Preceding Sunday, September 6, 2015

Emmanuel Lutheran Church 1036 W A Street, Moscow, ID 83843 ‐ Phone: 208.882.3915 ‐ Fax: 208.882.3917

emmanuelmoscowid@gmail.com ‐ www.emmanuelmoscow.org

Issue #: 1‐150906

The 2015 Emmanuel Lutheran Church Organiza onal Chart and Contact List

It certainly takes a lot of willing and dedicated members to run such an exci ng, forward‐moving, church such as ours! Just se ng up and orchestra ng worship service on Sunday morning takes a schedule of over 30 church family members! With all the other important missions and ministries Emmanuel is involved in, the number of volunteers needed to successfully make a difference in the lives of our brothers and sisters in Christ can be overwhelming.

Your help is ALWAYS needed! Welcome to Emmanuel’s 2015 Organiza onal Chart and Contact List!

This pamphlet can be found in the pew racks, the Narthex, the Church Office, and on the bulle n board as you enter the Fellowship Hall. In it you will find a contact person, their email, and phone number, for all the ministries Emmanuel is currently involved in, to the best of our knowledge. Please take one home, look it over, then call the contact person listed for the ministries you would like to be involved with!

If you have ques ons or concerns about what informa on is listed in this handy‐dandy publica on, please speak with CindyMarie

in the Church Office. 208‐882‐3915. emmanuelmoscowid@gmail.com.

Need to get a hold of Pastor Daugs? Here is his Magic Number!

Call, Text, or Email is received at this number!

Sunday Mornings With Fall and the beginning of a new school year just around the corner,

it’s a good me to also start thinking about making it a priority

to plan our upcoming Chris an Educa on Opportuni es into your schedule!

Join on Sunday mornings for:

J.A.M. for children through age 12. (Currently mee ng every Sunday.)

Prayer Pieces Book Study ‐ reconvenes this Fall with a new book! (Title to follow.)

Meets in “The Gallery” at 8:30 AM.

Adult Chris an Educa on ‐ “Gospel of Mark,” 8:30 AM, in the Fellowship Hall.

Lead by Kurt Queller.

Join for weekday opportuni es:

MARY Circle ‐ usually meets the first Monday of the month, 1:30 AM, at Good

Samaritan. With Labor Day falling on the first Monday of September, the group will

meet on Monday, September 14, at 1:30, PM at Good Sam for Bible Study.

Ques ons? Call Dorothy Schnaible. 208.882.1292.

Men’s Breakfast ‐ usually meets the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month. Join

“the boys” on September 9, at 6:30 AM, in the Fellowship Hall. Ques ons? Contact

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Sunday’s Scripture Segments

Scripture readings for Sunday, September 6, 2015

The Fi eenth Sunday a er Pentecost:

Isaiah 35:4‐7a These verses are a word of

hope to the exiles in Babylon. Chapter 34

portrays God’s vengeance on Edom, Israel’s age‐old enemy, which makes the

path from Babylon to Zion safe for the exiles’ return. The desert itself will flow

with water to give drink to the returning exiles.

James 2:11‐17

Faithful Chris ans do not show par ality to the rich and powerful of the world, especially at the expense of

the poor and weak. Likewise, faith does not pay

mere lip‐service to God’s will. Instead, a living

Chris an faith expresses itself in acts of compassion

and mercy for those in need.

Mark 7:24‐37 In Mark’s gospel,

encounters with women usually signify turning points

in Jesus’ ministry. Here, a conversa on with a

Syrophoenician woman marks the beginning of his

mission to the Gen les.

The Drama c Challenge of Mark’s Gospel.

Mark’s is the shortest of the gospels and probably the first to have been wri en down. Recent evidence suggests that it was originally intended as a script for drama c, oral, live

performance. We now have a wonderful one‐man drama c presenta on of this whole gospel by award‐winning actor Max McLean, who brings Mark to life with electrifying

energy, giving us a sense of what its first hearers might have experienced.

(Anyone interested in having a quick look can simply search his name on YouTube.)

In this series, led by Dr. Kurt Queller, we’ll use McLean’s performance as a springboard for inves ga ng this amazing text as a single, self‐contained, coherent narra ve.

Our focus will be on the many fascina ng ways in which Mark’s drama c storytelling teases us and challenges us.

Join us! 8:30 AM, in the Fellowship Hall.

