Our August Sermon Series:

The Minor Prophets with a Major League Message!

Did you know that the Minor Prophets are not called minor because they are

unimportant but because, as Bible historians have speculated, of the size of their

books? Major Prophets like Jeremiah and Isaiah have large books (go ahead and

count the pages in your Bible) and so these prophets are called the Major Prophets…

because their books are simply larger, not because they are more important. Also,

please note that the Major and Minor Prophets of the Old Testament do not appear in

chronological order, but they are ordered in their sequence because the larger books

of the prophets came first, just as in the Epistles or letters of Paul where not written in

chronological order but according to their length, like Romans and 1st and 2nd

Corinthians come before the shorter books of Philippians and Ephesians. The reason

we call them the Minor Prophets doesn’t mean that their messages are minor. Indeed,

these “minors” MAJOR in the major prophecies as we will see throughout August.

I look forward to teaching on some of the twelve Minor Prophets. I say some because

there are not twelve weeks in August! Oh, I will also be sharing some reflections from

my Sabbatical time as well. I look forward to Sara and I rejoining you on Sunday,

August 5th for a wonderful reunion time, worship and reconnecting to our Emanuel

family. God bless you as you strive to serve Him daily. Pastor Chris

TO PREPARE WOW DINNERS

PERFECTION NOT REQUIRED! Put together a simple meal for 30-50 people—nothing fancy! Help is also needed to:

Set the tables with pitchers of water and cups

Help serve the food

Clear tables and clean up

Sign-up sheets are at the Welcome Center or call the Office at 334-2130 to sign up and/or get more informa)on.

01… Andy Capron 02… Luise Bartoschek Barbara Quashnick 03… Jo Bamesberger 05… Dave Russell 06… Cara Bender 07… Shirley Hoffman Madison Kautz-Johnson 08… Adam Morgan 10… Greg Miller 11… Tamara Thuotte 13… John Kautz Marilyn Martin 14… Norma Grinols Traudi King

17… Samantha Cawelti Emma Morgan Stephany Sandoval 18… Barbara Biskeborn 19… Zach King LaVerne Walth 21… Steve Mayo 22… Doris Fries 23… Kimberly Lawce 25… Carol Muller 27… Anita Fehling Sandi Funk 28… MarJo Rivinius 30… Mavis Dockter

02… Eddie & Martha Wisner (1)

04… Dan & Jamie Cawelti (29)

07… Larry & Suzanne Seiler (42)

23… Juan & Stefany Sandoval (12)

25… Doug & Joan Johnson (7)

31… Mark & Lori Bryan (38)

JULY & AUGUST BIRTHDAY BASH

Wednesday, August 1 12pm

Richmaid Restaurant

GERMANS FROM RUSSIA

Schmeckfest SATURDAY, August 25 2pm

First Bap)st Church 267 N. Mills

O� Remembers: German WWII Teen Immigrates to America

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for your

GENEROUS SUPPORTGENEROUS SUPPORTGENEROUS SUPPORTGENEROUS SUPPORT

of Care LodiCare LodiCare LodiCare Lodi!

General Offering Fund Income $ 21,348

General Budgeted Expenses $ 24,411

General Fund Bank Balance $ 5,435

Weekly Budget $ 6,148

YTD Budget (x25 weeks) $153,700

YTD General Offerings $151,386

YTD Building Fund Income $ 19,456

July 17, 2018 Meeting

Approved minutes from the June, 19, 2018, Council Meeting as presented

Accepted financial overview

Approved Cindy Sampson as a permanent employee

Approved painting classrooms 3 and 4 in an amount not to exceed $300, to be paid from the Sunday School Account.

DESIGNATED FUND BANK ACCOUNT

(as of June 30)

