Caring Corner for November Christmas Cheer

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1 A Publication of Emanuel Lutheran Church Volume XXXX No. 10 November 2015 Empowered by the Holy Spirit, Emanuel s mission is to witness to the good news of salvation through Christ to individuals, the community and the world through discipleship and service. Caring Corner for November Christmas Cheer ** Canned/non-perishable food items for Christmas Cheer of Henry County ** Please check expiration dates! And NO microwavable foods, please! Think complete meals! Caring Corner for December Project: We Care We will look to adopt 50 children for Christmas again this year. Watch for the Angel Tree shortly after Thanksgiving! -1-

2 (No Thursday night worship service on November 12!) Maumee Valley Bishop's Fall Conference The annual Bishop s Fall Conference will be held th at Emanuel on November 12. Thank You! Thank you Emanuel Lutheran Church friends! Thank you for all your kind words in regards to Paige s baptism. We are so lucky to have such a wonderful and caring church family. We would also like to thank the makers of the beautiful baptism blankets! What a great momento to have for a beautiful day. -the Knepleys Happy Thanksgiving I have never understood why anyone would roast the turkey and shuck the clams and crisp the croutons and shell the peas and candy the sweet potatoes and compote the cranberries and bake the pies and clear the table and wash the dishes and fall into bed exhausted when they could just as easily sit back and enjoy a hamburger or a pork sandwich. The Turkey -2-

3 Daylight Savings Ends Sunday, November 1 2:00 a.m. Remember to turn your clocks BACK ONE HOUR on Saturday night!!! Salvation Army Bell Ringers Needed Our day to ring the bells at WalMart to benefit Henry County Salvation Army is set for Saturday, November 28. Shifts are 2 hours each, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. All ringing is outdoors, so please dress accordingly. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board by the church office. You are all invited to a community Open House th to celebrate the 5 anniversary of Together We Can Make A Difference Initiatives on Sunday, November 15, 2015 from 2 to 4 p.m. at 722 N. Perry St. We will also have the Henry County Learning Center open next door at 720 N. Perry. Come and help us celebrate our first five years of making a difference, one person at a time! -3-

4 Downtown Churches Historical Christmas Walk Once again, Emanuel will be part of this special Christmas tour on Saturday, December 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. And once again, we would like to display our Emanuel family nativity sets! When you re bringing out those boxes of Christmas decorations, please set aside your family s nativity set to bring to church for that evening; you can take it back home on that Sunday, December 13. (Early notice now, so that you ll remember to locate your set!! It would be wonderful to have one from every family at Emanuel!) CROP Hunger Walk th Our 11 annual CROP Hunger Walk on October 4 raised $1,120 (so far!) to help end hunger locally and throughout the world. Twenty-five percent of that, or $280, will come back to Napoleon to be given to churches that provide a weekly community meal at St. John s Episcopal Church. Thank you to all who walked and to all who donated! Mark your calendar for next year s CROP Hunger Walk on Sunday, October 2, 2016! Annual Christmas Poinsettia Sale Sponsored again through Hospice of Henry County Order forms will be available in the bulletin in the next several weeks. -4-

5 Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America WELCA News # Coming in December! The Brown Pks (Peg Brown and her sister, Carol Castello) will be present to share their music at the December 3 WELCA General Meeting. Mark your calendars now to come join us for a joyful Christmas program and installation of officers for The program will begin at 7:30 p.m. # 2016 WELCA Officers Officers for 2016 who were elected at the last general meeting include: Vice President - Jamie Bostelman; Secretary - Terri Haase; and Mission Action - Michelle Slee. They join the following who will be serving the second years of their terms: President - Kelli Burkhardt; Treasurer - Shelly Storch; and Mission Growth - Carol Castello. Also serving in 2016 will be: Nominating Committee: Janis Dachenhaus, Rita Kryder, and Kristi Miller Filling Guild Representatives: Shirlee Mires-Fejes and Jamie Bostelman Altar Guild: Barb Hoffman - Chair; Sue Kruse, Cheryl Hershberger, Julie Mt.Castle, Wendy Schroeder, Joleen Brubaker, Lauren Helberg, Beth Jenny, Lana Sonnenberg, Sarah Yaney, Joyce Rohrs, Gayla Yaney, and Ami Allison. A special thank you to each of these ladies who will be serving Emanuel in these various ways. # Maumee Valley Conference Fall Retreat Emanuel had the following representatives attend the Fall Retreat held at St. Mark s of rural Defiance: Lois Gerken, Kathy Bostelman, Rita Schweinhagen, Dora Titgemeyer, Carol Castello, Nancy Schink and Joan Collier. The program, Dreams Do Come True, was presented by Alicia Hernandez, a former migrant whose mission is to help migrants have a better life. She is the National Program Director of National Hispanic Family and Youth Outreach and Northwest Regional Coordinator for The Ridge Project. She raised four abandoned migrant children and put them through college. # November Thankoffering Service The WELCA annual Thankoffering service will be held in connection with three worship services: Thursday, November 19, and at both services on Sunday, November 22. Julie Callaway is the chairperson and will be planning these services. # Thought for the Month 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Be joyful always, Pray at all times, Be thankful in all circumstances. -5-

