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December 2018

A PUBLICATION OF FIRST ANY CHURCH

1036 W A St, Moscow, ID 83843 ‐ Phone: 208.882.3915 ‐ Fax: 208.882.3917

[email protected] ‐ www.emmanuelmoscow.org

Church Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 7 AM ‐ 3 PM & Tuesday, 7 AM ‐ 1 PM (unless otherwise noted)

Volume 8, Issue 12, December 2018

IMPORTANT DATE !

Sunday, December 2

Our Annual Congrega onal Mee ng and Emmanuel’s

Intergenera onal Soup Supper and

Advent Event will be on Sunday,

Dec. 2, 11 AM, following worship, in the Fellowship Hall. Join in on a special

Advent event where we’ll learn different

ways to celebrate and recognize the season of Advent and take a look at Emmanuel’s 2018 year in review.

Small Packages, Great Things

The mo o for Hershey’s Kisses used to be “Big things come in small packages!” That also could be a mo o for Bethlehem, for Baby Jesus and, indeed, for us. It’s an important message to remember when we fear we’re too weak to fix the world’s problems, too small to fight the gigan c terror that threatens a loved one or too lacking in abili es we see in others.

“But you, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah, who are one of the li le clans of Judah,” God declares through the prophet Micah (5:2, NRSV), “from you shall come forth for me one who is to rule in Israel.” Bethlehem was a mere village. God’s ruler for Israel started as an infant. His birthplace was a small stable, not a palace or temple. But size isn’t everything. Big — that is, great — things can come in small packages. And thanks to the ny baby who grew up to share immeasurably huge love with the world, God can do great things through you, too!

Make Your Prepara ons 'Advent'‐urous

Advent — the first season of the liturgical year — includes the four Sundays and weeks prior to December 25. Advent dates from the fourth century, when it lasted 40 days and included fas ng and solemnity, much like Lent.

Advent is from Adventus, La n for “coming,” referring to Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem and also his second coming. The tradi onal colors of Advent are purple for penitence or blue for hope. Observing Advent is a meaningful, adventurous way to prepare for Christmas. Buy or make an Advent wreath and use candles of your choice: four blue, four purple, or three blue or purple and one pink. If you have a fi h spot, add one white Christ candle. During meals or devo ons, light only one candle the first week. Add another for each new week (the pink candle tradi onally marks the third week), concluding with the white candle (if you have one) on Christmas. The increasing light reminds us we’re ge ng closer to celebra ng Christ’s light coming into the world.

Taken from The NEWSLETTER Newsle er.com

December 2018

IMPORTANT DATE! December 2! 1

Small Packages, Great Things 1

Make Your Prepara ons “Advent”‐urous 1

Church & Staff Contacts 2

December 2018 Event Calendar 3

December 2018 Servant Schedule 4

Message from the President 5

ELCW Annual Advent Candlelight Brunch 6

Ed Opps (Chris an Educa on Opportuni es) & ELCW Circles 6

P!A!T! ‐ Praise! Awesome! Thanks! 7

Birthdays and Anniversaries 7

U.S. Wildfires—Lutheran Disaster Response 8

Upcoming Readings & Sermon Titles 8

LUTH Youth 9

Help Support Christmas for Kids! 9

A Great Way to Help Our Kids! 10

Send a Kid to Camp Lutherhaven 10

Preschool NEWS! 11

For the KID in ALL of US! 12

In Our Thoughts & Prayers 13

The Parish Paper 15

Looking for Something to Do? We Can Help! 17

Poinse a Order Form 18

Submissions to the Emphasis monthly newsle er

are due by the 3rd Sunday of every month.

Deadline for the January issue is December 16.

Thank you!!!

In This Month’s Issue:

Welcome to Emmanuel!

Emmanuel Lutheran Church and Preschool is located at:

1036 W A St., Moscow, ID 83843

Church: Phone: 208.882.3915 Fax: 208.882.3917

[email protected] www.emmanuelmoscow.org

Preschool: Phone: 208.882.1463 Fax: 208.882.3917 [email protected] www.emmanuelmoscow.org/preschool/

Our Staff:

Dave Daugs, Pastor 509.431.2988 (call or text) [email protected]

Office Hours: By appointment.

