ESUMC Newsletter
August 2024
Dear friends in Christ,
Greetings and peace to you! I pray that you and your loved ones are well and enjoying a blessed summer season.
One of the highlights of the ESUMC community every summer is the celebration of Vacation Bible School (VBS). And this year was no different! Last week, twelve children from our community joined together for a week of learning, games, spiritual growth, and fun fellowship in our church and neighborhood.
The theme of VBS 2024 was "Growing God's Garden." Every day, our VBS volunteer leaders shared a reading and led a discussion of Scripture, and organized games and activities based on the daily theme related to creation. On Friday, VBS journeyed to a nearby park for a scavenger hunt and other learning activities in nature.
We give our great thanks to all who participated in VBS: to Shelley Brauneis and Noussi Zahraman for organizing the week; to Sophie Anusie for leading the musical program; to Daniel Mohr and Rania Zahraman for teaching the Bible and offering story time; to Natalie Agyemang and Victoria Sseruwagi for helping to lead activities; to Betty Brustmann, Sigrid Schulzer-Anusie and Deborah Koll-Petty for providing meals and snacks; and to all our children for helping to make the week a time of spirited joy! Please see the brief article below for more photos.
Finally, on a personal note, my family and I will be on vacation during 5-21 August, visiting relatives and friends in the US south and midwest. Our good friend Rev. Tom Garrison will be preaching and leading worship on Sunday 11 and 18 August. I thank you for welcoming Pastor Tom with your love and appreciation.
May God bless you all with a peaceful and joyous end to the summer season. And remember to register for our upcoming Barbecue and Hike in Grünbach, taking place on Saturday 7 September; see more information below.
Yours in Christ, Pastor John
Pastor
News from the church
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Join ESUMC's new Congregational Care Team, as we provide spiritual and physical support to fellow church members.
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Vacation Bible School, which took place at ESUMC from 22-26 July, was a time of blessed joy and celebration.
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The Central European University in Vienna offers two free programs in English to help Matura students complete their studies and adults prepare for university study.
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On Saturday 7 September 2024, join us for our annual day of hiking, eating, and fellowship in Grünbach, in the foothills of Schneeberg.
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für Kinder von 7 bis 12 Jahren im Landes-Jugendhaus in Losenstein.
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Pastor, Kinder- und Jugendwerk
für Jugendliche von 13 bis 17 Jahren im Landes-Jugendhaus in Losenstein.
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Services
Vienna English-Speaking
Bible texts
- 2 Samuel 11,16 – 12,13a
- Ephesians 4,1-16
- John 6,24-35
Join us for worship, as the Rev. Dr. Tom Garrison shall lead the service and preach the sermon.
Bible texts
- 2 Samuel 18,5-9 und 15 und 31-33
- Ephesians 4,25 – 5,2
- John 6,35 und 41-51
Join us for worship, as the Rev. Dr. Tom Garrison shall lead the service and preach the sermon.
Bible texts
- 1 Kings 2,10-12 und 3,3-14
- Ephesians 5,15-20
- John 6,51-58
Bible texts
- 1 Kings 8,22-30 und 41-43
- Ephesians 6,10-20
- John 6,56-69
Bible texts
- Song of songs 2,8-13
- James 1,17-27
- Mark 7,1-8 und 14-15 und 21-23
Events
Vienna English-Speaking
Join us for Bible study every Tuesday evening for an in-depth study of the Old Testament. All ESUMC members and friends are welcome. Please contact Pastor John for the Zoom link.
Our Disciple Bible Study series on the Old Testament continues every Tuesday via Zoom. Please contact Pastor John for more information or if you wish to join.
Join us in Grünbach, as we shall enjoy a day of inspired hiking, great food, and warm fellowship.
We shall gather in Grünbach at 10:00. A private bus will be available to provide round-trip transport from the church to Grünbach, departing the church at 9:00. Please register with George Ackwonu or Franz Haslinger and pay in advance (suggested donation of €10 per adult) to reserve your seat on the bus. Sign up in church to indicate what food and drinks you shall bring to the event.