6 Filling Home Women s Guild It is again time for the annual membership drive of the Women s Guild of the Filling Memorial Home of Mercy. Dues are $1.00; however, more will be gladly accepted. This is for active and inactive members. Please put your donation in an envelope with your name, address and telephone number and give it to Shirlee Mires Fejes, Jamie Bostelman, place it in the offering plate, or leave it in the church office. Please have all monies turned in by November 15. Filling Fall Fling Saturday, November 7 11:00-4:00 Join us in the Therapy Center at Filling Homes Live Entertainment Silent Auction from 11:00-3:00 Live Auction begins at 2:00 Home-Baked Sale Local Vendors Visit fillinghome.org for complete details Free admission Freewill Offering Appreciated Proceeds support Filling Homes services to people with developmental disabilities. Your contribution to this year s Fling will help purchase very important accessible transportation to meet the needs of our growing community services. You re Invited to a Green House Dedication Ceremony November 7, :30 a.m. th (preceding the 11 annual Filling Fall Fling) in the north parking lot of Filling Homes -6-

7 Membership News Births Baptisms Congratulations on the birth of: Parker Leigh Borstelman, daughter of Kyle & Amber Borstelman, on October 2. God s blessings to: October 18 Lennon June Dilbone, daughter of Joe & Amanda Dilbone, born June 16 Lennon s sponsors are Antoine and Rachel Childers, Neal Dilbone, and Jason & Natalie Long. October 25 Ella Rose Sonnenberg, daughter of Scott & Sarah Sonnenberg, born September 15 Ella s sponsors are Kelley & Kurt McMurtrie. November 8 Parker Leigh Borstelman, daughter of Kyle & Amber Borstelman, on October 2 Parker s sponsors are Trisha & Joe Good and Sara Blease. -7-

8 Remember our members in nursing homes and assisted living facilities in your prayers and with cards, letters, and visits: Lutheran Home (1036 S. Perry St., Napoleon) Lorna Bostelman Norbert Brandt Alice Langenhop Denelda Rohrs Alfred Petey Ruetz Glenn Park Assisted Living (2429 William Diehl Ct, Defiance, OH 43512) Burnice Agler -Rm 139 Miles Joseph -Rm 104 Van Crest Health Center (600 E Joe E Brown Ave, Holgate, OH 43527) Alfred & Rita Prigge -Rm 24 EMANUEL GOOD NEWS, a monthly publication of the Emanuel Lutheran Church 810 Scott Street, P.O. Box 501, Napoleon, OH ( ) emanuel@bright.net Pastor - James L. Castello ( or cell ) jameslcastello@yahoo.com Congregation President - Ron Wiechers Women of the ELCA President - Joan Collier Prayer Chain Co-ordinator - Carol Castello ( or cjcast@yahoo.com) Worship & Music Coordinator/Organist - Angela Tonjes Bell Choir Director - Bill Panning Living Spirit Director - Holly Mohring, Angela Tonjes Parish Secretary - Patricia Mohring Sunday School Superintendent - Altar Guild Chairman - Barbara Hoffman Custodian - Jack Robbins 2015 Church Council President - Ron Wiechers President-Elect - David Schwab Secretary - Laura Yaney Treasurer - Julie Kohout Doctrine & Worship Board - Shelly Storch & Peggy Snyder Congregational Life Board - Carol Castello & Sue Schink Board of Education - Melinda Dachenhaus & Laura Ellis-Kruse Properties Board - Ted Rohrs & Marvin Mt.Castle Finance Board - Kelli Burkhardt & Maxine Eickhoff -8-

