“Get Ready for the Grand ”

June 20, 21, & 22, 2015

Our Communion Practice The Lord’s Supper is a fellowship meal. In this meal Jesus expresses his fellowship with us by giving us his body and blood for the forgiveness of sins. In this meal we also express our fellowship with each other, that is, that we are united in a common confession of faith. We at Emanuel want everyone to enjoy this fellowship meal. However, we cannot ask someone to express agreement with us until we give that person an opportunity to discover what we teach. That is why we schedule frequent Life With God classes to provide an overview of our teachings. Please ask one of our pastors for the date when the next class begins. If you are a member of Emanuel or a member of a WELS or ELS congregation, we invite you to express our common confession by communing with us. You may wish to use the “Personal Preparation for Holy Communion” on page 156 of Christian Worship to examine yourself. Please register your intent to commune as a member or guest by filling out the Friendship Register, which is located at the end of the pew.

Non-Alcoholic Communion Wine Now Available We now offer non-alcoholic white communion wine. You will find it in the center of the communion trays. Following our practice of offering gluten free wafers, if you need to receive non-alcoholic communion wine, please ask the person serving the wine. The white non-alcoholic communion wine is intended only for people who, because of medical or conscience reasons are unable to receive alcohol. We hope this allows more members to receive the blessings of Holy Communion. Please pass this information on to any member you know who can benefit from our new Communion practice.

Emergency Pastor: June 22 – June 28: Pastor Heiges - 920-284-7044

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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. Sunday on WJMQ, 92.3 FM Each Sunday from 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Bible Studies and Fellowship (narthex & various Emanuel rooms) Office Hours & Contact Information 200 E. Quincy Street, New London, WI 54961 Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday - Friday Phone: 920-982-5444 Church Email: [email protected] Church Website: www.emanuelnl.org School Email: [email protected] School Website: elstigers.org

Pastor Bill Heiges, Administrative Pastor: Ext: 311; [email protected]

Pastor Marcus Schulz, Vision/Mission/Outreach Pastor:

Ext: 310; [email protected]

Matt Foley, Principal: Ext: 112; [email protected]

Jack VandeGuchte, Youth & Family Staff Minister: Ext: 314; [email protected]

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 [email protected] 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!

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Large Print Hymnals Large-print copies of the service are available for anyone in need – please ask an usher for a copy.

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.

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”.

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.

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 [email protected]

Richard Yerkey, Executive Director Emanuel Prayer Group: 920-740-0782 [email protected] or [email protected]

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Last Weekend’s Attendance: 658 Last Weekend’s Guest Attendance: 50

This Week’s Today’s Light Bible Readings Week 21 (June 22 – June 27) Monday ...... Judges 3:1 – 31 Tuesday ...... Judges 4:1 – 5:31 Wednesday ...... Judges 6:1 – 8:34 Thursday ...... Judges 9:1 – 10:18 Friday ...... Judges 11:1 – 12:15 Saturday...... Judges 13:1 – 16:31

Prayer & Thanks Anniversary Ken & Sylvia Braatz – 70 years Marlin & Shirley Brown – 60 years Larry & Luci Schlueter – 46 years Wayne & Lori Steingraber – 34 years Baptism Meadow Lynn Ott – after the 10:30 service Autumn Irene Schewe – during the 10:30 service Flowers The flowers on the altar IHO Ken & Sylvia Braatz’ 70th anniversary Radio Broadcast The radio broadcast was sponsored in memory of Audrey Wege, M/M Fred Wege, M/M Leonard Matz by the Melvin Wege family Wedding Lindsey Mathewson & Charles Spiegelberg – Sat., June 27 at 1:00

This Week at Emanuel Ev. Lutheran Church & School

Saturday – 2:00 p.m. – Wedding – Scarlett Polley & Wayne Koehler - Offsite 5:15 p.m. – Worship with Communion 5:15 p.m. – VBS group sings during the service 6:15 p.m. – Ice Cream Social for VBS group – School Commons Sunday – 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. – Worship with Communion 4 Page

Monday – Office Hours: 8:00am – 3:00pm 9:30 a.m. – St. Joseph Residence Service– St. Joe’s Chapel 6:30 p.m. – Worship with Communion Tuesday – Office Hours: 8:00am – 3:00pm Wednesday – Office Hours: 8:00am – 3:00pm 12:00 p.m. - “Lunch Break” Bible Study – Community Room Thursday – Office Hours: 8:00am – 3:00pm 6:30 a.m. – “Breakfast Bible Class” at Marly’s Restaurant 9:15 a.m. – “Trinity Terrace Bible Study” – at Trinity Terrace 7:00 p.m. – Emanuel Prayer Evening – Community Room Friday – Office Hours: 8:00am – 3:00pm Saturday – 1:00 p.m. – Wedding – Lindsey Mathewson & Charles Spiegelberg – Church Proper 5:15 p.m. – Worship – Service of the Word Sunday – 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. – Worship – Service of the Word Monday – Office Hours: 8:00am – 3:00pm 9:30 a.m. – St. Joseph Residence Service– St. Joe’s Chapel 6:30 p.m. – Worship – Service of the Word

