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11th Sunday after Pentecost

August 9, 2026

Prayer of the Day

O God, our defender, storms rage around and within us and cause us to be afraid. Rescue your people from despair, deliver your sons and daughters from fear, and preserve us in faith of your  Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.  Amen.

First Reading - 1 Kings 19:9-18

 Psalm - Psalm 85:8-13


Second Reading - Romans 10:5-15

 Holy Gospel - Matthew 14: 22-23


 

 


 











 

PREPARING FOR NEXT WEEK

 

Monday - Psalm 18:1-19

Tuesday - Romans 9:14-29

Wednesday - Matthew 8:23-27

 Thursday - Psalm 67

Friday - Isaiah 63:15-19

Saturday - Luke 1:46-55

Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost - Isaiah 56:1, 6-8; Psalm 67, 14-21; Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32; Matthew 15: [10-20] 21-28.

 

CALENDAR OF EVENT

August 9   Worship service at 9:00am

August 16  Worship service at 9:00am, also will be streamlining the 

                service

                WELCM sponsored Pool Party at 5:00-7:00pm please bring 

                covered dish to share

August 18  Kitchen Social hall reserved from 9:00am until 4:00pm

                for ELCA Innovation Lab sessions a lunch will be served, 

                reservations are needed

August 23  Worship service at 9:00am

                Special music by Fred Hooper, Pianist and Broderick Lesher, 

                Violinist

                NO CHURCH COUNCIL

August 30  Worship service at 9:00am

September 6  Worship service at 9:00am

September 24, 25 and 26 Annual Fall Yard/Bake sale

                                    

                                                Yoga classes will meet  Thursday's at 3:30pm, upstairs

 

 

 

 COFFEE/COOKIE SOCIALS are held every first Sunday of the month. Next one is next Sunday September 6.  

SUNDAY AUGUST 23 - We will welcome back to Emmanuel special musical guests Pianist Fred Hooper and Violinist Broderick Lesher. it is always a pleasure to have them back at Emmanuel to share their musical talents.

 POOL PARTY will be held on Sunday afternoon, August 16th, at 5:00-7:00pm at the Middleburg Pool. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish to share. Hot dogs, drinks and paper products will be provided.

EMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH  will be ready to have online services beginning next Sunday, August 16th. We have 3 members who have agreed to streamline the services.

LOOKING FOR A WAY TO GET INVOLVED? As part of Emmanuel Lutheran's congregational outreach, Sunshine baskets will be sent out to our members who are experiencing difficult challenges. Whether it is being shut-in, receiving difficult news, etc, a Sunshine Basket will be sent to let them know that their church family is thinking of them. In order for this to be successful, the items listed below are needed to put in the baskets. Snacks - individual packages of crackers, chips, candies, gum, mints, etc. Books - crossword, word find, inspirational, etc.  Small bottles of scented hand sanitizer, lotions, other items small enough for a basket and will convey our message. Monetary donations to purchase items.  Box for items will be placed on table to drop your donations in.  If you have any questions, any names of members we should put on our list, please reach out to Erica Hood or Cindy Mattern.

FALL YARD/BAKE SALE  will be held Thursday, September 24th, Friday, September 25th and Saturday, September 26th. Start collecting your unwanted items to become someone else's treasures. They may be placed up on the stage.

                

CHRISTMAS  SHOWBOXES  are once again being filled this year. If you do not have time or would prefer to donate monetary gifts please see Cindy or Mary they are planning a trip to the Shoebox store in Shippensburg, Pa.

THE UPPER SUSQUEHANNA  and NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA SYNODS invite you to join a special journey to Germany this October! The trip is scheduled for October 10-18, 1026, with an optional extension through October 21. This promises to be a meaningful opportunity to experience the rich history, culture, and Lutheran heritage of Germany while traveling with fellow members of our synods. if you've ever wanted to explore the places that shaped the Reformation and deepen your understanding of our Lutheran heritage, consider joining this memorable journey!

 

   

  

Hymns


 "Faith of Our Fathers"

'"O Living Bread from Heaven"

"How Firm a Foundation"

 







         




 
             



    
    

 



              
 
              

 
 

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