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Midweek Lenten Service: Wednesday, March 26

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God’s intent was that being made in his image, we would reflect his love and care in our dealings with each other. The Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Commandments are all about different aspects of healthy human relationships. Yet, in virtually every type of relationship that can exist, we invent new ways to hurt one another. This week we see that Jesus is the only one who lives up to God’s expectations of how we should treat each other. So, in Lenten faith, we cry out to him, “Lord, have mercy for treating others like trash, not treasure!” Join us for our upcoming midweek Lent series: Lord, Have Mercy. Special Midweek Devotions are scheduled at 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. each Wednesday evening during Lent. Join us for our Lenten suppers, available in the Fellowship Hall, from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday. 

Cub Chatter - 3/21/2025

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  From the desk of Mrs. D :) A happy heart makes the face cheerful! Proverbs 15:13 Call, text, or email Anytime 920-407-3000 mdobberstein@emanuelnl.org Upcoming Events:  3/22/2025 - 5:15pm - Worship Opportunity 3/23/2025 - 8:00 or 10:30am - Worship Opportunity  3/28/2025 - 8:15am - JAM! Time - Last one for the school year! 3/24-4/4/2025 - By appointment - Parent/Teacher Conferences 4/2/2025 - Lenten Supper Serving - Sign up below to join us! 4/12/2025 - 9:00-11:00am - Easter JAM! 4/17-21/2025 - No School - Easter Celebration 5/19/2025 - Farm Field Trip - More info coming or by request Sign up! Sign up! Sign up! We have an opportunity to serve!  We are serving a Lenten Supper to serve our church family during the Lent season.  Our church family does so much for us from providing supplies and volunteering in our room, to praying for us.  This is a way that we might give back!  This opportunity is April 2 from mid-afternoon until mid-evening or whatever y...

Important Dates - Week of 3/24/2025

Emanuel Events This Week Monday Miss Wisconsin visit at 1:30 pm Track practice at 3:15 pm Musical rehearsal at 3:30 pm Tuesday Musical rehearsal at 3:30 pm Wednesday Track practice at 3:15 pm Lenten worship at 3:30 pm Lenten meal at 4:30 pm Lenten worship at 7:00 pm Crossroads Youth Group (Grades 5-8) at 7:00 pm Thursday 1st-grade field trip at 12:45 am Musical rehearsal at 3:30 pm Friday School chapel at 8:05 am JAM! at 8:15 am Saturday FVL band rehearsal at 8:00 am Musical set-building at 1:00 pm Worship at 5:15 pm Sunday Worship at 8:00/10:30 am 5th/6th grade sing at 8:00 am service Sunday School/Bible study between services at 9:15 am Open gym for adults at 5:00 pm Bells Alive practice at 6:00 pm

Anticipating Worship: Third Sunday in Lent, March 23, 2025—An Answer for Those Encountering Anxiety

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“Why does this happen?” “What will happen to me?” What is God’s Plan?” “Why does our world suffer in such ways?” These are just a few of the questions running through the minds not only of men like Moses but also those who witnessed the casualties of the collapse of Siloam’s tower. “God, what are you up to up there?” He replies. “I AM WHO I AM.” I am present and I am patient. It is God “whose glory it is always to have mercy.” And so we pray, “Be gracious to all who have gone astray from your ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word.” (Prayer of the Day)   Want to hear more? See you this weekend: Saturday at 5:15 p.m. • Sunday at 8 a.m. • Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

Midweek Lenten Service: Wednesday, March 19

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The Second and Third Commandments both relate to how our merciful God saves us. The Second Commandment deals with God’s name. The Third Commandment deals with the Sabbath rest God wants his children to enjoy. Disobedience of these commandments are attempted acts of spiritual suicide. If we continue in this rebellion, we are guaranteeing that hell is our eternal home. So, this week, we ask the Spirit to give us the ability to sincerely pray, “Lord, have mercy, for demonstrating irreverence for your name and despising your Sabbath rest.” Join us for our upcoming midweek Lent series: Lord, Have Mercy. Special Midweek Devotions are scheduled at 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. each Wednesday evening during Lent. Join us for our Lenten suppers, available in the Fellowship Hall, from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday. 

Cub Chatter - 3/14/2025

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  From the desk of Mrs. D :) A happy heart makes the face cheerful! Proverbs 15:13 Call, text, or email Anytime 920-407-3000 mdobberstein@emanuelnl.org Upcoming Events:  3/15/2025 - 5:15pm - Worship Opportunity 3/16/2025 - 8:00 or 10:30am - Worship Opportunity  3/17-21/2025 - No School - Happy Spring Break! 4/2/2025 - Lenten Supper Serving - Sign up below! 4/12/2025 - 9:00-11:00am - Easter JAM! 4/17-21/2025 - No School - Easter Celebration 5/19/2025 - Farm Field Trip - More info coming or by request Jesus showed us his power again this week.  He came along the road to find 10 men with leprosy.  This terrible disease had sentenced these men to a life of solitude.  When Jesus walked close enough to hear them, they called with all their faith!  They called for Jesus to heal them.  He sent them to the priest who could determine if they could rejoin society.  The men were so excited they took off and were healed on the way!  One man turned ar...

Anticipating Worship: Second Sunday in Lent, March 16, 2025—Safety for Those Searching for Security

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Jesus was profoundly disappointed by what the religious leaders offered to him: “Take the easy way out, Jesus, or you’re going to end up getting hurt.” His response: “Oh, Jerusalem, why are you so stuck in this way of thinking!” So often, God sought to bind his people to himself in covenant love, but like a harried hen chasing after her chicks, Israel was not willing. They looked for carnal security everywhere and anywhere else. Instead of their same stupidity, we consider the words of the psalmist, “Why are you so downcast my soul? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him!”  Want to hear more? See you this weekend: Saturday at 5:15 p.m. • Sunday at 8 a.m. • Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

Setting the Table for Success: Our Pizza Story Continues!

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A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made our January 2025 Pizza Fundraiser a delicious success! Your support—pizza making, purchasing, and prayers—helped us raise over $28,000 and deliver 6,289 pizzas. We're thrilled to announce the 15 new cafeteria tables have arrived and are being set up this week for our students to enjoy! A special thank you to Dennis Glocke, our head of maintenance, and volunteer Lee Steingraber for their hard work unpacking and assembling the tables. Your collective efforts have truly made a difference. Mark your calendars for next year's pizza extravaganza on January 17, 2026. We look forward to seeing you there!