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Emmanuel Lutheran Church Clovis

T H E G R A P E V I N E

"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me." John 14:1 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

Eric Clapton, one of the greatest living rock guitarists, wrote a heart wrenching song about the death of his four-year-old son. Here are the words:

Would you know my name if I saw you in heaven? Would it be the same if I saw you in heaven? I must be strong and carry on, 'Cause I know I don't belong here in heaven.

Would you hold my hand if I saw you in heaven? Would you help me stand if I saw you in heaven? I'll find my way through night and day, 'Cause I know I just can't stay here in heaven.

Time can bring you down; time can bend your knees. Time can break your heart, have you begging please, begging please.

Beyond the door there's peace I'm sure, And I know there'll be no more tears in heaven.

Hardship has a way of getting our attention. Pain slows us down. It can even soften us. Very few us, after facing a trial, come out the same way we entered in. Jesus understood this and attempted to prepare his disciples for the road ahead. He wanted them to know if you have faith in him you will overcome your worry.

It seems almost impossible doesn't it? Getting rid of worry. But let me tell you it is absolutely essential that we be free of worry. Worry distorts reality. Worry often times leads us to false conclusions.

Yes, worry can cause us to say strange things and behave in unpredictable ways. That’s why the Gospel of John spends 5 of its 21 chapters describing events at a dinner table the day before Jesus died. Jesus wanted his disciples and us to be ready for the time when hardship and worry assail us. He wants to empower us in such a way that our lives can withstand and trump them.

Jesus gives us in his Gospel this kind of power. It is the kind of power that can reshape our lives. The kind that says, “I will strengthen your soul so you learn not to worry when times are tough.” The kind of help that doesn't show us the way but rather becomes our way: He is our way; He is our truth; He is our life.

In His service, Pastor Ed

I remember a plane ride where the pilot came over the intercom: We have lost one of our engines. No need to worry, we will be arriving 1 hour later than anticipated. Pilot 30 minutes later: We have lost another engine; we will be arriving 2 hours later at our destination. Pilot one hour later: We have lost our third engine. We will be arriving 4 hrs late at our destination. Passenger to her husband: I'm starting to get worried, if that last engine goes we will be up here all night.

June, 2011, Emmanuel Lutheran Church Grapevine www.emmanuel clovis.org

LETTER FROM THE GOVERNANCE BOARD Hello members and friends of Emmanuel. If you were not aware for any reason, Debbie Spence and Rod Kirby were both unanimously elected to serve as board members at the May 1st voters meeting. Sandra Lucero, Darrell Strickler and Doug Richardson will continue as the balance of the board, each serving their second year. Leaving the board with high praise and thanks from Emmanuel for a job well done were Jim Deis and Helene Kipp. The first board meeting with its new members was held Thursday May12th. At that meeting the boards officers were selected and installed. Continuing as President is Doug Richardson and as Treasurer Sandra Lucero. Debbie Spence was selected and accepted the position of Secretary. Debbie and Rod will both be wonderful additions to the board and have hit the ground running. As the board along with Pastor Ed look to the future, and begin the process of identifying new goals, we ask for your continued support and prayers that decisions and actions taken by the board continue to please God and serve to achieve his will for Emmanuel’s ministry. There will be ample opportunity for everyone to get involved at Emmanuel the next few months and the governance board would like to encourage you to do just that. From ushering and accolyting, to volunteering for VBS or demonstrating your acting skills with the new drama group there is something for every-one. God Bless, The Governance Board

You can’t say the Monday morning Bible study group doesn’t know how to have a good time! Even Debbie, our beloved teacher can really chow down. She worked up a real appetite with her teaching of Romans this Morning. We have a celebratory luncheon every month for the ones who have a birthday in that month. For May it was Nancy Jane Mazi who couldn’t be there, but we didn’t let that stop us. We celebrated anyway! Many of you may remember Nancy Jane who is now a member of Peace, as is Maxine and Bonnie seen in this pic.

Go Debbie Go!

June, 2011 , Emmanuel Lutheran Church Grapevine www.emmanuel c lovis .org

Mission Statement:

Inspired by the holy spirit, we share His love and in-vite people to Christ by proclaiming and living the Good News.

