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Mission StatementHoly Emmanuel develops servants of God who use their gifts to reach out and put
Christ’s love into action
The Announcer August 2015
Youth Mission Trip 2015
Seven youth and two adults from Holy Emmanuel set out for a mission 900 miles in the making. The destination? Ft. Collins, Colorado. At the wee hour of 5am on July 11th these individuals arrived groggy to pack up the 15-passenger van and head out. The departure did not lack excitement as, to their surprise, a large gathering of support from energetic folk from the congregation were present too. Heavy-eye shifted to wide eyes with a sendoff that left the crew in high spirits all week long.
The first trek was rather quiet until arrival at the infamous Wall Drug, SD. With dinosaurs, free water, a good leg stretch and some tourist shopping they were back on the road. The first overnight was in five star accommodations on the floors of Zion Lutheran Church & Preschool in Rapid City, SD. After checking in the group made a stop to Mt. Rushmore before turning in.
The next day was a shorter drive filled with Mad Libs, the headband game, and music jam sessions. The crew checked in to their week base camp at the floors of the unairconditioned facility at First Christian Church, Aurora, Colorado. With just three showers shared among 86 people the girls counted their blessings as they were housed in the church nursery which had its very own sink, something no other group had access too. A makeshift salon was set up as the girls were “living it large” with clean hair that made the crew look clean at least from the neck up. The rest, was remedied with baby wipes and extra deodorant.
A dry climate, higher elevation and daily temperatures reaching 110°F also brought challenges as the group had their share of dry throats and nosebleeds, but it was nothing that cough drops and tissues couldn’t fix. These students were real troopers with servant hearts despite minor setbacks.
Holy Emmanuel was split into two smaller crews that were sent to two different locations. One crew comprised of Laura Schluck, Robert Melde III, Kevin Anderson, & Katie Seyer were sent to work at a low income housing facility doing maintenance projects. Weeding, painting and cleaning were their main tasks. The other crew with Kristi Bauer, Bryanna Hanson, Kana Anderson, Taylor Walter, and Jessie Lagoo had split days with mornings at Arc of Larimer County where they assisted with office work and distributed flyers promoting ADA compliant bus stops. In the afternoons the group was at a local organic farm called Revive Gardens. They pulled weeds, picked peas, and planted new crop.
Each day following morning worship the crews would leave base camp at 8:30am to their respective locations and work until 3pm. When not serving the community, Holy Emmanuel along with youth groups from Texas, and Colorado had large group games including a personal favorite known as “kill ball”, old fashioned card games as well as time for large group worship and food.
The evenings were a time to unpack all that had happened as Holy Emmanuel had individual devotions and Bible Study. This was a time to debrief and share God sightings, highs and lows for the day. From this intimate time memories were shared and re-lived and the group became more closely bonded and Christ more radiant.
After a week of spiritual growth and being Christ’s hands and feet Holy Emmanuel ended their week with a white water rafting trip on the Cache La Poudre river. This was an action packed adventure that required a great deal of teamwork that only solidified the bond that this group of young people already had.
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Prayer Ministry“Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise.
Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray ... and the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord
will raise him up.” James 5:13-15Mourning - Nataile & Emily Mayander mourning the death of Jim Mylander- Robert Melde and family mourning the death of his Mother, EstherFor Blessing On Medical Treatment & For Healing - David Edstrom, Dan Bliven (Sharon and Jerry’s son), Shelby Thorn, Rosie Larson (Sister of Denise Ramsdale), Solo Hne, Myron Asper (Jason Asper’s Grandfather)Convalescing at Home- Pat and Paula Prok (Silas’ wife & Daughter), Dan Marko, Dolly Johnson (Ms. Nichole’s Mother)At Augustana Care Center- Apple Valley - Leonard Lipovsky, Trudy SchrammThose Homebound and in Care Centers- Emily Hardt, Shirley Petro, Ruth Rogers, Evie Sedio, Leroy Stunek, Marge Velebir, Joe & Lois Kovach, Mary Yurik, John Arne, Alyce Kubik, Xochitl Grant (Mr Joel’s Wife) Open Arms Christian Early Childhood Center’s Mission and MinistryFor Safety & Joy For All Participating In The Richard Yurik Memorial Walk this WeekendNoisy Offering Recipient This Month: 363.org - Sandwich MinistryGlobal Concerns - For peace among the nations of the world- Our World Mission Ministries -Rev. Dan and Amy Johnson in Siberia, Russia- Rev. Blidi Minely, Liberia, Africa (Recipient of our “care barrels”)
August Birthday’s08/01 Carter Champ08/02 Elise Carriere08/04 Thomas Prok08/06 Renea Lipovsky08/08 Robert Chellew
08/09 Lillian Prok08/09 Susan Westphal08/10 Lorraine McKay08/11 Nicholas Marko08/11 Lauren Affeldt08/09 Michael Burkhardt08/13 Jeffrey Walsh08/13 Lisa Bauman08/13 Rachel Caruso-Novack08/14 Neal Westphal08/15 Robert Shulfer08/16 Gladys Lossow08/16 Jason Steen08/16 Christopher Pfeillsticker08/16 Ryan Schmidt08/16 Sophie Pfeillsticker08/20 Kristine Farrington08/23 Molly Brown08/24 John Arne08/24 Nicole Ivins08/25 Benjamin Shulfer08/27 Judith Swanson08/28 Laura Schluck
August Anniversaries8/07 Jason Steen & Christine Ewald (5)8/09 Dan & Vera Marko (65)8/09 John & Sandy Carlson (20)8/14 Lester & Carole Frey (39)8/14 Dave & Kelsey Rickert (5)8/15 Jordan & Alexis Gerrish (6)8/23 Clark & Krisha Goset (7)8/23 Jeff Novak & Rachel Caruso-Novack (9)8/31 Cory & Sandra Sanders (30)
Contact Us:Office 952.888.2345Fax: 952.888.2349HE Web Site: www.holyemmanuel.orgECC Web Site: www.openarmsecc.org
OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Holy Emmanuel StaffPastor Dan Siedenburg [email protected] Open Arms Director Wendy Ewald [email protected] Director Children, Youth & Family Ministry Kristi Bauer [email protected] Assistant Anita Bakalar [email protected]/Pianist Mui Cheng [email protected] Custodian Robert HaasOpen Arms Custodian Vern EndresenSecretary Steve Sedio [email protected]
Continuing through Sunday, September 6th, Holy Emmanuel will have one worship service at 9:30 AM. Songs & Music will be blended and accompanied with organ and praise band. Sunday Chapel Bible Class will be at 8:30 AM.
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News and Announcements
Events at Holy EmmanuelGrill & Chill
Saturday August 22nd at 5:30 pm will be our third summer “Grill and Chill” summer fellowship event. Hosted by Randy & Cindy Marko (3521 Sawgrass Trial East, Eagan MN).Bring a chair and a side dish to share. Main dish is provided. Adults and children alike are welcome to attend..
Summer WorshipSummer Worship continues through August. Bible Study at 8:30 with worship at 9:30. Songs & Music will be blended and accompanied with organ and praise band.
Children & YouthFlamingo Fundraiser
They’re back! Up to 50 flamingos can be placed on the person of your choosing’s lawn by the youth of Holy Emmanuel. Cost is $1 per flamingo with most common flock of 25 or 50. Congregation members can pick up a slip at the connection center or online http://holyemmanuel.org/youth-ministry/flamingo-fundraiser/. Monies will go toward our next mission.
FlowersAltar Flowers
The opportunity to donate Altar/Chancel Flowers for our worship services is available for all members and friends of Holy Emmanuel. The cost for a single bouquet is $36.50 which includes delivery. A “Flower Chart” is posted in the Lobby on the bulletin board by the Office. If you would like to donate flowers please place your name on the chart by the desired date and indicate if the flowers are given in honor of a special occasion. Make checks payable to Holy Emmanuel and write “Altar Flowers” on the memo line.
Time, Talents & TreasuresVEAP
Food donations are needed, please remember to bring your non-parishable food items for VEAP. Financial donation to VEAP are also accepted.
Rummage SaleThe end of summer is drawing near which means it will soon be time for the Annual Faithworkers Rummage Sale. This years sale will be held on September 10th, 11th &12th. Set up day is Wednesday September 9th starting at 8 am and working until done. Thursday September 10th & Friday September 11th, the sale will run from 7 am to 7 pm. Bag day is Saturday September 12th from 7 am to noon. A sign up sheet will be at the welcome center starting late August. Sale items can be brought to church start the week of August 30th. Thank you, Barb & Gayle.
