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October 2018

1036 W A St, Moscow, ID 83843 ‐ Phone: 208.882.3915 ‐ Fax: 208.882.3917

[email protected] ‐ www.emmanuelmoscow.org

Church Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 7 AM ‐ 3 PM & Tuesday, 7 AM ‐ 1 PM (unless otherwise noted)

Dear Brothers and Sisters of Emmanuel Lutheran,

Since our Council President, Ben is traveling back East with Katy, it is Barbara’s and my pleasure to provide you with a brief le er for October.

The nights are ge ng longer and chillier. We are enjoying the last few warm days and purchase the remaining fresh produce at the last farmers market while witnessing the beau ful miracle of changing fall colors on the Palouse. We are truly blessed to call this wonderful place home. Fall is here and we are excited to report on Council’s efforts to serve the congrega on as ac vi es at Emmanuel got back in full swing:

Our LOTTS Mission Group has contracted with GeoProfessional Innova on Corpora on and Hodge and Associates to conduct structural surveys and provide topographic reports on the construc on poten al for the land. This work is almost complete and the informa on will help the Congrega on to determine the best uses of those proper es for God’s mission and ministry through Emmanuel.

Volume 8, Issue 10, October 2018

Message from the

President

Cont. on Pg. 5

It’s Annual Report me!

If you are responsible for a submission to the

2018 Annual Report, please submit it to CindyMarie

in the Church Office before Monday, November 5th.

Thank you!

October 2018

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Message from the President 1

Annual Reports Due 1

Church & Staff Contacts 2

October 2018 Event Calendar 3

October 2018 Servant Schedule 4

Message from the President Cont. 5

P!A!T! ‐ Praise! Awesome! Thanks! 6

Birthdays and Anniversaries 6

In Our Thoughts & Prayers 7

Ed Opps (Chris an Educa on Opportuni es) & ELCW Circles 9

A Woman’s Thing… Synodical Gathering 10

Fun Opportunity for Emmanuel Members ‐ Chatcolab 10

Mission Endowment All Saints’ Vo ng & Potluck 11

Upcoming Readings & Sermon Titles 11

Mission Endowment Applica on 12

Pastor’s Discre onary Fund 13

A Quick Note from CindyMarie 14

Music! Music! Music! 14

Congratula ons Dean Ve rus 14

Bakwé Bible Bash 14

Preschool News 15

LUTH Youth 16

For the KID in ALL of US! 17

Mission 100 Kickoff Thank You! 18

Submissions to the November 2018 issue

of the Emmanuel Emphasis

are due in the Church Office

Noon, Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Thank you!!!

In This Month’s Issue:Welcome to Emmanuel!

Emmanuel Lutheran Church and Preschool is located at:

1036 W A St., Moscow, ID 83843

church: Phone: 208.882.3915

Fax: 208.882.3917 [email protected]

www.emmanuelmoscow.org

preschool: Phone: 208.882.1463

Fax: 208.882.3917 [email protected] www.emmanuelmoscow.org/preschool/

our staff:

Dave Daugs, Pastor 509.431.2988 (call or text) [email protected]

Office Hours: By appointment.

CindyMarie Polley Church Administrator

Church Office: 208.882.3915 Personal Cell: 509.366.0548 (call or text)

[email protected] Office Hours:

Mon, Wed, Thur, 7am ‐ 3pm & Tue, 7am ‐ 1pm

Lisa Allen, Youth Director 208.882.3915 or 509.847.4302


Visit our google calendar at h p://www.emmanuelmoscow.org/calendar/index.html…

scroll down to the ELC Youth calendar listed to see all youth informa on.

Janet McIntosh, Music Director/Organist

208.882.3915 or 208.521.5002 [email protected]

Office Hours: By appointment.

