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Emanuel Events This Week Monday  Musical rehearsal (Tech Week) - 3:30 Track practice - 5:00 Tuesday Musical rehearsal (Tech Week) - 3:30 8th-grade examination - 6:30 Wednesday Track practice - 5:00 School Board meeting (office conference room) - 6:00 NO CROSSROADS YOUTH GROUP Thursday Musical rehearsal (Tech Week) - 3:30 Friday School chapel (Commons) - 8:05 Confirmation rehearsal - 9:00 Musical rehearsal (Tech Week) - 3:30 Saturday Worship (Commons) - 5:15 Sunday Worship (Commons) 8:00/10:30 Confirmation - 1:00

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:  4/27/2024 - 5:15 pm - Worship (in the commons) 4/28/2024 - 8:00 or 10:30 am - Worship (in the commons) 5/20/2024 - Dobberstein Farm Field Trip - Parents are welcome to join! We continue to follow Jesus' work of salvation.  This week we learn how Jesus was put on the cross, his suffering, and then death.  We are reflecting on how OUR sins put him there.  He felt our sicknesses and pain.  Jesus took that all on himself.  The children had some realization moments with this.  I even heard, "You never told us that before!"  I am so thankful they are hearing it now!  When we reflect that our sins are the reason Jesus went to the cross, it becomes much more personal.  Jesus did this for me, for you!  Rejoice in Jesus and all he has done for us! We continued our author study of ...

Generally, our actions are shaped by our beliefs. People who eat low-carb diets do so, probably not because they hate pasta, but because they believe it is healthiest. If a man buys stock in a company, it probably is because he believes in their business plan. Our beliefs shape our behavior. This is true of Christians’ belief in the resurrection. We believe that Christ’s resurrection means our resurrection to a glorious eternal life is guaranteed. That inevitably shapes how we will act now. However, it is not simply the facts of the resurrection that shape our behavior. It is the person of the resurrection. Jesus is not some wise, dead sage whose advice is contained in dusty books. Jesus lives! Therefore, through His Word, he is able to work on our minds and hearts, molding them to his perfect will. Here is a resurrection reality. Jesus fills us with his Spirit, not only so that we have faith, but also so that we produce the fruits of faith he seeks. Want to hear more? See you this wee...

 

Big shoutout to our amazing administrative team, Michelle, Nikki, Kim, and Scarlett! You're the unsung heroes who keep this office running smoothly. They truly do it all, and we wouldn't be achieving our goals without their dedication and hard work. Thank you, ladies! "I thank my God every time I remember you. Every time I pray for all of you, I always pray with joy." Philippians 1:3 #administrativeprofessionals #gratitude #dreamteam

Mr. Luke Zeamer has accepted our Divine Call to serve as Emanuel’s fourth-grade teacher. He currently serves at Our Savior’s Lutheran School in Peridot, AZ. Please keep Mr. Zeamer and his family in your prayers as they transition to Wisconsin. Mr. Chris Luebke, our upper-grade math and 8th-grade homeroom teacher and vice principal, continues to deliberate the Call extended to him to teach high school math at Kingdom Prep Lutheran High School in Wauwatosa, WI. His wife, Katie, who teaches math at FVL, also received a Call to teach math at Kingdom Prep. We pray that God leads them to a decision that brings them peace and benefits his kingdom.

We hear you!  Managing everything can feel overwhelming, and staying on top of your child's school information shouldn't add to the stress. That's why we're thrilled to announce the launch of the brand-new FastDirect app! The FastDirect app puts all your child's school information right at your fingertips.  This means no more hunting for login information or missing important updates. With the app, you can: Access your child's grades View school announcements and important dates Communicate with teachers Plus, the app will soon utilize push notifications to keep you informed of the latest news and information from the school.  This way, you'll never miss a thing! Download the FastDirect app for free on your mobile device today! It's available on both App Store and Google Play . We're confident this app will make your life as a parent a little bit easier.

