“The Parable of the Lost Sheep” October 25, 26 & 27, 2014

October 25, 26 & 27, 2014
20th Sunday After Pentecost
Parables That Go Against The Flow:
“The Parable of
the Lost Sheep”
Emanuel Ev. Lutheran Church & School
A Growth and Learning Center
New London, WI
Communion Registration
We welcome to the Lord’s Supper confirmed members of
Emanuel or congregations associated with us. Lutherans believe
that Communion celebrates their oneness in faith, life, and
purpose. We are happy to speak with visitors about how to
establish a communing fellowship with us.
Emanuel Information
Service Times
 Saturday: 5:15 p.m.
 Sunday: 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
 Monday: 6:30 p.m.
 The radio broadcast airs at 9:00 a.m. each Sunday morning on
WJMQ, 92.3 FM
Each Sunday from 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
 Sunday School (school classrooms)
 Bible Studies and Fellowship (narthex & various Emanuel rooms)
Office Hours & Contact Information
 200 E. Quincy Street, New London, WI 54961
 Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
 Phone: 920-982-5444
 Church Email: eman@emanuelnl.org
 Church Website: www.emanuelnl.org
 School Email: school@emanuelnl.org
 School Website: elstigers.org
Pastoral Visits
If you, a friend, or a family member, are in need of a pastor visit,
please call the Emanuel office at 982-5444 or email us at
eman@emanuelnl.org and let us know about the situation. We are
not always aware of those that may be in need of a visit, so your help
would truly be appreciated. Thank you for helping us help others!
Emergency Pastor for October 27 – November 2
Pastor Heiges – 920-284-7044
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“The Parable of the Lost Sheep”
BELLS & WELCOME
OPENING HYMN....................... “We All Are One in Mission” – CW 566
We all are one in mission;
We all are one in call,
Our varied gifts united
By Christ, the Lord of all.
A single great commission
Compels us from above
To plan and work together
That all may know Christ’s love.
We all are called to service,
To witness in God’s name.
Our ministries are diff’rent;
Our purpose is the same:
To touch the lives of others
With God’s surprising grace,
So ev’ry folk and nation
May feel God’s warm embrace.
Now let us be united,
And let our song be heard;
Now let us be a vessel
For God’s redeeming Word.
We all are one in mission;
We all are one in call,
Our varied gifts united
By Christ, the Lord of all.
CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION
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In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
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Brothers and sisters in Christ, the Bible speaks with urgency
when it says that God wants all people to be saved and come
to a knowledge of the truth. Our marching orders as
individuals and as a church are to go and make disciples of all
nations.
Yet, as we look at our lives and priorities, as we consider how
we spend our time and where we invest our resources, do we
really share Jesus’ passion to save the lost?
Our sin separates us from God, but God wants to remove this
barrier so that we are free to serve in love and joy. He calls us
to confess our sins so that he can assure us of his love and
forgiveness in Christ. I invite you to join me as we confess.
Merciful Father in heaven, I am altogether sinful from birth.
In countless ways I have sinned against you and do not
deserve to be called your child. But trusting in Jesus, my
Savior, I pray: Have mercy on me according to your unfailing
love. Cleanse me from my sin, and take away my guilt.
God, our heavenly Father, has been merciful to us and has
given his only Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins.
Therefore, as a called servant of Christ and by his authority, I
forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the
Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
HYMN RESPONSE ....................... “I Hear the Savior Calling” – CW 560
vs. 1,5
I hear the Savior calling!
The gospel comes to me.
My eyes once closed in blindness
Are opened now to see
That I myself was helpless
To live eternally,
But, dying, Christ did save me,
And now he calls for me!
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I hear the Savior calling!
His call has urgency!
Each moment souls are dying;
Soon comes eternity.
And so, my precious Savior,
This is my humble plea:
Prepare me for my mission
For you are calling me!
PRAYER OF THE DAY
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The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
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Let us pray.
Lord God, you love the sinner and want all people to be
reconciled to you through Christ. You have called us to be
witnesses of your love in Christ to the world around us.
Inspire our witness that all may experience the peace of your
forgiveness and the hope of his resurrection;
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Through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord. He lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now,
and forever. Amen.
