Inside Emerge
August 8, 2024
“May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us—yes, establish the work of our hands.”
– Psalm 90:17
What’s Inside
Service Anniversaries & Birthdays
Birthdays
Kathryn Wurtz – Thu, Aug 1
Erica Rhoads (PA) – Fri, Aug 9
Dr. Pat Barrett – Wed, Aug 14
Jacob Galligan – Wed, Aug 14
James Rockhold – Wed, Aug 14
Matthew Knabe – Sat, Aug 17
Pamela Crosby – Wed, Aug 21
Don Hartwell – Sat, Aug 24
Gail Marsh – Tue, Aug 27
Service AnniversariesDr. Dave Blankenship – 4 years
Jacob Galligan – 1 year
Claire Gau – 8 years
Jackie McLaughlin – 2 years
Dr. Rick Serbin – 26 years
Jason Tourville (PA) – 3 years
Connie Williams – 3 years
Prayer Requests
Prayer for Matthew Knabe’s mother-in-law, Brenda Kaufman
She was diagnosed with ALS in December and recently had a fall, breaking her hip. Brenda needed emergency surgery to have a screw put in. She has been through a lot with ALS and will be in a recovery program for a while. Let’s pray for her, Matt’s wife Amy, and their entire family as they navigate these difficult times with Brenda’s health
Prayer for AG Ohio Leader & Emerge Board Member, John Wootton
Many of you may know the name and person, Pastor John Wootton, who is the District Leader for the Ohio Assemblies of God Churches and has been a beloved member of the Emerge Board for many years. John has recently been diagnosed with lung cancer. His first phase of chemotherapy was very difficult. Thankfully, this next phase hasn’t created as much sickness, fatigue and physical pain.
We are grateful for the faithful support and partnership that John and the Ohio Ministry Team have provided Emerge. Please join us as we pray for John’s healing and continued strength. Click below to read more from John related to his most recent updates.
Update from John Wootton
OMN Family:
Brigette and I both want to thank our Ohio Ministry Network family for your continued outpouring of love, support, and faith filled prayers! We wanted to provide this update on how things are going with treatments for my cancer and how things are progressing with work and ministry over the summer so far.
We are grateful to report that I have now completed my third round of chemo and immunotherapy in Columbus. Unlike the first round which presented a number of physical challenges, the last two rounds in June and July have proven to be much more manageable, for which we praise the Lord! We are now preparing for the fourth round sometime in August, after which we will receive some scans and hear from our oncologist on any marks of progress. I can already tell on my own that there appears to be an improvement in reduction of discomfort and daily rebounds toward more strength.
God continues to be so real and so present, and the outpouring of prayer and encouragement from all of you means more than you can imagine! We are so blessed to be part of this great Ohio Network. At the same time, we are daily reminded of similar cancer and serious heath battles that others in our OMN family are facing. It is so powerful that we can lift each other up in faith-filled prayer and support!
— John Wootton
Welcome, Ella Russell!
We are excited to welcome “Ella” who is the newest member of the Front Desk team with Jenn Joseph. Take a moment to read a bit more about her and make sure to give her a warm Emerge welcome!
Akron Ohio is home for me; I first heard of Emerge when I came as a client in 2020, so when I saw the Indeed ad advertising an open role here, I knew I wanted to return to be on the team. I currently live in Akron, Ohio, and I first learned about Emerge when I became a client in 2020. When I saw the open position advertised on Indeed, I knew I wanted to return and join the team. In my new role, my driving passion is to ensure that everyone feels welcome. I’ve been in situations where I didn’t feel welcomed or felt out of place, and it’s a terrible feeling. I don’t want anyone to experience that.
Here are a couple other insights about me:
- If asked who the biggest inspiration in my life is right now, I’d have to say “God”! He continues to show me that he has so much more in store for me than I ever imagined, and he encourages me to keep working towards that.
- As for my favorite podcast, I really enjoy true crime, so I’d recommend ‘Last Podcast on the Left’ and ‘Fallen’ by Annie Lobert. It might make you cry, but it’s very eye-opening.
- I enjoy antiquing and vintage items, so I like to grab some coffee and then visit the Medina Antique Mall. And something not everyone would know about me is that I completed the discipleship training school called YWAM (Youth With A Mission) in Australia.
