March 7, 8 & 9, 2015 “Pierced by Lies” Emanuel Ev. Lutheran Church A Growth and Learning Center New London, WI 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! Emanuel Prayer Group: 920-740-0782 [email protected] or [email protected] Emergency Pastor: March 9 – March 15 Pastor Heiges - 920-284-7044 | 1 Page 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 Large Print Hymnals Large-print copies of the service are available for anyone in need – please ask an usher for a copy. 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. 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. | 2 Page 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”. He was pierced for our transgressions…By his wounds we are healed (Isaiah 53). If your heart has been pierced by betrayal, lies, shame or regret, come and see how his piercings bring us healing. In the messages leading up to Easter, we will see not only how Jesus’ body was pierced for us, but how his heart was pierced as well. Mar 7-9 Pierced by Lies Matthew 26:57-68 Mar 14-16 Pierced by Cowardice Matthew 26:69-75 Mar 21-23 Pierced by Convenience Matthew 27:11-26 Mar 28-30 Pierced by Love Luke 19:41-44 This Week’s Today’s Light Bible Readings Week 6 (March 9 – March 14) Monday ...................................................................... Exodus 5:1 – 6:29 Tuesday ......................................................................... Exodus 7:1 – 24 Wednesday ................................................................. Exodus 8:1 – 9:35 Thursday ...................................................................... Exodus 10:1 – 29 Friday ...................................................................... Exodus 11:1 – 12:51 Saturday....................................................................... Exodus 13:1 – 22 | 3 Page Last Weekend’s Attendance: 755 Last Weekend’s Guest Attendance: 42 Lenten Service Attendance: 348 Prayer & Thanks Radio Broadcast The radio broadcast was sponsored anonymously in memory of loved ones This Week at Emanuel Ev. Lutheran Church & School Saturday – 5:15 p.m. – Worship – Service of the Word Sunday – Daylight Saving Time Begins 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. – Worship – Service of the Word 8:00 a.m. – Grades 5-8 sing during the service 9:15 a.m. – Sunday School 9:15 a.m. – “Family Foundations” Bible Class – School Commons 2:00 p.m. – Daddy/Daughter Dance - FVLHS 5:00 p.m. – Open Gym for Adults – School Gym 6:00 p.m. – Bells Alive Practice – Church Proper 6:00 p.m. – “Financial Peace University” – Community Room Monday – 9:30 a.m. – St. Joseph Residence Service– St. Joe’s Chapel 6:30 p.m. – Hunter Education Class – School Commons 6:30 p.m. – Worship – Service of the Word 7:00 p.m. – Coordinating Council Meeting – Community Room Tuesday – 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Emanuel Blood Drive – Church Narthex 5:00 p.m. – Knitting Group – Community Room 7:00 p.m. – “Life With God” Class – Office Conference Room | 4 Page Wednesday – 12:00 p.m. - “Lunch Break” Bible Study – Community Room 3:30 p.m. – Lenten Worship Service 3:30 p.m. – 5K sings during the service 4:30 p.m. – Lenten Supper – Church Basement 5:30 p.m. – Public School Instructions – School Classrooms 6:00 p.m. – Mixed Choir Practice – School Music Room 7:00 p.m. – Lenten Worship Service 7:00 p.m. – Crossroads Youth Group – Youth Room 8:00 p.m. – S.O.A.R. Youth Group – Youth Room Thursday – 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 – End of 3rd quarter 8:15 a.m. – JAM (Jesus And Me) Time – School Commons & Gym Saturday – 5:15 p.m. – Worship with Communion Sunday – 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. – Worship with Communion 8:00 a.m. – Bells Alive plays during the service 9:15 a.m. – Sunday School 9:15 a.m. – Sunday School “Grandparents Day” & Book Fair 10:30 a.m. – JAM (Jesus And Me) sings during the service 5:00 p.m. – Open Gym for Adults – School Gym 6:00 p.m. – Bells Alive Practice – Church Proper 6:00 p.m. – “Financial Peace University” – Community Room Monday – FVL Schools Open House 9:30 a.m. – St. Joseph Residence Service– St. Joe’s Chapel 1:00 p.m. – LWMS Meeting – Community Room 6:00 –7:30 p.m. – Grades 3-8 Science/Soc. Stud./Forensics Fair 6:30 p.m. – Hunter Education Class – Community Room 6:30 p.m. – Worship with Communion | 5 Page Announcements 2014 Offering Statements The 2014 offering statements are available for pick-up in the Emanuel office. Office hours are Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Coordinating Council Meeting Monday, March 9, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. In the Community Room Call Accepted Dear members of