Nikki Cox, Preschool Director 208.882.1463 or 208.310.6106


Mon, Wed, & Thur ‐ 8:30 ‐ 1:30

October 2018

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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Pastor Off

8:30am Youth Director Office Hours

1:30pm MARY Circle (Good Samaritan)

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7:00pm Facility Cleaning Scheduled

3 6:00am Weekly Publica on Deadline


10:00am Staff Mee ng

5:30pm Adult Choir

7:00pm Adult Bells

4 CindyMarie Out of the Office

No Preschool ‐ Professional Development Day

9:00am Music with Jodie (Bridge)

11:30am LEAH Circle (Janice Brandal's Home)


No Preschool ‐ Professional Development Day

6 2:00pm Facility Cleaning Scheduled

7 20th Sunday a er Pentecost

8:30am Adult Sunday School (Hall)

9:30am Worship Service

11:00am Fellowship (Hall)

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Preschool Pizza Sales Begin Pastor Off


9 8:30am Youth Director Office Hours



7:00am Men's Breakfast (The Breakfast Club)

9:00am ELCW Piecemakers (Hall)


5:30pm Adult Choir

7:00pm Adult Bells

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Preschool Fire Drill 9:00am Music with Jodie (Bridge)




14 21st Sunday a er Pentecost

Quilt Blessing Sunday

Mission Endowment Applica ons Due




15 Pastor Off

9:00am Quilt Packing


6:00pm Church Council Mee ng (Hall)



6:00am Weekly Publica on Deadline


11:30am Preschool Lunch Bunch

5:30pm Adult Choir

7:00pm Adult Bells


9:00am Music with Jodie (Bridge)

11:30am Preschool Lunch Bunch

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CindyMarie Out

of the Office

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21

22nd Sunday a er Pentecost

Preschool Sunday



11:00am Fellowship

& Youth & Family Pumpkin Carving

(Hall)


Pastor Off

23 DEADLINE: November Emphasis



7:00am Men's Breakfast (The Breakfast Club)

9:00am ELCW Piecemakers (Hall)

9:00am Preschool Chapel


1:00pm Preschool Chapel

5:30pm Adult Choir

7:00pm Adult Bells

25 9:00am Music with Jodie (Bridge)


Preschool All Pizza Orders Due

6:00pm Middle School Lutherhaven Reunion


28 Reforma on Sunday Miracle Sunday




29 Pastor Off


31

Reforma on Day Halloween

6:00am Weekly Publica on Deadline


5:30pm Adult Choir

7:00pm Adult Bells

NOTES:

Church Office Hours: Mon, Wed, Thur, 7am ‐ 3pm & Tue, 7am ‐ 1pm

(unless otherwise noted.)

October 2018

Serving on: October 7, 2018 October 14, 2018 October 21, 2018 October 28, 2018

Ministers: The Congrega on The Congrega on The Congrega on The Congrega on

Presiding: Pastor Daugs Pastor Daugs Pastor Daugs Pastor Daugs

Dir. Of Music/Organist:

Janet McIntosh Janet McIntosh Janet McIntosh Janet McIntosh

Altar Guild / Bread: JoDee Brooker JoDee Brooker JoDee Brooker JoDee Brooker

Acolyte: Olivia Halladay Connor Perry Ryan Perry TBD

Altar Flowers: Deb & Kas Dumroese The Perry Family SERVANT NEEDED TBD

Assis ng Minister: Paul Collins Kris Daugs Paul Collins TBD

Communion Assistant: Kas Dumroese Paul Collins Anne Peterson TBD

Communion Assistant: Nancy Sasser Deb Dumroese Tammy Greenwalt TBD

Counter: Deb Dumroese Kas Dumroese Tammy Greenwalt Carolyn Todd

Counter: Vern Kinnison SERVANT NEEDED Vern Kinnison Julie Spangler

Fellowship: Debbie Stone Noell & David Swearingen Craig & Lisa Allen Mark & JoDee Brooker

Fellowship: Janet & Mandy Strey Carolyn Todd Kathy Anderson Kim Campbell

Fellowship: Gwen Sullivan Dean & Phyllis Ve rus Don & Lisa Bender Nikki & Josh Cox

Fellowship: Liz & Tom Brandt Leah Wendt Bob & Nel Carver Pastor Dave & Kris Daugs

Greeter: The Halladay's SERVANT NEEDED Anne & Kevin Peterson TBD

J.A.M. Leader: Lisa Bender Deb Marsh Chie Baker Carolyn Todd

J.A.M. Assistant: Gretchen Isakson Jolene Halladay Deb Wya Julie Spangler

Quiet Room A endant:

Janet McIntosh SERVANT NEEDED Chie Baker SERVANT NEEDED

Reader: Jolene Halladay Paul Collins Kathy Kwiatkowski TBD

Usher: Vern Kinnison Vern Kinnison Vern Kinnison Vern Kinnison

Usher: Ma Halladay Todd Perry Kevin Peterson Chris Wa s

Usher: SERVANT NEEDED SERVANT NEEDED Todd Perry SERVANT NEEDED

Usher: SERVANT NEEDED SERVANT NEEDED Chris Wa s SERVANT NEEDED

Usher: SERVANT NEEDED SERVANT NEEDED Carl Hunt SERVANT NEEDED

October 2018

The costs that allowed the LOTTS Mission Group to gather this important informa on have been covered by an ELCA Share Grant that the LOTTS Mission Group submi ed in spring and a gracious anonymous gi for the remaining balance. Thanks be to God!