CindyMarie Polley Church Administrator

Church Office: 208.882.3915 Personal Cell: 509.366.0548 (call or text)

[email protected] Office Hours:

Mon, Wed, Thu, 7am ‐ 3pm & Tue, 7am ‐ 1pm

Lisa Allen, Youth Director 208.882.3915 or 509.847.4302


Visit our google calendar at h p://www.emmanuelmoscow.org/calendar/index.html…

scroll down to the ELC Youth calendar listed to see all youth informa on.

Janet McIntosh, Music Director/Organist

208.882.3915 or 208.521.5002 [email protected]

Office Hours: By appointment.

Nikki Cox, Preschool Director 208.882.1463 or 208.310.6106


Mon, Wed, & Thu ‐ 8:30am ‐ 1:30pm

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Message from the

President

Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! A new Church Year and new beginnings! It is Advent! As we contemplate the meaning of our Lord’s birth – of Christ’s coming among us ‐ we consider what it means for Christ to be in and part of our lives. Advent – a me of wai ng and an cipa on, a me of looking forward to a new Church year of grace and hope!

How fi ng that we should have our Annual Mee ng at this me! The Fall, and especially November, is the me when Council looks forward to the next year’s mission and ministry. Council has approved a Ministry Spending Plan for the Congrega on’s considera on, and hopefully approval, at our Annual Mee ng on December 2. What is a Ministry Spending Plan you might ask – well it is o en referred to as the annual budget. But in reality what Council is asking the Congrega on to approve is a spending plan to fulfill the mission and ministry to which we, Emmanuel, have been called by God. Sure there are numbers behind the Ministry Plan – salaries, building maintenance, snow removal – the everyday minu a of answering God’s call to ministry. But the cri cal message is to see and understand all that we as the Body of Christ at Emmanuel have been called and blessed to do to bring the message of mercy and grace we receive through Christ Jesus to each other, our community, and God’s glorious crea on.

The Congrega on also will be asked to authorize using funds from the Good Shepherd account to re re the roughly $11,000 balance on the roof loan. While the Raindrops Campaign did raise about $68,000 that has been used to pay down the roof loan, we are s ll a bit short. The money we do not use to pay the roof loan in 2019 will allow us to be er serve the ministries here at Emmanuel.

Our Mission 100 and Miracle Sunday pledge campaigns have provided a guide regarding the resources that will be available for mission. We are planning a Stewardship weekend event in February that will help us all develop a true “a tude for gra tude.” It is the case that pledges during stewardship campaigns are es mates and provide, at best, guidance for what may be received in the coming year. The numbers for what it actually takes to meet God’s call to us are much firmer. The difference is most assuredly measured in our faith. And during my 30+ years at Emmanuel our faith has never let us down – God has provided and con nues to provide to assure that we can fulfill God’s call to ministry.

This is my last le er to you as President. I thank you, the wonderful people of Emmanuel, for the privilege of serving. I will con nue to serve in other ways, just as we all serve our Lord through the mission and ministries in this place at this me.

Blessings to you all,

Ben Beard

REMEMBER

Our Annual

Congrega on Mee ng

is Sunday December 2

following worship!

I look forward to

seeing you there.

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Adult Sunday School ‐ ‐ Join with Pastor Daugs on Sunday mornings for a

six‐session course on Lutheran teaching. We are studying from Roots of Our Faith by James A. Nes ngen. Roots of Our Faith is a six‐session summary of the confessions of the Lutheran church and an explana on of the main parts of the Augsburg Confession. It has been wri en to help congregants be er understand their Lutheran heritage. Roots of Our Faith discusses each of the following: What are the Confessions? The Ten Commandments The Creed The Lord's Prayer Bap sm Confession and the Lord's Supper

Come learn with us on Sunday mornings, 8:30 AM, in the Fellowship Hall!

J.A.M. ‐ Jesus and ME! For children through age 12. Following the

Children’s Sermon, J.A.M. leaders will escort the kiddos down to the Fellowship Hall for cra s, games, songs, and a snack. Children will return to the Sanctuary just prior to Holy Communion.

