DECEMBER 2023 NEWSLETTER IS AVAILABLE ON LINE
Ongoing Prayers for:
Jean Swarthout, Nancy McReynolds, Diana Brondyke, WELCA, Cindy Carr, Mrs. Dan Ward recovering from pneumonia
Healing & Health Concerns for:
Charlie Schroeder, Denny Greene, Barry Borton, Nancy Pennington, Gary Berg, Ken Root (Chad's father), Beth Hamelund
Fred Zimmerman's family (Carol)
Lucia Hanson family
Roger O'Dell family
Ed Schneider family (Mary Larkin)
The Salvation Army Tree will appear on Sunday, November 26, adorned with tags for children from infancy to almost adult age. The earlier date will allow more time for shopping, so pick up your tags and have fun finding those things suggested.
Be sure to "sign out" the tags and "check off" when you return your gifts by Dec. 14th.
Immanuel members will be Bell Ringing for the Salvation Army on Saturday, December 9th. A sign up sheet will be on the Communication Counter in the Fellowship Hall. Help is needed for all but 1202:00 pm. Grab a friend or your spouse and be the face of Immanuel for an hour, it is great fun and rewarding.
While you're at it, sing a Carol or two and put a smile on those shipping faces!
Also on December 9th, if you are unable to assist with bell ringing, Immanuel will be decorating the church for the
Christmas season and we need your help! Fun will begin at ten a.m., with the tree trimming in the Sanctuary and green
hanging in the Narthex and elsewhere, followed y a light lunch of homemade soup and bread.
Social Concerns welcomes new members, watch for new events in 2024!
Adorn the Altar with a Christmas Poinsettia in memory or in honor of a loved one. The cost of the poinsettia is $8.00 and must be paid to the office by Dec. 25th and mark your envelope "special flowers". A sign-up sheet
for this is also at the Communications counter. You may pick up your poinsettia following Candlelight/Christmas Eve
Worship Service on Dec. 24th
Be sure to "sign out" the tags and "check off" when you return your gifts by Dec. 14th.
Immanuel members will be Bell Ringing for the Salvation Army on Saturday, December 9th. A sign up sheet will be on the Communication Counter in the Fellowship Hall. Help is needed for all but 1202:00 pm. Grab a friend or your spouse and be the face of Immanuel for an hour, it is great fun and rewarding.
While you're at it, sing a Carol or two and put a smile on those shipping faces!
Also on December 9th, if you are unable to assist with bell ringing, Immanuel will be decorating the church for the
Christmas season and we need your help! Fun will begin at ten a.m., with the tree trimming in the Sanctuary and green
hanging in the Narthex and elsewhere, followed y a light lunch of homemade soup and bread.
Social Concerns welcomes new members, watch for new events in 2024!
Adorn the Altar with a Christmas Poinsettia in memory or in honor of a loved one. The cost of the poinsettia is $8.00 and must be paid to the office by Dec. 25th and mark your envelope "special flowers". A sign-up sheet
for this is also at the Communications counter. You may pick up your poinsettia following Candlelight/Christmas Eve
Worship Service on Dec. 24th
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.
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.
W/ELCA - Thanks to all who donated to our Thankoffering campaign this year. Also, a heads up to our Christmas party to be held on Dec. 8, 2023 at 6;30 pm. It will be a potluck so bring a dish to pass, however meat and drinks will be provided. Bring a $10 gift to exchange and we will also be collecting hygiene items for the Youth Attention Center. A list will be provided of the items needed at the office or Sunday Worship time.
Shepherd's Hooks & Needles has started the knitting group again. We will meet on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at noon.
Bible Study: December 11 at 1:00 p.m.
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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. Through the coming months there will be a need for Kleenex, surface wipes and sanitizer. There will be a collection box in the Narthex if you would like to donate to this project. As winter approaches there will probably be a need for mittens, caps, etc Brookside School remains in need of small sized personal use items such as Kleenex, toothpaste, mouth wash, tooth brushes, etc. In December we will be collecting both boy's and girl's underwear.
New this year is a Mitten tree, you will find it in the Narthex near the boxes, and we will "trim" the tree with mittens, scarves, hats and gloves to donate to the school children as well. Reminder: Some grade school children may be wearing larger sized, so keep this in mind when donating clothing items.
The Salvation Army Angel Tree will appear on Sunday November 26, adorned with tags for children from infancy to almost adult age. The earlier date will allow more time for shopping, so pick up your tags and have fun finding those things suggested. Be sure to "sign out" the tags and "check off " when you return your gifts.
Immanuel members will be Bell ringing for the Salvation Army on Saturday, December 9th. A sign up sheet will be on the Communication Counter in the Fellowship Hall. help is needed fro all but 12-2:00 pm. Grab a friend or your spouse and be the face of Immanuel for an hour, it is great fun and rewarding. While you're at it, sing a Carol or two and put a smile on those shopping faces! Also on December 9th, if your are unable to assist with bell ringing, Immanuel will be decorating the church for the Christmas season and we need your help! Fun will begin at ten a.m., with tree trimming in the Sanctuary and green hanging in the Narthex and elsewhere, followed by a light lunch of homemade soup and bread. Social Concerns welcomes new members, watch for new events in 2024!
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. Through the coming months there will be a need for Kleenex, surface wipes and sanitizer. There will be a collection box in the Narthex if you would like to donate to this project. As winter approaches there will probably be a need for mittens, caps, etc Brookside School remains in need of small sized personal use items such as Kleenex, toothpaste, mouth wash, tooth brushes, etc. In December we will be collecting both boy's and girl's underwear.
New this year is a Mitten tree, you will find it in the Narthex near the boxes, and we will "trim" the tree with mittens, scarves, hats and gloves to donate to the school children as well. Reminder: Some grade school children may be wearing larger sized, so keep this in mind when donating clothing items.
The Salvation Army Angel Tree will appear on Sunday November 26, adorned with tags for children from infancy to almost adult age. The earlier date will allow more time for shopping, so pick up your tags and have fun finding those things suggested. Be sure to "sign out" the tags and "check off " when you return your gifts.
Immanuel members will be Bell ringing for the Salvation Army on Saturday, December 9th. A sign up sheet will be on the Communication Counter in the Fellowship Hall. help is needed fro all but 12-2:00 pm. Grab a friend or your spouse and be the face of Immanuel for an hour, it is great fun and rewarding. While you're at it, sing a Carol or two and put a smile on those shopping faces! Also on December 9th, if your are unable to assist with bell ringing, Immanuel will be decorating the church for the Christmas season and we need your help! Fun will begin at ten a.m., with tree trimming in the Sanctuary and green hanging in the Narthex and elsewhere, followed by a light lunch of homemade soup and bread. Social Concerns welcomes new members, watch for new events in 2024!
Blood Pressure Checks will be as needed.
Tubabach Christmas concert will be held at Immanuel on Sunday, December 17 at 4:00 pm with Haywood Banks, comedian.
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.
November: Cranberry sauce & boxed dressing
December: Canned tomatoes
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.
November Gravy
December Instant Mashed Potatoes
As I become more familiar with the organization, I'll update here and in the bulletin. Thank you for all you do to support those less fortunate.
November Gravy
December Instant Mashed Potatoes
As I become more familiar with the organization, I'll update here and in the bulletin. Thank you for all you do to support those less fortunate.
