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Good morning everyone, Hope you are all staying dry today; I can't remember such up-and-down weather in January! Here is your update for the coming week: -Students Singing Sunday Grades 2-4 families, do not forget that your students sing in the 10:30 am church service at Emanuel on Sunday! -Important Dates Link: emanueltigertalk.blogspot.com/2024/01/important-dates-week-of-1292024.html -School Health Update We have a strange stomach bug going around; I have first-hand knowledge of it since I have been home with two of my kids this week! Symptoms are simply complaining of stomach pain, followed by vomiting for about half a day, and no fever. If your child is not themselves and is complaining of stomach pain, keep an eye on them. We also continue to have cases of influenza and other respiratory illnesses. -FORWARD Work Day This is not for next week, but is one more plug for the renovation work day on Saturday, 1/27 starting at 8:00. We need able-bodied people to haul demolished mater

 Authority is the power to determine what happens, and the ability to give direction or even commands. Authority is limited. Authority is limited in duration. Parents have authority over their children until they grow up and move out. Authority is limited in scope. A governor has authority over the people of his state only, not the neighboring state. Authority is limited by levels. A manager has authority over employees unless the company owner—a higher authority—demotes him. Authority is limited in duration and scope. It is limited by higher levels of authority.  This week we see that there is one man—only one!—who has absolute authority. There is no one, not even the demons, who is outside his authority. As the Son of God, there is no higher authority than Jesus. And his authority is everlasting. But here is the best part of this epiphany: Jesus graciously uses his absolute authority for our benefit and blessing. Want to hear more? See you this weekend: Saturday at 5:15 p.m. • Sunday

We've got some great news for our online worship community at Emanuel! Starting February 17, we're making things simpler by moving our live services to YouTube. Here's a quick guide to help you shift to Youtube Live: 1. Visit Emanuel's website : Go to www.emanuelnl.org and click on Worship. 2. Worship Sign-In : Complete the Worship Sign-In form telling us who you are and who is worshiping with you. 3. Youtube Live Worship : Join us every Saturday at 5:15 pm for the live stream on YouTube. Comments will be turned off during the service for a focused worship. If you can't make it, no worries—catch the full service whenever it suits you. 4. Easy Access : Find playlists of current and past services for a quick revisit.  We're thrilled to have you with us every weekend, whether you're joining in person or through your favorite device. Let's make this transition smooth!

Good afternoon everyone, I hope you are looking forward to the forecasted warm-up as much as we are; it will be great to have a full week of outside recess! Here is your update for the week: -Tiger Cub Care Sign-Up Time keeps flying by; it's another sign-up week! Please enter all care for the weeks 1/29-2/7. Keep in mind there is no school Thursday and Friday, February 8 and 9. Sign-up link: docs.google.com/document/d/1V5qByRQ5Llk5vS8bPqUupoGdmngW2G7_f2TFHaDdNls/edit?usp=drivesdk -Important Dates Link: emanueltigertalk.blogspot.com/2024/01/important-dates-week-of-1222024.html -School Health Update We continue to have positive cases of influenza A here and there in school, so continue to monitor for flu-like symptoms. It seems that this strain includes a fairly high fever as well as a lingering cough and chest congestion. -Home Basketball Game Reminders We love hosting games at Emanuel and watching our students and families represent their Savior publicly. Please remember these few

We're excited to invite you to two upcoming project work days on Saturday, January 27, and Saturday, February 3, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Your involvement is crucial as we embark on a renovation journey to enhance our church basement and youth areas. Our dedicated groups have been diligently cleaning and organizing storage spaces, and the demolition has already kicked off in the church basement youth area. To make this project a success, we need your valuable assistance. How You Can Help: Loading Sorted Items: Assist in loading carefully sorted items into box trucks. Loading Debris: Help load debris into the dumpster. While some tasks may involve heavy lifting, rest assured that we'll provide dollies and carts whenever possible to ease the load. Contact Information: If you're willing to lend a hand, please reach out to the Emanuel office at 920-982-5444. Your participation is pivotal in ensuring that each day's work progresses efficiently. Safety First: For your safety an

Peter's first letter is a magnificent inspiration for Christians who struggle. Join your fellow sisters in Christ as we look at the great acts of God and apply them to living Christian lives. We will meet at the home of Cindy Platz, 1404 Pinewood Court on Tuesdays from 9:30 - 11:00, February 13 to March 12. Please call our office to register.