Help NeededWe are looking for a couple of volunteers to help out in the ECC with some general handyman work (changing light bulbs and minor maintenance)
Noisy OfferingThe Noisy Offering for the month of August will be donated to VEAP Back To School Backpack Drive. The July Noisy Offering raised $445.12 for 363.org.
Bible StudiesSunday Morning 9:30 amPastor’s Chapel Class - Pastor Dan’s Sunday Morning Chapel Bible Class will meet each Sunday morning during June, July & August at 8:30 AM. The topic will be the Six Chief Parts of Christian Doctrine as presented in Martin Luther’s Small Catechism. Plan to join your brothers and sisters in faith and review your Catechism and Bible knowledge.Randy Marko’s Class - Women’s Bible Study - Youth Bible Study - Sunday School are on break for the summerWeekday Bible ClassesTuesday Morning Bible Class. &Thursday Morning Men’s Bible Class will resume in the fall.
Daniel Plan Expenses The costs of the Daniel Plan (books and meals) has not been covered by the donations we received. If you are able to donate toward those expenses please include it with your regular offering and indicate that it is for the Daniel Plan. Thanks for your help.
Dave Ramsey Financial CourseFinancial Peace University (by Dave Ramsey - www.daveramsey.com): A few years ago Holy Emmanuel offered the well received 9 week personal planning course to both members and friends. If there is enough interest we will offer an updated course perhaps 2 Wedsnesday evenings per month starting in mid-September. Please let us know if you would be interested (either [email protected] or [email protected] ). Chuck Squires.
Collection Dates: July 15 - August 11Drop off your donations at a community collection site by August 11 (complete
listing at backtoschool.veap.org) or deliver to
9600 Aldrich Avenue South, BloomingtonDrop off at the Donation Drop-Off door on the north side of the building. Ring the bell and a volunteer will
assist you. Please deliver donations during VEAP service hours:
It’s that time again! This year, VEAP aims to serve 3,400 K-12 students with a new backpack and school supplies. Every child deserves the tools for success in school!
School Supply Wish ListAll supplies must be brand new.
BACKTOSCHOOL.VEAP.ORG952.888.9616or call
For more information, visit
ScissorsDry Erase MarkersComposition Notebooks
MarkersColored PencilsCrayons (24 ct.)
Glue SticksRulers
Pencil Boxes and PouchesHighlightersErasersGlue Bottles
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
BackpacksMost Needed Items
Spiral NotebooksTwo-Pocket Folders
#2 PencilsPens
Place items in the white box in the narthexCollection runs through
Sunday, August 9th
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The mission trip was a wonderful spiritual experience with growth beyond what can simply happen one day a week at Sunday School. These students grew in so many ways with self-confidence, work experience and understanding to what it means to truly be a servant of Christ. The immersion of this Christ Centered week through the power of the Holy Spirit definitely moved in the hearts of our youth. It would not be possible without all of the prayerful and monetary support of the Holy Emmanuel Congregation. What you have given is more than a week long mission trip, but a foundation rooted in Christ to guide beyond time.
Join us Sunday August 9th for a presentation by the youth of Holy Emmanuel as they share their personal experience.
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Holy Emmanuel Youth Mission Trip 2015 - Ft. Collins Colorado
Meet Wendy Ewald, Director of Open Arms CECC
Wendy graduated from Concordia University, St. Paul in 1979 with a Lutheran Educators Degree and a B.A. In Elementary Education. She took her first call to St. John Lutheran in Berlin, WI, where she met and married her husband,
Richard, of 34 years. In 1989, she was Called to Golden Valley Lutheran to start and direct their early childhood program. Following the success of that program she was Called to Bethlehem Lutheran in St. Paul to start their preschool and school age child care program. Next, was a Call to Mt. Calvary Lutheran in Richfield where she taught 1st and 2nd grade. When Mt. Calvary
closed in 2009, she was Called to start and direct the preschool at King of Kings in Roseville, MN. Now God has led her to Holy Emmanuel Lutheran church and Open Arms Christian Early Childhood Center.
