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  There are many Youth Activities available with Fox Valley Lutheran High School. Visit  fvlhs.org/youth-sports   for details and registration.  SUMMER CAMPS  - Registration for FVL summer camps will open on March 1 at about 9 AM. Available camps include boys basketball, girls basketball, art, soccer, football, girls volleyball, golf, and girls softball. FOX VALLEY SAINTS FOOTBALL  - Boys and girls entering grades 6-8 next fall are invited to participate. Early registration discounts apply until March 15, 2024. MIDDLE SCHOOL TRACK TEAM IN APRIL AND MAY  - FVL's Middle School Track Team is open to boys and girls in grades 5-8, and begins April 6.  JUNIOR FOXES BASEBALL - SUMMER TEAM  - Boys who are 13-16 before May 1, and who have not turned 17 before May 1, 2024, are eligible to sign up for the teams. Registration has been extended to March 31. SPRING CHEER CAMP APRIL 6  - Girls from 5K-grade 8 are invited to register for the April 6 camp. Registration deadline is April 1. SUMMER S

Person A never attends worship. He can’t see the point. Person B attends every week out of a slavish sense of obligation. Her mind wanders during the services, for she views the activities of worship merely as tasks for her to complete. Who is worse off? Rather than debating the point, let us just admit neither understand the true worth of worship. And that is exactly what Satan wants. Many think worship is about what we do for God. It is the other way around. As we gather around Word and sacrament, the Spirit moves us to love and trust in God above all things. Moved by the cross of Christ, we bow down before our God. We commune with him. And that’s exactly what God wants. Want to hear more? See you this weekend: Saturday at 5:15 p.m. • Sunday at 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. • Monday at 6:30 p.m. 

 

Special Midweek Devotions are scheduled at 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. each Wednesday evening during Lent. Join us for our Lenten supper available in the school commons from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday.    

Emanuel Events This Week Monday  Musical rehearsal - 3:30 Worship - 6:30 Tuesday Sports team photos Luther Prep Tournament practice - 3:15 Musical rehearsal - 3:30 Wednesday 1st-8th grade field trip to FVL - 8:30 Lenten worship - 3:30 Lenten meal (Commons) - 4:30 Lenten worship - 7:00 Crossroads Youth Group (5th-8th grade) - 7:00 Thursday 3rd grade field trip - 12:30 Musical rehearsal - 3:30 Friday School chapel - 8:05 JAM - 8:15 Saturday Men of the Outdoors Sportsmen’s Breakfast - 8:00 Worship - 5:15 Sunday Worship 8:00/10:30 Sunday school/Bible study between services

The heavenly aroma of freshly baked Butter Braids will be wafting through Emanuel, and you're invited to indulge! From now until March 18th, we're hosting a delicious fundraiser selling these legendary pastries, known for their flaky, golden crusts and irresistible fillings. But here's the icing on the cake: Every purchase supports our amazing athletic programs! We're dedicated to offering free athletics opportunities for all students, and this fundraiser is crucial for ensuring they have the equipment and uniforms they need to shine. So, by indulging in this delightful treat, you're not just treating yourself, you're investing in the future of our student-athletes! Mark your calendars! This Sunday, February 25th , is your exclusive chance to sample these heavenly pastries. Join us between church services at the coffee nook and tantalize your taste buds with the magic of Butter Braids. Ordering is as easy as pie! You can: Place your order online anytime: CLIC

From the desk of Mrs. D :) A happy heart makes the face cheerful! Proverbs 15:13 Call, text, email Anytime 920-407-3000 mdobberstein@emanuelnl.org Upcoming Events:  3/2/2024 - 5:15p - Worship Opportunity 3/3/2024 - 8:00a or 10:30a - Worship Opportunity 3/4/2024 - 6:30p - Worship Opportunity 3/6/2024 - Lent worship & Lenten Supper  3/8/2024 - 8:15a -  JAM! Time  March 11-15, 2024 - Spring Break March 24, 2024 - 8:00a - Sing in Church - Save the Date April 5, 2024 - 5:30-7:00p - Track 'n' Field Night - Save the Date May 20, 2024 - Dobberstein Farm Field Trip - Parents are welcome to join! "You surely are the Lord!" Peter exclaimed. Jesus demonstrated His power to His disciples yet again. The disciples were out on the water fighting against the wind. Jesus had been praying and rejuvenating alone. He saw their struggle and came to them...WALKING ON THE WATER! They were terrified first. Then Peter asked to walk to Jesus, and did. Then the fear overtook him, and he bega

