The Messenger - Emmanuel Lutheran Church

February 2016
Sun
Mon
1
7:30 pm N.A
Tue
2
Transfiguration of
Our Lord
8
7:30 pm N.A
9
B-Day: Dria Trimble
14 First Sunday in
Lent
15
7:30 pm N.A
16
ELS Closed
B-Day: Katherine Jenkins
21 Second Sunday in
Lent
B-Day: Denise Izzi,
David Post
28 Third Sunday in
Lent
4pm Seth Schultheis
Recital
22
7:30 pm N.A
23
B-Day: Janet Stollenmaier, Samuel Hartman, Johann Schull
B-Day: Tyler Grant
29
7:30 pm N.A
3
8pm A.A
Thu
Fri
Sat
4
3:00 pm Junior Choir
4:00 pm Chik-fil-a Fund
raiser
7:00 pm Handbell Choir
7:45 pm Senior
5
8:30 am ELC Chapel
6
8:30pm N.A
B-Day: Jacob Campitelli
B-Day: Kalisha Tyson,
Seth Schultheis
10 Ash Wednesday
8:30am ELS Chapel
12noon Worship
7pm Worship
7:45 pm Senior Choir
8pm A.A
B-Day: Regina Siverls
11
12
13
8:30pm N.A.
17 12noon Worship
6pm Dinner
7pm Worship
7:45 Council
7:45 pm Senior Choir
8pm A.A
B-Day: Christie Milton
18
24 11:45 ELS
Dismissal
12noon Worship
6pm Dinner
7pm Worship
7:45 pm Senior Choir
B-Day: Bernard White
25
3:00 pm Junior Choir
7:00 pm Handbell Choir
B-Day: Edward Lukemire, Daniel Donnelly
B-Day: Melvin Trimble
Jr., Virginia Weinknecht, Julie Marques,
Christopher Scott
B-Day: Amy Gutberlet
7
Wed
3:00 pm Junior Choir
7:00 pm Handbell Choir
ELC Closed
B-Day: David Zappacosta
3:00 pm Junior Choir
7:00 pm Handbell Choir
19
8:30 am ELC Chapel
20
8:30pm N.A.
26
8:30 am ELC Chapel
27
8:30pm N.A.
B-Day: Diane Dubner
In Honor of
Emmanuel Lutheran Current Fund in honor of Evelyn Nolan
By Herb and Lois Brettschneider
Emmanuel Lutheran Current Fund in honor of Lois and Herb Brettschneider anniversary and both birthdays, and Christmas.
By Evelyn Nolan
Memorials
Emmanuel Lutheran Current Fund in memory of David Nolan
By Herb and Lois Brettschneider
Emmanuel Lutheran News
February, 2016
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2015-16 Theme
Those who hope in the LORD
will renew their strength and
will soar on wings like eagles.
Isaiah 40:31
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Emmanuel is
One Family, Many Peoples
Growing as Disciples of Jesus and
Children of God...
through
WORSHIP
(Team Leader: Joni Mercer and Ruth Heilman)
Our WORSHIP goals are: that people would
understand worship, participate in worship, and
enjoy worship.
Sundays 8:15am and 11am
Urdu Language @ 6:30pm (led by Vicar Robson)
Lent Begins
Ash Wednesday—February 10
Worship at 12noon and 7pm with imposition of
ashes and holy communion
Lenten Wednesdays—beginning February 17
Worship at 12noon and 7pm with supper at 6pm
Week 4: The Jesus Film (1979)
Over 6 billion viewings, 1200 languages
Week 5: The Passion of the Christ (2004)
By Mel Gibson
Interested in viewing the whole movie—and
inviting others to your house to do the same?
Talk to Pastor Martin about borrowing a copy and
making plans.
Webcasts
Can’t join us in person? Connect with us on the
web each Sunday and on holidays at
www.emmanuelbaltimore.org.
through the
FELLOWSHIP OF BELIEVERS
(Team Leader: Carol Harmon)
Our FELLOWSHIP goals are: that people would
know and care for one another, “generationally”
pass on the faith, and support the greater church.
Education Hour—9:45
Children (2.5 years old) through adults are invited
to grow in God’s word through Sunday School, 1st
Communion, Confirmation, Youth Group, and
Bible Study.
