Emanuel Lutheran Tiger Talk

“Who is Jesus?” For the longest time, people thought the answer to that question was, “Mary and Joseph’s son” or “a carpenter from Nazareth.” While true enough, those answers do not adequately describe Jesus. But when Jesus was baptized, God the Father spoke, declaring Jesus' true identity. Jesus was the dearly loved Son of God, chosen to be the Savior of the world. “Who are you?” someone asks. Perhaps you could answer by providing your name. Maybe you would add additional information—where you are from or what you do for a living. Perhaps, in some dark corner of your mind, you would answer negatively. “I’m no one.” We need to understand that none of those things really describes who we are. To answer that question—Who are you?—we must look to our baptism. Baptism is the cure for an identity crisis. There, just like he did with Jesus, our Father declares us to be his dearly loved child. Moreover, in baptism, God anointed us with power for a life of selfless service. May God grant u...

 “Epiphany” comes from a Greek word that means “reveal.” When someone has an epiphany, it’s not that reality changed. The way they see that reality is what changed, for a deeper truth has been revealed. An epiphany is an “a-ha!” moment causing us to look at things very differently. In the Church Year, Epiphany is the season where we see Jesus begin his ministry, revealing the reason the Son of God came to earth. In this season we will come to understand that when we have Jesus in our lives, it does not always mean our reality drastically changes. It simply means that we see reality differently (and better). Jesus always provides an abundance of epiphany moments. January 12 | Baptism Is the Cure for an Identity Crisis January 19 | God Delivers More Than We Ask, Not Less January 26 | Rejection Is Not Proof of Failure February 2 | Popularity Is Not Proof of Success February 9 | The Least Qualified Are the First Sent February 16 | Blessings Are Cursed; Curses Are Blessed February 23 | ...

Emanuel Events This Week Monday  A-boys’ basketball practice from 3:15-4:45 pm A-girls’ basketball practice from 4:45-6:15 pm Tuesday Cheer practice from 3:15-4:45 pm B- and C-boys’ basketball practice from 4:15-5:45 pm B- and C-girls’ basketball practice from 5:45-7:15 pm School Board meeting at 6:00 pm Wednesday Basketball HOME vs Riverview B-girls at 4:30 pm B-boys at 5:30 pm A-girls at 6:30 pm A-boys at 7:30 pm Crossroads Youth Group (grades 5-8) at 7:00 pm Thursday New London High School freshman registration at Emanuel at 9:00 am Cheer practice from 3:15-4:45 pm B- and C-girls’ basketball practice from 5:45-7:15 pm C-boys basketball AWAY vs St. Peter, Weyauwega at 5:45 pm Friday School chapel at 8:05 am A- and B-team basketball AWAY vs Martin Luther, Oshkosh B-girls at 4:30 pm B-boys at 5:30 pm A-girls at 6:30 pm A-boys at 7:30 pm Saturday FVL band rehearsal at 8:00 am Worship at 5:15 pm Sunday Worship at 8:00/10:30 am Sunday School/Bible Study at 9:15 am Bells Alive practice...

Emanuel is hosting a 13-week GriefShare session this spring, starting Tuesday, February 4th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. GriefShare provides a safe and welcoming environment for those experiencing grief to connect with others who understand. You'll receive valuable guidance and tips to help you navigate the difficult emotions of loss, leading to relief, comfort, and peace of mind. Each session is self-contained, so you can join in at any point. All materials are free. Register online ( https://www.griefshare.org/groups/236576 ) or call our office. 

We have come to the end of our renovation project! We look around and see the beauty of the space that God blessed us with. What do some of the symbols mean? How does the space enhance our worship? Join us for this study of worship and our worship space starting on January 5. 

Calling all children from 3K through 6th grade—we want you for Sunday School! This ministry will return on January 5 at 9:15 a.m. For the first 15 minutes, families will meet in the Fellowship Hall (church dining room) for a quick Bible Story time. Afterward, kids will be brought to the Ministry HUB for music, crafts, and fun! This provides an excellent time for families to grow in their faith together by studying God's Word.  

Emanuel Events This Week Monday  A-boys’ basketball practice from 3:15-4:45 pm A-girls’ basketball practice from 4:45-6:15 pm Tuesday Cheer practice from 3:15-4:45 pm B- and C-boys’ basketball practice from 4:15-5:45 pm C-girls’ basketball AWAY vs Immanuel, Greenville at 4:15 pm B-girls’ basketball practice from 5:45-7:15 pm Wednesday A-boys’ basketball practice from 3:15-4:45 pm A-girls’ basketball practice from 4:45-6:15 pm Crossroads Youth Group (grades 5-8) at 7:00 pm Thursday Cheer practice from 3:15-4:45 pm B- and C-boys’ basketball practice from 4:15-5:45 pm B- and C-girls’ basketball practice from 5:45-7:15 pm Friday K-8 Christmas service open dress rehearsal at 8:30 am A- and B-team basketball AWAY vs St. Paul, Appleton B-girls at 4:30 pm B-boys at 5:30 pm A-girls at 6:30 pm A-boys at 7:30 pm Saturday Worship at 5:15 pm Sunday Worship at 8:00/10:30 am K-8 Christmas service (all students at both services) 2:00 pm (last names A-L attend) 4:00 pm (last names M-Z attend) 12/23...

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:  12/13/2024 - 2:00pm - 3K/4K all student Christmas service practice -PLAN TO ATTEND 12/14/2024 - 9:00-11:00 am - Christmas JAM! Come and Join us! 12/14/2024 - 5:15pm - Worship Come and see! 12/15/2024  - 9:30 - 3K/4K Christmas Service - all children needed! 12/15/2024 - 8:00 or 10:30am - Worship Come and See! 12/16&17/2024 - Christmas Caroling - see below 12/18&19/2024 - Christmas Celebrations- See below 12/20/2024-1/5/2025 - Christmas Break "There was a bright star..."  The children will speak of the star in their Christmas service.  This week we learned that God the Father placed that star in the sky to proclaim the birth of His son!  The star caught the attention of some very wise and important men from far away.  They knew enough about a new appearing star that they traveled for a ...