Richard and Wendy live in Bloomington, and have two daughters, two sons-in-law, one son, one granddaughter, two dogs and a rabbit! When not working she enjoys reading, walking, gardening, and babysitting her granddaughter Harper. She is excited to begin working with the talented staff of Open Arms Christian Early Childhood Center, and looks forward to becoming part of the Holy Emmanuel community.
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Busyness is the new black. It’s stylish. We spend an inordinate amount of time comparing how busy we are with everyone else. We compare our schedules, our kid’s schedules, how productive we are and how much we have because of it to everyone around us. And if we don’t do or have what the next guy does or has, we just get busier and produce more so that we can.
This consumes our conversations and thoughts. And this should give us pause: Who is consuming whom, here? Are we the consumer or are we those consumed? It’s no accident that our adversary the
devil is described as a lion prowling around seeking to devour us, to consume us. He gives us the liturgy of this world, the liturgy of productivity and consumption. For if he can keep us busy in “muchness” and “manyness,” he can be satisfied.
And this is why the Lord, after finishing all His work of creation, rested on the seventh day. This is why He established the Sabbath day—to give His people rest from all their work. As they rested, He continued to work for them, to satisfy them, to fill them with His gifts—food from heaven by His Word and Promise.
That day came when from our Lord’s cross and in His death, He proclaimed, “It is finished” (John 16:30). And so His work of redemption was complete. And so His body rested in the tomb, the belly of the earth. Though He is the Lord God who always works, yet as the Lord rested on the original Sabbath, now Jesus kept the Sabbath by resting in the tomb and rising from the dead to live forever. For this is why He came. This is why He became man: to draw all to Himself so that He could give rest and refreshment to the weary and the heavy laden.
The Sabbath is a gift, not a burden. It is a gift of time free from the liturgy of this world, the liturgy of productivity and consumption. Sabbath is time for rest and refreshment, a time free from anxiety to enjoy the gifts God gives, all of them—His Word, His Promises, His Sacraments, His creation, everything. It is a foretaste of the rest we shall enjoy in heaven.
Sadly for many of us rest has become work. It’s become drudgery. We long for it but we aren’t able to do it because there’s so much to be done and so little time to do it. But really what’s the rush? Why are we so hurried and harried? Have we forgotten that Jesus is raised from the dead and lives forever?
Sabbath is God’s gift of time free from all of the anxiety and hurry of this world so that we can rest, be refreshed by the gifts God gives. Society won’t do it for us. They are addicted to the liturgy of productivity and consumption. Though we are in the world, we are not of it. We are the people of God, His own children by water and Word, joined to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Jesus lives. And so shall we. So rest in the promise of our Savior that sin, death, and time have not hold on you because Jesus is raised from the dead. Jesus lives. And so shall we, forever.
Serving In August
Lay Readers 9:30 05 Aug. Craig Anderson 09 Aug. Elizabeth Kratochwill16 Aug. Mindy Shulfer23 Aug. Lucille Bernard 30 Aug. Randy Marko
Power Point 9:30 05 Aug. Robert Melde 09 Aug. Scott Ramsdale16 Aug. Al Scherf23 Aug. Sandra Sanders30 Aug. Al Scherf
Ushers 9:30 Steve Johnstone & Lester Frey
Communion Assistants 9:3005 Aug. Robert Melde & Scott Ramsdale16 Aug. David Yurik & Brad Affeldt
Altar Guild9:30 Bob & Ella Chellew & Pat Siedenburg
Acolyte 9:30 05 Aug. Kana Anderson09 Aug. Kevin Anderson 16 Aug. Jack Affeldt23 Aug. Gabrielle Shulfer30 Aug.
Counters 05 Aug. Ed Bauman/Al Scherf09 Aug. Phyllis Schadewald/Nancy Reich 16 Aug. John & Lillian Prok23 Aug. Les & Carole Frey30 Aug. Arlys Edstrrom and Sara WiechData Entry John Carlson
Gifts & MemorialsRichard Yurik Memorial MarathonDel & Gladys LossowVern & Sally EndresenDan & Vera MarkoChuck & Pat Squires
VEAPVern & Sally Endresen
BirthdayPat Hibben
Lutheran HourLarry & Eilene Hibben
Youth GroupRuth PafkoRay & Dee Dolny
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