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Our Vision
A Church of fully engaged members; Biblically passionate, driven to serve the needs of others as modeled by our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ.
Nathan Mueller
Financial Associate
[email protected]
959 Merrimon Ave., Suite 8
Asheville, NC 28804
828-505-4590
Facebook.com/nathan.mueller.thrivent
Values are important to us - and it shows.
When you look for guidance on you financial matters, do values and integrity matter?
Consider Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, recently selected one of the "World's Most Ethical Companies" for 2012 by the Ethisphere Institue. Thrivent Financial was recognized for putting business ethics into action.
Values guide everything we do and how we serve our members as a faith-based Fortune 500 financial services organization. You can be sure we'll act responsibly and with integrity.
To learn more about what Thrivent Financial has to offer, contact Nathan Mueller, Financial Associate at 828-505-4590 or [email protected]
I see it every day. A person who has never felt the need for financial guidance walks through my door right after a significant life event - maybe the birth of a child, a marriage or even an unexpected inheritance. Life events like these trigger the need to meet with your financial representative to ensure that your financial strategy is on track with your goals.
Marriage. About two-thirds of married people say they disagree with their spouse about money. A good way to lessen the stress is to discuss your values, goals and needs with a financial professional and make decisions together.
Birth or adoption of a child. Making room in your budget for the new addition is important. It's also important to evaluate your need for additional disability income and life insurance coverage. Many new parents start looking at college funding options as well.
Inheritance. Many people devote time and attention to what will happen if they die, but often overlook the fact that they might receive a loved one's legacy. A financial professional can help you responsibly steward and invest the money in ways that align with your values, goals and needs.
Retirement. Both financially preparing for retirement and appropriately tapping one's financial assets in retirement are key needs in our changing society.
For financial guidance, contact Nathan Mueller, Financial Associate at 828-505-4590 or [email protected] today, or visit thrivent.com.
Insurance products issued or offered by Thrivent Finanacial for Lutherans, Appleton, WI. Not all products are available in all states. Securities and investment advisory services are offered through Thrivent Investment Management Inc., 625 Fourth Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55415, a FINRA and SIPC member and a wholly owned subsidiary of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Thrivent Financial representatives are registered representatives of Thrivent Investment Management Inc. They are alos licensed insurance agents/producers of Thrivent Financial.
For additional important disclosure information, please visit thrivent.com/disclosures.
We also work closely with our local Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity. “Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity” is an alliance between Thrivent Financial and Habitat for Humanity International. The alliance brings together the financial, volunteer and advocacy resources of Thrivent Financial and Lutheran churches to build Habitat homes. The partnering Lutheran churches are: Abiding Savior, Church of the Nativity, Emmanuel, and St. Mark’s, with additional support from St. Mary’s Episcopal Church.
Consecrated Stewards Study Summaries
February, 2008
WEEK 3: Risky Living
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Consecrated Stewards Week 3 Study Guide
WEEK 2: Cheerful Giving and the Spice of Life
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Consecrated Stewards Week 2 Study Guide
WEEK 1: Out of the Saltshaker
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Here at Emmanuel, we are a praying congregation. We pray for those who are suffering, be it physically, mentally, emotionally or spiritually, for members of our church, friends, neighbors, our community and for our nation. We also pray for our spiritual leaders and the leaders of our local, state and national governing bodies.
If you would like be a part of our prayer ministry through one of our prayer chains (phone & email), or in some other capacity, please contact the church office.
If you need to submit a prayer request, please use this form.
Christian Kids Links
JC PlayZone from Lutheran Hour Ministries
Adventures in Odyssey a "fast-paced family adventure for children of all ages" from Focus on the Family.
Bible Stories for Kids (another by this name)
Bible Study with A Kid's Heart
Cartoons for Kids in Jesus - Animated and interactive Bible verses.
Child of Christ - Activities for kids.
Children's Bible Lessons - a collection of teaching material and projects, adult help needed.
Christ For Me Page - "on-line magazine".
Grace Doctrine's Kid's Page - Activities.
Guide Magazine - For ages 10-14.
Heavenly Sent Children's Stories
Keys for Kids - devotional for children from Children's Bible Hour.
Kid's Corner - animated activities from Back to God Hour of the CRCNA.
Kids 4 Truth - neat Genesis story animation. Requires Macromedia's Flash plugin, Click here to download.