- My love language is definitely words of affirmation or encouragement, and I always enjoy getting a surprise note now and then. I would really appreciate a note.
Thanks for taking the time to get better acquainted with Ella!
Before We Say G’bye to July, Let’s Recap...
Dinner Out & Farewell to Dae’Vontay
Reclaim Concert
…and our very own, Matt Knabe!
Operations Update
Matt Knabe
We are excited to announce our new partnership with Cedarstone, a company that has been supporting nonprofits since the early 90s. Cedarstone specializes in providing integrated business services tailored for nonprofit organizations, helping nonprofit leaders achieve their missions more effectively.
As part of this transition, Cedarstone will become our new accounting team. They will be onboarding over the next month and are expected to go live by mid-September. Cedarstone will assist in streamlining our payroll process, though we will continue using Paylocity.
In addition to their accounting services, Cedarstone provides consulting services for Virtuous. They will be helping our fundraising team better utilize Virtuous to enhance our fundraising efforts.
Scott will continue to oversee our finances as the Director of Finance, ensuring a smooth and efficient transition. We believe this partnership with Cedarstone will enhance our operational efficiency and support our mission at Emerge.
Chapel
11:00am–12:00pm
CPD
Summer Picnic + Welcome to Fall
11:00am–1:00pm
Join us for our 5th Thursday Event! We will be having a cookout with grilled-smoked chicken provided by Dr. & Pamela Crosby — (thank you Crosbys!! ❤️) with additional cold or hot sides, salads, and desserts. Please click here to use the Genius Signup and add to the menu.
As we close out a season we will welcome a new one by welcoming new clinicians and interns to the team, eating outside together (weather permitting 😀), playing games, and enjoying great food Everyone is also encouraged to bring a lawn chair and/or blankets to use during our “game time” and your competitive spirit!
Ethics Training
9:00am–12:00pm
Registration Deadline – August 29
Led by Tina Likovetz, MA, IMFT
3 Continuing Education Credits offered
Reclaimed Surrendered Sexuality Conference
Registration Opens August 1
Worship Leader: Ta’Erra McKinney
Join Dr. Juli Slattery, Jackie Hill Perry, and other powerful speakers to learn how knowing Jesus really does change everything, including how we navigate sexuality.
Click here for more information.
Front Desk Updates
Scheduling Clients Out
Please make sure to update the front desk if you are allowing clients to schedule more than 2 appointments at a time. An email was sent last week with a form attached but you can always send us a quick email, as well. We appreciate it!
Team Portal
Whether you’re new or have been on the Emerge team a while, you may not be aware of the non-public pertinent information located on the website just for the Emerge team. The Team Portal can be accessed at Emerge.org/portal and features the following:
- The Marketing Request Form can be used to order business cards, printing projects, or special communication requests.
- A great way to keep up with your colleagues’ birthdays, prayer requests, and upcoming events is to click on the Inside Emerge tab. Do you have a prayer request, an important announcement, or event to post in the weekly I.E.? Fill out the form located in the same portal, Inside Emerge Request Form.
- The Clinical Teams page is an excellent way for all the clinicians to stay up to date with teams you can participate in for collaboration, training, new initiatives, and more!
Latest ExEm Podcast Episode
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SEASON 5 • EPISODE 9
Paralyzed In Life, But Not In Faith
- Dr. Jason Kolb
- July 16, 2024
In this inspiring episode, we dive into the remarkable story of Dr. Jason Kolb, an avid skier whose life took an unexpected turn after a devastating skiing accident. Jason shares his emotional and physical journey, detailing the challenges he faced and how he navigated through the darkest times. Through candid conversation, we explore how Jason found solace and strength in his faith, which has not only helped him cope with his new reality but also fueled his determination to live life to the fullest.
IE Requests
IE requests to be submitted on or before each Thursday. You can include prayer requests, suggested social media posts (scriptures, phrases, and quotes), fun facts, team leaders announcements, calendar events, etc.
You’ll find the Inside Emerge Request form on the Team Portal, and for a variety of promo materials, please submit through the Marketing Request form.
IE Archive
As an ongoing reference, you can now view previous posts of Inside Emerge with the IE Archive.
Office Supplies
Most of the office supply orders are now through Amazon. If you need something ordered, please check Amazon and send your order selection to Jenn Joseph.
