Let’s ‘Join Hands’ and generations to improve our communities!  You too can be part of a national volunteer day!

JOIN HANDS DAY is a national volunteer effort that brings youth & adults together to improve communities & have fun while helping others.

Please join with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans members

of all ages as we make a difference on this special day:

Assembling Emergency Preparedness Kits for members of the

Hearing Loss Association of America – Nashville Chapter.

Saturday, May 10^th, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Emmanuel Lutheran Church

1003 Hickory Hill Lane, Hermitage, TN 37076

For more information, contact:

Kate Kanies or Pam Schmidt and Michael Hanna

Hosted by members of the Davidson County Chapter of Thrivent Financial

for Lutherans.  Join Hands and see the power of membership grow!

JOIN HANDS DAY is sponsored by America’s 76 fraternal benefit societies, including Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, the nation’s largest fraternal benefit society.  Thrivent Financial and its members, who belong to 1,357 chapters nationwide, are strong supporters of this day.  Last year, Thrivent chapters conducted nearly 3,000 JOIN HANDS DAY activities, resulting in nearly 590,000 volunteer hours of service. 

Prayer Canvassing

Come join us as we reach out to our community in a non-threatening manor and canvas our neighborhood for their praises, needs & concerns that we will take to the Lord in prayer.  It's easy and God will give you the words to say!

Prayer Canvassing: Sunday, May 4 from 1:30-3:30pm

Canvassing Prayer Vigil:  Saturday, May 10 from 9 am-Noon

Questions? Contact Michael or Diane Frederick

AFTER SERVICE PRAYER TEAM

For those interested in being on the team, contact Michael Frederick or Pastor. For those desiring prayer, just come forward to the altar area. For privacy, the side rooms may be used also.

Piano and Guitar Lessons

Denise Locke has openings for new piano and guitar students. She teaches all ages—you are never too old to learn :)—and teaches geared to the individual student. If you want to learn to play by ear or to learn to read music, please give her a call for more information.

Mid-Week Spiritual Boost ~ "Philippians

Wednesday, April 23^rd, 7:00 pm.  Get you batteries recharged!  Taught by Joshua Baxter. 

Christianity 101

"Back to the Basics of Our Christian Faith" Sundays at 9:30 am.  Learn what we believe as Lutherans.  Taught by Pastor Keith Enko.

"Christology"

Sundays at 9:30 am  - Find out if Christ played hide and seek as a child, and if so, did he always know where his friends were hiding?  Join us as we study modern theology.  Taught by Andrew Abraham.

Upcoming Bible Studies

Life Rules: Instructions for Life - Relationships for Dummies.  Learn God's rules to improve your current relationships and mend hurting ones.  This is a small group bible study for anyone in their 20's and 30's, taught by Nathan and Lori Harris.  Starts in June.

 $$ Financial Security Workshop $$ -  All ages, from teenagers to the retired are invited to learn how your finances are tied to scripture, common sense and sound financial principals, using some of the same philosophies taught by Dave Ramsey, Larry Burkett and many other financial notables.  There is no magic bullet or effortless cure, but if you want to learn some techniques that can be used to change your life and your family tree for generations to come, plan to come.   Classes begin on June 8th.  There will be a $10 fee to cover materials.  Class will be taught by John Hall.

A 2 Year Journey though the Bible in 15 minutes a Day- using Today's Light Bible is a small group bible study to help you become more familiar with the bible.  Classes start soon.  Speak to the Church Office if you would like to order your copy of Today's Light Bible.