The blog has a new address:
http://www.christouremmanuel.wordpress.com
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Easter Bonnets - I mean, Flowers
To order flowers for Easter please use a plain
envelope, include money ($8 per plant) and on the envelope put your name and
the persons you are dedicating the flowers to. the envelope can be placed in
offering plate or given to Marcia.Deadline is Palm Sunday.
Posted for Marcia
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Midwest Disaster
Sisters and brothers in Christ,
Between February 22 and March 3, 2012, a deadly series of
storms raced across the Midwest and the South, spawning at least 64 violent
tornadoes that killed more than 50 people and injured many more in 14 states.
Hundreds of homes, farms and businesses were damaged or destroyed during the
outbreak.
Currently, ELCA Disaster Response and ELCA congregations are
providing spiritual care, coordinating volunteer response through local partner
agencies and laying the groundwork for further response as communities repair
and rebuild. No ELCA congregations have reported severe damage.
Please help now with your contribution to ELCA Disaster
Response designated for "U.S. Severe Spring Storms.” Your gifts
designated to U.S. Severe Spring Storms will be used entirely (100 percent) to
help families whose lives and livelihoods have been impacted by these
disasters.
Your prayers and your partnership are greatly needed and
deeply appreciated. Thank you.
Sincerely,
The Rev. Daniel Rift
Director, ELCA World Hunger and Disaster Appeal
Ways to Give
Checks
or money orders should be sent to:
ELCA Disaster Response
39330 Treasury Center
Chicago, IL 60694-9300
Write "U.S. Severe Spring Storms" on
your check memo line.39330 Treasury Center
Chicago, IL 60694-9300
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Give by phone at 800-638-3522 or online
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
We are the Hosts
Not the holy hosts, just the hosts and hostesses for the Lent service on Wednesday, March 28 at 6pm.
Food and beverages are needed. Hopefully there will be a sign-up sheet in church this week. If not, speak to Marcia about your contributions. M, hope you don't mind me listing you as the "point person" here. Is there someone else's name I should use instead?
Also, please notice that the Lent Schedule is posted as a link on the top of this page for easier access.
Food and beverages are needed. Hopefully there will be a sign-up sheet in church this week. If not, speak to Marcia about your contributions. M, hope you don't mind me listing you as the "point person" here. Is there someone else's name I should use instead?
Also, please notice that the Lent Schedule is posted as a link on the top of this page for easier access.
Friday, February 17, 2012
Quarterly Newsletter
If you have information you would like in
the quarterly newsletter Pastor Jim sends out, please send it to Sharon
Smith at St. Luke's by this Sunday.
Thanks, Linda O'Neil
Thursday, February 16, 2012
In the Meantime
David Lose of Luther
Seminary in St.Paul MN, whom I have quoted on occasion in my preaching, will be
posting a devotional for each day throughout Lent that explores Mark's account
of the Passion of our Lord. The blog goes "live" this Wednesday (2/15),
and the devotions start on Ash Wednesday. The site is called "In the
Meantime" and the address is www.davidlose.net.
Pr. Bob Isaksen
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
ELCA Global Links
Pastor Bob shares all the good works being done by the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America:
Lutherans break ground for a new
resettlement village in Haiti
A groundbreaking ceremony on Feb. 2 celebrated a new village which will provide housing for 1200 people displaced by an earthquake that struck Haiti in 2010. ELCA Disaster Response is providing $3.5 million for this Lutheran World Federation project. Read this story and more at www.elca.org/news (click on News Releases in the left-hand column).
A groundbreaking ceremony on Feb. 2 celebrated a new village which will provide housing for 1200 people displaced by an earthquake that struck Haiti in 2010. ELCA Disaster Response is providing $3.5 million for this Lutheran World Federation project. Read this story and more at www.elca.org/news (click on News Releases in the left-hand column).
Bishop Hanson sends letters of support
to Syrian church leaders
In letters to Christian church leaders in Syria, the Rev. Mark S. Hanson, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), offered his support of the churches’ collective call for an end to violence and his prayers for the people in the region. See http://blogs.elca.org/peacenotwalls/.
In letters to Christian church leaders in Syria, the Rev. Mark S. Hanson, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), offered his support of the churches’ collective call for an end to violence and his prayers for the people in the region. See http://blogs.elca.org/peacenotwalls/.
Plant a tree in the Luther Garden
The roots of the Reformation that began with Martin Luther’s 95 theses in 1517 are being remembered and watered already in the Luther Garden in Wittenberg, Germany. Learn how your congregation can participate at www.elca.org/wittenberg (click the Luther Garden tab on the left navigation bar).
The roots of the Reformation that began with Martin Luther’s 95 theses in 1517 are being remembered and watered already in the Luther Garden in Wittenberg, Germany. Learn how your congregation can participate at www.elca.org/wittenberg (click the Luther Garden tab on the left navigation bar).
Lenten meals from around the world
Does your congregation host meals before Lenten services? Try out the Lenten Meal Series! You'll find complete plans for 12 different meals, including global recipes, table prayers, discussion starters and more. It's a great way to learn about the world and discover how our church is making a difference. www.elca.org/hunger/lent.
Does your congregation host meals before Lenten services? Try out the Lenten Meal Series! You'll find complete plans for 12 different meals, including global recipes, table prayers, discussion starters and more. It's a great way to learn about the world and discover how our church is making a difference. www.elca.org/hunger/lent.
Liberia: "The Mother Teresa of
the ELCA"
Bette McCrandall, long-time ELCA missionary in Liberia, was recognized at the ELCA Summer Missionary Conference for her tireless and courageous service. Read the entire story at www.elca.org/handinhand; click either the copy-ready bulletin insert or the Winter 2011-12 issue of the Hand in Hand newsletter.
Bette McCrandall, long-time ELCA missionary in Liberia, was recognized at the ELCA Summer Missionary Conference for her tireless and courageous service. Read the entire story at www.elca.org/handinhand; click either the copy-ready bulletin insert or the Winter 2011-12 issue of the Hand in Hand newsletter.
Just arrived in Madagascar
Austin and Tanya Propst are the new ELCA Young Adults in Global Mission coordinators for Madagascar. They have just arrived in what will be their new home for the next four years. See http://blogs.elca.org/handinhand/.
Austin and Tanya Propst are the new ELCA Young Adults in Global Mission coordinators for Madagascar. They have just arrived in what will be their new home for the next four years. See http://blogs.elca.org/handinhand/.
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