February - Immanuel Lutheran Church

February
February 13th from 6‐8 p.m. Dancing and Barbecue for dinner
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Tickets went on sale Sunday, January 30th Price: $7 for a single ticket, $25 max per family All are invited! Valentine Day
JOY “Love Feast”
Date: Monday, February 14th (Valentine's Day)
Time: come as early as 11 a.m. 12:00 noon, lunch served (preceded by
a “Love Devotion” by Pastor and Connie Spomer) stay as long as you
wish
Menu: Choice of homemade soups, home-baked bread, salad, Coca
Cola Cake (bad for you but delicious)
Place: At the Spomers home, 3708 N. Battle Creek Drive, Broken Arrow
(off 51st Street, going west, between Elm and 145th) (turn left into
complex, home is on the right)
Bring: OPTIONAL - a “love gift” for mothers and/or little children
(for MEND or Domestic Violence Intervention Services)
Juliet Diane Dodson
Born: January 6, 2011
Weight: 6 lbs. 15 Oz.
Length: 21 1/2 Inches Long
Congratulations to Jared & Tiffany Dodson
This year's MEND Fundraiser Dinner
is Thursday, March 10
6:30-9 pm
at the Marriott Tulsa Southern Hills
More information is on the MEND
Website. We are hoping to have several
tables from Immanuel again this year.
http://www.supportmend.com/
Add some SALT to your Super Bowl Sunday! Single Adult Lutherans of Tulsa is hosting a Super Bowl Party Feb 6th, 4:30 pm at Pam Danner’s house. Food and drinks provided. Single adults ages 21‐35 welcome. For more info and directions, find us on Facebook under Single Adult Lutherans of Tulsa, or email Pam Danner ([email protected]) LUTHERANS FOR LIFE
Calling all Businesses!
Are you a Plumber, a Vet, a
Realtor, a Doctor, a caterer,
Hair stylist, etc.?
It’s time to put together another
Business Directory for Immanuel
members. If you would like to
advertise in the directory please
send your business card or
business info to the church office
or e-mail it to:
[email protected].
No cost.
“Every human life has value. That value does not come from its useful‐
ness or how it looks or how big or healthy or productive it is … The value of human life comes from the One who made it, who bought it back, and who desires to call every life for His eternal purpose. The em‐
bryo in the Petri dish, the baby in the womb, baby Sally in the neonatal intensive care unit, Uncle Ralph in the Alzheimer’s unit, grandma in the nursing home bed, you and me—we all have value because of what God has done.” Rev. Dr. James I. Lamb, executive director of Lutherans For Life – A “Life Quote” from Lutherans For Life – www.lutheransforlife.org Thanks and God Bless Pastor Hintz Hello dear friends,
Ngwaga o mosa! Happy New
Year! Just a quick note to let you
know our family's Winter 2011
newsletter has been posted on the
newsletter tab of our website at
www.rudowskes.com.
Why not stoke up the fire and
wash away the winter blahs by
cozying up with it and hearing
from someplace warmer?
Hope all is well with you!
Rich, Maya, and the Crew
The Rudowske Family
Lutheran Bible Translators
February, 2011
By Ron Seeman
Content or Grumbling?
In Exodus 14, 16, and 17, the people of Israel were in the wilderness at this time and they were
becoming less content with their situation. In chapter 14 they could see only two alternatives: slavery
in Egypt or death in the wilderness. In chapter 16, God met their need for food but they had disobeyed
God in how they were to collect it. In chapter 17, Israel runs out of water, they grumble instead of
turning to the Lord. The Israelites cried for help, but they also attacked Moses and the Lord’s motives
because many of the Israelites did not understand that God was in complete control.
If we look at today’s society, are we any different from the Israelites? Society today believes
the way to find contentment is through materialism and circumstances. Many people think they find
contentment at a fabulous resort, or having the newest car or latest electronic gadget. After having
returned home or made their latest purchase, how long is it before they are grumbling about what they
have? In Ecclesiastes 4:7, Solomon shows us the fact that the more people gain, the more they want.
Their drive for more robs them of joy, peace and contentment. If we would only understand that there
is an everlasting joy, peace and contentment, but it does not come from possessions or circumstances,
it only comes from God.
We can have that contentment everyday because God is in control. As Paul wrote in
Philippians 4:11-13, “…I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be
brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of
facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”
In these verses Paul learned the secret: All things work together for those who love God, Rom. 8:28;
Our own sinful nature is our own worst enemy, Rom. 5:10 and disciplining the body makes it possible
to thrive spiritually, 1 Cor. 9:27.
We can read in 1 Timothy 6:6-8, “Now there is great gain in godliness with contentment, for
we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have food
and clothing, with these we will be content.” When God dwells at the center of our lives, peace and
contentment belong to us. The necessities of life are provided by God. This we confess in the meaning
of the First Article of the Creed; “He also gives me clothing and shoes, food and drink, house and
home, wife and children, land, animals and all I have. He richly and daily provides me with all that I
need to support this body and life.”
