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The Emmanuel Epistle
February 2021
Emmanuel Lutheran Church Office – (785) 890-6161
222 West 13th St. sec.elc.goodland@gmail.com
Goodland, KS 67735 Pastor Don – (785) 890-6110
www.elcgoodland.com elc.goodland@gmail.com
Worship Services Sunday 9 a.m.
Sunday School On recess
Adult Bible Study Tuesday 10 a.m.
Confirmation Class Wednesday 7:30 p.m.
Leadership of Emmanuel
Pastor Don F. McMillan
Marla Harrison, Organist Shelly Willems, Secretary
Church Council 2021
President – Mike Harrison (821-0258)
Vice President – Harold Snethen (899-5858)
Secretary – Rose Snethen (890-7370)
Treasurer – Shelly Willems (890-5847)
Financial Sec.-Mary Ann Snethen (899-5858)
Tara Avelar (728-7076)
David Branda (821-0811)
Donna Miller (728-8287)
Lawrence Musil (899-2642)
Rod Roeder (899-7480)
Roger Snethen (899-5817)
Upcoming Events for February 2021
Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. Adult Bible Study
Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. Confirmation Class
3rd Noon Ministerial Alliance
3rd 1:30 p.m. Worship Committee
7th 9:00 a.m. Installation of Council Members
8th 1:30 p.m. Care Committee
9th 7:10 p.m. Church Council
11th 5:00 p.m. WOE Board Meeting
14th 9:00 a.m. Noisy Offering
18th 12-6 p.m. Bloodmobile at Methodist Church
21st 11:00 a.m. Potluck
23rd 9:00 a.m. Lutheran World Relief Workers
25th 8:00 a.m. Newsletter Deadline
25th 6:00 p.m. Lutheran Brotherhood
Lent & Easter Schedule
SHADES OF GRACE
by Pastor Don F. McMillan
Years ago, I took an evening flight on Sun Country Airlines from
Minneapolis to Phoenix. At some point during the flight, I began
wondering if we l ’ be arriving in Phoenix, then looked at my
watch. We were due to be there. Just then an announcement that ’
been in a holding pattern due to a heavy thunderstorm stalled right at
the Phoenix airport; we were diverting to Tucson for fuel. Two hours
late we arrived safely in Phoenix.
It seems like ’ been in a very long “ l g ” But things feel
like they are getting better. We have been very blessed here at
Emmanuel, and blessings are already coming in 2021. Here are a few
things I am excited about.
CONFIRMATION – We have eight anticipated students for Confirmation
this year. For some of them it has been a long time coming. Since
Confirmation is one of my favorite things. The first lessons will be an
overview of the Bible, memorizing the books of the Bible in order, and
then we dive into the Ten Commandments that provide so much
structure to our lives and world. I look forward to classes and getting to
know these young people and their families better.
BIBLE STUDY – Beginning Tuesday, February 2, at 10 am., we will have
regular Bible Study. Our first study will be the book “Ambidextrous
Christianity,” by Pastor Chris Brekke. This study deals with the
paradoxes of being a Christian. Pastor Brekke is someone I have known
since I was a teen, he spent his college summers doing youth ministry in
our church, and was an incredible story teller, and had a funny story for
every situation. Following this study, I am praying about a Bible book
study again.
LENT – We begin Lent on Wednesday, February 17. Like Advent, I will be
doing a sermon series; For Lent we will consider the “I ” statements
of Jesus, such as, “I am the Bread of L f ,” and “I am the Light of the
l ” Join us Wednesday nights at 6:30 for worship. Soup suppers
are at 5:30pm.MISSION – Our Mission of the Month (MOM) ministry is one that
delights my heart. It allows us to touch many people in some valued
work. In the coming months we will be figuring out some of the future
organizations that will benefit later in the year. Coming in February is
H ’ Place here in Goodland, and March is Sky Ranch. If you have a
suggestion for an organization, let a MOM committee member know.
That would be Shelly, Marla, Dona, or me
From 3 John, verse 2, “I pray that all may go well with you and that you
may be in good health, just as it is well with your soul.”
Pastor Don
Thank You
Thank you, my church family, for the get well wishes cards, the phone
calls, and most of all, the prayers. Thank you, Pastor Don, for your
phone calls and prayers. I’ home now and doing ok. God bless all of
you. Mary Harper
Dear church family, Thank you so much for the phone calls, texts, and
prayers while I was in the hospital with Covid and pneumonia. Thank
you, Pastor Don, for the phone call and prayer. I am so thankful for my
church family. Thanks, Charlotte
Thank you so very much for your recent donation to Genesis. Your
support allows us to help people in our area who are in need. When
each of us offers even a small kindness to a neighbor, it can become a
very large blessing to the entire community. Sincerely, The Board of
Genesis
We would like to thank those who have continued to remember the
church with offerings when they are not able to attend worship service.
