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ACTS II Drama Zone
“Modern day” dress-up clothes are needed for the drama zone. Clothing needed are men’s suit coats and ties, hats, apron, ladies’ shoes, etc. Please bring your donated items to the office. Thank you.
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The Life and Teachings of Paul
Increasing our biblical knowledge by traveling combines education and sightseeing. Some of you have traveled to the Holy Land with Educational Opportunities, a Christian tour ministry begun years ago by the United Methodist Church.
Pastor Wes and Bonnie Falk will be taking the Life and Teachings of Paul special cruise, eleven days in Greece and Turkey. We will depart February 27, 2002. If interested, brochures are available in the church office.
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Milestones
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Serving the Hungry
We are committed to serve food at the Gathering in Milwaukee the second Monday of each month. If you would like to join this effort, please call Cindy Brown at 262-502-0320. We meet in our church parking lot at 3:00 p.m. and carpool from there.
The next date is Monday, February 11.
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FACT FOOD PANTRY
FOOD PANTRY
Food Pantry shelves have a new home!
The collection area for the Food Pantry, as well as Campbell's soup labels and Education box tops, has been moved to a new location. Please continue your generous support of this ongoing missions project by bringing items to the Menomonee Avenue entrance just off the narthex. This is the glassed in area directly across from the church office. Thank you for your support!
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NEWS FROM MISSIONS
Letters from Missionaries
Maybe you remember a few summers back when we were privileged to have Ruth Grubel speak at our church. Ruth and her husband, Mike, are United Methodist missionaries who teach at a University in Japan. We recently received a letter from Ruth updating us on their recent activities. Soon after the September 11 disaster, Ruth took a group of the university students to England for a joint seminar with students at a college in Oxford. They were able to attend a special service there to remember the victims of the attack. In August, Mike and Ruth took another group of students to South Korea for the Habitat for Humanity Jimmy Carter Work Week. Ruth was recently asked to speak on issues facing churches in the U.S. It is encouraging to realize that people in Japan are concerned about us.
We just received a newsletter from our missionaries, the Websters. They state that much continues to be done in the mission agricultural stations of Musokatanda, D.R. Congo and in Mujila Falls during their visitation in the United States. Those of us who attended their visit to our church heard how the children are sent to gather caterpillars for one source of protein while fields of tall grasses are burned in order to catch the rats living there as another source of protein. The Websters hope to teach the natives to raise cattle on the bountiful grass instead and provide both milk and meat. They are also encouraging the raising of crops of peanuts and black beans.
The Websters plan to return to Africa in December or January. They hope to send ahead a 20 ft. storage container containing a sawmill, forage chopper and cane presses. Our coin collection from October will help them pay for
A Report from the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)
The UMCOR hotline reports that on July 5, 12 days after an 8.1 magnitude earthquake rocked southern Peru, one of medium intensity struck the same region. Measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale, the temblor rattled already frayed nerves and toppled hundreds of previously damaged buildings. UMCOR has sent an emergency grant to the Methodist church of Peru, which is preparing food parcels of rice, sugar, noodles, oil, salt, and dried vegetables. The Methodist youth are helping to pack and transport the bags to delivery points coordinated by the Red cross. Another crucial need is funds to help with water system repair. To join in this response, please give to UMCOR’s International Disaster Response, Advance #982450-1.
Last month, tropical storm Allison caused severe flood damage which will require long term recovery work in the areas of Houston, Texas, Louisiana and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. IN the near future, volunteers will be needed to help with repairs and rebuilding. For more information, please call the volunteer line at 800-918-3100.
In Siren, Wisconsin, UMCOR personnel are assessing the destruction caused by the June 18 tornado. Considerable financial resources will be needed to assist people as they recover. Please give to UMCOR’s Domestic Disaster Response #901670-1.
Our ecumenical partners in Eritrea inform us that, although fighting has stopped in that country, famine is still a real and present danger. More than 300,000 persons, mostly women and children, remain in makeshift camps and host communities. Those who have returned to their homes have found massive destruction. All are in need of the basics: food, medicine, temporary shelter, bedding and utensils. A generous response to Advance #101250-4, “Africa Famine Relief”, will enable UMCOR to assist in this disaster.
Gifts may be made through Emmanuel or by calling 800-554-8583.
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RED BIRD MISSION
Red Bird Mission writes to say thank for the General Mills “Box tops for Education” that we have been sending in. Please continue to save them. A container in Fellowship Hall is ready to collect them.
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Loose Coin Offering for September
SEPTEMBER LOOSE COIN COLLECTION SUPPORTS OUR CROP WALKERS
This year's CROP walk is Sunday, October 13. CROP money provides relief in more than 80 countries including the United States. In addition to stocking food pantries, in some countries it provides safe, clean well water, help in removal of landmines, help in increasing food production, and shelter in areas of disaster. In the last 15 years, CROP walks have raised $186 million to bring help and hope to people in need. For more information, contact our church representative, Sandra Schulz, (414) 353-5459.
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Chancel Choir Needs Singers!
If you like to sing and have fun, the Chancel Choir is the group for you. We sing a variety of musical styles, from classical such as the Hallelujah Chorus to the most modern arrangements. We sing music primarily in four parts (SATB) and provide ample time for members to learn the music. We need all voice parts as the more members we have, the richer the sound becomes as each person’s voice is added to the choir. Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. is when we rehearse.
We alternate services, singing at the 8:30 service one week and 10:00 the next.
