Mission & Ministry Moments
August 5 & 6, 2017
 Our mission is to reach up to God; to reach in to each other; and to reach out to others.

First Immanuel
Men’s Club


17TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING
Monday, August 14th, 2017
 
  • 11:30 am Shotgun Start
  • (Scramble Format, Box Lunch, Free Beer & Soda on Course)
  • 5:00 pm Dinner, Raffle / Auction
  • $125 per Golfer
 
Registration Deadline:  August 7, 2016
Registration and sponsorship forms available in Church Narthex and office.
Contact Kevin Prom at kprom@sbcglobal.net or (262) 685-7313 with any questions.  

August Mission Of The Month

Capstone Ministries is a ministry to the street children of Kenya reconciling them to their families. To date over 329 children have been reconciled with their families.
 
Give to the  Mission of the Month

MEN’S CLUB CHICKEN PICNIC
Sunday, August 13th
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  School Cafeteria 
Free Will Donation

Please join us for an afternoon of food & fellowship!

This year FIL Men’s Club will be supporting: FIL’s Missions, School Science Lab Equipment, Living Word Lutheran High School,  7th/8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip, along with many other projects. Can’t wait to see you there!

REACHING UP TO GOD
  GATHERINGS IN GOD’S WORD

Sundays Weekly  - Resumes In September 10th

  •  9:00 a.m. Adult Bible Study
  • NEW TIME 9:30 am Dr.s’ Juergensen & Natzke Lead Bible Study  for adults (ROL Sanctuary)  

Tuesday Semi-Monthly - Resumes September 12th

  •  2nd & 4th Weeks at 9:00 am Ladies Bible Study(ROL Fellowship Hall)  

Wednesday Weekly - Next Study: August 9th

  •  9:00 am Pastor Raasch leads a Bible Study for adults

Thursday Weekly - Resumes In September

Friday Monthly - Next Study: September 1th

  •  1st Friday at 6:00 am Pastor Raasch Leads a “Breakfast Bible Study” for adults

 Saturday Semi-Monthly- Next Study: September 2nd

  •  1st & 3rd Weeks at 7:30 am “Bondage Breakers” Men’s Bible Study  
PRAYERS FOR MILITARY AND MISSIONARIES OF OUR CONGREGATION AND THEIR FAMILIES  Stephen Delcuze, Robert Brooks, Eric Albrecht, Kristin Czisny, Tyler Schleg, Clay Felmer, Aaron McCatty, Greg Highstrom.  If you have a currently deployed family member, please contact Danielle dhalpin@fils.org or the office.

SUNDAY SCHOOL Resumes September 10th!  At FIL the classes will start at 9:00 am. At ROL the class will start at 9:30 am (note the new time) in the fellowship hall.  Contact Pastor Seban  tseban@fils.org for volunteer opportunities.

GLORY AND PRAISE Resumes in September. Contact Betty at (414) 702-7920 for more information. 

ADULT CHOIR Rehearsals Resume September 7th at 7:30 pm. Contact Ellen at etolzman@aol.com for more information. 
REACHING IN TO EACH OTHER

CARE MINISTRIES


SHARE A MEAL PROGRAM Know someone who was just released from the hospital, recovering from an illness, had a death in the family etc.? Bring them a meal! They are sure to appreciate it.


Learn more about all of our Care Ministires at: 
http://www.filministries.org/care-ministries/
 

STEPHEN MINISTRY - NEXT MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 7TH, 7:30 PM

But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint."  (Isaiah 40:31)  When an event shakes up your world, you can either let it hurt you or help you. If you would like help in turning a life crisis into an opportunity of growth and faith, a Stephen Minister is ready to help you. To request the care of a Stephen Minister, you may contact Pastor Reichmann at 377-6610. Please obtain permission first if you wish to refer someone else. Stephen Ministry is a free service open to both FIL members and to those in our community. 



ADULT MINISTRIES

REACH GROUPS REACH group is a small gathering of members that meet on a regular basis to help each other build a relationship with God and others. Prayer and Bible study are two objectives as is service to others, whether individually or as a group. Click  here to learn more about REACH groups

INTERGEN LIFE  
(Meets September - May on the 2nd & 4th Thursday at 7:00 pm at CUW) Next Meeting: TBA



LADIES AID  (Meets September - May on the 1st Tuesday at 11:30 am) Next Meeting: September 5th

LWML(Meets September - May on the 2nd Tuesday at 7:00 pm) Next Meeting: September 12th
The LWML focuses on affirming each woman in her relationship with Christ to enable her to be in ministry among the people of the world.
WHERE MOM’S CONNECT  (Meets September - May on the 2nd & 4th Thursday at 9:00 am)  First Meeting:  Thursday, September 14th  Where Mom’s Connect provides a place of nurture for women to find support, learn from each other and build lasting friendships while growing in their walk with God.To access the online registration form click  here.

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. 
FAMILY VOLLEYBALL (Meets Fall - Spring Sundays at 6:20 pm)
 REACHING OUT IN SERVICE
  COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

SAUKVILLE COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY One Saturday morning per month from 9:00 - 11:00 am, this group could use your help. If you are interested, please contact Jill at  volunteer.pantry@att.net.

MILWAUKEE RESCUE MISSION-SERVE A MEA L Consider this volunteer opportunity!  On the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month.  Participants leave Cedarburg at 3:00 pm and return around 6:30 pm.  For additional information call the church office or contact Karl at  kroeske@fils.org. 
ADOPT A HIGHWAY 2017 Again this year, First Immanuel is responsible for picking up trash along the section of Wauwatosa Road between Pioneer Road and Western Avenue.  Please consider helping on the next cleanup day Saturday, September 9th. To express your interest to help, contact Karl at kroeske@fils.org or call the office (262) 377-6610.
CHURCH VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 
 WILL YOU HELP?  We want to grow the list of people who serve as Worship Presenters (manage the Worship PowerPoints).  If you are interested in this role, please contact Donna in the church office dtanel@fils.org.  You will be sent the worship schedule and you can sign-up when you are available. No experience is needed, but being reliable and the ability to follow the worship service is! 

