
Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church

15th Sunday after Pentecost
September 6, 2026
Prayer of the Day
O Lord God, enliven and preserve your church with your perpetual mercy. Without your help, we mortals will fail; remove far from us everything that is harmful, and lead us toward all that gives life and salvation, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
First Reading - Ezekiel 33:7-11
Psalm - Psalm 119:33-40
Second Reading - Romans 13:8-14
Holy Gospel - Matthew 18: 15-20
PREPARING FOR NEXT WEEK
Monday - Psalm 119:65-72
Tuesday - Romans 13:1-7
Wednesday - Matthew 21:18-22
Thursday - Psalm 103: [1-7] 8-13
Friday - Genesis 41:53-----42:17
Saturday - Matthew 6:7-15
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost - Genesis 50:15-21; Psalm 103: [1-7] 8-13; Romans 14:1-12; Matthew 18:21-35.
CALENDAR OF EVENT
September 6 Worship service at 9:00am
Coffee/Cookie social
September 13 Worship service at 9:00am
September 14 Set-up for Yard Sale
September 20 Worship service at 9:00am (N0 Pastor)
September 24, 25 and 26 Annual Fall Yard/Bake sale
October 31 Trunk or Treat
Choir rehearsals evening Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm
Yoga classes will meet Thursday's at 3:30pm, upstairs
COFFEE/COOKIE SOCIALS are held every first Sunday of the month. Next one is Sunday September 6.
EMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH is streamlining their there worship 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. We will begin to set up things next Monday, September 14.
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!
WE WILL HAVE TRUNK or TREAT on Saturday evening, October 31, from 6-8:00pm. in the parking lot. If you would like you may decorate your trunks and hand treats out to all the little ones and sometimes the bigger ones at heart. We always have quite the array of decorated trunks and some trunks just full of treats. Hope you come join us.
Hymns
"Praise to the Lord, the Almighty"
"Amazing Grace, How Sweet the
Sound"
"My Faith Looks Up to Thee"