Emanuel Lutheran Tiger Talk

Most people fear death to some degree. Some fear death because they assume it is the end. Others fear death because they assume it isn’t the end at all, but that there is some sort of reckoning after death which might not go well for them. And have you seen what happens to a dead body? It is far from pretty. So, it is understandable that most people would fear death. Not so for those to whom God has given a top-down faith. Christianity teaches that for God’s children, death is not discipline but deliverance. The living Lord gives Christians such a radically different view of death that they can have confidence to face death in their effort to give Christ glory. They understand that death does not cut us down but only raises us up. Finally, the Christian has been given the top-down faith that believes Jesus can wake us from death as easily as we can wake a sleeping child from a nap. Want to hear more? See you this weekend: Saturday at 5:15 p.m. • Sunday at 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. **Plea...

Emanuel is looking for a dedicated facilitator to support our JAM!@Home program for young families (formerly Birth to Five). In this flexible role (1-5 hours weekly), you'll: Recruit and train volunteers Coordinate home visits for the program Manage program information You'll receive a stipend for your time and contributions. Interested? Submit your application by June 30th to the Emanuel office. Questions? Contact Mrs. D at mdobberstein@emanuelnl.org or 920-407-3000. Find out more! See the full position description and application at www.emanuelnl.org/employment .

We're seeking a friendly and organized individual to be the first point of contact for visitors to our welcoming Christian environment at our church and school office. You'll answer phones, greet guests, and provide administrative support to our team, fostering a positive and Christ-centered atmosphere. Responsibilities: Welcome visitors and answer phone calls professionally and efficiently, upholding our commitment to Christian hospitality. Assist with scheduling, filing, and other administrative tasks, contributing to the smooth operation of our faith-based community. Maintain a positive and welcoming office environment that reflects our Christian values. Benefits: Year-round, part-time position (35 hours/week school year, 30 hours/week summer) Competitive starting wage of $14/hour with adjustments for experience Vacation, holiday, sick leave, and retirement plan contributions Qualifications: Strong communication and interpersonal skills Proficient in MS Office or Google Work...

 

A powerful tornado rolls through your neighborhood. A massive hurricane heads straight for your city. A bolt of lightning sends 300 million volts to Earth. The raw power and unpredictability of storms can inspire both awe and terror. We cannot stop storms from coming. We can only hope to survive them. However, we know the Almighty God can stop storms. He can calm literal storms. He could remove metaphorical storms and other types of troubles and trials. So, if he can, why doesn’t he? Well, would you rather have a God who was distant from you but removed all the storms of life? Or would you rather have a God who allowed some storms to come but promised to be right there by your side within them, holding you close? May God give us the top-down faith that sees that the latter is by far the better option. God promises to be with us through all the storms of life. Sometimes he removes them. But when he doesn’t, it’s only because he has plans to use even storms for our eternal good. Want to ...

Please join us as we thank the Lord of the Church for providing Emanuel with new workers. The installation service is scheduled for Sunday, July 14, at 10:30 a.m. followed by a reception with light refreshments. Help us welcome: Mr. Luke Zeamer - 4th Grade Mr. Stephen Berg - 8th Grade Mrs. Anna Laabs - Guided Studies Director “If any one of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives it to all without reservation and without finding fault, and it will be given to him.” James 1:5 

Usually, a kingdom advances and is secured through things like military might or political force or worldly wealth. It can be tempting to believe the same holds true in the kingdom of God. Perhaps we think churches would flourish if we had the right rulers passing and enforcing the right laws. Or we believe that for a church to do good requires a robust budget. Political force. Worldly wealth. This way of thinking is breathtakingly wrong. We need God to give us the top-down faith that grasps the fact that the kingdom of God advances in imperceptible ways. Through something that seems insignificant to most—the gospel—the King of kings establishes his reign in human hearts. Even Jesus himself taught that the gospel seems unimpressive, for he often compared the gospel to a tiny seed. Yet within a seed is hidden life. As the seed of the gospel is planted, the largest of all kingdoms grows. Want to hear more? See you this weekend: Saturday at 5:15 p.m. • Sunday at 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. **...

 

After a long day of work, you have earned the right to sit down in your favorite chair, put your feet up, and watch your favorite program. After a hard week on the job, you have earned the opportunity to relax a bit that weekend. After doing your job well for many months, you have earned those two weeks of vacation at the beach. This is how everyone thinks: rest is something you earn through hard work. We even teach that to our kids: no gaming until homework is done, no playing with friends until chores are complete. Since that concept of rest being earned is so deeply ingrained in us, to properly understand spiritual rest requires a top-down faith. God needs to send us the Spirit so that we can grasp this truth. True spiritual rest cannot be earned. In fact, the harder you try, the more restless and the less peaceful you become. Spiritual rest is a gift that God gives. The rest we need most—from guilt, from worry, from shame, from hopelessness—is graciously given to us by the Lord of ...