The “Old Dudes”! This is a group of men that meet on the 2nd & 4th

Wednesdays, 7 AM, at the Breakfast Club for breakfast and devo ons. In December they will only meet on December 12. Our own Janet McIntosh, Director of Music/Organist, will join the group and tell a li le about what she does for Emmanuel! Following breakfast, the men head to church for a work day. On all the other Wednesdays, 7 AM, meet for coffee at the Moscow Co‐op. Ques ons? Contact us in the Church Office. 208.882.3915 or [email protected]

ELCW Piecemakers Quil ng Group Help us quilt! Bring a friend! Have

some lunch! We usually meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. In December we will only meet on December 12, at 9 AM, to help e quilts, then share a potluck lunch. Ques ons? Contact Gretchen Isakson. [email protected] or 208.882.7289

“Whatever your hands find to do, do it with all your might.” Ecclesiastes 9:10

LEAH Circle! This small group women’s bible study will meet on Tuesday,

December 4, 11:30 AM. All women are invited to meet for devotions and a potluck lunch at Kristin Johnson’s home. (2542 Old Pullman Rd., Moscow.) Bible Study Leader: Carol Nelson. Questions? Contact Jeanette Johnston (208.892.9549), or Charlene Olsson (208.882.1028).

MARY Circle! This group usually meets the 1st Monday of the month. Join

them on Monday, December 3, 1:30 PM, at Good Samaritan. Ques ons? Contact Shelley Dale (208.882.9555 or [email protected])

Chris an Educa on Opportuni es

Ed Opps

ELCW Annual

Candlelight Brunch

Our annual ELCW Advent

Candlelight Brunch will be on December 1, at 9:30 AM, and

all Emmanuel women are invited to come!

This year is going to be very special because Bishop Kristen Kuempel is our guest speaker.

She is a cap va ng speaker and always has a compelling

message to share. We also have some wonderful

music lined up. Rob Ely will play his hammered dulcimer, June Kirchmeier will perform for us, and Janet Williams will

lead us in singing some Christmas carols.

So please plan to come and enjoy warm fellowship,

delicious food, wonderful music, and an

inspiring message! Invite a friend

to come with you! Babysi ng will be provided by

Grace Allen and her friend. Offering will be divided by

Christmas for Kids and Moscow Food Bank.

See you there!

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December 2 Jacob Perry December 4 Sarah Greenwalt Elinor Michel Barbara Johnston December 5 Keelyn Pilcher December 7 Jeff Pilcher Sally Rogers December 9 Carol Nelson December 10 Miranda Strey December 12 Shelley McGuire Ryann Pilcher December 15 Annajean Flomer December 17 Emma Carter December 18 Karen Ross Marijka Haverhals December 23 Luke Baker December 28 Ian Wendt Jerry Giles December 29 Jack Kelly Sally Vorhies Kas Dumroese December 30 Nancy Ruth Peterson Andrew Bender December 31 Sara Kimberling

Julia & Leanna Keleher ‐ 12/06/2014

Gerald & Merlyn Wille ‐ 12/07/1954

Clifford & Carolyn Todd ‐ 12/17/1977

Irv & Janice Johnson ‐ 12/27/1968

Dean & Phyllis Ve rus ‐ 12/29/1960

Ben & Katy Beard ‐ 12/31/1977

Thank you to our Mission Endowment Mission Group for hos ng our All Saints’ Day Potluck Celebra on on

Sunday, November 4, and for all you do all year long in support of ME and Emmanuel!

Thanks to our fantas c Youth Director, Lisa Allen,

and all who helped and a ended the: November 2 ‐ Luth Youth Potluck Lunch November 3 ‐ Parents Night Out November 7 ‐ Mighty Youth Play Day!

Thank you to Vern Kinnison for all the fall grounds work

you have done, raking and hauling off leaves, etc. Our church home looks fabulous!

Thanks to all who submi ed 2018 Annual Reports in a

mely manner! It is greatly appreciated!

United with Christ in the waters of Holy Bap sm

on Sunday, November 11, 2018 are:

Addison Marie Wajda, and

William Thomas Wajda,

children of Andrew & Monica Wajda Sponsors: Tena & Shad Flores

and Laura Miller

We welcome into our Emmanuel family the Wajda Family,

Andrew, Monica, Addison, and William! Welcome!

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Lutheran Disaster Response

U.S. Wildfires

December 2

Jeremiah 33:14‐16; Psalm 25:1‐10; Luke 21:25‐36

December 9

Malachi 3:1‐4; Luke 1:68‐79; Luke 3:1‐6

December 16

Zephaniah 3:14‐20; Isaiah 12:2‐6; Luke 3:7‐18

December 23

Micah 5:2‐5a; Luke 1:46b‐55; Luke 1:39‐55

December 24

Isaiah 9:2‐7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11‐14; Luke 2:1‐20

1 Samuel 2:18‐20, 26; Psalm 148;

Colossians 3:12‐17; Luke 2:41‐52

Wildfires are raging across California, destroying thousands of homes and wiping out the town of Paradise, located north of Sacramento. Mul ple deaths have been confirmed and large‐

scale, mandatory evacua ons are in place for mul ple communi es across the state’s impacted areas as first

responders work to gain control of the fires.

