ESUMC Newsletter
April 2024
Dear friends in Christ,
Greetings in the name of our risen Lord Jesus Christ, and Happy Easter! I pray that your celebration of the resurrection has been a joyous time of thanksgiving.
It was a great blessing to gather in our sanctuary these last few days, as together we commemorated the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus the Christ. I express my gratitude to all our church members who helped to lead our services of worship, by offering special music or accompaniment, reading the Scripture lessons of the Passion, teaching our children, lifting up prayers, and providing for altar decorations and Holy Communion.
With this newsletter we share information on upcoming events and worship services in the life of the community. I pray that our celebration of Easter will newly inspire you to engage in Christian worship and fellowship, and find ways to love and serve others in the name of our risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Yours in Christ, Pastor John
Pastor
News from the church
Vienna English-Speaking
Join us in worship on Sunday 14 April for a Service of Installation of our newest class of lay leaders.
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As part of ESUMC's commitment to Creation Care, our young adults group is hosting a clothes swap on Saturday 20 April. As Daniel Mohr writes, all are welcome!
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Our study of Scripture was an important element of our Lenten preparations for the celebration of Easter Sunday.
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On 19 March, our annual Wärmestube program closed for the season with a final serving of meals, care items, medical assistance, and Christian hospitality.
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Save the date! ESUMC Vacation Bible School will take place from 22 to 26 July.
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Vienna English-Speaking
Bible texts
- Acts 4,32-35
- 1 John 1,1 – 2-2
- John 20,19-31
In our service of worship we shall install the newly elected members of our Church Council and other church committees.
Bible texts
- Acts 3,12-19
- 1 John 3,1-7
- Luke 24,36b-48
Today's sermon shall be delivered by Daniel Mohr, a UMC Global Ministries Global Mission Fellow and member of ESUMC.
Bible texts
- Acts 4,5-12
- 1 John 3,16-24
- John 10,11-18
Join us as we celebrate Music Sunday. Special music will be offered by the choirs and musicians of ESUMC.
Bible texts
- Acts 8,26-40
- 1 John 4,7-21
- John 15,1-8
Events
Vienna English-Speaking
On Saturday 20 April, the ESUMC Young Adults group will be hosting the first-ever Clothes Swap and Potluck in the fellowship hall of the church building. Young adults and youth of ESUMC, the young adults and youth of the Fünfhaus Gemeinde, and all other guests are welcome.
Join us for Bible study every Tuesday evening, as we reflect on the Old Testament book of Judges. All ESUMC members and friends are welcome. Please contact Pastor John for the Zoom link.
Join us for Bible study every Tuesday evening, as we reflect on the Old Testament book of Judges. All ESUMC members and friends are welcome. Please contact Pastor John for the Zoom link. (Please note: There will be no meeting on Tuesday 7 May.)