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,
Nedra & Steve Neumann's daughter Samantha, Dee Neumann, Steve Neumann,
Judy O'Dell's sister Bea, Linda Obermier's daughter Sara, Betty Nelson's son Mike,
Phil & Maggie Keating
EVERGREEEN TERRACE: Dorothy Burch, Bill Pemberton, Shirley Schumaker, Shirley Fitzgerald
THE BROOK: Marcy Nelson
THE FIELDS: Ramona O'Brien
HOMEBOUND: Leroy Larson
Marilyn Hill - on hospice
Family of Wayne Schuberg
Family of Sally Barr
Family of Bill Beghein
Family of Fred Jackson
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) 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. In early 2026, we replaced the lighting in the sanctuary with LED fixtures, including lighting in the steeple. Our deepest appreciation to Gunder Myran for providing the funding for this capital improvement. 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 SEPTEMBER:
Sept 6: September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. One in three children in the United States has a problem being overweight or obese. Childhood obesity puts children at risk for health problems usually only seen in adults, like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. The good news is that it can be prevented. Encourage families to go on walks together, keep low calorie fruits and vegetables available for snacks and keep a weekly record of weights.
Sept 13: September is National Cholesterol Education Month. Cholesterol is a waxy fat found naturally in the human body and in many foods. Our bodies need cholesterol to function normally and make all we need. Too much cholesterol can build up in our arteries. After a while these cholesterol deposits narrow our arteries and put a person at risk for heart disease and stroke. High cholesterol usually doesn’t have any symptoms, but a simple blood test your doctor can order will let you know if it is high and what can be done about it by life style changes and/or medications. Even children, especially if obese, can have high cholesterol.
Sept 20: September is Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month. Atrial Fibrillation is a type of irregular heartbeat. Normally your heartbeat is 80-100 per minute. In atrial fibrillation the rate can go as high as 175 beats per minute. Atrial fibrillation is called when two of the upper chambers of the heart beat unpredictably and sometimes rapidly which can cause blood to collect in the heart and form a clot which can travel to the brain and cause a stroke. Atrial fibrillation is more common in people 65 years and older and with people who have high blood pressure, heart disease or diabetes. Diagnosing and treating atrial fibrillation prevents 65-80% of strokes!
Sept 27: September is Prostatic Cancer Awareness Month. Prostate Cancer is cancer that occurs in a man’s prostate, a small walnut-shaped bland that produces seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. Some symptoms include difficult urination, blood in the urine, pelvic area pain and because the tumor may progress slowly, some doctors prefer waiting for surgery. Other options include surgery, radiation, hormone therapy, chemotherapy or a combination.
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:
AUGUST Canned green beans
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.
AUGUST Peas
SEPTEMBER Mushroom Soup
OCTOBER Sweet potatoes
NOVEMBER Gravy
DECEMBER Instant mashed potatoes
AUGUST Peas
SEPTEMBER Mushroom Soup
OCTOBER Sweet potatoes
NOVEMBER Gravy
DECEMBER Instant mashed potatoes