Some of the events we participate in are the fall choir dinner show, special services such as Ash Wednesday, a concert on Palm Sunday at the Village at Manor Park and in the spring, we will be preparing a cantata. You are encouraged to consider giving of your time and talent by joining the Chancel Choir. Any questions, contact Bill Follmann at the Church Office.
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Any student entering grades 6-12 is invited to join Rainbow Ringers, our youth handbell choir.
We rehearse every Sunday at 5 p.m. and will usually play for church two Sundays in a row every six to eight weeks. The same piece will be played at the 8:30 service one week and the 10:00 service the other week.
No music experience is needed but is helpful. Any questions, contact Kathy Kamps at the Church Office.
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STUDENT MINISTRIES EVENTS
Be sure to check the September Calendar -- and the weekly Opportunities to keep current with what's happening in Student Ministries this month.
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Order your SCRIP
Scrip is a national fund-raiser that works like buying gift certificates for participating merchants except that Emmanuel Student Ministries will get a percentage of all dollars sold. Each merchant awards a different percentage of the total sale to the selling organization. Scrip is available to order every Sunday in Fellowship Hall and your order may be picked up the following Sunday. Any questions, call Claudia Deede at 262-251-4012 or 262-253-1700.
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Support Work Mission 2002 at Pick 'n' Save
ECUMC members can sign up at the Pick ‘n’ Save customer service desk to have 1% of their purchases contributed to their favorite charity by giving the charity's Pick ‘n Save organization number. If the number 203650 is used, the money will go toward our church youth Work Mission 2001.
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Emmanuel's Community Garden
Eagle Project Update
Emmanuel’s Community Garden is the name selected for the now completed garden at church. I hope you have enjoyed watching it take shape and the vegetables grow and grow.
Thank you to all who so generously donated materials, monies and labor to the project. A special thank you goes to the Foundation for their generous grant. Without it, the garden would not have become a reality. A final thank you goes to the Goodwill Adult Center staff and their clients who faithfully water the garden everyday.
There is still time to join the Garden Club to help maintain and harvest the garden as needed. If you are interested, please contact me at the church office:ecommchurch@wi.rr.com.
So, feel free to take a closer look at the garden, sit on the bench and even pull out a weed or two if you like.
Justin Kamps
Troop 271
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World Thank Offering Evening!
Attention women of all ages! Please plan to attend our International Smorgasbord and Display on Tuesday, Nov 20th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in Celebration Hall to celebrate the World Thank Offering with United Methodist Women worldwide.
Be a volunteer! Volunteer some interesting foreign knick-knacks or souvenirs for the display. Volunteer to prepare a foreign dish for others to sample. Volunteer tapes or cds of foreign music for us to listen to during the evening. You can even dress in foreign clothes for the event! Attend the celebration and bring a friend or two!
Participate in this Thank offering event by sharing a portion of God's blessings upon you with others less fortunate. You need not be a member of United Methodist Women or Emmanuel Community Church to attend, all are welcome! Transportation to and from the event and free babysitting can be arranged. Please call the church office if you need these services.
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Elderberries News
Valentine Potluck
February 19, 11:30 a.m.
Sign up for a day of Valentine fun - heart-smart potluck, activities and program. Bring a dish to pass that is loving to the heart (low calorie, low fat) and your own table service!
Questions? Contact your co-organizerberries, Pastor Susan or Claudia Deede! See you there!
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Couples Club
(THAT'S THE "OLDIES" ONE)
We're having a SUPER BOWL PARTY!!
It will be at Cal & Fay Rose's home, W164 N8138 Tamarack Trail, Menomonee Falls - WITH A BIG SCREEN TV.
Party will be from 3:30 pm until the end of the game. Sandwiches and beverages will be available with a slight charge per person. Please bring munchies or a snack type item. Sign up on bulletin board near Chapel Lounge.
Questions? Call the Roses at 262-255-0717.
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MEN’S BREAKFAST
7:15 a.m. Arrive
7:30 a.m. Breakfast in Celebration Hall
8:00 a.m. Program
9:00 a.m. Program ends promptly
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BOOKS BETWEEN BITES
Friday, February 15 at Noon
Meet at: Martha McFeeley's home
Contact the church office for address information.
Read: the Red Tent by Anita Diamant
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An Invitation to Church Membership
Persons interested in exploring Emmanuel Community Church membership are invited to participate in one of our new member gatherings. This helpful, informal, orientation to the congregation and our ministries is held on the second Tuesday evening of each month at 7:00pm in Chapel Lounge. Please e-mail Pastor Susan Gaul, or call her at the church office (262)251-3830) for more information.
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JOIN A CHOIR!!
Emmanuel now has 8 choirs (Chancel Choir, Sunshine Singers, Men's Choir, Sign Choir, Spirit Ringers, Rainbow Ringers, Praise Team, and Brass Choir). These groups are always looking for new members. Rehearsal days and times are listed below:
Sundays
9:00 a.m. --- Sign Choir ---Celebration Hall
5:00 p.m. --- Rainbow Ringers --- Sanctuary
Mondays
7:00 p.m. --- Praise Team
Tuesdays
7:00 p.m. --- Spirit Ringers --- Sanctuary
Thursdays
6:30 p.m. --- Brass Choir --- Chapel Lounge
7:30 p.m. --- Chancel Choir --- Sanctuary
Please feel welcome to attend the rehearsal for the choir in which you are interested. See the Music Ministry page for more information.
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