ELC eNews

The Weekly Newsletter of

Emmanuel Lutheran Church

Venice, Florida

Twentieth Sunday

after Pentecost

Week of October 23, 2022

This week at Emmanuel...

October 23: Worship @ 8:30am &10:00am-FELLOWSHIP HALL

Please note that our 11am worship will resume in January

October 23: Youth Group @ Nick Sperry's house
October 27: Thursdays Together @ 10:00am, Zoom
October 28: Ann Nestor Memorial Service @ 1pm
October 29: Reformation & Confirmation Weekend
October 29: Diane Vander Kraats Memorial Service @ 12noon
October 29: Worship @ 5:00pm-Location pending
October 30: Confirmation @ 8:30 Worship

Meetings scheduled in Rowe Hall may resume beginning, Sunday, October 23rd.

CLICK HERE to let us know you are Attending Worship this Weekend!

By clicking below, you can view this weekend's worship folder on our Facebook page and the corresponding worship service on our website, which will be available as soon

the service is posted on Sunday.

Click below to see pictures of current activities happening in and around our church!

Current Events

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This and That for the Week...Important Information Follows

From the Treasurer:

Hurricane Ian has caused widespread destruction in our community. Many families have suffered significant financial hardship in dealing with the cleanup and restoration of their homes. Members of our congregation have already responded with monetary donations to help provide support for these families. Other donations have been made to fund the restoration of our Church buildings and we have also received funds to answer the Synod’s appeal for money.

The Treasurer’s office makes every effort to properly allocate your donations. When you donate to support the Synod appeal please note: “Synod - Hurricane Ian,” to support local families in need please note: “Local Families - Hurricane Ian” and to help restore our church buildings note: “Restore our Church.”

Thank you to those who have already given and to future donors.

Click the button below to view and/or print the booklet, view the zoom links for the discussion groups, and other information about this important time for our church family.

40 Days of Prayer Booklet

Habitat is working on two homes in the North Port area.

Here are some suggestions for snacks: Granola and/or Energy Bars, Trail Mix Packets, Crackers, Cookies, etc. Please contribute this weekend!!

Next Sunday, October 30th

at 8:30am Worship

Join us for Confirmation of eight of our young people in the 8:30am Worship. A reception will follow. God's Blessing as they continue their faith journey with us!

All Saints Weekend

November 5th & 6th.

The Book of the Dead is now available at worship for you to write the names of those who have gone before us.

CWU Fall Potluck Luncheon

World Community Day

and Key Woman Award

Friday, November 4 at 12Noon

Venice United Church of Christ

620 Shamrock Blvd, Venice

Canned food for the Salvation Army will be collected

Honoring Nancy Bollers - Key Woman 2022

Contact - Jan Quinn to register

Emmanuel women and guests are invited to attend!!

Barb's Medical Minute

Muscle strain is a common cause of back pain. Like from raking up and lifting debris, using a chain saw, etc. A good way to prevent that pain is to keep those muscles in good working order.

Exercise is the most effective way to improve strength, mobility, and tissue resilience. Here are some ways to protect your back:

STRENGTHEN YOUR CORE with exercises to tone muscles surrounding the back to better support the spine and reduce lower back pressure.
STRETCH DAILY to promote spinal health and relieve tight muscles that can lead to back pain. Mimic your cat or dog who ALWAYS stretch when waking up!
WALK regularly as a safe form of exercise for all fitness levels. (Even mine whose level is basement – which means I don’t do any!)
SLEEP on a quality mattress and place a pillow under your knees to reduce spinal pressure when sleeping on your back, and between the knees for side sleeping.
MAINTAIN A HEALTHY WEIGHT to reduce back strain and keep the spine from possibly developing an unnatural curvature. So here’s the old healthy eating and exercise routine…the answer to every problem!
SIT PROPERLY so incorrect posture doesn’t put extra pressure on the discs or lower spine.
LIFT CORRECTLY with your legs to prevent muscle spasm, pain, or even serious back injuries.

