For three Sundays this October, we set the sermon aside and listened to each other instead. That’s our Emmanuel Stories tradition. Every fall, members stand up and tell the truth about where they’ve seen God at work in this place. This year we asked for stories of belonging, generosity, and serving the community, and you delivered. We heard about our shared memory care ministry and the people it reaches. We heard about Dinner Church, and how a summer of shared…
In October at Emmanuel, we have a tradition of sharing our “Emmanuel Stories.” These are stories of impactful ministry that our members share during the sermon time. Rob Tomalka shared this story on Sunday, October 18th: Good morning. I have to tell you, last week’s stories were so wonderful that I called Pat and Bonnie and asked if they’d just do it again. They said no. So instead, I’d like to talk with you today about my upbringing and how…
In October at Emmanuel, we have a tradition of sharing our “Emmanuel Stories.” These are stories of impactful ministry that our members share during the sermon time. Bonnie Faust shared this story on Sunday, October 11th: When I was asked to share how the church has shaped my life… my heart swelled a little. Because for me, the church isn’t just a place I’ve gone. It’s the place that has held me. It’s the place that has shaped me. It’s…
In October at Emmanuel, we have a tradition of sharing our “Emmanuel Stories.” These are stories of impactful ministry that our members share during the sermon time. Lois Bohnsack shared this story on Sunday, October 4th: Ann is my favorite. Oh, that doesn’t mean I don’t like Robert, Nell, Rosa, Jimmy and all the others, because I do. But for some reason, Ann is my favorite. Maybe it’s her winning smile, or maybe she reminds me of someone I used…
