APRIL 2021 Messenger is available online
Ongoing Prayers for:
Elaine White, Woody & Dee Neumann, Virginia Schuberg, Joyce Conley, Chris Tarajos, Len Crystal
Healing & Health Concerns for:
Shirley Baumunk, Roger O'Dell, Judy O'Dell, Phyllis Obermier, Barry & Linda Borton, Sara Koch, Beth Krueger, Don Nelson, Bill Biers,
Nancy McReynolds, Jean Swarthout, Beth Hamelund, Leah Monter's parents Phil & Ann, Tom Manor
The Nurses 23rd Psalm
By Elsie M. Brownell
The Lord is my Physician, and shall always be on call.
He maketh my morning rounds with me.
He is with me in the night watch.
He readeth my char; He leadeth me in the path of duty for His name's sake.
Yea, tho I watch at the bedside in the shadow of death I have no fear, for Thou art with me.
Thy love and Thy promises shall steady me.
Thou causeth me to think clearly and to act calmly.
Surely Thou shalt write the prescriptions and issue the orders in the profession I follow, and I will serve in the Hospital of Love with the Great Physician, forever.
By Elsie M. Brownell
The Lord is my Physician, and shall always be on call.
He maketh my morning rounds with me.
He is with me in the night watch.
He readeth my char; He leadeth me in the path of duty for His name's sake.
Yea, tho I watch at the bedside in the shadow of death I have no fear, for Thou art with me.
Thy love and Thy promises shall steady me.
Thou causeth me to think clearly and to act calmly.
Surely Thou shalt write the prescriptions and issue the orders in the profession I follow, and I will serve in the Hospital of Love with the Great Physician, forever.
NOTE: When Pr. Jack Ferra is not available, pastoral duties will be referred to Rev. Teresa Foster. Please first call the church office (231) 796-8273. The referral will be passed on to Rev. Foster.
Love Thy Neighbor
Is All We Ask
Love Yourself
And Wear a Mask!
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.
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.
Social Concerns is Ready for Spring! And we need your Help! We are planning:
To donate the Easter offering (part of Social Concern's yearly funding) to the Employee food pantry at Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital as a thank you for their diligent work! So please be generous, the monies will be used to re-stock the pantry, which is funded and run totally by employees for employees.
Become an "Echo-Activist" as part of the Adopt A Highway program with United Church. The pick-up trash event is scheduled on Saturday, April 17, 2021, from nine a.m. to noon, if the weather doesn't cooperate the alternative date will be April 24. We are to meet at the United Church at nine a.m. to view a safety video, sign the register, receive a safety vest and bags, review the strategic plan and then carpool out to the Highway to work. Remember to wear protective clothing: long pants; sturdy shoes or boots (no sandals or flip flops); gloves and a hat.
Please contact Carol Wilson (carolwj2014@gmail.com) (231-670-3220) so that we know how many of us are going to participate. Thank you for being a part of this important mission to care for God's earth!
Please contact Carol Wilson (carolwj2014@gmail.com) (231-670-3220) so that we know how many of us are going to participate. Thank you for being a part of this important mission to care for God's earth!
Dump and Run is Back! It certainly will "look different" and scaled down a bit, but we have permission to place the bins at Ferris, and the Social Concerns team will be meeting to develop our strategic plan. Watch for a planning date early in April, and the Dump and Run dates will be at the end of the month (Ferris exam week beings April 26.) Please consider assisting with this important event, we are able to help so many and save room in our landfills.
Current or New Email Address -If you have a current email address, could you call the office and notify us for future mailings. You may also email to Shirley @ shirley403@gmail.com.
Blood Pressure Checks will be as needed.
Attention: We are collecting food for Manna Pantry to help them out for distribution throughout the community during the Covid-19 Coronavirus pandemic. Please leave them in the box provided in the Narthex.
IMMANUEL ANNOUNCEMENT - The congregations and ministries of this Church rely on your weekly offerings and gifts. With low impact of in-person worship services for many weeks or even months, the financial impact could be devastating. We encourage you to continue your tithing to Immanuel. If you have a key, you may stop by & leave them in Shirley's mailbox or slip them under her door. You may also mail them to Immanuel at 726 Fuller Ave., Big Rapids, MI 49307. Thank you to everyone who have been sending in your offerings.
Affordable Housing - Samaritas, formally Lutheran Social Services, is constructing "Affordable Living" units in Grand Rapids and Muskegon. Rent is 30% of the renter's income whatever that is. For more details visit the Samaritas website.