Sermon Title:

“Detours on the way to our geography.”

Pastor Dave Daugs

BRING YOUR GARDEN TO CHURCH! Please support Moscow Backyard Harvest, in their Bring Your Garden to Church program! Bring your extra produce to church with you this Sunday, September 6, then every other Sunday, and a Backyard Harvest representa ve will collect it and distribute it to those in need. Put your offerings in the basket in the Bridge area labeled Bring Your Garden to Church!

COME JAM WITH J.A.M. ‐ We are seeking a JAM leader for 3rd Sunday's for 2015‐2016. Curriculum guide and assistant will be provided. Your gi : a 20‐minute lesson with story, song, game, and/or cra ! Ques ons‐‐ contact Deb Marsh ASAP dbmmarsh@ gmail.com, 208‐310‐3120.

CALLING ALL EMMANUEL YOUTH & THEIR FAMILY! Let's kick off a great year of family and intergenera onal events with some crazy brainstorming! Bring your fun ideas and crea vity to the next Youth & Family mee ng on Tuesday, September 8, 7 PM at the church. Everyone is welcome!

PRESCHOOL BEGINS! Our new Preschool Director, Nikki Cox, and our dedicated Preschool Teachers have been working hard, ge ng ready for Preschool to begin next Wednesday, September 9! There will also be an Open House on Tuesday, September 8. Please keep our Preschool and staff in your prayers. Also, remember, ELC members have first priority on registra on! Contact Nikki with ques ons!

MEN’S BREAKFAST STARTS! ‐ Join “the boys” on September 9, at 6:30 AM, in the Fellowship Hall. This group usually meets the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month for a great breakfast, devo ons, and fellowship. Ques ons? Contact Pastor Daugs or CindyMarie in the Church Office.

ELCW PIECEMAKERS ‐ Join us on September 9 & 23, at 9 AM, to help e quilts, then share a potluck lunch with us at noon. We usually meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. Contact Gretchen Isakson with ques ons at 882.7289 or gretchenisakson@yahoo.com

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

OFFICE NOTE: The Church Office is open Mon., Tue., Wed., & Fri. from 6 AM ‐ 2:30 PM. The office will be closed on Friday, September 4 and Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

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PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:

Barbara Taylor. Tom Sandell & Family, friends of Louise Mowrer.

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

Prayer & Concerns Bulle n Display located in the Narthex. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ BIG, GIGANTIC, HUGE, THANK YOU!!!

To all the great folks who showed up on Saturday, August 29, and helped with the many outdoor tasks needed to be

accomplished to get the beau ful new Preschool Playground complete, and help our church grounds shine!

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

Paul Kwiatkowski, Lexi Bakken, Charlie Campbell, Nel Carver, Greg Kimberling

Happy Anniversary this week to: Dean & Gretchen Stewart ‐ September 6

Rachel & Jason Lyon ‐ September 11

CORDELIA ACTIVITY ‐ Sunday, September 13, 2 PM, Flying Festoons will present "An a ernoon of Shel Silverstein". Chris Stordahl indicates the play is for children of all ages and grownups, too. Contact Larry Lass if you have ques ons.

MISSION ENDOWMENT GIVES AWAY MONEY from the Endowment every year! That’s right, we do!! And we need your help to make that happen. Look for the request form in the Church narthex or on the website, fill it out and return it to the Church office by the due date (October 11). Then plan to a end the All Saint’s Potluck (November 1) where you will describe your project (in 2 minutes or less) and vie for votes. Having trouble deciding which non‐profit we should support? Look at the ELCA website for ideas. We solicit requests for local, regional, and interna onal groups.

SUNDAY MORNING ED OPPS

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.

Adult Chris an Educa on ‐ “Gospel of Mark.” 8:30 AM, in the Fellowship Hall. Lead by Kurt Queller.

Thank you

for your service

THIS Sunday

September 6

Ministers: The Congrega on

Presiding: Pastor Daugs Dir. Of Music:

Janet McIntosh Organist:

Gail Grubbs Altar Guild / Bread:

Gen Long Acolyte:

Sophie Allen Altar Flowers:

Kas & Deb Dumroese Assis ng Minister:

Gwen Sullivan Communion Assistant:

Kas Dumroese Deb Dumroese

Counter: Helen Joyner Vern Kinnison

Fellowship: Roger & Gen Long

Deb & Bryan Marsh Neil & Jan Mar n

Marilyn & Jack Mastro Greeters:

The Allen Family: Craig, Lisa Jack, Grace & Sophie

J.A.M. Leader: Lisa Allen

J.A.M. Assistant: Gretchen Isakson

Reader: Robert Ramsey

Usher: Vern Kinnison

Charlie Campbell Nancy Ruth Peterson

Chris Wa Robbie Giles

Thank you!