Your support is greatly appreciated! Offerings can be mailed to the
church or you can donate online at www.elcgoodland.com/give. You
can also donate through PayPal.com or Venmo.com to email address
emmtreas@gmail.com.Sympathy
Sympathy of the congregation is extended to Jan Berringer, Kyle
Willems, and Kent Willems in the loss of Jan's brother-in-law (K l ’ &
Kent's uncle), Stan Ellis. Stan passed away Thursday, January 21st in
Indianapolis. Funeral services for Stan will be Saturday, January 30th at
John Wesley Free Methodist Church in Indianapolis. Please keep ’
family in your thoughts and prayers.
Sympathy of the Congregation is extended to Pastor Don & Janis
McMillan in the loss of J ’ uncle Don Longfield. Don passed away on
Saturday, January 2nd in Kalkaska, MI. A memorial service for Don will be
held at a later date. Please keep D ’ family in your thoughts and
prayers.
Emmanuel Announcements
Installation of the new Church Council will be held during worship
service on Sunday, February 7th.
Online Services: We are now streaming worship services on Facebook
at www.facebook.com/emmanuellutheran.church.5. If you do not have
Facebook and would like to view the service, please send me your email
and I will send you a link after the video is posted.
Member Information: We have discovered that we are needing to
update member contact information. Many members have transitioned
from a landline to a cell phone and email addresses have changed.
Would you please fill out the member information form included in the
bulletin and return to the church office or go to our website at
www.elcgoodland.com/contact-information and fill out the form.
Emmanuel has a confidential prayer chain for special/urgent needs. If
you would like to be part of this ministry or would like to have someone
lifted up in prayer, please call Helen Musil (899-2642 or 728-7091), Mid
Gutsch (785-890-2783), Cheryl Peck (785-890-5528), Tara Avelar (785-
728-7076), Mike Harrison (785-821-0258), or Shelly Willems (785-728-
7100).Mission of the Month
March –Sky Ranch Lutheran Camp. April – Goodland Home-Owned
Carnival. May – Military Gift Boxes. We are accepting requests for the
2021 schedule. If you want your organization on next ’ schedule,
please fill out a form and turn it in. Being on this ’ list ’
guarantee a spot next year. Forms are available on the table in the back
of the Sanctuary. You can turn them in to Shelly, Pastor Don, Marla, or
Donna.
February - Hope’s Place
H ’ Place is a pregnancy support center that envisions a culture
where women and men faced with pregnancy decisions are
transformed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ and empowered to choose
life for their unborn children. They offer compassion, hope, and help to
anyone considering abortion by presenting them with meaningful and
realistic alternatives and Christ-centered support. For more information,
pick up a brochure on tables in the back of the Sanctuary or call Donna
Swager at 821-2737.You can help by volunteering to serve at H ’
Place, donating baby items, donate financially, and by praying for
everyone who will come to the center.January Update – Preserve The Sherman Theatre
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From Our Organizations
LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF
LWR Workers will meet at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 23rd.
RUTH CIRCLE
Ruth Circle will not meet in February.
ALTAR GUILD
Serving in February are Judy Coons & Alberta Coash.
LUTHERAN BROTHERHOOD
Lutheran Brotherhood will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, February
25th.WOMEN OF EMMANUEL
Face masks: Amber and Helen are making reusable cloth face masks. If
you would like one, please call Helen at 785-899-2642 to place an order.
Church Council
Church Council Minutes
December 8, 2020
Vice President Harold Snethen called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
Pastor Don opened the meeting with a devotion.
Present: Rose Snethen, Shelly Willems, Tara Avelar, Roger Snethen,
Harold Snethen, Lawrence Musil, Donna Miller, David Branda, Pastor
Don McMillan
Absent: Rod Roeder, Mike Harrison
ec e a ’s Repo : Rose Snethen read the minutes from the November
10th meeting. David Branda made a motion to accept the minutes.
Shelly Willems seconded and motioned passed.
eas e ’s Repo : ll ’ f
November 30, 2020. Council discussed budget vs actual and balance
sheet. Lawrence M l ’
presented and Roger Snethen seconded. Motion passed.
Pas o ’s Repo : Pastor Don handed out his report which went over his
accomplishments for the month of November. Pastor Don's report
included his Statistical Summary for November. Some items he
highlighted are his Face Time video conference with pastors of Colorado
LCMC/NALC churches, as well as assisting with the USDA food
distribution at the First Christian Church and graveside services for La
Donna Ackerman. In addition, Pastor Don has attended 36 activities at
ELC and 13 activities away from ELC. Pastor Don has had one baptism
and a total of 45 phone calls along with 130 text messages.