To whom does the work of salvation belong? Simple question. There is only one Savior. But this is how good Jesus is. So that our lives might have profound meaning and eternal purpose, he shares some of that work with us. He calls us not just to be followers, but to be follower-makers. Jesus asks some— prophets, apostles, pastors, missionaries, teachers—to do this full-time. But ultimately Jesus asks all believers to serve as his ambassadors, sharing the gospel with whomever he brings into our sphere of influence. This lofty charge requires commitment—a willingness to abandon everything else should faithfulness require it. This is the life-changing revelation for this week. Jesus has committed us to a lofty charge: the privilege to play a role in his saving work. 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. 

 

We've got some great news for our online worship community at Emanuel! Starting February 17, we're making things simpler by moving our live services to YouTube. Here's a quick guide to help you shift to Youtube Live: 1. Visit Emanuel's website : Go to www.emanuelnl.org and click on Worship. 2. Worship Sign-In : Complete the Worship Sign-In form telling us who you are and who is worshiping with you. 3. Youtube Live Worship : Join us every Saturday at 5:15 pm for the live stream on YouTube. Comments will be turned off during the service for a focused worship. If you can't make it, no worries—catch the full service whenever it suits you. 4. Easy Access : Find playlists of current and past services for a quick revisit.  We're thrilled to have you with us every weekend, whether you're joining in person or through your favorite device. Let's make this transition smooth!

Good afternoon everyone, I pray you all made it through the snow unscathed and were able to dig yourselves out this morning! Here is your update for the (hopefully!) full week ahead at Emanuel: -Important Dates Link: emanueltigertalk.blogspot.com/2024/01/important-dates-week-of-1152024.html -School Health We definitely still have respiratory virus/influenza still circulating through the building, as is common this time of year. I expect it will increase during this coming week because it will likely be too cold for us to get any outside time. Continue to monitor your children for flu-like symptoms. -End of the Quarter Friday marked the end of the 2nd quarter; we're halfway there! Students who were not in school and/or are missing assignments have the next full week to complete work and turn it in to their teachers. Report cards will be released on the evening of January 21. -Forensics (Grades 5-8) Forensics is ready to begin! This is a great opportunity to practice public speaking,

In this study, we see how God works through us in daily living. We see how God works in "her" character, family, relationships, and work. We will gain mature insight about ourselves and learn to ask God to help us make godly decisions in our lives. This study will meet for 5 weeks and is led by Chris Alexander. Contact our office to register if you'd like to attend. https://www.emanuelnl.org/grow

Please pray for and encourage these called workers: Mrs. Abby Zuberbier, our Guided Studies Director accepted a Call to St. Croix Lutheran Academy in West Saint Paul, MN as their Learning Resource Center Director. Abby will remain at Emanuel through the end of the school year. We pray for an easy transition for Abby and her family this summer and the Lord’s blessings on her new ministry. Pastor Marcus Schulz returned a Divine Call to Redeemer Lutheran Church in Tomahawk, WI. We are delighted that Pastor Schulz will continue serving at Emanuel as Pastor of Outreach, and ask the Lord to continue blessing his ministry. Mr. William Fuerstenau returned a Divine Call to serve as principal at Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School. We are very pleased that Bill will continue as our principal, and Beth will remain in her current position as our third-grade teacher. We look forward to the continued blessings of the Lord on both of their ministries at Emanuel. Miss Ruth Gehring accepted her

At his baptism in the Jordan River Jesus was publicly anointed with the Holy Spirit and designated by God the Father as his chosen Messiah. Thus, Jesus’ baptism was the beginning of his public ministry. Jesus’ baptism revealed that he was not just a nice guy who could make a sturdy table. He was God’s chosen servant, the one who had come to bring salvation to the ends of the earth. Jesus is the one willing to stand in our place as our substitute and Savior. Jesus’ baptism reveals to us who he really is. Our own baptism does the same! Our baptism was the beginning of a new and better life—eternal life!—a gift graciously given to us by our truest friend. Jesus’ ministry and our eternity with him. It begins with baptism. 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. 