Announcements

Call Returned Dear Congregation of Emanuel Lutheran; After weeks of deliberation and prayer, and more than a few decisions and reversals, I have decided to return the call to serve as a teacher. I pray that you are able to fill the vacancy left by this decision. I am certain you will continue to prosper under your current faculty. I thank you very much for the consideration. I feel that while I found Emanuel Lutheran to be a very good school I am more needed here to help St. Stephen’s Lutheran get to where Emanuel Lutheran is now. I thank you for any prayers you have said for me during this time of deliberation and I pray for your school’s continued success in spreading the Gospel message. God’s Blessings, Jared R Brennan 5 Page

FVL Schools Analysis Report Three upcoming Open Meetings will be held to share the findings of the FVL Schools Analysis Report. These meetings are being offered regionally to make it easier for interested people from across the Valley to attend. Parents, church leaders, teachers, principals, pastors all are encouraged to come, hear the findings, and share their thoughts on how Christian education in the Fox River Valley can be strengthened by stronger partnerships. of dates and times for the meetings is listed below. Interested individuals may attend whichever session fits their schedule.  Wed, June 24 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Mark-DePere in the Hillside Room  Thursday June 25 at 6:30 p.m. at Trinity-Neenah in the gym

Emanuel Emanuel's next blood drive will be held on Tuesday, June 30 from 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. Sign up at the Welcome Center, or www.save3lives.org or call Beth at 982-7544. Walk-ins are also welcome.

Financial Assistance For students planning to attend Fox Valley Lutheran High School, Luther Prep, Martin Luther College, Wisconsin Lutheran College, or Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary during the 2015-2016 school year----- Members of Emanuel attending any of these schools in the upcoming school year may apply for financial assistance from Emanuel. The financial assistance forms are available upon request from the Emanuel office. Completed applications must be returned by July 17, 2015 and may be dropped off or mailed to the Emanuel office, Attn: Financial Assistance Committee or may be mailed directly to any of the members of the Financial Assistance Committee: Sue Obertin, Randy Schoenrock, or Gloria Swedesky. Questions can be directed to any of these members of the committee. Sue Obertin (982-5205)

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WELS Night At Miller Park Join other WELS churches from around the area for a fun filled with fellowship and baseball at Miller Park. The second annual WELS Night at Miller Park will be held on Friday, August 14 for a 7:10 p.m. game. The Brewers will play the Phillies. Tickets for WELS members are discounted up to 50% off select tickets and are reserved all together in a block. WELS President Mark Schroeder will be throwing out a ceremonial first pitch and Koiné lead singer Brian Davison will be singing the National Anthem. Tickets can be purchased online at Brewers.com/WELS. Deadline to purchase tickets is Monday, August 3. Emanuel will not be taking a bus, so people will have to find their own transportation and get their own tickets for the game.

FVL News  FVL School Office and SCRIP Office summer hours are now posted on our website. Check out the Summer Hours link on our home page for more details.  The 2015-16 FVL school calendar has been posted to our website. Click on Students/Calendars. Orientation day for next year will be Tuesday, August 25. Parents - watch for information about the upcoming school year to be sent to your home in July.  Lutheran Vanguard of Wisconsin now has their summer schedule posted to their web: http://www.lutheranvanguard.org/home. They will perform at the Field Show Competition at FVL on Friday, June 26 at 7:30 pm. $12 Adult/$5 Children 12 and under.

Attendance & Offering Information

Last Week’s Attendance ...... 658 Average attendance since July 1 (50 weeks) ...... 786

Last Week’s Offerings ...... $ 16,610 Average offerings since July 1 (50 weeks) ...... $ 21,255 Average amount needed weekly for budget ...... 21,753 7 Page

When? Wednesdays 10:30am

June 24 – w/picnic, Lunch provided after story time July 8, 22 – regular – Devotion, story time and sand play August 5 – w/picnic, Lunch provided after story time

Where? Hatten Park Playground Near the Pavilion

Who? Children ages 0-5 must be accompanied by an adult FREE Led by Michelle Dobberstein Bring your friends and neighbors!

