations that you provide really assist us in serving the
participants. We have seen an increase in need due to the current
economic conditions. The food that we provide has assisted them in
meeting their financial needs.
Sincerely,
Kim Ebert, Community Cupboard Director
Attendance & Offering Information
Attendance Last Week ................................................................... 776
Average attendance since July 1 (18 weeks)........................................ 793
Offerings Last Week ................................................................ $ 19,516
Average offerings since July 1 (18 weeks) .................................... $ 20,305
Average amount needed weekly for budget ............................... $ 21,753
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Bible Classes
“Prepared to Answer”
Sunday Morning Bible Study
Sundays through November 16 – 9:15 a.m.
You’ve heard the objections. These and many more!
There are many paths to God. What kind of God demands worship?
There are hypocrites in the church. Religion is a crutch for the weak.
Where is God when I’m hurting? I want to feel good about myself. All
the church cares about is money. Can a loving God send people to hell?
Christianity is so anti-woman. I can’t handle your outdated view of sex.
How do I know I’m a Christian? I’ll be rejected by family and friends.
You’ve heard the objections, but you don’t feel prepared to
answer them. What if, instead of racking our brains for just the right
passages, we would begin instead with the right story? A story that sets
the living Jesus before their eyes?
We might come away concluding, “All I really needed to know I
learned in Sunday school.” This approach, called Bible Story Evangelism,
might be just what we need, not just to set Jesus before those outside
the church but also before those who are in danger of drifting away.
Can you tell the story of Peter’s denial? of the Emmaus disciples?
of the weeds and the wheat? of Judas’ betrayal? of the woman at the
well? of the woman who anointed Jesus with the expensive perfume?
Then you’ve already got a vivid way to respond to six of the objections
above. Even if you can match them up yourself, we encourage you to join
us at 9:15 a.m. in the church proper. We’ll be looking at stories of Jesus
and asking ourselves, “Who needs to hear this?”
Week 9 – November 9:
“The Faith of the Canaanite Woman: Isn’t Christianity anti-woman?”
Week 10 – November 16:
“Jesus Appears to Thomas: Why can’t I just believe what I see?”
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Bible Studies for Everyone
Exodus
The book of Exodus is the history of God's love for His
wayward people. Genesis traced the history of God's promise to send
a Savior for His rebellious mankind. Genesis ends with the choosing of
a family through which that Savior would be sent to the world.
Exodus picks up that history of God's plan to save fallen mankind. It
demonstrates the detailed care God gave to that family. He
repeatedly forgives, calls the family back into His kingdom, and
continues nurtures them after they had rebelled against Him. In the
history of the Israelites we can see our own history as God continues
to offer His Grace to us even though we often demonstrate our
disloyalty to Him.
Tuesday evenings 7:00 to 9:00 – through December 16, Mr. Krause
In the Community Room
The Bible
The A&E Network presented a ten episode series
called “The Bible.” In that series, the history
presented in the Bible has been broken into ten
brief segments. There are five segments on the
Old Testament and five segments on the New
Testament. We will view these segments one at a
time and discuss them as they relate to the Bible.
We will notice the time span of history has been compressed. They
did try to be true to the Word, but at times used some poetic license
to move the history along.
Sunday mornings 9:15 to 10:15 – Mr. Krause
Through December 7 - Old Testament
January 11 to February 8 - New Testament
In the Community Room
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Sessions 1 & 2 Theme: God’s Amazing Creation
Where? Emanuel Lutheran School Commons and Gym
When? Fridays 8:15-9:15am; November 21
Who? Kids ages 0-5 - Grown ups stay and play
too! Mrs. D will lead the fun!
What? Jesus Time: Physical Activity, Story Time, Art Projects,
Small Motor Activities, Singing
Women’s Fall & Winter Bible Classes
Emanuel’s new ministry group, Women of HIS Word, would like to
invite all women to the following upc oming Bible studies. Easch Bible
study will be held on Sundays from 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. in the Church
Basement.
“The Proverbs 31 Woman” – November 9
This Bible study will dig into the wisdom of the book of Proverbs to
teach and guide the Christian woman in God-pleasing characteristics,
attitudes and priorities as she seeks to fulfill the roles that God has
given her.
“Women’s Spiritual Gifts” – December 7 & 14
This Bible study will examine the role of women in the church and the
God-pleasing, Scriptural ways in which women can use their time,
talents, treasures, and abilities to serve in the church and further the
growth of God’s Kingdom.
“A Personal Relationship with Jesus”
January 18 & 25
This Bible study will use various examples from Scripture to help
women nurture their personal relationships with Jesus and their daily
walk with their Lord.
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The Advent Gift
What: Advent by
Candlelight
Who: All ladies of our
congregation,
Our community &
their guests
When: Saturday,
December 6, 2014
Where: Emanuel
Lutheran Commons
Why: Prepare our
hearts and minds For
the coming of our
Savior, “The Christmas
Gift”
Table Hostess, please sign up by November 22
Guests, please sign up by December 1.
Sign- up sheets are at the information Center. Any questions, please
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call Barb Yerkey—982-3943
Pray for Our Troops
On this Veteran’s Day weekend, please keep our servicemen at
home and abroad and their families in your prayers: David Herminath
is serving as a civilian in Afghanistan.
These men and women are presently at various
bases in the USA:
Samantha Christian, Colton Dunbar,
Emily Favorite, Derek Garske, Jayme Gerndt,
Matthew Hanneman, Brandon Hilker,
Christopher Hilker, Shannon Hilker, Charity Huss,
Faith Huss, Shiloh Hutmaker, Aaron Kerry,
Tasha Kerry, Hope Huss Paran, Sam Piper,
Charles Strong and Ben Tech.
Joshua Bauer, Air Force, deployed; undisclosed location
If there is anyone else in the military we don’t know about, or
our information is incorrect; please call the church office, 982-5444.
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Please come and join us
at our:
Women of HIS Word –
We Were Made to
Thrive event!
You will have an
opportunity to visit with old
friends and meet some new
women from our congregation and from the community. We will hear
what it means to thrive in our faith, enjoy light refreshments and fun
interactive games (no strenuous physical activity required), and share
what Women of HIS Word has planned for the fall and winter months.
This event is open to all women, so please come and bring a friend!
Women of HIS Word is a revival of our group formally known as
Women’s Ministry.
The purpose of Women of HIS Word is to encourage, support, and
build up the body of Christ by providing opportunities for women to
grow together spiritually, pray together and for one another, build
Christian relationships, and support each other in our walk to serve
Christ. We will strive to accomplish our purpose by:
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Providing opportunities for women to study God’s Word together
in Bible classes
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Connecting various groups of women with similar interests
through small groups for fun and encouragement