Good evening everyone, I apologize for how late this is coming out; time got away from me this weekend! Please find your update for the upcoming week below. -Tiger Cub Care Sign-up It's a sign-up week! Please enter all the care you will need for the weeks of January 15-26. Please note there is no bus on Friday, January 19. Link: docs.google.com/document/d/1V5qByRQ5Llk5vS8bPqUupoGdmngW2G7_f2TFHaDdNls/edit?usp=drivesdk -Important Dates Link: emanueltigertalk.blogspot.com/2024/01/important-dates-week-of-1824.html -School Health Flu season has officially begun as we've had our first confirmed cases of influenza. Continue to keep an eye out for flu-like symptoms, and make sure to keep your children home until they are fever-free for an entire 24-hour period with no medication. The other illnesses seem to have lessened over Christmas break, but we'll keep an eye out for anything else in the days ahead. -End of the Quarter The end of the 2nd quarter is upon us! Friday is the day,

We've got some great news for our online worship community at Emanuel! Starting February 17, we're making things simpler by moving our live services to YouTube. Here's a quick guide to help you shift to Youtube Live: 1. Visit Emanuel's website : Go to www.emanuelnl.org and click on Worship. 2. Worship Sign-In : Complete the Worship Sign-In form telling us who you are and who is worshiping with you. 3. Youtube Live Worship : Join us every Saturday at 5:15 pm for the live stream on YouTube. Comments will be turned off during the service for a focused worship. If you can't make it, no worries—catch the full service whenever it suits you. 4. Easy Access : Find playlists of current and past services for a quick revisit.  We're thrilled to have you with us every weekend, whether you're joining in person or through your favorite device. Let's make this transition smooth!

 Lila Szyryj, a native of Madison, Wisconsin, is excited to serve Wisconsin this year as Miss Wisconsin 2023. Lila enjoys sharing her love of music, making traditional Chinese meals, and being a broadcast journalist. Growing up, Lila trained as a classical dancer for 18 years, but her love for piano outshines. At Miss Wisconsin in June, Lila earned a preliminary talent award for her classical piano rendition of “Revolutionary Etude.” In addition to her musical talents, Lila enjoys hosting a cooking workshop where she shares traditional Chinese dishes and speaks on pertinent news topics. Lila’s Community Service Initiative is titled Breaking Down Breaking News, educating others on the importance of finding credible news sources and debugging misinformation in the media. Lila currently hosts webinars and makes school appearances to help educate on the importance of trustworthy news to the young and the old. Since graduating from the University of Wisconsin–Madison with a degree in Journa

Get ready for an amazing time at our Sixth Annual Sportsmen’s Breakfast! Join us for various break-out sessions, connect with local vendors, savor a delicious breakfast, and be inspired by our keynote speaker’s passion for God and the outdoors. Our keynote speaker is Alaska resident and avid outdoorsman, WELS Pastor Chris Ewings. Have a blast with other enthusiastic men, women, and kids who share a love for the great outdoors. Mark your calendars for our Sportsmen’s Breakfast on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Don’t miss out – it’s going to be fantastic! Saturday, March 2, 2024 7:30 am - 12:00 pm Tickets are $8 in advance, and $10 the day of the event. Children 12 and under are free. Purchase tickets online , at our main office, at Johnny's Little Shop of Bait in New London, or at the door. You can get more information and purchase tickets at www.emanuelnl.org/moto .

