Emmanuel Lutheran Church

1036 W A Street, Moscow, ID 83843 ‐ Phone: 208.882.3915 ‐ Fax: 208.882.3917 emmanuelmoscowid@gmail.com ‐ www.emmanuelmoscow.org

Church Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM ‐ 4 PM (unless otherwise noted.)

Issue #: 5‐160731

Preceding Sunday, July 31, 2016

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Scripture readings for the 11th Sunday a er Pentecost

July 31, 2016, are:

Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12‐14; 2:18‐23

The teacher of wisdom who wrote Ecclesiastes sees that working for mere accumula on of

wealth turns life into an empty game, a “vanity of vani es.” Nevertheless, he asserts in the next verse, it is good to find enjoyment in one’s work

because such enjoyment is a gi from God.

Colossians 3:1‐11

Life in Christ includes a radical reorienta on of our values. Just as the newly bap zed shed their old clothes in order to put on new garments, so Chris ans are called to let go of greed and take

hold of a life shaped by God’s love in Christ.

Luke 12:13‐21

In God’s reign, the “rich will be sent away empty.” Jesus uses a parable to warn against

iden fying the worth of one’s life with the value of one’s possessions rather than one’s

rela onship with God.

Guest Speaker: Kas Dumroese

Adult Opportuni es in Sunday School

Prayer Pieces Sunday mornings at 8:30 in “The Gallery.”

Join us in prayer, fellowship, and conversa on, while we knit, crochet, and cross‐s tch.

Ques ons? Contact Gretchen Isakson at gretchenisakson@yahoo.com or Robbie Giles at robbiegiles@roadrunner.com.

J.A.M. ‐ Jesus And Me!

for children through age 12.

Following the Children’s Sermon, J.A.M. leaders will escort the kiddos down to the Fellowship Hall for cra s, games, songs, and a snack.

Children will return to the Sanctuary just prior to Holy Communion.

Please note: Many of Emmanuel’s Bible Study Classes and groups break through the summer. Please watch in upcoming issues of the

Emphasis: Weekly Edi on and “Quick List” for when the following groups will start up again in the fall:

Men’s Breakfast, MARY Circle, LEAH Circle, Adult Sunday School, Emmanuel Bells,

Adult Choir, Confirma on Class.

Enjoy your summer!

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NEXT FEW WEEKS OF WORSHIP: Following rehabilita on and recovery from knee surgeries on 7/12:

Janet McIntosh, Music Director, will be back in the office the end of July. Pastor may be back in the Pulpit on August 14.

Thanks to the following folks for leading worship in Pastor’s absence: On July 31, Emmanuel Member, Kas Dumroese, will share with us, then

Ron Landeck will be leading worship and preaching on August 7.

PIECEMAKERS ‐ Help us quilt! Bring a friend! Have some lunch! We meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. Join us on July 27, at 9 AM, to help e quilts, then share a potluck lunch. Contact Gretchen Isakson at gretchenisakson@yahoo.com or 882.7289.

“Whatever your hands find to do, do it with all your might.” Ecclesiastes 9:10

TUESDAYS AT THE PARK! Mighty Youth and Luth Youth will meet TUESDAYS, August 9, 16 and 23 from 9:30‐11:30, AT EAST CITY PARK. Contact Lisa Allen for ques ons emmanuel.luthyouth@gmail.org

BREENG!!!BREENG!!!BREENG!!! Are you willing to help with CALLING some of our ELC Family to help update Member Informa on? We are hoping to contact everyone necessary between now and September 15? If you would help with this project, please contact Kim Campbell (208‐310‐9876) or the Church Office (208‐882‐3915). THANK YOU!!!

THE WEEDS ARE “GROWING LIKE WEEDS”… and it’s a huge job keeping things looking nice and invi ng here at our church home. YOU can help? ADOPT A FLOWER BED! The church grounds have been divided up into 12 areas all ready for a family… group... couple... individual... to adopt! Take a look in this week’s Emphasis: Weekly Edi on or on the big bulle n board in the Fellowship Hall for a map of the available plots, then sign up! Let CindyMarie know which bed you would like to adopt. Call 882‐3915, email emmanuelmoscowid@gmail.com, or stop by the Church Office!

