Emmanuel Lutheran Church

Reminder – There will be a congregational meeting July 17 immediately following the 9:30 service with a picnic in the memorial garden as soon as the meeting concludes. We will be voting on a constitutional amendment and need at least 50 voting members to attend!

Church Picnic - If you plan to attend the picnic following the worship service and congregational meeting on July 17, please sign up on the sheets near the church entrances or call the church office.

Vacation Bible School (VBS) will be held at Sebo Stadium on Sunday, August 7 from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. Information and registration forms can be found in the church narthex and in the Education Building. This includes children age three to sixth grade. Parents can "hang out" or attend the Adult Huddle (an adult centered Bible study).

Fitness Classes - Class will be cancelled for the month of July.
June and August classes will be held on Wednesdays only.
    11:00 a.m. Chair Yoga/Exercise
    11:30 a.m. Tone and Stretch
Classes will resume with the regular schedule in September.

Becoming Disciples through Bible Study
This 34 week study is a life changing journey into the scriptures. The reading includes 85% of the Bible with a 30 minute commitment each day. The gatherings will be weekly for 2.5 hours and generally includes a meal shared together while engaging in structured discussion. Each session contains Our Human Condition (where we are now) Bible Teaching, Video, Marks of Discipleship (Life Application), and Prayer sharing. Does it seem like a big commitment? Yes, it is! Time management is necessary, but the reward is truly a Holy Blessing. When considering this covenant group, add up the time you spend doing other things, and where your priorities are. Many years ago I gave up most all TV. The blessings have been ten-fold my small sacrifice. Join me in praying for the training of Disciples at Emmanuel. Contact me for questions:  ELFaithformation@gmail.com

-Janie Crowl

Contact Information - Please update the church office if any of your information has changed: phone number, address or email address.

Facebook - Emmanuel now has an active Facebook page for church members to follow. You will find service schedules, links for YouTube weekly services videos and Pastor Alan’s sermon each week. Be sure to use the Facebook page with Jesus’ face as the profile picture. (There are two other Emmanuel Lutheran Salem Facebook pages that are not active.)

Your monthly Benevolence envelope supports the following ministries:
♦ Mission Support ♦ The Banquet of Salem ♦ Camp Frederick ♦ Brightside Project ♦ The Salem Community Food Pantry ♦ Mobile Meals ♦ The Tobin Center ♦ The Salem Salvation Army ♦ Wernle Youth and Family Treatment Center ♦ World Hunger.