We know that the cross was an instrument of torture and execution. However, Scripture also uses the term “cross” to refer to any suffering that one endures because he is a believer: the painful denial of the desires of the flesh; ridicule and persecution from unbelievers; etc. This is one reason people reject religion. They see Christians struggling in life with these crosses, while non-Christians often seem perfectly happy. Even the prophet Jeremiah asked, “Why do all the faithless live at ease?” (12:1). Today, Jesus asks us to rethink suffering under the cross. It is not pointless pain. Our crosses are not how we pay for sin. Jesus already did that on his cross. Our crosses are not redemptive, but they are constructive. Any suffering unbelievers face is only bad, a foretaste of worse to come. But the suffering believers face under the cross is only good, a way Christ connects us tightly to himself with fire-tested faith. Want to hear more? See you this weekend: Saturday at 5:15 p.m.

Do you have your tickets yet? You don't want to miss this great event: Get ready for an amazing time at our Sixth Annual Sportsmen’s Breakfast! Join us for various break-out sessions, connect with local vendors, savor a delicious breakfast, and be inspired by our keynote speaker’s passion for God and the outdoors. Our keynote speaker is Alaska resident and avid outdoorsman, WELS Pastor Chris Ewings. Have a blast with other enthusiastic men, women, and kids who share a love for the great outdoors. Mark your calendars for our Sportsmen’s Breakfast on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Don’t miss out – it’s going to be fantastic! Tickets are $8 in advance, and $10 the day of the event. Children 12 and under are free. Purchase tickets online, at our main office, at Johnny's Little Shop of Bait in New London, or at the door. You can get more information and purchase tickets at www.emanuelnl.org/moto . 

Beginning the first weekend of April through the duration of the renovation project, we will not be conducting Sunday School on Sunday mornings or Monday evening worship services. We appreciate your understanding, patience, and support as we navigate through this transition.  

If you haven’t attended a Bible Class for some time, Starting Point is a great place to start and a great opportunity to bring in someone new!  “How do we know that there is God?” “Where did we come from?” “How can I be sure I’m forgiven?” “What is the Lord’s Supper and why is it so important?” These questions and many more will be answered during sessions of Starting Point.  Mark your calendars! Starting Point is back with two session options to better serve you: Tuesday Afternoons: Join us Tuesdays from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. (Starts 3/19) Wednesday Evenings: Participate in our Wednesday sessions from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. (Starts 3/20) All sessions take place in the Community Room. Find the time that works best for you! This will be an eight-week course.  Bring the whole family (4th grade and up). If you need childcare let Pastor Schulz know.  If these times and dates don’t work for you – Pastor Schulz is willing to meet with you separately as well. To enroll, call Pastor Schulz at 920-

Please pray for and encourage these called workers: Heidi Moldenhauer was issued a Divine call to serve as our fourth-grade teacher. She currently holds a Call to Christ the King Lutheran School in Palm Coast, Florida. Please keep Ms. Moldenhauer in your prayers as she deliberates her call. Anna Laabs accepted our one-year call to serve as our Guided Studies Director. We look forward to having Anna on our staff and continuing our Guided Studies program.     

 

"The picture doesn't do justice to the amount of coins that came in last week, but it was the only picture that [Ms Kim] took." The grand total was $1796.84 for the coin war. With the additional chapel offering on Friday that students brought in, a grand total of $1845.46 was raised in one week! A huge thank you to our students and our parents for donating all these coins.  Where is all this money going? Great question! Our synod is working on an initiative to start 100 home mission churches in the next 10 years. Emanuel has chosen to specifically support the mission that was approved just outside of Wausau, WI, in Kronenwetter. Our chapel mission offerings for the entire school year, along with our spirit week coin war coins go toward supporting the start-up of that congregation.  You can learn more about this unique new church by watching this WELS Connection video:  

Special Midweek Devotions are scheduled at 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. each Wednesday evening during Lent. Join us for our Lenten supper available in the school commons from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday.  