Good morning everyone, and happy New Year! I pray you have enjoyed all of the festivities the holiday season brings, especially celebrating the birth of our Savior with your family and friends. It's time to get back into the swing of things, so please see the following update for the short week ahead. -Important Dates Link:  emanueltigertalk.blogspot.com/2024/01/important-dates-week-of-112024.html -School Health Update When we left for break, we were still struggling with respiratory viruses (RSV, Strep, COVID) and a stomach virus here or there. Our hope is that the time away from school has given everyone a chance to reset their immune systems. We will see what is still lingering over the next few days and report to you this coming weekend. -24/25 Enrollment If you have not re-enrolled your students for next year yet, please do so ASAP! Classes are filling up, and having an accurate enrollment number as soon as possible gives us a better idea of what we need as we begin the budget

Ever had an ‘epiphany?’ It’s a word we use to describe a bright idea. The word means to make a sudden appearance, and when we’ve discovered something particularly important, we’ve “had an epiphany.” Today, we look at the story of when Jesus made a striking appearance in the lives of some noteworthy gentiles: the famous “magi from the East.” Today, we enjoy the fact that Jesus has appeared for all people to know and worship.  With the new calendar year, we begin a new season of the church year, the Epiphany season. On each weekend from now until the beginning of Lent, we’ll see more and more of Jesus’ power and importance revealed. With the wise men, we’ll begin by searching for him, but in the weeks to come, his true light will dawn on us again and again. We’ll stand as witnesses to his baptism, we’ll marvel at his miracles and teaching, and finally, we’ll see him transfigured in all his glory as God’s Son.  Want to hear more? See you this weekend: Saturday at 5:15 p.m. • Sunday at 8 a

On Christmas Eve the angel told the shepherds, “I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people” (Luke 2:10). One wonders if those words struck those Jewish shepherds as odd. For centuries, God had given special attention to one nation—Israel. There were Jewish religious leaders who taught that only members of that special people would be saved. Not according to the Christmas angel! The birth of the Savior was good news for all people.  Today we celebrate the Epiphany of our Lord. Epiphany comes from a Greek word meaning “reveal.” When the Savior was born, he was first revealed to Israelites: the shepherds, Simeon, and Anna. But today, the Lord miraculously guides foreigners across countless miles, so the Savior could be revealed to them as well. How did the magi respond? “They were overjoyed” (Matthew 2:10). Epiphany is sometimes known as “The Gentiles’ Christmas.” We Gentiles (non-Jews) rejoice in the good news that this Jewish baby is not just the Savior of Jews.

We've got some great news for our online worship community at Emanuel! Starting February 17, we're making things simpler by moving our live services to YouTube. Here's a quick guide to help you shift to Youtube Live: 1. Visit Emanuel's website : Go to www.emanuelnl.org and click on Worship. 2. Worship Sign-In : Complete the Worship Sign-In form telling us who you are and who is worshiping with you. 3. Youtube Live Worship : Join us every Saturday at 5:15 pm for the live stream on YouTube. Comments will be turned off during the service for a focused worship. If you can't make it, no worries—catch the full service whenever it suits you. 4. Easy Access : Find playlists of current and past services for a quick revisit.  We're thrilled to have you with us every weekend, whether you're joining in person or through your favorite device. Let's make this transition smooth!

We invite you to join us for a new worship series starting this weekend: Jesus Appears. Our worship for the Epiphany Season: 1-7-24 The Epiphany of our Lord - Jesus Appears as the Savior of All Nations 1-14-24 The Baptism of our Lord - Jesus Appears as our Substitute 1-21-24 Epiphany 3 - Jesus Appears through the Ambassadors He Calls 1-28-24 Epiphany 4 - Jesus Appears as a Prophet with Authority 2-4-24 Epiphany 5 - Jesus Appears as One Who Heals and Helps 2-11-24 Transfiguration - Jesus Appears as The Son of God in Glory