GOVERNANCE BOARD

Debbie Spence Rod Kirby

Doug Richardson Sandra Lucero

Darrell Strickler

Thank You Helene Kipp Jim Deis

Editorial Staff of the Grapevine Cristy McNicholas and Sandy Wisener

Elizabeth Bombini and Marlene Coffman

June Sundays:

June 5th HOLY COMMUNION 9:00 Worship Service 10:30 Kick ‘n’ Kids Youth Bible Study Adult Study

June 12th 9:00 Worship Service 10:30 Kick ‘n’ Kids Youth Bible Study Adult Study

June 19th HOLY COMMUNION Father’s Day 9:00 Worship Service 10:30 Kick ‘n’ Kids Youth Bible Study Adult Study

June 26th 9:00 Worship Service 10:30 Kick ‘n’ Kids Youth Bible Study Adult Study

EMMANUEL OFFICE

Cristy McNicholas, Office Manager (559) 298-0725

[email protected] New Office Hours: Mon.—Fri

9 a.m. to 1 pm

Prayer Praise & Bible Study! We meet Mondays at 9 am forfellowship, Bible Study of Romans to Praise our Lord, and to pray for whatever may be on our hearts.

"E.F.T. at THE NEW EMMANUEL" Electronic Fund Transfer is available! You can have your Tithes/Offerings automatically withdrawn from either your checking or saving account and given to Emmanuel. There are many benefits to the New Emmanuel, as well as to our members and friends. It is safe and secure. For more infor-mation, please contact Mike Kipp at 447-9369, or you can email him at [email protected].

Country Gospel

Enjoy it again on June 4th, 2011! Our own Country Praise Group will be back to lead us in singing the great old and new country gospel songs we so love. So Ya’all come and raise your voices to the Lord in Song! Next month July 2nd will be the date.

Women of Grace There’s something special about roses. They’ve been a favorite throughout time. Why do we love them so much? Perhaps because they’re beautiful and fragrant. Wouldn’t that be a great combination for a Christian woman?

There comes a time when we need to sniff under our spiritual arms and say “Do I stink?” We often need to get back on track to being a sweet smelling woman for the Lord.

Ways to improve our fragrance: Be kind Be forgiving Be joyful Be content

A Christian woman without a pleasing fragrance won’t accomplish much for the Lord. We’ve got to be more like Him, the ‘Rose’ of Sharon. We need to live our lives in a way where His love flows through us and causes us to be a sweet smelling odor in the world.

Okay, what kind of fragrance did you leave as you walked today?

Our next Women of Grace meeting will be a luncheon and devotional time on Sat. June 18th at 11:30 at the Iron Bird Café at Divisadero and Fulton Streets. There will be a signup in the Narthex. See Cheryl Deis for more information.

Attention all staff / coordinators / leaders, there will be a meeting on Sunday, June 5

Please join us in the Church house conference room at 11:30 am

EMMANUEL FUNDRAISERS

Want to raise extra money for Emmanuel? Just turn in your empty inkjet cartridges to our church office for recycling. We will receive $2.00 for each one. This is a continuing project that we will do throughout the year.

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Youth Fund Raiser

Remember to SAVE your PLASTIC WATER BOTTLES, & SODA BOTTLES for the green youth trash can located at the back of the

Church House. See Nathaniel Kipp if the trash can is not out. Thank you for supporting our recycling program.

Altar Flower Sign-Up

If you would like to honor a special person, date or event, please consider providing altar flowers one week during the year. The sign-up calendar is located on the wall near the restrooms in the narthex.

Think about it!

PREGNANCY CARE CENTER Remember to bring your baby items to fill up the bassinet for this organization which gives the choice of life to many young people who might decide on abortion. Small baby items, blankets, Diapers, formula, bottles, or whatever else you may be able to think of.

RESCUE MISSION DONATIONS Please keep those donations coming for the Rescue Mission. Items needed are personal items:

Wash Cloths Deodorant Toilet Tissue Personal Hygiene

All items are greatly appreciated. Items may be placed in the marked box in the Family Life Center.

Craycroft Center has closed

BOTTLES FOR BABIES We have baby bottles for the Pregnancy Care Center! We have picked up the bottles on Mother’s Day and will return them full of money on Father’s Day. The Change from our pockets will benefit the Care Center and give a chance for the choice of life to unplanned pregnancies. Praise the Lord and this organization for their work in counseling these women to have their babies. And God Bless all of you who support this money raising effort!

The Area Around Jordan was Especially Wealthy, The Banks Were Always Overflowing

Moses was the most flagrant lawbreaker in the Bible —He broke all 10 at one time.

It’s a sin for a woman to make coffee. It says so in the Bible: Hebrews. David was a great babysitter—He

rocked Goliath into a deep sleep!

Laughter has no foreign accent.

A good example is a great gift to give others.

Happy are those who make other people happy.