Our Stewardship Mission Group has been busy planning our 50 year celebra on (Mission 100), and our Fall Stewardship Campaign, which will begin on Sunday, October 7. Pastor’s sermon that day will focus on the meaning of good stewardship for all that God has given us. 2018 is the 50th anniversary of our Church building and the combined Lutheran Ministries in Moscow. Our celebra on is therefore, named MISSION 100 – celebra ng fi y years, and more importantly, an cipa ng our next 50 years of ministry and mission. MISSION 100 kicked off Saturday, September 8, with a wonderful fun‐filled day of fellowship and celebra on outside Emmanuel Church. The event was a great success and we trust faithfully that the upcoming events to celebrate our congrega on will be equally joyful.

Our sincere thanks to Deb Dumroese, Elaina Perry, and Anne Peterson for taking the lead organizing Mission 100 along with our Stewardship Mission Group and to all who have or do volunteer me, food or assistance with celebra ons. Our stewardship campaign will move through October culmina ng in Miracle Sunday, Reforma on day, on October 28. This will be an exci ng, joyous celebra on of God’s gi s to each of us and how those gi s have been used over 50 years of ministry, and especially how they will be used well into the future. The worship will reflect on Emmanuel’s presence in the building for the past 50 years, there will be a potluck and long me congrega on members will share memories about Emmanuel’s early days. Make sure to mark your calendars for October 28!

Message from the

President cont. As you have heard during our September Congrega onal Mee ng, we are conver ng to a new web presence and electronic communica on pla orm. This change improves the security of our email system and provides more comprehensive so ware products on all church computers at a much reduced cost. We will keep you informed and provide training throughout the transi on, which should be completed by the end of the year.

Please keep Ben and Katy in your prayers while they are travelling and also the Council as its members trying their very best to serve you, the wonderful faith community that is Emmanuel Lutheran.

Blessings to you all,

Barbara Kirchmeier & Mark Schwarzländer Co‐Vice Presidents Emmanuel Church Council

Cont. from Pg. 1

Vice‐President Barbara Kirchmeier with Ben, June, & Jacob.

Vice‐President Mark Schwarzländer with Marijka, Swaanie, & Annika.

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Oct. 2 ‐ Bob Carver

Oct. 4 ‐ Charlene Olsson

‐ Elsa Hofste er

Oct. 5 ‐ Janet Williams

‐ Marci Wood

Oct. 6 ‐ Conner Ve rus

Oct. 9 ‐ Phyllis Ve rus

Oct. 10 ‐ Steve Nelson

‐ Swaanije Schwarzlaender

Oct. 11 ‐ Peter Beard

Oct. 12 ‐ Chris Wa s

Oct. 13 ‐ Mike Sprenger

Oct. 14 ‐ Jack Beard

Oct. 15 ‐ Jake Kirchmeier

Oct. 19 ‐ Tomas Lawrence

Oct. 24 ‐ Yolanda Wya

Oct. 25 ‐ Katy Beard

Oct. 29 ‐ Robert Peterson

‐ Trinity Wood

Nancy & Jim Derringer 10/01/1988

Ron Landeck & Debby Wya 10/06/1990

Michael & Teresa Beard 10/07/2012

Karl & Kris n Johnson 10/07/2000

Mark & Marijka Schwarzlaender 10/09/2008

Steve & Andrea Fountain 10/28/1972

Richard Clauss, husband of Verla Olson is receiving comfort care at North Idaho Advanced Care Hospital in Post Falls. He suffered a cerebral bleed following a fall at home on August 18. Following

surgery he was to rehabilitate at this hospital. He would enjoy visits from friends from Emmanuel Lutheran. Though alert, he is unable to

speak because of the tracheostomy. The address of the hospital is 600 N. Cecil Road, Post Falls, ID. Phone number or text to Verla at 208‐596‐5117.

