Emmanuel Lutheran Church

Coming Sunday, December 8: An Advent Event! - sponsored by Congregational Life, Worship Division and the THUGs youth group. Stay after the 10:30 worship service and enjoy a make-your-own sub sandwich. Then, learn about the season of Advent and the meaning behind the decorations of Christmas. Young ones can make a simple Advent wreath for the family to use at home. Support the youth group and take some goodies home by participating in a Christmas cookie fundraiser game. Help to decorate the church. Activities will be held simultaneously and you can move from one to the other throughout the event and leave whenever you like. There will be something for all ages to do as Emmanuel prepares for the coming of the Christ Child.

Angel Tree Gifts - The manger is set up in the narthex with Angel Tree tags with toy wishes from The Salvation Army’s annual Christmas campaign. Please place your tag with all of the child’s information securely on the unwrapped gift and place it in the narthex by the manger. The gifts are due back on Sunday, December 8. There are also tags for gift cards from local stores and other items to help needy families.

THUGs News: We will be raffling off a hand painted Christmas picture (painted by a THUG member) from our Brazen Bruch fundraiser. We will be selling tickets now thru December 1. The drawing will be at The Pet Photos with the Grinch Event on December 1 from 1-5. You can purchase tickets from one of the THUGs. Tickets are $1/each or 6 tickets for $5. We will have the picture on display in the narthex.

The Nominating Committee is seeking individuals who feel called to serve in one of these areas: Worship Division Chair (2 year term), Endowment Board Member (4 year term, meets quarterly), Synod Assembly Delegates (male and female; 2020 assembly is June 12 and 13), and Treasurer (fill vacant position). Please see one of the committee members: Vic Maroscher, George Spack, Jr., Ron Stanley, Joanne Ricker or Allan Wolfgang for more information on the responsibilities involved in serving in any of these positions.

Monday Night Bible Study - The book of Titus teaches how to live in a sinful world. Join us as we continue our study of Titus at 6:30 p.m. on Mondays in the church parlor. Enter the church through the yellow door located on the south side of the building.

The church Library is a special collection of books, periodicals and DVDs available to promote the spiritual development of our members. Come and check out our library -- and check out a book, or two!

Office and Education Building Hours - The church office and Education Building are closed on Fridays, with exceptions for approved special events and funeral dinners. The Education Building is locked at 4:00 on Thursdays.