Mission & Ministry Moments
"E-Version Edition"
Weekend of February 24 & 25 2018
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Our mission is to reach up to God; to reach in to each other; and to reach out to others.
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LIFE WITH CHRIST
This Lenten worship series for the weekends of Lent, as well as Holy Week worship, identifies areas of life in which we join with Jesus in living the life He has called us to embrace. We do this by walking through the Gospels to see the love of Christ that rescued us from the stain of sin, the grip of the grave and the gates of hell. We also learn from Jesus how to navigate this life as we live with the promise of life eternal by faith in Him.
February 28 “Patience”
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Deadline Is Wednesday, February 28th
Please contact Natasha at:
NIrish@fils.org
for additional information or with questions.
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GATHERINGS IN GOD’S WORD
undays, Weekly
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9:30 am Bible Study for adults (River of Life Campus)
Bible Study Topic: Jesus’ Parables
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10:10 am FIL Bible Blast & Sermon Rewind
(No Bible Study on March 4th)
Tuesdays, Semi-Monthly - Next Study: February 27th
Bible Study Topic: The Gospel of Luke
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2nd & 4th Weeks at 9:00 am Cami Juergensen
Leads Ladies' Bible Study (River of Life Campus)
Wednesdays, Weekly - Next Study: February 28th
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9:00 am Pastor Raasch leads a Bible Study for adults
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(No 7:00 pm Bible Study During Lent)
Thursdays, Semi-Monthly - Next Study: March 8th
Study Topic: Keeping Love Alive
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2nd & 4th Weeks at 9:00 am Where Moms Connect (An Adult Ministry for Women of all ages)
Fridays, Monthly - Next Study: March 9th
Note Date Change
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1st Friday at 6:00 am Pastor Raasch leads a “Breakfast Bible Study” for adults
Saturdays, Semi-Monthly - Next Study: March 3rd
Study Topic: WHAT ON EARTH AM I HERE FOR ? (Based on Rick Warren's book "The Purpose Driven Life")
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1st & 3rd Weeks at 7:30 am Men’s Bible Study
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PRAYERS FOR MILITARY AND MISSIONARIES OF OUR CONGREGATION AND THEIR FAMILIES
Eric Albrecht, Kristin Czisny, Tyler Schleg, Clay Felmer, Aaron McCatty, Greg Highstrom, Stephen Delcuze, Robert Brooks.
PASTOR’S PRAYER PARTNERS PETITIONS
This weekly email communication outlines those for whom we pray (including individuals, families, ministries). A copy of the most recent email is also available on the information desk at FIL.
ROL SUNDAY SCHOOL
Class starts after the 8:30 am service
in the Fellowship Hall. Students should get a snack and beverage from the refreshments available after the 8:30 am worship and bring to class. Children age 3 - 8th grade are all welcome.
BIBLE BLAST
At FIL from 10:10 am - 10:30 am. 3K thru 1st grade: Nursery Classroom (steps from the church narthex on the right) ~ 2nd –12th Grade: School lunchroom. The attendees are placed in grade-level small groups.
SERMON REWIND
Have you ever wanted to speak up during a sermon and say, “Pastor, can you repeat that last comment, I didn’t quite get that.” How about, “I really don’t understand where you are going with this message, Pastor!” SERMON REWIND can be your opportunity to do just that. SERMON REWIND will take place in the Fellowship Hall at FIL from 10:10 am - 10:30 am each Sunday morning. You can get your questions answered or get a sneak peek at the sermon of that day. It is an informal Q&A-based discussion, so bring your questions and your sermon outline!
(NO Sermon Rewind On Sunday March 4th)
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REACHING IN TO EACH OTHER
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HOSPITAL NOTIFICATION
Please call the church office if you wish to have a pastor visit while in the hospital.
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What Is A Stephen Minister? A Stephen Minister is . . .
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a child of God who walks beside a person who is hurting (not a counselor or therapist)
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a caring Christian friend who takes the time to listen (not a problem solver)
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a lay person who has received 50 hours of training in how to provide distinctively Christian care (not a casual visitor)
If you would consider allowing a Stephen Minister to walk with you on your journey, please contact Pastor Reichmann at 377-6610 for more information.
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INTERGEN LIFE
Intergen Life events are open to women of all ages and are held on the CUW campus in the Friends of Concordia Room. Refreshments are provided at these FREE events. For additional information contact Bonnie at 262-375-1786 or
wtreloar@wi.rr.com
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Book Talk
Monday, March 5th at 7:00 pm
, we will tackle Chapter 6 of
The End of Me
by Kyle Idleman. Entitled “Helpless to be Empowered”, we’ll discuss how Jesus knows everything about us, yet still loves us. Fearful of change, ashamed of our condition, thinking we can’t be anything but helpless? We are reminded that WE CAN…with the help ONLY Jesus can provide.
