2019 The Journey June & July

Dear Emmanuel Family, Spring has been lovely with her greenery spread across lawns and climbing up fences, and summer is upon us with giant magnolia blossoms, vegetable gardens, and bright sunny days. As we plan for the summertime around here at Emmanuel, we shift into the mode where some of us are traveling each week, and our schedules are a bit more haphazard than during the rest of the year. So, our Nurturing Min-istry has chosen some dates for us to gather around God’s word and God’s people. I hope you can get these on your calendars and make as many of them as possible. We are not whole without you, and God often uses your voice, your presence to teach and love us. Bible Study at a Restaurant is something we started this year, and we have enjoyed sharing meals and digging into scripture together. Below, you’ll find the dates for one meal each month. There is no need to sign up any-where, just come if you can, and tell them you are with Jennifer’s party. June 13th at 10:00am (Thursday) - Brunch and Bible Study at Tom’s Place in the back room July 22nd at 6:00 pm (Monday) - Dinner and Bible Study at ____TBA____ . August 22nd at 6:00 pm (Thursday) - Dinner and Bible Study at ____TBA____ . Wednesdays of Wonder We have decided to spread our Wednesdays of Wonder out throughout the summer, one each month. Here are the dates, and take a peek inside this newsletter for some great pictures of our time together last year! We do want you to sign up for Wednesdays of Wonder, so we can prepare enough food and art supplies. You’ll find sign up sheets in the narthex. I am grateful to God each time we gather around the Word and celebrate our creative gifts together. In Christ, Pastor Jennifer

Let the heavens be

glad, and let the earth

rejoice; Psalm 96:11

We’ll publish these in the bul-

letin and Thursday reminders.

Giant magnolia blossom on

Pastor Jennifer’s front yard tree!

Wednesdays of Wonder 2019

June 26 | July 24 | August 14

5:30—8:00 p.m.

Item-of-the-Month: June—Crackers, cold cereals,

granola bars, toilet paper. July—Canned beans, vegeta-

bles, and paper towels. Let’s fill the shopping cart in

the narthex!

June Prayer Focus

We pray the Holy Spirit will equip and inspire us to live lives that can’t be ignored or go un-noticed, lives that cause people to ask who we are, what moti-vates us and how they too can

share in our faith, joy and hope – not for our own recogni-tion, gratification or legacy, but for God’s glory. When life seems dark, our problems deep and in-surmountable or we long for forgiveness, pray to the Lord and trust God’s word, steadfast love and power to save. Remember in prayer parents and children during the summer months, a time when challenges of child care, hunger and meaningful, safe activities for youth can be complicated and acute; pray for wisdom and inspiration in creating services, programs and activities that support and strengthen families in your community. It’s sometimes tempting to underestimate our in-fluence and impact in the world as children of God, follow-ers of Jesus. Ask God to encourage us through the presence of the Holy Spirit to be confident and bold in bearing the good news of Jesus Christ and living, acting and advocating for the well-being of all people and communities. We pray the Spirit will help us discern what is true and consistent with God’s Word in the mix of all the mes-sages and influences that come at us each day and that we will have clarity and courage in sharing the gospel.

July Prayer Focus

Lord, we lift up all those who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens in this nation and throughout the world. We ask God to forgive us when we stray from God’s truth and ways, that we will stay on paths of humility, love and justice. When we feel weak, experience trouble or fear our ene-mies, we pray to God for strength, giving thanks and praise for the promise of God’s enduring love and refuge. We come to God in prayer, trusting in God’s patience and

responsiveness to our concerns, appeals and expres-

sions—spoken and unspoken—and ask that God will deep-

en our faith and teach us to pray without hesitation or self

-consciousness.

Fresh Bread folks will take

the summer off and meet again on Saturday morning September 7 at the church at 10:00. Folks will

view and discuss the PBS DVD series -- "Wisdom of Faith" -- with Bill Moyers interviewing Huston Smith, scholar of religious studies. This five part series co-vers Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Huston Smith had a lifelong com-mitment for better understanding among religions so as to promote social justice and peace. Fresh Bread encourages any interested women to come and bring friends.