Emanuel Events This Week Monday  Musical rehearsal - 3:30 Track practice - 5:00 Tuesday Musical rehearsal - 3:30 Wednesday Track practice - 5:00 Crossroads Youth Group (5th-8th grade) - 7:00 Thursday Musical rehearsal - 3:30 Friday School chapel (Commons) - 8:05 Musical rehearsal (CREW ONLY) - 3:30 Saturday Worship (Commons) - 5:15 Sunday Worship (Commons) 8:00/10:30

  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:  4/19/2024 - Fine Arts Fair - See below! 4/20/2024 - 5:15 pm - Worship (in the commons) 4/21/2024 - 8:00 or 10:30 am - Worship (in the commons) 5/20/2024 - Dobberstein Farm Field Trip - Parents are welcome to join! Jesus was on trial before Pilate.  The Pharisees made up lies and told stories about Jesus in order to crucify him.  They worked with a crowd to create anger and an uproar.  Pilate could find no wrong in Jesus because Jesus had done NO WRONG!!  The crowd was taken over by the lies of the Pharisees.  Pilate ultimately approved the crucifixion because he was afraid of the crowd and the backlash.  May we remember Jesus' suffering and pain each day and live our lives in thanksgiving for all He has done! We continued our author study of Eric Carle.  We found "A Home for Her...

Scripture frequently pictures spiritual care in terms of a shepherd watching over sheep. Even folks unfamiliar with shepherding can grasp the meaning. Sheep are helpless animals—an easy meal for predators. For sheep to survive they needed a shepherd who not only leads them to sources of food, but who also is willing to tangle with a pack of wolves. Jesus is such a shepherd. He proved he is willing to lay down his life for his sheep. The word “pastor” comes from the Latin word for “shepherd.” Today, there are plenty of people—pastors, religious leaders, etc.—who claim they can provide healing for your soul. Yet, Scripture warns that “many” of these are “false prophets” (1 John 4:1) who “distort the truth” (Acts 20:30). Many! But the resurrection reality is that our Good Shepherd is faithful. He will raise up true sub-shepherds who know Christ and proclaim the truth of his gospel. Want to hear more? See you this weekend: Saturday at 5:15 p.m. • Sunday at 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. **Please ...

Tickets are now on sale for Emanuel's spring musical, The Little Mermaid, Jr. Performances will be Friday, May 10 at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, May 11 at 2:00 p.m., and Sunday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m. General seating tickets are $5.00 and may be purchased in the church office. Join us for some great entertainment by Emanuel's upper-grade students!  

Emanuel Events This Week Monday  Musical rehearsal - 3:30 Track practice - 5:00 Tuesday Musical rehearsal - 3:30 Wednesday FVL poster contest results - 9:00 Track practice - 5:00 Crossroads Youth Group (5th-8th grade) - 7:00 Thursday Musical rehearsal - 3:30 Forensics competition @ Immanuel, Greenville - 6:00 Friday NO BUS School chapel (Commons) - 8:05 Fine Arts Fair - 5:30 Saturday Worship (Commons) - 5:15 Sunday Worship (Commons) 8:00/10:30 Quarterly voters’ meeting 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:  4/13/2024 - 5:15 pm - Worship (in the commons) 4/14/2024 - 8:00 or 10:30 am - Worship (in the commons) 4/19/2024 - Fine Arts Fair - See below! 5/20/2024 - Dobberstein Farm Field Trip - Parents are welcome to join! Jesus gave the first communion.  He used the bread and wine.  They were his body and blood.  He taught his disciples to pray by demonstrating his prayers in the Garden of Gethsemene.  He was persistent.  He prayed three times for the suffering to be removed.  He demonstrated humility by praying, "Your will be done."  He showed us that our Father in heaven knows best.  May we often come before the Lord with our problems and requests, our joy and rejoicing, while remembering to pray, "Your will be done." We began our author study of Eric Carle.  We began with my favor...

A platitude is a statement aimed at helping soothe some sort of emotional unease. “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” Or “Life is a mystery.” Or “Good things come to those who wait.” While platitudes may be well-intentioned, at best they come off as trite. And since platitudes provide no real help, they can actually make a situation worse. Tell the one whose heart is shattering, “Life is a mystery.” They won’t appreciate your platitude or you. The resurrection gives believers the ability to offer more than platitudes. We have a meaningful message to share—of repentance, of forgiveness, of peace, of power. The reality is we have something important to say to every single person that God brings into our sphere of influence. And our risen Savior gives us the courage and power to share that meaningful message. Want to hear more? See you this weekend: Saturday at 5:15 p.m. • Sunday at 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. **Please remember that during renovation, worship will be in the school com...