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Northern Wisconsin Youth Retreat

Heartwood Conference Center and Retreat Trego, Wisconsin (www.heartwoodconferencecenter.com) July 15-18, 2015

**UPDATED INFORMATION**

Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. (Colossians 3:1-3)

Due to a wide range of circumstances, the Rally has been revamped to be more of a retreat. Youth groups from throughout the district are being invited to have a far more personal and hopefully meaningful time with one another and with God.

When you come, you will enjoy God’s Word, physical and mental individual and team challenges. We will have devotions each morning and evening with open discussions on how God’s Word applies to you today, play games on their acres of campus such as volleyball, disc golf, and , bonfires, as well as swim, canoe, and kayak in their lake! It will absolutely be an experience you will never forget!

 The Hidden Retreat is for teens entering grades 9-12 or just finished with 12th grade.  The Hidden Retreat will be held July 15-18, 2015. The registration fee is $75 per teen and must be received by July 1, 2015. Do not wait to send in your registration forms and payment until the last minute. Plan ahead!  Register online today at www.Hidden2015.com and be sure to share this event with your friends and classmates!

If you have any questions or if you would like to receive registration information, contact Jack Vande Guchte at:

[email protected] or 920.982.5444 ext 314

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Volunteer Schedules

Communion Servers June 20-21-22: (5:15) Lee Shaw, vacant, vacant; (8:00) Rich Platz, Peter Krueger, Randy Behnke; (10:30) John Schewe, Bruce Davis, Dave Meyer; (6:30) Dave Neumann

Greeters June 20-21-22: (5:15) Joyce Hoffman, M/M Dan Laird; (8:00) Judy Gorges, M/M Frank Dobbert, vacant; (10:30) M/M Arnie Heise, M/M Dennis Dobberstein; (6:30) Janet Prey June 27-28-29: (5:15) Angie Kamba, M/M Lee Shaw; (8:00) M/M Carl Gloede, Dorothy Neilson, M/M David Anderson; (10:30) M/M Curt Sommer, Evelyn Rosenow; (6:30) M/M Ozzie Radtke

Sound-Booth June 20-21-22: (5:15) Joe Dexter; (8:00) Ken Olson; (10:30) Tori Rhoden; (6:30) Joe Dexter June 27-28-29: (5:15) Don Schmoll; (8:00) Ken Olson; (10:30) Tori Rhoden; (6:30) Scarlett Koehler

Ushers The Month of June: (5:15) Dave & Janet Bessette, Wayne & Delores Dean; (8:00) Barry Hoewisch, Harry Blum, Art Gerndt, Danke/Krause/Krueger; (10:30) Al Tank, Bob Danke, Scott Lenzner, Marv Handschke; (6:30) Mike Knapp, volunteers needed

Welcome/Information Center June 20-21-22: (5:15) Lee & Judy Shaw; (8:00) Rich & Cindy Platz; (10:30) Cathy Volz; (6:30) Ozzie & Carol Radtke June 27-28-29: (5:15) Greg & Cherie Michaelson; (8:00) Pat Schoen; (10:30) Joanne Kuppernus; (6:30) Laureen Gagnow

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“Get Ready for the Grand Finale”

Opening Hymn (8:00,10:30,6:30) ...... Speak, O Lord – CWS 735 Baptism (10:30) ...... CW p. 12 – Autumn Irene Schewe Order of Worship ...... Divine Service II – p. 28 CW Supplement Song of Praise (5:15,8:00,10:30) ...... Glory be to God – p. 30 CWS Prayer of the Day Anthen (5:15) ...... “In God We Live, Move, & Exist” (VBS Students) Vacation Bible School Lesson Review from the Week (5:15) Anthem (5:15) ...... “Bless the Lord – 10,000 Reasons” (VBS Students) Gospel Lesson ...... Mark 4:26-34 (p. 994) Anthen (5:15) ...... “Go and Make Disciples” (VBS Students) Hymn of the Day (8:00,10:30,6:30) ...... Jerusalem the Golden – CWS 728 Message ...... 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 (p. 1144) Nicene Creed ...... p. 32 CW Supplement Offering ...... Please sign one of the Friendship Registers located in the pews Prayer of the Church The Sacrament ...... p. 33 CW Supplement The Lord’s Prayer ...... p. 35 CW Supplement Distribution ...... Continuous Flow Distribution Hymns ...... Here, O My Lord, I See You Face to Face – CW 315 Crown Him with Many Crowns – CW 341 O Savior, Precious Savior – CW 368

Prayer & Benediction...... p. 37 CW Supplement Presiding Minister & Message – Pastor Marcus Schulz Organist – Miss Lynn Schmidt

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