Emanuel Lutheran Church, Hutchinson, KS

Elisabeth Orr Begins Full-time Position

Elisabeth Orr has begun her full-time position as Director of Christian Education.

Elisabeth will have responsibility for Sunday School, Wednesday evening programming, and will continue as Carol Choir Director.

She will be expanding relationships with youth and families of Emanuel and will relate to the Junior and Senior Leagues as she has the opportunity.

Elisabeth brings a great spirit to her work at Emanuel and in addition to a deep and rich faith, her gifts in music and drama are also greatly valued and celebrated in the life of the congregation. She will be installed in her new ministry position during the 11 a.m. worship Sunday, Sept. 18.

You may contact Elisabeth at the Youth Office, 662-8622, or by emailing: eorr@emanuel-hutchinson.org.

drawing of stick figure children holding hands

Ready, Set, Go!

Wednesday activities Begin Sept. 21

The Schedule at a Glance

5:30 p.m. – Bible Olympics for Grades K-6 (Meet in gym)
5:30 p.m. – Second Sunday Squad for Grades 7-8 (Meet in gym)
6:00 p.m. – SUPPER FOR ALL AGES (Meet in Parish Hall)
6:30 p.m. – Sonshine Singers for Preschool-Grade 1 (Meet in Room 1)
6:30 p.m. – Carol Choir for Grades 2-6 (Meet in Room 5)
6:30 p.m. – Confirmation Class for Grades 7-8 (Seventh grade meets in the basement; eighth grade in Room 9)

Bible Olympics

If you are a student in Kindergarten through sixth grade, you are invited to join us for Bible Olympics. We meet at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays in the gym. Enter the building through the 30th Street/Parish Hall entrance. We start with a short bible story and then divide into teams for games and study/activity book time. Afterwards, we go to supper at 6:00 p.m.

New Drop-off, Pick-up Policies

We have decided to institute some new policies concerning drop-off and pick-up of children for Wednesday evening activities. All church doors will be locked except the 30th Street/Parish Hall entrance. A notebook will be in the vestibule of the 30th Street entrance. We will ask you to come inside to sign your child in and out. Your child will be instructed to wait in the Parish Hall to be picked up. Please make sure to comply with this new policy on Wednesday evenings.

Wednesday Choir Rehearsal Times

6:30-7:00 p.m. - Sonshine Singers (Preschool-Grade 1, Meet in Room 1)
6:30-7:30 p.m. - Carol Choir (Grades 2-6, Meet in Room 5)
6:30-7:30 p.m. - Bell Choir (for any age, Meet in Room 4)
7:30-8:30 p.m. - Senior Choir (Ages 12-99+, Meet in Room 1)

The Men’s Choir will rehearse between 9:45-10:45 a.m. Sundays in Room 1.

On The Move in Missions!

Members and friends of Emanuel making a wheel chair ramp

Members and friends of Emanuel have combined for special efforts in mission recently. A need for a wheel chair ramp for a person with cancer came to the attention of Emanuel’s Mission Committee. Several members and friends did not let the triple digit heat slow them in this opportunity to be doing God’s work. The ramp was planned, built, and then finished on site.

Second Sunday Serving

The Emanuel family is also gathering the second Sunday of each month to do several service projects. You might see people who take part wearing work clothes to the 11 a.m. worship service, or gathering for a light meal in the Parish Hall as they organize and then go out to work. These are short and focused opportunities to be the hands and feet of Jesus at work in the world. Thirty- five workers took part the first Sunday, completing four projects by shortly after 2:00 p.m. Not only were four worth-while jobs accomplished, but some great fellowship was shared.

Welcome

Thank you for visiting Emanuel Lutheran Church by way of our web site. Emanuel means, “God with us,” and it is our prayer that you will experience the richness and fullness of God’s grace in a very real way in your life.

At Emanuel, you will see God’s presence celebrated in many ways. If you are looking for a caring faith community where you can grow in your relationship with God and join with others in serving God and your neighbor, then Emanuel may be that family of faith for you. Our weekly worship services offer a rich blend of faith-filled liturgy, music and sermons.

You will find Emanuel to be a place with a warm welcome for you and an invitation to be a part of this growing family of faith. We believe that we are on a journey as a congregation, not following trends or fads, but faithfully responding in daily life to the call of Jesus. May you experience the renewing and transforming presence and grace of God in your life.

Pastor Tim Carey

A Mission Driven Congregation

Emanuel is committed to serving “beyond the church walls” and reaching out to the community at large. We open our doors on Thanksgiving Day and serve food to more than 600 people, many of whom would not otherwise have a traditional Thanksgiving meal. We also assist at the community’s Soup Kitchen and make monthly donations to the Food Bank, including 5,000 cans collected in the weeks before the Super Bowl.

Emanuel volunteers have traveled to Mexico to build houses and to Mississippi to assist with reconstruction efforts after Hurricana Katrina. We also have helped with clean-up and rebuilding after devasting torandoes in Greensburg and Chapman, Kansas.

Emanuel also participates in Stephen Ministry to offer encouragement and friendship to persons experiencing difficulties in their lives.

02.06.2012

"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled." -- Jesus (Matt. 5:6)