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Anticipating Worship: Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost, October 20, 2024—FOLLOWERS OF CHRIST MAKE SELFLESS SACRIFICES

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“What’s in it for me?” It’s easy to look at life through the lens of that question, to make decisions based on perceived personal benefit. Perhaps at times we look at Christianity through that lens, wondering what we will gain from following Christ. “What’s in it for me?” Jesus first disciples asked that question. They hoped that following Christ would bring prestige and honor. They assumed following Christ would make life easier. But it doesn’t work like that. Followers of Christ are called to sacrifice for the well-being of others. “What’s in it for me?” Everything! Because of Christ’s ultimate sacrifice, followers of Christ have the peace of his forgiveness. Followers of Christ have the joy of meaningful purpose. Followers of Christ look forward to an eternity of glory in Christ’s heavenly kingdom. In Spirit-wrought gratitude, followers of Christ make selfless sacrifices with joy. 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
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Celebrate with Us! Dedication Weekend, Dec. 7 & 8

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Emanuel Lutheran Church is excited to host a Dedication Weekend on December 7 and 8 to celebrate the completion of our recent renovations. Join us for a fun-filled weekend with: Open House | Saturday, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Explore our beautiful new sanctuary, fellowship, and education areas. Enjoy delicious refreshments and fellowship. Informative Presentations | Saturday, 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM: Meet the builders, designers, and contractors who brought our vision to life. Special Dedication Services | Saturday, 5:15 PM, Sunday, 8:00 AM & 10:30 AM: Share in the joy as we officially dedicate these renovated spaces to serving God's mission. We're incredibly grateful for this opportunity to serve our community better. Join us for a weekend of celebration and see how these renovations will shape our future. Let's give thanks together! Everyone is welcome to join us for this special occasion. To help with planning, please visit emanuelnl.org/dedication or call our office at
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Worship Volunteers NEEDED - Training Sessions Scheduled

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This December, our renovation project will be complete and many will be eager to return to Emanuel’s new worship space! As a result, we are recruiting many new volunteers to make our church warm and welcoming and to help services run smoothly. Volunteering is flexible to fit your schedule. Please consider which opportunity below fits your spiritual gifts and CLICK HERE to register for a training session.  We are also asking all RETURNING VOLUNTEERS to attend training to get oriented to the new sanctuary. Thank you for serving our church family! Usher/Greeter Training: Wed, Nov. 13, 7:00 pm Sun, Nov. 17, 9:15 am Worship Tech Training: Wed, Nov. 6, 7:00 pm Sun, Nov. 10, 9:15 am GREETERS - Greeters present a friendly face to all who come to worship. Greeters stand near church entrances, holding a door and welcoming everyone who enters. This is a great opportunity for families to serve together! Children of all ages are invited to serve. If you are blessed with an outgoing personality, ha
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Important Dates - Week of 10/14/2024

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Emanuel Events This Week Monday  1st- and 3rd-grade pizza party for coloring contest at 11:05 am Tuesday Emanuel GriefShare at 1:00 Starting Point Bible information class at 6:00 Wednesday Kindergarten field trip at 8:40 am 1st-4th grade field trip to FVL play at 8:40 am Crossroads Youth Group (5th-8th grade) at 7:00 pm Thursday Grandparents’ Day dress rehearsal at 1:45 pm Friday Grandparents’ Day - 11:30 am dismissal Fall Sports Night at 5:00 pm Saturday FVL band rehearsal at 8:00 am Worship at 5:15 pm Sunday Worship at 8:00/10:30 am Voters’ Assembly meeting between services Bells Alive practice at 6:00 pm
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Cub Chatter 10/11/2024

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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:  10/10/2024 - 5:15pm - Worship Opportunity 10/11/2024 - 8:00 or 10:30am - Worship Worship  10/18/2024 - Grandparents' Day - YES! Your children and their Grandparents are invited for a special Friday!  Please ask any questions! 10/24/2024 - No School - Teachers' Conference 11/4-7/2024 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - Sign up coming soon! God took all of the bad things in Joseph's life and used them for the good of Joseph and the good of all the people.  Through Joseph being sold into slavery in Egypt, God saved thousands from famine.  Joseph was given the opportunity to shine for his amazing God to the Egyptians.  The Lord worked through the results of sin to create glorious results.  We can watch our lives and see how God's hand is with us.  How he takes a situation we can't figure out and shows us how H
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Anticipating Worship: Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost, October 13, 2024—FOLLOWERS OF CHRIST MAINTAIN PROPER PRIORITIES

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People think that establishing priorities is about ranking things in order of importance. But it is more than that. We do not have unlimited time and energy. So, establishing priorities enables us to say “no” to things that might be good yet not truly important. Without proper priorities, one inevitably will pursue that which is nice while downplaying that which is needed. Throughout Scripture, believers are urged to prioritize. It is the heart of the First Commandment: “You shall have no other gods before me” (Exodus 20:3). Jesus calls for prioritization when he says, “Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness” (Matthew 6:33). Good news: followers of Christ maintain proper priorities. Even better news: followers of Christ receive his forgiveness for all the times their priorities have been improper. 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. **Please remember that during renovation, worship is held in the school commons.
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JAM! Time 10/11/2024

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Important Dates - Week of 10/7/2024

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Emanuel Events This Week Monday  4th-grade glass cross project at 11:30 A/B-team volleyball practice at 3:15 Tiger Gruel cross country meet at 4:30 Soccer practice at 4:45 Emanuel joint Board meeting at 6:00 Tuesday 3rd-5th grade walking field trip at 8:00 Emanuel GriefShare at 1:00 Starting Point Bible information class at 6:00 Wednesday SCHOOL PICTURE RETAKES A/B-team volleyball HOME vs Immanuel, Greenville at 4:15 Crossroads Youth Group (5th-8th grade) at 7:00 pm Thursday 3K/4K field trip at 8:15 and 12:15 B-team volleyball practice at 3:15 Soccer practice at 4:45 Friday School chapel at 8:05 am  JAM! Time from 8:15-9:15 am in the Preschool rooms (please use Door 4) A-team volleyball practice at 3:15 Saturday A-team volleyball tournament at FVL FVL band rehearsal at 8:00 am Worship at 5:15 pm Sunday Worship at 8:00/10:30 am Finance open forum between services Bells Alive practice at 6:00 pm
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