Emanuel Happenings

Please keep in your thoughts and prayers Mrs. Amy Lawonn, whom the leadership at Emanuel has Called to serve as our 4th-grade teacher beginning in the 2024-2025 school year. As you may recall, Mrs. Kim Mulder graciously accepted a one-year Call as our 4th-grade teacher for the 2023-2024 school year so that we could use this year to Call for a permanent teacher. This Call is independent of our 1st-grade position, which will be vacant when Mrs. Emily Rodrigue and her husband, Pastor Kenny Rodrigue, head to Burlington, WI to begin his new pastoral ministry following Thanksgiving. Your church and school leaders are working on covering that position with an experienced teacher for the 3.5 weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas break, and we are praying that God would bless us with a mid-year December graduate from MLC who will join us in January and forward.  Please keep both of these efforts in your prayers. If you would like to contact Mrs. Lawonn and encourage her, please stop in the o

If you’re a long-time member of our congregation, or if you’re brand new to our church, or even if you just want to get “back to basics…” this Bible study is a Starting Point for learning what God’s Word teaches. November 1 or 5 -  Prayer and Confession         

Good morning everyone, The chilly weather is a reminder that winter is just around the corner; I pray you are staying warm this weekend and enjoying some family time together! Here is your update for the coming week: -Important Dates Link: emanueltigertalk.blogspot.com/2023/10/important-dates-week-of-103023.html -School Health We had a short week last week, but school health seemed to be holding steady. We may have started seeing the first symptoms of influenza in a handful of kids, so please monitor your children for those and keep them home when appropriate. -Tiger Cub Care Remember, there is no school Friday and Tiger Cub Care is closed. -Parent/Teacher Conferences Most of your families have signed up for conferences with your classroom teachers. Those will take place Tuesday-Thursday. If you have not signed up, you can follow the link below through tomorrow night to sign up for a time. If none of the remaining slots work for you, please contact your classroom teacher directly to se

Jesus told his followers, “You will be hated by everyone because of me” (Matthew 10:22). Satan and the world hate Christ and anyone who confesses faith in Christ. So, the time in between Christ’s first and second coming is going to be perilous for believers. A good example is Martin Luther. All that priest wanted was to share the pure gospel with the world. For trying to do that, both political and religious leaders attempted to end his life. The Festival of the Reformation emphasizes the true Church’s unfailing reliance on the Word of God and unflinching testimony to that Word even in the face of harsh persecution. Today we pray that the Lord would keep us steadfast in the faith and give us the peace of knowing that our lives are safe in his hands. Want to hear more? See you this weekend: Saturday at 5:15 p.m. • Sunday at 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. • Monday at 6:30 p.m. 

New London, Wisconsin, [Oct 25, 2023] — Emanuel Lutheran School, a prominent institution with a commitment to faith and education, proudly announces its recent feature on 92.3 The Frog Radio during the New London Chamber Days event. The morning radio show showcased the school's excellence, and key individuals from our school community made a significant impact: Mr. Fuerstenau, the dedicated principal of Emanuel, eloquently articulated our school's mission and commitment to faith-based education. He highlighted the unwavering dedication of the school to provide both academic excellence and spiritual growth. Amari, a remarkable eighth-grader, captivated the radio audience with insights into her personal journey at our school. She shared her experiences and the tremendous support she receives from our dedicated teachers. Mrs. D, our Early Childhood Director, played a significant role in discussing our school's commitment to early education. Her insights into our nurturing and

Fifth graders are grooving to Michael Jackson's "Thriller" and learning about beats and teamwork by jumping through hoops. Keep the music and teamwork spirit alive!  

The holiday season will be fast upon us, and with it comes a focus on family, traditions, social events, and cheer—all of which can cause difficult emotions to surface. Whether this is the first, second, or tenth holiday after your loved one’s death, the emotions that may arise in the days ahead can blindside you. And just like road signs, which show you what’s ahead on unfamiliar roads with rough patches and curves, GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays will guide you through this holiday season. You’ll find support and direction to navigate the holidays in a healthy way. These tools will help you not only to survive the coming holidays but also to face them with a measure of peace and assurance. Choose one session to attend: November 14, 2023 (Tuesday) 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM in the Community Room 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM in the Narthex December 5, 2023 (Tuesday)  1:00 PM – 3:00 PM in the Narthex 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM in the Community Room Each of the four sessions will be the same material. Please cal

This book review will be held on November 7, 14, 21 & 28 (Tuesdays) from 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Wellness for the Glory of God is a Christian book written by Dr. John Dunlop, a family physician, to help adults grow old gracefully and maintain their complete health to better serve and glorify God. The book defines wellness and includes chapters on Physical Health, Mental Health, Social Wellness, Financial Wellness, Spiritual Wellness, and Emotional Wellness. During this four-week session, we will study and review each chapter from the perspective of two healthcare professionals, Donn Fuhrmann, MD, and his wife, Audrey Fuhrmann, RN. We will have appropriate discussions with questions and answers, and we will encourage people to make healthy changes in their lifestyles. Recommended for 50+ year olds, but open to anyone. We recommend that you read the book before class. Call the Emanuel office at 920-982-5444 to register. Leader: Donn Furhmann MD; Location: Community Room 

The WELS United Joint Reformation worship service will be held on Sunday, October 29, at 4 p.m. in the Fox Valley Lutheran High School auditorium (5300 N. Meade Street, Appleton). Rev. Mark Henke (Retired, former pastor at Bethany, Appleton) is the guest preacher. All Federation members are invited to celebrate our gospel heritage restored to us in the Reformation of the 1500s. We are saved by Grace alone, through Faith alone, and according to Scripture alone. Light refreshments and fellowship will follow the service. Offerings collected will benefit the Tuition Assistance program at FVL.