Please be seated
ANTHEM (8:00) ..................................................... We Are the Children
Emanuel Grade 2 Students
ANTHEM (10:30) .................................. I Am Trusting Thee, Lord Jesus
Bells Alive
LESSON ................................................................. Jonah 3:1-10 (p. 917)
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HYMN OF THE DAY ......................................... “Just As I Am” – CW 397
Just as I am, without one plea
But that thy blood was shed for me
And that thou bidd’st me come to thee,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
Just as I am and waiting not
To rid my soul of one dark blot,
To thee, whose blood can cleanse each spot,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
Just as I am, though tossed about
With many a conflict, many a doubt,
Fightings and fears within, without,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind;
Sight, riches, healing of the mind,
Yea, all I need, in thee to find,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
Just as I am, thou wilt receive,
Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve;
Because thy promise I believe,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
Just as I am; thy love unknown
Has broken ev’ry barrier down.
Now to be thine, yea, thine alone,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
Please stand
SERMON ...................................................Matthew 18:10 – 14 (p. 974)
“Do We Share God’s Concern For the Lost?”
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NICENE CREED
We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God,
begotten, not made, of one being with the Father
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation, he came down from heaven,
was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary,
and became fully human.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate.
He suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again in accordance with the
Scriptures.
He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right
hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the
dead,and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son,
Who in unity with the Father and the Son is worshiped and
glorified,
Who has spoken through the prophets.
We believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead and the life
of the world to come. Amen.
Please be seated
OFFERING……………………...The October WELS Connection will be shown
Please sign the Friendship Registers
located at the end of the pew.
Please stand
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PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
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Eternal God and Father, we give you thanks for the blessings
we share as members of your holy Church, for your gracious
Word and sacraments, for opportunities to worship and to
grow in faith and knowledge, for occasions to serve and be
served, for fellowship with believers in our congregation and in
our synod.
Help us to rejoice in these blessings, dear Lord, and to use
them faithfully.
Jesus Christ, Lord of the Church, you give grace to your people
by calling us to be your witnesses in the world. Open our eyes
to see the great and noble mission that lies before us. In the
hurting eyes of the lonely, in the pained eyes of the sick, and in
the searching eyes of the lost, help us to see your face, O Jesus,
and to serve others as we would serve you.
Awaken us to the opportunities you give to proclaim your
message of love.
Holy Spirit, giver of life, through Word and sacrament bestow
on us the wisdom and power we need to witness clearly and to
act boldly. Help us to speak the truth in love, to give the
reason for the hope we have, and to conduct ourselves with
gentleness and respect.
Set our hearts on fire as we work and witness for Christ.
Hear us, Lord, as we pray for a family member, an
acquaintance, a neighbor or a friend who does not believe in
you, or whose faith is weak or troubled.
Silent Prayer
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Bless the Church with men and women who are willing to
proclaim your Word in places where we cannot go. Keep them
and their loved ones in your care, and let nothing hinder their
work. By the power of the gospel, restore their spirits each
day, so that they do not lose heart as they serve us and others.
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Move us to support them with our sincere prayers and
generous offerings.
Special Prayers and Intercessions
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Wherever your Word is proclaimed, O Lord, grant it success.
Let your kingdom come to us and others, so that we and many
more might join the assembly of saints and angels to sing your
praise forever.
Savior of all, hear our prayer and help us in our mission.
Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name,
thy kingdom come, thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom
and the power and the glory
forever and ever. Amen.
THE SACRAMENT
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The Lord be with you.
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Lift up your hearts.
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Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God.
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It is truly good and right that we should at all times and in all
places give you thanks, O Lord, holy Father, almighty and
everlasting God, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who promised
that wherever two or three come together in his name, there
he is with them to shepherd his flock till he comes again in
glory. Therefore, with all the saints on earth and hosts of
heaven, we praise your holy name and join their glorious song:
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WORDS OF INSTITUTION:
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Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night he was betrayed, took
bread; and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it
to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body, which is
given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”
Then he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them,
saying, “Drink from it, all of you; this is my blood of the new
covenant, which is poured out for you for the forgiveness of
sins. Do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.”
