HEALTH AND HEALING CONCERNS FOR:
Nancy McReynolds, Sally Barr, Melanie Richardson, Helen Engstrom, Helen Shotwell-Jones,
Marcy Nelson, Dee Neumann, Troy Lindsey, Nancy Seath (Linda Obermier's sister)
Evergreen Terrace: Dorothy Burch, Bill and Flo Pemberton, Shirley Schumaker
The Brook: Marcy Nelson
Mission Point: Ann Bird
Homebound: Leroy Larson
Dennis Greene family
Rev. Kristine Hahn & family
Leroy Larsen & family
Don Nelson family
Mary Sutherland family
Jean Swarthout family
Roger Barr (death of his brother)
Pastor Garrels (death of his brother)
People grieving the passing of Pope Francis
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.
Office Update: Our office hours have reverted back to 9am-4pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (closed on Monday) to allow for more ample training time for Linda and Cindi to work together to familiarize themselves with all of our programs (Cindi is only able to work Tuesdays and Thursdays). The hope is that once both are equally proficient in all aspects of the office work, the office schedule can again be returned to Monday through Thursday. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and are extremely grateful for your understanding during this transitional time!
Building/Grounds Update: Outdoor lights have been replaced with LED's. The dishwasher was repaired, a new one was in the $7,000 range. We should be able to get another 4-5 years out of our current one. We will be actively searching for roofing estimates in 2025.
Monthly Matinees: with Barbara Pillsbury
Announcing an opportunity for fun and fellowship!
Over the years, may of us have enjoyed the expertise of Barbara Pillsbury regarding vintage/classic films, and she has graciously agreed to share her extensive collection with us. Working with Swank Motion Pictures, Barbara has secured copyright licensing for each film she will feature!
Where: Immanuel Lutheran Church, either in the Fellowship Hall, or when available, the Tuba Bach wall area in the sanctuary.
When: The Third Thursday of each month, beginning at 3:00 p.m. sharp. Featured film for June 19th will be "Since You Went Away", starring Claudette Colbert and Shirley Temple.
Cost: Free to those attending, there will be opportunities to sponsor specific films to defray the cost of licensing. Popcorn and
lemonade will be served!
Barbara has chosen films for the entire next year-----watch for a list posted in the Fellowship Hall, or brochures that will be
available soon.
Announcing an opportunity for fun and fellowship!
Over the years, may of us have enjoyed the expertise of Barbara Pillsbury regarding vintage/classic films, and she has graciously agreed to share her extensive collection with us. Working with Swank Motion Pictures, Barbara has secured copyright licensing for each film she will feature!
Where: Immanuel Lutheran Church, either in the Fellowship Hall, or when available, the Tuba Bach wall area in the sanctuary.
When: The Third Thursday of each month, beginning at 3:00 p.m. sharp. Featured film for June 19th will be "Since You Went Away", starring Claudette Colbert and Shirley Temple.
Cost: Free to those attending, there will be opportunities to sponsor specific films to defray the cost of licensing. Popcorn and
lemonade will be served!
Barbara has chosen films for the entire next year-----watch for a list posted in the Fellowship Hall, or brochures that will be
available soon.
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.
May is a month of graduations. Both High School and College graduations are happening. Big Rapids High School has graduation on May 17th. This is a month of hope and excitement.
Our Health News for May:
1) May is National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Skin cancer is uncontrolled growth of abnormal skin cells. It occurs when too much ultraviolet radioactivity from sunlight or tanning beds trigger mutations in the skin cells, causing them to grown rapidly and form malignant cells. Protect skin: 1) Seek shade between 10am-4pm, 2) Do not burn, 3) Avoid tanning beds, 4) Cover with sunscreen before going out in the sun and then every two hours, 5) Use 2 tablespoons of the above sunscreen every two hours while swimming,
6) Check your skin periodically for unusual growths, &) See your dermatologist yearly or as needed.
2) May is National Arthritis Awareness Month. More than 50 million Americans have arthritis, making it the #1 cause of disability in the U.S. Arthritis causes pain and stiffness in the joints as a result of inflammation. The two major types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, a more debilitating type. There is also juvenile arthritis (300,000 cases in the U.S.). Two more types are gout, a painful inflammatory form (4% of American adults have it) and psoriatic arthritis (permanent joint and tissue damage); more than 1 million have it.
3) May is Better Hearing-Speech Month, to raise awareness about the causes and treatments of hearing loss and speech disorders. During this month hearing care professionals offer education about hearing loss and offer free or reduced price hearing tests and learn about the new hearing aid technology. About 54 million Americans have hearing loss and young people are experiencing more because of loud noise exposure. Hearing aids can keep our hearing ability from getting worse.
4) May is Mental Health Month. Mental health includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Millions of American adults and children experience mental health conditions each year, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Check out MentalHealthAmerica.net/feelslike.
“Honor everyone. Love the family of believers.”
—-1 Peter 2:17
Love in Christ,
Phyllis Lindsey, Parish Nurse
May is a month of graduations. Both High School and College graduations are happening. Big Rapids High School has graduation on May 17th. This is a month of hope and excitement.
Our Health News for May:
1) May is National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Skin cancer is uncontrolled growth of abnormal skin cells. It occurs when too much ultraviolet radioactivity from sunlight or tanning beds trigger mutations in the skin cells, causing them to grown rapidly and form malignant cells. Protect skin: 1) Seek shade between 10am-4pm, 2) Do not burn, 3) Avoid tanning beds, 4) Cover with sunscreen before going out in the sun and then every two hours, 5) Use 2 tablespoons of the above sunscreen every two hours while swimming,
6) Check your skin periodically for unusual growths, &) See your dermatologist yearly or as needed.
2) May is National Arthritis Awareness Month. More than 50 million Americans have arthritis, making it the #1 cause of disability in the U.S. Arthritis causes pain and stiffness in the joints as a result of inflammation. The two major types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, a more debilitating type. There is also juvenile arthritis (300,000 cases in the U.S.). Two more types are gout, a painful inflammatory form (4% of American adults have it) and psoriatic arthritis (permanent joint and tissue damage); more than 1 million have it.
3) May is Better Hearing-Speech Month, to raise awareness about the causes and treatments of hearing loss and speech disorders. During this month hearing care professionals offer education about hearing loss and offer free or reduced price hearing tests and learn about the new hearing aid technology. About 54 million Americans have hearing loss and young people are experiencing more because of loud noise exposure. Hearing aids can keep our hearing ability from getting worse.
4) May is Mental Health Month. Mental health includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Millions of American adults and children experience mental health conditions each year, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Check out MentalHealthAmerica.net/feelslike.
“Honor everyone. Love the family of believers.”
—-1 Peter 2:17
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.
MAY Canned pasta
JUNE Pork & beans / black beans
JULY Boxed mac & cheese
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.
MAY Spaghetti Sauce
JUNE Vegetables (any canned)
JULY Juice
AUGUST Peas
SEPTEMBER Mushroom Soup
OCTOBER Sweet potatoes
NOVEMBER Gravy
DECEMBER Instant mashed potatoes
MAY Spaghetti Sauce
JUNE Vegetables (any canned)
JULY Juice
AUGUST Peas
SEPTEMBER Mushroom Soup
OCTOBER Sweet potatoes
NOVEMBER Gravy
DECEMBER Instant mashed potatoes