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LWML
(
Meets Monthly September - May, 2nd Tuesday at 7:00 pm)
Next Meeting: March 13th
Our program will be Mr. Terry Zimmerman who will teach us self-defense. This will be a blessing as he instructs us in ways we can protect ourselves, and others. I am sure he will tell us this has nothing to do with luck but rather being in tune with your instincts, using common sense or emotional intelligence, taking instructions from others, being accountable to others (do they know where you are), and engaging practical safety factors. Ladies, this will prove to be an advantageous opportunity to learn. We invite you to share in this program and share some St. Patrick festivities with our members. We will end with a business meeting which will entail a slate of officers to be presented.
SPRING RALLY
Please note the date for this event has changed to
Saturday, April 14th
. Additional details will be forthcoming.
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WHERE MOMS CONNECT
(
Meets Semi-Monthly September - May, 2nd & 4th Thursday at 9:00 am
) Next Meeting: March 8th
We will focus on “
Keeping Love Alive
”. We all have relationships we want to stay strong – friendships, family relationships, and marriages. This session features an interview with a couple who made it through a tough time and gives practical insights for keeping love alive in a marriage or friendship.
FREE CHILDCARE is provided with a bible story, craft, and snack.
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Joining a ministry group is a great way to get involved with your Family of Faith!
Visit our
website
to learn more about our Adult Ministry opportunities.
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GLORY AND PRAISE
There are opportunities to help in area nursing homes by assisting those in wheel chairs get to a common area for a time of devotion and singing. The next opportunities are
Hamburg Home – February 27th 6:30 pm
,
Lasata - March 20th 6:15 pm, Glory & Praise Harrison Home - March 27th 6:30 pm
. Contact Betty at (414) 702-7920 for more information.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
CHILDCARE
Help with childcare during Where Moms Connect sessions. If you’d be willing to help either on a regular or just occasional basis please call Jane at (262) 993-7970.
A FEW MORE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
to visit shut-ins once a month. We have several new shut-ins and could use a few more helpers to spread cheer. Call Karen at 262-692-9227
LASATA CARE CENTER
is looking for volunteers to assist their staff with simple game and craft programs. The volunteer time can be on a regular basis or on-call basis during the week or on the weekends. Please contact Teri or July at (262) 512-2804 or
tzupan@co.ozaukee.wi.us
for more information or express your interest.
SAUKVILLE FOOD PANTRY
Donations can be placed in the designated bins at FIL and ROL.
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THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS
If you’re an eligible Thrivent Financial member and have Choice Dollars
®
available to direct, please keep First Immanuel in mind.
All 2017 Choice Dollars® have been made available for members to direct. 2017 Choice Dollars expire on March 31, 2018.
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DISASTER RELIEF TEAM
Another South Wisconsin District Disaster Relief Team is forming
NOW
to help the recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. This team will be going to Port Arthur, Texas, leaving
Friday, March 9
and returning
Friday, March 16.
This 12-person volunteer team will travel by van and stay at Trinity Lutheran Church in Port Arthur. Work will include site preparation, drywall installation, home restoration, and site clean-up. The cost is $25 per volunteer for required background checks.
Your prayers and monetary donations are also welcome to support the efforts of our relief teams. n
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FEBRUARY MISSION 2018 GUATEMALA MISSIONS
A group from FIL will travel to La Majada, Zacapa, Guatemala from April 14-21, 2018. We are asking for your help by contributing to our Mission/Construction Challenge. Check the February Newsletter for more information. Our goal is to raise $7,500. The more we raise, the more we will be able to accomplish!
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EXTRA NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES
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CELEBRATE SPRING
Support our current 6
th
& 7
th
Graders as they prepare for the trip to Washington D.C.!
Beginning March 1
st
and continuing through May 4
th
FILS 6
th
& 7
th
Grade students are selling gift certificates for Groth’s Country Gardens to raise money for their 2019 Washington D.C. field trip. You may use these
$20
certificates to purchase any merchandise (annuals, perennials, vegetable plants, hanging baskets, floral arrangements, etc). Five dollars of every gift certificate you purchase will help send these students to our nation’s capital. Groth’s also hosts
planting classes
where you can use your gift certificate. Learn more at:
http://www.grothscountrygardens.com/plantingclasses.html
You may also purchase the certificate in the FIL Church/School Office. Please contact Dawn Walker
dwalker@fils.org
or Julie Weber
jweber@fils.org
for more information.
