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Emanuel’s Christian Church

Calendar of Events

November, 2016

Nov. 2 Choir rehearsal, 7pm

Nov. 2,9,16,23,30 Confirmation Class, 6pm

Nov. 3 Women’s Guild, 1:30pm church basement

Nov. 3,10,17 Pastor Joe’s class, “Milk of Christianity, 7pm

Nov. 5 Church Council meeting, 9am

Nov. 7 Ladies’ Bible Study 7pm

Nov. 12 Men's Fellowship Breakfast 8am

Nov. 12 KY Mission meeting 9 am Church basement

Nov. 14 Ladies’ Bible Study 7pm (last session ‘till new year)

Nov. 16 Poinsettia orders due; order forms on back table

Nov. 16 Choir rehearsal, 7pm

Nov. 20 Youth serving Brunch after worship All Welcome!

Nov. 23 Community Thanksgiving @ Emanuel’s, 7pm

Nov. 27 First Sunday of Advent Communion Service 10am

Nov. 28 – Dec. 2 Emanuel's delivers Meals on Wheels

Nov. 29

RSVP to Rosemary Pfau for Guild Christmas

luncheon

December, 2016

Dec. 1

Women's Guild Christmas Luncheon 11am,

Henry's Ottawa

Dec. 3 Church Council 9 am

Dec. 4 Second Sunday of Advent

Dec. 7,14,21,28 Confirmation Class 6pm

Dec. 7,14,21 Choir rehearsal 7pm

Dec. 7,14 Christmas Program Practice 7pm

Dec. 10 Men's Fellowship Breakfast 8am

Dec. 11 Third Sunday of Advent

Dec. 17 Christmas Program Practice TBA

Dec. 18

Fourth Sunday of Advent Christmas Program

during Worship; Social Hour by SIS

Dec. 24

Christmas Eve Communion Service 7pm; Special

Offering for Crossroad

*Last week of December look forward to doing year-end

reports.

Birthdays & Anniversaries

50th Wedding Anniversary!

Pastor Ed and Shirley will be celebrating their 50th

wedding anniversary on December 17th of this year. May the

Lord continue to bless you both!

We celebrate with you

The golden years of life,

That day you came together

To join as husband and wife

The Lord has walked with you

Through every precious year

As you have trusted in His Word

And gone to Him in prayer

And He'll still walk with you

As each new year unfolds

A future filled with blessings

And abundant grace untold.

© By M.S.Lowndes

NOVEMBER DECEMBER

B-1 Judy Roehrig B-2 Julie Giesige

B-2 Breanna Sugg B-3 Cassie Wise

B-9 Cole Payne B-5 Maggie Westrick

B-13 Brandi Mansfield B-5 Cheryl Smith

B-16 Emmett Westrick B-10 John Sugg

B-16 David Roehrig B-14 Jim Sugg

A-18 Bob & Sheri Mack B-15 Amanda Mansfield

A-20 Tim & Cheryl Smith B-15 Matt Payne

B-21 Kurt Brown B-17 Pastor Ed & Shirley

B-25 Erin Mack B-18 Dominick Mansfield

B-27 Debbie Westrick B-21 Jack Westrick

B-30 Logan Brubaker B-27 Sabryna Mansfield

B-30 Deb Motter Diemer B-28 Melanie Baldwin

B-30 Dallas Johnson

A Word from the Pastor Here in Emanuel’s Christian Church at the beginning

of this autumn season, we are reflecting on God’s

process of growth toward maturity. As the farmers

are gathering in the natural fruit of their labors, just

so the spiritual fruit of our transition time is being harvested. Our

purpose and vision of being “followers of Christ committed to

glorifying God in all we do through love, prayer, teaching, and

serving” is being brought to focus through leadership who know their

calling to function as coaches to this faithful flock of the body of

Christ.

Just as the Apostles in Acts 6, recognized certain disciples who were

“of good reputation, full of the Spirit and of wisdom” to do the daily

work among the believers, so your Council has asked elders and

deacons to oversee the various areas of ministry at ECC. Those who

have accepted this call of God are: Jeff Brown—Worship; Judy

Roehrig—Fellowship; Matt Westrick—Evangelism and Missions; Rex

Baldwin—Education; and Krista Payne—Stewardship.

