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Fri. Jan 1Happy New Year!Church Office Closed
Wed. Jan 69AM - Feed My StarvingChildren
Thurs. Jan 79:30AM - Beatitudes Adult Bible Study Resumes7PM - Council (date change)
Sat. Jan 99:30AM -Undecorate Church
Sun. Jan 1011:30AM - Town HallMeetingDr Lane Seitz – District President visits at both services
Mon. Jan 18Church Office ClosedMartin Luther King HolidayNo Monday Night Worship
Fri. Jan 29Meals on Wheels
Hebrews 13:8Jesus Christ is the same yesterday
and today and forever.
Happy New Year! I never under-stood when I was younger, when Iwould hear somebody say, “Wow, thatyear went by fast!” As now I am get-ting older, it is true the years seem tofly by.
And as the years fly by, I watcheveryone around me get older, and ofcourse, I have stayed my own youthfulself. (Well, at least my heart is!) It istimes like these I look back andremember the boys when they wereyounger. The first years when Lee andI were married and lived in marriedhousing at Concordia. Even now as Istart thinking about things, I remem-ber back to the times with my brotherTim, who was sainted this last sum-mer. Wow, things have really changed.
I am at that time in life when some-day I will have grandchildren. As Iwalk around the stores I see all thethings that have changed since myboys were babies. Have you seen theawesome strollers they have now!
But also as I look back, I see themany blessings God has given me, andmy family. I see his guiding and lovinghand as he has guided us over theyears.
This year, take the time to look back.See the many things that havechanged with you and around you.And then see how God has trulyblessed you!
But there is something else I wantyou to see. No matter what changesaround us -- family, job, house,strollers -- there is one thing that hasnot changed and that is Jesus Christ.
We can always count on His forgive-ness and love, and the promise that Hehas given us. No matter where wemay be at in life, no matter what thechanges are going on around us --Jesus will always be there for us, andall of His blessings…will neverchange.
So Happy New Year! And may Godcontinue to bless you for another year.
Pastor Evans
No Matter Where,No Matter What...
E V E R Y O N E , E V E R Y W A Y , S H A R I N G C H R I S T , E V E R Y W H E R E
January 2010
NEWSLETTER
Sunday, January 10th11:30am, after second service
To review the request of theApostolic Church to use our facilities
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EMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH2075 70th Street EastInver Grove Heights, MN 55077(651) [email protected]
Join us on Sundays8:00AM Traditional Worship9:15AM Family Education Hour
(Sept-May)9:30AM Contemporary Worship
(Memorial Day-Labor Day )10:30AM Contemporary Worship
(Labor Day-Memorial Day)
Church Office Hours8:30a.m.-4:30p.m -Monday-Friday
STAFFRev. Tom Evans........................... PastorExt. [email protected]
Amy Schutte………...…....Music MinistryExt. [email protected]
Ann Horrmann......Director of Christian EdExt. [email protected]
Donna Taranto…......Office AdministratorExt. [email protected]
Vacant………….....Facilities Manager
Ray Pietsch.....................Groundskeeper
OFFICE NOTES• Deadline for Sunday bulletin announce
ments is Wednesday by noon.• Deadline for monthly newsletter
articles is the 10th of each month. Please submit your articles ready for print or you may send via email to: [email protected]
•Please inform the church office if you have a new address or if you will be away from your present address temporarily. The post office charges Emanuel 70 cents for each returned newsletter with an incorrect address.
