HEALTH AND HEALING CONCERNS FOR:
Nancy McReynolds, Melanie Richardson, Helen Engstrom, Helen Shotwell-Jones,
Marcy Nelson, Carol Wilson-Jungck, Judy O'Dell, Diane Manor, Cindi Neumann,
Nedra & Steve Neumann's daughter Samantha, Dee Neumann, Steve Neumann,
Brian Wilson, Judy O'Dell's sister Bea.
EVERGREEEN TERRACE: Dorothy Burch, Bill Pemberton, Shirley Schumaker, Shirley Fitzgerald
THE BROOK: Marcy Nelson
THE FIELDS: Ramona O'Brien
HOMEBOUND: Leroy Larson
Marilyn Hill - on hospice
NOTE: Please call the church office (231) 796-8273 in case of an emergency. The referral will be passed on to a leader of the church.
Resources from our North/West Lower Michigan Synod
1. Sunday sermons by our Synod staff will be available Sunday
afternoons on the Synod YouTube.
2. On the same Synod YouTube homepage you can view the
seminars on racial justice given by our Synod.
Current Office Hours: Our office hours are 9am-4pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (closed on Monday and Friday) We will continue to evaluate the potential for reopening on Mondays. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and are extremely grateful for your understanding!
Building/Grounds Update: During 2025, we seal coated and stripped the driveway and parking lot, replaced the parking lot fixtures with new LED fixtures, replaced lights at the entrance sign and various light fixtures throughout the building. We had maintenance performed on the heating and cooling systems and on the industrial dishwasher. In early 2026, we replaced the lighting in the sanctuary with LED fixtures, including lighting in the steeple. Our deepest appreciation to Gunder Myran for providing the funding for this capital improvement. Future projects include some interior painting and roof shingle replacements. We will be actively searching for roofing estimates in 2026.
The Social Concerns Committee is supporting Brookside Elementary School with needed supplies throughout this year. To start we are donating art and school supplies that have been stored downstairs. There will be a collection box in the Narthex if you would like to donate to this project. Brookside School remains in need of small sized personal use items such as Kleenex, toothpaste, mouth wash, tooth brushes, surface wipes, sanitizer.. Brookside School has asked for boy's and girl's underwear sizes appropriate for grade school age kids as well as socks, hats, mittens and scarves.
Blood pressure checks given as needed.
OUR HEALTH NEWS FOR AUGUST:
Aug 2: August is Immunization Month including vaccinations for anthrax, chicken pox, diphtheria, H. influenza, hepatitis A and B, HPV (human papilloma virus), influenza, measles, meningococcal, mumps, pertussis, polio, rabies, rotavirus, rubella, shingles, smallpox, and tetanus.
Aug 9: Flu vaccines can be delivered by injection (shot) or nasal spray. Both ways are effective, but nasal spray may be more effective for younger children (2-8 years old) if available. If it is not available, get the flu shot. Nasal spray isn't recommended for children with certain medical conditions or pregnant women.
Aug 16: Autism is a mental condition made up with many developmental disorders and is diagnosed in toddlers. The incidence of autism is and has been rising; many blame this on MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccines. Others say that there is a more accurate reporting of autism by doctors. Several researchers have found no evidence of immunizations causing autism.
Aug 23: August is Swim Safety Month. 1) Take swimming lessons if you or your children don't know how to swim, 2) Swim near a lifeguard and never alone, 3) Don't drink alcohol if swimming or watching children, 4) Use U.S. Coast Guard approved life jackets if you or children don't know how to swim (or on a boat). Never rely on a "noodle" or "water wings" for safety, 5) Watch out for a rip current (when water pulls you away from shore), and if caught in a rip tide, swim parallel to the shore and when out of the current, then swim to shore.
Aug 30: August is Psoriasis Awareness Month. Psoriasis is a recurrent, usually chronic skin disease marked by bright red patches with silvery scales on part of the skin (scalp, knees, elbows, chest, back and buttocks and sometimes the nails). It can occur in both sexes and at any age; it affects about 3% of white people but uncommon in blacks. The cause is unknown and there is no cure. Treatment includes topical agents including coal tar, anthralin, and steroids and possibly radiation.
Love in Christ,
Phyllis Lindsey, Parish Nurse
Shepherd's Hooks & Needles
Social Concerns committee is undertaking a joint program with Manna Pantry beginning with the month of April You will see that a calendar is attached showing an entire year with a different product listed for each month. The focus will last for entire month. there is a tote near the office for donations. Bonnie Clark asked that we be cautious not to donate outdated products. Let's all lend a helping hand to Manna Pantry:
AUGUST Canned green beans
SEPTEMBER Canned corn
OCTOBER Canned carrots
NOVEMBER Cranberry sauce & boxed dressing
DECEMBER Canned tomatoes
Project Starburst - Hello members. Due to a curious set of circumstances, I was selected to join the board of Project Starburst. I know that Immanuel has had a long-term relationship with Manna Pantry, so I hope we can support both. both pantries provide a similar service with Starburst doing a bit more than just food including diapers and personal hygiene items. So just like there are certain items for Manna, here is a list of items for Starburst. I hope you will consider contributions for both.
AUGUST Peas
SEPTEMBER Mushroom Soup
OCTOBER Sweet potatoes
NOVEMBER Gravy
DECEMBER Instant mashed potatoes
AUGUST Peas
SEPTEMBER Mushroom Soup
OCTOBER Sweet potatoes
NOVEMBER Gravy
DECEMBER Instant mashed potatoes