We rejoice with those three who shared their testimonies and desired

to publicly proclaim their belief in Jesus Christ with the believer’s

baptism in water—Natalie Taylor, Jeff Brown, and Krista Payne. We

also celebrated the rite of infant baptism and dedication of little

Wyatt Eugene, born March 4, 2016, son of Luke and Amy Brubaker.

May he grow in grace and serve the Lord well as he continues to grow

in stature.

The Pastoral Search Committee, composed of Jeff Brown, Cliff Wolf,

Judy Roehrig, Tom Taylor, and Krista Payne, has begun the search for

our new shepherd. Fifty persons (or more) of all ages are committed

to pray 5 days each week for the person God has already chosen for

us. We are praying that the Lord will move upon the heart of this

pastor and family to hear and recognize this call of God.

Let us therefore, continue to pray, not only for our church, people,

community, but for our nation to be guided by the sovereign hand of

God for His purpose and glory.

Pastor Joe

Evangelism and Missions Missions kick-off meeting will be held on

November 12 at 9:00 am at Emanuel's Christian

Church. All are welcome to attend, and find out

about local and Kentucky Missions. Anyone who

is interested in finding out more please stop out.

-Submitted by Matt Westrick, Elder of Missions & Evangelism

Sisters-In-Service

Steeple 2 Steeple 5K October 28 is the third annual Steeple 2 Steeple

5k. This year it will be held in Holgate, starting

at the football field, and running through-21

town, and ending back at the football field.

Along with the 5k there is a 2 mile walk, and a "Superhero

Dash" at half time for the kids to enjoy. Face painting, raffle

baskets, and glow sticks are all part of the special night. There

will be a chili dinner and bake sale, sponsored by the Holgate

CC teams, for a free will donation. This is a superhero theme to

support our local super hero Layne Knapp. All money will be

donated to Layne to help with whatever the family may need to

care for him and make his life more enjoyable. The race starts at

5:00 pm and this is also Senior Night for the Holgate Students,

so come out for a great cause, and stay to support our senior

Andrew Cain! Thank you for all your donations, prayers, and

help with the 5k!

If you know a family that could use assistance, please let a

member of SIS know. We can also be reached at:

[email protected].

Or via snail mail:

Sisters In Service

PO Box 234

New Bavaria, Ohio 43548

We will do our best to help!

mailto:[email protected]

Project We Care Project We Care is well underway and we are

already receiving applications. Last year we served

900 Children and 338 Families from Henry County!

We are reaching out in new ways this year and are hoping to

help even more families in need. If you are interested in

sponsoring a family, please talk to Maggie Westrick or Cheryl

Smith. If you are interested in helping deliver gifts to families

(typically the week of Christmas) please see Maggie or Natalie

Taylor. This program is such a blessing to the area, and we are

blessed each year by the gratefulness of the applicants. Please

pray for Project We Care and the ladies who handle this

program, it often becomes so heavy for us to see such need in

our area. Also, please pray for the clients of Project We Care.

One day it would be amazing not to need programs like this.

Thank you all for all your prayers and support.

New-2-You Shoes Please help spread the word about the "New to you

shoes"! We have a great selection of shoes and it is

free to anyone who comes to get them. We are so

excited to have this opportunity to serve the community and

we are praying that each time we get a donation that those

shoes go to the right child. If you have donated, thank you so

very much. If you know of someone who needs shoes, please

spread the word. Keep an eye on the bulletin for the next

distribution date.

Christmas Cheer Ministry From October 15th through December 6th, the

Henry County Christmas Cheer Board of Trustees

would appreciate our collection of any canned

goods (NOT home-canned), dry goods and paper

products. These items will be assembled into baskets and will

be distributed to those who are in need and return an

application. A collection box will be labeled and placed in the

back of the church for donations.

Christian Education Current Sunday School Classes Classes meet each Sunday at 9am. Classes

available and associated teachers:

Preschool to 1st Grade (6 attendees) – Melanie Baldwin & Sheila Gray

2nd Grade to 5th Grade (4 attendees) – Mark Westrick

6th Grade to 12th Grade (9 attendees) – Matt & Maggie Westrick

Adults (8 attendees)– Judy Roehrig

Women’s Class (5 attendees) – Debbie Westrick

Weeknight Educational Opportunities Ladies’ Bible Study – Twenty-two ladies meet for this class on

Monday nights at 7pm and it is led by Debbie Westrick.