Worship AttendantTeam LeaderJan 38:00am Gingerich Team10:30am Patten Team
Jan 108:00am Ziebarth Team10:30am Patten Team
Jan 178:00am Ziebarth Team10:30am Toomey Adult Team
Jan 248:00am Heinert Team10:30am Toomey Adult Team
Jan 318:00am Heinert Team10:30am VanDusartz Team
AcolytesJan 38:00 Shane McManus / Brady Krech10:30 Jordyn Toomey / Morgan Burg
Jan 108:00 Shane McManus / Brady Krech 10:30 Jordyn Toomey / Morgan Burg
Jan 178:00 Katie Bretzman / Lee Ann Evans10:30 Falls Family
Jan 248:00 Krista Feder / Mary Lengsfeld10:30 Nick Taranto / Grant Harbo
Jan 318:00 Shane McManus / Morgan Burg10:30 Jordyn Toomey / Brady Krech
LectorsJan 3 8:00 Skip Wille
10:30 Mary Bretzman
Jan 10 8:00 Bill Poquette10:30 Carry DuVal
Jan 17 8:00 Carole Martin10:30 Barb Harbo
Jan 24 8:00 Joyce Patten10:30 Heather Kelsey
Jan 31 8:00 Mae Walden10:30 Julie Lehman
Powerpoint/SoundboardJan 3
8:00 Kenn Krech/ Frank Rekow 10:30 Natalie Pieper / Jonathan RothMon. Jan. 4 - Kenn Krech / Mike Mulso
2009 - 2010 OFFICERSOF EMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
CHURCH COUNCIL Term ExpiresMeets: 2nd Mon. of Month at 7 P.M. President Liz Danner May 10Vice President Jim Donkersgoed May 11Treasurer Jill Luedtke May 11Secretary Ken Danner May 11Financial Sec. Millie Belz May 10Auditor Lesley Stueven May 10
BOARD OF ELDERSElders Meet: 1st Thurs. of month for Bible Study
4th Thurs. of Month for Meeting
Mike Mulso, Vacant, Vacant May 10Kenn Krech, Andy Schriber, Joe Saenger
May 11Bob Fett, Dave DuVal May 12Frank Rekow, Mark Huehn May 12
BOARD OF TRUSTEESTrustees Meet: 2nd Mon. of Month at 6 P.M.
Greg Holliday, Wayne Hawkinson May 10Mike Ohmann May 10Jim McDonald, Jerry Lengsfeld May 11Brian Biermeier May 11Larry Inman May 12
TEAM LEADERS(Teams Meet at the Call of Leader)Christian FellowshipVacant May 12Christian Growth Kelly Sadlovsky May 12Human Care Liz Ziebarth May 12Christian Ed Anne Toomey/Chris Gosswiller May 10OutreachAmy Lengsfeld May 10YouthDawna Ziebell May 10
ENDOWMENT FUND ELECTED MEMBERS Meets 2nd Tues. Mar., June, Sept., Dec. at 7 P.M.
Dale Kain May 10Deb Ogren May 11Ken Patten May 12
ELC ScheduleJanuary
Jan 108:00 Domy P. / Andy Schriber
10:30 Jean Benci / Larry InmanMon. Jan. 11 - Lee Ann Evans / Bob Fett
Jan 178:00 Kenn Krech / Mike Mulso
10:30 Tanya Foote / Kathy ShuppertMon. Jan. 18 - No Monday Night Service
Jan 248:00 Lee Ann Evans / Bob Fett
10:30 Maureen Leach / Dave DuValMon. Jan. 25 - Maggie Schriber / Andy Schriber
Jan 318:00 Jean Benci / Larry Inman
10:30 Natalie Pieper / Kathy ShuppertMon. Jan. 25 - Lee Ann Evans / Joe Saenger
Sunday Church LockupJan 3 Greg HollidayJan 10 Andy SchriberJan 17 Wayne HawkinsonJan 24 Joe SaengerJan 31 Mark Huehn
Transfer In
Herb and Corinne Schauer6309 Burnham Circle, #119
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076651-554-3554
Change of Address
Shirley Knudsen2008 3rd St, N
South St Paul, MN 55075
Brent Clifford5717 Oregon CourtCrystal, MN 55428
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Emanuel Church News
Member News
Join us on Sat. Jan 9 9:30 a.m.
Join us to remove all the beautifuldecorations from our church andpack them away for next year.
The Lord has blessed us in manyways and we praise His Name as wethank Him for always being there forus. Even if you didn't join us for dec-orating, come and help out this time.You are always welcome!
After we decorate, then we willeither go out to eat or enjoy a pot luckat church. Watch the bulletin for fur-ther info.
Hope to see you there!
Getting to know Emanuel’s Council and Ministry Team Leadership
Each month we will highlight those who have been elected by ourcongregation to serve the Lord and share their gifts and talents.
This month meet...Emanuel’s Council Vice President
Jim DonkersgoedMy name is James Donkersgoed
and I have been a member since lastyear after attending services forabout two years. My wife Mirandahas been a member since she wasvery young and was the one whointroduced me to the church. I wouldhave to say what drew me toEmanuel were the people. I quicklygrew close to many people and foundmyself becoming quite involved inmany activities like Booya, Softball,and the Putt-Putt Event. This lastyear I received a great honor by beingelected to the position of VP on theCouncil
My wife Miranda and I weremarried in October 2006 after datingfor 3 years. Miranda and I were just
recently blessed with a son,Christopher, who was born onOctober 25th. We currently live withhim and our two cats Nibbles andTiger in Eagan, MN.
