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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),
Nedra & Steve Neumann's daugher Samantha

Evergreen Terrace:  Dorothy Burch, Bill and Flo Pemberton, Shirley Schumaker
                                                     The Brook:               Marcy Nelson, Joyce Conley
                                                     Mission Point:          Ann Bird
                                                     Homebound:            Leroy Larson



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David Scott (death of his father)
Don Nelson family
Mary Sutherland family
Pastor Garrels (death of his brother)

 

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.



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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.



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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.

  



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Blood pressure checks given as needed.


Our Health News for June:




June 1:  June is National Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness Month.  Pain is the leading reason for a person seeking medical care.  Because of the heroin epidemic, professionals are now carefully monitoring who gets what prescription and for what reason.  Be sure to keep your prescription medicines locked up to prevent anyone from “accidentally” helping himself or herself to any.  Medicines that are no longer needed can be discarded in a bin at the sheriff’s office.
 
June 8:  June is another Blood Donor Month (sometimes the ones scheduled for January get cancelled because of inclement weather).  The American Red Cross needs blood donors year round for cancer patients, burn victims, and bone marrow receiving patients.  1(800) RED CROSS.
 
June 15:  June is Men’s Health and Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.  Usually prostate cancer grows slowly which gives a person and his physician time to think about treatment.  Common side-effects include urinary leakage, bowel problems, and erectile dysfunction.  Blood work, a rectal examination and biopsies may be prescribed.
 
June 22:  The American Red Cross shelters, feeds, and provides emergency support to disaster victims, supplies 40% of the nation’s blood supply, teaches skills that save lives, and supports military members and their families.  The Red Cross is not-for-profit and depends on volunteers and generosity of the American public to perform its mission.
 
June 29:  June is Cataract Awareness Month.  A cataract is a cloudiness in the eye’s lens that diminishes vision.  It can occur from an injury, exposure to extreme heat or radiation, or inherited factors.  The majority of cases, however, occur in elderly people.  Surgery to extract the lens and replace it with an artificial one is an option for treatment and is done by an ophthalmologist.




“Honor everyone.  Love the family of believers.”
—-1 Peter 2:17


Love in Christ,
Phyllis Lindsey, Parish Nurse






 
 
 


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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.
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                                                                           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.
                                                                   
                                                                           JUNE                                               Vegetables (any canned)
                                                                           JULY                                                Juice
                                                                           AUGUST                                          Peas                      
                                                                           SEPTEMBER                                  Mushroom Soup
                                                                           OCTOBER                                      Sweet potatoes
                                                                           NOVEMBER                                   Gravy
                                                                           DECEMBER                                    Instant mashed potatoes

  

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​Mission:  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:  
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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Contact Us

Support for Immanuel's ministry provided by the

Phone:  231-796-8273
​Fax:  231-796-9599
Office Hours
Tuesday-Thursday
​9:00-4:00 p.m.
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