“A Dinner for the Brotherhood”

Men, Mark Your Calendars!! Date: Sunday, June 9th Where: Fellowship Hall Time: 5:30 – 7:00 What: Fellowship and Dinner Who: All Emmanuel Boys and Gentle-men The Nurturing Ministry is sponsoring our an-nual event for our men and boys. Gentlemen, please plan to attend and allow the ladies of the church to serve you a delicious meal, and offer you a chance to sit back, relax, and visit with your fellowman and the young gentle-men in our church. No Program!! Just eat and socialize!! Come casual!! Sign up in the Narthex, or call or email Pat Duff by Thursday, June 6th. 336-689-9397 prduff@yahoo.com

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Synod Assembly

2 9:30 Sunday School 10:00 Choir 10:30 Worship 11:45 Youth 11:45 First Sunday Fellowship

3 9:00 Prayer in Chapel

4 10:00 Prayer in Chapel

5 1:00 Knitwits

6

7

8:30 Breakfast Bunch

8

9 9:30 Sunday School 10:00 Choir 10:30 Worship 11:45 Youth Confirmation Day

10 9:00 Prayer in Chapel 5:00 Open Door

11 10:00 Prayer in Chapel 7:00 Council

12 1:00 Knitwits

13 10:00 Brunch and Bible study at Tom’s Place

14

8:30 Breakfast Bunch

15

16 9:30 Sunday School 10:00 Choir 10:30 Worship

17 9:00 Prayer in Chapel

18 10:00 Prayer in Chapel

19 1:00 Knitwits

20 21

8:30 Breakfast Bunch

22 10:00 Fresh Bread

23 9:30 Sunday School 10:00 Choir 10:30 Worship

24 9:00 Prayer in Chapel

25 10:00 Prayer in Chapel 6:00 21+/-

26 1:00 Knitwits 5:30 Wednesday of Wonder

27

28 8:30 Breakfast Bunch

29

30 9:30 Sunday School 10:00 Choir 10:30 Worship

June

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 9:00 Prayer in Chapel

2 10:00 Prayer in Chapel

3

4 Office Closed

5 830 Breakfast Bunch

6

7 9:30 Sunday School 10:00 Choir 10:30 Worship 11:45 First Sunday Fellowship

8 9:00 Prayer in Chapel 5:00 Open Door

9 10:00 Prayer in Chapel 7:00 Council

10 1:30 Knitwits

11

12 8:30 Breakfast Bunch

13

14 9:30 Sunday School 10:00 Choir 10:30 Worship Pastor Jennifer and Confirmands at Lutheridge

15 9:00 Prayer in Chapel Pastor Jennifer and Confirmands at Lutheridge

16 10:00 Prayer in Chapel Pastor Jennifer and Confirmands at Lutheridge

17 1:30 Knitwits Pastor Jennifer and Confirmands at Lutheridge

18 Pastor Jennifer and Confirmands at Lutheridge

19 8:30 Breakfast Bunch Pastor Jennifer and Confirmands at Lutheridge

20 Pastor Jennifer and Confirmands at Lutheridge

21 9:30 Sunday School 10:00 Choir 10:30 Worship

22 9:00 Prayer in Chapel 6:00 Bible Study and Dinner

23 10:00 Prayer in Chapel 6:00 21+/-

24 1:30 Knitwits 5:30 Wednesday of Wonder

25 26

8:30 Breakfast Bunch

27

28 9:30 Sunday School 10:00 Choir 10:30 Worship

29 9:00 Prayer in Chapel Pastor Jennifer at a conference

30 10:00 Prayer in Chapel Pastor Jennifer at a conference

31 Pastor Jennifer at a conference

Pastor Jennifer at a conference

Pastor Jennifer at a conference

July

June 2 June 9 June 16 June 23 June 30

Assisting Minister Linda Faltin Joy Joseph Pat Duff Steve Smotherman

Acolyte Nelson Joseph Aluel Adichol

Crucilyte Will Fullwood Chol Adichol Justin Kuethe Indigo Weaver

Banner Bearer Justin Kuethe

Prayer of Day Wilson Joseph Carson Kuethe Julian Weaver Aluel Adichol

Reader Heather Bachelder Stan Reid Jackie Kollros Jonathan Teich Kathie Petry

Communion Preparer

Shelly Fullwood Erika Kuethe Sue Smotherman Kay Hudson Erika Kuethe

Altar Guild Eileen Roberts Eileen Roberts Eileen Roberts Eileen Roberts Eileen Roberts

