Bulletins: Click below for bulletins for our 9am ELW Service and 11am Praise Team Worship. Both services are live streamed on our website and Facebook page. The 9am service is also broadcast on WMRN radio.
Click HERE for the ELW Bulletin
Click HERE for the Praise Team Bulletin
Announcements:
We Remember with Our Prayers: Nanci Anderegg, Mary Ellen Swartz, Jean Roecker, Paul Burnside, Jane Scroggins, Margaret Iverson, Joyce Baumgartner, Pat Gerfen, Gerald Rider, Sandy Mitchell, Dan Cocherl, Pammie Richardson, Kimberly Griffith, Mark Woodrum, Deb Johnson, Arlene Binns, Carroll Neidhart, Pastor Gilbert Roth, Kris Tinsley, Sue, Beth Beach, Joey Richardson, Tom, Paula Burnside, Mike & Paula Cline, Tim Oldham, Ed Baldauf, John Hoch, Magan Morgan, Melinda Wingate, Kathi, Amy, Janet & Robert Brown, and Pastor Dave Gerfen.
The Rose Stole Pastor Mike is wearing today was made by Parish Deacon Ann.
Christmas Eve Services – Please plan to join us Christmas Eve as we celebrate the birth of our Savior! We will have a family worship service at 3p.m. and a traditional candlelight worship service at 8:30p.m.
A Gift Has Been Given to Feed the Need in memory of Gary Sours by Sue, Amy, Heidi, Sarah, & Amanda.
Thank you to everyone for all the birthday wishes in November! -Bill Barnhart.
Happy Birthday to Mary Hoover! Mary celebrates her 92nd birthday on December 15th. Let’s remember Mary with our cards and prayers. (308 Barks Rd. E. #115)
We Extend our Sympathy & Prayers to the family and friends of Jean Roecker. Jean was called to her heavenly home December 9th.
Weather Advisory As a reminder, if Marion County is under a Level 2 Snow Emergency or higher, all activities at the church will be cancelled.
Thursday Evening Advent Potluck & Worship Service Join us for fellowship and worship Thursday, December 19th! Table service will be provided, bring something share for a potluck at 6:00p.m., followed by worship at 7:00p.m.
From Colonial Coin Laundry Thank you for letting us partner with you for the event! Our community turnout was very good at both stores and higher than either of the last two events. Up 64% over a year ago! I have added up the final totals for your free wash day at the two Colonial Laundry stores. You did 3.3 tons(6575#) of laundry for the community this fall. You spent $1,456.50 washing and we donated $322.50 in drying. Leslie and I along with our staff are glad you gave us the opportunity to partner with you again and hope to have a great turnout next spring. Hope you all have a great Christmas with friends and family celebrating Christ’s birth.
No Room at the Inn Raffle We are going to raise money for our local unhoused residents through a raffle. We are raffling off a stained-glass advent wreath, which is housed in the gathering space. Just deposit $1.00 per ticket you take ($4.00 for 5 tickets) in the envelope provided, put your completed tickets in the basket. We will draw after church on Dec. 29.
Good News Newsletter content is due today, December 15th for the January newsletter. Please submit articles and photos to Ashley Koehler in the church office. Thank you!
Please Sign the Christmas Cards in the Gathering Space. They will be mailed out to Emanuel’s shut-ins to let them know they are remembered at Christmas. The cards will be in the Gathering Space Sunday, December 1st – 15th.
The ELCA GOOD GIFTS are displayed in the Narthex and the Gathering Space. Pigs, goats, ducks, chickens, and more are available. Instruction sheets are on the display.
Scholarship Opportunity High school seniors and current college students are encouraged to apply for the Robert and Margaret Mather Scholarship Fund, Agnes Baldauf Scholarship Fund, and The Hollensen/Dennis Fund if you plan to attend or are already attending an accredited ELCA college or you are pursuing a carkeer in Christian ministry or social services. This scholarship is open to any young and confirmed Emanuel Lutheran Church member. The Rita Herbst Scholarship Fund is now available and it is open to any Emanuel member furthering their education in any field or at any educational institution. Applications may be picked up at the church office. The application and other support information are due no later than Saturday March 1, 2025 to the chairperson, Rae Andrews at 379 Brightwood Dr., Marion, OH 43302, 740-387-5432.
Volunteer Opportunity! We are searching for a Director for Emanuel’s Children’s Choir. If you have any interest in starting this program back up and hearing our children sing in church, please contact the office, 740-383-2184. Thank you!
The Hour of Prayer Group will meet Monday, December 16th at 5pm in the church lounge. All are welcome! See Parish Deacon Ann with questions.
The Mitten Tree is up and ready for your annual donations. Mittens and hats can be placed under the tree in the Gathering Space, or in the donation shelves by the 1st floor elevator.
Evangelism and communication have a prayer wall in the gathering space. For Advent this year we are asking for world prayer.
1st Sunday of Advent-prayers to reach local concerns
2nd week of Advent-prayers for our state
3rd week of Advent-prayers for our country
4th week of Advent-prayers for our world
This includes people, the environment, hunger, homelessness, drug epidemic…Prayers will be placed on the altar during church services.
Thank you for your support and donations to the much-needed Feed the Need Ministry! Our current needs are: hamburger patties, hamburger buns, chicken patties, fresh fruit (apples, oranges, grapes), pudding cups, individual applesauce cups, sandwich crackers, individual peanut butter cups, spaghetti noodles, canned or frozen green beans, peas, and corn, tator tots, ground beef, French fries, chili beans, and lunchmeat.
The Week of December 15th at Emanuel:
Sun. 12/15 6:00p.m. Luther League
Mon. 12/16 5:00p.m. Hour of Prayer (Lounge)
7:00p.m. PPC Meeting
Tues. 12/17 8:30a.m. Quilters
6:00p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal
Wed. 12/18 9:30a.m. Bible Study
11:00a.m. Feed the Need
6:00p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal
7:00p.m. Bell Choir
Thurs. 12/19 6:00p.m. Advent Potluck
7:00p.m. Advent Worship Service
Sun. 12/22 9:00a.m. ELW Service
10:00a.m. Sunday Schools
11:00a.m. Praise Team Worship Service
6:00p.m. Luther League
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