M: The peace of the Lord be with you always.
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Please be seated
DISTRIBUTION HYMNS……………………………………….Please use the Hymnal
Take and Eat – CWS 741
I Come, O Savior, to Your Table – CW 310
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O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.
CLOSING PRAYER
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We give thanks, almighty God, that you have refreshed us with
this holy supper. We pray that through it you will strengthen
our faith in you and increase our love for one another. We ask
this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
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THE BLESSING
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The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.
The Lord look on you with favor and give you peace.
Presiding Minister & Message – Pastor Bill Heiges
Organist – Mrs. Heather Sulzle
Worship Series:
“Parables that Go Against the Flow”
Jesus often taught in parables-earthly stories
with heavenly meanings. What w don’t realize
is that with many of these parables Jesus was
attempting to get at and change the common
religious misconceptions of the day. What
many people in the church believed or how they
lived was not in accord with God’s Word and will. So Jesus told a story
that was meant to expose their sin and call them to repentance.
Its interesting to see how little things really change. The church today
struggles with the same kinds of issues the church wrestled with in
Jesus’ day. With this series we’ll take a look at some parables that
Jesus shared and apply them to the church and our personal lives
today.
October 26 “The Parable of the Lost Sheep”
Jesus states that he would gladly leave the ninety-nine behind to
rescue that one lost sheep. Do we in the church share Jesus’ passion
for the lost? Are we willing to sacrifice some of our own comfort and
care for the sake of the lost? What does this parable mean for our
personal and our church’s priorities?
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Pastor Bill Heiges, Administrative Pastor:
Ext: 311; wheiges@emanuelnl.org
Pastor Marcus Schulz, Vision/Mission/Outreach Pastor:
Ext: 310; mschulz@emanuelnl.org
Matt Foley, Principal:
Ext: 112; mfoley@emanuelnl.org
Jack VandeGuchte, Youth & Family Staff Minister:
Ext: 314; jvandeguchte@emanuelnl.org
Contact Information for the Executive Director
If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions,
you can put a note in my mailbox in the narthex
(located next to the confirmation picture boards),
call me at 982-3943, or email RYerkeyRet@Charter.Net
Richard Yerkey, Executive Director
Last Weekend’s Attendance: 862
Last Weekend’s Guest Attendance: 70
Emanuel Prayer Group: 920-740-0782
ionedorschner@gmailcom or prayers@emanuelnl.org
Large Print Hymnals
Large-print copies of the service are available for
anyone in need – please ask an usher for a copy.
Attention Hearing Impaired Members
Special receivers are available to help you hear the service. Ask one of
our ushers for a receiver and return it to an usher after the service.
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Parent Room
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me.” We love children and
encourage their worship. Please don’t feel embarrassed if your child
is restless during the service. You are among caring people who
understand. If you feel that your children are distracting others from
worship, you may take them to the entryway or a parent’s room is
available. There is a closed-circuit TV in the room to watch & listen to
the service. An usher can assist you in locating this room, also called
the “Bible Class Room”.
Wheelchair Area
For your convenience, there are two areas set aside to accommodate
members with wheelchairs, walkers, or other special space needs.
Ushers are available to assist you to the following locations:
 Halfway down the middle and side isles on the lectern side of
church, there is a pew with wheelchair space on either end.
 In the right half of the front row, also on the lectern side, there is a
larger area with wheelchair space.
Prayer & Thanks
Baptism
Amanda Elaine Kendall – Saturday, October 25 at 2:00 p.m.
Jude David Sell – after the 5:15 service
Radio Broadcast
The radio broadcast was sponsored in honor of Dennis & Karen
Kopitzke’s 56th anniversary
Wedding
Nicole Schommer & Eric Dreier – Saturday, November 1 at 1:00 p.m.
