Healing & Health Concerns for:
Linda Obermier, Denny Greene, Nancy Pennington, Gary Berg, Char Whitfield, Nancy McReynolds, Jean Swarthout, Melanie Richardson, Phyllis Lindsey, Bill Torrey
Evergreen Terrace: Dorothy Burch
The Brook: Marcy Nelson
Shirley Hamelund family
Elaine White family
Yvonne Kilbourne family
Elaine White family
Yvonne Kilbourne family
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.
Shepherd's Hooks & Needles will meet on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at noon.
ELCA Educational Opportunity
"Witnessing to Christ and Love for Neighbor in an Election Year"
Join us for a series presented by the Rev. Amy E. Reumann, ELCA Senior Director for Witness in Society in Washington D.C. Her credentials are impressive, including church advocacy in federal public policy and a host of other responsibilities, among which were Assistant to the bishop and as a parish pastor.
When: Consecutive Tuesday evening, September 3, 10, 17, 24, October 1 and 8 from 7:00 to 8:15 p.m.
Where: Immanuel Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall via ZOOM.
Refreshments will be served, short discussion to follow.
Sign Up on the Communication Counter, or contact Carol Wilson [email protected].
"Witnessing to Christ and Love for Neighbor in an Election year" is an opportunity to hear from the Rev. Amy E. Reumann on civic engagement intersections and opportunities in our faith journey. Core affirmation of our baptism is to "serve all people, following the example of our Lord Jesus" and "to strive for justice and peace in the earth." Informed by our discipleship, "We have a responsibility not only fulfill or private roles and functions in life, and to pray for those in authority ( 1 Timothy 2: 102), but also be be civically engaged, " relays the ELCA social message on government and civic engagement.
Please consider joining us for this important series!
"Witnessing to Christ and Love for Neighbor in an Election Year"
Join us for a series presented by the Rev. Amy E. Reumann, ELCA Senior Director for Witness in Society in Washington D.C. Her credentials are impressive, including church advocacy in federal public policy and a host of other responsibilities, among which were Assistant to the bishop and as a parish pastor.
When: Consecutive Tuesday evening, September 3, 10, 17, 24, October 1 and 8 from 7:00 to 8:15 p.m.
Where: Immanuel Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall via ZOOM.
Refreshments will be served, short discussion to follow.
Sign Up on the Communication Counter, or contact Carol Wilson [email protected].
"Witnessing to Christ and Love for Neighbor in an Election year" is an opportunity to hear from the Rev. Amy E. Reumann on civic engagement intersections and opportunities in our faith journey. Core affirmation of our baptism is to "serve all people, following the example of our Lord Jesus" and "to strive for justice and peace in the earth." Informed by our discipleship, "We have a responsibility not only fulfill or private roles and functions in life, and to pray for those in authority ( 1 Timothy 2: 102), but also be be civically engaged, " relays the ELCA social message on government and civic engagement.
Please consider joining us for this important series!
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 3:30 p.m. sharp. Featured film for September 19th will be "The Human Comedy", starring Mickey Rooney and Van Johnson.
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 3:30 p.m. sharp. Featured film for September 19th will be "The Human Comedy", starring Mickey Rooney and Van Johnson.
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.
If you would be interested in attending a "Windows on Christmas" Bible Study similar to the Easter Study last spring, please sign the interest sheet on the communications counter
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.
Social Concerns welcomes new members, watch for new events in 2024!
Blood Pressure Checks will be as needed.
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.
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.
September: Mushroom Soup
October: Sweet Potatoes
November: Gravy
December: Instant Mashed Potatoes
September: Mushroom Soup
October: Sweet Potatoes
November: Gravy
December: Instant Mashed Potatoes
New Hope Methodist Church in Mecosta/Remus has invited Immanuel members to attend the Disciple Bible Study series. The first session takes place on Wednesday, September 11, 1:00 pm. This is an in-depth series featuring film presentations from Genesis, Exodus, Luke and Acts, reading and discussion. Disciple studies are very interesting --Phil is planning to attend and has offered a ride if you choose to go. Call Sherry Anderson, the presenter, to join soon. 231-972-7679.