Dear Church Family, Your loving cards, emails, and especially prayers since my cancer diagnosis, surgery, and now chemo therapy

is appreciated beyond expression. I have felt and con nue to feel the amazing love of Christ expressed through your generous gi of

hospitality and concern for my health and healing. Thank you! Gwen Sullivan

Thanks to Lisa Allen and our Emmanuel Luth Youth and

Mighty Youth who participated in the play day on 9/27

and the Luth Youth reunion on 9/28!

Thanks to Larry Lass and the “Old Dudes” for replacing all the new

plastic ends on the Fellowship Hall chairs. Also, for the TLC given to

our church van by installing a solar powered charging system to

keep it ready to use at a moments notice!

Big thanks to everyone who donated to the ELCW Lutheran World Relief (LWR) Kit project!

81 School Kits were made! Thanks to Rodney Dale, Shelley Dale, Kay Maurin, Barbara

Greever, and Gretchen Isakson for pu ng all the School Kits together. Thanks to

Gretchen Isakson, Gen Long, and Jackie Greenwalt for assembling Baby Kits and Hygiene Kits. These kits, along with the

Quilts we will ask blessings for on Sunday, October 14, will be delivered up to

Spokane by Vern Kinnison on October 19, then be sent to those in need all over the world .

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Dean Ve rus, recovering from a bad fall.

Richard Clauss, receiving comfort care following a cerebral bleed caused by a fall.

Logan Klein, Ben and Katy Beard’s grandson, recovering from surgery for legg perthes.

Dorothy Schnaible.

Shirley Gunther, prayers to strengthen her heart, heal her legs and foot, and regain her physical strength.

Those with special needs:

The churches’ ongoing ministries of care for the

hungry and neglected, especially in Zimbabwe, China,

Darfur, Ethiopia.

Military service people from our families serving:

Steven Kwiatkowski, serving in Okinawa Japan;

Captain John M. Swanson, grandson of Maureen

Marten, serving in the Army; Jaren Doherty Jr., Clara

Dockter’s grandson; serving with the Marines in

Afghanistan.

Vic ms of war, oppression, injus ce, and cruelty.

Any people we have come to see as our enemies.

All those living in fearful homes and circumstances.

All those who are vic ms of natural disasters.

People and organiza ons working for jus ce and

peace.

Students and members abroad.

Our sister churches: Grace Lutheran Church ‐ New

Orleans; Ulanga‐Kilombero Synod ‐ Tanzania.

Those who’ve lost loved ones:

Prayers of Thanksgiving:

Gwen Sullivan, receiving chemo therapy treatment.

Kathy Barney, CindyMarie’s sister, ba ling leukemia.

Janet Williams sister’s stepdaughter, dealing with aggressive breast cancer.

Richard Woock, Jessie Weller’s uncle suffering with bone cancer.

Baby Thomas Harner, con nuing his fight with leukemia.

Those, dealing with cancer:

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Rosanne Manley.

Yolanda Wya .

Mike Sprenger.

Devin Revard, Clara Dockter’s

grandson.

Carol Nelson’s Aunt Dorothy.

Clara Dockter, con nued strength.

Ken Strassburg, Kathy Kwiatkowski’s

brother.

Brien Golis and Family, cousin of the

Streys, whose son is ba ling a

horrible disease.

Mark Strey, Mandy’s dad, who is

struggling with health issues and

alcohol.

Sue, Julia Keleher’s mother, in

hospice care.

Carl Hunt, suffering from cluster

headaches.

Doris Edgar, Julie Spangler’s mother,

suffering from lewdy body demen a.

Sara Kimberling, con nued healing.

Bob Benne . Prayers for healing.

Janet Strey’s father, that he finds

Jesus in his life.

Dwaine Barney, CindyMarie’s

brother who has suffered a stroke.

Debbie Stone’s Mom, and Jean

Langeman and Dianna S dman who

have been taking care of her post

surgery.

Emery Ewan, Janet & Chris

McIntosh’s granddaughter,

undergoing diagnos cs for seizures.

The family of Gwen Sullivan’s sister,

especially Gwen’s nephew.

Garre , Debbie Stone’s son who has

health issues.