This Week’s Today’s Light Bible Readings
Week 92 (October 27 – November 1)
Monday ..................................................................... Ephesians 4:1 – 32
Tuesday ..................................................................Ephesians 5:1 – 6:24
Wednesday .............................................................. Philippians 1:1 – 30
Thursday .................................................................. Philippians 2:1 – 30
Friday ....................................................................... Philippians 3:1 – 21
Saturday................................................................... Philippians 4:1 – 23
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This Week at Emanuel Ev. Lutheran Church & School
Saturday –
5:15 p.m. – Worship with Communion
6:15 p.m. – Book Fair – School Music Room
Sunday –
8:00 & 10:30 a.m. – Worship with Communion
8:00 a.m. – Grade 2 sings during the service
9:00 -10:30 a.m. – Book Fair – School Music Room
9:15 a.m. – NO Sunday School
9:15 a.m. – “God’s Not Dead” movie discussion – Community Room
9:15 a.m. – Sunday School Teacher’s Meeting – School Commons
9:15 a.m. – “Prepared to Answer” Bible Study – Church Proper
10:30 a.m. – Bells Alive plays during the service
5:00 p.m. – No Open Gym for Adults
6:00 p.m. – “Financial Peace University” Class – Office Conf Room
6:00 p.m. – Bells Alive Practice – Church Proper
Monday –
9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Book Fair – School Music Room
9:30 a.m. – St. Joseph Residence Service – St. Joe’s Chapel
6:30 p.m. – Worship with Communion
7:45 p.m. – Emanuel Cemetery Association Mtg – Bible Class Rm
Tuesday –
7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Book Fair – School Music Room
Wednesday –
No School
12 p.m. – “Biblical Apologetics for Real Life” Bible Study – Comm Rm
5:30 p.m. – Public School Instruction – School Classrooms
6:00 p.m. – No Mixed Choir
7:00 p.m. – “Life With God” Bible Study – Community Room
Thursday –
No School – WI Lutheran Teacher’s Conference
6:30 a.m. –“Breakfast Bible Class” at Marly’s Restaurant
9:15 a.m. – “Trinity Terrace Bible Study” – at Trinity Terrace
6:00 p.m. – No Adult Handbell Practice
Friday –
No School – WI Lutheran Teacher’s Conference
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Saturday –
1:00 p.m. – Wedding – Nicole Schommer & Eric
Dreier – Ch. Proper
5:15 p.m. – Worship – Service of the Word
Sunday – Daylight Saving Time Ends
8:00 & 10:30 a.m. – Worship – Service of the Word
9:15 a.m. – Sunday School – School Classrooms
9:15 a.m. – “The Bible” Bible Study – Community Room
9:15 a.m. – “The Proverbs 31 Woman” Bible Study – Ch. Basement
9:15 a.m. – “Prepared to Answer” Bible Study – Church Proper
5:00 p.m. – No Open Gym for Adults
6:00 p.m. – “Financial Peace University” Class – Office Conf Room
6:00 p.m. – Bells Alive Practice – Church Proper
Monday
9:30 a.m. – St. Joseph Res. Service w/Communion – St. Joe’s Chapel
6:30 p.m. – Worship – Service of the Word
6:30 p.m. – Ladies’ Evening Circle Meeting – Church Basement
Announcements
"God's Not Dead" Discussion
We would like to welcome anyone interested in discussing the movie
"God's Not Dead". Whether you attended the movie here at church or
if you watched it on your own, please come & join the conversation!
We will meet in the Community Room from 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
Fall Book Fair
It's once again time for our fall book fair. It will be set up in the school
music room. We have scheduled numerous times for you to see what
we have available:
Saturday, Oct. 25 after the 5:15 worship service;
Sunday, Oct. 26 between services;
Monday, Oct. 27 from 9:00AM - 7:00 p.m. (Parent/Teacher
Conferences in PM), and Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 7:30AM-Noon
We invite all congregation members to come and browse. We are
able to keep our school library up-to-date because of the book fairs.
Last year we were able to add $1200+ worth of books to our
collection, just from book fair sales. Come check us out!
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NEW CONSTITUTION/VOTER REGISTRY
Just a heads up that since we have a revised constitution and bylaws
that we have started a new constitution registry. The previous
registry was started approximately 40 years ago and contains the
names of many members who are no longer with us. Signing of the
registry signifies that the individual signing is in agreement with and
supportive of the constitution and bylaws that were approved and
adopted on June 16, 2014.
