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…
Yesterday we celebrated Reconciling in Christ Sunday. We welcomed back the Rev. Tuhina Verma Rasche as our preacher, and she gave us a phrase I haven’t been able to shake since. Again and again, she said it: “Don’t tell me. Show me.” That’s the thing, isn’t it? It’s easy to say we welcome everyone. It’s printed right there on the cover of our bulletin every single week. But talk is cheap, and the world has heard plenty of churches say…
