Emmanuel Lutheran Church
790 S. Tamiami Trail
Venice, Florida 34285
941-488-4942
Pastoral Emergencies,
Pastor Robert Hall Cell 612-840-7798
The Epiphany of our Lord, January 2 nd & 3 rd , 2016
Pastor Paul Winemiller’s Adult Education Class will NOT meet today. On
January 10 th , Pastor Paul’s class will be using Luke for its’ discussion guide.
We meet from 10 – 10:40am in Room 103. All are welcome!
REMINDER: Annual Reports from Committee Chairpersons are due into the
Church Office no later than Monday, January 4, 2016.
Please join fellow Emmanuel member Jeff Doll in concert along with Joel
Leonard and Iris Bergas for a wonderful afternoon of solo guitar works; mandolin and guitar duets; and guitar, mandolin and piano trios. The concert is Sunday, January 10 th at 3:00pm in the
Sanctuary. A free-will offering is appreciated.
Emmanuel Lutheran’s Youth (ELY) are asking you to donate your 2015
Christmas cards for a future project! Either cards that you received or cards that you did not use are wanted. Please deposit them in the marked bin in the Welcome Center. Thanks for your support!
Prayer Shawl Ministry will NOT meet again until January 12, 2016.
FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND , Emmanuel Lutheran Women’s Retreat, being held on Saturday, February 6, 2016 will be accepting registration before and after Worship services January 9-10 th and January 16-17 th . The $20 cost includes a Continental Breakfast and Lunch. See posters for more details or the article in The Dove .
WRAPPED SOAP is still being collected! Please leave your donation in the tub by the Welcome Center.
Church Women United invites all ladies of Emmanuel to the Potluck
Luncheon, Friday, January 8 th , at noon, to be held at Christ United Methodist
Church. For more information call Judi Johnson, 488-5468 .
Interested in a trip to Haiti ? An informational meeting is planned for
Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 5:30pm in the Office Center with Bev Roessler and Pastor Rob. The trip is planned for late April. Please contact Bev at 493-
4408 for information.

The Kitchen Fund Raising Committee is sponsoring a sit down dinner to be held on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 6:00pm. This will be the first major undertaking in our new kitchen. Our wonderful cooks and volunteers will prepare and serve a delicious pork tenderloin dinner, with all the trimmings for a cost of $10 per person. Tickets will go on sale before the
Worship services on January 9-10 th . Seating will be limited. This event is being planned for the enjoyment of our members. Come join us!
Kitchen Renovation contributions for our newly renovated kitchen are still being accepted. Feel free to complete the card that can be found in the pews and drop it in the offering plate.
The 3 rd Annual Thrivent Night at the Tampa Bay Lightning is coming up
Sunday, January 17 th at 5:00pm. Tickets cost $18.00 and may be ordered by calling Tony Econ at 813-301-6528. Be sure to mention “Thrivent” when ordering.
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Altar Flowers are given today by Dan Robinson, in loving memory of brother, Stephen Robinson.
Prayers are offered for those who are in the hospital or recovering:
Gary Butner, Dick and Diane Vander Kraats,
Lois Gehard and Sandi Erchinger.
Prayers are also offered for the family of Ethel Shaffer, who passed to the
Church Triumphant on December 24, 2015. Arrangements are pending.
Attendance and Offerings
Attendance December 24, 2015
Attendance December 26-27, 2015
General Offering (Both)
Kitchen Renovation Fund (Both)
Other Offering (Both)
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Readings for the Baptism of our Lord, January 10, 2016
First Reading  Isaiah 43:1-7
Psalm
Second Reading
Gospel
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Psalm 29
Acts 8: 14-17
Volunteers for the weekend of the January 9 and 10, 2016
Saturday Jan. 9 5pm Sunday Jan. 10 8:30am Sunday, Jan. 10 11am
Acolyte
Crucifer
Assisting Ministers Tuula Pakula Jeff Doll* Skip Halsey*
Children’s Message
Lectors
Altar Guild
Greeters
Hospitality Hosts
Ushers
Kitchen Navigator
Coffee Hosts
Welcome Center
Pew Elves for Jan.
Tom Menken
Judy Daniels
Vickie Erickson
Yvonne Heckler
Saturday Ushers
Valerie Cooper
Barb McLauchlin
Rich Veleber
Chuck Coons
Joan Hunziker
Mary Jean Jensen
Helen Jodouin
Jim Crandall
Joan McGavin
Paul & Marlys Winkelman
Helen Jodouin
Mert & Karen Johnsrud
Posey Hawkins
Carol Orenstein
Carole Patterson
Birdie Clark
Mary Lou Shollenberger
Millie Boyer
Marjorie Becker
Joan Hofelich
Jan Quinn
Joan Hofelich
Linnea Uccello
Carolyn Ruble
Robert & Jane Riggs
Ruth Seidman
Darlene Wilwant
Judi Johnson
Carol Petterson
2016 Offering Envelopes are available in the Narthex. If you do not find your envelopes, please contact the church office for assistance.

Calendar of Events for the Week of January 3, 2016 thru January 10, 2016
Sun. Jan. 3 Worship 8:30am, 10am & 11am
Fellowship & Refreshments – Fellowship Hall 9:30am
Adult Education–Pastor Runk Room 101
Blood Pressure Screening
Keep It Simple Al Anon – Room 101
Mon. Jan. 4 Dorcas – Rooms 101, 103,104,105, & 106
Jan Quinn’s Exercise Class – Fellowship Hall
10am
8:30am & 11am
7:00pm
9am
10am
Men’s Chorus
InterFaith Dinner
Tues Jan. 5 Dorcas – Rooms 101, 103, 104, 105 & 106
Reaching for Personal Freedom Al Anon- Room 101
United We Stand-Room 105
Wed. Jan. 6 Staff Meeting – Office Center
Sanctuary Choir
BBSS AA – Room 101
Sisters in Sobriety AA– 105
Speaker’s Group AA – Room 101
Thur. Jan. 7 Mid-Week Worship Service
5:00pm
4:30-6:00pm
9am
7:00pm
7:00pm
8:30am
4:30pm
5:30-7:30pm
7:00pm
8:30pm
10am
STP & M AA-Room103
Peace Pipe Al Anon – Room 101
Fri. Jan. 8
Sat. Jan. 9
On the Island Al Anon Family – Room 103
SLAA – Room 101
Altar Guild – Room 101
Funeral Service for Elmer Krichbaum
Worship
Saturday Nite Live Al Anon – Room 101
Sun. Jan. 10 Worship
Blood Drive
Fellowship & Refreshments – Fellowship Hall
Sunday School and Confirmation
Adult Education–Pastor Runk Room 101 & Pr. Winemiller Room 103
Jeff Doll Concert
Keep it Simple Al Anon – Room 101
6:30pm
7:00pm
8:00pm
12noon
9:30am
2:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
8:30am,10am, & 11am
8am-12:30pm
9:30am
9:30am
10am
3:00pm
7:00pm
Events to be scheduled at the Church Office or on the Church Campus must be received by Charlotte at the office prior to the event.
This eliminates any conflicts of interest.