Currently I work at Lund FoodHoldings, Inc. as a ProgrammerAnalyst and my wife works forKnowledge Beginnings as aKindergarten Teacher. During thewinter I am busy on two bowlingteams one of them being our ChurchTeam. During the summer I enjoygolfing, fishing, playing softball andworking on our garden.
I do feel extremely blessedbeing a part of this wonderful churchcommunity.
BOOK OF ACTSADULT BIBLE STUDYbeginning Sun. Feb 7.
Journey with Paul and Pastorthrough the book of Acts. We will betaking a look at the book of Acts,Paul's travels, the start of the churchand more.
Bring your Bibles and join us in thefellowship hall on Sunday, Feb 7 at9:15. This class will meet eachSunday through May 9.
BEATITUDES ADULT BIBLE STUDY
Continues Thursday mornings at9:30AM in room 105 (across fromPastor’s Office).
Study is based on the Book ofEsther.
Please advise the office or VeraKopp (651-554-3651) if you wish tojoin in this Bible Study. Coffee and good Christian fellowshipis included.
CABLE VIEWING INFO
Our worship services are aired oncable TV channel 16. Our guaranteed prime-time playbacktime is Wednesdays at 7PM.
Other scheduled showings are: Monday 10AM, 1AM; Tuesday 7AM, 10PM; Wednesday 1AM, 4AM, 7PM; Thursday 4PM, 10PM; Friday 1PM, 7PM; Saturday 10AM, 4PM; Sunday 7AM, 1PM.
You can go to http://townsquare.tv/ for more info.
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ELC Group Happenings Concordia Academy Update
MMOONNTTHHLLYY LLAADDIIEESS LLUUNNCCHHEEOONN
Tuesday January 12 at NOONBring a salad, dessert or something hot to serve 6-8 ladies.ALL ladies of church are invited. Coffee furnished.Contact: Elaine Liberacki 651-688-7586 with questions.
Men’s Bible Study + FellowshipThursday Nights - January 7th, 21st
Meets 1st and 3rd ThursdaysEat 6-7PM, Bible Study 7-8PMFellowship + Bible Study. Remember your Bible!Contact: Church office 651-457-3929 with questions.
BEATITUDES ADULT BIBLE STUDY Study is based on the Book of Esther.
Will start back up on Thursday January 7 - 9:30AMContact: Church office or Vera Kopp (651-554-3651)
Coffee and good Christian fellowship is included.
OOUUTT AANNDD AABBOOUUTT
Monday January 4, at 12:00PM Meet at Angelo’s in South St. Paul. We welcome all (men +women) who have lost a loved one.Contact: Marian Hartley (455-6337) or Betty Krech (457-6667)
FEED MY STARVING CHILDRENWednesday January 6 at 9:00AM
Join our Emanuel Group to carpool from the church parkinglot to the Eagan site. The EAGAN facility is located at 990Lone Oak Road, Suite 160, just 2 blocks east of Lexington,3/4 mile east of 35E on the south side of Lone Oak Road.Go to FMSC.org for more info.
KEEN-AGERSThursday January 21 - NOON
Pot-Luck and meeting. See more info on pg 5.Also bring something for the Food Shelf.
WINTER OPEN HOUSES AT CA-ROSEVILLEConcordia Academy-Roseville invites interested families
to an open house on one of the following days: Sunday, January 31 from 2-4 p.m, Friday, February 5th beginning at 1:00 p.m., and Friday, March 5th beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Take a tour led by a student ambassador, visit classes,meet the principal, staff, and current parents. Learn howwe are equipping students for lives of faith and service.
CA-Roseville is located at 2400 North Dale St. inRoseville. Contact Marilyn Mick at 651-484-8429, ext 136or [email protected].
HOOP IT UP NIGHTS AT CA-ROSEVILLEStudents from association churches and schools in
grades 5-8 are invited to attend two Hoop It Up nights inFebruary. Watch the boys basketball team take on the St.Croix Lutheran Crusaders on Friday, February 12th at7:00 p.m. and watch the girls play the St. AnthonyHuskies on Friday, February 26th at 7:00 p.m. Students ingrades 5-8 will receive free admission, popcorn, and havethe opportunity to play half-time games. Go Beacons!
