Mission & Ministry Moments
"E-Version Edition"
Weekend of February 17 & 18 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 21 “Courageous Living”
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“Proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness”
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We are also taking donations of Silent Auction Gift Baskets and Wine for the Wine Grab.
Please contact Natasha at:
NIrish@fils.org
for additional information or with questions.
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GATHERINGS IN GOD’S WORD
Sundays, Weekly
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9:30 am Bible Study for adults (River of Life Campus)
Bible Study Topic: Luther Film
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10:10 am FIL Bible Blast & Sermon Rewind
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 21st
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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: February 22nd
Study Topic: Stay at Home of Have a Career—What’s a Mom to do?
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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
Kristin Czisny, Tyler Schleg, Clay Felmer, Aaron McCatty, Greg Highstrom, Stephen Delcuze, Robert Brooks, Eric Albrecht.
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!
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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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“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1 NIV)
Are you going through a difficult time - emotionally, spiritually, or relationally? You don’t have to suffer alone. Our Stephen Ministers are trained care givers, ready to listen, care for, and encourage you, pray with and for you, and provide confidential, one-to-one Christian care to help you through whatever it is that you are facing. To find out more, either for yourself or someone you care about, you are encouraged to contact Pastor Reichmann at 377-6610. (Please remember to ask permission before referring another person.)
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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-tuned to your instincts, using common sense or emotional intelligence, taking instructions from others, being accountable to others (do they know where you are), and 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 and 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
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Meets Semi-Monthly September - May, 2nd & 4th Thursday at 9:00 am
) Next Meeting: February 22nd
Our topic will be
"Stay at Home or Have a Career - What's a Mom to Do?"
It's the ongoing debate that tears women apart. Is a mom better because she stays home with her kids or if she works outside the home? Instead of dividing moms against each other, this conversation helps moms find common ground, appreciate the place God has them, and encourage each other.
FREE CHILDCARE is provided with a bible story, craft, and snack.
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Understanding and Answering Atheism
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Friday, February 23rd- 5:00 pm - 8 pm &
Saturday, February 24th - 8:00 am – 3:30 pm
Prerecorded presentations of world-class speakers on topics related to atheism. This conference was held June 23-24, 2017 from the Zacharias Institute in Alpharetta, Georgia
Lunch served on Saturday
Suggested donation of $10 per person for materials, snacks and lunch
Please register at:
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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
Each month there are opportunities to help in area nursing homes by assisting those in wheel chairs to get to a common area for a time of devotion and singing. The next opportunities are
McKinley Place – February 20th 6:00 pm and Hamburg Home – February 27th 6:30 pm
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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 NEEDED, VOLUNTEERS
that is, 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.
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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GARDEN MINISTRY
The River of Life Community Garden is having their first meeting of 2018 on
Tuesday, February 20th at 5:00 pm.
Anyone interested in being a part of our Garden Ministry should attend. We are looking for new gardeners as well as those who love gardening and/or just want to be a part of service to the community, especially our support of the Saukville Food Pantry. Contact Teresa or Chris for more information:
rolcommunitygarden@gmail.com
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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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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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FATHER & KIDS BOWLING EVENT
The FIL Men’s Club is hosting an event for Fathers and their 4K - 1st grade children to bowl on Saturday, March 17th at 9:00 am - 10:30 am & 10:30 am - Noon at Cedars III. This is a FREE event. Please register at:
https://tinyurl.com/FILMensClubBowling
or call the office.
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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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We are seeking donations for snacks for our DC4K program. Please contact Barb at
bmeyer@fils.org
if you can help.
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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
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Please note rehearsal will move the week of February 18th from February 22nd to February 21st 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!!!
Vacation Bible School
June 18-22
Registration Information Coming Soon!
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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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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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