We receive salvation through Jesus’ death and resurrection and are able to take part in the
Sacraments and confess Jesus as Lord. Because Jesus loves us completely we receive His forgiveness
that He promised. We are then able to experience a life full of joy, happiness and contentment that
does not depend on circumstances.
In closing, are you an Israelite in the desert who complains & grumbles or are you now aware
that Christ provides for all your needs? Hebrews 13:5 tells us, “…be content with what you have, for
he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.””
Blessings,
Ron Seeman
FEBRUARY TEEN ACTIVITIES:
February 6 - ALC - 2:00 p.m. - Teen Mission Trip Meetings
Begin to sell Auction Tickets
February 13 - ALC - 4 p.m. - Homeless Shelter
Sell Auction Tickets
February 19 - Teen Donut Fundraiser Prep - 6 p.m.
February 20 - Teen Donut Sales Fundraiser
Sell Auction Tickets
February 27 - 2-5 p.m. - Teen Auction Prep.
Sell Auction Tickets
Pray for our Mothers-To-Be
Tricia Davis
Cindy Heisterberg
Sara Hintz
Leslie King
Sarah Sankey
Bianca Wilke
If you would like to add your name to the prayer list,
please call the church office at 258-5506
Feb 6-11:00am
Sanctuary
Acolyte:
Leigha Odom
Feb 13–8:30am
Altar Guild:
Set-up
Pam Lawson
Heidi Stumbo
Altar Guild:
Set-up
April Lemaster
Altar Guild:
Set-up
Loretta Herzberger
Jean Benzel
Altar Guild:
Set-up
Loretta Herzberger
Jean Benzel
Clean-up
Carol Empson
Debbie Axsom
Clean-up
Robin Armer
Juanita Rittenhouse
Clean-up
Cathy Thoni
Clean-up
Teresa Eiler
Greeters:
Pete & Marjorie
Sheneman
Glen & Loretta
Herzberger
Allen Braumiller
Carolyn Peterson
Greeters:
Steve & Carol
Empson
David & Debbie
Axsom
Lee & Sandy
Enloe
Greeters:
Tim & Nikki
Dinkelman
Pete & Marjorie
Sheneman
Allen Jumper
Carolyn Peterson
Greeters:
Steve & Carol
Empson
David & Debbie
Axsom
Lee & Tina
VanTreese
Sound:
Troy Gacek
Sound:
James Graham
Sound:
Gary Woodruff
Powerpoint:
Jarrett Metzler
MediaShout:
Mike O’Dell
Powerpoint:
Julie Woodruff
Sound:
Tony Sanzalone
(David Lange)
MediaShout:
Rich Faust
Counters:
Cline
Rieck
Phipps
Counters:
Cline
Rieck
Phipps
Counters:
Wayne & Theresa
Wild
Counters:
Wayne & Theresa
Wild
Elders:
*Woolf
Korstad
Swanson
Brigham
Elders:
*Brigham
Elders:
*Jensen
Kuhlmann
Seeman
Axsom
Elders:
*Beasley
Reck
Brigham
Feb 6-8:30am
Acolytes:
Tristan Swaim
Matt Stenslie
Axsom
Seeman
Prayer Partners:
Mark & Janet D’Arcy
Mike & Bonnie Giese
Acolytes:
Sophie Jumper
Amy Lundborg
Feb 13-11am
Sanctuary
Acolyte:
Christian Seamster
Prayer Partners:
Dan & Karen Queck
Tim & Jill Dodson
Feb 20- 8:30am
Acolytes:
Alexia Jerred
Serena Jerred
Feb 20-11:00am
Sanctuary
Acolyte:
Anna Wheeler
Feb 27 –8:30am
Acoylte:
Courtney Koessel
John Faust
Feb 27-11:00am
Sanctuary
Acoylte:
Halley Shelton
Altar Guild:
Set-up
April Lemaster
Tanya Jensen
Sandy Enloe
Altar Guild:
Set up
April Lemaster
Tanya Jensen
Altar Guild:
Set up
Claudia Karasek
Kate Thomas
Sharon Sawvel
Altar Guild:
Set up
Claudia Karasek
Clean-up
Dianne Hutchins
Kathy Siftar
Clean-up
Valerie Eberhardt
Sandy Enloe
Clean-up
Kate Thomas
Clean-up
Diane Alden
Deidre Regenhard
Greeters:
Tim & Nikki
Dinkelman
Pete & Marjorie
Sheneman
Allen Braumiller
Carolyn Peterson
Greeters:
Steve & Carol
Empson
David & Debbie
Axsom
Lee & Tina
VanTreese
Greeters:
Tim & Nikki
Dinkelman
Pete & Marjorie
Sheneman
Allen Jumper
Carolyn Peterson
Greeters:
Steve & Carol
Empson
David & Debbie
Axsom
Lee & Tina
VanTreese
Sound:
David Hood
Sound:
Pam Danner
Sound:
Troy Gacek
Sound:
