Inside Immanuel Weekly

"WE SHARE GOD'S GIFT OF LOVE WITH ALL"

August 9, 2020

Worship Online Through Immanuel's

YouTube Channel

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Dear disciples of Jesus at Immanuel Lutheran,

This past week we have watched as tropical storm Isaias has battered the East Coast sparking tornadoes and other destruction in its path. Just as we continue to watch our nation being battered by the destruction of Covid 19. How do we keep the faith when we face the literal and figurative storms of life? In the Gospel reading for this Sunday, Jesus calms his terrified disciples caught in a storm on the Sea of Galilee by having them keep their eyes fixed on him. When we get distracted by the storms whirling around us, Jesus bids us, too, to look to him knowing that Immanuel, God-with-us, is here and will never leave us.

Your partner in ministry,

Pastor Gretchen

O God our defender, storms rage around and within us and cause us to be afraid. Rescue your people from despair, deliver your sons and daughters from fear, and preserve us in the faith of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Time For Silent Contemplation & Prayer

While risks are too high to come together physically as a congregation, many yearn for time in the comforting space of the sanctuary - for silent prayer or contemplation.

We have arranged the sanctuary physical spacing and incorporated enhanced cleaning/hygiene practices to support limited silent prayer time.

In order to assure we maintain individual safe distancing; we can accommodate four (4) individuals or families in the Augustana Chapel and eight (8) individuals or families in the Immanuel Sanctuary at one time. In order to assure physical distancing, please do not visit or congregate with others while in the sanctuaries for silent prayer.

Please contact the church office (208-344-3011) in advance to schedule a 30-minute time slot.

Day/Time for contemplation

Augustana Chapel: Tuesdays 11am-1pm*

Immanuel Sanctuary: Wednesdays 11am-1pm*

*Other days/times may be available by appointment.

Please click the link https://youtu.be/9cHtXBev5dw for a video presentation of the process of entry/exit safety process for both sanctuaries.

Please click HERE for printed entry/exit instructions.

God’s peace

Barbara Schmidt

ILC Council and Covid-19 Task Force

Mia Crosthwaite Ordination

Former Immanuel pastoral intern, Mia Crosthwaite, will be ordained on Monday, August 10th, 7:00pm at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Boise.

You are invited to join the celebration! RSVP to ministermama11@gmail.com to receive the link to participate over Zoom.

Please click HERE to view the invitation.

Linden House Update 8/7/2020 by Les Gieselman

GONE FISHING!

Greetings everyone. I have taken some much needed time away for fishing in the McCall area and am therefore not providing information about Linden House this week.

This column will resume next week, continuing with information from 2019.

Respectfully,

Les Gieselman, President

Immanuel Lutheran Church

The photo above is of Linden House located at 815 N 7th Street (taken from the 7th street side, looking southwest). Linden House is in the center, the corner of Augustana Chapel is on the right, and Auld Properties Apartments are on the left. (Photo courtesy of Carolyn Korn.)

Church Council President Message

For the Church Council meeting update from July 20th

please click HERE.

For President Les Gieselman's weekly message from August 4th

please click HERE.

Gifts of Assistance - COVID-19 Relief Program Update

Thanks to the generous gifts from several Immanuel members, we have received $6,500 to support the COVID-19 Relief Program. We invite anyone who is experiencing hardship due to the pandemic to request monetary and/or task assistance from your Immanuel congregational family. As we stated in the introduction of this program: we may not all be in the same boat, but we are all in the same storm. Please find a link to the request form HERE.

Financial Help Available For Idaho Renters

If you, or a renter you know has experienced financial hardship because of the COVID-19 pandemic an cannot pay rent or utilities, short term assistance may be available through the Housing Preservation Program.

For eligibility and additional information please click HERE.

Come-As-You-Are Coffee Hour

Sunday, August 9th from 9:30 to 10:30am.

Join in any time and stay for a little bit or the whole hour!