Youth Confirmation Class - Meets on Wednesdays at 6pm and

is led by Matt and Maggie Westrick. Emanuel’s Christian Church

has 3 children in this class.

Believer’s Foundation – This class meets on Thursdays at 7pm

and is led by Pastor Joe Kost. During these sessions, four

church members meet to study and discuss the basic

foundations of Christianity.

Is there a class you or a loved one might be interested in? Do

you have an idea that would help an existing class or an idea

for a new class? Please feel free to share your questions and

thoughts with Rex Baldwin.

Worship Service On the first Sunday of the month, Children’s Moments are held

during the worship service. If you have an idea for a lesson or

would like to share something during one of these moments,

feel free to contact one of the church elders.

Christmas Program This year’s Christmas program will be December 18, 2016.

-submitted by Rex Baldwin, Deacon of Christian Education

Youth Youth Sunday is November 20th. This year the

youth would like to change it up and instead of

running the worship service, they would like to

treat you to a homemade brunch. There will be a

free will donation taken and the proceeds will go toward the

Project We Care Family that the youth sponsor for this

Christmas season. We would love to see you there and we

would love to serve you.

We have also been studying the Sermon on the Mount. It has

been a slow process, but we are certain that the kids are

learning. It is so important to us that we are able to reach them

and help them understand the Bible on a personal level, not

just on an instructional level. Hopefully your children have been

talking with you about what they have learned.

Reminders… Daylight Savings Time ends @ 2am on

November 6th – Fall back one hour.

Defiance College Community Walter

Oscar Johnson Choral Festival 4pm &

6pm (Janice Cain is a member)

Messiah rehearsals begin, St. John’s UCC,

Defiance 7pm

Women’s Guild The December Women's Guild Christmas

meeting and program will be Thursday,

December 1 at 11:00am at Henry's in Ottawa,

Ohio. All men and women are invited. We have a

reservation for the back room. You can park out back and go in

the back door. We will order from the menu. Make reservations

with Rosemary Pfau by Tuesday, November 29.

Reading Plan Old/New Testament: Each day includes a

passage from both the Old Testament and New

Testament

From https://www.bibegateway.com

November Dates Readings

November 1 Jeremiah 27-29, Titus 3

November 2 Jeremiah 30-31, Philemon 1

November 3 Jeremiah 32-33, Hebrews 1







November 10 Jeremiah 50, Hebrews 8


November 12 Lamentations 1-2, Hebrews 10:1-18

November 13 Lamentations 3-5, Hebrews 10:19-39

November 14 Ezekiel 1-2, Hebrews 11:1-19

November 15 Ezekiel 3-4, Hebrews 11:20-40

November 16 Ezekiel 5-7, Hebrews 12

November 17 Ezekiel 8-10, Hebrews 13

November 18 Ezekiel 11-13, James 1





November 23 Ezekiel 22-23, 1 Peter 1








December Dates Readings

December 1 Ezekiel 42-44, 1 John 1



December 4 Daniel 1-2, 1 John 4




December 8 Daniel 11-12, Jude 1

December 9 Hosea 1-4, Revelation 1




December 13 Joel 1-3, Revelation 5

December 14 Amos 1-3, Revelation 6



December 17 Obadiah 1, Revelation 9

December 18 Jonah 1-4, Revelation 10

December 19 Micah 1-3, Revelation 11



December 22 Nahum 1-3, Revelation 14

December 23 Habakkuk 1-3, Revelation 15

December 24 Zephaniah 1-3, Revelation 16

December 25 Haggai 1-2, Revelation 17

December 26 Zechariah 1-4, Revelation 18




December 30 Malachi 1-4, Revelation 22

Do you have a book, devotional, or website recommendation?

Let Janice or Krista know—we’d love to share it!

News from Church Council Welcome FALL! I hope you all are well as we

begin another season at Emanuel's. The

Council at Emanuel’s Christian Church

continues to be busy!

Work on the bell tower louvers is finally complete. Mark

Westrick also did some brick pointing while he had access to

the lift. More work on this front must be done next year.

