The Northern Kingdom, Samaria, had been conquered by the king of Assyria, yet under the leadership of Hezekiah the small kingdom of Judah remained protected by the Lord. So many lessons for today we can learn from the Old testament books of 1st and 2nd Kings. Peoples compromising the gift of relationship with God’s always results in consequences. Yet we are never without hope.
We pray you are blessed to worship with this service. Emmanuel Lutheran, Shenandoah, Iowa. PastorKurt@Yahoo.com
EMMANUEL ANNOUNCEMENTS – January 24, 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 – JANUARY 24, 2021 3rd Sunday after Epiphany
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, JANUARY 25
9:00 a.m. Quilting
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 31 4th Sunday after Epiphany
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, FEBRUARY 7, 2021 5th Sunday after Epiphany
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/Holy Communion
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8
9:00 a.m. Quilting
6:30 p.m. Council Meeting
In accordance with Chapter 10, (Congregational Meeting) C10.01 and C10.03 of the Emmanuel Lutheran Constitution, the Church Council has set Sunday, February 14, 2021 following the 10:30 a.m. Worship Service as the date for the Emmanuel Lutheran Annual Meeting. This meeting will be in-person and a Zoom meeting, which will be held simultaneously in accordance to the Model Constitution, Chapter 10 (Congregational Meeting) C10.08 and adopted by the Emmanuel Lutheran Church Council by Consent Agreement. Social distancing and masks will be observed.
Announcements continue on the Last pages:
By now, everyone who was asked to write an Annual Report should have
received their request letter and as a reminder, are being asked to submit
their report (s) by February 1. If you have any questions, contact the
office (712-246-3287 or emmlutheran@yahoo.com) Thank You.
An opportunity to serve the LORD and Your Church! 3 Council Members are needed to serve 3-year terms each for 2021. If you are interested in learning how the Emmanuel Church is governed, consider volunteering. If you have served on the Church Council in the past and would like see what’s new…welcome back!! Also needed are 2 Deacons. Contact the office or a Council Member or the Pastor if you are willing to serve your Church in these ways.
The “Noisy Offering” collection can is be on the Foyer Table. The Church Council has designated the offering to go to The Community Food Pantry to help re-stock their shelves. The “Offering Collection Can” will be on the table for the entire month of January (TODAY AND NEXT SUNDAY REMAIN) so be sure to drop in some coins to hear your “Noisy Offering” or for a less noisy offering – soft bills.
OFFERING ENVELOPES CAN BE FOUND ON THE USHER’S CABINET IN
THE NARTHEX OR ON THE CONSOLE OUTSIDE THE CHURCH OFFICE.
IT IS OFFICIAL!!! The “Steeple Fundraising Account” is now open if you would like to donate funds to replace the existing, disintegrating steeple which is causing water to enter the Sanctuary. Due to a generous donation, we are assured of having the funds for the Steeple project, so we are also receiving contributions to the Church Sign which was put on hold this spring. 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.
Pastor: Kurt Hoover Organist: Steve Richardson Reader: Acolyte: Lilly Wittmer
Ushers/Greeters: undesignated
January Altar Committee: Deb Burroughs and Barb Hoover
The Altar Flowers are from John and Rose Walter IN HONOR of their 40th Wedding Anniversary.
Pastor Kurt’s contacts: 1-515-850-7670 kurtshoover@ymail.com
Please like us on Facebook: elcShenandoah
Please share along with our webpage: emmanuel-lutheran.com
The Story Readings, Chapter 17: 2 Kings 21; 23-25; 2nd Chronicles 33; 36; Jeremiah 1-2; 4-5; 13; 21; Lamentations 1-3; 5; Ezekiel 1-2; 6-7; 36-37
OFFERING: Weekly Budget $_________ Last Sunday’s Offering $2,446.25
2021 Budget (to be determined at the Annual Meeting) Offering to Date $6,748.50
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 and Terri Kruse who has health issues;
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 COVID Recovery Iowa on Youtube and on Facebook: COVID Recovery Iowa on Facebook
www.COVIDrecoveryiowa.org for the above links or to 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