Palm Sunday and Holy Week
Palm Sunday: Holy week began with Palm Sunday on A
pril 14th. The congregation waved palms as they sang and the children processed with palms at the 10:30 worship service.
Seder Supper:
The annual Seder Supper will be held Wednesday, April 17th at 5:00pm. Sign up soon as seating space is limited. First Communion students will be
specia
l guests at this event.
Maundy Thursday:
Maundy Thursday
worship will be at 6:45pm on Thursday, April 18th. Fifth grade students will celebrate their First Communion at this service.
Good Friday:
A service of Scripture and Song
will be at 6:
45pm.
Resurrection Sunday:
Worship on Resurrection Sunday, April 21st will be at 8:30am and 10:30. Please note the time for the early service is earlier than the regular schedule.
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Women's Retreat
The annual women's retreat was held April 5th and 6th in Leaning Tree Lodge at Clearwater Forest Retreat Center. The theme for the retreat was Romans 12:12-Be joyful in hope, Be patient in affliction, Be constant in prayer. ILC version Approximately 36 women enjoyed a time of fellowship, s
tudy, prayer and song.
The speakers for the retreat were Susan Bushard on Friday evening speaking on Hope and Tracy Kalevik Mongan Saturday on Patience and Prayer.
Marcy Bordwell and Terri Wisniak prepared the food for Saturday morning and Saturday lunch. Jill Mattson led those interested in a time of stretching and yoga on Saturday morning.
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Children's Ministry
Sunday School meets during the 10:30 worship service. The children are dismissed following Children's Time.
All children age three through sixth grade are encouraged to attend Sunday School. They do not need to be a member of Immanuel.
Sunday School will not meet on Resurrection Sunday, April 21st.
The end of the year Sunday School party will be on May 19th.
If you have any questions about Sunday School, please contact Beth at bethb@immanuelcrosby.org.
Palm Sunday
The Sunday School Children opened the 10:30 service with a Palm Parade on Palm Sunday.
Bible Presentation
Bibles were presented to 3rd grade
youth on Sunday, March 24th.
Receiving Bibles were
Jackson Eberly, Brody Pakarinen, Hunter Van Horn, Aza Olander, Brody Chamberlin. Not pictured: Cody Reinhart, Lyric Aulie and Isaiah Erickson
Purim Celebration
We had so much fun at our Purim celebration in March!! Delicious food, fun games, hearing the story of Queen Esther & of course A LOT  of noise!! Thanks to all who came for the festivities, and to those who helped make it a success!
Parents Night Out
There will be a Parents' Night Out on Friday, April 26th from 5:30-8:00pm. Members of the Young Adult Summit will babysit. There will be snacks provided, a movie and games. The cost is $5.00 per child. If you have questions contact
Beth at
bethb@immanuelcrosby.org
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Vacation Bible School
August 5th-8th
will be our Holy Land Adventure, and we need
YOU
to make it happen! Volunteers make VBS a success for our children & families! Props, decorations, planning, food - wherever you shine, now is the time to sign up to share your talents! Anyone interested in helping with this memorable event can sign up with Beth at
bethb@immanuelcrosby.org.
Thank you to all for your dedication to nurturing the faith in our Immanuel family!
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CREW
CREW (Christ Reigns Everyone Wins),
Immanuel's youth group meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. CREW did not meet during Lent. The students were encouraged to attend the midweek worship services. The confirmation students attended the midweek services and met with their faith mentors following each service. They also served as greeters and ushers for the midweek services.
CREW will resume meeting Wednesday, April 24th at 6:30. There will be a meal provided. They will meet again on May 8th and 22nd and then will break for the summer.
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Rummage Sale
by Judy Running
The annual Rummage/Bake sale is: Thursday, May 2nd and Friday, May 3rd.
Gather all your gently used treasures and bake those delicious goodies to donate to this worthy mission for our community. The proceeds of the sale are returned to the community and to the youth of our church.
