Emanuel Lutheran Church March 2019 Enlightener 125th Anniversary ~ Sunday, August 25, 2019 1960-1969~ Even though Emanuel was served by vice pastors for the first six and a half years of this decade, worship services were held every Sunday. The children of the congregation enjoyed an active Sunday School program throughout the sixties. Each year a Christmas program of songs and recitations was presented to the congregation. Members of the Luther League taught alongside the dedicated adult leaders. Vacation Bible School was held each summer either at the church or the Skandia School. Emanuel s confirmation program went into transition in 1966 after the arrival of Pastor Thomas Lindblad, with a longer program beginning at a younger age; 6th, 7th & 8th graders attended the confirmation program. Sunday Worship Service 9 a.m. Sunday School and Adult Forum 10:15 a.m. Michael Holman, LLM (231)824-6757 (cell) holmi@1fj.com Emanuel Lutheran Church: 906-942-7245 emanuel@tds.net www.be-lutheran.org Emanuel Lutheran Church of Skandia
Congregational Leadership Michael Holman, LLM (231)824-6757 (cell) Email: holmi@1fj.com Office Hours: Thurs. & Fri. 9AM-2PM Council Members Sandi Ruotsi Mary Lou Behrens Jolene Kokko Betsy Koski Jane Sims Jesse Kainulainen Dan Bahrman Christian Education Betsy Koski ~ Confirmation Leah Kainulainen, Karen Maki ~ Sunday School Sandi Ruotsi ~ Adult Forum Office Jolene Kokko ~ Office Assistant Emanuel Lutheran Church has both a Face Book Page and website! Catch up on upcoming and past events, our monthly calendar and Enlightener newsletters at: www.be-lutheran.org Committee Leaders Sandi Ruotsi ~ Council President Barb Bach ~ Stewardship Sarah Kimball ~ Outreach Betsy Koski ~ Christian Education Betsy Koski ~ 125th Anniversary Committee Leah Kainulainen ~ Youth Mission Jane Sims ~ Worship & Music Roger Kimball ~ Building & Property Pam Bahrman~ Cemetery Business Manager The deadline for submitting information for the April Enlightener is Sunday, March 24. Sunday Worship Service is at 9 AM with Sunday School and Adult Forum at 10:15 AM through June.
~ Thanks to Those Who Serve~ Date Acolyte Ushers Lector 03/03 Tiffany Ridolphi Jessie & Leah Kainulainen Sandi Ruotsi 03/1 0 Hailey Ridolphi Bahrman Family Barb Bach 03/17 Luke Kainulainen Roger & Sarah Kimball Jesse Kainulainen 03/24 Tiffany Ridolphi Tom & Barb Bach Donna Oliver 03/31 Hailey Kainulainen Dale Weingartner & Richard Cooke Laurie Kass Birthday Blessings March 1 ~ Johnny Bergdahl March 5 ~ Michelle Whitaker, Mark Shelton, Pastor Chad Christiansen Anniversary Blessings March 10 ~ Mark & Melissa Krans March 12~ Laura Thompson March 14~ Lani Yearicks March 20 ~Karen Bahrman March 23~ Jeff Sims March 27~Dean Wilson March 28~ Sammi DuVall Welcome to Michael Holman serving us as our Licensed Lay Minister both at Emanuel and Bethany Church of Negaunee! Please note his contact information for any needs you may have; hospitalizations or illness visitations or emergencies. Michael s office hours at Emanuel are Thursday and Friday, 9AM-2PM. Please call the office first if you are stopping in to see Michael to be sure he is in the office, as meetings and visits may alter his schedule, 942-7245.
Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Grace and peace to you. We have come to the end of another season in the church year, as well as the end of winter, yes I said it, the end of winter. Spring is just around the corner even though we may not see it just yet. The darkness is giving way to the light and soon, well perhaps not so soon, the snow will be all gone. During this season of Epiphany we have had the Glory of God revealed to us through Jesus the Christ, and have been tasked with a very difficult thing, called into a radically new life, counter to the culture that surrounds us. We have had glimpses of what God is up in our lives, calling us into lives of service to those who are in need, sharing the radical love that has been poured out upon us. As we enter this new season, this time called Lent, we are asked once again to do a difficult thing. We are called to a time of reflection of self-examination searching to define what it is that we hold closest tour hearts. It is also a time when we share the church with all who surround us. We look to our treasure and show that treasure in word and deed to a world that is so hungry for a break for the calamities that seem to be everywhere. May we continue on our journey with open hearts and open minds looking for whatever it is that God is up to in our lives. Peace, Michael The 125th Anniversary event of Pastor Chad leading worship on March 24 had to be cancelled. We were looking forward to his visit, but hope to see him in August for our 125th Anniversary program and dinner.