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR 2010-2011Applications are now being accepted for the 2010-2011
school year. You may find the necessary application andrecommendation forms on the Prospective Student page ofwww.concordiaacademy.com.Click on Prospective Students. You may also [email protected].
RECYCLE CELLPHONES AND INK CARTRIDGES
Please continue to drop your used cell phones and emptyink cartridges off at Emanuel. There are bins locatedupstairs in the narthex or you can drop them off at thechurch office. We will continue to send them in for recy-cling and put the money we receive toward continuingministries and needs here at Emanuel.
Thanks so much for your continued support. (NOTE: No toner cartridges or Epson printer cartridges please!)
-- SIMPLY GIVING -- Emanuel offers electronic giving for those of you who
wish to have your contributions transferred electronicallyto the church's account.
One simple, easy to use authorization form can beginor change your electronic contribution amount. Contact Donna Taranto in the church office for more details.
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KEEN-AGERSOur next meeting will be
Thurs. Jan 21.
We will begin with a noon pot-luck,bring one of your favorite dishes,
followed by a meeting where we will plan our 2010 events.Also since the food shelf is in need ofitems we are asking you to bringcanned goods, pasta, cereal or paperproducts on that day, if you can do so.
It would be appreciated.Plan to join us for some
good Christian fellowship.
The following books have beendonated to the Church Library:
"The Hillside Story"by Thor Sorenson. This autobiogra-phy is about a man who care aboutpeople who are hurting. For this rea-son he bares his soul in the candidaccount of his own personal story,that God's light might shine in thosedark places where it is most needed.
"The Shack" by Wm. Paul Young. In a world where religion seems togrow increasingly irrelevant, thisbook wrestles with the timeless ques-tion: Where is God in a world sofilled with unspeakable pain?"The answer will astound you.(Remember this book is fiction andPastor Evans said if you have anyquestions, you can talk with him).
LWML NEWS
"Virginia Brides" and "Frontier Brides"by several authors.
"A Place Called Home" and "A Song for Silas" by Lori Wick.
"When Your Baby Dies ThroughMiscarriage or Stillbirth"by Louis A. Gamino and Ann Taylor Cooney.Provided by Thrivent Financial forLutherans
Four DVD's have also been donated:
"The Last Sin Eater" from the best-selling novel by Francine Rivers."The Reading Room" - An inspiringand uplifting film for the family, themovie proves how one life canimmeasureably change the lives of somany others and in so many extraor-dinary ways."A Walk to Remember" - Trust.Hope. Goals. Faith. Unconditionallove. They are the remarkable stepsto a life changed."Faith Like Potatoes" based on theinspring true story of a farmer whofound faith.
I want to thank everyone whodonated books or DVD's to our
church library. God Bless you in 2010!!
Joanne Von Ohlen
LIBRARYNEWS
Greetings Sisters in Christ from your LWML chapter,
It is the start of a new year topraise and worship our Lord andSavior. I look forward to a new yearof mission outreach and new oppor-tunities for our LWML chapter to getinvolved with the activities of ourcongregation at Emanuel.
Just a reminder we will bemeeting again on
February 9th at 6:30 PM for bible study, a planning ses-sion and fellowship.
If you would like some more infor-mation on this wonderful missionminded organization you can contactme by phone at 651-454-6838 oremail at [email protected]
Blessings to you all.Claire Falls
Thank you You have no Idea how much this
helps us + means to us.
Note left by one of the families we are providing food to.
Our food shelf outreach is appreciated.
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2010 Lenten Dinners
NEEDED: volunteers to help make this year’s“Soup and Sandwich Dinners” run smoothly.
Lent begins Wednesday, Feb 17, 2010
Kitchen Manager: someone who can be at church each Wednesday (datesbelow) by 4:00pm to oversee and assist in the kitchen. (All the informationwill be provided to anyone willing to do this).
Kitchen Helpers: 2 people who can be at church each Wednesday by4:00pm to set tables, prepare beverages, put out sandwiches, help serve and clean up. One additional person to arrive by 5pm to help serve andclean up.
Soup Makers: Commitment to make soup for one Wednesday (or more ifyou’d like). Able to make enough homemade soup to feed 75-100 people (can make at home or at church). Help serve the soup from 5-6:30pm. LET ME KNOW WHAT YOUR SPECIALTIES ARE.