Items we CANNOT accept are: Large appliances, microwaves, televisions, technology items, large plumbing fixtures, baby cribs, car seats, stuffed animals and Christmas decorations.
Please bring rummage sale items beginning Monday, April 29th through Noon, Wednesday, May 1st. Please bring bake sale items: Wednesday, May 1st and Thursday, May 2nd.
VOLUNTEERS much appreciated beginning Wednesday, May 1st and throughout the sale. Questions? Please call Judy Running at: 218-534-2980.
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Handbell Ministry
by Judy Kirchoff
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The Chapel Chimers have 9 members this spring and they have been practicing the past 2 weeks. Most of them are playing different chimes than they did in December which helps them to learn new notes and is also fun. We welcome Ellyot Hoyt to the Chapel Chimers. Their first performance is April 28.
Pictured are L to R-Front: Braylon Kannel, Bella Oren, Lily Thompson, Middle: Katie Freese, Svea Johnson, Ellyot Hoyt, Back:
Carson Freese, Ava Johnson, Lydia Nelson
The H
allelujah Handbells played on the 14th. Thank you to Ava Johnson and to Jill Mattson who filled in for some of our members who were enjoying the warmth of the southern states. We welcome Robyn Maki to the bell choir, and with sadness say farewell to Fred and Claudia Tessmer who are retiring from the bell ministry after ringing for 7 years.
We continue to practice  on Tuesdays but have changed the time to 5:45-7:15. In early summer we will have a beginning practice session for anyone who is interested in ringing the bells. You will learn the bell techniques in practice, but it is very helpful to have some musical knowledge. Please contact Judy Kirchoff at 218-820-2802 or email: hjkirchoff@gmail.com.
This is a great ministry and the fellowship is awesome. Please consider coming to the learning practice to see if this Handbell Ministry is something that you would like to do. Watch for some dates in the next newsletter.
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Meal With A Mission
The March Meal With A Mission on March 17th benefited Kinship Partners.
The April Meal With A Mission on April 14th will benefited Relay for Life.
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Women's Retreat
The annual women's retreat was be held April 5th and 6th in Leaning Tree Lodge at Clearwater Forest Camp. The theme for the retreat was Romans 12:12-
Be joyful in hope, Be patient in affliction, Be constant in prayer.
ILC version
The speakers for the retreat were Susan Bushard on Friday evening and Tracy Kalevik Mongan on Saturday. Susan spoke on hope and Tracy spoke on patience and prayer.
Approximately 36 women enjoyed a time of
fellowship,
good food, study,
yoga, music and w
orship.
Marcy Bordw
ell and Terri Wisniak prepared the meals for Saturday, Jill Mattson led a time of yoga and stretching on Saturday morning, and Judi Burson played the keyboard.
Make sure to watch bulletins and newsletters next year for information on the 2020 retreat and sign up early.
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Upcoming Events
Graduate Recognition
Immanuel's high school graduates will be honored at the 10:30 worship service on Sunday, May5th.
New Members
New Members will be welcomed into the Immanuel family on Sunday, June 2nd at both services. The new member sessions will be May 16h, 23rd, and 30th at 6:00pm. Watch the newsletters and bulletins for more information on this. If you or someone you know is interested in joining questions, please contact Elaine Karel at 218-546-6010 or elainek@immanuelcrosby.org.
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Manna For Malawi
Manna For Malawi 2019 will feature The Johnny Holm Band. This event will be held Sunday, Ju ne 23rd at the Woodtick Inn in Cuyuna from 4:00 to 8:00pm.
For more information abo
ut the band click here.
Watch
the bulletins and newsletters for information on this year's event.
The proceeds this year will be used for a truck for the project and for education.
A meal will be provided by Maucieri's Italian Bistro and beverages will be provided by Mixed Company A Kava House.
There will be a silent auction and raffle items along with activities for children.
If you have something that you are interested in donating for the silent auction, please contact Terri Wisniak.
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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.
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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
buttser14@yahoo.com
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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
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