Bible Study: Political Issues and Our Faith
Join us at our Sunday morning Bible Class on
Lenten Wednesdays Theme—beginning 2/17 our relating our faith in Christ to the hot political
issues of our day. We’ll “have fun” with topics
midweek worship theme will be looking at Christ
such as immigration, gun control, climate change,
in the movies. Each week we will look at a few
clips from a different cinematic depiction of Jesus, health care, abortion, same-sex issues, taxes, and
more. All are welcome each Sunday at 9:45.
discuss the intention and impact of each movie,
and seek to draw closer to the real Jesus—within
15+1 Minutes a Day in 2016
the context of a worship service of Morning/
15 minutes every morning Meditation on Bible
Evening Prayer.
passage AND one minute (at least) prayer for
Week 1: The King of Kings (1928)
someone you know who does not know the
Silent movie by Cecil B. DeMille
Week 2: The Gospel according to St. Matthew (1964) love of Jesus
Week 1 (begin February 7): Luke 9:28-36
By Italian Pier Paolo Pasolini
Week 2 (begin February 14): Luke 4:1-13
Week 3: Jesus Christ Superstar (1973)
Week 3 (begin February 21): Psalm 4:1-8
From Tim Rice/Andrew Lloyd Webber
Week 4 (begin February 28): Luke 13:1-9
Prayer Wall
The new Prayer Wall is up and filling up with
pictures. If your picture isn’t there, bring one in or
have your picture taken at church. And use the wall
to keep one another in prayer.
Prayer Prayer Prayer
Prayer and Mercy Ministry Team Do you have a
prayer request for our Prayer and Mercy Ministry
Team? Email Carol Harmon at harmon@umbc.edu.
Prayer Partners will be available after each worship
service to lift up specific prayers on your behalf.
Emmanuel Cleanup Days at 8am
Future dates: March 19.
Seth Schultheis Piano Recital—Feb 28 @ 4pm
Join us for an afternoon of classical music. The first
half will feature solo piano works. For the second
half, Seth will be joined by Grace Carney, violin, and
Luka Stevanovich, cello. Donations will be received
to support the School Annual Appeal as well as the
Youth Group trip to the National Youth Gathering.
Concordia Preparatory School
CPS offers a high-quality, Lutheran Christian
education to young men and women in grades 6-12
and is located in the Towson area. For info go to
www.baltimorelutheran.org. Enrich the mind.
Empower the spirit. Embrace the opportunity!
Lutheran Ministry in Sandtown Update
Israel Trip—Dec. 28, 2016—Jan. 5, 2017
A grant, supported by many of our Baltimore area
It will soon be time to start signing up for our trip to churches, has been submitted to locate property
Israel next year. See flyers on the Welcome Table. and attain a vicar to help begin a new ministry start
Sign up now in order to receive $80 discount!
in Sandtown. Please keep this effort in prayer.
through
WITNESS
(team leader: vacant)
Our WITNESS goals are: that people would bless
non-believers, minister to their neighborhoods, and
work for the good of society.
Call Committee regarding Assistant Pastor
A call committee is being formed to consider calling
Vicar Falak Robson as Assistant Pastor at Emmanuel.
Please keep this process in your prayers and look
for more updates soon.
Westside Shelter
Look at the information on the Welcome Table to
find out ways to help the men at the Westside
Homeless Shelter. Your help is appreciated!
New Digital Sign
A new sign will soon be going up on the corner of
Ingleside and Craigmont. This will replace the two
present signs which are literally falling apart.
Funding for this comes from the Kenneth
Motshman bequest.
Emmanuel Lutheran School—News
Thank you for sharing the word about Emmanuel
Lutheran School with your friends and allowing us
to provide and excellent Christ-centered education
to an ever increasing number of students. Call (410
-744-0015) for a personal tour to learn more about
a school with a strong history, that continues to get
stronger still.
Senior Choir—Restructured
Rehearsals will be during Lent only, beginning
February 10, on Wednesdays, after worship—and
will be to prepare for Palm Sunday, Good Friday,
and Easter. Regular Sunday anthems will be
provided for by special music. Speak to Ric Durham
if interested in either.
Lutheran School Sunday—Rescheduled for 3/6
Due to a winter storm, our annual Lutheran School
Sunday and Week have been moved to March!
Chickfila Fundraiser for Youth—February 4
Join us for dinner and mention Emmanuel at
Chickfila on 2/4 to raise funds for youth trip!
Emmanuel Lutheran Church and School + 929 Ingleside Ave + Baltimore, MD 21228 + 410.744.0016
www.emmanuelbaltimore.org + www.elsbaltimore.org
Rev. Martin J. Schultheis + pastor@emmanuelbaltimore.org
Susan Miller + principal@emmanuelbaltimore.org
Judy Jones + churchoffice@emmanuelbaltimore.org
Bringing Jesus to people and people to Jesus throughout Baltimore and beyond.