The constitution registry must be signed by all eligible (18 years of age
male members) who intend to vote at any congregational meeting.
The opportunity to sign is given at the beginning of all congregational
meetings. However, since this is a new registry it will also be available
in the Emanuel office for anyone that would like to stop in and make
sure that your name is in the registry.
Hat & Mitten Drive
Brrrrrr, it's getting to be that time of year again. With the warmth
from your hearts, please consider donating any new or gently used
mittens or hats for people in need. A Christmas tree will be in the
narthex where you can clip your donation starting the weekend of
November 2. The items will then be distributed. Please have your
donations on the tree by December 1. Thanks in advance for your
support.
Military Bible Sticks
Once again we have an opportunity to truly make a difference.
Members of our Armed Forces, especially those who are deployed
overseas in places like Afghanistan, are requesting the Bible on
Military Stick. The requests are much greater than the financial ability
to provide. Faith Comes By Hearing is an organization committed to
providing these Military Bible Sticks to men and women of our Armed
Forces. Donation boxes will be placed at the exits on Veteran’s Day
weekend, November 8, 9, and 10. Each stick costs $25.00. Our
congregation’s response in the past has been overwhelming. I hope
we at Emanuel can again respond to this great need and help bring
the Word of God to soldiers who desperately desire it.
Thanks, Pastor Heiges
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Emanuel Blood Drive
Emanuel's last blood drive for 2014 will be held on Tuesday,
November 18 from 1:00-6:00 p.m. Sign up at Welcome Center or
www.save3lives.org or call Beth @982-7544. Reminder: the blood
drive is open to the public. Walk-ins are always welcome.
Word Wall
Our words are more and more. The letter Dd made it all the way to
105 words. Not quite as many as last year, but very close. We also
finished up our Ee words. 192 Ee words graced our board. They really
enjoyed Elmo and understand energetic! We are very energetic!
Thank you and keep 'em coming!
Thank You
Thank you to all of you who made donations for the early childhood
progression party. All supplies were put to a great use for our chili
supper. Everyone appreciated a home-cooked meal on a night that
was very busy!
Joint Reformation Service
"Have No Fear Little Flock” will be the theme for our Reformation
service this year. District President Joel Zank will preach at the 4:00
pm service on November 2 at FVL's Auditorium. A choir of area WELS
Pastors will join their voices in a choir. Mt. Olive congregation has
agreed to serve refreshments following the service. Join us to
celebrate the blessings of the Lutheran Reformation. This is a WELS
United sponsored event.
Marriage Retreat
Mark your calendar for the “With this Ring” marriage retreat. It will
be held on February 27 – March 1, 2015 at the Olympia Resort & Spa
in Oconomowoc, WI. Jay & Laura Laffoon will lead the “Ultimate Date
Night Tour.” The retreat price is $100 if you register by Monday,
November 10. Go to www.WithThisRingRetreat.com to register.
Check out their Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/withthisringretreat and “Like” them to get the
latest updates. The last day registrations will be accepted is Monday,
February 16.
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Thrivent Action Team - Act Today!
If you are a Thrivent member, there is a new program you can use to
help fund member-led projects, fundraisers, one time service
activities, or educational events. The new program is called Thrivent
Action Team.
Each Thrivent member, 16 years or orlder, that has a product with
Thrivent, can host two projects per year. For each project, Thrivent
Financial will provide $250 of seed money to get you started.
For more information visit Thirvent.com/actionteam or talk with
someone in the Emanuel office. Brochures for this new program are
in the Information Center.
Job Opportunity
FVL is hiring an Office Assistant to begin December 1. Responsibilities
will include student attendance, collecting student lunch payments,
ordering office supplies, answering phones, food service accounting,
copying/printing, SCRIP inventory, and other various office tasks.
Strong customer service skills as well as accounting/bookkeeping skills
are required. Once posted, the position will remain open through Oct.
31. Interviews will occur in early November with a final candidate
chosen by November 14. Applications AND resumes should be mailed
to FVL (5300 N. Meade Street, Appleton, 54913) attn: Mrs. Martha
Baldwin or emailed to mbaldwin@fvlhs.org.
Expected hours during the school year will be 6:30am to 3:00pm.