Promoting and sponsoring fellowship events for girls and women

Encouraging women to discover what their gifts and talents are
and to use them to build up the Kingdom for Christ
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Volunteer Schedules
Communion Servers
November 8-9-10: (5:15) Dave Neumann, Dale Krause, Lee Shaw;
(8:00) Rich Platz, Ron Steinhorst, Randy Behnke; (10:30) Drew Kock,
Bruce Davis, Dave Meyer; (6:30) Roger Mathison
Greeters
November 8-9-10: (5:15) M/M Gary Weyenberg, M/M Lee Shaw;
(8:00) Judy Gorges, M/M Karl Bruehl, M/M Carl Gloede;
(10:30) Dolores Handschke, M/M Arnie Heise, Ione Dorschner;
(6:30) Arlene Birkholz
November 15-16-17: (5:15) M/M John Truby, Angie Kamba;
(8:00) Keith Stern, M/M Jeff Schabo, M/M Roger Thielen;
(10:30) Evelyn Rosenow, Laureen Gagnow, M/M Jerry Kuppernus;
(6:30) M/M Ozzie Radtke
Sound-Booth
November 8-9-10: (5:15) Don Schmoll; (8:00) Micah Backus;
(10:30) Ken Johnson; (6:30) Joe Dexter
November 15-16-17: (5:15) Don Schmoll; (8:00) Micah Backus;
(10:30) Ken Johnson; (6:30) Scarlett Polley
Ushers
The Month of November: (5:15) Kenny Olson, Laurie Thomack;
(8:00) Barry Hoewisch, Harry Blum, Danke/Krause/Ehlke; (10:30) Al
Tank, Bob Danke, Scott Lenzner;
(6:30) Mike Knapp, volunteers needed
Welcome/Information Center
November 8-9-10: (5:15) Dan & Marj Handschke; (8:00) Vickie Much;
(10:30) Joanne Kuppernus; (6:30) Marcia Rhone
November 15-16-17: (5:15) Lee & Judy Shaw; (8:00) Ruth Littmann;
(10:30) Ione Dorschner; (6:30) Ron & Ann Wege
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After the Sermon…..
1. Highs and Lows: What was a high point from your life this week?
A low point?
2. What in the sermon was memorable for you? Or what confused you?
What did you wish you could have heard more about?
3. Read Mark 13:1-13. What signs that the world will end did you see in
the news this week?
4. Jesus said the temple would be destroyed. How do you think that
made the disciples feel? In 2 Peter 3:12-13, Peter says that everything will be destroyed. How does that make you feel?
5. Jesus makes a promise in Mark 13:10. What is your part in fulfilling
that promise?
6. Read 2 Corinthians 8:1-5. What would you like to change in your life
so that, like the Corinthians (2 Corinthians 8:3), you live with a single
focus?
7. At the final wedding banquet, will you be escorted inside? How do
you know?
MY NEXT STEPS
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Read Matthew 24 & 25 to understand the time.
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Pray for a “singleness of purpose” in your life.
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How to Survive the End of the World: Focus
Matthew 24:1-14
1. Focus on the time.
A. Tell the time using… (Matthew 24:4-13)

International politics: w__________ and rumors of w__________
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Nature: f____________ and e____________
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Church: d____________ and p____________
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Society: I____________ of many growing cold
B. Understand approximate time (Matthew 24:36-44)

The d____________ with approximate time – The Noah Clock
(Matthew 24:37-41)
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The p____________ of approximate time – The Thief Clock
(Matthew 24:42-44)
2. Focus on the goal.
A. Distinguish between the tools and the goal (Matthew 24:14)
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The goal is ________________________________

Our tools are ______________________________
B. Choose if it is a goal to d____________ for (Matthew 16:24-26)
C. Choose if it is a goal to l____________ for.
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Choose to live with a single f____________.
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Start where you are in your d____________ life and in your
____________ life.
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