Nearly 65 million Americans have reported a recent case of back pain (hurricane survivors?) and about 16 million - 8% of all adults- have chronic back pain! Don’t forget about intermittent ice packs, rest, and pain relievers! Ah-h-h.

Bill Feigley, Pastor David Hess, Nancy Jones, Lore Smith, Lois Steketee and Pat Walther.

Altar Flower Sign-up

Now open through 2022!!

Click the picture and sign-up for a weekend. Submit your payment of $30 with dedication to the church ASAP. Forms are also available in the Narthex or at the office.

Eternal Candle Sign-up

Now open through 2022!!

Click the picture and sign-up for a weekend. Submit the payment of $10 and dedication to the church ASAP. Forms are also available in the Narthex or at the office.

Welcome our new Staff Member

Please extend a warm Emmanuel welcome to John Favere, our new custodian. John joined the staff at Emmanuel just in time for Hurricane Ian.

John lives in North Port with his wife of 20 years, Dena. They moved to Florida from Pennsylvania in 2012. He and his family run a family business that was started in 1962.

John likes to kayak, go antiquing and just be in the outdoors.

Ongoing events, collections, etc..

Get your Blood Pressure checked

The first full weekend of

every month

Dorcas Circle - Quilts - Every other Monday @ 9am in Room 105/106 beginning August 8th. Jackie Miller, Leader. In need of sheets, any size, color, fitted or flat.

Soul Sisters - Local Projects - First &Third Monday @ 1pm in the Office Center, Pat Crary, Leader.(Beginning September 19 with the exception of Labor Day.)

Deborah Circle - Baby Kits - Second Tuesday @ 3pm in Room 101, Kathie Winemiller, Leader.

All women are invited to join a circle for fellowship and devotions.

The nursery will be closed until hurricane renovation is complete

Sunday School

Every Sunday at 9:45am in Room 103

Ages 5 thru HS

Resumes in November

Youth Group

Every Sunday, 5-7pm in the Youth Room

Jr High thru HS

Dinner Provided!!

Click here for Friday's Group

Via Zoom

Every Monday Morning with Susan Holm 9:45-10:45am

Every Friday Morning with Birdie Clark 9:30-10:15am

Contact Susan for Monday link

Mahjong

This Tuesday, 1-3pm

In the Room 106

All skill levels Welcomed!!

Cancelled until church buildings re-open

The Food Pantry Cart is located in the Narthex. You may also make a monetary donation which allows them to purchase specific product needs.

Visit their website www.southcountyfoodpantry.com

for more information.

Torah Tuesdays

with Donna Batchelor

CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

@10:00am

in Sanctuary

Click Here to view previous

Torah Tuesday videos

Thursday's Together

10am via Zoom

Join in the conversion around the gospel for the week.

Click here to Join the Conversation

This is a self-study focusing on the Gospel for the following week.

Copies are available in the wall holders at the

Sanctuary exits and the Narthex entrances.

Click on the picture to the left to view online.

Stewardship and Outreach Emphasis

Each year volunteers donate nearly 14,000 hours of their time to Venice Area Mobile Meals, Inc. By giving 2 hours per week, the drivers alone total over 8,700 hours of meal delivery. Office managers provide almost 2,000 hours of in-office coordination. Additional volunteers provide over 200 hours of data entry service. Transportation and route directors, financial management, public relations, information management and Board of Directors provide over 3,000 hours. Every little bit adds up! These individuals all feel a strong calling to help in any way they can. Many other area residents, groups, and organizations donate their time or financial resources to enable Venice Area Mobile Meals, Inc. to provide meal service to those in need.

We need drivers and office personnel

920 Tamiami Trail South

Venice, FL 34285

(941) 488-3750

Visit their website at https://veniceareamobilemeals.com/volunteer.html