To Know Christ and Boldly Make Him Known

Meet our New Property Manager

I was born in Maine and owned a construction company for 35 years. I retired to Florida with my partner, Lisa, in 2023. 

We now live in North Port.

Doug Tardiff

Property Manager

Worship

Rally Day Ministry Roundup

As part of our Rally Day celebration on Sunday, September 7, we’ll host a Ministry Roundup in Fellowship Hall during the Potluck "Brunch". This is your chance to discover new ways to get involved in the life of Emmanuel this fall —whether through short-term projects and/or ongoing ministries.

Some opportunities invite you into the ongoing heartbeat of our congregation:

• Serving as a Communion Assistant, Greeter, Lector, or Usher in worship
• Participating in Altar Guild, Bell Choir, or Sanctuary Choir
• Taking part in one of our Committees/Teams and their ongoing ministries: Arts at Emmanuel, Christian Education/Youth & Family, Church Council, Congregational Care, Fellowship, Finance, Outreach, Property, Stewardship 
• Joining Women of the ELCA (WELCA) or the Men's Ministry

Other opportunities are one-time or seasonal commitments:

• Chamber of Commerce Community Event & Expo (Wednesday, October 15, 4-7pm)
• 65th Anniversary Celebration (Ribbon-cutting event is Wednesday, October 29, 4-6pm at Emmanuel; Celebration is Sunday, November 2, following the 9:30am service in Fellowship Hall)
• God's Work Our Hands (Saturday, October 25, 8-11am, Downtown Venice)
• Emmanuel Float for Venice Holiday Parade (Saturday, November 29, 6pm)

Whatever your gifts, there is a place for you to serve! The Roundup will give you the chance to meet ministry leaders, ask questions, and sign up for specific opportunities that fit your schedule and passions. As we Walk in the Way of Life together, Rally Day is the perfect time to take your next step in service.

Missed Last Week's Sermon?

August 24, 2025, Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

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Faith Formation

Take a Journey Through This Week in God's Word

Welcome to This Week in God’s Word (TWGW)—a weekly video series where we walk through the daily lectionary readings that surround Sunday’s worship.

This week’s theme is Humility at God’s Table. Jesus shows us that humility is not about table manners or trying harder—it’s about being freed from the trap of self-promotion (or even false self-demotion) and being given a place at God’s banquet by grace.

Here’s how the readings unfold:

📖 Thursday–Saturday prepare us for worship. We hear the wisdom of Proverbs, Peter’s call to humility and service, and Jesus’ teaching that greatness comes through serving others. Pride leads to downfall, but the way of Christ is love, generosity, and service.

📖 Sunday’s readings (Proverbs 25, Psalm 112, Hebrews 13, Luke 14) bring the theme to full focus. Jesus unmasks our pride and false humility at the banquet table—and gives us the good news that our place in God’s kingdom is pure gift. Christ himself takes the lowest place on the cross so that we are lifted up.

📖 Monday–Wednesday send us out to live what we’ve heard. We see leaders and nations humbled, God exalting the lowly, and the parable of the great banquet where the poor and outcast are welcomed in. True humility is not a strategy but a gift—because in Christ we already belong.

Check out this week’s video - This Week in God’s Word: Humility at God's Table and join us on the journey through Scripture.

Thursday, August 28, 2025:

Psalm 112; Proverbs 15:13-17; 1 Peter 3:8-12

Friday, August 29, 2025:

Psalm 112; Proverbs 18:6-12; 1 Peter 4:7-11

Saturday, August 30, 2025:

Psalm 112; Proverbs 21:1-4, 24-26; Matthew 20:20-28

August 31, the 12th Sunday after Pentecost

Proverbs 25:6-7a;Psalm 112;Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16;Luke 14:1, 7-14

Monday, September 01, 2025:

Psalm 119:65-72; 2 Chronicles 12:1-12; Hebrews 13:7-21

Tuesday, September 02, 2025:

Psalm 119:65-72; Isaiah 2:12-17; Titus 1:1-9

Wednesday, September 03, 2025:

Psalm 119:65-72; Isaiah 57:14-21; Luke 14:15-24



Walking in the Way of Life:

2025 Fall Faith Formation Opportunities ✝️🍂

This fall at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, we’re excited to offer Faith Formation opportunities for every age — from nursery to adults. Together, we’ll grow in faith 🙏, connect with one another 🤝, and live out God’s love ❤️ in daily life.

✨ What’s happening this fall?

👧🧒 Sunday School (ages 4–5th grade) – fun, creative ways to explore God’s Word

📖 Adult Forum – a new 44-minute Sunday gathering with weekly topics like faith & technology, the Reformation, worship, and more

☕📚 Second Cup Bible Study – Wednesday mornings in person & on Zoom, deep-diving into Matthew and Romans

🎶🙌 Confirmation & Youth Group – Thursdays for middle and high school students, including retreats and community time

🍼💒 Nursery – a loving, safe space for our youngest children during Sunday mornings

Whether you’re brand new or have been part of Emmanuel for years, there’s a place for you here. Come early, stay late, or join us midweek — and discover how God is calling us all to open hearts 💜, open hands ✋, and a deeper life of faith. 📅 Programs begin in early September.

We can’t wait to see you this fall! 🍁

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Congregational Care

Laura Anderson

Don Berg

Florence Canady

Karl Fraedrich

JoAnna Kane

Pr. Joseph Livenson

Janice Curle

Karen James

Edna Froelich

Jackie Miller

• Prayers for the family & friends of Betty Linke on the passing of her son, Scott.
• Prayers also to the family & friends of Chuck Kinter, who passed away last week. His funeral will be September 5th at 2:00pm at Lakeside Lutheran Church, Venice.

Update: Pastor Livenson picked up his funds and is back in the DR with his family in Santo Domingo, awaiting further treatment. Continued prayers for him and his family.

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