Emanuel Happenings

Have you heard the exciting news? Emanuel now has its very own app – Realm Connect! Why an App? We know many of you already love our website, but wouldn't it be great to have all that information more conveniently at your fingertips? With the Realm Connect app, you can access everything you love about Emanuel Lutheran on your mobile device, computer, or tablet. What Can You Do with Realm Connect? Stay In the Know: Get the latest church news, announcements, and upcoming events delivered straight to your device. Connect with Others: Find and connect with fellow church members, fostering a vibrant online community. Sign Up to Volunteer: Easily see volunteer opportunities and sign up for those that fit your interests and schedule. Access Resources: Find important church resources and materials at your convenience. Getting Started is Easy! Simply visit emanuelnl.org/realm for your next steps. Realm Connect: Your Digital Hub for Emanuel! We're excited to see you connect with our com

“It will get better.” We say that to try to comfort someone who is having a bad day (or maybe a whole string of bad days). Perhaps tomorrow will be better. But perhaps it’s worse. In this life, there really are no guarantees that things will get better. That isn’t the case with the life that is to come. That life isn’t just going to be better. It will be perfect. Since the seventh century, Christians have marked a day to celebrate those who have died in faith and now realize the perfect joys of heaven. It is called “All Saints’ Day.” We thank God for bringing our Christian loved ones out of the troubles and turmoil of this world and into eternal bliss and glory. And we ask God to preserve us in our faith so that we might one day join the saints in that place where life is far more than better. Want to hear more? See you this weekend: Saturday at 5:15 p.m. • Sunday at 8 a.m. • Sunday at 10:30 a.m. **Please remember that during renovation, worship is held in the school commons. If you ha