PRC .................................................. $ 67

Flowers ............................................ $ 108

Lodi House ....................................... $ 231

German Dinner ................................ $ 250

Sunday School ................................. $ 327

Portals of Prayer .............................. $ 425

Holiday Bou)que ............................. $ 458

Christmas Tea .................................. $ 500

Funeral Fund ................................... $ 638

Facility Use ...................................... $ 640

Fellowship ....................................... $ 967

Women's Ministry ........................... $ 1,041

Emanuel Cares ................................ $ 2,020

Kitchen Maint .................................. $ 2,304

Playground Fund ............................. $ 2,415

Schnaible Fund ................................ $ 2,528

Con)ngency Account ...................... $ 5,000

Sabba)cal ........................................ $ 6,448

Designated Gi@................................ $ 8,280

New Van Fund ................................. $ 8,911

Youth Mission Account ................... $11,077

BALANCE ....................................... $54,635

PRAY FOR YOUR PASTOR!PRAY FOR YOUR PASTOR!PRAY FOR YOUR PASTOR!PRAY FOR YOUR PASTOR! 97% of pastors have been betrayed, falsely accused 97% of pastors have been betrayed, falsely accused 97% of pastors have been betrayed, falsely accused 97% of pastors have been betrayed, falsely accused or hurt by their trusted friends.or hurt by their trusted friends.or hurt by their trusted friends.or hurt by their trusted friends. 70% of pastors battle depression.70% of pastors battle depression.70% of pastors battle depression.70% of pastors battle depression. 7,000 churches close each year.7,000 churches close each year.7,000 churches close each year.7,000 churches close each year. 1,500 pastors quit each month1,500 pastors quit each month1,500 pastors quit each month1,500 pastors quit each month 10% will retire a pastor10% will retire a pastor10% will retire a pastor10% will retire a pastor 80% of pastors feel discouraged80% of pastors feel discouraged80% of pastors feel discouraged80% of pastors feel discouraged 94% of pastor94% of pastor94% of pastor94% of pastor’’’’s families feel the pressure of ministry.s families feel the pressure of ministry.s families feel the pressure of ministry.s families feel the pressure of ministry. 78% of pastors have no close friends.78% of pastors have no close friends.78% of pastors have no close friends.78% of pastors have no close friends. 90% of pastors report working 5590% of pastors report working 5590% of pastors report working 5590% of pastors report working 55----75 hours per week.75 hours per week.75 hours per week.75 hours per week.

PRAY FOR YOUR PASTOR!PRAY FOR YOUR PASTOR!PRAY FOR YOUR PASTOR!PRAY FOR YOUR PASTOR!

Dear Knit for Kids Friend,Dear Knit for Kids Friend,Dear Knit for Kids Friend,Dear Knit for Kids Friend, Thank you for the beautiful handmade items you have made for children in our country and around the world. We appreciate all the love and effort that

went in to making them. We have shipped your handmade items to Afghanistan, Burundi, Chicago, Dallas, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Lebanon, Lesotho, Malawi, Bronx NY, Pacific Northwest, Swaziland and Zambia. ~~~~ World VisionWorld VisionWorld VisionWorld Vision

Thank you for supporting Knit for Kids!Thank you for supporting Knit for Kids!Thank you for supporting Knit for Kids!Thank you for supporting Knit for Kids! If you’d like to participate, visit the Women’s

Fellowship Ministry Thursdays at 9am!

AUGUST SERMON SERIESAUGUST SERMON SERIESAUGUST SERMON SERIESAUGUST SERMON SERIES August 5: Introducing the Starting Line-Up … The Minor Prophets

August 12: The Pitcher, Obadiah - Pride Goes before

Destruction

August 19: The Catcher, Joel - Return to God!

August 26: The Right Fielder, Jonah - The Rebellious Prophet

8:15am Worship

9:45am Women’s Prayer Fellowship (CFR) 11:00am Worship

8:15am Worship

9:45am Women’s Prayer Fellowship (CFR) 11:00am Worship

8:15am Worship

9:45am Women’s Prayer Fellowship (CFR) 11:00am Worship

8:15am Worship

9:45am Women’s Prayer Fellowship (CFR) 11:00am Worship

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Acolyte Jackie Sandoval Maxx Happel Jackie Sandoval Maxx Happel

Altar Care Lorraine Montgomery

Cathy Eilers Elsie Mounce Joy Vaughan Sara Townsend

Altar Flowers Larry & Suzanne Seiler Kurt & Sandee Kautz Cawel)s Open

Communion

Assistant LaVerne Walth Lorine Sanford Rosalie Atwood Stefany Sandovol

Lector Rosalie Atwood Linda Houser Lorraine Montgomery Willys Nitschke, Sr.

Liturgical Leader Dave Miller Joyce Meredith Dave Miller Kim Lawce

Prayer Partner Suzanne Seiler Lorraine Montgomery Linda Houser Dorothy Nitschke

Ushers

Jim Funk

Kim Lawce

Lorine Sanford

Bob & Donna Lang

Hilde Equitz

Jane & Adison King

Gary Ochsner

Andy & Cindy Capron

Jan McCusker

Ken Kramlich

Susan Oesterman

Jackie & Bella Sandoval

Acolyte Ethan Morgan Ezzery Shelley Chase Handel Oliver Shelley

Communion

Assistant Phil Abba Sandee Kautz Cara Bender MaH Bitz

Lector Traudi King Shirley Haze Gary Herendeen Pam Wenger

Liturgical Leader Sara Townsend Denise Nieves Sara Townsend Denise Nieves

Prayer Partner MaH Bitz Pam Wenger Carol Muller June Aaker

Ushers

Phil & Tina Abba

Virginia Whitney

Harry Etzler

Hans & Helga Buehrer

Carol Mounce

Handel Family

Denise Nieves

Joyce Meredith

Don & Traudi King

Joann Stewart

Anna Farley

Van Driver Steve Mayo Kurt Kautz Gary & Tami Herendeen June Aaker

June Aaker ........................... 912-8391

Danny Cawelti .................... 327-1470

Arnold Eilers ....................... 594-1124

Tami Herendeen ............... 333-1191

Gary Herendeen ................ 747-3459

Kurt Kautz ............................ 368-5667

Steve Mayo ......................... 993-9151

Please call your drivers to let them

know that you need a ride.

Lillian Elliott ................... 339-9802

Mary Ellen Hudson ....... 400-7497

Dean Tyrrell .................. 334-1989

Please check with your riders if

you have not heard from them.

8/5 ...... Steve Mayo

8/12 .... Kurt Kautz

8/19 .... Gary & Tami Herendeen

8/26 .... June Aaker

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display in the main hallway

by the Children’s

Rooms!