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Please No Lilies IN THE CHURCH! Due to a potentially life-threatening allergy of one of our staff, absolutely no lily of any kind is allowed on the church premises. Thank you for your consideration and cooperation in this matter. The Congregation & Staff of Immanuel Lutheran Church.
Also, do not leave any flower deliveries containing lilies on church property. Please return them to the sender & explain the reason for non-delivery. Thank You! If you have any questions about floral arrangements or deliveries, please check with the Pastor or Office Staff at 231-796-8293 or www.immanuelbr.com
Also, do not leave any flower deliveries containing lilies on church property. Please return them to the sender & explain the reason for non-delivery. Thank You! If you have any questions about floral arrangements or deliveries, please check with the Pastor or Office Staff at 231-796-8293 or www.immanuelbr.com
Cliff Whitfield, Ellery Vargo, Jean Swarthout , Ron Schuberg,Terry Schuberg, Eloise Lundberg, Beth Perdue.
Ongoing Prayers for:
Shirley Baumunk, Dick and Jackie Perrin, Debbie Hagedorn, Nancy McReynolds, Virginia Schuberg, Scott Weber, Keith White
Shirley Baumunk, Dick and Jackie Perrin, Debbie Hagedorn, Nancy McReynolds, Virginia Schuberg, Scott Weber, Keith White
Roger Cousineau Family
Terry Schuberg Family
Frieda Anderson Family
Hospitality hour - We need sign up on the hospitality chart by the kitchen window to host a coffee and refreshment time after worship. Please check it over too see where you could host, maybe a special occasion, birthday, anniversary, etc.
Altar Flower chart: We have many dates available on the flower chart for you to choose for a special birthday or anniversary or in memory of a loved one. You can find it hanging on the Kiosk in the Narthex.
Last Wednesday of Month Worship Services - Add Wednesday, June 27, and the last Wednesday of subsequent months, to your calendar of Immanuel events! "Sharing Your Faith" will be a worship service designed to provide an alternative or addition to the Sunday service. The evening will begin at 6:15 with a light supper. The Services will begin at 7:00 in the Fellowship Hall or outdoors as weather permits throughout the summer months. Darrell Corrie will provide guitar accompaniment and Holy Communion will be celebrated. We will be asking for help with various aspects of the service, please prayerfully co you would be willing to participate. Contact Carol Wilson-Jungck or Darrell Corrie for additional information.
Congregational Outdoor Worship/Picnic
Hospitality Committee is planning an Outdoor Worship Service & Potluck at North End Park in early August so keep your calendar open for that. We will have music, games and fun fellowship.
Do you enjoy moving the lawn? - Immanuel Lutheran will be having a sign-up sheet at the Congregational Life counter in the Narthex with areas of the lawn marked and you can choose dates that you could mow the lawn. Enjoy a nice summer day outside mowing! Contact Tom Manor for questions, (231-349-6977).
2018 ELCA Youth Gathering - What is the Gathering? The Gathering is an opportunity for groups of high school aged youth to experience four days of service, leadership and community. Convening for its 31st year. The Gathering offers participants an opportunity to experience meaningful worship, engage in small groups, grow in faith, and have a blast!
2018 Youth Gathering June 27--July 1, 2018
Website: www.elcalivingwater.com
ELCA Youth Gathering in Houston, TX
Manna Pantry of Big Rapids will be the beneficiary of all contributions to the Meijer Simply Give program at the Big Rapids store from May 13 through June 17. When you contribute $10 for a Simply Give card at the checkout lane during this time period. Meijer will match your donation with another $10 to help the Pantry purchase food for hungry people in our community. Better yet, Meijer will provide a $20 match for all $10 Simply Give donations made on June 1! The Pantry thanks Meijer and everyone who participates in this program to make sure everyone has food on their table.
Senior Enrichment Day Set for Wednesday, June 20, 2018 - The 30th Annual Senior Enrichment Day will be held on Wednesday, June 20th at the Big Rapids High School. The day begins with 8:30 a.m. registration and includes time slots for four seminars and a luncheon with the event concluding at 3:00 p.m. The seminar series offered this year include: making bird houses, fitness classes, floral arranging, painting, health care information, long-term care and financial planning options. The sessions are 45 minutes in length and are designed for seniors, their children and caregivers. During the luncheon, the Mary Pine award winners will be announced. The Mary Pine award is given to honor special citizens, age 55 and over, who use the gifts of a long and productive life to benefit Mecosta County in a positive manner. For more information, please visit http://www.seniorenrichmentday.com or contact the Mecosta County Commission on Aging at 231-972-2884.
Mecosta County Habitat for Humanity - New Habitat for Humanity Home - The Mecosta County Habitat for Humanity (MCHFH) affiliate will be building a home this summer on the southeast corner of Woodward Avenue and Bailey Drive. The Charles and Geri Hurt family have donated this lot to MCHFH. It's just north of where Charles and Ger lived. It was Geri and especially Charles' desire that this lot be given to MCHFH and the children made sure that it happened. As their daughter Judi Feutz said at the closing "we children are not donating this lot but mom and dad are donating it". We have a family (mother and young son) who has been apprioved for this home and they will be assisting with the build. We welcome volunteers with the build and also any financial support. We will be setting up on our website www.mecostahabitat.org a means for people to donate to help the family with the down payment.
Lee Wolken
Lee Wolken