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Wednesday Sep 2 8:00 AM Weekly Publica on Deadline

5:30 PM Adult Choir

6:45 PM Emmanuel Bells

Thursday Sep 3 Church Office Closed

Friday Sep 4 Church Office Closed

Saturday Sep 5

Sunday Sep 6 Fi eenth Sunday a er Pentecost

Bring Your Garden To Church!

8:30 AM Adult Chris an Educa on (Hall)

9:30 AM Readings: Isaiah 35: Psalm 146; James 2:1‐10 [11‐13] 14‐17; Mark 7:24‐37

9:30 AM Worship Service

11:00 AM Fellowship (Hall)

Monday Sep 7 Labor Day

Church Office Closed

Tuesday Sep 8 4:30 PM Execu ve Commi ee Mee ng (TBD)

7:00 PM Youth & Family Mee ng (Hall)

Wednesday Sep 9 6:30 AM Men's Breakfast (Hall)

8:00 AM Weekly Publica on Deadline

9:00 AM ELCW Piecemakers (Hall)

5:30 PM Adult Choir

6:45 PM Emmanuel Bells

Thursday Sep 10 Church Office Closed

6:00 PM Church Council Mee ng (Hall)

Friday Sep 11 Patriot Day 9/11

Saturday Sep 12

Sunday Sep 13 Sixteenth Sunday a er Pentecost

8:30 AM Adult Chris an Educa on (Hall)

9:30 AM Readings: Isaiah 50: Psalm 116:1‐9; James 3:1‐12; Mark 8:27‐38

9:30 AM Worship Service

11:00 AM Fellowship (Hall)

1:00 PM Challenge Course

2:00 PM Cordelia Free Summer Concert Series: Chris Stordahl's Children Theater (Cordelia)

Sept. 1 ‐ Aus n Petersen

Sept. 2 ‐ Bruce Spangler

Sept. 3 ‐ Nikki Cox

Sept. 4 ‐ Ma Halladay

Sept. 5 ‐ Shyla Fakhouri

Sept. 8 ‐ Paul Kwiatkowski

Sept. 9 ‐ Lexi Bakken

Charlie Campbell

Sept. 10 ‐ Nel Carver

Sept. 12 ‐ Greg Kimberling

Sept. 13 ‐ Sarah Nelson

Sept. 14 ‐ Doug Pals

Sept. 16 ‐ Diane Holick

Kurt Olsson

Mitch Gonzales

Sept. 17 ‐ Craig Steenberg

Mary Furnari

Mackenzie Lanham

Sept. 18 ‐ Harry Wells

Sept. 20 ‐ Janice Neglay

Jillian Whiteman

Sept. 23 ‐ Pam Hanson

Kaitlin Bayly

Ma Greenwalt

Sept. 24 ‐ Annika Olsson

Hofste er

Glenn Owen Jr.

Sept. 25 ‐ Deb Dumroese

Sept. 27 ‐ Chris McIntosh

Kyle Peterson

Sept. 28 ‐ Brita Olsson

Ne leton

Sept. 29 ‐ Hailey Hill

Dyne Weisenstein

Sept. 30 ‐ Frank Eckwright

Vern Kinnison

Sept. 1 ‐ Dwaine & Maureen Marten

Sept. 6 ‐ Dean & Gretchen Stewart

Sept. 11 ‐ Rachel & Jason Lyon

Sept. 16 ‐ Tom & Sarah Murn

Sept. 18 ‐ Dan & Karen Harlander

Sept. 19 ‐ Rich & Mary Miller

Sept. 19 ‐ Michael Whiteman

& Cynthia Leonhart

Sept. 24 ‐ Leo & Jackie Greenwalt

Sept. 27 ‐ Harlie & Shirley Gunther

Sept. 28 ‐ Nick & Brianne Fakhouri

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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11:30am LEAH Circle 6pm Habitat For Humanity Board Mee ng

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8am Weekly Publica on Deadline 5:30pm Adult Choir 6:45pm Emmanuel Bells