Lutheran Disaster Response is working with Lutheran Social Services of Southern California, Lutheran Social Services of

Northern California and the California synods to respond to this fire. As the fires are s ll raging, we con nue to assess the ever‐

changing situa on to determine the best ways to respond.

Gi s to Lutheran Disaster Response designated for "U.S.

wildfires" will be used to help those affected by wildfires un l

the response is complete. Together, we can help provide

immediate and long‐las ng support. Please give today.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Give through your congrega on or make your check out to Lutheran Disaster Response and send to:

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, ELCA Gi Processing Center P.O. Box 1809, Merrifield, VA 22116‐8009

Write “U.S. wildfires” or “Where needed most” on your check’s memo line.

December 2018

November is a month to join with your loved ones and give thanks. It’s also a me to celebrate your friendship with a feast. The youth of Emmanuel love the idea of both fellowship and food, so we had a potluck lunch to celebrate and give thanks! The Lutherans of mes present and past would have been proud to see what kind of potluck these kids provided for one another! And to no one’s surprise, the quiet down me you may witness a er your everyday Thanksgiving feast was not observed here. Instead, all 20 kids were given a new energy to play games both inside and out! We had so much fun!

Looking ahead, the youth will be performing a na vity Christmas program on Sunday, December 23, during the morning church service. Volunteers have signed up for their parts, and now it’s me to prac ce!

Lisa Allen, Youth Director

Emmanuel

Luth YOUTH!

Help Support

Christmas for Kids!

Help give Moscow‐area kids a brighter Christmas! Once again, Emmanuel Lutheran Church is sponsoring 20 Moscow‐area kids through the locally‐based Christmas for Kids program. Stop by the church and grab a tree tag (or two!) off of our tree upstairs in the Bridge. All presents should be returned to the church no later than Dec. 9. Gi s can be wrapped or unwrapped, but please make sure the tag is affixed to the outside of the package. 9

December Youth

Ac vi es! Mighty Youth Playday!

Wednesday, Dec 5, 12‐2 PM at Emmanuel!

If you haven't had the chance to experience the Drive Thru Na vity, make this year your year! All ages are guaranteed to have a great me! December 6, 7, and 8, 6‐8PM, at Living Faith Fellowship in Pullman.

Luth Youth Christmas Cookie Decora ng! Sunday December 9th, 12‐2pm. Bring your favorite cookie topping (cookies and fros ng provided).

Youth‐Led Worship ‐ Sunday, December 23

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A Great Way to

Help Our Kids!

Here is a win‐win way to help support our Emmanuel Lutheran Preschool and finally

make some free space in your garage!

We are accep ng dona ons of your Car, Pickup, or ATV to raise funds

so our Emmanuel Preschool kids can experience a bright educa onal

beginning in a loving Chris an environment!

If you have: an old car taking up space in your

driveway, or an old truck that is taking up

valuable “shop” space, or an ATV that is in the way of the new

planter box you want to build, ANY vehicle you wish to donate all or

part of its sale,

let us sell it for you!

Help provide a safe fun place for our kids to learn, play, and grow.

Please contact Steve Fountain, Craig Greenwalt, Pastor Daugs, or the

Church Office (208.882.3915).

We would love to hear from you!

You can avoid the hassles of selling a car

No need to pay he y repair bills

Free up space in your garage

100% tax deduc ble

Send a Kid to

Camp Lutherhaven

The Dave Isakson memorial Scholarship Fund was established by Gretchen Isakson and her family in 2013. The purpose of

this scholarship fund is to champion sending children to Camp Lutherhaven.

In the past years, that fund has sent numerous children

to Camp Lutherhaven.

Lutherhaven offers many Chris an based camping opportuni es for children, grades one through high school.

If you would like to contribute to this great cause, as a

memorial… a gi … in celebra on of… please note on your offering, “Dave Isakson Memorial Scholarship Fund.” You can

put your contribu on in the offering plate on Sunday morning, drop it by the Church Office, or mail it to:

Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 1036 W A Street, Moscow, ID 83843.