The 2023 pizza fundraiser is coming up soon! Emanuel has outsold itself every year and continues to be the largest pizza seller for the Pizza Pros company. We hope to continue the streak and make the 2023 fundraiser a great success! This fundraiser requires over 100 volunteers on November 4th. If you are interested in volunteering, sign up online by visiting  https://tinyurl.com/emanuelpizza . Your help is greatly appreciated to make this fundraiser a success!  The order deadline was October 20th - pizza orders are no longer being accepted.    

If you’re a long-time member of our congregation, or if you’re brand new to our church, or even if you just want to get “back to basics…” this Bible study is a Starting Point for learning what God’s Word teaches. October 25 or 29 -  The Means of Grace: Communion         

This morning, our kindergarten students brought smiles and joy to the St. Joseph Residence worship service, led by our dedicated Pastor Tiefel. These little ones sang their hearts out, spreading God's love through their innocent voices. We're incredibly proud of our young members, and we believe that their involvement in worship helps nurture their faith. We're grateful for their dedication and the leadership of our kindergarten teachers, Mrs. Jensen and Ms. Behm, in making this special experience possible.   

Our second-grade students in Mrs. Tiefel's music class are bringing some spooktacular vibes to their fall curriculum! They've been having a blast with their colorful Boomwhackers, creating magical melodies of the "Monster Mash"! What are Boomwhackers, you ask? They're these fantastic, colorful tubes that make music when you tap them! Each tube has its own unique note. It's a super engaging way to introduce kids to the world of music. Under Mrs. Tiefel's guidance, our little musicians are learning not just to play music but also to work together as a team. They're discovering the joy of creating something beautiful together, and it's simply heartwarming. We couldn't be prouder of our talented second graders! Keep an eye out for their future musical adventures.  

Imagine bringing the tropical beats of the Caribbean right into your classroom. Well, that's exactly what happened at our school as seventh and eighth-grade students embarked on an exciting musical journey, culminating in a virtual interview with the talented reggae musician Patrick Roach from the sunny shores of Grenada. As part of Mrs. Tiefel's Caribbean music unit, students delved into the vibrant world of reggae, exploring its roots, rhythm, and cultural significance. The highlight of the unit was a special Google Meet session with Patrick, a seasoned reggae artist with roots deeply embedded in the Caribbean music scene. Patrick is a personal friend of our Youth and Family Staff Minister, Jack Vande Gutsche. Jack met Patrick several years ago when Jack was sharing God's word with the people of Grenada. The excitement was palpable as students eagerly fired away questions, getting to know the person behind the music. Patrick generously shared insights into his musical inf

If you’re a long-time member of our congregation, or if you’re brand new to our church, or even if you just want to get “back to basics…” this Bible study is a Starting Point for learning what God’s Word teaches. October 18 or 22 -  The Means of Grace: Word and Baptism         

Good afternoon everyone, Hopefully, you were able to bail yourselves out after all that rain and give your cooped-up kids a chance to run around outside! Here is your update for the upcoming week. -Grandparents' Day Grandparents' Day is Friday! Invite your grandparents or special grown-ups to come see what we do at Emanuel! During the half day of school, we will worship at chapel, demonstrate our learning, and perform in church! -Important Dates Link:  emanueltigertalk.blogspot.com/2023/10/important-dates-week-of-10162023.html -School Health Update The number of students staying home sick seems to be dropping off, which is excellent. However, we are about to enter "cold and flu" season with the change in the weather, so please continue to be vigilant, especially with checking temperatures when children are not feeling well. Keeping them home for the full 24-hours fever-free without medication is hugely helpful in limiting the spread of any illnesses. -Pizza Fundraiser

In the great timeline of human history, there are only two ultimately significant points: the first time Christ came to our world to win salvation by his life, death, and resurrection; and the second time Christ will come to consummate his everlasting kingdom. We live in the time in between those two points. It is a time of tension. We know that peace and perfection are ours already because of what Jesus did the first time he came. Yet we do not enjoy a peaceful and perfect existence now already. We will not know such a life until Christ comes again. And so we wait and watch, living in the time in between. As the church year draws to a close, Scripture points us toward the end of time when Christ will come again. Until then Christ teaches us how to live in the time in between. 10-29 Reformation (observed) – A Time for Steadfast Faith 11-5 All Saints’ Day (observed) – A Time to Focus on Future Glory 11-12 Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost – A Time for Watchfulness 11-19 Twenty-Fifth