Many transition team and council members have been

devoting their time serving on the Search Team. We meet with

Pastor Joe every Tuesday evening, but also spend time during

the week in prayer and contemplation as we strive to GLORIFY

GOD in all we do. I ask for your prayers for the church—that we

have eyes to see and ears to hear what the Lord is calling us to

do. Last week we completed our advertisement for a pastor,

and it is now posted on the Evangelical Association’s website:

http://evangelicalassociation.net/earccc/employment/. We look

forward to reviewing the applicants as they submit their

resumes. Your search team members are: Jeff Brown, Krista

Payne, Judy Roehrig, Tom Taylor, and Cliff Wolf. Let them know

if you have questions or concerns.

Through His strength and guidance, may we accomplish much

for His Kingdom and glory!

Your sister in Christ,

~Krista Payne, Church Council President

http://evangelicalassociation.net/earccc/employment/

Praise and Worship Music

Worship Song for November Check out November’s *NEW* worship song

Fierce By: Jesus Culture

Featuring: Chris Quilala

Before I call

Before I ever cry

You answer me

From where the thunder hides

I can't outrun

This heart I'm tethered to

When every step

I collide with You

Like a tidal wave

Crashing over me

Rushing in to meet me here

Your love is fierce

Like a hurricane

That I can't escape

Tearing through the atmosphere

Your love is fierce

You cannot fail

The only thing I've found

Is through it all

You never let me down

You don't hold back

Relentless in pursuit

At every turn

I come face to face with You

Like a tidal wave

Crashing over me


Your love is fierce

Like a hurricane

That I can't escape


Your love is fierce

You surround me

You chase me down

You seek me out

How can I be lost

When You have called me found

You chase me down

You seek me out

How can I be lost


You chase me down

You seek me out

How can I be lost


Like a tidal wave

Crashing over me


Your love is fierce

Like a hurricane

That I can't escape


His love is fierce

Your love is fierce

You never let go

Your love is fierce

Even now You surround me

Your love is fierce

Always always

His love is fierce

A sample of the song and the story behind it can be found

here: https://jesusculture.com/videos/145076-fierce-song-

story-with-chris-quilala/

Songwriters: Leanne Cherie Fieldes Mia / Christopher Mark Quilala / Joshua David

Silverberg

Fierce (Live) lyrics © Essential Music Publishing, Capitol Christian Music Group

Thank you all for the recent suggestions for the praise and

worship music. I appreciate your feedback and look forward to

playing your song!

~ Maggie Westrick

The Recipe Box Is there a meal you prepare that has brought

about great fellowship? Let Krista Payne or

Janice Cain know, and we may feature it in the

next newsletter.

As Christians, we are called to have fellowship with one another:

“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to

the glory of God.” (1 Corinthians 10:31)

https://jesusculture.com/videos/145076-fierce-song-story-with-chris-quilala/

https://jesusculture.com/videos/145076-fierce-song-story-with-chris-quilala/

Pumpkin Pie Bars

Servings: 16

Ingredients

1 can (29 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin

1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk

1-1/2 cups sugar

4 large eggs

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 package butter recipe golden cake mix (regular size)

1 cup butter, melted

1 cup chopped pecans

Whipped topping, optional

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first

seven ingredients; beat on medium speed until smooth.

Pour into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle

with dry cake mix. Drizzle butter over top; sprinkle with

pecans.

2. Bake 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in

center comes out clean. Cool 1 hour on a wire rack.

3. Refrigerate 3 hours or overnight. Remove from

refrigerator 15 minutes before serving. Cut into bars. If

desired, serve with whipped topping.

“And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and

the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.”

(Acts 2:42),

So that “…we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s

faith, both yours and mine.” (Romans 1:12).

Fun Activities for Young & Old Calling on Jesus

The Bible verse

hidden in the puzzle

below is in a number

code based on the familiar telephone

buttons. Each number represents one

of the letters shown with it on the

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Emanuel s Christian Church · Nov. 27 First Sunday of Advent Communion Service 10am Nov. 28 – Dec. 2 Emanuel's delivers Meals on Wheels Nov. 29 RSVP to Rosemary Pfau for Guild Christmas