Counters Gary Biesecker Bill Clemmer

Mickey Walker Scott Lambeth

Debbie Echols Pete Roberts

Steve Smotherman Eileen Roberts

Kathie Harvey Patsy Hayworth

Council Person Terri Walker Terri Walker Terri Walker Terri Walker Terri Walker

If you are willing to serve as a reader, sign-up sheets are by the church office.

We apologize if we missed your birthday! Please

let us know and we will update our files.

Jimmy Jada 06/01

Kelly Warner 06/02

Micah Rufsvold 06/04

Bob Smith 06/04

Nick Borugian 06/04

Mary Kay Erdin 06/05

A.C. Lohr 06/05

Patti Hanna 06/12

Mickey Walker 06/12

Pam Myrick 06/15

Rebecca Gurkin 06/16

Nancy Woody 06/23

Tracy Miller 06/24

Sam Smotherman 06/29

Terri Walker 06/29

Gifts have been given to the glory of God and in memory of

Bennie O’Kelley to the Compassion Fund given by Barb & Newton Royster.

Sunday Servants

Sunday Servants

July 7 July 14 July 21 July 28

Assisting Minister Jonathan Teich Steve Smotherman Greg Evans Pat Duff

Crucifer Indigo Weaver Will Fullwood Justin Kuethe

Acolytes Nelson Joseph

Prayer of Day Julian Weaver Wilson Joseph Carson Kuethe Aluel Adichol

Reader Michael Weaver Joanna Roberts Jackie Kollros

Communion Preparer

Shelly Fullwood Sue Smotherman Kay Hudson Erika Kuethe

Altar Guild Kay Hudson Kay Hudson Kay Hudson Kay Hudson

Counters Steve Smotherman Anita Bowman

Council Person Mike Stewart Mike Stewart Mike Stewart Mike Stewart

If you are willing to serve as a reader or greeter, sign-up sheets are by the church office.

We apologize if we missed your birthday! Please let us know and we will update our files.

Eileen Roberts 07/05

Jodie Monroe 07/14

Dave Fullwood 07/19

Kay Hudson 07/19

Gail Simpson 07/25

Tim Daurity 07/25

Annie Fullwood 07/29

D.C. Robert 07/31

Wednesdays of Wonder 2019

June 26 July 24

August 14 We’ll begin with a meal at

5:30 and then spend time to-gether playing, studying,

singing, worshiping, and hon-oring the Lord.

We’ll finish up each night around 8:00

Sage made a banner from the quilt squares we created

Tasting Eileen’s jams and jellies with the fresh butter Joanna

helped us make

Please sign up in the narthex, so we can prepare enough food and art supplies.

Shrinky Dinks!

Take a look at some of the great

moments from

Wednesdays of

Wonder 2018

Enjoying fellowship across the generations

Dear friends waiting for instructions and enjoying the great company

June/July 2019

Newsletter

Emmanuel Lutheran Church 1401 Heathcliff Road High Point, NC 27262

Worship Sunday: 10:30 a.m. 336-882-2119 Email: Lutheran@northstate.net Webpage: www.emmanuellutheranchurch.org Staff Emmanuel Office Hours: The Reverend Jennifer Krushas, Pastor pastorjennifer@northstate.net Amy Vitola, Office Administrator Monday—Thursday 8:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. Jessica Jansen, Youth Leader Jacqueline Canter, Director of Choirs Ford Ewaldsen, Organist Jeanine Martin, Nursery Attendant Emmanuel Senior Enrichment Center Kimberly Miller-Mcdowell, Director Emmanuel Senior Enrichment Center adultdaycare@northstate.net