Did you know??? Between FIL/ROL we need 6 Worship Presenters each week - up to 10 during Advent & Lent. 
EXTRA NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES
AFTER SCHOOL CARE POSITIONS AVAILABLE

FILS is looking for energetic, patient, and nurturing individuals who enjoy working with young children to offer care and teaching support in our After School Care Program.  The hours for these positions would be from 2:30 pm- 6:00 pm.  Applicants must have a High School diploma and early childhood experience is preferred. 

For more information on these positions please contact Denise Kegley, Early Childhood Director at First Immanuel Lutheran School:   262-377-6610 or  dkeley@fils.org.  (Applications can be sent to this email.)

For more information on First Immanuel Lutheran School, please go to  www.filschool.org.  
HEAD COOK NEEDED PART-TIME 

The food service company, Taher, Inc., is looking for a reliable and responsible Head Cook to take over the school lunch operation at First Immanuel Lutheran School.

This is a part-time position during the school year.
  • Job responsibilities include:
  • Receiving and storing food items
  • Preparing and serving food for school lunch service
  • Carefully following recipes
  • Keeping accurate production records
  • Dishwashing
  • Maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen
  • Safe food handling
  • Good leadership skills 

Preferred applicants will have at least one year experience in food service and be able to attain a ServSafe Certificate. 

Please contact Stanley at Taher, Inc. at 414-442-5854 or s.tom@taher.com to apply or for more information.
HIRING PART-TIME MUSIC TEACHER / PART TIME COMPUTER TEACHER 
Mt. Calvary Lutheran School, Milwaukee is seeking a part-time teacher to teach classroom music in 4K through 8th grade and facilitate a Gr. 2-4 choir and Gr. 5-8 choir (approx. 16 hours per week).  They are also looking for a part-time computer/technology teacher to provide computer instruction to students in 4K-8th Grade (16 hours per week).  Please contact Principal Carrie Miller at  millerc@mtcalvary-mke.org or (414) 873-3466 if you are interested or for additional information.
The Ladies Aid Quilting Group is collecting donations for the hygiene kits  they are making  for girls in Africa, Guatemala and Ghana.  Items can be brought to the donation bin in the Fellowship Hall. They are especially  looking for: small bars for wrapped soap, gallon size zip lock bags, microfiber wash cloths.  Monetary donations are also welcome for purchasing materials and supplies.

Donations of new/gently used books, wooden & 100-200 piece puzzles and building toys for 3-year-olds are welcome as we outfit our new 3K classroom.  Please bring donations to the office. 
BOAR’S HEAD FESTIVAL Experience the 40th annual festival at Concordia University Ann Arbor. The students, faculty and staff will come together to enact medieval Christmas traditions and the story of Christ’s birth in a moving spectacle.   See complete Tour information at  www.cuw.edu/alumni/events.  
RIVER OF LIFE - WORSHIP & EDUCATION SESSION For 6-weeks, beginning Sunday, September 10, 2017, we will alter our worship schedule to include a dedicated education session.  

The trial schedule is as follows: 
8:30 - 9:30 am Traditional Worship
9:30 - 10:25 am Dedicated Education Session
Sunday School (fellowship hall) & Adult Bible Class (café service sanctuary)
10:25 - 10:45 am Fellowship
10:45 - 11:45 am Contemporary Café Worship
EDUCATIONAL GRANT PROGRAM Applications are being accepted now until September 1st for our educational grant program for high school, college and seminary students. To qualify for an educational grant applicants must be a member in good standing of First Immanuel Lutheran. High school students are expected to be active in worship at one of the ministry centers of First Immanuel Lutheran and also active the Bible studies and activities of the First Immanuel Lutheran  youth program. Contact Danielle for more information and an application at dhalpin@fils.org.
SUNDAY, August 6, 2017
First Immanuel (Cedarburg)
7:30 am Traditional Worship (w.comm)
9:00 am Traditional Worship
10:35 am Contemporary Worship (w.comm)
 
River of Life Worship (Saukville)
9:00 am Traditional Worship (w.comm)
 10:30 am Café Worship (w.comm)

MONDAY, August 7, 2017
7:00 pm Stephen Ministry

TUESDAY, August 8, 2017
 
WEDNESDAY, August 9, 217
9:00 am Adult Bible Class 
 
THURSDAY, August 10, 2017
 
FRIDAY, August 11, 2017 
Office Closes At 3:00 pm

SATURDAY, August 12, 2017
First Immanuel (Cedarburg)
5:00 pm Traditional Worship  (w.comm)
 
SUNDAY, August 13, 2017
First Immanuel (Cedarburg)
7:30 am Traditional Worship
9:00 am Traditional Worship  (w.comm)
10:35 am Contemporary Worship
 
River of Life Worship (Saukville)
9:00 am Traditional Worship (w.comm)
10:30 am Café Worship

BACK TO SCHOOL BLESSING

We will include a Back To School Blessing for all students during each worship service the weekend of August 26th & 27th.  Students can bring their backpack to worship and everyone is encouraged to bring a donation of school supplies to be given to children in need in the area.  Donations can be brought to worship that weekend or to the school office prior to that.  
FILS BACK TO SCHOOL 
First day of school for the 2017-2018 school year is Wednesday, August 23rd!

Our All School Open House & Orientation on Monday, August 21st will also include a Back To School Blessing. Donations of school supplies are welcome as a part of this event as well.  
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