Family Fun Day — Bounce House, Sno-cones, BBQ — Sunday, Sept. 7, 11 AM

    He has gone to school most of his life, beginning with primary school and continuing through high school, seminary and university. He said that because career options are limited in Haiti, students strive to do well in every subject so they will be prepared for any opportunity that presents itself. Vicar Lauvanus said he has “an amazing love” for philosophy, French literature and languages.

    In fact, his mastery of English helped open the door to his calling as a pastor. When Lutheran missionaries visited and worked in Haiti, he was able to serve as their translator. Interacting with the missionaries and seeing how they were able to bring hope to people through the Gospel and their good works influenced his life greatly. His boyhood dream of becoming a medical doctor was replaced by his belief that God was calling him to pastoral ministry. “In reality, many people have contributed to my calling to the ministry and have influenced my life-they have believed in me and supported me, helping me to become what I am today.”

    Welcoming Vicar Lauvanus into Emmanuel’s family provides an opportunity for all of us to minister to him as he begins his two-month ministry internship among us. Blessings of hospitality abound in the hearts of Emmanuel’s members, so let’s welcome him with an abundance of friendliness, warmth, helpfulness, kindness, generosity and prayers.