ESUMC News­let­ter

January 2025


Dear friends in Christ, 

Again, I wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas! It has been a joy to gather with you in worship during our celebrations of Advent and Christmas, as we have welcomed the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. We give thanks to all who made our Advent and Christmas services such a blessed time of worship.

And I pray that the start of the new year finds you and your loved ones in good health and Christian spirit. May God continue to bless you in this new year, as together we love God and love others through our words, our deeds, and our witness of faith in Christ our Lord.

In this month's newsletter, you will find additional words of thanks to those who have served our ministry over the past month, an invitation to join in upcoming worship and service opportunities, and an update on the ongoing renovation of our sanctuary.

In closing, on behalf of our Finance Committee, we give thanks to all who have pledged your financial, volunteer, and prayerful support for our ministry in 2025. As of mid-December, a total of 14 Estimate of Giving forms have been received from members and friends of ESUMC. We thank you all for your continued support of our ministry. 

If you have not yet submitted your Estimate of Giving for 2025, you may pick up a form in the fellowship area in church, or make your statement of support online via this dedicated link:

ESUMC 2025 Estimate of Giving Form

As the Finance Committee shall draw up a church budget for 2025 based on your levels of giving, it is important that we receive your response.

May the love and grace of God be with you, as we enter into a new year of worship, praise, and service!

Yours in Christ, Pastor John


News from the church

Vienna English-Speaking


News
ESUMC Cel­eb­rates Advent and Christmas

We give thanks for all who contributed to our blessed worship services during the holiday season.

Image from John Calhoun
John Calhoun

Pastor

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News
The Spirit of Giving at the Wärmes­tube

Our Wärmestube served dozens of meals to our neighbors on Christmas Eve. Join us in ministry every Tuesday throughout the winter season.

Image from John Calhoun
John Calhoun

Pastor

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News
Bring Your Talents to the ESUMC Talent Show

ESUMC music director Marilyn Brandl invites members and friends to share their talents on Saturday 15 February.

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Services

Vienna English-Speaking


Epiphany Sunday

Bible texts

  1. Isaiah 60,1-6
  2. Ephesians 3,1-12
  3. Matthew 2,1-12
05
Jan

11:15
Baptism of the Lord

Bible texts

  1. Isaiah 43,1-7
  2. Acts 8,14-17
  3. Luke 3,15-17 und 21-22
12
Jan

11:15
Second Sunday after Epiphany

During the worship service, a special Sunday School class will be held for youth aged 13 to 18.

Bible texts

  1. Isaiah 62,1-5
  2. 1 Corinthians 12,1-11
  3. John 2,1-11
19
Jan

11:15
Third Sunday after Epiphany

Bible texts

  1. Nehemiah 8,1-3 und 5-6 und 8-10
  2. 1 Corinthians 12,12-31a
  3. Luke 4,14-21
26
Jan

11:15
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

Bible texts

  1. Jeremiah 1,4-10
  2. 1 Corinthians 13,1-13
  3. Luke 4,21-30
02
Feb

11:15

Events

Vienna English-Speaking


Wärmes­tube

Please volunteer with our ministry, as we provide warm meals, medical care, and Christian hospitality to the needy of our community. For more information or to volunteer, speak with Barbara Gibson or Pastor John, or email to waermestube@emk.at.

07
Jan

10:0015:00
Wärmes­tube

Please volunteer with our ministry, as we provide warm meals, medical care, and Christian hospitality to the needy of our community. For more information or to volunteer, speak with Barbara Gibson or Pastor John, or email to waermestube@emk.at.

14
Jan

10:0015:00
Bible Study

Our Disciple Bible Study series on the New Testament begins this Tuesday via Zoom. Please contact Pastor John for more information or if you wish to join.

21
Jan

19:0020:15
Wärmes­tube

Please volunteer with our ministry, as we provide warm meals, medical care, and Christian hospitality to the needy of our community. For more information or to volunteer, speak with Barbara Gibson or Pastor John, or email to waermestube@emk.at.

21
Jan

10:0015:00
Faschings­fest

Families and children are invited to the annual Faschingsfest at church, from 14:00 to 17:00. We shall join with families from our sister German-speaking congregation for an afternoon of games, activities, snacks, and Krapfen! Children are invited to come in costume.

25
Jan

14:0017:00
Wärmes­tube

Please volunteer with our ministry, as we provide warm meals, medical care, and Christian hospitality to the needy of our community. For more information or to volunteer, speak with Barbara Gibson or Pastor John, or email to waermestube@emk.at.

28
Jan

10:0015:00
Bible Study

Our Disciple Bible Study series on the New Testament continues via Zoom. Please contact Pastor John for more information or if you wish to join.

28
Jan

19:0020:15

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