NOVEMBER 2021 Messenger is available online
Ongoing Prayers for:
Elaine White, Woody & Dee Neumann, Virginia Schuberg, Joyce Conley, Len Crystal, Shirley Baumunk, Jean Swarthout &
Nancy McReynolds
Healing & Health Concerns for:
Roger O'Dell, Phyllis Obermier-Striho, Barry & Linda Borton, Bob Krueger, Don Nelson,
Marcy Nelson, Leroy Larson, Bonnie Biers, Lucy Fredrick,
Alyssa Beeler, Ryan Zimmerman, Fred Zimmerman, Melanie Richardson, Mary Sutherland
Judy O'Dell family
Bill Biers family
Bob Garrels family
Leah Monger family
Teresa McDougall family
Mark Solis family
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 chart; 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 chart; 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: 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.
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 has started the knitting group again. Please join us on the first & third Tuesdays of the month at 1:00 pm. The next dates are December 7 and 21.
Bible Study: Bible Study will be held on Monday, November 8, 2021 at 1:00 pm in the Fellowship Center. Bible study is open to both men & women. Title is The Gift of the Spirit: A divine wild goose chase.
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 @ shirleyh403@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.
Our Brother's Keeper will be open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day and will remain open on a year round basis. Partnerships have been established with Manna Pantry, Project Starburst and St. Mary-St. Paul Ministries to help meet guest and shelter needs. All donations are welcome. If you can give at least $35.00, it will provide a single day of meals, shelter and advocacy for an individual experiencing homelessness. However, donations in any amount are appreciated. The may be mailed to Our Brother's Keeper, P. O. Box 1642, Big Rapids, MI 49307.
WISE - WISE will be participating in Giving Tuesday on Nov. 30th. Giving Tuesday is a powerful national day of giving, raising funds, and generating awareness after Black Friday and Cyber Monday. WISE raised over $27,000 for Giving Tuesday 2020 which helped support WISE programs.
St. Mary - St. Paul Christmas Bazaar
December 4, 2021 (Saturday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm)
Coffee & donuts available 9 am - 11 am
Hearty lunch served from 11 am - 2 pm
Handmade crafts, Grandma's Attic, Jewelry Booth, Fresh Greens in
Wreaths, Swags & Holiday Centerpieces. Basket Raffle (tickets 6 for
$5.00). Bake Sale, Book Sale. Cash & Checks only.
December 5, 2021 (Sunday from 8:30 am to 11:00 am)
Knight of Columbus pancake breakfast is open to the public - everyone
is welcome!
All this is to be held in the St. Mary Parish Center, 919 Marion Ave., Big
Rapids (sponsored by Parish Council of Catholic Women (PCCW).
Please call (231) 796-5202 for more information.
St. Andrew's Holiday Cookie Walk, Saturday Dec. 4th from 10 am till crumbs! St. Andrew's, 323 S. State St., Big Rapids, MI
Fill a box Small $7.00 Large $15.00
Brass and Percussion to Herald in the Holidays
The Con Brio Voce Brass Quintet and the Mallet Force Percussion Ensemble will officially usher in the holidays with a free concert on December 5 m at 4:30 PM in the Big Rapids High school Auditorium. Featuring holiday classics such as music from the Charlie Brown Christmas Special and artist such as Al Jarreau and Mannheim Steamroller, each group will perform individually and will combine on several arrangements as well.
Mallet Force founder and Director Ron Rizzo promises 'audience friendly' music to usher in the Christmas season. "We will be using a great number of various percussion instruments, but we always maintain a melodic essence in each tune through the use of various percussion keyboard instruments such as bells,. chimes, xylophone, vibraphone and marimba. Combining with the brass ensemble adds greatly to the musical color and texture of the familiar Christmas music."
Kent Boulton, founder and Director of Con Brio Voce Chamber Brass said, "We are so excited to be on the stage once again! For out contribution to the program, the CBV Brass Quintet will be including some fresh arrangements of familiar holiday classics that have some unique twists and turns we are sure everyone will enjoy. this combination of brass and percussion will truly give a new and distinctive perspective to tune everyone knows."
Longtime Big Rapids composer and musician Bob Garrels will also be joining the group on piano. "Each ensemble features seasoned and experienced musicians who have performed with numerous musical groups over the years," said Risso. "Our intent with this convert is to uplift and bring some joy to what has been a challenging year for everyone. We hope you'll join us."
The Con Brio Voce Brass Quintet and the Mallet Force Percussion Ensemble will officially usher in the holidays with a free concert on December 5 m at 4:30 PM in the Big Rapids High school Auditorium. Featuring holiday classics such as music from the Charlie Brown Christmas Special and artist such as Al Jarreau and Mannheim Steamroller, each group will perform individually and will combine on several arrangements as well.
Mallet Force founder and Director Ron Rizzo promises 'audience friendly' music to usher in the Christmas season. "We will be using a great number of various percussion instruments, but we always maintain a melodic essence in each tune through the use of various percussion keyboard instruments such as bells,. chimes, xylophone, vibraphone and marimba. Combining with the brass ensemble adds greatly to the musical color and texture of the familiar Christmas music."
Kent Boulton, founder and Director of Con Brio Voce Chamber Brass said, "We are so excited to be on the stage once again! For out contribution to the program, the CBV Brass Quintet will be including some fresh arrangements of familiar holiday classics that have some unique twists and turns we are sure everyone will enjoy. this combination of brass and percussion will truly give a new and distinctive perspective to tune everyone knows."
Longtime Big Rapids composer and musician Bob Garrels will also be joining the group on piano. "Each ensemble features seasoned and experienced musicians who have performed with numerous musical groups over the years," said Risso. "Our intent with this convert is to uplift and bring some joy to what has been a challenging year for everyone. We hope you'll join us."
Salvation Army "Angel Tree" - will be up soon in the Narthex with tags of toys, etc. you can buy for a needy child. Gifts need to be back at the church by December 7th. Check with Roger Barr for questions: Roger Barr 248-675-7871. I know with this pandemic everything has been quite different, but if you could find it in your heart to do this, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Salvation Army Bell Ringing - will be available for sign up soon. It usually takes place in mid December.