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87838326700pwd=Y3JMdWhOK3ZLUUE2cXE1c1o4TDhXZz09

Meeting ID: 878 3832 6700

Password: 876800

Children & Youth Ministry by Mary Riedl

Ways to Connect! - Join the ILC Youth Connect Facebook Group and

the ILC Child & Youth YouTube Channel to stay connected.

Summer Survey

Please don’t forget to take the survey - as this is how I determine what we will/won’t do for the summer and into the fall. Thanks to those of you who have provided input!

Complete the survey online at: https://forms.gle/HVtiPgnsWXh83u9FA

Devotional is in the mail!

You should have received the first of three Armor of God devotional mailings. If you didn’t or if you’d like to get a copy please let me know.

Powerful Tools For Caregivers

Mondays - August 24 through October 5 - 1:30 to 3:00pm

Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a class that gives you the skills to take care of yourself while caring for someone else. By taking care of your own health and well-being, you become a better caregiver. The classes will take place via Zoom.

For more information, or to register go to: Registration Form

email: kkouba@jannus.org Phone: l 208-947-4283

Sunday Worship

Last Sunday's Global Prayer Service

is available on

YouTube.

Please click on the link above to view

Treasure Valley Prays

This online devotional was created by ELCA leaders and pastors from the Treasure Valley. Access it at tvprays.org . You may simply visit the site daily or sign up to receive it in your email inbox. Regular contributors from Immanuel include Barb Condon, Heidi Gainan, Susan Rowe, Kathryn Baerwald, and Pastor Gretchen.

Giving Options

Thank you to those who are continuing to support Immanuel financially. We realize some of you may be struggling financially right now and are unable to give. Your Immanuel family understands and prays that you can continue to take care of your family. If you are able, please contribute online through the church website by clicking on the "Online GIVING" button below.

Online GIVING

You may also give via U.S. mail, or place your envelope in the mail drop slot to the right of the glass double doors we use to enter the Thomas Chapel, Library, Office area and Hospitality Room. Or you can scan this barcode-like QR code image with a smartphone's QR decoder, it will instantly connect you to the mobile version of the Immanuel web page. It provides a quick and easy way to access the web page.

Birthdays and Anniversaries

SEAN S - August 11

DONNA S - August 12

RON D - August 13

KATIE H - August 14

PAUL H and CATIE M - August 9, 5 Years

SALVADOR and ROBYN C - August 12, 13 Years

PICnic by Bruce Wingate

With the Covid-19 pandemic, Protect Idaho Kids launched a program to help feed food insecure kids a free lunch at Anne Morrison Park throughout the Summer. We serve from 12-2pm.

Last Sunday August 2 was a fantastic day. The Star Wars folks were a real hit, and we had the most guests ever. In addition to the free lunches, we gave away about $300 worth of food pantry items. Plus, we once again had a giveaway with the grand prize being boy’s and girl’s bicycles.

The Star Wars people liked it so much they asked if they could come back for two more PIKnics. They will be there the 16th, and the last day August 30th. Immanuel friends and family are invited to attend.

Details about PIKnic in the Park or to volunteer can be found at:

www.protectidahokids.org.

Important Items of Interest

Click on the link: members.instantchurchdirectory.com/ to log into the Online Member Directory. Let's use the directory to reach out and check in with one another while we are physically apart.

Immanuel's prayer chain offers each of you an opportunity to stay connected to others in our congregation through the power of prayer. This is especially important during this difficult time of social distancing. We miss each other and the sense of comfort we receive from seeing others in worship. Please feel free to contact us by emailing prayers@ilcboise.org and share any prayer requests you may have.

You are invited to join Lutheran women across the church every Tuesday at noon in prayer. Use the simple approach by reflecting on God’s word, offering prayers and reflecting on your self-care and the care of others. For more information please visit the WELCA site.

We have received our July through September Devotionals. We have both the small books and large print. If you would like one, please contact the office at 208-344-3011 or email to office@ilcboise.org and we will arrange to get you one.