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J a n u a r y , 2 0 1 1

New Emmanuel Lutheran Church Clovis

T H E G R A P E V I N E

Dear worshiper,

If you were alongside the baby Jesus at the manger with one gift to give to him, what would it be?

At one children's Christmas pageant the director allowed the children to decide among themselves what gifts they'd give the baby Jesus in the pageant.

Some wanted to give him stuffed animals.

Others wanted to give him toys.

One little girl named Sally had several conversations with the director before she admitted what she wanted to give the baby Jesus. Finally the Director asked, "Sally, what do you want to give Jesus?"

"Oh, I'm too embarrassed," said Sally. "I shouldn't tell you."

"That's O. K. What is it?"

"A kiss," she said.

And the night of the pageant, that is what she gave him. All the other angels brought their gifts of toys and animals. But Sally bent over the manger and gave the little baby a kiss. A loving sigh went up from the congregation as they watched.

Sally knew the secret of giving.

She gave the baby Jesus exactly what God was giving us when God gave us Jesus in the cradle, something that matters, something that summed up God's hopes and dreams, something from the heart.

That's what God gave, something from the heart. God gave us Himself, when He gave us His Son.

Have a blessed Christmas and New Year in the Lord.

Pastor Ed

January, 2011, New Emmanuel Lutheran Church Grapevine www.emmanuel clovis.org

LETTER FROM THE GOVERNANCE BOARD

Happy New Year and I hope you got your Christmas wish. The governance board ended 2010 with a December meeting/Christmas party at my house. Church business was conducted and then everyone was set free to enjoy the evening. We will resume GB activities in mid January and look forward to a bright future in 2011 for the ministry of Emmanuel. I truly am in awe of the wonderful things happening at Emmanuel. From the willingness of long time members to not just accept, but encourage and support the changes inside the church the past two years, to the enthusiasm and commitment displayed by new members making a difference in Emmanuel’s ministry from their first day with us. As the New Year gets underway, I would like to encourage everyone to “resolve” themselves to get involved, each according to his or her strengths. Just take a minute to examine yourself and where you are in life, and you will most likely discover what it is you can add to help Emmanuel strive towards its goals, and live out its mission. If you’re not sure how you fit into God’s plan why not pray about it, and put a bug in Pastor Ed’s ear. Pastor Ed seems to have a talent for helping folks figure out how they can make the biggest impact. With all of the positives we have to build on, the key to 2011 will be continuing to move forward. The next major step for Emmanuel is to become viable financially. We have been blessed with several one-time gifts to supplement and help us, but this is the year we need to step up and find our own two legs. Emmanuel is on the verge of setting a terrific example of how a Christian Church can find relevance in today’s world without sacrificing its core values. Technology, music, and methods are forever changing but are simply tools given to us by God to be used to His Glory. I believe we are to be fishers of men. That means we need to tool up and set to sail, as rarely do the fish simply jump into the old rusty boat. I want to thank everyone for the privilege of serving as the Chairman of the Governance Board in 2010. As we jumpstart 2011, I hope everyone gets excited about Emmanuel’s vision and spreading the Good Word. Doug Richardson

January , 2011 , New Emmanuel Lutheran Church Grapevine www.emmanuel c lovis .org

Mission Statement:

Inspired by the holy spirit, we share His love and invite people to Christ by proclaiming and living the Good News.

GOVERNANCE BOARD

Jim Deis Helene Kipp

Doug Richardson Sandra Lucero

Darrell Strickler

Editorial Staff of the Grapevine Cristy McNicholas and Sandy Wisener

Elizabeth Bombini and Marlene Coffman

January Sundays:

January 2nd HOLY COMMUNION 9:00 Worship Service 10:30 Kick ‘n’ Kids Youth Bible Study Adult Study

January 9th 9:00 Worship Service 10:30 Kick ‘n’ Kids Youth Bible Study Adult Study

January 16th HOLY COMMUNION 9:00 Worship Service 10:30 Kick ‘n’ Kids Youth Bible Study Adult Study

January 23rd 9:00 Worship Service 10:15 Kick ‘n’ Kids 10:30 Youth Bible Study Adult Study

January 30th 9:00 Worship Service 10:30 Kick ‘n’ Kids Youth Bible Study Adult Study

EMMANUEL OFFICE

Cristy McNicholas, Office Manager (559) 298-0725

[email protected] New Office Hours: Mon.—Fri

9 a.m. to 1 pm

Prayer Praise & Bible Study! We meet Mondays at 9 am for fellowship, Bible Study of ISAIAH to Praise our Lord, and to pray for whatever may be on our hearts.

