FEBRUARY 2023 NEWSLETTER IS AVAILABLE ON LINE
Ongoing Prayers for:
Jean Swarthout, Nancy McReynolds, Len Crystal, Virginia Schuberg, Leroy Larson
Healing & Health Concerns for:
Roger O'Dell, Judy O'Dell, Phyllis Obermier-Striho, Linda Borton, Marcy Nelson, Carol Wilson-Jungck, Charlie Schroeder, Bonnie Biers, Elaine White, Sara Koch Jordan
Lucille Fredrick's family
Bob Krueger's 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 has started the knitting group again. We will meet on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at noon.
Bible Study: Bible Study resumes on February 13, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.
Update on Building Changes, November, 2022
Now that Tuba Bach has completed its series of concerts for the fall, work will be able to begin in the narthex. The first event will be moving of the counter and mailboxes into the fellowship hall.
The books will be totally boxed and delivered to various places. Pictures of the desks for sale, as well as all of their measurements, have been completed and they will be advertised first on our Facebook page and then in the marketplace. The policy for rental is still in process.
Things will be moving slowly, but every inch/event is a step forward! Carol Wilson Jungck
Now that Tuba Bach has completed its series of concerts for the fall, work will be able to begin in the narthex. The first event will be moving of the counter and mailboxes into the fellowship hall.
The books will be totally boxed and delivered to various places. Pictures of the desks for sale, as well as all of their measurements, have been completed and they will be advertised first on our Facebook page and then in the marketplace. The policy for rental is still in process.
Things will be moving slowly, but every inch/event is a step forward! Carol Wilson Jungck
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.
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 is seeking support to assure housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness who need a safe place to stay as they transition into more permanent housing. Donations in any amount are welcomed but if you could at least send $33.00 it will provide a single day of meals, shelter, and advocacy for an individual experiencing homelessness. We serve a 4 county area, Mecosta, Osceola, Newaygo and Lake. Your donations may be mailed to Our Brother's Keeper, P.O. Box 1642, Big Rapids, MI 49307, or donations can be made online through their website at www.obkshelter.org via PayPal.
Valentines for the Troops - Drop off a personalized Valentine card to send to a her overseas, now through Feb. 3rd. Drop cards off at : Daggett-Gilbert funeral Home, 13985 Northland Dr., Big Rapids, MI 231-796-3611
Hours are Monday --Friday 10am - 4pm
(Cards cannot include glitter, food or candy)
Hours are Monday --Friday 10am - 4pm
(Cards cannot include glitter, food or candy)
AAUW of Big Rapids is collecting gently used books, CDs and DVDs for its annual used book sale to be held April 14-15 at the First United Methodist Church. A donation bin will be in the narthex until just before the sale. Proceeds from the sale fund scholarships for Ferris State University students. Call 231-598-0872 for more information.
