We pray this e-newsletter finds you well. We love you.
                                                                           -Your Immanuel Family 
 November Mid-month Latest News & Updates
Living with Faith

I firmly believe that our faith in Jesus should and does impacts our daily lives. I had multiple different grieving Christians make this comment to me in the middle of their grief, "Without faith, I think I would go crazy during this time." Often they follow up that statement with this question, "How do people deal with grief when they don't have faith in Jesus?" Their faith, the assurance of Heaven, the reality of eternal life for those who are Christians provides much comfort to them during their loss. That same truth applies to us all in these unique days. Without faith in Jesus, I think we could very much go crazy in this pandemic season. Through the craziness of this season, God doesn't want us to allow fear, worry, or anxiety to rule in our hearts but faith. Faith involves trusting God, depending on God, turning to God, finding our perspective in God, and praising God in the middle of all of this. I pray God is developing spiritual muscles in us all as we keep persevering and seeking Him during this time. We love you. If you are struggling with anything, we want to walk beside you and help you. Please let us know how we can help you. You can e-mail us at info@ibcbenton.com or call us at 618-439-3513. We love you.

Pastor Sammy 

Sunday School Online

Join us for Online Sunday School! 

We have a few options:

1) Study through the book of James with Mike Neal. This class meets at 9:30am on Zoom.


2) Explore the Bible: Isaiah, with Dennis Followell, Live on our Facebook page at 9:30am.


3) Your Sunday School class might be meeting on Zoom too. Reach out to your teacher for more information.

Savoring the Season Together
December 4, 6-9:00PM

Come join us for an evening of "togetherness" at 6PM on December 4 at Immanuel Baptist Church. The Women's Ministry is inviting you and your ONE to kick off the Christmas season with a festive, catered meal, Christmas music, an inspirational devotion by Sherry West, and painting with Joy Cash-Lampley. We hope to see you there. The cost is $5 per person, which is due at time of registration. There are three ways to register. One is at the Welcome Desk before and after the first service, and before the second service. Second is at Sign-up Central and you pay in the office. The third way is to sign-up online at the church website and again leave your money with the office.

For your safety, we will be following COVID 19 guidelines. If you have any questions, please call Sharon Clements (618-218-2847).
We Are Thankful Service
Sunday, Nov. 22 at 6:00PM

Join us in the sanctuary as we thank God for how He has blessed us. We will hear testimonies and observe the Lord's Supper together. If you are not comfortable with attending or in quarantine, and would like to participate in the Lord's Supper with us, we will bring a Lord's Supper packet to your house. Contact the church office at (618) 439-3513.

Great Commission Giving 2020
Sunday, December 13

Each year we have the opportunity for God to use us to spread His good news to people who are in desperate spiritual need. We want to take seriously God's call to use us to share His good news with others. Giving to the Great Commission Giving is another opportunity for God to use you and to sacrifice so that others can be saved too. Your giving supports over 3,700 Southern Baptist international missionaries, over 5,600 North American missionaries (many of them are church planters and chaplains), our Illinois Baptist State Association, and the Global Hunger Relief Fund (feeding the hungry in our state and across the world). Will you pray about how you can sacrificially give this year to help support them through our Great Commission Giving?

Youth

Online Zoom
Sunday School

Your student can join us on Sunday mornings for their online Zoom Sunday School Class! Use the Meeting ID number or follow this link (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9466766746) to join us on Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM!
Student Worship
Wednesday Nights 6:30-7:30pm

We hope your student can join us for Student Worship on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 PM! We are looking at the Advent of Christ through this holiday/Christmas season. We value and prioritize the health and safety of all of our students. Due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in our area, face coverings will be required for our Student Worship gatherings. We'll have additional face coverings available in the youth room, and we'll continue to reflect social distancing guidelines in our seating arrangements.
Discovery & Kidz Zone
Preschool & Children's Ministry Suspended

Due to safety concerns, we are suspending our preschool and children's ministry until January 10. Check out our family resources below!
Family Worship Resources

If your family is unable to worship with us in person, don't worry, you can worship at home! We have several resources available for families with kids. "Sermon Notes for Kids" is a great way for kids to follow along and use their active listening skills when you watch the sermon online. In addition, we have various family devotionals available.

We also have a brand new resource for the holiday season, "Family Advent Guide." This resource is packed full of family worship ideas, activities, and devotionals for each week of the advent season!

Check out our  Family Resources page for these resources and more!
Thank You for Living Love!

Our Women on Mission packed over 110 boxes for Operation Christmas Child. Thank you for all who donated toward this ministry of Samaritan's Purse. Your Living Love is reaching around the world. 
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