Women of Grace

Are you winterized? It's time to prepare for your spiritual winter emergency kit: Non perishable food- Scripture Extra blankets and warm clothing- Fellowship Drinking water- Christ the Living Water Emergency candles or flashlights- God's Guidance 2011---did you make some New Years resolutions? We hope that one of them is to be involved with Women of Grace. Our first meeting of the new year will be a brunch and Valentine card making activity on SATURDAY, JANUARY 29th, 9:30 AT THE HOME OF LINDA MILLER. A signup for the brunch and card making will be in the narthex. The cost of the card making is $5.00. Please come and join us. Any questions, please see Lynette Burgasser or Cheryl Deis.

"E.F.T. at THE NEW EMMANUEL" Electronic Fund Transfer is available! You can have your Tithes/Offerings automatically withdrawn from either your checking or saving account and given to Emmanuel. There are many benefits to the New Emmanuel, as well as to our members and friends. It is safe and secure. For more information, please contact Mike Kipp at 447-9369, or you can email him at [email protected].

Country Gospel

Beginning again on February 5th, 2011! Our own Country Praise Group will be all warmed up to lead us in singing the great old and new country gospel songs we so love. So Ya’all come and raise your voices to the Lord in Song!

EMMANUEL FUNDRAISERS

Want to raise extra money for Emmanuel? Just turn in your empty inkjet cartridges to our church office for recycling. We will receive $2.00 for each one. This is a continuing project that we will do throughout the year.

January, 2011 , New Emmanuel Lutheran Church Grapevine www.emmanuel c lov is .org

Youth Fund Raiser

Remember to SAVE your PLASTIC WATER BOTTLES, & SODA BOTTLES for the green youth trash can located at the back of the

Church House. See Nathaniel Kipp if the trash can is not out. Thank you for supporting our recycling program.

Altar Flower Sign-Up

If you would like to honor a special person, date or event, please consider providing altar flowers one week during the year. The sign-up calendar is located on the wall near the restrooms in the narthex.

Think about it!

PREGNANCY CARE CENTER Remember to bring your baby items to fill up the bassinet for this organization which gives the choice of life to many young people who might decide on abortion. Small baby items, blankets, Diapers, for-mula, bottles, or whatever else you may be able to think of.

RESCUE MISSION DONATIONS Please keep those donations coming for the Rescue Mission. Items needed are personal items:

Wash Cloths Deodorant Toilet Tissue Personal Hygiene

All items are greatly appreciated. Items may be placed in the marked box in the Family Life Center.

Craycroft Center has closed

NOTE: Probhakar Tenneti and his wife, Leela, Christians from India, now American citizens, who have become members of tne new Emmanuel have need of jobs. They are a real addition to our Bible studies and in real need. You may make a donation to them through the church. Please pray for this if you cannot fulfill their need and if you can fill their need, let them know in the office.

Don’t count sheep to go to sleep. Come in and meet the Shepherd.

Wal-Mart is not the only saving place.

Need others to see you in a different light? Come in for a faith lift.

Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer. The best sermons are lived, not preached.

Every path has a few puddles.

Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God..

Prayer Chain We are looking for someone who would like to head up the Prayer Chain. That person would be responsible for taking calls for Prayers and passing them on to the members of the prayer chain. We also really like to receive the calls that tell us of the answer to prayers. We have some awesome Prayer Warriors.

Man sees what we do. God sees why.

Meanness don’t just happen overnight.