There are invitations we might be tempted to reject: an invitation to an event you are not interested in, an invitation to a party that takes place at the same time as something else you want to do. There are other invitations that people would say you’ve lost your mind to reject: an invitation to go on a free tropical vacation, an invitation to go backstage and meet your favorite musical group, or an invitation to the Super Bowl. We get so many invitations. Some we accept; others we reject. Where does God’s invitation to participate in his heavenly banquet rank? Scripture often pictures eternal life as a joyful party, full of friends and family, laughter, and the finest foods. Through a story, Jesus teaches us how insane it would be to reject God’s gracious invitation to that eternal celebration. More, Jesus tells us what we need to get into that best of all banquets. Want to hear more? See you this weekend: Saturday at 5:15 p.m. • Sunday at 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. • Monday at 6:30 p.

Join us for an exciting event this Friday – JAM Time! Calling all young families to be part of the fun on Friday, October 13, starting at 8:15 in the vibrant surroundings of the Emanuel Commons and gym. Access through doors 2 and 3, conveniently located in the horseshoe parking lot off Quincy St. It's a time to connect with Jesus, engage in creative crafts, and get our bodies moving with some energetic "JAMming." Don't forget to extend the invitation to your friends, family, and neighbors – the more, the merrier! See you there!    

If you’re a long-time member of our congregation, or if you’re brand new to our church, or even if you just want to get “back to basics…” this Bible study is a Starting Point for learning what God’s Word teaches. October 8 or 11 -  Promises Kept: The Life of Jesus       

Patience is a virtue. But can too much patience be a vice? If you are too patient, waiting to see if that pain in your stomach goes away with time, you might make a problem worse. If you are too patient with an incompetent employee, you will lose productivity before the inevitable—his firing—occurs anyway. Too much patience would seem not to be a virtue, but reckless behavior. Yet that is exactly what God demonstrates to a rebellious human race—reckless patience. Through a story, Jesus teaches exactly what God’s patience means for us. Want to hear more? See you this weekend: Saturday at 5:15 p.m. • Sunday at 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. • Monday at 6:30 p.m.   

Stewardship is a lifelong management of all the gifts God has given to us. This includes our use of time. So many things in our life compete for our time. We need to take charge of the time we have in order to use it wisely individually, as well as with our brothers and sisters in the church. A Time for Everything will lead us through how to give us a perspective as we prioritize our time to plan for how we give God the glory in all we do. This Bible Study begins on Sunday, October 8, at 9:15 a.m. and meets in the Church Sanctuary. 

The holiday season will be fast upon us, and with it comes a focus on family, traditions, social events, and cheer—all of which can cause difficult emotions to surface. Whether this is the first, second, or tenth holiday after your loved one’s death, the emotions that may arise in the days ahead can blindside you. And just like road signs, which show you what’s ahead on unfamiliar roads with rough patches and curves, Surviving the holidays will guide you through this holiday season. You’ll find support and direction to navigate the holidays in a healthy way. These tools will help you not only to survive the coming holidays but also to face them with a measure of peace and assurance. This two-hour session will be held on Tuesday, November 14, at 1:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.; and Tuesday, December 5, at 1:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. Each of the four options will be the same overall class. Please call or email the Emanuel office to sign up. 

Come to our east parking lot for candy, hot dogs, and ATV/UTVs. This event promises to be a safe and enjoyable environment for families to come together. Come check out Emanuel. Be sure to come back for worship on Saturday at 5:15 p.m., Sunday at 8 a.m. or 10:30 a.m., or Monday at 6:30 p.m.  

Join us for an exciting event this Friday – JAM Time! Calling all young families to be part of the fun on Friday, October 6, starting at 8:15 in the vibrant surroundings of the Emanuel Commons and gym. Access through doors 2 and 3, conveniently located in the horseshoe parking lot off Quincy St. It's a time to connect with Jesus, engage in creative crafts, and get our bodies moving with some energetic "JAMming." Don't forget to extend the invitation to your friends, family, and neighbors – the more, the merrier! See you there!    

The Ladies Aid is having a Fall Bazaar on Saturday, October 14, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, October 15 from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Anyone wishing to donate any items to the bazaar—canned goods, bakery, produce, plants, crafts—may bring them to the church basement on Friday, October 13 after 9 a.m. We appreciate your donations!  

I pray you are enjoying the beautiful weather God has given us this weekend! Here is your update for the week ahead: -Important Dates for the Week Link: emanueltigertalk.blogspot.com/2023/09/important-dates-week-of-1022023.html -School Health Update As the special message sent out last week stated, health is something to watch right now. Strep throat is still around, which has been showing up with a high fever and throat pain/headache. Stomach viruses seem to have resolved for now, but hand, foot, and mouth disease is still in the building. It is a very contagious virus, so it will likely show up in every classroom, especially the younger grades. Look for a rash on the hands and feet, and possibly sores around or inside of the mouth. Students only need to be kept home if they have a fever or if they are not feeling well enough to attend school. You can find more information here: www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/disease/hand-foot-mouth.htm -Pizza Fundraiser Volunteers Needed Emanuel's pizza f