HEALTH AND HEALING CONCERNS FOR:
Nancy McReynolds, Melanie Richardson, Helen Engstrom, Helen Shotwell-Jones,
Marcy Nelson, Carol Wilson-Jungck, judy O'Dell, Diane Manor, Cindi Neumann, Joyce Conley,
Nedra & Steve Neumann's daughter Samantha, Austin Barnes.
EVERGREEEN TERRACE: Dorothy Burch, Bill Pemberton, Shirley Schumaker, Shirley Fitzgerald
THE BROOK: Marcy Nelson, Joyce Conley
THE FIELDS: Ramona O'Brien
HOMEBOUND: Leroy Larson
Marilyn Hill - on hospice
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.
Current Office Hours: Our office hours are 9am-4pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (closed on Monday and Friday) to allow for ample cross-training time for Linda and Cindi to familiarize themselves with all of our programs and procedures (Cindi works Tuesdays and Thursdays, and Linda works all three days). We will continue to evaluate the potential for reopening on Mondays. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and are extremely grateful for your understanding!
Building/Grounds Update: During 2025, we seal coated and stripped the driveway and parking lot, replaced the parking lot fixtures with new LED fixtures, replaced lights at the entrance sign and various light fixtures throughout the building. We had maintenance performed on the heating and cooling systems and on the industrial dishwasher. Soon we will be replacing lighting in the sanctuary with LED fixtures, including lighting in the steeple. Future projects include some interior painting and roof shingle replacements. We will be actively searching for roofing estimates in 2026.
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, hats, mittens and scarves.
Blood pressure checks given as needed.
OUR HEALTH NEWS FOR MARCH:
The wintery days have been quite fierce with the very low temperatures in February. Hopefully your homes are warm and you are dressed heavily when going outdoors. Come and worship with us and enjoy the Lenten meals (soup and bread) at ILC on Wednesdays at 6:00 pm starting March 4th.
March 1st - March is Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month. Traumatic brain injury occurs when an external mechanical force causes brain dysfunction such as a severe blow to the head or a bullet wound. Mild symptoms can occur immediately or days or weeks after the traumatic event. Possible symptoms include loss of consciousness, confusion or disorientation, loss of memory or concentration, headache, nausea and vomiting, loss of balance, mood swings, and sleep disturbances. It’s best to have a physician examine a person who has had a recent head trauma.
March 8th - March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colon cancer is cancer of the large intestine, whereas rectal cancer is cancer of the last several inches of the colon—together they are called colorectal cancers. Most cases of colorectal cancer start as harmless clumps of cells or polyps which later can become cancerous. This is why colonoscopy is recommended—to check for polyps and remove them before they can become colon cancer. When was your last colonoscopy?
March 15th - March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a nervous system disease that affects the brain and spinal cord by damaging the myelin sheath (material covering and protecting nerve cells). This damage can include visual disturbances, muscle weakness, balance and coordination problems, sensations such as numbness or “pins and needles”, and thinking and memory problems. It may be an autoimmune disease, where the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells in the body. MS occurs more in women than men. There is no cure, but medication, physical and occupational therapy can help to control some of the symptoms.
March 22nd - March is Intellectual Disability (Mental Retardation) Month. This is a disorder which appears early in life; it includes a component relating to mental functioning and also a component relating to being able to function in one’s own environment. There may be delays or difficulties in oral language development, memory and social skills, problem-solving skills, and self-help ability. Possible causes include genetics, fetal alcohol syndrome, problems during pregnancy, lack of oxygen at birth, exposure to infectious disease or to toxins (lead and/or mercury), and iodine deficiency.
March 29th - When one visits his/her health care provider, one’s VITAL SIGNS will be checked; they include temperature, blood pressure, heart rate (pulse), respiratory rate, and now the 5th vital sign, PAIN (which is usually rated on a scale of 1 to 10, one being the least and 10 the most). Vital signs can vary with age, weight, gender, and overall health. Blood oxygenation saturation may also be monitored.
PROVERBS 3:3
“Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart”
Love in Christ,
Phyllis Lindsey, Parish Nurse
Shepherd's Hooks & Needles
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:
FEBRUARY Pancake mix and syrup
MARCH Tuna
APRIL Macaroni or spaghetti & sauce
MAY Canned pasta
JUNE Pork & beans and black beans
JULY Boxed mac & cheese
AUGUST Canned green beans
SEPTEMBER Canned corn
OCTOBER Canned carrots
NOVEMBER Cranberry sauce & boxed dressing
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.
MARCH Fruit - any kind
APRIL Macaroni & Cheese
MAY Spaghetti Sauce
JUNE Vegetables - any canned
JULY Juice
AUGUST Peas
SEPTEMBER Mushroom Soup
OCTOBER Sweet potatoes
NOVEMBER Gravy
MARCH Fruit - any kind
APRIL Macaroni & Cheese
MAY Spaghetti Sauce
JUNE Vegetables - any canned
JULY Juice
AUGUST Peas
SEPTEMBER Mushroom Soup
OCTOBER Sweet potatoes
NOVEMBER Gravy