January, 2011, New Emmanuel Lutheran Church Grapev ine www.emmanuel c lov is .org

Christian Education News…

Lesson themes for January

January 2nd Bible Story: Faithful People Thanking God Theme: We can praise God January 9th Bible Story: John Baptizes Jesus Theme: God wants us to believe January 16th Bible Story: Jesus surprises Nathanael Theme: God is all-knowing

January 23rd Bible Story: Disciples follow Jesus Theme: God is our leader

January30th Bible Story: Jesus demonstrates his authority Theme: Jesus has awesome power

Our Youth are helping in the Audio Visual part of the Church Service, if any youth are interested in learning how to run the equipment please let Dan McNicholas know or let Helene Kipp know and she will make sure that Dan gets the message. Thank you for your support with the bottles we earn about $30.00 quarterly and we have been getting checks from the SaveMart Cards, all of these funds are used to fund Youth programs. We will have a rummage Sale again this year, any funds raised will go toward the Youth Gathering in 2013.

The youth have been invited to a lock in At Peace Lutheran on Dec. 31. I should be lots of fun! Food, Games, a band etc. Price is $5.00 plus 2 - 2 litre bottles of soda. Youth are encouraged to help with the building of the obstacle course! Call me if you are willing, it will be after Christmas during vacation.

January, 2011, New Emmanuel Lutheran Clov is GRAPEVINE www.emmanuel clovis.org

January 2 January 9

January 16

January 23 January 30 Youth

Communion Assistants

Neil Hoppus Scott Linenbroker Fon Vangsycha

Andrew Vangsycha

Mike Golden Darrell Strickler

Todd Weber

Usher Don Rutherford Bill Dunklau

Mike Kipp Gordon Miller

Vernon Meyer

Neil Hoppus

Acolyte Madeline Richardson Katlin Strickler Michelle Vangsycha Megan Weber Lissa Golden

Greeter Jim Deis Cheryl Deis

Don Rutherford Ardis Rutherford

Gail Davis

Chuck Haas Cristy McNicholas

Todd Weber Bill Dunklau

Sandy Wisener

Helene Kipp Claudine Steinhauer

Don Rutherford

Counters Don Rutherford Bill Dunklau

Don Rutherford Irene Stinson

Don Rutherford Sandy Wisener

Don Rutherford Claudine Steinhauer

Info Booth

Chris Watkins Sue Kirby Helene Kipp Darrell Strickler Ardis Rutherford

OUR FAITHFUL SERVERS FOR JANUARY

Our Praise Team: Jill and Gary Gerloff, Paige Weber, Judy Strickler, Keisha Strickler, Tariq Faridi, Doug Richardson, and Art Howansky.

Sunday Morning Coffee

We have made some changes to the Sunday Morning Coffee time. The people who make the coffee will not longer be required to bring the snacks. We will be providing the snacks with the free will offering and asking others in the congregation to consider bringing snacks. Muffins, fruit, veggies, bagels, cookies, sandwiches are just a few items that are welcome for the snack time. There is no set number to bring, we appreciate the donations. If you would like to sign up to bring items there is a sign up sheet on the Social Ministry Board. Please be sure to Thank the people who make the coffee for you.

IF YOU ARE SCHEDULED AND CANNOT SERVE . . . Please call your team leader. For the Info Booth it is Chris Watkins 297-4922 ([email protected]) for Communion Servers it is Mike Kipp 447-9369 for Ushers, Counters, and Greeters you can let them know at the church. Thank you.

PRAYER, PRAISE, AND BIBLE STUDY The Women’s Bible Study (not by rule, just by circumstance) met for a pot luck Christmas Party at Ardis Rutherford’s (and Don’s) house on December 13, 2010. It was such great fun! There was the Bible study of the book of Isaiah, first, taught by Debbie Spence. Then Pastor and Cristy came to join us for the food and conversation and desserts. Oh, what deliciousness! Then Pastor had to go back to work, so sad . . We gave our beloved Debbie a gift for her year of teaching and caring. And then, the party was over. . . . For another year.