HELP NEEDED FOR FUNERAL DINNERS! The Funeral Dinner Commi ee is in need of workers and food dona ons when the need arises. Some recep ons will only be cookies and coffee and some will be a luncheon consis ng of salads, cookies and sandwich fixings. If you can help with one or both of these contribu ons as needed, please indicate on the Welcome! Card found in your bulle n, or call Gen Long, 877‐1190 or Gretchen Isakson 822‐7289. Thank you!

HELPING OUR OWN… Larry Clo is s ll searching for a morning care provider on WEEKENDS (Saturdays & Sundays). Please see more informa on posted on the Fellowship Hall bulle n board, or contact Larry at 509‐595‐2812.

EDNA HOLBROOK is in need of a caregiver willing to work 3 nights, from 11 PM ‐ 6 AM. Please call Rosanne Manley at 208‐659‐9365 or 208‐882‐0616 if you would like to help with this. Thank you.

PASTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND is used by the Pastor to assist individuals and families that are in need. Most o en it is used to assist people who stop by the church office and request assistance for basic needs. This is a very “hands on” ministry through our Pastor. The Pastor’s Discre onary Fund is in need of your financial support. Could your support for the Pastor’s Discre onary Fund be above and beyond your usual gracious giving? If you are able to, please give a separate offering ear marked for the Pastor’s Discre onary Fund. Thanks for your support to this important ministry.

Pray! Praise! Congrats! Yay! Thanks!

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Please remember in prayer: Janet McIntosh, con nued healing following

knee surgery on 7/12/16.

Pastor Dave Daugs, con nued healing following total knee repair on 7/12/16.

Jack Kelly, recovering from surgery for hernia repair on 7/22/16.

Chris Gibbar and family, Gwen Sullivan’s son.

Janet Temple Larson, friend of Kendyl Landeck, for healing following a neck surgery.

Our Emmanuel Prayers & Concerns Sheet is printed the first issue of each month in the Emphasis: Weekly Edi on. You can also pick up a weekly updated copy

on Sunday from the Prayer & Concerns Bulle n Display located in the Narthex.

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Thank you to Kas Dumroese for leading us in worship on July 31!

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Dear Friends of Emmanuel,

Thank you so much for the prayers, cards, thoughts and food that you gave me during my knee surgery and recovery. I am doing very well

and recovery is going quicker than expected. I am so blessed to have such a wonderful, caring

church family. Thank you and God bless you. Janet McIntosh

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Happy Birthday this week to:

Clara Dockter, Mark McGuire, Shaun Hill, Maureen Marten, Gen Long

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ JULY IS HYGIENE KIT MONTH!

Here’s what you can bring to Change the World one week at a me! Put your items in the youth‐decorated box in the bridge area.

July 31‐Bath towel (dark color) August 7‐70 sheet paper notebooks

(wide or college ruled) (8 x 10.5”) August 14‐children’s blunt‐ p scissors August 21‐Ball point pens (no gel ink) August 28‐Boxes of 16 or 24 crayons

Check out the church website or ask any ME member for more info.

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July 31, 2016

Ministers: The Congrega on

Preaching: Kas Dumroese Dir. Of Music:

Janet McIntosh Organist: Rob Ely

Altar Guild: No Communion

Acolyte: Jack Baker

Altar Flowers: Barbara Taylor

Assis ng Minister: Janet Williams

Communion Assistants: No Communion

Counters: Deb Dumroese Vern Kinnison

Fellowship: Julie Spangler

Noell & David Swearingen Cliff & Carolyn Todd

Greeters: Gwen Sullivan, Paul Collins

J.A.M. Leader:

SERVANT NEEDED J.A.M. Assistant:

Robbie Giles Reader:

Martha Hunt Ushers:

Vern Kinnison Rob Ramsey Robbie Giles

SERVANT NEEDED SERVANT NEEDED

NEW CHURCH OFFICE HOURS! The Church Office is open 8:30 AM ‐ 4 PM,

Monday ‐ Friday. To provide this, we are in need of a few office volunteers. If you are willing to

help out, please contact us! 882‐3915 or emmanuelmoscowid@gmail.com

ME SELECTS PROJECTS FOR 2016 FUND DISBURSEMENT! The Synod Assembly of 2015 authorized a Campaign for Mission

as an expression of our confidence that God has called us to serve the world. These important projects have been selected by the Synod

and the ELC Mission Endowment Commi ee. We will vote on this list of projects for disbursement of 5% of our

Endowment at the All Saint’s Potluck in November: Comple on of the Dining/Assembly Hall at Tumaini School, Tanzania Synod Help and Response Endowment (SHARE) Fund for Leaders in Mission Campus Ministry Lutheran Community Services Northwest The ELCA (Na onal Campaign Support).

