Emmanuel Lutheran Church & School (Missouri Synod)

February 21, 2021

EMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH (Missouri Synod) Emmanuel “God With Us” A Stephen Ministry Congregation Ninth & Beaver - York, Nebraska 68467 www.emmanuelyorkne.com Church Phone: 402-362-3655 Fax: 402-362-5485 School Phone: 402-362-6575 Emergency Phone: 710-9208 CCLI #949043 Mike Neidow [email protected]. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Senior Pastor Ben Kaiser [email protected] ……...………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………Associate Pastor Brad Wellmann [email protected] …….…………………………………………….………………….Principal Emmanuel-Faith Lutheran School

WELCOME! We are glad you are worshiping with us today! It is our desire to have a welcoming and safe worship atmosphere. Please silence your cell phone.

WELCOME on this Fourth Sunday in Advent. Advent is drawing to a close as we begin to glimpse at the story of Jesus’ birth prophesied in the Old Testament and proclaimed in the New Testament. The birth of Jesus is imminent. The salvation of our Lord is near. Angel Gabriel gives us hope and comfort with these words spoken to Mary, “Nothing is impossible for God.”

STEPHEN MINISTRY - Every day you see people who are hurting - those who have lost a job, lost a loved one, going through divorce...Stephen Ministers are God’s Ministry and can help you through a difficult time. Contact Jim Fehringer if you or someone you know could be helped by this ministry.

The City of York has issued a mandate requiring the wearing of face masks in public indoor places through February 28, 2021.

February 21, 2021

ORDER OF SERVICE

SONG…………………………………………….The Compassion Hymn…………………………………………………………(Page 8-9)

INVOCATION P: In the name of God the Father C: Thank You, Father, for sending Your only Son into the world to redeem my life from the pit of death and hell. P: In the name of God the Son C: Thank you, Jesus, for redeeming me with Your holy, precious blood and Your innocent suffering and death. P: In the name of God the Holy Spirit. C: Thank You, Holy Spirit, for bringing me to faith and into the family of God. Amen.

SONG…………………………………………………….Beneath the Cross………………………………………………….……..(Page 10)

CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION P: Since God has shown us His unconditional love by sending Jesus to die for our sins, let us confidently confess our sins to Him, knowing He is merciful and will forgive us our sins. C: Merciful Father, I confess that I have not lived as Your child in my thinking, speaking and doing. Neither have I reached out in loving ways to members of my family, to my friends or to my neighbors. I have failed miserable. Yet, Friend of sinners, I come to You asking for mercy, for forgiveness, for restoration of all broken relationships in the power of Jesus’ name. Amen. P: Jesus says, “Greater love has no one than this that he lay down his life for his friends.” Upon this your confession, I, as a called and ordained servant of the Word, announce the grace of God unto all of you. In the stead and by the command of our Lord Jesus Christ, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen.

CONFESSION OF FAITH The Apostles’ Creed I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

OLD TESTAMENT READING……………………… Isaiah 49:8-15

EPISTLE …………… Romans 9:6-18

HOLY GOSPEL………………… Luke 15:11-32

P: The Holy Gospel, according to St. Luke the 15th chapter. C: (sung) Glory to You, O Lord. following reading: P: This is the Gospel of the Lord. C: (sung) Praise to You, O Christ.

HYMN…………………………………..…………Great is Thy Faithfulness……………………………………………………..LSB #809

SERMON

HYMN……………………………….……….Glory Be to Jesus……………………………………………………………………..LSB #433

+ FOR PERSONAL REFLECTION +

While on earth, Jesus demonstrated the way we are to act toward our heavenly Father, our families, our neighbors and our world. Jesus lived the perfect, obedient life that we are unable to live. He was faithful where we are unfaithful. In spite of our disobedience and unfaithfulness, He calls us to be His stewards and equips and empowers us to carry out His work. “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace “(1 Peter 4:10).

PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH/LORD’S PRAYER

BENEDICTION P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God the Father, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you now and forever. C: Amen.

