EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Mission: "To Share God's Salvation with Everyone! Third Sunday in Lent February 28, 2016 WELCOME VISITORS! We are glad to have you with us today and pray our service is a blessing to you. It is our sincere hope that you will come to worship with us again. THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT Ezekiel 33:7 20 1 Corinthians 10:1 13 Luke 13:1 9 Jesus Calls You to Repentance Unless you repent, you will all likewise perish (Luke 13:3, 5). By this warning, the Lord would turn us away from wickedness and bring us to life in Himself. For He is patient with us, that we not be cut down in our sin but live and bear fruit in Him. As He lives, the Lord has no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live (Ezek. 33:11). So the Scriptures have been written down for our instruction, on whom the end of the ages has come (1 Cor. 10:11), that we should not desire evil but trust in Christ. He alone is faithful, the Rock who feeds us with His spiritual food and pours out His spiritual drink (1 Cor. 10:3 4). Page 1
THOSE NEEDING OUR DAILY PRAYERS THIS WEEK: Recovery: Jim Davis, Mary Flatt, Norma Hessler; On-Going Care: Steven Fahnestock, Mary Flatt, Susan Gordon, Dennis Neuenkirchen; Homebound: Dorothy Gari, Louise Reim, Dorothy Straits; Anniversaries: Chuck & Shirley Strode (61 st on 2/26); Mission: LCMS missions in Ethiopia; our sister LCMS congregations: San Pablo Lutheran Church, Aurora, IL Pastor Merlo & wife Maria; Emmanuel; Radio Ministry. FLOWERS are given to the glory of God by the Altar & Flower Guild. Classes Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. SUNDAY ADULT BIBLE CLASS- Undercroft-10:30 am Topic: The Book of Jude This is a new study starting today. Come & join us! SUNDAY SCHOOL Church Library-10:30 am TUESDAY BIBLE CLASS - Church Library-9:30 am Topic: The Sacraments MEN S BIBLE BREAKFAST - the first Saturday of each month at 8:00 am at Maxfield s Pancake House & Restaurant located the corner of Montgomery Rd. & Ogden Ave (Rt. 34) Topic: The Gospel of Mark Page 2
Mission Corner Rev. Adam and Melanie Sorenson serve the Lord through The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS) as career missionaries in Ethiopia. As the strategic partnership developer for Ethiopia, Adam works with the other LCMS missionaries serving in Ethiopia to build relationships with the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY) as they assist them in training faithful Lutheran pastors and strengthening their Lutheran identity. In addition, Adam works to implement strategies, projects, programs and grants that help further the LCMS partnership with the EECMY. Adam and Melanie have five children - Isaiah, Elijah, Noah, Hezekiah and Nehemiah - who join them on the mission field. Pray for Adam, Melanie and their children as they serve in Ethiopia. Ask God to grant each of them strength and peace as they transition to life and service in Ethiopia and learn the new language and culture. Pray for the church in Ethiopia as they strive to train faithful Lutheran pastors to serve God s people. Let us give thanks to God that the Sorenson family is serving His children in this part of the world. Emmanuel News & Events EMMANUEL OUTREACH VIA ELECTRONIC MEDIA: Now you can listen to the recording of the Sunday Morning Adult Bible Class online by visiting the Emmanuel webpage www.emmanuellutheranaurora.com. You can also download the study guide with Bible verses. One important feature is that you can ask questions and make comments about the study to engage in conversation with people who listen. Invite your friends to attend the online class and join in the conversation. Page 3