Douglas Dion, Edith’s son, suffering

from conges ve heart failure.

Randy Dion, Edith’s son, recovering

from a paralyzing stroke.

Ma Foss.

Andy Fountain.

Sandra Lytle.

Mike Voegtle, Katy Beard’s cousin.

Grace Lyon, living at Whitman

Senior Care in Pullman.

The Castro Family, prayers for

families of Mexico. ‐ Janet Strey.

That Candi & Bri ney find

guidance and prayer from God,

from Janet Strey.

Susen Porter, Jeane e Peterson’s

niece and Kevin Peterson’s

cousin, diagnosed with Primary

Progressive Aphasia.

Dean Ve rus.

Vivian Fountain, Carol & Steve

Nelson’s granddaughter,

diagnosed with mild cerebral

palsy.

Gwen Sullivan’s son and his

family.

For strong community &

welcoming in the Lutheran

Campus Ministry.

Pa ents of the Lugala Hospital in

Tanzania.

Residents of Good Samaritan

Nursing and Special Care units.

Those who have requested our

con nued prayers:

The Prayers & Concerns Sheet is updated every few months by church staff. If a prayer request has been removed and you wish to keep it on the list please contact us with an update! If you wish to make a prayer request or update an exis ng one,

please call the church office at 208.882.3915, or email [email protected]. Thank you.

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Adult Sunday School In September we began learning about "Living Lutheran." Pastor Daugs started a study

from this great book by Dave Daubert. Dr. William O. Avery, from Lutheran Theological Seminary, Ge ysburg, states "With two‐thirds of Protestant congrega ons in need of renewal in mission, Dave Daubert supplies a way for achieving such revival. Wri en in an engaging conversa onal style, his book offers a realis c and prac cal process that can be used in almost any church. Step‐by‐step procedures, centered in a pa ern of Bible study, prayer, and conversa on, present a path to iden fy and apply a faithful vision and core values for the rejuvena on of churches." Join with Pastor Dave on Sundays at 8:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall as he con nues this study focusing on the first four chapters of this great book.

J.A.M. ‐ Jesus and ME! For children through age 12. Following the Children’s Sermon, J.A.M.

leaders will escort the kiddos down to the Fellowship Hall for cra s, games, songs, and a snack. Children will return to the Sanctuary just prior to Holy Communion.

The “Old Dudes”! This is a group of men that meet on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7 AM, at the Breakfast Club

for breakfast and devo ons. Following breakfast, the men head to church for a work day. On all the other Wednesdays, 7 AM, meet for coffee at the Moscow Co‐op. Devo on leaders for October are Steve Fountain on October 10, and Bob Carver on October 24. Ques ons? Contact us in the Church Office. 208.882.3915

ELCW Piecemakers Quil ng Group Help us quilt! Bring a friend! Have some lunch! We usually meet on

the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. Join us on October 10 & 24, at 9 AM, to help e quilts, then share a potluck lunch. Ques ons? Contact Gretchen Isakson (208.882.7289 or [email protected])

“Whatever your hands find to do, do it with all your might.” Ecclesiastes 9:10

LEAH Circle! This small group women’s bible study usually meets the 1st Tuesday of the month at 11:30 AM,

through the academic year. In October, the group will meet on Thursday, October 4, 11:30 AM. All women are invited to meet for devotions and a potluck lunch at Janice Brandal’s home. (101 N. Hayes, Moscow.) Bible Study Leader: Kristen Johnson. Questions? Contact Jeanette Johnston (208.892.9549), or Charlene Olsson (208.882.1028).

MARY Circle! This group usually meets the 1st Monday of the month. Join them on Monday, October 1, 1:30

PM, at Good Sam. Ques ons? Contact Shelley Dale (208.882.9555 or [email protected])

Theology on Tap! Meet on Thursday, October 4 & 18, at 5:15 PM in the backroom of One World Cafe,

corner of 6th and Main, Moscow. All are welcome to join the conversa on. For more informa on, contact Walter Hesford ([email protected]).

Chris an Educa on Opportuni es

Ed Opps

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Fun learning opportunity for Emmanuel Members! June 15‐25, 2019!

Some say a unique opportunity for learning comes along only every now and then. At Chatcolab Northwest Leadership Laboratory we are proud to say that it has happened every year for over 70 years! Our learning laboratory gives, individuals and families the chance to explore different topics, learn new skills, connect with nature and chat!