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SEEKING COFFEE MAKER
ROL’s Coffee Ministry is looking for a 30 cup coffee maker to help streamline the coffee service after the 8:30 am worship as well as before and during the 10:45 am Café Service. If you have one that you no longer use and would like to donate it, contact Danielle at
dhalpin@fils.org
or the main church office.
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RIVER OF LIFE EASTER CHOIR
We will have our first rehearsal on Thursday, February 22nd 7;00 pm - 8:00 pm at the River of Life Campus. Rehearsals will continue each Thursday until Easter. The Choir will sing on Easter Sunday at the 8:30 am Service. Singers of all ages and abilities are welcome! For more information, contact Jennifer at (262) 302-0175 or
jenni@ctrpnt.com
. Come join us as we "make a joyful noise" at Easter!
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NAMI OZAUKEE
Caring for Someone with Mental Illness? Consider attending a 12 session Family to Family Class on Tuesday nights from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm beginning on February 27th, 2018
Registration for this FREE class is open now. Please email
namiozaukee@gmail.com
or call (262) 243-3627 to register or learn more.
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BOWL FOR KIDS SAKE
FIL Men’s club is sponsoring Bowl for Kids Sake again this year. Members who want to participate have a minimum pledge/ bowler is $75 instead of $100. This is the biggest fund raiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Make plans to bowl with us on March 16th. For more information or to register contact Dwight (262) 377-3602 or
dwmiller@wi.rr.com
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SHARE-A-MEAL
Bring a prepared meal to someone in need. The freezer is now conveniently located next to the Christian care center. If you have questions or would like to help cook meals contact Mary at
mary@labudde.com.
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CHILDREN’S DEVOTIONS
Please help yourself to the children’s devotional books that can be found at FIL/ROL.
Happy Times
is for those who are ages 3-5 and
My Devotions
for those 8-
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FAMILY VOLLEYBALL
Join us at
6:20 pm on Sundays
for family volleyball. All are welcome!
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Please consider providing flowers for our weekly services. This could be an opportunity to recognize a special occasion or just because. There is a sign-up board just off the narthex—contact the church office if you want to have your donation recognized in the worship folder and/or given to a shut-in after services are done for the wee
k.
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Meets
Thursdays at 7:30 pm
. For more information contact Ellen at
etolzman@aol.com
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FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING
Karen, a Certified Parish Nurse, will be doing blood pressure screening
1st Sunday of the month 8:00 am - 8:30 am at ROL
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION - HOW TO PRINT YOUR 2017 GIVING STATEMENT
Print your 2017 “Giving Statement” by following this procedure.
1. Log into Within My Reach
2. Click on the $ on the LEFT side of screen
3. Click on Schedule/History
4. Click on “Giving Statement” on the far right side of page
5. Click on Quick Date range
6. Scroll down to last year
7. Print
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SAVE THE DATE!
First Immanuel’s VBS
June 18th - 22nd
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Children age 4 - Entering 5th grade
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DID YOU KNOW...
The Weekly Mission & Ministry Moments is a primary tool to communicate events and other information with the FIL/ROL community of faith.
Please email
communications@fils.org
to have information about your ministry, event, etc. distributed and promoted.
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WEDNESDAY, February 28, 2018
First Immanuel (Cedarburg)
9:00 am Adult Bible Class
11:00 am & 6:30 pm Lenten Worship Service
Noon and 5:30 Lenten Meal
5:30 Faith Education Grades 5 - 8
THURSDAY, March 1, 2018
First Immanuel (Cedarburg)
7:30 Senior Choir
FRIDAY, March 2, 2018
SATURDAY, March 3, 2018
First Immanuel (Cedarburg)
5:00 pm Traditional Worship (w.comm)
SUNDAY, March 4, 2018
First Immanuel (Cedarburg)
7:30 am Traditional Worship (w.comm)
9:00 am Traditional Worship
10:10 am and Bible Blast
(no Sermon re-wind )
10:35 am Contemporary Worship (w.comm)
6:20 pm Family Volleyball
River of Life Worship (Saukville
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8:30 am Traditional Worship (w.comm)
9:30 am Sunday School
(No Adult Bible class)
10:45 am Café Worship (w.comm)
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First Immanuel Lutheran Church and School
W67N622 Evergreen Blvd., Cedarburg, WI 53012
Phone: (262) 377-6610
River of Life
598 Hillcrest Road, Saukville, WI 53080
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