Emanuel Lutheran, The Holy Spirit has led me to accept the call to serve as an instructor and activities director at St. Croix Lutheran. Thank you for all your comments and prayers the last few weeks. I am praying that the Lord continues to accomplish his will through the people and ministry at Emanuel. God’s richest blessings to you. In Christ, Drew Kock “Family Foundations” Bible Study Join us for the “Family Foundations” Bible Study Sunday, March 8, from 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. The topic will be: Family Communication. We meet in the School Commons for a parent’s discussion about strategies for growing Christ-centered families. Refreshments and babysitting are provided. Lenten Supper A Lenten Supper will be held between services on March 11 from 4:30 – 6:15 p.m. Please join us for beef vegetable or chicken noodle soup, garlic/garlic cheese toast and bars. | 6 Page Emanuel Blood Drive Emanuel's next blood drive will be held on Tuesday, March 10 from 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. Sign up at the Welcome Center, or call Beth at 9827544, or www.save3lives.org. There is a crucial need for blood donations right now (especially O-). The frigid weather and illnesses has lowered donations across the state. Please consider giving the gift of life! Good Samaritan Collection There will be a Good Samaritan collection next weekend, March 14, 15 & 16. Items needed are: canned fruit, peanut butter, jam or jelly, jello & pudding mix & kleenex. 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. Sunday School Gandparents Day / Book Fair is next Sunday We send out a special invitation for Sunday school children to bring grandparents with them next Sunday, March 15, during normal class time, 9:15-10:15 a.m. It will be a special day to share the fun of passing the good news of Jesus on to this young generation! Come share the Bible lesson, a fun activity, and our singing time. We will also have our spring Book Fair in the Commons. Parents, have you considered reading an evening Bible story before bed? Or perhaps looking for a book on Christian marriage or parenting? Stop by to browse between Sunday services. Widows & Single Ladies Our next meeting will be at Marly’s Restaurant on Tuesday, March 17 at 11:30 a.m. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month. Come join us for lunch and fellowship. Forward in Christ Complementary copies of the March issue of Forward in Christ magazine are available on the table by the Welcome Center or in the Emanuel office. | 7 Page 2015 Brewer Trip Had enough of winter? Think spring and Brewer baseball. Now that spring training has started, it’s time to register for our trip to Miller Park. This year we will be going on Thursday, May 7 to watch one of the National League’s top teams, the Los Angeles Dodgers. There is a registration sheet by the display in the narthex detailing the trip itinerary and cost. Stop by and pick one up. Return your registration sheet and check to the Emanuel office by April 1. Don’t wait until all the tickets are gone. Sign up today! Enjoy a day of fun, relaxation and Christian fellowship. Military BibleStick Thank You Dear Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Please accept our gratitude and deep appreciation for your support of our troops through the Military BibleStick. You church is a testament to sacrificial giving. Providing our brave men and women in uniform with the gift of God’s Word in audio is a blessing that will bring them peace, comfort and spiritual protection as they put themselves in harm’s way while serving our country. It’s clear that you are making a difference in the lives of our troops. And thanks to your generosity, many more will now be blessed with their very own BibleStick. Again, thank you for standing with us in partnership to bring the comfort of God’s Word to our military heroes. A Servant of Christ, Morgan Jackson, Sr. Vice President, Faith Comes By Hearing Be sure to look at the plaque we received with this letter. It is located by the Welcome Center. So far, 503,589 BibleSticks have been distributed to persons in the military. Word Wall Tt was a fun letter for the children to listen for! They heard this sound so well and found a lot of words that start with Tt. The children came up with 83 Tt words on their own. You - our church family - added 63 Tt words to our list. Thank you for all the words! | 8 Page Anniversary Celebration Trinity Lutheran Church, 407 Oak Street, Neenah, will open their 150 year anniversary celebration by hosting the Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary Choir of Mequon at their worship services on Sunday, March 