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Church Office Closed

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Office

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15th Sunday a er Pentecost Readings: Isaiah 35: Psalm 146; James 2:1‐10 [11‐13] 14‐17; Mark7:24‐37 Bring Your Garden To Church! 8:30am Adult Chris an Educa on 9:30am Worship Service 11am Fellowship

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Day

Church Office Closed

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4:30pm Execu ve Commi ee Mee ng 7pm Youth & Family Mee ng

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6:30am Men's Breakfast 8am Weekly Publica on Deadline 9am ELCW Piecemakers 5:30pm Adult Choir 6:45pm Emmanuel Bells

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Church Office Closed 6pm Church Council Mee ng

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Patriot

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16th Sunday a er Pentecost Readings: Isaiah 50: Psalm 116:1‐9; James 3:1‐12; Mark 8:27‐38 8:30am Adult Chris an Educa on 9:30am Worship Service 11am Fellowship 1pm Challenge Course 2pm Cordelia Free Summer Concert Series: Chris Stordahl's Children Theater

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1:30pm MARY Circle 7pm Hog Heaven Band

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8am Weekly Publica on Deadline 9am ELCW School Kit Assembling 5:30pm Adult Choir 6:45pm Emmanuel Bells

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Church Office Closed

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Office

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17th Sunday a er Pentecost Readings: Jeremiah 11:18‐20; Psalm 54; James 3:13‐‐4:3, Mark 9:30‐37 8:30am Adult Chris an Educa on 9:30am Worship Service 11am Fellowship 2pm Interfaith Worship ‐ Clark House 2:45pm Interfaith Worship ‐ Good Sam

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5:30pm ELC PS Exec. Mtg 7pm Hog Heaven Band

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6:30am Men's Breakfast 8am Weekly Publica on Deadline 9am ELCW Piecemakers 5:30pm Adult Choir 6:45pm Emmanuel Bells

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Church Office Closed

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5pm Parent's Night Out!

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18th Sunday a er Pentecost Readings: Numbers 11: 10‐16, 24‐29; Psalm 19:7‐14; James 5:13‐20; Mark 9:38‐50 Holy Groundz 8:30am Adult Chris an Educa on 9:30am Worship Service 11am Fellowship

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6:30pm Emmanuel Preschool Board Mee ng

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8am Weekly Publica on Deadline 5:30pm Adult Choir 6:45pm Emmanuel Bells

All announcements for the Emphasis: Weekly Edi on

are due into the church office by Wednesday, 8 AM.

Regular Church Office Hours: 6 AM ‐ 2:30 PM, Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri

(Unless otherwise noted.)

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“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve…” Mark 10:45

Serving on: September 6, 2015 September 13, 2015 September 20, 2015 September 27, 2015

Ministers The Congrega on The Congrega on The Congrega on The Congrega on

Presiding: Pastor Daugs Pastor Daugs Pastor Daugs Pastor Daugs

Dir. Of Music: Janet McIntosh Janet McIntosh Janet McIntosh Janet McIntosh

Organist: Gail Grubbs Gail Grubbs Gail Grubbs Gail Grubbs

Altar Guild / Bread: Gen Long Gen Long Gen Long Gen Long

Acolyte: Sophie Allen Taylor McLuen SERVANT NEEDED Grace Allen

Altar Flowers: Kas & Deb Dumroese SERVANT NEEDED Kathy & Ma Foss SERVANT NEEDED

Assis ng Minister: Gwen Sullivan Kris Daugs N/A (Pastor) Ben Beard

Communion Assistant:

