Another successful Manna For Malawi was held Sunday, June 24th at the Woodtick in Cuyuna. The event featured music by Reverend Raven and the Chain Smoking' Altar Boys, a band from Wisconsin and Gravel Roads, a band from the twin cities. area.
A spaghetti dinner was provided by Maucieri's Catering and served by volunteers. Beverages were provided by Mixed Company.
Members of CREW were present to do face painting and assist with other children's activities. Tied balloons tied by Sandy and Clarence Lundquist were a bighit with the children. Games were also provided for the children.
A silent auction with some great prizes was held during the event. Raffle tickets for other prizes were sold prior to
the event and drawn at the end of the event.
Raffle Winners
Mountain Bike: Hilary Kmit
Two Kyaks: Mike Beseres
43" TV: Josh Garard
Portable grill: Elizabeth Mattson
$200 cash: Eileen Patrick
Shooting Star Casino pkg: Ginny Larson
$100 cash: Michelle Rice
Queen bed raffle donated by Crosby Mattress: LuAnn Henrichs
After expenses approximately $25,000 was raised by this event. This money along with funds already in the Malawi account will be used to buy a tractor for the project in Malawi.
Children's Ministry
Sunday School
Sunday School does not meet during the summer months. Sunday School will resume in September.
Vacation Bible School
Family Vacation Bible School will be held August 5th through 9th from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. The theme for this year is "Babylon: Daniel's Courage in Captivity." Family VBS is a learning event for the whole family. A meal will be provided each evening.
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here for the registration form. Please complete and turn the form into the church office.
VBS Float
Immanuel's float in the Fourth of July parade advertising Vacation Bible School won second place. Thank you to Brenda Bongs for organizing this effort and to all of those who helped to build the float.
Youth Ministry
CREW
by John Gordon, Youth Ministry Coordinator
I am excited about being the new director of youth ministries here at Immanuel Lutheran Church Crosby. After 6 years with our Resort adventure, Kristi and I look forward refocusing our lives in Jesus and youth. We will be continuing our youth CREW traditions of Wednesday night / twice a month meetings. We are looking forward to teaching, learning, and creating a fun culture for our youth.
I will be
spending the rest of summer looking at other youth ministries in the Brainerd Lakes area for fresh ideas to enhance our Wednesday night meetings. As we're halfway through summer, things always seem to mover faster this time of year. We invite all you to join us anytime on Wednesday nights to share your story, wisdom and life lessons with all of us. Christ is in our CREW!
John A. Gordon
Teen Challenge Choir
The Teen Challenge Choir from Brainerd will be at Immanuel on Sunday, July 29th. They will sing and share testimonies at both worship services.
Meal With A Mission
The July Meal With A Mission on July 15th will benefit Immanuel's Family Vacation Bible School. This meal will be served form 10:00am to 11:00am.
Sermons on the Web
The weekly sermons are available on Immanuel's website,
www.immanuelcrosby.org. Click on the link on the home page for the sermons.
Immanuel's Facebook Page
Check out Immanuel's Facebook page. Brenda Bongs is maintaining this page and is posting photos of happenings at Immanuel as they happen. If you have information that you would like to see publicized on Facebook, please contact Brenda at brendab@immanuelcrosby.org.
Immanuel's E-News
This newsletter
is published the 15th of every month. If you have any photos or news items that you would like to see in the enews or on Immanuel's website please send them to msegersten@charter.net.
Members of CREW were present to do face painting and assist with other children's activities. 
I am excited about being the new director of youth ministries here at Immanuel Lutheran Church Crosby. After 6 years with our Resort adventure, Kristi and I look forward refocusing our lives in Jesus and youth. We will be continuing our youth CREW traditions of Wednesday night / twice a month meetings. We are looking forward to teaching, learning, and creating a fun culture for our youth.
spending the rest of summer looking at other youth ministries in the Brainerd Lakes area for fresh ideas to enhance our Wednesday night meetings. As we're halfway through summer, things always seem to mover faster this time of year. We invite all you to join us anytime on Wednesday nights to share your story, wisdom and life lessons with all of us. Christ is in our CREW!
