STAFF UPDATE
We welcome
HyeonJeong Lee
(
Jeong
) as the organist for our traditional Sunday service and she will provide organ and piano accompaniment for the Reformation Choir and a host of vocal and instrumental ensembles and soloists.
Her family includes two adult sons and a granddog named Luna. She loves feeding her body and mind through reading, walking and traveling, and has a recently acquired interest in camping.
DEGREES: Master’s in Church Music; Master’s in Sacred Music
FUN FACT: Jeong spent about a year singing with our Reformation Choir prior to stepping into the organist/accompanist role.
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FIRST IN-PERSON WORSHIP A SUCCESS
Immanuel invited people back to in-person worship this past Sunday for the first time in three months. The crowd for our inaugural “in-person” worship was small, around 30 total, but allowed us to refine our safety protocol for the weeks ahead. A big thanks to our Re-Opening Task Force whose diligent planning helped form a thoughtful and comprehensive plan.
Thanks also to our church administrator Tammy Vergeront, custodian Darrell Fusaro, Pastor Assistant MaryKay Copp, Parish Nurse Kari Totall (and her assistant Tom Totall) and our Tech Team (Martin Rathjen, Stephen Hansen, Brian Vik) for helping bring all the worship details together for those in the sanctuary and those connecting online.
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CONNECT CAMPFIRES
July 1, 7 to 7:45 p.m.
Tired of being stuck inside? Missing that connection with friends and neighbors you previously took for granted? Come and join in Immanuel’s Connect Campfires each Wednesday in July and August.
We will sing some songs, share in devotions, include some mini trivia contests, and share the blessings of faith and fellowship! Join us as we gather around the fire pit in the Immanuel backyard. Bring a blanket or a camp chair.
Masks are required as we come together to care for one another, but as this is outdoors, singing will be encouraged.
Our first “Connect” Campfire is Wednesday, July 1. Hope to see you there!
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DONATIONS FOR LOAVES & FISHES
The St Stephens Loaves and Fishes site, which is the site where Immanuel usually serves meals, has expressed the need for some items to serve their clients this summer. Needed items are:
- Individual/hotel size toiletries
- T-shirts (Excellent used condition is OK)
- NEW underwear and socks - all sizes, especially larger ones
- Bottled water
Please gather your donations at home and then
drop them off at church on Wednesday, July 8 between 10am and noon.
We WILL NOT be having a collection place inside the church building and will load donations directly into cars for delivery.
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MEN'S BOOK CLUB
White Fragility
Thursday, July 16, 7pm (In-person and via Zoom)
Pastor Paul invites men to read
White Fragility
with him. Pastor Paul says,
"I am inviting you to join me in an opportunity for fellowship and growth. I am forming a men’s book club that will focus on issues of race and justice. Events in our community, our country, and around the world demonstrate our vital need to continue to address systemic racism in our communal life. It is my hope that we can gather around compelling, challenging books and help each other learn and grow in how we might respond to this need."
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VIRTUAL VBS
Available July 13 - August 13
You pick when!
You start and stop on your schedule!
Off-Rail Rollers, Hope N' Hover, Bold Blaster, Power Band...these are just some of the fun things you'll encounter during VBS!!!!
This year we will NOT be meeting face-to-face for VBS, but we will be providing you with everything you need for VBS at home!
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We'll provide the supplies for you to pick up, or, we can ship them to you! So, whether you are in state or out you can participate! So, got a friend, grandchild, or godchild who's not local? No problem! Sign them up and we'll get them all of the resources!
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KIDS FROM FROM NEW YORK, MINNESOTA AND....????
A couple kids in New York will be participating in our VBS this year! Do you have friends out of state that would like some fun for their kids this summer? Cool crafts, Sciency-Fun Gizmos, songs, Bible stories to help kids grow in trusting Jesus!
BACKYARD VBS FOR CHILDCARE PROVIDERS
We heard that one of our Immanuel teens will be hosting a
Backyard VBS for kids in her neighborhood, using our virtual VBS materials! So, if you, or someone you know, is providing childcare this summer please share this great resource with them!
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GROWING FAITH AT HOME
Taking a Stand
June 21 - 26
Adults & Families:
Children's & Family Resources:
DAILY BIBLE READING
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SUMMER FOOD FOR KIDS
- WE HAVE EXCEEDED OUR GOAL OF 600 JARS OF GRAPE JELLY!!!
- THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
- Coming up next: School Supply Drive (Details coming soon)
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“Recent events have me wondering whether I need to get to know Minneapolis again, as if it were a new city.”
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Start by saying hello
By Paul Carroll
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Pastor Paul: 952.240.4275 | Pastor Angela: 715.209.6895
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