Kas Dumroese Deb Dumroese SERVANT NEEDED Gwen Mitchell

Deb Dumroese SERVANT NEEDED Lisa Bender Julie Spangler

Counter: Helen Joyner Heidi Bi erwolf Helen Joyner Heidi Bi erwolf

Vern Kinnison Vern Kinnison Tammy Greenwalt Gwen Mitchell

Fellowship: Roger & Gen Long

Ben & Shannon McLuen

Kevin & Anne Peterson

Tara & Tim Roberts

Deb & Bryan Marsh

Steve & Carol Nelson

Nancy Ruth Peterson

Garth & Nancy Sasser

Neil & Jan Mar n

Jeane e Peterson

Marge Remington

Carmen Savage

Marilyn & Jack Mastro

TBD Bob & Sue Ri er

Mark & Marijka Scwarzlaender

Greeter: Craig, Lisa, Jack, Kas & Deb Virginia Colvig Kim Campbell

Grace & Sophie Allen Dumroese Marcie & Randy Wood Charlie Campbell

J.A.M. Leader: Lisa Allen Deb Marsh Robbie Giles Carolyn Todd

J.A.M. Assistant: Gretchen Isakson Lisa Allen Deb Wya Julie Spangler

Reader: Robert Ramsey Ben McLuen Walter Hesford Kim Campbell

Usher: Vern Kinnison Vern Kinnison Vern Kinnison Vern Kinnison

Charlie Campbell Larry Lass Debbie Stone Charlie Campbell

Nancy Ruth Peterson Garth Sasser Garth Sasser Debbie Stone

Chris Wa Nancy Sasser Nancy Sasser Cody Wendt

Robbie Giles Leo Greenwalt Mark Wemple Robbie Giles

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·The churches’ ongoing ministries of care for the hungry and neglected, especially in Zimbabwe, China, Darfur, Ethiopia.

·Vic ms of war, oppression, injus ce, and cruelty.

·People and organiza ons working for jus ce and peace.

·Any people we have come to see as our enemies.

·All those living in fearful homes and circumstances.

·All those who are vic ms of natural disasters.

·Students and members abroad.

·Our sister churches: Grace Lutheran Church ‐ New Orleans; Ulanga‐Kilombero Synod ‐ Tanzania.

·Military service people from our families serving: John M. Swanson & Evan B. Marten, grandsons of Maureen & Dwaine Marten; Jaren Doherty Jr., Clara Dockter’s grandson; serving with the Marines in Afghanistan.

·Those who’ve lost loved ones.

·Prayers of Thanksgiving.

Barbara Taylor.

Tom Sandell & Family, friends of Louise Mowrer.

Larry Clo , for rapid healing of a fracture, scrapes and bruises from an accident.

Edith Dion, suffering cardiac issues.

Mike Sprenger, suffering with pneumonia.

Cam Johnston.

Joan Plowman and her family, to become reunited.

Dorothy Schnaible.

Neil Mar n.

Yolanda Wya .

Edna Holbrook, con nued strength.

Don McBurney, Tammy Greenwalt’s uncle, who is having surgery.

The Behler family, Nikki Cox’s aunt & uncle, who lost their home to a fire.

Bert Kerste er, friend of Ron Landeck, recovering from kidney cancer surgery.

Those with special needs:

Hank Langeman, Debbie Stone’s stepfather, suffering with liver cancer; John Pritche , friend of Shirley Fra ord; Layton Tannihill, friend of Noell Swearingen, ba ling leukemia; Please keep Dave, his wife Karla, and their en re family in your prayers; Diana Jones, a soccer mom friend of several members of our congrega on, would like us to pray that her breast cancer treatment will be successful; Richard Woock, Jessie Weller’s uncle suffering with bone cancer; Karen Grant, former ELC member, friend of Charlene Olsson; Mother of Jeff Dodge, a friend of Ben Beard & Liz Brandt; Norma Horn, friend of Janice Johnson; Erich Lear, friend of Carolyn Todd; George Morris, friends of the Holbrooks, figh ng brain cancer; Nancy Danne el, friend of the Beards, with Stage 3 Lung Cancer; Harriet Heinen, aunt of the Kimberling family, recovering from surgery to remove colon cancer; Terrie Gilbert; Dean Rogers, dealing with prostate cancer and related back problems; Cheryl Jurgens, friend of Gwen Sullivan’s

Those, dealing with cancer:

Please help us as we update our prayer list. If you wish to make a prayer request or update an exis ng one, please call the church office at 208.882.3915, or email emmanuelmoscowid@gmail.com. Thank you.

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Theo, Shirley Engerbretson’s grand‐nephew.

Rosanne Manley.

Tom Henderson, grandfather of Jessica Weller’s friend.

Fukuko Garre , Janet Williams’ mother.

Becky Bronner, daughter of Steve & Andrea Fountain, dealing with joint issues.

Mike Voegtle, Katy Beard’s cousin.

Sandra Lytle.

Pam Palmer, friend of Ron Landeck and many in Moscow.

Janice Brandal, recovering from lung surgery.

The Thane Family, Ann, Eddie, Clint, Christy, JP and Jasmine, sister of Robbie Giles.

