Salvation Army "Angel Tree" is up in the Narhex. Tags are on there with ideas and suggestions for the children. The gifts need to be returned to the church by December 5th. Contact Roger Barr with any questions at 248-675-7871.
W/ELCA Christmas Party - will be on Friday, Dec. 13th, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. We will furnish the meat and potatoes with W/ELCA women bringing side dishes. A sign-uo sheet is on the Congregational Life counter in the Narhex. Bring a new $10 gift to exchange and we will again collect for the Youth Attention Center. Items they need are shampoo, body wash, shaving cream, deodorant & boxed snacks such as chips, cheese & crackers.
The Hospitality Committee Cookie Exchange - You're invited to join the Hospitality Committee in this year's Christmas Cooking Exchange during coffee hour on Sunday, December 15th! Bring 2 dozen of the same type of
cookie, take home 2 dozen of a variety of delicious cookies. if you'd like bring an extra dozen to use during coffee
hour. *Cookie boxes will be provided.
The Hospitality Committee is collecting new donations for gift giving to our Immanuel friends who aren't able to
attend church. Please consider donating new items such as puzzle books, devotion books, lotions, snacks, fruit,
socks, etc. A basket is now in the narthex. We could also use monetary donations to purchase gift bags, and extra items. If you'd like to help with visiting and gift giving, we'll be packaging and delivering on Monday, December16th.
Please call Kara Kizer for more details at 231-519-0570.
W/ELCA Christmas Party - will be on Friday, Dec. 13th, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. We will furnish the meat and potatoes with W/ELCA women bringing side dishes. A sign-uo sheet is on the Congregational Life counter in the Narhex. Bring a new $10 gift to exchange and we will again collect for the Youth Attention Center. Items they need are shampoo, body wash, shaving cream, deodorant & boxed snacks such as chips, cheese & crackers.
The Hospitality Committee Cookie Exchange - You're invited to join the Hospitality Committee in this year's Christmas Cooking Exchange during coffee hour on Sunday, December 15th! Bring 2 dozen of the same type of
cookie, take home 2 dozen of a variety of delicious cookies. if you'd like bring an extra dozen to use during coffee
hour. *Cookie boxes will be provided.
The Hospitality Committee is collecting new donations for gift giving to our Immanuel friends who aren't able to
attend church. Please consider donating new items such as puzzle books, devotion books, lotions, snacks, fruit,
socks, etc. A basket is now in the narthex. We could also use monetary donations to purchase gift bags, and extra items. If you'd like to help with visiting and gift giving, we'll be packaging and delivering on Monday, December16th.
Please call Kara Kizer for more details at 231-519-0570.
CHURCH EVENTS
December 7 - 10:00 a.m. Decorate the Church
December 8 - 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - Pastor Ferra
10:30 a.m. Hospitality Hour
11:00 a.m. Choir Practice
December 9 - 2:00 p.m. Worship & Music Committee Meeting
December 10 - 10:30 a.m. Office Staff Meeting
5:30 p.m. Bible Study
December 11 - 4:30 p.m. Social Concerns Committee Meeting
December 13 - 6:30 p.m. W/ELCA Christmas Party
December 15 - 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - Pastor Ferra
10:30 a.m. Hospitality Hour/Cookie Exchange
11:00 a.m. Choir Practice
December 16 - 2:00 p.m. Assemble & Deliver Gift Bags for Shut-Ins
MISSION STATEMENT
To inspire members to grow in loving devotion to Jesus Christ, caring concern for one another, welcoming outreach, and loving service to our neighbors.
VISION STATEMENT
Immanuel Lutheran Church will be known for welcoming hospitality, passionate worship, intentional faith development, risk-taking mission and service, and extravagant generosity.
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Worship Schedule: 9:30 a.m. |
Immanuel Lutheran Church
726 Fuller Avenue Big Rapids, MI 49307 Phone: 231-796-8273 Fax: 231-796-9599 Email: immanuelbigrapids726@gmail.com |