Hours during the summer will be less than 20 per week. This position
will be eligible for health insurance and the 401k plan.
Attendance & Offering Information
Attendance Last Week ................................................................... 862
Average attendance since July 1 (16 weeks) ........................................ 791
Offerings Last Week ................................................................ $ 20,309
Average offerings since July 1 (16 weeks) .................................... $ 20,337
Average amount needed weekly for budget ............................... $ 21,753
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FVLHS Update
 The FVL School Office and SCRIP Office will be open on Thursday,
Oct. 30 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Both offices will be CLOSED on
Friday, Oct. 31.
 FVL Theatre will be performing Arsenic & Old Lace On Nov. 7, 8
and 9. This classic comedy introduces the audience to the
Brewster clan where insanity runs in the family. Show times are
Friday and Saturday at 6:30 and Sunday at 2:00 pm. Tickets are on
sale in the school office or at the door. Check www.fvlhs.org for
more details.
 FVL will hold its annual Veterans Day Breakfast & Service on
Tuesday, Nov. 11. Breakfast will start in the Commons at 8:00 am,
followed by a service in the Auditorium at 9:15 am. This event is
open to all Federation veterans and their immediate family
members and any other veterans you wish to invite as guests.
Please RSVP with your name and number attending to FVL by
Wednesday, Nov. 5. (920.739.4441)
 8th Grade Parents: Registration for the 2015/2016 school year will
be held on Nov. 10 and again on Nov. 13 from 5:30-7:30 pm.
Please contact Heather Knoll in Guidance (920.560.5117) to
schedule an appointment.
Sessions 1 & 2 Theme:
God’s Amazing Creation
Where? Emanuel Lutheran School Commons and Gym
When? Fridays 8:15-9:15am; November 7 & 21
Who? Kids ages 0-5 - Grown ups stay and play too!
Mrs. D will lead the fun!
What?
Jesus Time: Physical Activity, Story Time, Art
Projects, Small Motor Activities, Singing
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EMANUEL EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH
CONGREGATIONAL ANNUAL MEETING
Monday, October 20, 2014 – 7:45 PM – MINUTES
1. Call meeting to order – Mr. Yerkey called the meeting to order at
7:45 pm.
There were 24 voting members, and 14 non-voting members (per
sign-in sheets) present.
2. Opening – Pastor Heiges spoke of the importance of peace in our
lives which has been provided to us by Jesus Christ.
3. Notice that eligible members intending to vote sign the
Constitution Register if they have not already done so.
4. Approval of minutes from annual meeting of June 16, 2014.
Motion made by Mr. Chris Doran to accept the minutes as
presented, second by Mr. Carl Gloede; motion carried.
5. Unfinished business (if any) from June 16 annual meeting.
6. Ratification of membership changes – Motion made by Mr.
Howard Hidde to remove those 18 years of age and younger from
the list, second by Mr. Richard Sawall; motion carried. Motion
made by Mr. Wayne Steingraber to ratify the membership changes
as amended, second by Mr. Gloede; ballots were distributed.
There were 23 yes votes 0 no votes and 1 abstain; motion carried.
7. Financial report for period of July 1, 2014 through September 30,
2014 – Mr. Yerkey presented the financial report. Motion made
by Mr. Doran to approve the financial report as presented, second
by Mr. Roger Knapp; motion carried.
8. Audit Report for the 2013-14 fiscal year – Mr. Yerkey presented
the Audit Report. Motion made by Mr. Ed Krause to approve the
Audit Report as presented, second by Mr. Steingraber; motion
carried.
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9. Board and Committee Reports, as available, are included in the
packet
a. Family Ministry – Mark Dobberstein
b. Outreach – Dave Anderson
c. Parish Property – Mark Niemuth
d. School Committee – Randy Behnke
e. Spiritual Care – Gordon Vetter
f. Spiritual Growth – Ed Krause
g. Stewardship – Greg Michaelson
h. Worship – Allan Tank
i. Principal’s Report
j. Staff Minister’s Report
k. Administrative Pastor’s Report
l. Executive Director’s Report
Motion by Mr. Steingraber to accept the Board and Committee
Reports as presented, second by Mr. Gloede; motion carried.