Kids in Combat - An invitation to kids for mission and evangelization.
Kids News Press - Stories, games and activities.
KidsZone - from Family Worship Resources in the UK.
Kidz Under Constructions - pre-school and kindergarden level activities.
Kidzplace - Animated story of the Gospel. This is a really well done site but it requires "Flash" from Macromedia (downloadable if not included with your browser) and a fast PC.
Jonah and the Little Blue Whale - one of several stories at the Kid's Cave.
KidSpot - Stories, Links.
Kids Quest - from ChristianAnswers.Net, a variety of Christian information and activities.
MacGillicuddy's Home Page - Christian stories and activities updated monthly.
Online Bible - Bible stories in many languages.
Pockets - Devotions and activities for kids from the Upper Room.
Veggie Tales - Bible story videos (for sale), plus activities based on the characters.
Wonderzone - Christian adventures.
The Wumpalump - a Christian story by Cheryl Pearson.
Faithville - a site for a Christian TV program for kids, plus activities on-line.
Minihearts - fun to explore, contains Bible verses, especially fun for little girls.
Riddles the Clown Productions Inc. - a Clown ministry, available for events.
We Kids Online - "WE KIDS ... the radio neighborhood on the air ... a Bible-based and Christ-centered time of learning."
Bible Kids Fun Zone - a variety of activities.
Aunt Annie's Crafts - projects to do (adult help needed).
Drew's Animals Pictures, Games and other things.
FunBrain - "Interactive, educational games (math and grammar) for kids and children of all ages."
Professor Bubbles' Official Homepage - everything you wanted to know about making bubbles (adult help needed).
Shape N Race Derby Page - "Christian Service Brigade's gravity-powered model car race." (ala Pinewood Derby)
Segmation's SegPlay - Paint by numbers online, many detailed images.
Educational
Children's Television Workshop - CTW Family Corner, a test site featuring parenting information and Sesame Street activities for kids.
The Learning Studio of the Exploritorium - Online exhibits.
The Franklin Institute Science Museum - Online exhibits.
The Monterey Bay Aquarium Online - See the aquarium live or tour the exhibits.
Observatorium - the latest space pictures from NASA.
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry - for upper elementary mostly, includes MPEG and Quicktime movies.
Parents and Children Together Online - A Magazine for Parents and Children on the Worldwide Web.
Robert C. Williams American Museum of Papermaking - A Virtual Tour of the Museum.
WonderKorner "answers to Curious Questions posed by kids like you".
Stories
Bedtime-Story - "Whimsical Stories for Children of All Ages"
Candlelight Stories - childrens stories.
Children's Storybooks Online - a collection of childrens stories.
A Christmas Carol - by Charles Dickens.
Room 108 - stories and other activities.
The ministries at Emmanuel happen in large part because of one thing: volunteers!
When you use your gifts and passions to serve others, it honors God and allows our church to thrive. From welcoming guests to mentoring children and teens, there's a place for your unique contribution. And when you step up to serve, God can use you in ways you never expected. Serving not only honors God, but also allows great relationships to develop.
Consider taking next steps to get involved. For compassion related serving next steps or other church wide serving opportunities, the next step is yours.
Ministry Team Coordinators
Elders Team: Rich Baldwin (leader), Martha Greene, Susan Roby, Doug Piercy, Gil Carlson, Christi Lorenz, Joel Helms, Rich Bair, Martha Martin, Barb Conklin and John Mehrling
Ways YOU can touch a life with the Gospel of Jesus Christ:
Adopt a Shut-in family to offer Christian Care. Please contact Pastor McFarland at [email protected] for more information.
Adopt a College Student while they are away from home. Occasionally mail letter/card or small packages with words of encouragement and letting students know of current news at home and to let them know they are being thought about and prayed for. Please contact Katie Wenger at [email protected].
Bereavement Ministry--help with putting together bereavement receptions/meals for families who have just lost a loved one, or church receptions that mark special occasions. Contact the church office at 252-1795 or Shari Reaves at [email protected].
Donate to ABCCM's monthly food collection.
Linus Blankets: Come join us the second Tuesday of every month in the narthex at 1:00 pm to make fun and easy blankets for local kids' charities. You'll love it! Please contact Carol Bergholz at 828-275-7766 for more information. This group is sponsored by Thrivent for Lutherans.
