ESUMC Newsletter
September 2024
Dear friends in Christ,
Greetings and peace to you! I pray that your summer season has been blessed. Thank you for your warm greetings as I returned to our church community last Sunday following my short holiday. It was a blessing to be reunited with you in our service of worship. On behalf of our congregation, I again offer our heartfelt thanks to the Rev. Dr. Tom Garrison for leading worship and preaching the gospel during my vacation. Pastor Tom is a true friend of our congregation, and we give thanks to God that this faithful brother in Christ is always willing to joyfully share his spiritual gifts with our community.
In this edition of our monthly newsletter, you shall read of a number of ministry programs and activities that shall begin in the coming weeks, including the resumption of Sunday School for our children, our annual congregational BBQ and potluck (see the photo from last year, below), and a preview of our fall Harvest Festival.
Join us in the month of September for worship and fellowship, as we give thanks and praise to the Lord our God.
Yours in Christ, Pastor John
Pastor
News from the church
Vienna English-Speaking
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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In worship on Sunday 8 September, we will inaugurate the start of a new Sunday School year with a special blessing of our children and adult leaders.
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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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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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Services
Vienna English-Speaking
Bible texts
- Song of songs 2,8-13
- James 1,17-27
- Mark 7,1-8 und 14-15 und 21-23
Sunday School for our children during the worship service shall resume today.
Bible texts
- Proverbs 22,1-2 und 8-9 und 22-23
- James 2,1-10 und 14-17
- Mark 7,24-37
Join us in worship as we celebrate the baptism of Jason Joses.
Bible texts
- Proverbs 1,20-33
- James 3,1-12
- Mark 8,27-38
ESUMC Lay Leader Doreen Ighama will deliver the message.
Bible texts
- Proverbs 31,10-31
- James 3,13 – 4,3 und 7-8a
- Mark 9,30-37
Youth Sunday, with the youth and young adults of ESUMC leading our service of worship.
Bible texts
- Esther 7,1-6 und 9-10; 9,20-22
- James 5,13-20
- Mark 9,38-50
Events
Vienna English-Speaking
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.