Jean Langeman, Debbie Stone’s mom.

Those with special needs (cont.):

Alene Orvik, Shelley Dales mother.

Douglas Dion, Edith’s son, suffering from conges ve heart failure.

Randy Dion, Edith’s son, recovering from a paralyzing stroke.

Lynda & Cari, sister and niece to Shirley Engerbretson.

Grace Lyon, living at Whitman Senior Care in Pullman.

Clara Dockter, con nued strength.

Sara Kimberling, con nued healing.

Andy Fountain.

Dean Ve rus.

Ken Strassburg, Kathy Kwiatkowski’s brother.

Elanor Vanderbeek, Shirley Engerbretson’s granddaughter.

Devin Revard, Clara Dockter’s grandson.

Those who have requested our con nued prayers:

For strong community & welcoming in the Lutheran Campus Ministry.

Pa ents of the Lugala Hospital in Tanzania.

Residents of Good Samaritan Nursing and Special Care units.

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Serving

NEXT

Sunday

September 13

Ministers:

The Congrega on

Presiding:

Pastor Daugs

Dir. Of Music:

Janet McIntosh

Organist:

Gail Grubbs

Altar Guild / Bread:

Gen Long

Acolyte:

Taylor McLuen

Altar Flowers:

SERVANT NEEDED

Assis ng Minister:

Kris Daugs

Communion Assistant:

SERVANT NEEDED

Deb Dumroese

Counter:

Heidi Bi erwolf

Vern Kinnison

Fellowship:

Ben & Shannon McLuen

Steve & Carol Nelson

Jeane e Peterson

TBD

Greeter:

Kas & Deb Dumroese

J.A.M. Leader:

Deb Marsh

J.A.M. Assistant:

Lisa Allen

Reader:

Ben McLuen

Usher:

Vern Kinnison

Larry Lass

Garth Sasser

Nancy Sasser

Leo Greenwalt

Thank You!

Help ME Change the World

MISSION ENDOWMENT GIVES AWAY MONEY from the Endowment every year! That’s right, we do!! And we need your help to make that happen. Look for the request form in the Church narthex or on the website, fill it out and return it to the Church office by the due date (October 11). Then plan to a end the All Saint’s Potluck (November 1) where you will describe your project (in 2 minutes or less) and vie for votes. Having trouble deciding which non‐profit we should support? Look at the ELCA website for ideas. We solicit requests for local, regional, and interna onal groups.

What would like to do?

Here’s an idea! Make a posi ve impact on the Sunday experience of all who enter here!

You are invited to be part of the music ministry of Emmanuel! Rehearsals are ge ng ready to begin and we would like to see YOU join us!

Emmanuel Bells – meets Wednesdays at 6:45.

This is an adult handbell choir.

Adult Choir – meets Wednesdays at 5:30.

This group is a mixed choir that sings many different styles of choral anthems.

Children’s Choir – meets a er church.

This group is for children 5 – 13+.

Elementary Bells –this is a beginning group for elementary age students.

Please contact Tom Brandt or Janet McIntosh about joining.

Please come and join us as we make beau ful music

to praise our God!

Featured in THIS issue, # 1‐150906, of the “Emphasis: Weekly Edi on:”

Emmanuel Event Calendar for September Emmanuel Servant Calendar for September Emmanuel Prayers & Concerns “Meet our Members…” ...Vivian Fountain!

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

Vivian Sara Fountain

Born June 18, 2015, in Spokane Washington, Vivian will be bap zed on Sunday, September 6, 2015.

Join Vivian, her parents Jenny & Andrew Fountain,

her brother Tris n Fountain, Grandparents Steve & Carol Nelson and Craig & Enid Fountain,

Grand Aunt & Uncle of Andrea & Steve Fountain, Sponsors Louie & Allie Fountain and Joanie Maag,

and the en re Emmanuel Congrega on for this special day!

Water Water flows through the Scriptures:

the flood, the Red Sea crossing, water springing from a rock to nourish

Israelites in the wilderness, the healing of Naaman's leprosy when he washed in the Jordan River, John's bap sm of Jesus and, chiefly, our bap sm into

Christ. The water of bap sm symbolizes cleansing from sin, the

quenching of our spiritual thirst and God raising us from death (drowning in sin) to life everlas ng. Just as we can't live without physical water,

neither can we truly live without the living water that Jesus gives

(see John 4:13‐14).