The ABCCM Medical Ministry provides health care services for the uninsured and underinsured people of Buncombe County. Medical, dental, pharmacy, specialty and other support services are available.For more information, please contact them today at 259-5300.
Come Read to Our Early Childhood Children! If you would like to volunteer for this ministry, please call Caroline Marino at 281-8182, ext. 133-thank you!
The ABCCM Shelter Ministry provides temporary emergency shelter for individuals and families who need a temporary safe-haven before moving back into the community. For more information, please contact them at 259-5300.
Veteran Shelter Meals: On the first, second, and third Monday of every month, we provide lunch for the local ABCCM Veteran's Restoration Quarters. Want to help cook and/or serve? Please contact Sheila Edwards at 615-504-0642. We also do a meal every third Wednesday at 6:00 pm for the women and children's Steadfast House. For more info on the Steadfast House, please contact Linda Carlson at 828-808-9807.
The ABCCM Jail/Prison Ministry brings hope and direction to prisoners seeking to re-enter the community in a safe and responsible manner. For more info, please call ABCCM today at 259-5300, thank you.
Helping Hands: Provides meals to members/staff experiencing a temporary medical problem who need additional assistance during their recovery. If you know of a need, please contact the church office at 828-252-1795, or Colleen Leyva at 828-777-5026.
The Outreach Singers sing for local nursing home facilities, rescue missions and prison ministries once a month from April through October of every year. For more information, please contact Doug or Martha Greene at 658-2114.
MANNA FoodBank: On the third Thursday of every month from 1pm-3pm, a group of volunteers go the FoodBank and help sort out and stock the food donations that come in to the facility. If you would like to help, please contact Cindy Piercy at 828-280-3900.
Vacation Bible School: Every summer we kick off our summer camp program with VBS. It's a wonderful, fun and creative way to share the Gospel with the children in our local community. We need help with food, arts and crafts, classes, etc. Each year has a new cretive them that keeps the kids interested and excited to return and attend the next year. If you are interested in helping out with this year's VBS program, contact Caroline Marino at 828-281-8182, ext 133.
Servant Event: The LCMS Appalachian Servant Event is an 11 day long mission service event that's hosted here at Emmanuel where 50+ high school and college age kids come to serve the local Appalachian community that live in rural areas who are in need of septic systems, wells, handicap ramps, roof repairs, painting, etc. We need volunteers to help feed these wonderful hardworking people! If you would like to help in the kitchen or donate some food supplies, please contact Sheila Edwards at 615-504-0642.
Ministry to the Children of Johnston Elementary School: Over the academic year, our Church and School, working in coordination with Johnston Elementary School leadership, will work to enrich the children's lives through the collection of needed school and personal items. To find out about what we are currently collecting and how you can help, please contact the church office at 252-1795.
GROUPS:
Choir Rehearsals are on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm. Please contact Kevin Lorenz at 252-1795, ext. 135 for more information. We break for the summer and resume again in the fall.
Handbell Rehearsals are on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm. Please contact Kevin Lorenz at 252-1795, ext. 135 for more information. We break for the summer and resume again in the fall.
The Stiemke Small Group meets at 7:00 pm in room 104. For more information, please contact Jean Stiemke at 299-1534. We break for the summer and resume again in the fall. (Will resume on September 16, 2019)
Pastor's Small Group Meetings are at 12:45 on Mondays and Wednesdays in room 104. For more information, please contact Pastor at [email protected].
East Asheville Small Group Study meets at 7:00 pm on Monday at the home of Gerry and Peg Hardesty and is led by Ed Nordmeyer (call Ed Nordmeyer at 512-789-1314 for directions).
McMahan/Greene Small Group Study meets at 6:30 pm on Mondays at the McMahan home. We break during the summer months. (call 658-2114 for more info).
Schallhorn Small Group Study meets on Monday evenings at 5:00 pm at the Schallhorn home (call 667-4112 for directions). We break during the summer months.
LWML meets on the first Tuesday of the month in the media center. For more information, contact Barb Schmitz at 255-7861. We break during the summer and resume again in the fall.
Bushwhackers is a group that helps keep up our church and school grounds. We meet every third Saturday from 8:00-noon of every month (except the coldest winter months--start back in March). We still need more volunteers--please prayerfully consider joining us in this project of love for our church as well as for some great fellowship time. For more information about becoming involved, contact Gerry Hardesty at 299-3315.
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