For more informa on on these projects check out the Mission Endowment page on the Church website or your see someone on the

Mission Endowment Commi ee (Carl Hunt, Charlene Olsson, Kevin Peterson, and Deb Dumroese).

Sunday Jul 31 Eleventh Sunday a er Pentecost

Kas Dumroese Preaching

Readings: Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12‐14; 2:18‐23; Psalm 49:1‐12; Colossians 3:1‐11; Luke 12:13‐21

9:30 AM Worship Service

11:00 AM Fellowship (Hall)

Monday Aug 1

Tuesday Aug 2 6:00 PM Habitat Board Mee ng (Hall)

Wednesday Aug 3 6:00 AM Weekly Publica on Deadline

Thursday Aug 4 Church Office Closed

Friday Aug 5 Church Office Closed

Saturday Aug 6

Sunday Aug 7 Twel h Sunday a er Pentecost

Ron Landeck Preaching

Readings: Genesis 15:1‐6; Psalm 33:12‐22; Hebrews 11:1‐3, 8‐16; Luke 12:32‐40

9:30 AM Worship Service

11:00 AM Fellowship (Hall)

Monday Aug 8 7:00 PM Hog Heaven Band (Hall)

Tuesday Aug 9 6:00 PM Church Council Mee ng (Hall)

Wednesday Aug 10 6:00 AM Weekly Publica on Deadline

9:00 AM ELCW Piecemakers (Hall)

Thursday Aug 11 8:30 AM Mee ng‐Office Manager & Council President

Friday Aug 12

Saturday Aug 13

Sunday Aug 14 Thirteenth Sunday a er Pentecost

Readings: Jeremiah 23:23‐29; Psalm 82; Hebrews 11:29‐‐12:2; Luke 12:49‐56

9:30 AM Worship Service

11:00 AM Fellowship (Hall)

Monday Aug 15 6:00 PM Preschool: Exc. Brd. Mtg

Wednesday Jul 27 Church Office Closed

9:00 AM ELCW Piecemakers (Hall)

Thursday Jul 28

Friday Jul 29 Church Office Open Un l Noon

Saturday Jul 30

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THE WEEDS ARE “GROWING LIKE WEEDS”… ...and it’s a huge job keeping things looking nice and invi ng here at our church home.

YOU can help? ADOPT A FLOWER BED! The church grounds have been divided up into 12 areas all ready for a family… group... couple... individual... to adopt!

Take a look on the big bulle n board in the Fellowship Hall for a map of the available plots! Let CindyMarie know which bed you would like to adopt.

Call 882‐3915, email emmanuelmoscowid@gmail.com, stop by the Church Office or just mark your spot on the bulle n board!

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The Simply Giving® Program Through Simply Giving®, your offering is made

through a pre‐authorized withdrawal from your bank account. You determine the

frequency of your automa c dona on – weekly, semi‐monthly, or monthly

– the op on is yours.

Benefits Simply Giving® is a reliable, safe way to move

your stewardship plan into ac on. It allows you to share your dona ons through planned giving and ac vates your generosity

into ongoing stewardship. Because your dona on is given consistently, you won’t need to play “catch‐up” at year‐end or worry about

forgo en checkbooks or missed Sunday offerings. But you’re not the only one that

benefits. Our congrega on benefits from steady, more predictable revenues

throughout the year, more efficient bookkeeping, and greater confidence

in mee ng our financial commitments.

Who do I call with ques ons? Give the Church Office a call at 208‐882‐3915. We will direct you to our Financial Secretary to answer any specific ques ons you may have. Your Thrivent Financial representa ve may

also be able to answer your ques ons.

How do I cancel or change my authoriza on? Contact the Church Office at 208‐882‐3915.