We're thrilled to announce that Kim Lodewegen, our amazing school administrative assistant, has been nominated for the 2024 New London Chamber of Commerce Educator/School Personnel of the Year Award! This prestigious award recognizes outstanding educators, school personnel, or anyone who works directly with students in our public or private schools.  We'd also like to take a moment to acknowledge Mr. Chris Luebke for his well-deserved nomination for this same award in 2023. Chris, your dedication to Emanuel's students is truly inspiring. Kim and Chris, we echo to you the words of St. Paul when he prayed for the Philippians (Philippians 1:3-6):  I thank my God every time I remember you. Every time I pray for all of you, I always pray with joy,  because of your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now. I am convinced of this very thing: that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Congratulations to bot...

St. Peter Weyauwega (312 W. Main St.) is hosting the 43rd annual WELS Northeast Regional Handbell Festival. The public is cordially invited to attend the sacred handbell concert at 2:00 PM on Sunday, April 14, in the school gymnasium. Handbell choirs from 9 different WELS congregations made up of 120+ individuals will be participating in the event. The concert will also include a vocal choir with singers from St. Peter Weyauwega, Immanuel Waupaca, and Emanuel New London, as well as instrumentalists who will accompany the bells on several selections. We hope you can join us as we “Pray, Praise, and Give Thanks” through music!

Your school is seeking applicants for up to two classroom teacher's assistant positions for the coming school year and beyond. If you are passionate about education, interested in a job that follows a school year schedule, and want to join a Christ-centered team and environment, please consider applying! Click here to find the job description and the application , which can be printed, completed, and returned to the school office. Applications will be accepted through Friday, April 26. 

Easter JAM! was a wonderful morning filled with Jesus, His death and resurrection, wonderful people, and lots of fun! Thank you to all who came out for the morning! We had over 90 people in attendance!  Thank you to our church family for all of your support, financially and through prayers! Keep up the great work of spreading the Good News and inviting young families to our JAM! events! 

All families are invited to join us for Emanuel's Fine Arts Fair on Friday, April 19, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.  Art projects by all the students of our school will be displayed in the gymnasium. Come and enjoy the art, and then sit down at any of the six interactive art stations to make art as a family! Due to the church renovation project and space constraints, there will not be an all-school music performance at the end of the evening this year. Families may arrive at any time and stay as long as they'd like, in the style of an open house. Some upper-grade students will perform musical solos on the stage as background music throughout the evening. We hope you'll join us for this night to celebrate the God-given talents and fine arts achievements of Emanuel's students!

 

Emanuel Events This Week Monday  Track practice - 3:15 Musical rehearsal - 3:30 Tuesday Musical rehearsal - 3:30 Wednesday 7th-grade field trip to FVL - 9:00 Track practice - 3:15 Crossroads Youth Group (5th-8th grade) - 7:00 Thursday Musical rehearsal - 3:30 Forensics festival (Commons) - 6:00 Friday School chapel (Commons) - 8:05 JAM - 8:15 Saturday Worship (Commons) - 5:15 Sunday Worship (Commons) 8:00/10:30 Bible study 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:  4/5/2024 - 5:30-7:00p - Track 'n' Field Night - COME! COME! COME!! It's not too late to join us! 4/6/2024 - 5:15 pm - Worship (in the commons) 4/7/2024 - 8:00 or 10:30 am - Worship (in the commons) 4/12/2024 - 8:15 am - JAM! Time - Last one of the school year! 4/19/2024 - Fine Arts Fair - More info coming soon! 5/20/2024 - Dobberstein Farm Field Trip - Parents are welcome to join! "Sing Hosana, Sing Hosana, Sing Hosana to the King!"  We celebrated Palm Sunday in Jesus Time. We learned how Jesus came into Jerusalem like a King, but in just a few days, he was THE enemy. We traveled to church each day singing his praises. When you come to church this Holy week, take note of the cross. Take your children to visit the cross and talk about it! This week we read stories about snow storms!  There were some gre...