9 Notes from Angela - Angela Tonjes Choir Choir practices continue on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 in the sanctuary. In November we will be working hard on music for Advent and Christmas. Our songs for this month include Sanctuary, Are You dressed for the Wedding?, Down in the Valley to Pray (special request), and Song for the Unsung Hero which will be sung at the 10:30 service on November 8 to honor all veterans. On Wednesday, November 25, practice will be held at 6:00 p.m. with Thanksgiving worship to follow. Living Spirit Living Spirit continues to rehearse each Wednesday from 7:30-8:30 in the sanctuary. The special number for the third Sunday in November is the traditional hymn, I ll Fly Away. NO REHEARSAL on Wednesday, November 25. We occasionally have been printing the lyrics to our contemporary songs in the bulletin in order to familiarize the congregation with new music! Emanubells Emanubells has been rehearsing at 5:30 p.m. for 30 minutes on Wednesday. This will continue in November. Songs are being prepared for the 10:30 service on November 1 and the 8:00 service on November 8. After School Club After School Club has started again and the children come to church each Wednesday from 3:15-5:00. They have a great time with snacks, music, crafts, Bible stories, and games. The children will be ringing and singing at different places around Napoleon throughout the school year. NO After School Club on Wednesday, November 25 (no school that day). All Saints Day On Sunday, November 1, All Saints Day is celebrated. White carnations will be handed out that morning for members to place on the altar in remembrance of loved ones who have died. You may take your carnation home after church. Veterans Day Veterans Day is observed annually on November 11 and honors people who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. On Sunday, November 8, there will be special music and recognition of Emanuel s veterans at both services. (Continued on next page) -9-

10 (continued from previous page) Advent The season of Advent begins on Sunday, November 29. Advent is the first season of the church year which includes the four Sundays before Christmas. It is a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus. The Advent wreath has four blue candles symbolizing hope, peace, joy, and love. The wreath itself is an image of everlasting life, the crown of Jesus, and a victory wreath. Lighting candles in the winter season of growing darkness reminds us to let the light of Jesus shine through us for the whole world to see. The first blue candle of the Advent wreath will be lit in November. Emanuel members will take part in this. Church Decorating The church will be decorated for Christmas on November 28. Help is needed! Thanks... Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. Psalm 95:2 Thank you, Emanuel, for being a blessing to the Tonjes family all the year long! Community Thanksgiving Service Wednesday, November 25, 2015 First Presbyterian Church Washington & Webster Street Napoleon, Ohio Mark your calendars!! -10-

11 Worship participants in November Acolytes 8:00 Nate Brubaker & Jayce Brubaker 10:30 Carter Burken & Elijah Wolf Lay Assistant 8:00 Richard Landversicht 10:30 11/1, 8, 22, 29 Joan Collier 11/15 Gary & Jamie Bostelman Altar Guild Shelly Storch & Gayla Yaney Sound Board 8:00 11/1 - Ryan Hoffman 11/8, 15, 22, 29 **NEEDED** 10:30 11/1 - Shelly Storch 11/8, 15, 22, 19 Ryan Kohout Ushers 8:00 Kevin Gerken, Richard Landversicht Kelli Burkhardt, Terri Sedam 10:30 Larry Ashbaugh Rupert Schweinhagen, Chris Peper Altar Flowers November 1 - in loving memory of Norm & Julie Delventhal November 8 - Janice Rohrs in loving memory of Vernon November 15 - Chris & Maureen Peper in honor of their wedding anniversary th November 22 - Norm & Kathy Bostelman in honor of their 45 wedding anniversary nd November 29 - Joe & Julie Kohout in honor of their 22 wedding anniversary To reserve altar flow ers... Sign u p on th e flow er chart in th e narth ex or call th e ch u rch office. O u r flow ers are don e by Ivy League Floral & D esign Stu dio on W est W ashin gton S treet. The cost is $20. M ake ch ecks payable to Em anuel Luth eran C h u rch. If you h ave special orders for you r flow ers (certain colors, a larger arrangem en t, etc.), please con tact C ori R atliff at Ivy League. If your order is beyon d th e $20, please pay th e sh op directly. Please put the used plastic containers in which the altar flowers come in Angela s office to be recycled. -11-