First Sunday of Lent worship from Emmanuel Lutheran, Shenandoah IA February 21st 2021
God will answer our prayers for rebuilding what is vital for our lives. We see through the Lower Story of Nehemiah’s live How the Lord, God of heaven and earth, caught him up in the, much larger than himself, Upper Story of God restoring to Himself the faithful exiles. Restored to Judah and made secure they waited another 400 years for God to again do something new. Today, after Jesus resurrection and ascension, God, is still making each of us new as we turn to Him for all that is good. This season of Lent, worship and prayer are key aspects of our journey toward the fullness of Joy on Easter.
We pray you are blessed to worship with this service. Emmanuel Lutheran, Shenandoah, Iowa. PastorKurt@Yahoo.com
EMMANUEL ANNOUNCEMENTS – February 21, 2021
The following is the normal schedule; all gatherings/events are subject to change. REMEMBER: Social Distancing at all functions will be observed. Masks (adults & children) are in the foyer for your safety and the safety of the congregation.
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TODAY, SUNDAY – FEBRUARY 21, 2021 1st Sunday in Lent
9:15 a.m. Sunday School
9:15-10:10 a.m. Day’s lessons, discussion with Coffee social distancing in the Fellowship Hall observed.
10:30 a.m. Worship with Installation of new Council Members
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22
9:00 a.m. Quilting
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28 2nd Sunday in Lent
9:15 a.m. Sunday School
9:15-10:10 a.m. Day’s lessons, discussion with Coffee social distancing in the Fellowship Hall observed.
10:30 a.m. Worship
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SUNDAY, MARCH 7 3rd Sunday in Lent
9:15 a.m. Sunday School
9:15-10:10 a.m. Day’s lessons, discussion with Coffee social distancing in the Fellowship Hall observed.
10:30 a.m. Worship
Monday, February 8
9:00 a.m. Quilting
5:30 p.m. Deacons Meeting
6:30 p.m. Council Meeting
At the end of January, Financial Secretary Kris Sherman placed your donation/offering document for 2020 in your Narthex Mail Box; if you haven’t already picked yours up, please stop by your mailbox. If you have any questions as to the amount listed, please contact her at 246-1215.
ANNUAL MEETING:
Dan Hansen and Steve Jensen are the newly elected members of the Council. 1 more member is needed to serve a 3-year term. If you are interested becoming a Council Member, please contact the Church Office (emmlutheran@yahoo.com 246-3287) to volunteer. Please contact the office if you would like to volunteer to be a Deacon – 2 are needed.
The 2021 Budget was passed. The Finance and Stewardship Committee kept this year’s Budget about the same as last year.
Emmanuel is looking for 2-3 members who would be willing to review and update our Constitution. If you would like to help, please contact the Church Office.
If you would like an Annual Meeting Booklet (and you should), copies can be found on the foyer table. If you want to have a copy mailed to you, contact the Church Office.
The “Noisy Offering” collection can is be on the Foyer Table. The Church Council has designated the offering to go to The Shenandoah Police Department to help purchase, train and pay for the extra costs of a new Police Dog for the K-9 Program. The collection can is on the foyer table and it will be there for the entire month of February.
OFFERING ENVELOPES CAN BE FOUND ON THE USHER’S CABINET IN
THE NARTHEX OR ON THE CONSOLE OUTSIDE THE CHURCH OFFICE.
Thanks to a generous donation, we are assured of having the funds to finish the Steeple project, so we are also receiving contributions to the much needed Church Sign which was put on hold this spring. If you are donating to either of these funds, please clearly note “STEEPLE FUND” or “CHURCH SIGN” on your envelope and on the memo line. You can place your donation in the offering plate
OR in the collection can on the foyer table.
The 2021 YEARBOOK is now being organized. If you have any changes i.e. address, telephone number, no land line, cell phone number, family members, e-mail address, etc. PLEASE let the Church Office know so they can be placed correctly in the YEARBOOK. It will be published following the Annual Meeting on February 14.
Readers are needed for March 21 and March 28. With many choosing to view our taped and live-streaming services, our list of readers has dwindled. If you are coming to in-person Church and would like to read, the sign-up sheet is on the foyer table OR contact the office 246-3287/emmlutheran@yahoo.com to find out what dates are still open for you to read. Thank You!
Pastor: Kurt Hoover Organist: Steve Richardson Reader: Acolyte: Lily Wittmer
Ushers/Greeters: undesignated
February Altar Committee: Carla Morrow and Becky DeWild
Pastor Kurt’s contacts: 1-515-850-7670 kurtshoover@ymail.com
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Please share along with our webpage: emmanuel-lutheran.com
Next Sunday’s (February 27, 2021) Scriptures/Psalm:
First Reading: Isaiah 9:1b-7 Psalm Luke 1:68-75
Second Reading: Hebrews 1:1-4 The Gospel: Luke 2:22-40
The STORY Readings: Matthew chapter 1-2; Luke chapters 1-2; John chapter 1
OFFERING: Weekly Budget $ 1,934.87 Last Sunday’s Offering $ 1505.00
Budget to Date $13,544.09 Offering to Date $12,813.50
PRAYER LIST/PRAYER CONCERNS
For those in the Military; For those serving overseas;
For Law Enforcement, Fire Crews and First Responders;
For those who have been quarantined due to the COVID-19 virus;
For the residents of the Care Centers;
For the nurses and employees of the Care Centers;
For Allen Holmes who has health issues;
For Neva Meek who is in the hospitable recovering from pneumonia;
In these times many are feeling overwhelmed, depressed, and out of sorts with concern for you and yours we offer these resources for you or to refer a loved one to Several agencies are available to help:
Reach Pastor Kurt : 1-515-850-7670; pastorkurt@yahoo.com
or these resources listed below:
Hope4Iowa (844-673-4469) is a line for confidential Mental Health and disabilities connection.
Rural Issues and Agriculture (800-447-1985) 24 hour/7 days a week a counselor available.
Iowa Warm Line (844-775-9276) to get in touch with a COVID Recovery Iowa counselor.
Family activities and resources are available thru www.COVIDrecoveryiowa.org complete a confidential form to access family resources or request a counselor to contact you.
Call 211 and a United Way representative can connect you with assistance in your area.
Also: Southwest Iowa Families (712-542-3051) OR Southwestiowafamilies.com
Waubonsie Mental Health Center: Clarinda (712-542-2388) Shenandoah (712- 581-7900).
Addiction: Zion Recovery Services (246-4832)
Suicide Prevention (1-800-273-8255)
For updated information: Iowa Coronavirus Information or you can go to the website to schedule a test, with or without symptoms.
Iowa Coronavirus InformationDiscover the latest resources, maps, and information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in your community.
Pastor Kurt Hoover
515-850-7670