MISSION & MINISTRY MOMENTS E-EDITION
March 27th, 2020
FIRST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN MINISTRIES
First Immanuel Campus Cedarburg ~ River of Life Campus Saukville
In response to God, who reached down to us - the mission of First Immanuel Lutheran Ministries is to reach up to God, reach in to each other and reach out to the world.
Worship Online With Us


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Communion Announcement
For those wishing to receive communion, Pastor Raasch will serve communion to your family at First Immanuel between Noon and 1:00 this Sunday. 

When you arrive, enter under the canopy and please follow directions.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES
Pastor’s Prayer Partners Petitions
He is With Us ALWAYS!
   Every child finds comfort in the presence of a parent. When storms roar into the neighborhood, waking sleepy residents with rolling thunder and flashing lightening, children run to their parent’s bed. When sitting in the doctor’s office with a burning fever, the child clings to her parent. In the midst of a tower crowd the little boy clutches a parent’s hand. Safety. Assurance. Comfort. When mom or dad are near, all is well.
   As children bury themselves between their parents when a storm wakes them, they don’t ask those parents just how they will keep him safe. They trust. That’s all. They trust.
   There is a reason the Lord calls us His “children.” We are called to trust. We live in the assurance that somehow, someway, the Lord will use all things in our lives for good. 
   As we navigate an ever-changing world, it is important for us to trust that the God who intentionally created us and placed Himself on our cross to save us for life eternal, has our best interest in mind. Even though the imperfections of the world can crash down upon us, the Lord will lift us up. St. Paul reminds us that the Lord’s grace is sufficient for us. 
   As we practice “social distancing,” remember that the Lord is always close. He loves us and cares for us at all times and in all situations.
    Your partner in prayer,
~ Pastor Raasch
  PRAYING FOR YOURSELF
Reflect on what is on your heart and mind and take it to God in prayer.

Is there something we can pray about for you?
Praying for One Another
  • Elaine Going and family as they mourn the passing of Elaine’s husband, Ken. Pray for peace and give thanks for the gift of heaven to all who believe in Jesus.
  • Lois Bublitz, Dick Larson and Jim Ruppel who are hospitalized. Pray for their medical teams, that God would bless them and use them as His instruments of healing. 
  • Betty Skoglund, Bob Patzer and Norm Speerbrecher as the receive hospice care. Pray for comfort and peace.
  • All who battle cancer, including Dick Rupert, Wayne Kokta, Gary Bergin, Kathy Schmidt, Jim Melichar and Pastor Joel Brandt.  Pray that the Lord would bless their treatments, relieve their pain and strengthen them and their families in faith.
  • Steve & Nicole Sutheimer, on the gift of a son. Pray for continued health and joy.
  • Alex Neumann, Jean Button, Herm Scholz, Michael Herman, Genevieve Anschuetz, Sonia Buhrow, Dee Lewis, Katie Kubiac & Bernice Zeckmeister, as they contend with ongoing health issues. Ask the Lord to grant healing.
PRAYING FOR FIL MINISTRIES & OTHERS

In these turbulent times, as we find more and more people with needs, our family of faith has instituted a program that will connect those who have needs and those who can offer assistance
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Pray that the Lord would bless our “GET HELP / GIVE HELP” endeavor. For more information log on to www.FILMinistries.org and click on the tab listed as “GET HELP / GIVE HELP.”  Feel free to request help or offer help.
KEEPING OUR MILITARY, MISSIONARIES AND THEIR FAMILIES IN MIND

Greg Highstrom ~ Natalie Howard ~ Eric Albrecht ~ Tony Cook ~ Wally Schmidt ~ Michael Button
Kristin Czisny ~ Tyler Schleg ~ Clay Felmer ~ Aaron McCatty
MISSION OF THE MONTH
STEPHEN MINISTRY MOMENT
“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2 We are brought up to be strong, self-sufficient people. We tend to think that if we ask for help, it is a sign of weakness, so we try to keep our struggles hidden, stuffed deep inside. However, that is not God’s plan. God wants us to care for others and to allow others to care for us in our time of need. If you are sad or struggling inside, do not suffer alone. Ask for help. We have a team of Stephen Ministers who are ready to listen, care, encourage and pray, to help you through a difficult time. Men are matched with men and women with women. And it is completely confidential. To find out more about Stephen Ministry for you or someone you know, talk with Pastor Reichmann at 377-6610. A care receiver need not be a member of First Immanuel or River of Life.  
· ONGOING PROGRAMS
· SPECIAL EVENTS
· VOLUNTEERS
During this time of uncertainty the goal of First Immanuel Lutheran Ministries is to serve you however you need. If you have a need and would like to GET HELP click here to get in touch with us and to let us know how we can serve you. If you want to help, there are multiple ways you can serve people who are vulnerable to the virus. To GIVE HELP click here to learn how you can help. As always your prayers for this program, our community and the world are always appreciated.
THINGS TO KNOW & OTHER NEWS
FIRST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL (FILS)  - We offer 2K - 8th grade, summer care programs, full care for early childhood students and after school care through 5th grade. To learn about the school and/or schedule a tour contact Teresa (262) 377-6610 ext. 124 ~ thajdu@fils.org ~ Text: (262) 627-9737.
Did you know that FILS is a Milwaukee & Wisconsin Parental Choice School?  Families with current students entering 4K - 1st grade as well as families enrolling new students in 4K - 8th grade should look into if they might be eligible for either program. Income eligible families who are in the program have tuition covered by the Choice Program. Learn more at:   dpi.wi.gov/choice
Thrivent 2019 Choice Dollars - Please be sure to direct your Thrivent Choice Dollars by March 31 st .  If you have any questions about this program and how to direct them to First Immanuel please call 1-800-Thrivent (800-847-4836) and say “choice dollars” when prompted or log on to their account at  thrivent.com    
Jr. Wolves Football Team - This team is now forming for the 2020-2021. season. As a part of this team 5th & 6th grade athletes learn fundamentals and positions of the game in a safe, structured, and Christ-centered environment. Practice starts in August. Contact Cale head coach, at  jrwolvesfball@lwlhs.com or sign-up online at  lwlhs.com  under "Future Students - Jr Wolves Athletics."
Celebrate Spring - Our 6th & 7th Grade students are selling gift certificates for Groth’s Country Gardens to raise money for their 2021 Washington D.C. field trip. The sale runs through May 18th. You may use these $20 certificates to purchase any merchandise. Purchase certificates from a participating student or the Office. Contact Dawn Walker ( dwalker@fils.org) or Julie Weber ( jweber@fils.org) or call 377-6610 if you have any questions. We appreciate your support! 
Summer Camps - First Immanuel Lutheran School summer Camps (Basketball, Art, Volleyball, Math & Writing) are available for children going into 1st grade - 8th grade. Register at: FILSchool.org under “Summer Camps”
Exciting things are happening with new building project!
Click here to participate in raising funds for equipping the new building.