🌟Meet Pastor Ben Kaiser🌟
Let’s celebrate Pastor Ben Kaiser, our dedicated Associate Pastor at Emmanuel for the last 10 years!🙌
His passion? Sharing the joy of Jesus and His care with everyone he meets! 🌈 Pastor Ben is a part of the greatest family ever! God adopted him into His family, giving him a share of His eternal inheritance through baptism back in August of 1981. How about you; when's your Baptismal birthday? If you don't have one yet, you've got our God's loving invitation right now (Acts 2:38-39)!
Ben's journey started at Concordia University Nebraska, where he honed his skills as an educator. 🎓 Teaching 5th graders in Jefferson City, MO, Ben discovered his calling to spread God's word in new ways. Guided by faith, he pursued pastoral training at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and served as Associate Pastor at King of Kings Lutheran in Mason, Ohio, from 2010-2014 before joining our Emmanuel family.
Outside of church, Ben’s home life is filled with love and laughter. 🏡 Blessed with an incredible family, he enjoys camping, fishing, and quality time with his wife Kelli and four amazing kids, Noah (5th grade), Elijah (3rd grade), Sophia (Kindergarten), and 2-year-old Luke. 🌿
Let's express our appreciation to Pastor Ben Kaiser, a true beacon of faith and love in our community! 👏💬 #MeetOurTeam #TeamEF
Reminder that we would love to see you tomorrow morning to visit with Dr. Justin Hannemann in the Emmanuel Sanctuary at 9am!
These limited-time $10 cards from RaiseRight are just right for grads, teachers, bus drivers, mail carriers... or even just yourself! Each card gives back to our school, too!
We hope you can join us this morning in the sanctuary at 8:15am for chapel; half of our 8th grade students will be sharing their "Faith Papers" with the school. This will not be available to watch online. #TeamEF #SharingOurFaith
Enjoying the partial eclipse- one of God's many wonders!!! #TeamEF ☀️🌕
🌟Meet Ashley Heine🌟
👋 Let's give a warm welcome to Ashley, the Administrative Assistant for Faith Lutheran Church and Little Blessings Preschool! Since the fall of 2016, she has been a guiding force behind the scenes. 🌟💼
What does Ashley love most about her role? It's the knowledge that every child who walks through the doors is learning about God's boundless love for them. It's a privilege to play a part in shaping their spiritual journey. 🙏❤️
Ashley's career path has been a journey of service. With a degree in Counseling Psychology from Morningside University, she started her career as a family services worker through DHHS. After her family’s last move to Nebraska, she spent 2 years working in childcare before joining the Faith and Little Blessings team. 🎓👩💼
Ashley finds joy in her marriage to her college sweetheart and their three amazing children. They live on a farm between York and Waco, where they assist her father-in-law with farming and raise a variety of livestock, including sheep, chickens, and horses. 🏡🚜
Let's show Ashley some appreciation in the comments below! 💬🎉 #MeetOurTeam #TeamEF
If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. -Psalm 139:8 Remember always that there is no where you can go that Jesus will not be with you! #ALittleJesus
Which Jesus is your favorite? Thermostat Jesus, Microwave Jesus, Lighthouse Jesus, or Radio Jesus? Feel free to share where you have found Jesus in your everyday life in the comments! #ALittleJesus
🌟Meet Krista Branz🌟
👋 Say hi to Miss Krista, our School Secretary at Emmanuel-Faith since 2017; she plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our school. 📝💼
What does Krista love most about her position? It's the joy of organization and communication, alongside the opportunity to support our mission of building disciples of Christ and sharing Jesus's love with our school community. 🙏💖
After Krista graduated from UNK with a major in social work, her journey took a different turn after becoming a stay-at-home mom. When the opportunity for the school secretary position arose, Krista initially hesitated; but a persistent nudging from the Holy Spirit led her to step out of her comfort zone and embrace the role. She firmly believes that it was God's will that brought her here. 🌟🙌
Krista shares a home with her husband, Darrel of nearly 16 years, two cats, and sons Clayton, Reese & Wyatt who attend Emmanuel-Faith. Darrel serves as a math teacher coach at York High School.👨👩👦👦
Let's express our gratitude for Krista's dedication and the invaluable role she plays in our school community! 💬🌟 #MeetOurTeam #TeamEF #SchoolLife
The students and staff at Emmanuel-Faith found Jesus in some unlikely places this past week! #ALittleJesus
Where you can you find the presence of Jesus in your life? Lets all get as excited about looking for Him as the 2nd Graders were this week!
#ALittleJesus
Third Grade stopped by to share their Bible lesson with the First Graders today 🐟
Is God Calling You to Serve Emmanuel-Faith in a New Way???
The PTL is looking for individual applicants to help fill open officer positions for the School Years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026: Vice-President and Treasurer. Families should check their e-mail for more details. #TeamEF
Last call for yearbook orders - they are due tomorrow by the end of the school day to be included in our order! https://forms.gle/GF1CsE1LytxMKYLw9
The 6th Grade class is leading us in Chapel this morning at 8:15! We hope that you can join us in person, or online: vimeo.com/emmanuelyorkne
The Board of Christian Nurture at Emmanuel Lutheran Church is excited to invite you to Anti-fragile Parenting; Best Practices for Childhood Youth & Mental Health on Sat., April 13th at 9am. Our goal is to pack the sanctuary, we would love to see you there!
We didn't have school, but it's still Wendy's Night! Grab some supper and take a break from cooking and help support the school! We earned $300.25 in February and $300.48 in March!
Have a Blessed Easter break! ✝️ We have no school Thursday, March 28 to Monday, April 1.
Emmanuel-Faith will have a Late Start at 10 am on Tuesday, March 26th. Buses will run accordingly. There will be no morning class at Little Blessings, and the afternoon class will be at the regular times. Stay warm and safe! ❄️❄️❄️
🌟Meet Brad Wellmann🌟
👋 Let's give a warm welcome to Mr. Wellmann, our dedicated Principal at Emmanuel-Faith and Little Blessings! Since 2018, he's been leading our school with wisdom and grace. 🎓🍎
What does Brad love most about his position? It's the opportunity to interact with students, families, and staff, and that every day brings new challenges and blessings; and Brad embraces each moment with a smile, hoping to share God's Word along the way. 🌟📚
With 21 years of experience in education, Brad brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to his role. He spent 15 years in the Bellevue Public Schools system, including roles as a 4th Grade Teacher and Principal. 🎓📝
In his family life, Brad cherishes his roots as a "farm boy" growing up near Waco. His parents and grandma still live on the family farms, keeping him connected to his upbringing. With two sisters and brothers-in-law in Waco and Papillion and a niece in 8th grade, family is at the heart of Brad's life. 💖🏡
Let's express our gratitude for Brad's dedication and leadership in the comments below! 💬🙌 #MeetOurTeam #PrincipalLife #TeamEF
