ESUMC Newsletter
November 2023
Dear friends in Christ,
Greetings and peace to you! It was such a blessing to gather in worship on Sunday to celebrate our annual Harvest Festival. Members and friends representing nations around the globe joined us for a service of music and song and dance, Scripture reading and prayer, and the giving of our offerings in support of God's mission in the world. We offer a special thanks to Marilyn Brandl for organizing and leading the music for the day, to John Kojo Ampia-Addison and our African Singers and Drummers for their spirited musical offerings, and to Lorraine Welch-Haslinger and Franz Haslinger for their leadership in decorating the altar and arranging our worship and fellowship space. We thank God for all our volunteers who made the day such a blessing.
Looking ahead, November is Stewardship Month at ESUMC. Throughout the month, we will be reminded of the many gifts and talents we have received, and how God is calling us to share our talents with others, to God's glory. I invite you to read Delia's article below, participate in our "coin collection" this month, and prepare to make your annual Estimate of Giving in support of ESUMC in 2024.
Also below you shall find articles on upcoming events for our young families and young adults, an update on our commitment to creation care, and other news from the congregation.
May God's blessing and peace be with you!
Yours in Christ, Pastor John
Pastor
News from the church
Vienna English-Speaking
On Saturday 11 November, ESUMC invites our young families to a day of activities and fellowship at the church.
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Learn how you can support the spiritual, mental, and physical well-being of those you love, by Daniel Mohr.
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ESUMC's Young Adult ministry has returned! You are invited to take part in monthly events for fellowship and fun.
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Join our study series on the Psalms, every Tuesday evening via Zoom.
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ESUMC and Fünfhaus prepare for the opening of the Wärmestube ministry.
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At its October 2023 meeting, the ESUMC Church Council unanimously passed a commitment to care for God's creation.
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Vienna English-Speaking
Join us for a service of Holy Communion as we give thanks to God for those saints in our lives who reflected the love of God to the world.
Bible texts
- Joshua 3:7-17
- 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13
- Matthew 23:1-12
Pastor John shall lead the worship service. The sermon shall be preached by Pastor Stefan Schröckenfuchs of the Fünfhaus German-speaking congregation.
Bible texts
- Joshua 24:1-3a and 14-25
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
- Matthew 25:1-13
Bible texts
- Judges 4:1-7
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
- Matthew 25:14-30
Bible texts
- Ezekiel 34:11-16 and 20-24
- Ephesians 1:15-23
- Matthew 25:31-46
Bible texts
- Isaiah 64:1-9
- 1 Corinthians 1:3-9
- Mark 13:24-37
Events
Vienna English-Speaking
A weekly study on the Psalms, led by Pastor John. All ESUMC members and friends are welcome. Please contact Pastor John for the Zoom link.
Children are invited to come to church in costume to celebrate the start of the traditional season of Fasching. There will be games for the children and snacks and fun for all.
ESUMC’s new Young Families group is being organized by Doreen Ighama and Yvonne Ackwonu. For more information, please speak with Doreen or Yvonne, or contact Pastor John.
A weekly study on the Psalms, led by Pastor John. All ESUMC members and friends are welcome. Please contact Pastor John for the Zoom link.
All young adults are invited to a fellowship evening hosted by Simone Viljoen. Please inform Pastor John or Simone of your intention to participate, and bring a food or drink item to share!
A weekly study on the Psalms, led by Pastor John. All ESUMC members and friends are welcome. Please contact Pastor John for the Zoom link.
Please join us at church for an informational meeting about the Wärmestube, and learn how you can support this outreach ministry of ESUMC. For more information about the Wärmestube, or to volunteer, please speak with Beate Eysinger or Pastor John, or email to waermestube@emk.at.
Christ Church Anglican will host its annual Christmas Bazaar during 2-9 December, from Monday to Saturday, 10:00 to 18:00.
For more details:
www.christchurchvienna.org.