Tony Sanzalone
Powerpoint:
David Heim
Media Shout:
Tim Dinkelman
PowerPoint:
Keith Koessel
Media Shout:
Jessie Giese
Counters:
Herb & Elva
Bossaller
Counters:
Counters:
Phipps
Rieck
Counters:
Phipps
Rieck
Elders:
*Heisterberg
Korstad
Jensen
Woolf
Elders:
*Beasley
Krahn
Axsom
Elders:
*Swanson
Heisterberg
Reck
Beasley
Herb & Elva
Bossaller
Elders:
*Brigham
Kuhlmann
Korstad
Prayer Partners:
Sara Hintz
Paul Tobben
Mike & Kim Hood
Prayer Partners:
Connie Spomer
Bob Morgenthaler
Mike & Bonnie Giese
February 6-11am
Luther Hall
Acolyte:
Caitlyn Thoni
February 13th-11am
Luther Hall
Acolyte:
Courtney Wear
February 20th-11am
Luther Hall
Acolyte:
Sayre Whiteley
February 27th-11am
Luther Hall
Acolyte:
John D’Arcy
Altar Guild:
Set Up
Teddi Kurth
Altar Guild:
Set Up
Teddi Kurth
Altar Guild:
Set Up
Teddi Kurth
Altar Guild:
Set Up
Teddi Kurth
Clean Up
Linda Ebert
Clean Up
Lind Ebert
Clean Up
Lind Ebert
Clean Up
Linda Ebert
Greeters:
Jeremy & Piper Willis
Greeters:
Jermey & Piper Willis
Greeters:
Jeremy & Piper Willis
Greeters:
Jeremy & Piper Willis
Elders:
Hackler
Jensen
Elders:
Krahn
Heisterberg
Elders:
Hackler
Woolf
Elders:
Hackler
Swanson
Sunday School Classes for February: Adult Classes: 
A Study on the Book of Mark, led by Pastor Wilke 
Genesis...In the Beginning, led by Pastor Hintz 
A Comprehensive Study of the Book of Acts, led by Pastor Spomer Children’s Classes: 2 & 3 year olds: Room #102 Preschool: Room #110 Kindergarten: Room #111 1st & 2nd Grade: Room #114 3rd & 4th Grade: Room #116 5th & 6th Grade: Room # 124/125 Teen Classes: Meet in Luther Hall 7th & 8th Graders, 9th & 10th Graders 11th & 12th Graders Midweek Bible Study & Wings
Wings-3:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
( 7th-12th grade)
Children & Adult Classes - 6:00 p.m. - 7:30pm
(This includes Communion & Confirmation classes)
Adult Classes
Year Long Study of the Gospel of Matthew led by Pastor Wilke
The 5 Love Languages led by Pastor Hintz
Life’s Most Important Question; Who is Jesus?led by Pastor Spomer
February Birthdays & Anniversaries
2/1 Jeannie Harrold Luke Yahola James Hill Tony & Tracie Sanzalone 2/11 Tania Bledsaw 8 years Robert James 2/2 Brenda Baker 2/12 Karissa Hufford Zoe Branson Delores Meyer Kadince Queck Pat Rogers 2/3 Andrew Bokal Ray Weygand Spencer Harrold Jake Wright Brandon Misek Chris & Stacey Parke Nina Rosso 1 year Carole Weygand 2/13 JoAnn Bevers Janet Wright Caden Bledsaw Gary & Kathy Siftar Ethan Gacek 39 years Gary Scott 2/4 Jessica Hulsey 2/14 Valerie Eberhardt Keith & Vicki Koessel Madeline Ellis 22 years Nichole Myers 2/5 Krys Allen Steve Waugh Christina Johnson Mike Williams Creede Roderick 2/15 Mike Hood 2/6 Bridget Jennings Aaron & Michelle Stenslie Abigail Jensen 8 years Robert Morrison 2/16 Cory Benzel 2/7 Allen Braumiller Jordan Hawkins Kurt Klein Jean Seiler Stanley Alex Tyler Shannon 2/8 Judith Thoni Jeffrey Bokal Christina Truesdell Clara Gallo 2/17 Diane Davis Douglas & Leanne Buxton Hadley McGrew 19 years Helena Miller 2/9 Michael Cooper 2/18 Jerry Griffith Alan Michel Travis Pannell 2/19 Caryll Bishop Tracy Grace Bailee Kazmierczak 2/20 Kylie Criss Donna Koepsel Carter Pannell Charles Schwabe Tiffany Thomas 2/21 Jennifer Foster Kristopher Koepsel Robert & Donna Krahn 24 years Rick & Kris Lowry 30 years Mike & Linda Williams 30 years 2/23 Connie Spomer 2/24 Zachary Alvstad Richard Davis Kaitlin Williams 2/26 Kim Wilson 2/27 Mark D’Arcy Natasha Lawson Neil Twa 2/28 Irene Rainwater Chris Wild 2/29 Jerry Stevens