June, 2011, Emmanuel Lutheran Church Grapev ine www.emmanuel c lov is .org

Christian Education News…

Lesson themes for June:

June 5th Bible Story: Paul and our relationship with Christ Theme: We are God’s Workmanship

June 12th Bible Story: Spiritual Gifts Theme: God gives us Spiritual Gifts

June 19th Bible Story: Paul comforts others in a storm Theme: God encourages Us

June 26th Bible Story: Paul describes Genuine Love Theme: God is Love

Don't forget we still have Savemart Share cards.

Have you noticed the Youth helping in church? The fifth Sunday of the month is Youth Sunday to do the Coffee and snacks.

We have youth helping in the sound and video booth they are also active with ushering and communion. They enjoy helping with the church functions.

Laughing at Ourselves!

My loving husband, Austin, likes to go to yard sales and get whatever bargains he can find. This Saturday, he came home with a cd of worship songs for me. He said he didn’t recognize the name of the artist, but it was only 50 cents so it should be ok anyway. I looked at it and read the label on it and it was worship songs sung in Hebrew!

Childrens’ Ministry In March and April our Sunday school classes combined for the Lenten season. Each Sunday, they had a bible story and activity relating to the story. They started off by hearing the miracle of the creation story and were involved in planting their own garden with Mike Kipp. Next we discussed the 10 Commandments and created bird feeder cones and yummy snakes. Over the next week they heard other miracle stories – the Blind man sees, Feeding the 5000, Jesus calms the storm and turning water to wine, and raising Lazarus from the dead. Our activities included – mud pudding, sailing boats and wrapping sticks with linen. As we got closer to Easter we began to focus on the happenings of Easter. We created paper palm branches and had our own journey into Jerusalem with a parade. Ms Chris supplied all the ingredients to create a Passover Seder meal with unleavened bread. The children each participated in helping to create the meal by crushing, stirring or measuring out the specific ingredients for the recipe. After hearing the Passover story, we gathered around the tables and ate our Seder meal. On Palm Sunday, we jumped ahead and discussed the miracle of all miracles, the story of Easter morning. Ms Chris had two projects for the kids. An Easter Butterfly made with tissue paper, and all the ingredients to create a Resurrection Cupcake plate. This was our final class since we would not have classes on Easter Sunday. Here are a few pictures of the kids with their plates at different stages of completion. You will notice the butterfly’s also on the table. Also included are pictures of the garden planted by the Sunday school kids. It is currently on the patio table outside the Church house. We would like to thank Doug and Carolee Richardson for their donation for all the supplies that were used as food items and craft projects. The kids really enjoyed being involved in the making and doing of this 6 week course.

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It has recently been in the news where people are receiving phone calls from a young voice claiming to be their grandchildren needing money. The caller asks for ‘Grandma’ or ‘Grandpa’ and says they are in trouble and need money and if it can be wired to an account for them. A member has recently received one of these calls and they seem very convincing. The member asked for their birth-date and when it wasn’t given another voice came on the line saying they are a

lawyer handling the child’s case. Please be aware that this is a scam and don’t give out any informa-tion. If you receive one of these calls, just say no thank you or hang up.

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June 5 June 12

June 19 Father’s Day

June 26

Communion Assistants

Neil Hoppus Scott Linenbroker Fon Vangsycha

Andrew Vangsycha

Mike Kipp Nathaniel Kipp Darrell Strickler

Todd Weber

Usher Don Rutherford Bill Dunklau

Mike Kipp Gordon Miller

Vernon Meyer

Neil Hoppus

Acolyte Madeline Richardson Katlin Strickler Michelle Vangsycha Megan Weber

Greeter Jim Deis Cheryl Deis

Don Rutherford Ardis Rutherford

Gail Davis

Cristy McNicholas

Todd Weber Bill Dunklau

Sandy Wisener

Helene Kipp Claudine Steinhauer

Don Rutherford

Counters Don Rutherford Bill Dunklau

Don Rutherford Irene Stinson

Don Rutherford Sandy Wisener

Don Rutherford Claudine Steinhauer

Info Booth

Chris Watkins Jennifer Shaffer Sandy Wisener Stephen Edmonds

OUR FAITHFUL SERVERS FOR JUNE

Our Praise Team: Jill and Gary Gerloff, Paige Weber, Judy Strickler, Keisha Strickler, Steve Vickrey, Todd Weber, Doug Richardson, and Art Howansky.

Social Ministry Have you checked out the Information Booth, you can find Bible Reading Schedules, the Newsletter and pamphlets on what is available at Emmanuel. Lost & Found

Please check the kitchen for dishes you are missing.

One hearing aid found on floor in the narthex, ask Cristy in office.