When the spring weather finally arrives and the melting snow makes it possible, the new roof project for the sanctuary will begin! Meanwhile, a monthly loan payment of $466 is made to Mission Investments. Please remember in order to meet this payment we need monthly donations above your usual contribution to Emanuel, please designate them as new roof. We encourage all congregation members to help with the finances of this project and with your commitment help to keep our church building in great shape for many years to come! Thrivent Choice Dollars ~If you are a member of Thrivent and you have Thrivent Choice Dollars to be donated, they must be directed or assigned by March 31, 2019. Thank You for Supporting our New Roof! A GoFundMe campaign has also been set up online for our new roof! Please share it with your friends and family via face book, twitter and email. You can do a search on the website www.gofundme.com with the words Skandia, MI or you can use the following link: gofundme.com/h7rdwp-new-roof-for-church As of March 1 we have raised $2125 thru GoFundMe!
Emanuel s food donation barrel known as the Country Cupboard is located near the entry to the fellowship hall. We gladly accept non perishable food items, paper products, cleaning supplies and health/beauty aids. Donations will be brought to our local St. Vincent s in Gwinn or the Food Pantry at Victory Church of Sawyer. So the next time you are grocery shopping, why not pick up something extra to donate to Emanuel s outreach effort to help feed our community. With our winter season now here, if inclement weather ever causes our Sunday Worship services to be cancelled, we will have a message on our phone reflecting the cancellation, 942-7245. Please call if roads are questionable before traveling. Quilting for Lutheran World Relief has resumed at Toni Peterson s home, 214 Maple Grove Road, on Tuesdays at 9 :30 a.m. All are invited to join; you need no quilting experience! We always are in need of used flat sheets and thread, both for sewing and tying the quilts. Remember in Prayer Our members, family, and friends who are ill, have health concerns, are grieving, or are in need. Our members who are absent from worship and unable to attend Herb Anderson and prayers for Lori Linna-Cooke and the family of Russell Kanerva. Our Thanks and Praise to God. If you have a prayer request, please let the office know by calling or by leaving a message at 942-7245.
Valentine cards for members and friends of our congregation were made and mailed by our Sunday School youth this February. We received notes and comments of thanks from many for the Valentines and for remembering them! Thank you to our youth and Sunday School teachers Leah and Karen! Sion Lutheran Church of Chatham PRESENTS An Afternoon of Music Sunday, March 17, 3 p.m. At Sion Lutheran Church~M-94 in Chatham Featuring: The Gospel Guys Munising Vanguards Sion Choir Saturday Night Praise Choir The Cold Springs Band Ron McGrady Paul Essinger & Kianna Perron Marianne Kolpack & Allina Kolpack Hand Chime Choir ~All are Invited~ Free of Charge~
~Outreach Update~ Coming in March, confirmation students and leaders are invited to the 2019 Marked! Event. These events include music, worship, learning, food, fun and service projects. Each year participants compile kits used for Lutheran World Relief. This year kits include: Light-weight bath size towel, dark color recommended Bath size bars of soap (8 9 oz. size in original wrapper) Adult-size toothbrush Sturdy combs Metal nail clippers attached nail file optional We will collect these items on the table near the windows in the fellowship hall and be sure they reach a site where a Marked! Event is being held in March. Thank you for your donations! With the season of spring approaching we are thinking about offering classes at Emanuel not only for our congregation to attend but for our community to be invited. We have talked about; holding a weekly exercise class, informational classes about senior living availabilities, improving our health & wellness through nutrition, stress reduction, a painting class, a support group for those experiencing chronic pain or illness, just as a few ideas. What would you like to see offered? Do you know of a possible instructor or speaker? Please let Sarah, or the office know your thoughts and ideas! Thank you for your important input and keep an eye out for these exciting opportunities to spruce up ourselves this spring! In 2019, the Superior Watershed Partnership Energy Conservation Corps will be installing free solar arrays for eligible low-income families in Marquette County. Funding was provided by the Superior Watershed, the United way of Marquette County and the C.S. Mott Foundation. Information for those qualifying and an application form is posted in the fellowship hall bulletin board.
