The APRIL Messenger is available to be picked up at Church or online.
Please No Lilies IN THE CHURCH! Due to a potentially life-threatening allergy of one of our staff, absolutely no lily of any kind is allowed on the church premises. Thank you for your consideration and cooperation in this matter. The Congregation & Staff of Immanuel Lutheran Church.
Also, do not leave any flower deliveries containing lilies on church property. Please return them to the sender & explain the reason for non-delivery. Thank You! If you have any questions about floral arrangements or deliveries, please check with the Pastor or Office Staff at 231-796-8293 or www.immanuelbr.com
Also, do not leave any flower deliveries containing lilies on church property. Please return them to the sender & explain the reason for non-delivery. Thank You! If you have any questions about floral arrangements or deliveries, please check with the Pastor or Office Staff at 231-796-8293 or www.immanuelbr.com
Cliff Whitfield, Gene Harris, Ellery Vargo, Jean Swarthout , Ron Schuberg,Terry Schuberg, Matthew Windquist, Eloise Lundberg, Joyce Conley, Karen Larsen.
Ongoing Prayers for:
Shirley Baumunk, Dick and Jackie Perrin, Debbie Hagedorn, Nancy McReynolds, Virginia Schuberg, Scott Weber, Keith White
Shirley Baumunk, Dick and Jackie Perrin, Debbie Hagedorn, Nancy McReynolds, Virginia Schuberg, Scott Weber, Keith White
Roger Cousineau Family
Loren Sheffer Family
Hospitality hour - We need sign up on the hospitality chart by the kitchen window to host a coffee and refreshment time after worship. Please check it over too see where you could host, maybe a special occasion, birthday, anniversary, etc.
Altar Flower chart: We have many dates available on the flower chart for you to choose for a special birthday or anniversary or in memory of a loved one. You can find it hanging on the Kiosk in the Narthex.
Please Note - Immanuel is starting a Communication Ministry Team. If you feel called to this ministry, please let David Scott know. Best to email him at DavidScott@ferris.edu. If you can let him know by January 30, that would be great.
Coming Soon to Immanuel A new pictorial directory for members, their family and friends will happen on Tuesday, May 8 & Wednesday, May 9 2018! We will start scheduling appointments for photography on April 8th following worship in the Narthex. Our appointments will range from 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm on those days. Members Each family will receive a complimentary 8 x 10 photograph and a free directory for participating! You will have to opportunity to purchase additional photographs for yourself, family and friends. A 20% coupon for Seniors, Military Service & First Responders is available. The coupon is available one per family which includes active &
retired U.S. Coast Guard or Reservists, as well as first responders: police,
fire fighters, etc. Please present proper ID when purchasing photographs.
retired U.S. Coast Guard or Reservists, as well as first responders: police,
fire fighters, etc. Please present proper ID when purchasing photographs.
Dump & Run - Collecting Unwanted Items from FSU Students
Finals week: Monday, April 30 thru Saturday May 5, 2018
It is time to start planning for Dump & run! As the FSU students move out during finals week, we will be gathering their unwanted items by placing containers in the fourteen residents' halls on campus. We will need drivers with vans or pickup trucks to go to the halls and bring everything back to Immanuel. We are hoping to get "young people" to carry the containers to and from the vehicles. The items will be sorted and weighed at the church and then distributed among seven local agencies to benefit those in need in our community.. Signup sheets for drivers and sorters will be on the counter in the congregational life center if you are interested in
helping. ~Thank you for your continuing support of this project! Social Concerns Committee~
Finals week: Monday, April 30 thru Saturday May 5, 2018
It is time to start planning for Dump & run! As the FSU students move out during finals week, we will be gathering their unwanted items by placing containers in the fourteen residents' halls on campus. We will need drivers with vans or pickup trucks to go to the halls and bring everything back to Immanuel. We are hoping to get "young people" to carry the containers to and from the vehicles. The items will be sorted and weighed at the church and then distributed among seven local agencies to benefit those in need in our community.. Signup sheets for drivers and sorters will be on the counter in the congregational life center if you are interested in
helping. ~Thank you for your continuing support of this project! Social Concerns Committee~
Do you enjoy moving the lawn? - Immanuel Lutheran will be having a sign-up sheet at the Congregational Life counter in the Narhex with areas of the lawn marked and you can choose dates that you could mow the lawn. Enjoy a nice summer day outside mowing! Contact Tom Manor for questions, (231-349-6977).
2018 ELCA Youth Gathering - What is the Gathering? The Gathering is an opportunity for groups of high school aged youth to experience four days of service, leadership and community. Convening for its 31st year. The Gathering offers participants an opportunity to experience meaningful worship, engage in small groups, grow in faith, and have a blast!
2018 Youth Gathering June 27--July 1, 2018
Website: www.elcalivingwater.com
ELCA Youth Gathering in Houston, TX
Voca Lyrica, under the direction of Ginny Kerwin, presents it annual spring concert on Sunday, April 22, at 4:00 p.m. in the Big Rapids High School Auditorium. The concert will include guest artists from the Big Rapids High School Performing Arts Department, The theme for the concert is "The Joy is in the Journey." admission to the concert is $10 for adults and $5 for preK-grade 12. Tickets are available from Great Lakes Book and Supply, The Old Pioneer Store and Emporium, Patterson's Flowers, Simply the Best (Canadian Lakes), from Voca Lyrica members, and at the door on the day of the performance.
Mecosta County Habitat for Humanity (MCHFH) ReStore - Donate - Shop - Volunteer - Our ReStore is located at 18387 Northland Drive, just north of the Big Rapids airport. The store is open Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.n., and Saturday's 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. We depend on community support through the donation of new and gently used items for resale including: building supplies, furniture, appliances and household items. If you have items to donate and are unable to deliver them, call us at 231 629-8700 to schedule a pick-up of your goods. We do not sell clothing or mattresses/box springs.
The money raised at the Resale Store is used to build affordable homes and assist qualifying homeowners right here in Mecosta County. During the last year, MCHFH has also begun to take on smaller construction projects and has been working to assist in critical home repairs for existing homeowners who qualify. You can learn more about us by visiting our website at www.mecostahabitat.org or going to our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/mchfhs
The money raised at the Resale Store is used to build affordable homes and assist qualifying homeowners right here in Mecosta County. During the last year, MCHFH has also begun to take on smaller construction projects and has been working to assist in critical home repairs for existing homeowners who qualify. You can learn more about us by visiting our website at www.mecostahabitat.org or going to our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/mchfhs