Emanuel Events This Week Monday  NO BUS Worship - 6:30 Luther Prep Tournament practice 3:15-4:45 Wednesday Ash Wednesday worship - 3:30 Lenten meal (Commons) - 4:30 Ash Wednesday worship - 7:00 Crossroads Youth Group (5th-8th grade) - 7:00 Thursday Musical cast watch party - 3:15 Friday School chapel - 8:05 JAM - 8:15 Winter Sports Night - 5:00 Saturday WSMA Solo & Ensemble at Waupaca HS Worship - 5:15 Sunday Worship 8:00/10:30 Kindergarten-1st grade sing at 10:30 Sunday school/Bible study between services Butterbraid samples at coffee nook between services

From the desk of Mrs. D :) A happy heart makes the face cheerful! Proverbs 15:13 Call, text, email Anytime 920-407-3000 mdobberstein@emanuelnl.org Upcoming Events:  2/17/2024 - 5:15p - Worship Opportunity 2/18/2024 - 8:00a or 10:30a - Worship Opportunity 2/19/2024 - 6:30p - Worship Opportunity 2/21/2024 - Lent worship & Lenten Supper  2/23/2024 - 8:15a -  JAM! Time  March 11-15, 2024 - Spring Break March 24, 2024 - 8:00a - Sing in Church - Save the Date Think about not being able to walk...That must have been such a huge challenge for the man in our Bible lesson this week.  His whole life he depended on someone else for his needs.  Now, he knows Jesus and what he can do for him.  He has friends who take him to Jesus.  He is so excited that Jesus will help him, and then Jesus tells him his sins are forgiven.  Do you think the man was disappointed? Confused? Expecting something else?  The Pharisees(black robes) were beyond angry that Jesus would tell the man that his sins were forgiv

“If God loves us, why doesn’t he remove all the trials and tests and temptations that we face?” That question demonstrates the religious assumption that those things are bad. They aren’t. In the hands of a loving God, they are tools by which he refines our faith. He uses tests as a way to compel us to be less self-reliant, and instead trust in his strength. He uses trials to teach us that this broken world is not our true home. God even takes Satan’s temptations and uses them for our good. Trials, tests, and temptations are not exceptions to God’s love. That’s a false assumption! These are examples of God’s love. The proof is that God allowed his beloved Son Jesus to face trials and temptations so that he might be our perfect savior and substitute. Want to hear more? See you this weekend: Saturday at 5:15 p.m. • Sunday at 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. • Monday at 6:30 p.m. 

 

That potential promotion at work. The third date, which will signal if there is real potential in this relationship. The test this Friday, which will determine if you make the honor roll or not. The game on Sunday with the playoffs on the line. So many things that compete for our attention! It’s easy to think of religion as just another of many activities to cram into our schedules. Sometimes, perhaps, the schedule is just too crowded. So, Jesus lovingly whispers into our ear, “Ashes to ashes. Dust to dust.” Those are the words spoken as a dead body is planted in the ground. The reality is that our time in this world is so short. After comes eternity, spent in one of two very different places. Jesus wants us to grasp that somber truth so we rethink where he should fall among all our priorities.  Death can come at any time. So now is the time to cling to Christ in true repentance. Not later. Now. There is no higher priority. Special Midweek Devotions are scheduled at 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m

Emanuel Events This Week Monday  PAJAMA DAY Coin War - Pennies A-boys basketball practice - 3:30 Cheer practice - 5:00 Worship - 6:30 Tuesday CLASS COLOR DAY Coin War - Nickels A-girls basketball practice - 3:15 Cheer practice - 4:45 Wednesday DRESS-LIKE-A-TEACHER DAY Coin War - Dimes 7th-grade field trip - 11:45 Ash Wednesday worship - 3:30 Grades 7-8 sing Lenten meal (Commons) - 4:30 Served by PreK staff/families Cheer practice - 4:30 Ash Wednesday worship - 7:00 Crossroads Youth Group (5th-8th grade) - 7:00 Thursday CRAZY/MISMATCH DAY Coin War - Quarters A-girls basketball - 3:15 A-boys basketball - 3:30 Cheer competition at FVL Friday EMANUEL BLACK/GOLD DAY School chapel - 8:05 JAM - 8:15 Pep rally - 2:00 Saturday A-team basketball tournament at FVL Worship - 5:15 Sunday Worship 8:00/10:30 Sunday school/Bible study between services A-team basketball tournament at FVL