Sunday Morning Coffee

We have made some changes to the Sunday Morning Coffee time. The people who make the coffee will no longer be required to bring the snacks. We will be providing the snacks with the free will offering and asking others in the congregation to consider bringing snacks. Muffins, fruit, veggies, bagels, cookies, sandwiches are just a few items that are welcome for the snack time. There is no set number to bring, we appreciate the donations. If you would like to sign up to bring items there is a sign up sheet on the Social Ministry Board. Please be sure to Thank the people who make the coffee for you.

Thanks you for all of your support. I know God is blessing our family here at Emmanuel.

IF YOU ARE SCHEDULED AND CANNOT SERVE . . . Please call your team leader. For the Info Booth it is Chris Watkins 297-4922 ([email protected]) for Communion Servers it is Mike Kipp 447-9369 for Ushers, Counters, and Greeters you can let them know at the church. Thank you.

JUNE BIRTHDAYS!

6/01 Penny Poe 6/01 Katrina Howansky 6/01 Michael Vangsycha 6/02 Nathan Beck 6/07 Stephen Gerloff 6/09 Nathan Champion 6/13 Don Rutherford 6/15 Darrell Strickler 6/19 Rod Kirby 6/23 Krysten Cherkaski 6/28 Eric Cherkaski

JUNE ANNIVERSARIES! DATE YEARS Jennifer & Dennis Moebes 6/10/2000 11 yrs Cheryl & Jim Deis 6/12/1971 40 yrs Ardis & Don Rutherford 6/13/1959 52 yrs Linda & Gordon Miller 6/20/1964 47 yrs Sue & Rod Kirby 6/21/1969 42 yrs Debbie & Jack Spence 6/23/1983 28 yrs Jennifer & Lloyd Shaffer 6/24/1995 16 yrs Tiffany & Stephen Edmonds 6/28/2008 3 yrs Mary Ann & Vernon Meyer 6/30/1961 50 yrs

If we have omitted your birth date or anniversary date or have the wrong date listed, please call the church office with the corrected information. Please accept our apology and HAVE A GREAT DAY IN THE LORD! THANK YOU.

June, 2011 , Emmanuel Lutheran Church Grapevine www.emmanuel c lovis .org

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 1 pm CPR Group 6 pm Praise Team 7 pm Bible Study with Pastor Heidel

2 3 4 7 pm COUNTRY

GOSPEL CELEBRATION

5 9 AM WORSHIP with Communion 10:30 Kick’n Time Youth Adult Bible Study

6 9 a.m. Bible Study of Romans in the Church House

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GOSPEL CELEBRATION

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Location: Emmanuel Lutheran Church 785 N Fowler Ave Clovis, CA 93611 PandaMania Dates: July 18 – 22nd, 2011 PandaMania fun begins at: 5:30 pm PandaMania fun ends at: 8:30 pm For more information, call: 559/ 298-0725 Church Office

New friends Amazing crafts Wild Games Lip-smacking snacks Wild Bible adventures

Incredible music

Ready for a Ready for a Ready for a WildWildWild Adventure?Adventure?Adventure?

Registration forms will be on the table in the narthex. Volunteer assignments are available for anyone interested. We need help in set-up and clean-up each evening,

registration, preschool and crew leaders. See the table in the narthex for information or talk with Cristy.




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If you would like to donate to the relief fund for victims of the spring floods or tornado disaster, you can mail checks to LCMS World Relief and

Human Care, P O Box 66861, St. Louis MO 63166-6861

Or online at the LCMS website. www.lcms.org

Congregation Praying Regularly

CPR group meets every Wednesday in the Church House 1-2pm

Attention Prayer Warriors… The CPR Group meets every Wednesday in the Church House from 1 -2 pm. Join us in

prayer for the following… Our Church Pastor Ed and Karen Administration Asst. Cristy Our Governance Board: Doug, Darrell, Rod, Debbie and Sandra Praise Team Members Country Gospel night Sunday School Education – all students, teachers and helpers Vacation Bible School leader – Carol Youth & Youth Ministry: Helene and Gary. The need for a Youth leader Adult Ministry: Pastor Ed. Pastor Heidel, Debbie Small Group Ministry Womens Group – Women of Grace Drama Ministry with Pastor Heidel Property Deacon/Deaconess Servers: acolytes, communion asst., greeters, info booth, fellowship time Audio/Video team Homebound members Members who are ill or recovering from illness: Steve Chow, Debi Barnhart, Helene Kipp, Anne McClintock Unemployed in our congregation Military – our leaders, men and women in the field, stateside and foreign grounds USA – President, Senate, House of Rep., Supreme Court and Cabinet members State Government – Governor, Senate and Assembly County – Board of Supervisors City of Clovis and Fresno – Mayor and Board Police & Fire – Safety of officers Education – Schools: Teachers, Administration, Students and School Board

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