Committee Reports
Worship Committee: Donna Miller reported that the worship
committee met on 12/2/2020. Services are planned from 12/24/2020
thru 1/17/2021. Council discussed trying to limit number of attendants
to adhere to Covid-19 restrictions by utilizing more rooms in the church
during candlelight services. Shelly Willems shared live streaming
services were up and going. However, there were some technical issuesl ’ g g l fg
feedback from others who are enjoying the live streaming services.
Christian Education Committee: Rose Snethen reported she and
Pastor Don were able to meet on 11/16/2020 to further discuss
upcoming Sunday School services for the year 2021. Updates to follow
sometime before January 2021.
Scholarship Committee: No New Business
Care Committee: No New Business
Memorial Committee: Shelly reports some undesignated funds were
used to purchase iPad and adapters for live streaming of services at
Emmanuel.
Building and Grounds: Miscellaneous repairs were made at the
parsonage. The parsonage is still in need of some painting and patching
along with spackling. The garage light has been fixed and the closet
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also been ordered and are on their way.
Women of the Church: No Report
Lutheran Brotherhood: Reported that they are working on getting
Christmas candy sacks done before Christmas services.
Mission of the Month: Reported they are collecting donations for Our
Daily Bread in December and Sherman Theatre in January.
Budget Committee: Shelly presented the proposed budget for 2021.
Nominating Committee: There have been no volunteers to replace off-
going council members.
Unfinished Business: P D ’ ll l f
December 13, 2020. There will be a potluck to follow. No new reports
on advertisements.
New Business: No new business.
Tara Avelar made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Donna Miller
seconded and motion passed. Meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p.m. with
L ’ P x g ll on January 12, 2021 @ 7:10 pm.
Council Minutes recorded by Rose Snethen.
Smile at each other, smile at your wife, smile at your husband,
smile at your children, smile at each other — it doesn’t matter
who it is — and that will help you to grow up in greater love for
each other. — Mother Teresaeas e ’s Notes
2020 income through December 31st $98,752.27
2020 expenses through December 31st $73,698.46
Net income for 2020 $25,053.81
General Fund balance December 31, 2020 $72,040.68
Restricted Fund balance December 31, 2020 $74,549.11
GENERAL FUND GIVING
Date Amt. Offering Over/Short Attendance
Needed
January 3 $2,076.00 $1,075.00 -$1,001.00 32
January 10 $2,076.00 $4,665.00 +$2,589.00 40
January 17 $2,076.00 $1,307.00 -$769.00 47
January 24 $2,076.00 $2,402.00 +$326.00 66
Birthdays
1-Kaylee Willems; 7-Cindy Musil, Kim Roeder, Shelly Willems; 10-Sondra
Smith, Roger Snethen; 11-Joey Snethen; 19-Melvin Sieck; 21-Rick
Stramel; 22-Dallas Kuhlman; 23-Cheyenne Dorn; 28-Vicki Crotinger
Anniversaries
4-Bobby & Sondra Smith
WE PRAY FOR: Family of Stan Ellis, Gladys Wilkening, Kat
Snethen, Michael Miller (Father of Tara Avelar), Jean Russell,
Mary Harper, Glendening Family, Lori Willems, Evelyn Finegan,
Sandy Jamison, Opal Van Donge, Jeanne Johnston, Lila Runge,
Evelyn Kowalke, and our Military: D.J. Glassman, Samuel
Garland, Adam Rector. If you have any questions or concerns regarding
the prayer list, please contact us.February Volunteers
Altar Guild – Judy Coon & Alberta Coash
February 7
Worship Leader: Pastor Don McMillan
Worship Assistant: David Branda
Usher:
Greeters:
Acolyte:
Lector:
Communion (continuous):
Flowers: Don & Dennis Johnson in memory of Ann Johnson
Coffee:
February 14
Noisy Offering
Worship Leaders: Pastor Don McMillan
Worship Assistant: David Branda
Usher:
Greeters:
Acolyte:
Lector: Marilyn Snethen
Flowers: Harold & Mary Ann Snethen for Edna ’ birthday &
Bob & E ’ anniversary
Coffee:
February 17
Ash Wednesday
Worship Leader: Pastor Don McMillan
Usher:
Greeters:
Acolyte:
Lector:
Communion (continuous):February 21
Potluck
Worship Leader: Pastor Don McMillan
Worship Assistant: David Branda
Usher:
Greeters:
Acolytes:
Lector: David Branda
Communion (continuous):
Flowers: Roger & Marilyn Snethen
Coffee:
February 24
Wednesday
Worship Leader: Pastor Don McMillan
Usher:
Greeters:
Acolyte:
Lector:
February 28
Worship Leader: Pastor Don McMillan
Worship Assistant: David Branda
Usher:
Greeters:
Acolytes:
Lector:
Flowers:
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