I mmanuel Lutheran Church E-News

Immanuel Lutheran Church
Crosby, December 2019
Christmas Program


Through song and word Immanuel's children presented  the  annual Christmas program to the congregation on Sunday, December 15th.  

Thank you to the children, Sunday School teachers, and parents for a wonderful program.












































































To end the program the children and congregation sang "This Little Light of Mine" while waving glow sticks.
Christmas Eve Worship




There will be three worship services on Christmas Eve, Tuesday December 24th. They will be at 2:00, 4:00, and 8:00pm. The Hallelujah Handbells will provide special music at the 4:00 worship service and Hannah Swanson will provide special music at the 8:00 worship services.


Handbell Ministry
by Judy Kirchoff, Handbell Director


The Chapel Chimers have had a busy, but fun month of December.  Not only did they have their Sunday performance on the 15th, but they also participated at the Cuyuna Christmas at Heartwood.  They enjoyed the applause after they gave an awesome performance.  

At the 9:00 service and at the Sunday School program, they played a "zippy" song called "Come On, Ring Those Bells".  Thank you to Judi Burson who accompanied them on the piano.  Carson Freese and Lydia Nelson read the scripture lessons.
 


On  Dec. 18 they will have their last practice at the church and then p erform at 4:45   in the new activity room at the Care Center.  Practices will resume on April 1.
 
A group of Sunday School children rang the colored metal bells at both the 9:00 service and at the Christmas program.  Immanuel's Youngest Ringers enjoyed playing two songs.  Christmas is a great time of the year to ring some bells. 

Photo by John Klopfleisch

The Hallelujah   Bell Choir performed Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" with Judi Burson on the keyboard.  It is one of our favorite pieces that we have performed.  We also participated and played this song at the Cuyuna Christmas event.





This year is coming to an end and we look forward to welcoming our L ord Jesus at the 4:00 Christmas Eve service.  There will be a winter break until March 17.

The Chapel Chimers and Hallelujah Bell Choir wish you a Healthy and Happy New Year.
 

Children's Ministry

Sunday School


Sunday School meets at 10:40am on Sundays. The children are dismissed following the children's 
sermon during the 10:30 worship service. Sunday School will not meet December 22 or 29.




Children's Sermon

During the children's sermon during the 9:00 worship service on December 15th Pastor Paul explained the Advent wreath and the significance of each candle to the Chapel Chimers.


Bible Presentation

The "Story for Children," a storybook Bible will be presented to children third grade and older at the 10:30am worship service on Sunday, January 19th. In preparation for this faith milestone there will be two classes for parents and students on January 5th and 12th from 11:30 to 12:30. Please contact Jill DeCent at jilld@immanuelcrosby.org or Pastor Paul to register your child for this.  There will also be lunch provided during "Bible 101"  sessions. Please feel free to direct any questions you have to Jill DeCent!




CREW
by Tammy Freeburg, Youth Ministry Coordinator

All praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

An exciting time was had at the Heartwood Christmas Gathering! Thank you to all the youth and parents who braved the cold to come and join the community and cheer on our church family. (2 service hours to each youth who touched base during
this event.)




Tammy Freeburg read the Christmas story at A Cuyuna Christmas at Heartwood.

SPECIAL EVENTS IN DECEMBER

♦ Mondays, 12/16 and 12/30 - Movie With A Message
♦ Wednesday 12/18 - Combined CREW and CONFIRMATION for Subway Dinner, Praise and Fellowship
♦ Friday/Saturday, 12/27 & 12/28- Bagging Groceries at Super One in Crosby Friday (4-7 pm) Saturday (10am-2 pm)
♦ Sunday, 12/22 3pm Caroling/Free Pizza at Rafferty's (Crosby Community Event)
♦ Candlelight Christmas Eve Services (Girls break out your tiaras since you are a Daughter of the King) Come with family and friends to worship .at 2pm, 4pm or 8pm
♦ Tuesday, December 31st, 6-8pm, New Year's Eve Party at the Hallett Community Center. Free Admission
♦ Wednesday, January 1, 5:00 pm, Pizza and Movie in Baxter
♦ Wednesday, January 8, 6:30 pm Combined Youth HOLIDAY PARTY @ ILC
♦ Sunday, January 5 & 12 / 11:30 am Bible 101 (Preparing to receive new Bibles on Sunday, December 19)

CREW Members greet, usher and lector on during the 10:30 worship service on the fourth Sunday of the month.

FAITH COMMUNITY / HOW CAN YOU HELP ? 
INTERGENERATIONAL FAITH WEBBING !

* Pray for our youth and their leaders
* Prayerfully consider being a youth mentor for one of our youth
* Volunteers to provide meals for youth for CREW, 2nd & 4th Wednesday
* Drivers needed on January 1st for Pizza and Movie
* Quilters to add personal touch to fleece ponchos (call Tammy)

Thanksgiving Praise and Pie














Thanksgiving Eve worship was held on Wednesday, November 27th. Tim Bongs, Jr. shared his faith story. Pie was served in the fellowship hall following the worship service.


Meal With A Mission

The November Meal With A Mission on November 17th benefited REC (Residents Encountering Christ).









There was not a Meal With A Mission in December. The Meal With A Mission on January 17th will benefit Days For Girls.
Rummage Sale


FOR SALE:   ANNUAL IMMANUEL RUMMAGE SALE!

Melva Panitzke, Jan Doonan and Judy Running are retiring from the rummage sale business!
This annual rummage sale provides substantial and affordable needs for many kids and adults of our community.   Also, the proceeds of the rummage sale and the bazaar are combined and the money is used to support community missions.
This program needs to continue.  Anyone interested in chairing this very worthwhile mission, please contact the church office or Melva, Jan or Judy.
 
New Year's Eve Celebration



Hallett Community Center

There will be a New Year's Eve party for the whole family at the Hallett Community Center from 6:00 to 8:00pm on Tuesday, December 31st. Come for a fun, family-friendly evening of skating candor swimming and fellowship. The cost is $1.00 per person. Please bring board games and a snack to share. You do not need to be a member of the community center to attend. Invite your friends. All are welcome!



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  buttser14@yahoo.com .

Immanuel's E-News

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