Emanuel Lutheran Tiger Talk

Some churches teach that if one follows God, God responds by granting prosperity and peace. Today Jesus teaches that is nonsense. The Son of God tells us that if we are his disciple, if we are part of his Church, we will have to bear crosses. Believers will suffer in this world, oftentimes for no other reason than they are believers. It is painful to struggle against the temptations and priorities of this world. It can be agonizing to face the same scorn and ridicule Jesus faced. Why bother? We carry our crosses in gratitude for Jesus carrying his cross, one too heavy for us to bear because it was weighted down with our sin. We carry our crosses because we know that in those moments of struggle, we are forced to turn to Christ and rely on his strength. The church takes up its crosses, because this is the Christian path, the one Jesus himself walked: first the cross, then the crown. Want to hear more? See you this weekend: Saturday at 5:15 pm, Sunday at 8 am & 10:30 am, or Monday at...

Men of the Outdoors will offer a fall Bible Class for those guys who have a passion for the outdoors. The class will begin Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 7:15 PM in the community room. Our focus for this 4-week class will be on God’s design for Biblical Manhood. Today’s pop culture has been deconstructing manhood as God designed it. We will explore God’s design in the following four areas: Designed to function in His image. Designed to lead the Family. Designed to have unyielding convictions. Designed to be compassionate. After each class, we will have time to share our latest outdoor adventures.

Sunday, September 10, is a big day for our Emanuel family! We will kick off our fall educational opportunities meant for members of all ages. For those in PreK-6th grade, Sunday School will take place from 9:15 AM-10:15 AM. Students will go through Bible stories, sing songs, and do crafts. For everyone else, we have our Sunday morning Bible Class beginning its new fall series at the same time. Join us as we grow together in God’s Word and as a family of believers! We look forward to seeing many of our Emanuel family at these classes. Visit  www.emanuelnl.org/grow  for more details and announcements regarding Bible Class topics and locations, and also to register for Sunday School. As if that wasn’t enough, we will also have special times for food and fellowship. Donuts from Manderfield’s Bakery will be available between our worship services. We will also grill hot dogs, brats, and hamburgers for all to enjoy after our 10:30 AM, service. Join us for this special day! 

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:  8/26/2023 - 5:15pm - Worship Opportunity 8/27/2023 - 8:00 or 10:30am - Worship Worship  8/28/2023 - 6:30pm - Worship Opportunity 9/4/2023 - No School - Labor Day 9/8/2023 - JAM Time! Begins 9/10/2023 - All School Sing in Church "Jesus Loves Me, This I know!"  What an amazing children's song!  We embrace and teach this to our children, just as we worked on it in class this week.  "My God is so Great!"  Another great song and message we want our children to know!  This week we focused on these two songs in class.  Sing them with your children.  Remind them of our amazing God and His love and power.  As you do so, REMIND YOURSELF!  This time of year can be full of transitions and change.  We ourselves can forget that these messages are for grown-ups too!  Don't...

Events This Week Monday C-team volleyball practice at 4:45 Soccer practice at 5:30 Church at 6:30 Tuesday 5th-grade band recruitment visit at 12:30 A-team volleyball practice at 3:15 Cross Country practice at 3:15 Wednesday C-team volleyball practice at 4:45 Thursday A-team volleyball practice at 3:15 B-team volleyball practice at 3:15 Cross Country practice at 3:15 Friday NO SCHOOL Saturday Family Cross Country practice at 8:30 am Church at 5:15 Sunday Church at 8:00/10:30, Bible class between services Bells Alive practice at 6:00 Monday (Labor Day) NO SCHOOL

Come and Join us! We are excited to begin JAM Time! for the fall! All young families are invited to join us on select Friday mornings from 8:15-9:15 a.m. in the Emanuel Commons and Gym. Please use doors 2 and 3 in the horseshoe parking lot off of Quincy St. We will focus our minds and hearts on Jesus and get our bodies "JAMming" with crafts and movement! Invite your friends, family, and neighbors! 

Jesus asked, “Who do you say that I am?” Make no mistake. That is the most important question in the world. And it is a question every human must answer. A complimentary answer can still be dead wrong. Some in Jesus’ day thought he was John the Baptist or the prophet Elijah come back from the dead. Complimentary, but dead wrong. Today plenty of people believe Jesus existed. They believe he was a wise teacher or a role model for love. Complimentary, but dead wrong if missing the main point. Jesus is both Lord and Savior, the Messiah, the Son of the living God. This truth is the core of saving faith. It is the central message God has called our church to proclaim. What does God want in a church? He wants a church that really knows Jesus. Want to hear more? See you this weekend: Saturday at 5:15 pm, Sunday at 8 am & 10:30 am, or Monday at 6:30 pm.