Whether you’re a Chatcolab alumni or a “newbie” we invite you to experience the 5 wonders of Chatcolab: Humor, Knowledge, Ideas, Philosophy, and Sharing. Come join us in exploring and experiencing Leadership, Hands on Learning, Fellowship, Play, Team Building and Fun!

Chatcolab is held in a camp se ng located on beau ful Twin Lakes in North Idaho. Since Idaho is considered the Gem State we have a gem of a program giving you a choice of one All‐lab workshop from three classes (exploring concepts of happiness, mindfulness, op mism, and resiliency and with applied Laughter Purposeful Happiness workshop; stretch your mind with STEAM ac vi es; or fill your treasure with a variety of cra s. Choose between In‐Depth workshops in Village Drumming, Nature Adventures, Community Dance, Entrepreneurial Mindsets, Wilderness Living & Survival, Adventures in Poultry Ownership, and Quil ng. There are also 16 choices of shorter workshops. (The 2019 finalized program and schedule will be available on line the first of October.) Our expert presenters come to us from all over the Northwest and beyond.

On the schedule you will see addi onal opportuni es to take part in Group Singing, Flag Ceremonies, Program Planning Sessions, Group Involvement Commi ees, Share Fair, Larks and /or Night Owl ac vi es. Par cipants will have the opportunity to help plan programs, flag ceremonies, ac vi es, and closing ceremonies.

Registra on is now open! Thanks to Emmanuel Mission Endowment, we have funds for a FAMILY OF FOUR (or up to TWO ADULTS ‐ anyone 16 & up) to a end Chatcolab Northwest Leadership Laboratory for the week. Registra on forms are available online at www.chatcolab.org or in the office. If you have any ques ons please contact Bob or Nel Carver at [email protected] or call 208‐883‐1533. Act soon to take advantage of this unique experience on a Full Scholarship.

Plus academic credits (1‐3) are available from the University of Idaho. PDUs & CEU’s also available.

Fun Opportunity for

Emmanuel Members

A Women’s Thing...

Synodical Gathering

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Mission Endowment All Saints’

Vo ng & Potluck

October 7, 2018 20th Sunday a er Pentecost

Stewardship Sunday

October

October 21

October

Upcoming Readings &

Sermon Titles

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The annual All Saints’ Day potluck will be November 4 following worship. Join Mission Endowment for food and to vote for your favorite non‐profit group. Each year ME gives away 5% of the Endowment. Nominate your group before October 14. (Applica ons can be picked up in the Bridge, Church Office, on our website at www.emmanuelmoscow.org, or on page 12 of this newsle er.) Come vote November 4. Bring a dish to pass, meat will be provided. What IS Mission Endowment (ME) you ask? The Emmanuel Mission Endowment is a fund established to manage designated and non‐designated gifts intended to provide an ongoing benefit for the ministry of the church and her mission work.

The Mission Endowment is a standing Committee of the ELC Council. The assets of the Emmanuel Mission Endowment are owned by the Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Moscow, Idaho.

The Mission Endowment Committee is responsible for all Mission Endowment leadership and management activities. Its major objectives are to encourage, accept, acknowledge, invest, and make distributions from the Mission Endowment at the direction and approval of the Council and congregation.

The Committee works with other standing committees, Council, and the congregation to identify, screen, and recommend mission work and projects that may receive funding as directed by the congregation.

On All Saints’ Sunday, the Emmanuel Congregation:

joins together for a Potluck Celebration during Fellowship Hour;

votes on which Mission groups will be awarded financial support, and;

honors a specific person, or persons, who are outstanding in their contributions to Emmanuel’s mission and ministries.

Nomination Forms are due in the church office by Sunday, October 14.

Voting for who gets how much will be on

All Saints’ Sunday, November 4, 2018!

October 2018

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Pastor’s Discretionary Fund

The Pastor’s Discretionary Fund is used by the Pastor to assist individuals and families that are in need. Most often it is used to assist people who stop by the church office and request assistance for basic needs. Community organizations may also refer to Pastor, persons who need assistance. Pastor investigates each case by checking in with the Sheriff’s Office and or Latah County Social Services both of which share a common data base that can spot repeating requests and persons to keep an eye on. These requests to the Pastor’s Discretionary fund may be:

They are homeless and need a place to stay for a night or two. The fund can provide temporary hotel housing for up to 3 nights while other arrangements are being made. Pastor will assist these people in connecting with local resources. Most people may receive housing assistance up to 2 times per year, however circumstances and situations may direct more assistance…especially when there are children involved.