Sandwich Makers: 8 sandwich providers needed weekly to prepare 11sandwiches or 22 bun sandwiches. You can signup to do one or more weeks.
Desserts: You can signup to bring desserts one or more weeks. We’ll alternate 9x13 cakes, bars or cookies weekly.
Email [email protected], write on blue card,or call Donna 457-3929 if able to help!
Lenten ScheduleWednesdays: Feb 17, 24, Mar 3, 10, 17, 24
Dinner from 5:00PM to 6:30PM / Worship at 7:00PM
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Sausage Bean SoupThis is good for those cold nights. It is very good and hearty.
3/4 pound bulk Italian sausage1/2 cup chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced1 can (15 1/2 ounces) butter beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes1 can (14 1/2 ounces) beef broth1 tbsp minced fresh basil or 1 tsp dried basil2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan Cheese
In a large saucepan, cook sausage, onion and garlic until the sausage isbrowned; drain. Add beans, tomatoes, broth and basil. Cover and simmerfor 10 minutes. Sprinkle each serving with Parmesan cheese. Yield: 4-6 servingsSubmitted by Dianne Sachs
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"Recipe of the Month" Do you have a favorite recipe you'd like to share? Does everyone keep asking youfor a copy of that one? Please feel free to submit a favorite recipe for our monthlynewsletter's "Recipe of the Month." Either email [email protected] or drop off in the church office. Remember, deadline to submit for the monthly newsletter is the 10th of the month. Thanks for sharing!
RECIPE OF THE MONTH
Wed. Feb 17 – 7PMAsh Wednesday Worship
Sat. Feb 20 – 4PM - 7PMSpaghetti Dinner (Served by Youth)
Sun. Mar 14 – Daylight Savings Time Begins
Sun. Mar 28 – Palm Sunday
Thurs. April 1 – 7PMMaundy Thurs Service
Fri. Apr 2 – 7PMGood Friday Service
Sun. Apr 4 – 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:30AMEaster Sunday Services
Sun. Apr 11 – Voters Meeting/Elections
Sun. Apr 18 – Booya/Bake Sale
Sun. Apr 25 – Confirmation Sunday
HORSCH, Michael JAN 1OGREN, Brandon JAN 1SOBASZKIEWICZ, JAN 1
DianeMEYER, Lynn JAN 2SHANLEY, Brenda JAN 2
BOSWELL, Joseph JAN 3FEDER, Krista JAN 3JANIKULA, Greg JAN 3LUEDTKE, Jon JAN 3
KRECH, Linda JAN 4OSWALD, Joshua JAN 4
LEHMAN, Nash JAN 5NACE, Timothy JAN 5
JUNGMANN, LuAnn JAN 7McDONALD, Margaret JAN 7
KAIN, Elaine JAN 8
HOLLESCHAU, Nicole JAN 9NESKA, Margery JAN 9ZEMKE, David JAN 9
BAUER, Betty JAN 11MEYER, Susan JAN 11SHORT, Vristol JAN 11VON OHLEN, Joanne JAN 11
CREAR, Laura JAN 12
ANDERSON, William JAN 13HEINZ, Judith JAN 13PIETSCH, Raymond JAN 13SCHERFF, Lewis JAN 13
ROTH, Jonathan JAN 14
OHMANN, Zachary JAN 15
SACHS, Rolland JAN 16SULLIVAN, Paul JAN 16WILLE, Jeffrey JAN 16
SADER, Margaret JAN 17TROG, James JAN 17
McDONALD, Anne JAN 20ROTH, Shirley JAN 20TOOMEY, John JAN 20BOHRER, Bradley JAN 21
COLGROVE, Cooper JAN 22SADLOVSKY, John JAN 22
FETT, Robert JAN 23
DAHL, Ryan JAN 25MATASOVSKY, Mary JAN 25
DANNER, Nicholas JAN 26HORSCH, Matthew JAN 26TOOMEY, Anne JAN 26
LEHMAN, Mayson JAN 29
WALDEN, Frank JAN 30
DUVAL, Landan JAN 31GOSSWILLER, JAN 31
ChristineLABOVITCH, Cory JAN 31
Looking Ahead
JanuaryBirthday Blessings!
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Check out the latest calendar for January on the ELC website
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EMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH2075 70th Street EastInver Grove Heights, Minnesota 55077Telephone: (651) 457-3929
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