22, at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. With each public concert and appearance, the choir’s director and members seek to share the love of Jesus and bring glory to His name. For further information, contact either Pastor McKenzie ([email protected]) or Pastor Barthel ([email protected]). FVLHS Update On March 14 & 15, the FVL Theatre is performing The Great Cross Country Race. This retelling of the classic tale of the hare and the tortoise finds the scatter-brained and distracted hare racing against the plodding tortoise. Laughs and lessons can be had by all who attend. Tickets are available now at the school office. FVL is hosting its Family Open House from 4:30-6:30 pm on Tuesday, March 17. Parents and middle school students are invited for personal tours, refreshments, and our drawing for a tuition discount coupon. Register today for the first choice on tour times. Public and homeschool students are also welcome to attend our Discover FVL event that same day from 1-4:30 pm. Reservations can be made online or families can contact Heather Knoll ([email protected]) at 920-739-4441. Employment Opportunity FVL will be hiring a part-time evening custodian beginning on or around May 1, 2015. This position rotates between two people during the hours of 3pm – 11pm M-F during the school year (hours in the summer switch to daytime hours). This position also helps cover weekend events at FVL. Main duties include cleaning classrooms and commons areas, vacuuming, scrubbing floors and securing entrances. People interested in this position should complete an application and mail or email it to the attention of Martha Baldwin at [email protected]. Applications can be found on www.fvlhs.org and will be accepted through Friday, March 20th. | 9 Page 2nd Annual Coed Adult Volleyball Tournament – April 18 We will be sponsoring an adult volleyball tournament for members of any of our area WELS churches. The tournament is a coed 6-person tournament. It will be on April 18th from 12:30-5:00 pm. There will be spots available for the first 8 teams that register. The registration deadline is April 12. The cost is $30 per team. Rules, and more information will be sent once you register. Emanuel seeks to use this event to provide an opportunity for Christian fellowship through friendly athletic competition. Contact Liesse Foley at [email protected] or 920-224-5788 with any questions or to register. Jr. Foxes Spring Baseball This is open for 13-16 year olds (born between May 1, 1998-April 30, 2000). Registration form and payment of $125 is due no later than March 15th. For more information go to the FVL "Youth Sports" link http://fvlschools.org/about/youth-sports/junior-foxes-baseball. Seminary Chorus to Visit Immanuel, Greenville The Seminary Chorus, a 40-voice choir composed of young men studying for the pastoral ministry at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon, WI, will present a sacred concert at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Greenville, W7265 School Road, on Saturday, March 21, at 5:30 p.m. The choir presents hymns and anthems in traditional and contemporary styles, accompanied by a variety of musical instruments and includes congregation participation. The Seminary Chorus is directed by Prof. James Tiefel and has toured throughout the country in its 83-year history. Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, located in suburban Milwaukee, Wis., prepares pastors for the worldwide mission of WELS. WELS is the third largest Lutheran church body in the U.S. with about 1,300 churches in 49 states and 390,000 members. For more information, visit www.wels.net. | 10 Page “Choice Dollars” Deadline Thrivent members must annually direct where they want their "Choice Dollars" to go. This can be done two ways. 1. You can call 1-800-847-4836 and say "Thrivent Choice" at the prompt. You will be asked for your member ID or contract number. 2. The second way is to visit the web site at Thrivent.com/ thriventchoice. The deadline for designating your “Choice Dollars” for 2014, is March 31, 2015. GIFTS & MEMORIALS FOR FEBRUARY Radio Broadcasts $200 in memory of Carol Lambert Ladies’ Aid Memorial $656 in memory of Gail Smith Church Carpet Fund $20 in memory of Bruce Steffen Emanuel Handbell Choir $661 in memory of Gail Smith Choir Music $40 in memory of Jack Rickaby Shut-in/Homebound Ministry $5 in memory of Gail Smith Roof/Boiler/Asphalt Loan $56 in honor of Marv & Dolores Handschke’s 56th anniversary Narthex Renovation $35 in memory of Jay Close Accelerated Reader Program $90 in honor of Ken Braatz’s 90th birthday MEMBERSHIP CHANGES FOR FEBRUARY Baptisms Reinstated Harper Faith Krake – 