They may need assistance with utilities that are about to be denied. Pastor calls the utility provider and helps to set up a payment plan that incudes an initial payment from the Discretionary Fund.

They are traveling through town and need gasoline or vehicle repairs so they can continue to their destination. Their personal resources are depleted. Pastor assists them in purchasing fuel or finding a mechanic who can repair their vehicle for a reasonable rate.

People need to see a doctor or need medicine. Pastor uses the Moscow Clinic to provide these services. They may need a prescription filled and this is done through Rosauers Pharmacy.

People may need food. They are connected with our local food bank and/or food is given from our ELC kitchen surplus or is purchased by Pastor.

Preschool families sometimes need assistance with, rent, utilities, food, medicine, clothing or tuition.

ELC has the gracious ministry of “loaves and fishes,” assisting people with their most basic needs. This is a very “hands on” ministry through our Pastor.

The Pastor’s Discretionary Fund is in need of your financial support.

Could your support for the Pastor’s Discretionary Fund be above and beyond your usual gracious giving? If you are able to, please give a separate offering ear marked for the Pastor’s Discretionary Fund.

(Our Church Treasurer and our Pastor administrate the Pastor’s Discretionary Fund.)

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A Quick Note from

CindyMarie!

Hi Wonderful Emmanuel Friends!

I thought I would fit in a quick note… this month’s newsle er filled up FAST! Lots of great opportuni es happening here!

Just a few things:

Annual Reports are due by Monday, November 5;

Pledge cards will be coming your way the 2nd week of October. If you do not receive one in the mail, that probably means I don’t have your current address. Please contact me if you don’t receive one in the mail by October 11 and we’ll get you taken care of!

With the change of a ernoon preschool hours, my current office hours have changed. I am usually in the office Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday, 7 AM ‐ 3 PM, and Tuesday, 7 AM ‐ 1 PM. (Unless otherwise noted.)

In an effort to use all my awarded vaca on me this year (if I don’t use it, I loose it) it might appear to some that it seems I’m never in the office. This was a funny year because along with regular annual vaca on me, I had a large amount of compensatory hours earned that also needed to be used within the year or I would loose that as well. Be assured, that even though I may not be si ng at my desk at church, I am always available by cell phone to answer your ques ons. Feel free to call or text me at 509.366.0548. If I don’t answer immediately, I will get back with you as soon as I’m able.

Lastly, the staff put together a new Welcome Card! You’ll find it in your Sunday bulle n. This was modeled a er one Pastor Daugs found while visi ng another congrega on this year. Please check it out. If used, this will be a great communica on tool.

Thanks for your me, and for serving with me!

CindyMarie Polley, Church Administrator

Music! Music!

Music!

It’s me to start up the music programs at Emmanuel! We need lots of people to join us as we worship through music. If you love to sing or have never sung in a choir but would like to try it out, please come join us! We are a friendly group and love having new people. If you’d like to give handbells a try, come join us! It’s a blast! Emmanuel has several groups to join:

Adult Choir: 5:30 ‐ 6:30 PM on Wed. evenings Adult Bell Choir: 7 ‐ 8 PM on Wed. evening

Kids Choir: a er church on Sundays Kids Bell Choir: TBA

(kids groups start date will be announced) Contact Janet McIntosh with questions. 208.521.5002.

[email protected]

Congratula ons

Dean Ve rus

Printed in the Moscow‐Pullman The Moscow Rotary club honored three long me members on September 10. Our very own Dean Ve rus, along with Maynard Fosberg, and the late Jim Lyle. Congratula ons Dean! Thanks for all you do!

Please RSVP to h ps://christkirk.com/event/bakwe‐bible‐bash

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We are up and running and have lots of new families with us this year at Emmanuel Lutheran Preschool! We currently have full classes in the 3 year‐old morning sessions and the Mon/Wed/Fri, 4 year‐old session. There are s ll openings in our a ernoon class (combina on of 3 & 4 year‐olds), as well as, our Tue/Thu, 4 year‐old morning session. Please help spread the word.