Thank you for helping our youth make special rela onships,

have exci ng experiences and make las ng memories!

Dave Isakson Scholarship Fund: Sending Kids to Camp!

December 2018

Preschool

NEWS!

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We are thankful for our preschool!

Preschool families enjoying

the Thanksgiving Feast.

A Few Things… Next Lunch Bunch is scheduled for Wednesday, December 5, from 11:30 AM ‐12:00 PM and Thursday, December

6, 11:30 AM ‐12:00 PM and 12:15‐12:45 PM.

We now offer addi onal Extended Care hours. The early morning is the same (Monday ‐ Friday, 7:45 ‐9 AM). On Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, we now offer extended care from 11:30 AM ‐12:45 PM. Originally, it was from 11:30 AM ‐12:15 PM. If you would like your child to stay addi onal me, please let us know 24 hours in advance. It is $4/per half an hour, with a minimum of $4 per day. You are welcome to use this service daily, once a week, or once a month. It is for your convenience.

End of Semester one is January 18. Please have your tui on balance at $0. If there is NOT a significance balance at the end of the semester, your child will be automa cally enrolled for the second semester.

The church has a giving tree upstairs in the entry way. All gi s are due back by December 9. Thanks for your support!

Christmas program is December 19, at 6 PM.

Winter Break: No school December 24 ‐ January 4.

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There are many ways to be involved in the missions and ministries at Emmanuel. All you have to do is let us know what you hold interest in, what your gi s are, what you like to do! Call the Church Office at 208‐882‐3915 or email

at [email protected]. Help is always needed in the following areas! What would YOU like to do?

Sunday Morning Ministry Servant?

Our worship at Emmanuel is enriched when a variety of members par cipate. There are many areas of help needed on Sundays. Have you ever wanted to learn more about being an Assis ng Minister, Communion Assistant, Greeter & Thanker, on Altar Guild, an Acolyte, a Counter, a Scripture Reader, an Usher, make Communion Bread, lead a Sunday School class, co‐lead our J.A.M. ‐ Jesus and Me children’s class? Contact the Church Office and we can tell you more about these worship areas! These ac vi es do not require any special skills, just a desire to par cipate. Training sessions are available.

Love kids?

Doesn’t ma er what age, we have opportuni es for working with every age! Let us know!

Women’s Ministry?

ELCW (Emmanuel Lutheran Church Women) have

monthly circle mee ngs and quil ng twice a month, plus many other opportuni es to make a difference.

Are you an “Old Dude?”

Our men’s group, the “Old Dudes,” meet every Wednesday morning at 7 AM for breakfast & devo ons or coffee & Fellowship.

How about photographs?

Do you like taking pictures? Hanging pictures? Looking at and organizing pictures? There are many areas where “camera savvy” folks are needed!

Altar Flowers?

Sign up to bring Flowers for the Altar on a Sunday morning. It couldn’t get simpler than this… sign up,

CindyMarie will email you the preceding Monday to remind you. Bring your arrangement before church, take it home a er church, and enjoy it at home!

Fellowship Host?

Each Emmanuel family helps out with Sunday morning fellowship privileges on a rota ng basis once every few months. A le er with the schedule and instruc ons is sent to each family as well as a reminder postcard sent a few days before your scheduled Sunday. If you have not been asked to serve yet, please let us know.

Are you Musical?

Be a part of the Adult Choir, Emmanuel

Bells or other musical offering. We also have a Children’s Choir and Children’s Chime Choir.

Do you like to write?

Are you good with pen and paper? Do you like to write ar cles? We are looking for ways to make the Emphasis more interes ng. Share your ideas! Contact CindyMarie in the office!

Can you cook?

You don’t even have to know how to cook... just how to buy food… or drive food! At mes, members of our church family find themselves in temporarily stressful situa ons and could use a meal provided to them (due to sickness, accident, etc.). If you know of a member who might benefit from this gesture, or would like be on the list to provide a meal or deliver a prepared meal, please contact us.

Quiet Room Clean‐up?

(5 minutes): At the end of worship you need to wipe

down the counters, door knobs, table and chairs. Also, do a quick clean up of toys, if necessary. If bathroom or diaper genie needs immediate a en on, please take care of this as well, otherwise, our cleaning service will clean during the week.

Call the Church Office at 208.882.3915 or email us at [email protected] if you can help out!

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