January, 2011 , New Emmanuel Lutheran Clovis GRAPEVINE www.emmanuelclovis.org

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Happy New Year

2 9 AM WORSHIP with Communion 10:30 Kick’n Time Youth Adult Bible Study

3 9 a.m. Bible Study ISAIAH in the Church House

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5 6:00 Praise Team 7 pm Adult Bible Study with Pr. Heidel

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9 9 AM WORSHIP 10:30 Kick’n Time Youth Adult Bible Study


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Newsletter Deadline

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25 26 6:00 Praise Team 7 pm Adult Bible Study with Pr. Heidel

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January 2011

January , 2011 , New Emmanuel Lutheran Clovis GRAPEVINE www.emmanuelclovis.org

JANUARY BIRTHDAYS! 1/01 Christine Ray 1/06 Elizabeth Dickson 1/07 Kate Richardson 1/09 William Champion 1/13 Tristin Morgan 1/20 Mardell Senter 1/22 Elaine Fairburn 1/27 Janice Hail-Powell 1/27 Michelle Vangsycha 1/28 Alice Bier 1/28 Austin Wisener

JANUARY ANNIVERSARIES! DATE YEARS Linda & Mike Golden 1/05/1991 20 years Carolee & Doug Richardson 1/18/1992 19 years

If we have omitted your birth date or anniversary date or have the wrong date listed, please call the church office with the corrected information. Please accept our apology and HAVE A GREAT DAY IN THE LORD! THANK YOU.

Sunday School: Our Sunday School has started for three months now. I hope that most of you had the opportunity to visit your child’s classroom. For those who have not, I encourage you to do so. We have so many wonderful lessons that we want to include in our Sunday School Class, but there just isn’t enough time to cover everything. We are doing our very best to cover what we can. Therefore, we strongly encourage that parents bring their child to church every Sunday so they don’t miss these wonderful lessons. Not only are the lessons great, but we have great teachers that dedicate their time in your child’s Sunday School Education. I’m sure your child probably shared what they have learned so far with you already. Staff: Let’s meet our Sunday School Staff. If you have any question in regards to our School Sunday Education, feel free to contact me (Mae Vangsycha) or your child’s teacher as follows.

Cristy McNicholas PreK-K1/ Kids Church Director Chris McCracken 2nd & 3rd Grade/Kids Church Mike Kipp 4th & 5th Grade Karen Krueger/Ardis Rutherford 6th & 7th Grade (Confirmation Class)/Kids Church Gail Davis Music/Kids Church Chris Watkins Helps out time-to-time 2nd – 5th grade Keisha/Tiffany/Linda Miller Kids Church Linda Vangsycha Kids Church Helene Kipp/Eddie Ariaz High School & Up (Youth) Maenene Vangsycha Sunday School Superintendent Pastor Ed Krueger Sunday School Advisor

Sunday School Corner


Social Ministry

We have a sign up sheet on the long table for those who would like to help provide snacks for Sunday mornings. We are asking the congregation for help, the people who make coffee and put out the snacks are no longer being ask to provide the snacks. Some ideas: Fruit, crackers, sandwiches, cheese, veggies, cookies, loaf cakes. Have you checked out the Information Booth, you can find Bible Reading Schedules, the Newsletter and pamphlets on what is available at Emmanuel. If you are interested in helping prepare coffee we will train you, it is a great way to Get a chance to greet people on Sunday. Thanks you for all of your support. I know God is blessing our family here at Emmanuel.

Confirmation News…

After one lesson, Ardis Rutherford was asked to teach and Karen would assist. We have (3) 6th graders and (1) 7th grader who are working on memorizing The 10 Commandments and the Books of the Bible. Member Challenge: How many can you say from memory? (in order)?

We are preparing to build an obstacle course for the Boys and Girls club of Clovis during Christmas break, if the weather cooperates. Anyone interested in helping give me a call: Helene Kipp 447-9369 Coffee Hour: Thank you for all the donations of goodies and a big THANK YOU to the people who prepare the coffee so faithfully.


Sunday School Corner Hello! Thank you to everyone involved with the Children’s Christmas Program. Each and every individual’s hard work and dedication is greatly appreciated. Without your support and team effort, we would not have had a successful program. I look forward to working with all of you the next coming season. If anyone is interested in being part of the Christmas Planning Committee, please see me for more information. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!

Upcoming Events:

January 2 – No formal class; activity or movie instead January 9 – God Heals in the Jordan’s Waters January 16 – God Reverses the Sun’s Shadows January 23 – Music with Mrs. Gail Davis January 30 – Jesus Calms a Storm January 30 – Sunday School Staff meeting in Church House, 11:30am-12:00pm Note: There will be no Choir Class due to the low number of sign-ups. It will be postponed until further notice.

Maenene Vangsycha

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