Hey there, amazing parents and caregivers! Exciting news – it's that time of the year again when you can snag some awesome Emanuel spirit wear for your kiddos! From now until August 27th, you have the chance to order these fantastic items online. The best part? Your orders will be carefully crafted and delivered straight to the school. Talk about convenience! Once the spirit wear goodies are ready, they'll be sent home with your child. But guess what? We totally get that life can be a whirlwind, so if picking up the order from the school office works better for you, no worries at all! Just give them a shout and they'll help you set up an alternative pickup. Have any questions or simply want to chat? Feel free to ring up the friendly folks at the school office. They're there to help and make this spirit wear experience a breeze. Call them at 920-982-5444 and get ready to see your little ones rock their Emanuel gear with exuberance! Click Here to Shop for Emanuel Spirit W...

📢 Notice: In honor of Labor Day, there will be no evening worship on Monday, September 4. We extend a warm invitation for you to join us at our other service times: Saturday at 5:15pm and Sunday at 8:00am & 10:30am. For those unable to attend in person, our services are available via live-stream on Facebook every Saturday evening and are broadcasted on 92.3FM every Sunday at 9:00am. Your presence is valued. 🙏 

Events This Week 8/21 Opening worship service @ 5:30 pm (church sanctuary), followed by ice cream social (Commons) Worship @ 6:30 pm (church sanctuary) 8/22 First day of school for grades 6-8, orientation for 6-8 parents at 8:05 am (church sanctuary) and 3:15 pm (Commons) 8/23 First day of school for grades PreK-5 (grades 6-8 also attend) 8/24 First day of school for Tuesday/Thursday 3K students Cross country practice @ 3:15 pm 8/25 School chapel @ 8:05 am (church sanctuary, Pastor Seth Dorn) 8/26 Worship @ 5:15 pm (church sanctuary) 8/27 Worship @ 8:00/10:30 am (church sanctuary) Bible class between services

Ten Questions to Ask Every Time You Read the Bible proposes ten questions to help you navigate God's Word clearly and confidently. Every question can be answered by looking within the Bible. The questions will direct you to discover the text, context, and real-life application of passages in the Bible. The course will run from September 6 - October 25, from 1-3 pm at Jeanette Eggers’ home (606 Wyman Street, NL). Class size is limited. Call the Emanuel office to register. 

“All are welcome!” Is that true at our church? Historically, it rarely is true. In the gospels, the average Jewish person would have thought it odd, even offensive, if someone who wasn’t an Israelite walked into their place of worship. Taking it a step further, some of the Jewish religious leaders would imply that church was meant for those who zealously followed religious customs and traditions. Those were “good church folk.” So church was meant for people of the right heritage and who behaved the right way. What about us? Is it conceivable that a stranger could walk into our church and for some reason, you would ask yourself, “What is someone like that doing here?” Or, just perhaps, you are asking that question about yourself? “There are some seemingly godly people here. I’m not like them. Do I really belong?” Jesus shows us that God wants church to be for all people. All of us—regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, or social status—have the same problem of sin. And we all have the sa...

We are looking for new volunteers to assist with ushering, serving coffee, and serving in the sound booth for worship. We especially invite older children and their families to serve together! You can volunteer at the times that work best for your schedule. Email Kate Tiefel  (ktiefel@emanuelnl.org) to learn more and get involved.  

“I want a church that...” How would you complete that statement? Would you focus on size—big or small? Would you think more about style—formal versus laid back? Is it certain desired church programs that come to mind? What exactly do you want in a church? In this worship series, we see that that is not the right question. Scripture says Jesus bought the Church with his blood. So, the right question then becomes: what does God want in a church? You might find a church that runs all the youth programs you want or has a vibe that you enjoy or is in your ideal location. But if that church is not doing what Christ wants it do, then it really is not a spiritually healthy place to be. So, let us think about the church God wants. What does it look like? What are its priorities? What does it all do? Join us for this new worship series beginning August 20.

 Hello friends! Happy Monday!  We pray that you are all soaking up the last bits of summer and the beautiful blessing of rain the Lord is sending us! This is the first sign-up for Tiger Cub Care for the 23-24 school year.  Please enter all care needed for the days of 8/23-31/2023.  Take note that Tiger Cub Care will open beginning Wednesday, August 23. We surely are excited to extend care to these lambs of Jesus!   The current signup(#1) will close on Thursday, 8/17, at midnight.  Always, please reach out if you have any questions! (920-407-3000/mdobberstein@emanuelnl.org) Click to sign up!

Are you looking to show your Emanuel pride? Order today! You can purchase Emanuel apparel now through August 27th. Orders are placed online and will be delivered to the school when it is finished.  Click here to shop now.   Orders will be sent home with your child once it is delivered or you can contact the school office to set up an alternative pick-up. If you have any questions, please call the school office at (920) 982-5444.  Shop now for: -Waterbottles & Tumblers -Hats -Shirts -Sweatshirts -Car Decals -Youth & Adult Size Apparel

All families are invited to join us at Hatten Park for JAM in the Sand! 'Jesus and Me' is geared toward children aged 5 and under. During the summer, siblings are encouraged to come! We will have a devotion, a story, and time to play and visit for children and adults! JAM in the Sand! will be held June 13 and 20, July 11 and 19, and August 9 from 10:30-11:30am. This is a wonderful opportunity to surround yourself and your children with Jesus and His great creation! Bring your family, friends, and neighbors!