WHEN YOU TRAVEL ANYWHERE you may listen to the service online at http://www.wbig1280.com Click on the Listen Live button in the upper right hand corner of the page. FELLOWSHIP AFTER CHURCH: Join us after the worship service for coffee and fellowship in the Undercroft. NEW ISSUES of Strength for the Day are available in the Narthex and on the back door table. HELPING HANDS is a group that works on sewing projects for missions. They will meet on Tues., March 1 st after Bible class at 12:00 pm. Please bring a sack lunch. BOARD OF TRUSTEES will meet on Wed., March 2 nd after the Lenten service at 8:00 pm. MEN S BIBLE BREAKFAST meets this Sat., March 5 th at 8:00 am at Maxfield s Restaurant on Rt. 34 for food, fellowship & study. Come! Join us as we study The Gospel of Mark. EMMANUEL SERVICES BROADCAST CALENDAR: Our Service at Emmanuel is broadcast live on the radio each week on WBIG 1280AM. Emmanuel pays $125.00 each week for this broadcast. If anyone would like to sponsor a Broadcast (for the $125 fee) they can sign up on the Radio Calendar which is on the wall in the entrance to the Church. A member will call you before the date to ask if you want your name or anything else mentioned about your sponsorship of the Service Broadcast. LCMS News & Events EDUCATION & EDIFICATION...Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken and produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL. This week's topics include: The Movie "Risen," The Sermon on the Mount, Martin Luther's "Invocavit" Sermons, The Bread of Life and more. You can listen at your convenience at www.issuesetc.org and on the Lutheran Public Radio mobile app. Page 4
LENTEN SERVICES: Join us every Wednesday from 11am-12 pm for special Lenten service broadcasts during this holy season of prayerful and penitential reflection on your Lutheran (LCMS) Radio Station Worldwide-KFUO.org. Those serving in today s service: 2/28/2016 Preacher: Rev. Michael Graham Elder: Gary Moore Communion Assistant: Jaime Graham Radio Announcer: Joyce Cooper Oil Candle Care: Al & Millie Burmeister Altar Care: Denise Pryor Flower Care: Barbara & Karli Moore Ushers: Paul Odean, captain; Jaime Graham, Michele Odean, William Swenson Those serving in Lenten PM service: 3/2/2016 Preacher: Rev. Michael Graham Elder: Gary Moore Oil Candle Care: Dennis & Lois Patzer Altar Care: Jan Pittman Ushers: Charles Strode, captain; Karli Moore, Jeffrey Secord, Shirley Strode Those serving in next Sunday s service: 3/6/2016 Preacher: Rev. Michael Graham Acolyte: Cole Stephens Elder: Art Cooper Communion Assistant: Gary Moore Radio Announcer: Rosemary Swenson Oil Candle Care: Dennis & Lois Patzer Altar Care: Jan Pittman Flower Care: Ushers: Mark Moser, captain; David Gumz, Jack Hauser, Cole Stephens Page 5
THIS WEEK AT EMMANUEL February 28, through March 6, 2016 TODAY 9:00 am Divine Service w/communion 10:30 am Bible Class 10:30 am Sunday School Tuesday 9:00 am Morning Prayer Office 9:30 am Bible Class 12:00 pm Helping Hands 12:00 pm Church Council Meeting Wednesday 10:00 am Lenten Service 7:00 pm Lenten Service 8:00 pm Board of Trustees Meeting Saturday 8:00 am Men s Bible Breakfast @ Maxfield s 9:30apm Board of Elders Meeting 10:00 am Private Confession/Absolution 10:00 am Jr. Confirmation Sunday 9:00 am Divine Service w/communion 10:30 am Bible Class 10:30 am Sunday School LWML Mites Sunday Next Sunday: Fourth Sunday in Lent Readings: Isaiah 12:1-6 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 + + + + EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH LUTHERAN CHURCH - MISSOURI SYNOD (LCMS) Parish Office Hours: 9 am 2 pm / Tuesday-Friday 550 Fourth Avenue, (Jackson St.), Aurora IL 60505-4860 Office Phone: 630-851-2200 / Fax: 630-851-7269 Website: www.emmanuellutheranaurora.com Emergencies after hours call Rev. Michael Graham at 630-806-8241 Live Broadcast of Sunday Service @ 9am on WBIG, 1280AM Listen online at http://www.wbig1280.com ISSUES, ETC. can be heard Mon.-Fri. from 3-5 at www.issuesetc.org. + + + + Page 6
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