10. Recommendations of Coordinating Council
a. Approval of Calls and Hires since July 1, 2014
i. Call of Sarah Jandron (currently teaching 1st Grade)
ii. Hire of Liesse Foley as 4K Aide
iii. Hire of Lori Steingraber as part-time custodian
iv. Hire of Charles Stern as part-time maintenance
person
Motion made by Mr. Randy Behnke to approve the Calls and Hires
since July 1, 2014, second by Mr. Mark Dobberstein; motion
carried.
11. Audience
12. Approval of the minutes of this meeting - Moved by Mr.
Dobberstein to accept the minutes as presented, second by Mr.
Doran; motion carried.
13. Adjournment and closing with Lord's Prayer – Motion by Mr.
Steingraber to adjourn, second by Mr. Doran; motion carried.
Closed with the Lord’s Prayer.
Minutes submitted by Secretary Mary Ann Romberg
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Board of Parish Property News
Gym Refinishing Project
Starting Monday, October 27, the Emanuel gym floor will be going
through the process of being resurfaced. The entire project will
take just under a week. The gym may be in limited use the week of
November 3 depending on the finishing process.
Thank You Snow Removers
It would be hard to get through the winter season
without all the help removing snow from the
parking lots and sidewalks at Emanuel. Each year we have many
people who shovel, snowblow, plow and haul snow away so that
everyone is able to get into the church and school on a daily basis.
Thank you to all of you who continually help and take on this
enourmous task. We appreciate all you do!
Thanks You Mowers & Landscapers
Many dedicated volunteers have been up and about all
summer to be sure the Emanuel grounds were well taken
care of. Thank you to each of you for all the time and
effort you have given to make sure everything looks so
amazing.
Let It Snow – Let It Snow!!
Snow shovelers are again needed to prepare for the winter season.
We are looking for several people to help, especially to clear things
out before services on the weekend. If you
are able to help with snow shoveling, please
call the Emanuel Office at 982-5444. Thank
you in advance for the help!
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Bible Classes
“Prepared to Answer”
Sunday Morning Bible Study
Sundays through November 16 – 9:15 a.m.
You’ve heard the objections. These and many more!
There are many paths to God. What kind of God demands worship?
There are hypocrites in the church. Religion is a crutch for the weak.
Where is God when I’m hurting? I want to feel good about myself. All
the church cares about is money. Can a loving God send people to hell?
Christianity is so anti-woman. I can’t handle your outdated view of sex.
How do I know I’m a Christian? I’ll be rejected by family and friends.
You’ve heard the objections, but you don’t feel prepared to
answer them. What if, instead of racking our brains for just the right
passages, we would begin instead with the right story? A story that sets
the living Jesus before their eyes?
We might come away concluding, “All I really needed to know I
learned in Sunday school.” This approach, called Bible Story Evangelism,
might be just what we need, not just to set Jesus before those outside
the church but also before those who are in danger of drifting away.
Can you tell the story of Peter’s denial? of the Emmaus disciples?
of the weeds and the wheat? of Judas’ betrayal? of the woman at the
well? of the woman who anointed Jesus with the expensive perfume?
Then you’ve already got a vivid way to respond to six of the objections
above. Even if you can match them up yourself, we encourage you to join
us at 9:15 a.m. in the church proper. We’ll be looking at stories of Jesus
and asking ourselves, “Who needs to hear this?”
Week 7 – October 26: “Jesus Before Pilate: What is truth?”
Week 8 – November 2: “The Crucifixion: Where is God when I’m hurting?”
Week 9 – November 9:
“The Faith of the Canaanite Woman: Isn’t Christianity anti-woman?”
Week 10 – November 16:
“Jesus Appears to Thomas: Why can’t I just believe what I see?”
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Women’s Fall &
Winter Bible
Classes
Emanuel’s new ministry
group, Women of HIS Word,
would like to invite all women to the following upc oming
Bible studies. Easch Bible study will be held on Sundays
from 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. in the Church Basement.