2/8 Lorraine Roland Skylah Kay Ryan – 2/15 New Members Funerals Tim & Krista Bolssen Marie Spreeman – 2/12 Sherry Bruette Isabel Sells – 2/16 Willis Bartlett Dorothy Poppy – 2/21 Brian & Colleen Schuettpelz Released Leven Linberg Robert & Geri Guyette, Austin, Preston & Jensen – per request | 11 Page JAM – Jesus And Me Sessions 2 Theme: “The 10 Commandments” Where? Emanuel Lutheran School Commons and Gym When? Fridays 8:15—9:15am; March 13 Why? Praise God! Learn about God’s Amazing Word Who? Kids ages 0-5; Grown ups stay and play too! Mrs. D will lead the fun! Bring your friends and neighbors! Attendance & Offering Information Last Week’s Attendance .................................................. 755 Average attendance since July 1 (35 weeks) ...................... 776 Last Week’s Offerings .............................................. $ 23,799 Average offerings since July 1 (35 weeks) .................. $ 21,236 Average amount needed weekly for budget .............. $ 21,753 Just a comment regarding the previous offering numbers. I’m sure that you have noticed that the amount shown for needed weekly ($21,753) is always more than what is shown being actually received for either the prior week or the average for the year to date. The automatic conclusion is that we are spending more each week then is being received. The truth however is that the needed weekly amount is assuming that we spend every cent of our budget evenly over a 52 week period. This is not the case, in fact we have for the first part of this year spent less per week, on an average, then the needed weekly amount of $21,753. I don’t want to quote our Packer hero and say “RELAX” because we do need to strive toward the required weekly amount but we don’t need to be in panic mode either. Richard Yerkey, Executive Director | 12 Page | 13 Page Northern Wisconsin District Seminars for Christian Service Saturday, March 28 – 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Registration begins at 8:00 am – Opening devotion at 9:00 am At Fox Valley Lutheran High School 5300 N. Meade Street, Appleton, WI Why and How to be Involved in Christian Service Keynote Presentation by Rev. Paul Prange There are complete brochures in the Welcome Center and Emanuel office that detail each of the seminars that will be available. The $100 congregational payment to attend the seminars has already been paid, so all you will need to do is pay for your lunch if needed. Below is a list of seminars that will be available – please fill out a registration form and mail it in with your lunch payment by March 13: 1. Keynote Presentation Follow-up Sessions 2. The Volunteer Machine 3. An Update on Project Wartburg 4. What’s Happening in the NWD and WELS 5. Using Social Networks for Reaching Members and Prospects 6. Top Ten Do’s and Don’ts for the Church Website…and Beyond 7. Learning Gifts through Service 8. The Christian Response to the Transsexual World 9. Women of the World, Women of the WELS 10. Dialog on Domestic Abuse 11. I Do Give a Care – How Can I Help Carry Your Burden? 12. Kingdom Workers and Capacity Building Registration forms and complete booklets are located in the Welcome Center. | 14 Page This event is open to the community. Please feel free to invite friends, neighbors and family. | 15 Page | 16 Page | 17 Page Wednesday Lenten Service Schedule 3:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Lenten Theme: “I Tell You the Truth…” March 11, 18 & 25 (The 3:30 p.m. service will air at 7:00 p.m. on WJMQ, 92.3 FM) Holy Week Service Schedule Maundy Thursday - April 2: 7 p.m. (Communion Service) (The service will air on WJMQ 92.3 FM) Good Friday - April 3: 9:30 a.m. & 1 p.m. (Communion services) (The 9:30 a.m. service will air on WJMQ 92.3 FM) Good Friday – Tenebrae - April 3: 7 p.m. There will be no Saturday evening service Easter Sunrise - April 5: 6:00 a.m. Easter Festival - April 5: 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. (The 6 a.m. service will air at 9 a.m. on WJMQ, 92.3 FM) There will be no Monday evening service | 18 Page Easter Lilies If you would like to donate an Easter Lily this year, please fill out the information at the bottom of this page (including your phone # in case there are any questions), indicating how you would like your gift to be listed on the “thank-you” page in the Easter bulletin. Return the form to the Emanuel office by Friday, March 27. Any requests received after this date will not be printed in the bulletin. Please remember: it is up to you to order the Easter Lily from the greenhouse. Please feel free to call the Emanuel office at 982-5444 if you have any questions. Thank you. _ ___________________________________ PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Number of Plants:_________ In Memory of: In Honor of (anniversary, birthday, etc.): Given by: Preferred Phone #: ________________________________________ | 19 Page Volunteer Schedules Communion Servers March 14-15-16: (5:15) Scott Dailey, Dale Krause, John Schewe; (8:00) Drew Kock, Skip Boese, Jack Vande Guchte; (10:30) Paul Knutzen, Bruce Davis, Roger Mathison; (6:30) Dave Neumann Greeters March 7-8-9: (5:15) M/M Gary Weyenberg, Dorothy Petit; (8:00) Diane/Mark Wolf, M/M Roger Thielen, M/M Clarence Van Ark; (10:30) M/M Curt Sommer, M/M Duane Brown; (6:30) M/M Ozzie Radtke March 14-15-16: (5:15) M/M Steve Christian, M/M Lee Shaw; (8:00) M/M Allen Diem, M/M Art Gerndt; (10:30) Betty Drath, Lucille Drath; (6:30) Cindy Bauer Sound-Booth March 7-8-9: (5:15) Don Schmoll; (8:00) Micah Backus; (10:30) Ken Johnson; (6:30) Scarlett Polley March 11: (3:30) Scarlett Polley; (7:00) Micah Backus March 14-15-16: (5:15) Gail Potratz; (8:00) Micah Backus; (10:30) Tori Rhoden; (6:30) Scarlett Polley Ushers The Month of March: (5:15) Kenny Olson; (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 March 7-8-9: (5:15) Greg & Cheri Michaelson; (8:00) Judy Gorges; (10:30) Arien & Lynne Herminath; (6:30) Laureen Gagnow March 11: (3:30) Lynne Herminath; (7:00) Ron & Ann Wege March 14-15-16: (5:15) Dan & Marj Handschke; (8:00) Ruth Littmann; (10:30) Cathy Volz; (6:30) Bob & Bev Meyer | 20 Page Affirmations of Faith Based on the Promises of God I am a new creation in Christ, the old me is gone, the new me has come. – 2 Corinthians 5:17 I am free forever from sin’s condemnation and from sin’s power; I live under grace. – Romans8:1; Romans 6:7, 14 I am a child of the Most High God through faith in Jesus. Galatians 3:26 My body is a temple of the Holy Spirit. – 1 Corinthians 6:19 God lives within me. – John 14:23 I have the mind of Christ and the wisdom of Christ. 1 Corinthians 2:16; Colossians 2:3 God is for me, no one can stand against me. – Romans 8:31 I have the power of God at work for me and in me. Ephesians 1:19; 3:20 I have been given a spirit of power, love and self discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7 I can do all things through God who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13 My God meets all my needs through his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:19 I am more than a conqueror through God who loves me. Romans 8:31 I am an over-comer through faith in Jesus, the Son of God. 1 John 5:4-5 God approves of me and accepts me “Just as I Am!” I am deeply loved, fully pleasing in his eyes, totally forgiven and complete in Christ. – Romans 15:7 | 21 Page RESPONSIVE PRAYER OF THE DAY Pastor: Let us pray. Heavenly Father, we confess that we deserve to be punished for our evil deeds. All: Yet your Son Jesus willingly bore that punishment for us. Pastor: Thank you for graciously cleansing us from all our sin. All: Comfort us today with the message of your great love displayed in the depths of suffering you endured for us. Pastor: We pray through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. | 22 Page “Pierced by Lies” Opening Hymn ................................................Speak, O Lord – CWS 735 Order of Worship .................................. Service of the Word – p. 38 CW Anthem (8:00) .......................................... Softly and Tenderly, vv. 1 & 4 ELS Students Grades 5-8 Song of Praise ..........................................Oh, Taste and See – p. 39 CW Responsive Prayer of the Day (see previous page) First Lesson.................................................................. Psalm 26 (p. 545) Psalm of the Day ........................................... “Lamb of God” – CWS 748 Second Lesson .............................................. 1 John 1:1-2:2 (p. 1207) Hymn of the Day ....................Crown Him with Many Crowns – CW 341 Message ...................................................... Matthew 26:57-68 (p. 986) Apostles Creed ......................................................................... p. 41 CW Offering ............................. The March WELS Connection will be shown Please sign one of the Friendship Registers located in the pews Prayer of the Church The Lord’s Prayer ..................................................................... p. 43 CW Sermon Hymn ..................... Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name – CW 321 Prayer & Benediction............................................................... p. 44 CW Presiding Minister & Message – Pastor Marcus Schulz Pianist – Mrs. Jill Kock | 23 Page
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