HYMN…………………………..…Love in Christ is Strong and Living………………………………………………….…..LSB #706

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES *call the church office if you plan to attend* 8:00 am - masks required when entering/exiting & out of pew 10:30 am - masks required throughout entire time at church Adult Bible Class and Sunday School at 9:15 am

HOLY COMMUNION - Call the church office if you desire to commune Monday -1:30 pm - 2:00 pm Tuesday - 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm Wednesday - 10:00 am - 10:30 am

LENTEN SERVICES - call the church office if you plan to attend 3:30 pm & 7:00 pm February 24; March 3, 10, 17, 24

RADIO MINISTRY - KAWL Radio - 1370 AM & KOOL 103.5 FM- 10:30 am Service LUTHERAN HOUR - KAWL Radio - 1370 AM & KOOL 103.5 FM- 7:30 am on Sundays Our church services online - www.emmanuelyork.com, “Join us online”, Livestream

Today’s radio and internet broadcast is sponsored by Rick & Cheryl Steever in loving memory of Arlin and Dorothy Gocke and John & Eleanor Steever.

Birthdays this week: Elaine Battreall, David Blum, Jordyn Reynolds, Levi Leif, Susan Stuhr, Tracey Evans, Jill Koch, Ben Scamehorn, Jessica Bellfiore, Waylon Hullinger, Danielle Kaliff, Porter Brahmsteadt, Rick Gruber, Carl Jacobsen, Kelly Taylor, Nikoli Walbrecht, Gale Bristol, Sheila Grieb, Jon Larsen, Cheryl Sackschewsky.

Anniversaries this week: Phil & Wanda Hall, Paul & Kellie Skaggs, Andrew & Stephanie Andersen, Ladd & Cindy Goff.

LAST WEEK Attendance Worship . . . Bible Study. . Midweek. .. . Sunday School. . . Financial Stewardship Needed weekly…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..$29,328.73 Received Last Week - envelopes & loose plate …………………………………………………………………………………………..…$26,388.32 Received - Online giving……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…..……..$0 Summary through January 2021 Offerings received……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..$60,778.24 School funds received…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….$24,505.18 Debt retirement received……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..$1,799.00 Other receipts………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…….$619.43 Total receipts……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……$87,701.85 Actual expenses…………………………………………..…………………………………………………………..………………………………$107,564.88 Net Gain………..……………………………………….……..……………………………………………………………………………….………$(19,863.03) Bank Note Balance as of 02/08/21 .…………………………………..………………………………………………………………………….…………...$65,000.00

Parish News & Notes Bulletin announcements deadline - Wednesday at Noon

PRAYERS

Jean Siebert, Dan Barrett, Doug Nienhueser, Dale Haack, Cindy McLean, Dee Quiring, Dee Graham, Pat Hoffart, Stan Schlueter, Robin Staehr, Oliver Lauber, Robin Schermbeck, Beth Egenes, Bette Pohlman, Paulette Heiden, Deb Dahlke, Scott & Jade Buehrer, Lou Hoffman, Lynda Kreutzer, Leslie McKeown, Dick Troester, Ruthie Castens, Kathy Kern, Jan Bedient, Armed Forces protecting our Country.

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

REMINDER - Please call the church office if you plan to attend Sunday services to ensure safe social distancing between households.

Baptized later today will be Esmeray Imani Steider, daughter of Mina Steider. May God bless and keep Esmeray in her baptismal grace.

Lenten devotions and materials are available for your family at the Information Center.

Meals on Wheels will be delivered by Emmanuel during March. To help deliver, sign up at the Information Center or contact Karen Kohtz at 402-366-2713 for more information.

Friday Fun Night for all high school age students, led by Concordia Youth Ministry, will be held here at Emmanuel on February 26, 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm. COVID safety procedures will be implemented. Contact Pastor Kaiser with any questions.

ELY Little Caesar Pizza Sales - Orders will be taken through February 3 with delivery on February 22. Proceeds to youth and outreach ministry.

LLL Pancake Feed will be February 28 in the gym, serving 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.

Emmanuel-Faith Lutheran Kindergarten Roundup for the 2021-2022 school year will be March 2, a safe no- obligation event for prospective kindergarten students and their parents. Details and specific times to follow. To RSVP call 402-362-6575. For more information, visit www.emmfaith.org.

SAVE THE DATE - VBS “Rocky Railway” will be July 21-26! Watch for details.

Little Blessings Preschool is accepting registrations for the 2021-2022 school year. Contact Faith Lutheran Church at 402-362-3000 or Andrea Way at [email protected].