Coming up is our first preschool Sunday on October 21. The students will be singing during worship and are always welcome to join us for JAM following the children’s lesson. If you are willing to offer addi onal assistance for JAM on this day, it would be appreciated. Please contact Deb Marsh.

Thanks for all your support and prayers as another school year begins!

Nikki Cox, Emmanuel Lutheran Preschool Director

Emmanuel Lutheran Preschool is about to kick off their major fall fundraiser that supports the successful opera on of our preschool and allows scholarships for families in need. This sale offers yummy, delicious, easy to make Li le Caesar’s Pizza Kits!

The preschool receives a $6 profit on every item sold.

Customers are able to order online! Just go to www.PizzaKit.com Click on “Products” then “Shop for Kits” Select either “Ship Order to the Group”

or Ship Order to Me” (via UPS for an addi onal fee) Our Fundraiser ID# is 353100

The Fundraiser starts on Monday, October 8. Order forms and payment is due on Friday, October 26.

(Late orders can not be accepted.) Time and Date of Pizza Kit Pickup is November 8, from 3‐5 PM, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall.

(We are not responsible for orders that are not picked up on the delivery date.)

Contact Nikki Cox with ques ons at 208.882.1463 or [email protected]

Thank you for your support and par cipa on!

On Thursday, September 15, was our annual

Ice Cream Social. It was a

great me!

Some Ways to Support Our Preschool:

Would you like to be a volunteer reader? We are looking for volunteers who would like to spend about 30‐45 minutes weekly with the kids. Please call Nikki at 208.882.1463 or email at [email protected] for further informa on or to sign up.

When scholarships funds are available, the board typically approves 40% of tui on costs. A student a ending 3 days a week has a tui on charge of $750 per semester, so their scholarship would be $300 per semester, or a total of $600 per year. If you would like to donate to the scholarship fund at any me, these families are very apprecia ve of the support, and many could not a end preschool without this addi onal financial support.

Do you have an old car taking up space in your driveway? We are accep ng dona ons of your used car, pickup, or ATV to raise funds for our preschool kids. Any vehicle you donate, you can donate all or part of its sale. Please contact Steve Fountain, Craig Greenwalt, Pastor Daugs, or the Church Office for more informa on. Thank you for the dona ons we have already received! It has helped pay for our playground, storage shed, and upda ng the quiet room.

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The youth of Emmanuel had such a fun summer with VBS, Camp Lutherhaven, and play days at the park. Now, fall is here and school is back in session! The kids are all excited to get back together the end of the month at the Luth Youth reunion. We’ll get a chance to play with old friends and get to know new friends. Mighty Youth will also have Play Day at the end of the month! We invite and encourage preschool families to join in on this fun day at Emmanuel. Confirma on classes have resumed! Pastor is mee ng with 6 kids, all of whom he had spent me with in an intro to Confirma on last spring. A er class me is over the next session, these kids will enjoy expending their energy at Planet 3 (the local indoor trampoline park)! There will be a Youth Led Service on the 5th Sunday in September. All ages, from preschool to high school will get involved in helping lead the service. This is always such a special Sunday for everyone, from the kids and their families to the congrega on members. Looking ahead, the Luth Youth and Mighty Youth will have more exci ng events scheduled in October. In addi on, we are working with Lutherhaven to co‐host a fun middle school youth night at Emmanuel! We are extending an invita on to this event to all neighboring Lutheran churches as well as to youth who have a ended Camp Lutherhaven that live in the nearby area. It’s guaranteed to be lots of fun!!

Lisa Allen Youth Director

Youth Director, Lisa Allen with Craig, Grace, Sophie, & Jack.

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Thank you to all who came and celebrated with us

on September 8, for our Mission 100 Kickoff!

What a joyous me thanking God

for the past 50 years in our Emmanuel church home.

What an exci ng me praising God

for an cipa on of the coming 50 years

serving him and his children!

A special shout out to

Deb Dumroese, Elaina Perry, and Anne Peterson

for organizing this special event!

Thanks to all who brought food,

helped set up, clean up, shared stories,

and blessed us with your presence

on this fun‐filled day!

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Emphasis - October 2018 - Razor Planetmedia1.razorplanet.com/share/511898-6926/resources/...Upcoming Readings & Sermon Titles 11 Mission Endowment Applicaon 12 Pastor’s Discreonary