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/.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Horn of Africa - disaster relief
The longest drought in
the Horn of Africa has driven thousands of people from their homes. Relief
efforts continue as the over 11 million people affected work to rebuild their
lives and livelihoods. For many this path has led them to a refugee camp in search
of food, water, security and a chance to move forward.
As a church called and
equipped to do God’s work in the world, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
(ELCA) is helping those affected by working through our partners on the ground
and local personnel in the refugee camps.
Your gift designated for
“Horn of Africa Drought Relief,” will be used in full — 100 percent — in
response to this disaster. Thank you!
Give through your
congregation or send your check directly to:
ELCA Disaster Response
39330 Treasury Center
Chicago, IL 60694-9300
Please write “Horn of
Africa Drought,” “ELCA Disaster Response:Where needed most” or “ELCA World
Hunger: Where needed most” on your check’s memo line.
Posted for Pastor Bob
Posted for Pastor Bob
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Bishop Marie Jerge
Prince of Peace, Clifton Park will host Bishop Marie Jerge, on the evening of February 8
for a Mission Dinner and an opportunity for congregational leaders and members
throughout the Hudson Mowhawk Conference to hear the bishop. POP will provide
lasagna and bread. Folks with last names beginning with A-L are asked to bring
desserts and M-Z to bring salads. Dinner will be at 6:30 pm. The flyer is
attached.
· IMPORTANT: PLEASE E-MAIL PRINCE OF PEACE IF
YOU KNOW YOU WILL BE COMING TO THE DINNER ON 2/8.office@poplutheranchurch.org
Pastor Bob will be meeting with the bishop with the other
Conference pastors in the morning through noon.
Posted for Pastor Bob
Posted for Pastor Bob
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Lenten Worship Schedule 2012
Wednesdays – 6:00 pm Soup & Sandwich
7:00 pm Worship
2012
– The CAPA Lenten Series
“From where
does my help come . . . ?” – Psalm 121
February 29 United Methodist of Chatham Gary De Witt
Mount Ararat – Noah Genesis 8:1-5, 13-17, 20-21
March 7 Payne AME Drew Paton
Mount Moriah – Abraham & Isaac Genesis 22:1-18
March 14 St.
Peter’s Presbyterian Gary Gelfenbien
Mount Sinai – Moses Exodus 24:1-18
March 21 Canaan Congregational Robert Isaksen
Mount Horeb – Elijah 1 Kings 19:1-15a
March 28 Christ our Emmanuel Lutheran Mark Longhurst
Mount of Olives – Jesus Matthew 24:1-14
Theme: “Often we receive perspective for our lives from a divine vantage place.”
Friday, January 27, 2012
Thrivent Summit
The Thrivent Financial for Lutheran Northeast Region would like to invite you to the upcoming 2012 Community Leader Summit. This event will bring together our Chapter Leaders and Congregational Advocates. We will cover 2012 Thrivent Financial messaging, idea sharing as well as chapter planning. Please share this e-mail with all your fellow board members and Congregational Advocates.
You are welcome to attend the following summit:
Saturday, February 25th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Polish Community Center (lunch provided)
225 Washington Ave Ext., Albany, NY 12205
Posted for Pastor Bob
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Alexis Bervy, Jr.
Our hearts go out to the family of Alexis Bervy Jr. who passed away on 1/1/2012 at age 90 years. The funeral will be Saturday 1/7/2012 at 10 am at our church. Calling hours are Friday eve 1/6/12 from 4-7pm at Wenk funeral home.
Here is the obituary from the Register Star:
Alexis Bervy Jr. 90 a longtime resident of East Chatham died Sunday at Barnwell Nursing Home. Mr. Bervy born October 7,1921 in Nantucket, Ma. is the son of the late Alexis and Dunia (Nazarenko) Bervy Sr.
He graduated from Chatham High School. He went to work on the family operated Dairy farm which He and his family took over and named it Sunnyside Farm until his retirement in 1988.
Mr. Bervy served as Building Inspector for the Town of Canaan . For many years He delivered parts for Chatham Auto Parts. Mr. Bervy was a life member of the Canaan Conservation Club and life member of the East Chatham Fire Dept.
A devoted family man and an avid fan of all sports.
He is survived by 3 Daughters, Annette Demitraszek of Ravena, N.Y., Dona Bervy and husband Richard Knott of East Chatham, Sonya Zingo and husband Robert of Rochester, N. Y. 2 Sons Alexis Bervy III and wife Patty of East Chatham, Nicholas and wife Lori of East Chatham, Brother Serge Bervy Sr. of Austerlitz, and sister Eugenia Walter of Tampa, Fl. Survived also by 9 Grandchildren and five Great Grandchildren.
Mr. Bervy was predeceased by his wife Lillian and brother Maxim Bervy.
Funeral Service will be held Saturday 10:00am from the Christ Our Emmanuel Lutheran Church Chatham. Interment will be in the Cemetery of The Evergreens New Lebanon, N.Y. Calling hours will be Friday evening 4 -7 pm from the Wenk Funeral Home Chatham. Memorials may be made to the Canaan Volunteer Fire Co. Canaan, N.Y. 12029 or the East Chatham Fire Dept. East Chatham, N.Y. 12060. The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the staff at Barnwell Nursing Home. For on-line condolences visit wenkfuneralhome.com.
Here is the obituary from the Register Star:
Alexis Bervy Jr. 90 a longtime resident of East Chatham died Sunday at Barnwell Nursing Home. Mr. Bervy born October 7,1921 in Nantucket, Ma. is the son of the late Alexis and Dunia (Nazarenko) Bervy Sr.
He graduated from Chatham High School. He went to work on the family operated Dairy farm which He and his family took over and named it Sunnyside Farm until his retirement in 1988.
Mr. Bervy served as Building Inspector for the Town of Canaan . For many years He delivered parts for Chatham Auto Parts. Mr. Bervy was a life member of the Canaan Conservation Club and life member of the East Chatham Fire Dept.
A devoted family man and an avid fan of all sports.
He is survived by 3 Daughters, Annette Demitraszek of Ravena, N.Y., Dona Bervy and husband Richard Knott of East Chatham, Sonya Zingo and husband Robert of Rochester, N. Y. 2 Sons Alexis Bervy III and wife Patty of East Chatham, Nicholas and wife Lori of East Chatham, Brother Serge Bervy Sr. of Austerlitz, and sister Eugenia Walter of Tampa, Fl. Survived also by 9 Grandchildren and five Great Grandchildren.
Mr. Bervy was predeceased by his wife Lillian and brother Maxim Bervy.
Funeral Service will be held Saturday 10:00am from the Christ Our Emmanuel Lutheran Church Chatham. Interment will be in the Cemetery of The Evergreens New Lebanon, N.Y. Calling hours will be Friday evening 4 -7 pm from the Wenk Funeral Home Chatham. Memorials may be made to the Canaan Volunteer Fire Co. Canaan, N.Y. 12029 or the East Chatham Fire Dept. East Chatham, N.Y. 12060. The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the staff at Barnwell Nursing Home. For on-line condolences visit wenkfuneralhome.com.
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