Sunday School and Wednesday “Dig-In” is back and families are encouraged to bring your children to learn about the love of Jesus, following COVID guidelines

Emmanuel-Faith School is accepting applications for a 5-3/4 hour per day Resource Aide. Duties include supporting staff members in the classrooms, office, lunchroom, library and providing one-on-one help with students and supervising students around the building. Interested applicants should submit a letter of application and/or resume to Mr. Wellmann. A full job description is available at the school office and Emmanuel & Faith church offices, or contact Mr. Brad Wellmann at 402-362-6575 or [email protected].

Workday at the Orphan Train Warehouse will be February 25. To volunteer or to donate clothing, call Dick Foster at 402-362-4882.

Faith Lutheran Church and Little Blessings Preschool has a job opening for part-time custodian. Wages are $15.00 per hour and 20-25 hours per week. Apply to Faith Lutheran Church, 1214 N. Ohio, York, NE and direct inquiries to Faith Lutheran at 402-362-3000 or [email protected].

Emmanuel Endowment Fund Scholarships will be accepted through March 15. Members who will attend a Concordia system university may apply for $2,000 in tuition assistance. Concordia students with family ties to Emmanuel pursing a degree in professional church work can apply for a $2,000.00 scholarship. Emmanuel members enrolled in professional church work at a Concordia system university are eligible for a $4,000.00 scholarship. Applications are available at the church office.

USDA Free Food Boxes will be distributed at New Heights Assembly Church, 1522 South Grant, on February 26, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm, while supplies last.

Free Virtual QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention Training is offered by Four Corners Health Department on February 25 at 4:30 pm. RSVP is required by February 23. Learn 3 simple steps to save a life.

The 2021 LWML National Convention “Riding & Racing to Lexington”, June 21-28 will be in Lexington, Kentucky. If interested in attending in person, contact Jan Gray. January 15 is the first day to register for convention, deadline to submit banner designs and YWR applications. January 16 is deadline to sign up for the bus.

Eat at Arby’s the 3rd Tuesday of every month, 20% of all sales will be donated to Emmanuel-Faith Lutheran School.

Sunday bulletins are available directly inside the northeast entrance at 1:00 pm on Thursdays.

Thank you to everyone who uses their offering envelope to mail in their offerings. For your information, the Post Office advises that this size/type of envelope requires an additional 15 cents postage.

Sign up for Casey’s Rewards and a percentage of your purchase will be given to Emmanuel School.

LWML collects the UPC symbol from Best Choice brand food items. Place in the container at the Information Center.

Shopping Amazon? Use the following link, choose Emmanuel, and Amazon will donate a portion of the sale back to our church. https://smile.amazon.com/ch/47-0470814.

Support Emmanuel-Faith School with Boxtops for Education and the SCRIP program

Follow Emmanuel-Faith School on Twitter @EFYork!

If you would like to sponsor either the radio or internet broadcast of our Sunday service, contact the church office. The cost is $70.00 for the radio and $50.00 for the internet.

ELY alerts for social and servant events text code @ yorkem to 81010 or visit remind.com/join and enter class code @yorkem. You can also download the Remind App and join a class using the code above. Class name: York Emmanuel Lutheran Youth and friends. Call or text Carol Biel for more information at 402-366-4635.

Contact Gaye Nelson, Sue Luethje, Cindy Kant or the church office if you know of members who could use help from Care Circle with transportation needs to medical appointments or to welcome the arrival of a new baby. Care Circle is accepting donations of diapers, size newborn to 2, wipes and monetary donations made payable to Care Circle. Donations may be dropped off at the display in the east hallway.

Do you have a Thrivent account? Thrivent will donate money in your name to Emmanuel Lutheran Church or Emmanuel Lutheran School. Call Thrivent at 1-800-847-4836 and at the prompt say “Thrivent Choice”. If you have problems, call Drew Woodburn at 402-362-3395.

Did you know...Trinity Lutheran Church, Rochester, Minnesota, TLCare ministry offers hospitality to those receiving medical care at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. TLCare has lodging to offer to LCMS brothers and sisters at no cost. Contact Jennifer Jurgensen, [email protected] or Trinity Lutheran Church, 507-289-1531.

Shopping Amazon? Use the following link, choose Emmanuel, and Amazon will donate a portion of the sale back to our church. https://smile.amazon.com/ch/47-0470814.