February Council Highlights Nominations of Officers for 2019: President-Sandi Ruotsi, Vice President- Tabled until March, Secretary-Jolene Kokko, Treasurer-Betsy Koski, Financial Secretary-Jane Sims. Joys: It is a joy to have Michael at Emanuel! Bibles will be given to 2nd & 3rd graders during the April 7 worship service. This July is the National ELCA Youth Gathering in Minneapolis and wondering if any of Emanuel s youth were planning to attend. The Outreach Committee is collecting items for the upcoming Marked! Events for confirmation students and advisors in March. Youth will put together kits for Lutheran World Relief. Emanuel will collect the items and be sure they get to someone attending the events. The stewardship Committee met and reviewed the time/talent forms from their fall program. Their focus for the upcoming year is A Small but Healthy congregation. Their next meeting is April 14. 125th Anniversary Committee-The first draft of the second mailing brochure is being proofed. Jane Sims is waiting for a response form the The Gospel Guys singing group for a concert as an event for our 125th Anniversary. Plans have been made for the Ecumenical Worship Services and Soup Suppers during Lent. Sign-up will be on the kitchen counter for soups/breads/ desserts. On the other 2 Wednesdays during Lent, Michael will have services here at Emanuel. Installation date for Michael is Sunday, March 17 during worship. Ash Wednesday Worship Service at Emanuel will be March 6 at 7 p.m. Local Benevolence Designation for February is the Salvation Army Heating Assistance Program and for March the Warming Center in Marquette. Both the Financial Secretary & Treasurer s reports were reviewed and accepted. The next council meeting will be Sunday, March 31 at 1 p.m. Entire minutes are posted on the bulletin boards in the fellowship hall & sanctuary entries.
March 2019 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat. Confirmation 5PM Weds. 1 2 3 Worship 9AM Sunday School/ Adult Forum 10:15AM 4 5 6 Ash Wednesday Worship Service 7PM 7 8 9 Steward- Cast 2019 10:30-12 N Online 10 Worship 9AM Sunday School/ Adult Forum 10:15AM Daylight Saving Time Begins 17 Worship with Installation of Michael 9AM Sunday School/ Adult Forum 10:15AM 24 Worship 9AM Sunday School/ Adult Forum 10:15AM 11 12 13 18 19 20 25 26 27 Lenten Worship Service/Soup Supper at Community Covenant Church 6PM Lenten Worship Service/Soup Supper at Skandia Methodist 6PM Lenten Worship at Emanuel 6PM 14 15 16 21 22 23 28 29 30 31 Worship 9AM Sunday School/ Adult Forum 10:15AM Council Mtg. 1PM 1 2 3 Lenten Worship Service/ Soup Supper at Emanuel 6PM
Ash Wednesday & Lent 2019 Worship Schedule: Wednesday, March 6 ~ Ash Wednesday Service at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 13~ Ecumenical Midweek Lenten Service and Soup Supper at Community Covenant Church, 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 20~ Ecumenical Midweek Lenten Service and Soup Supper at Hope Methodist Church, 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 27 ~Midweek Lenten Service 6 p.m. at Emanuel Wednesday, April 3~Ecumenical Midweek Lenten Service and Soup Supper at Emanuel, 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 10~ Midweek Lenten Service 6 p.m. at Emanuel stewardcast 2019 Invitation As communities of Jesus that nurture life-changing relationships with God, one another and the world, we live with a daring confidence about what we are called to do as steward leaders. This confidence reflects the vitality we find in Jesus Christ, our own spiritual life and our desire to participate in what God is doing today. This online event provides an opportunity to hear stories and learn how leaders across the church are enhancing congregational vitality in and through their ministry. You are invited to join us on Saturday, March 9, 10:30 a.m. to 12Noon CST Participation in this event requires no registration. On the morning of March 9, simply go to: http:www.elca.org/stewardship Watch this webcast in your own home or church. A "Viewing Party" will be held at the Synod Office in Marquette. Pastor Jim will provide the popcorn and refreshments!
The March Enlightener Emanuel Lutheran Church ELCA P.O. Box 160 Skandia, MI 49885 Emanuel Lutheran Church is a people centered in Christ, rich in heritage and beauty, living out Christ s openness to all. Our ministry is to spread the Word of God in our community through service, education and fellowship, creating a sense of family as we break bread together in the company of Christ. Sunday Worship Time 9 a.m. Sunday School & Adult Forum 10:15 a.m.