Don’t miss the chance to enjoy the musical gifts of the ELC Senior Choir as they lead ‘Worship Through Music’ this Sunday, May 22nd, 8:30 a.m. at ELC. The choir, under the direction of Diane Dangerfield, will provide a variety of choral numbers, along with congregational singing as we praise God in this very special worship event.
Graduate Recognition and Blessing – Sunday, May 15th, 10:30 a.m.
- Join us as we celebrate our 2016 High School graduates with the gift of a blanket and blessing. Join as we send them off with these words:
Wherever you wander, no matter how dark the night, may the warmth of this blanket, the love of your parents, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the fellowship of this church, the power of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you now and forever. Go with God’s blessing. Amen
Empowered — This week at ELC
Jesus final words before ascension were: ” 8But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.’” (Acts 1:8) This Sunday marks the coming of that Spirit and power which remains among God’s people to this day.
Join us for Worship, with Holy Communion this weekend:
Saturday – 5:00 p.m. in the chapel
Sunday – 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship
9:30 a.m. – Sunday School
10:30 a.m. – Contemporary Worship with Senior Recognition and Blessing
Devotions for this week:
Gifts of the Spirit (Pentecost) May 15, 2016
SHARE: What was a high point of your day? What was a low point?
READ: Read the following daily readings to deepen your understanding
Sunday, Acts 2:1-4, Gifts of the Spirit (Pentecost)
Monday, 1 Corinthians 12:1-13, Gifts of the Spirit
Tuesday, Acts 10:1-33, Peter and Cornelius
Wednesday, Acts 10:34-43, Gentiles Hear the Good News
Thursday, Acts 10:44-48, Gentiles Receive the Holy Spirit
Friday, Acts 16:6-10, Paul’s Vision of the Man of Macedonia
Saturday, Acts 16:11-15, The Conversion of Lydia
TALK: Consider some of these ideas:
All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability. Acts 2:4
On the day of Pentecost (50 days after Christ’s resurrection), many were gathered together when God sent God’s Holy Spirit to enter the world and motivate people to serve God and others. It was a community event that sparked the spread of Christianity worldwide.
- How does the Holy Spirit move and act within these stories?
- Who are the people in your community that help spread the word of God? How can you support them in their work?
- Tell about a time you felt the presence of the Holy Spirit in your life.
Pray: Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in us the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and we shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth. Amen.
Bless: May God fill you with God’s Holy Spirit. Amen.
VBS, Day Camp, and Service Week 2020
Vacation Bible School 2-GO, June 15 – 18, (3 years old – Kindergarten)
ZOOM time: 11am – 12pm.
Day Camp 2-GO (with Sugar Creek Staff) June 15 – 18. (1st – 5th graders)
ZOOM time: 9 – 10 am.
VBS 2-GO: I will create boxes of all the supplies needed for the crafts for the week. (Maybe some surprise items as well!) I will plan a time to connect by ZOOM – to read our story, work on the craft together, listen to a song, etc.
DAY CAMP 2-GO: – Sugar Creek will provide links for online, so our youth can sing songs, hear a skit/story, all with safe distancing. I will also put boxes together for those crafts as well.
No summer registration fee is needed, although donations are accepted.
Mission Trip to Leech Lake Reservation, MN – July 19 – 24. Our trip has been canceled for this summer. Looking forward to another opportunity in a future summer.
Explorer Day -July 7, 9 AM – 3 PM (Entering 1st – 5th grade) Unfortunately, this event is cancelled for 2020.
Confirmation Camp – Cancelled this summer.
Mini Mission/Service Week August 11- 13, 2020 (6th – 12th Grade) 9 am – 4 pm.
SIGN UP : https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DAEA929A5FFC70-give
O death where is your victory? — This week at ELC
It seems too often that death is a power greater than all, but in faith we proclaim that in Christ we always live with the promise of resurrection and new creation.
Worship with Holy Communion this week:
Saturday – 5:00 p.m. in the chapel
Sunday – 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship
9:30 a.m. Sunday School and Volunteer Appreciation reception
10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship
Devotions for this week:
Death Swallowed up in Life, 1 Corinthians 15:1-26, 51-57 May 1, 2016
SHARE: What was a high point of your day? What was a low point?
READ: Read the following daily readings to deepen your understanding
Sunday, 1 Corinthians 15:1-26, 51-57, Death Swallowed in Life
Monday, 2 Corinthians 4:1-15, Treasure in Clay Jars
Tuesday, 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:10, Living by Faith
Wednesday, 2 Corinthians 5:11-6:13, The Ministry of Reconciliation
Thursday, 2 Corinthians 8:1-15, Encouragement to Be Generous
Friday, 2 Corinthians 9:1-15, The Collection for Christians at Jerusalem
Saturday, 2 Corinthians 10:1-18, Paul Defends His Ministry
TALK: Consider some of these ideas:
To quell a debate over life after death, Paul wrote quite eloquently about new life made possible by the death and resurrection of Christ. Not only has Christ given us new life here on earth – a life driven not by fear, but by hope, faith, and love – but Christ has also made possible eternal life with our creator, God.
- What kinds of behaviors do these readings suggest for the Christian community?
- If death is inevitable, what is God’s role in the death of a loved one? What about an untimely death?
- Who have you lost? Tell a story about them.
Pray: Eternal Creator, you have given us a world where sin and death seem to hold all power. But we know the truth – you are all powerful. Remind us that you have conquered sin and death, and that in you we will live forever. Amen.
Bless: May God remind you that Christ is victorious over death. Amen.
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