How do I par cipate? Complete the form on the reverse side

and return it in person to the Church Office, or mail it to us:

Emmanuel Lutheran Church 1036 West A Street Moscow, ID 83843

Ques ons? Contact us at: Phone: 208‐882‐3915

Email: emmanuelmoscowid@gmail.com

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August 7, 2016

Ministers:

The Congrega on Preaching:

Ron Landeck Dir. Of Music:

Janet McIntosh Organist:

Janet McIntosh Altar Guild:

No Communion Acolyte:

Connor Perry Altar Flowers:

SERVANT NEEDED Assis ng Minister: SERVANT NEEDED

Communion Assistants: No Communion

Counters: Helen Joyner

SERVANT NEEDED Fellowship: Leah Wendt

Craig & Lisa Allen Kathy Anderson

Don & Lisa Bender Greeters:

Ma & Jolene Halladay J.A.M. Leader:

Lisa Bender J.A.M. Assistant:

Gretchen Isakson Reader:

Kris Daugs Ushers:

Vern Kinnison Mark Wemple Walter Hesford

Irv Johnson Ma Halladay

What would like to do?

Here’s an idea! Make a positive impact on

the Sunday experience of all who enter here!

Enter laughing!

Upon entering a North Carolina church, a re red pastor from Arizona

approached an older couple serving as greeters. Observing their beaming countenance,

the minister eagerly shook hands and said playfully, “I want you to know that I came all the way from Phoenix

just to shake your hands.”

The cheerful husband laughed and said jovially, “Well, now you can go back.”

Everyone nearby, overhearing the repartee, laughed at the merry dialogue.

The Arizonan entered the sanctuary giggling to himself.

The service seemed especially upli ing that Sunday, because he entered the church with a joyful heart.

AUGUST IS SCHOOL KIT MONTH!

Here’s what you can bring to Change the World one week at a me!

Put your items in the

youth‐decorated box in the bridge area.

August 7‐ Paper notebooks (70 sheet, wide or college ruled, 8 x 10.5”)

August 14‐Children’s blunt‐ p scissors August 21‐Ball point pens (no gel ink) August 28‐Boxes of 16 or 24 crayons

Are we missing your name in our Birthdays & Anniversaries list? If so, please let us know! Call 208.882.3915 or email emmanuelmoscowid@gmail.com with your special dates!

In this issue

Featured in THIS issue, # 5 ‐ 160731, of the “Emphasis: Weekly Edi on:”

Moscow Summer Lunch Program! Adopt a Flower Bed! For the KID in ALL of US!!! Simply Giving! “Meet our Members…” … August Celebra ons!

Plus our regular features: “ Ed Opps” “Quick List” of Emmanuel Happenings “Servant SCOPE”

Aug 2 ‐ Clara Dockter Mark McGuire Shaun Hill Aug 5 ‐ Maureen Marten Aug 6 ‐ Gen Long Aug 8 ‐ Elise Deringer Kendyl Landeck Aug 9 ‐ Garre Stone Aug 10 ‐ Mitzi Houska Rachel Brooker Amy Brandal Aug 12 ‐ Evan Brandal Valarie Bahr

Aug 13 ‐ Daniel Roberts Aug 14 ‐ Tom Brandt Ashlyn Fakhouri Aug 15 ‐ DonaRae Lanham Aug 16 ‐ Shelley Dale Kim Sprenger Aug 17 ‐ Dana Mastro Aug 18 ‐ Martha Hunt Aug 19 ‐ Carl Hunt Aug 20 ‐ Katrina Brownell Aug 22 ‐ Sco Dockins Ryan Perry Macie Bakken

Aug 23 ‐ Elizabeth Carney Aug 24 ‐ Meredith Stone Aug 25 ‐ Kevin Peterson George Paris Vicki Jahns Sara Mar n Lawrence Aug 26 ‐ Liz Brandt Aug 27 ‐ Cam Johnston Ben Kirchmeier Olivia Halladay Aug 28 ‐ Anne Peterson Aug 29 ‐ Lynn Mock Aug 31 ‐ Pat Blaufuss

Jerry & Charlo e Jackle 08/10/63

Bryan & Debbie Marsh 08/11/1984

Bob & Debbie Stone 08/11/1979

Carl & Martha Hunt 08/16/1975

Chris & Janet McIntosh 08/16/1980

Ben & Shannon McLuen 08/16/2003

Dean & Sally Rogers 08/17/1974

Jon & Sharon Kimberling 08/20/1983

Pastor Dave & Kris Daugs 08/22/1981

Chris & Karen Wa s 08/28/1971

Kenneth Locke & Gwen Mitchell 08/31