“The Proverbs 31 Woman” – November 2 & 9
This Bible study will dig into the wisdom of the book of
Proverbs to teach and guide the Christian woman in Godpleasing characteristics, attitudes and priorities as she seeks
to fulfill the roles that God has given her.
“Women’s Spiritual Gifts” – December 7 & 14
This Bible study will examine the role of women in the
church and the God-pleasing, Scriptural ways in which
women can use their time, talents, treasures, and abilities to
serve in the church and further the growth of God’s
Kingdom.
“A Personal Relationship with Jesus”
January 18 & 25
This Bible study will use various examples from Scripture to
help women nurture their personal relationships with Jesus
and their daily walk with their Lord.
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Bible Studies for Everyone
Exodus
The book of Exodus is the history of God's love for His
wayward people. Genesis traced the history of God's promise to send
a Savior for His rebellious mankind. Genesis ends with the choosing of
a family through which that Savior would be sent to the world.
Exodus picks up that history of God's plan to save fallen mankind. It
demonstrates the detailed care God gave to that family. He
repeatedly forgives, calls the family back into His kingdom, and
continues nurtures them after they had rebelled against Him. In the
history of the Israelites we can see our own history as God continues
to offer His Grace to us even though we often demonstrate our
disloyalty to Him.
Tuesday evenings 7:00 to 9:00 - Nov. 4 to Dec. 16, Mr. Krause
In the Community Room
The Bible
The A&E Network presented a ten episode series
called “The Bible.” In that series, the history
presented in the Bible has been broken into ten
brief segments. There are five segments on the
Old Testament and five segments on the New
Testament. We will view these segments one at a
time and discuss them as they relate to the Bible.
We will notice the time span of history has been compressed. They
did try to be true to the Word, but at times used some poetic license
to move the history along.
Sunday mornings 9:15 to 10:15 – Mr. Krause
November 2 to December 7 - Old Testament
January 11 to February 8 - New Testament
In the Community Room
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Volunteer Schedules
Communion Servers
October 25-26-27: (5:15) Dave Neumann, Dale Krause, Lee Shaw;
(8:00) Dave Neumann, Rich Platz, Skip Boese; (10:30) Matt Foley,
Bruce Davis, Dave Meyer; (6:30) Roger Mathison
Greeters
October 25-26-27: (5:15) Shirley Steingraber, Dorothy Petit;
(8:00) M/M Dan Parker, Jean Gorman, M/M Adam Siekierzynski;
(10:30) Hope Schewe, Judie Knapp, M/M Ken Wyngaard;
(6:30) M/M Ozzie Radtke
November 1-2-3: (5:15) M/M Dan Laird, Joyce Hoffman;
(8:00) Donn Prahl, Diane/Mark Wolfe, Cris Ladwig;
(10:30) M/M Dennis Dobberstein, John Meshke, Judith Meshke;
(6:30) Janet Prey
Sound-Booth
October 25-26-27: (5:15) Don Schmoll; (8:00) Ken Olson; (10:30) Tori
Rhoden; (6:30) Joe Dexter
November 1-2-3: (5:15) Lance Guyette; (8:00) Micah Backus;
(10:30) Ken Johnson; (6:30) Scarlett Polley
Ushers
The Month of October: (5:15) Dave & Janet Bessette, Wayne &
Delores Dean; (8:00) Barry Hoewisch, Harry Blum, Art Gerndt,
Danke/Krause/ Ehlke; (10:30) Al Tank, Bob Danke, Scott Lenzner, Marv
Handschke; (6:30) Mike Knapp, volunteers needed
The Month of November: (5:15) Kenny Olson, Ron Reick; (8:00) Barry
Hoewisch, Harry Blum, Jay Close, Danke/Krause/Ehlke; (10:30) Al Tank,
Bob Danke, Scott Lenzner; (6:30) Mike Knapp, volunteers needed
Welcome/Information Center
October 25-26-27: (5:15) Mona Klug; (8:00) Frank & Barb Dobbert;
(10:30) Cathy Volz; (6:30) Laureen Gagnow
November 1-2-3: (5:15) Greg & Cheri Michaelson; (8:00) Pat Schoen;
(10:30) Richard & Marlene Hoerning; (6:30) Bob & Bev Meyer
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