FIRST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN MINISTIRES
First Immanuel Campus Cedarburg ~ River of Life Campus Saukville
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Mission & Ministry Moments
Mid-Week E-Edition
October 9, 2019
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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.
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Pastor’s Prayer Partners Petitions
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Don’t be Afraid or Embarrassed
Sometimes it’s really hard for us to ask others for help. We normally are people who take pride in being able to take care of ourselves. There’s nothing wrong with that, unless we are at a point in life where we just can’t take care of themselves. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve come across someone who is hurting and struggling with one of life’s many challenges. “Why didn’t you let me know," I ask. The answer is often the same, “I didn’t want to bother you, because I know you are busy.” I suppose that would be like not going to the hospital with chest pains, because they’re busy. But hospitals exist to offer help.
Christians exist to offer help. We are called to love one another, to serve one another and to pray for one another. This week I visited a member of the community who is ill. I asked if the people of First Immanuel could remember him in prayer. “Of course!” Was his response.
When was the last time you asked someone to pray for you? As Christians, it is wonderful to know that there are brothers and sisters in the faith who are willing to pray for us. Isn’t it comforting to know that others are raising us up to God in prayer? My heart is filled with joy when someone says to me, “Pastor, I remember you and your family in my prayers to the Lord.” “Thank you!” is my heartfelt answer.
Make the request. Ask others to pray for you. You both will benefit.
Thanks for your partnership,
Pastor Raasch
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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?
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- All who battle cancer, including Judy Weichert, Jerry Weismueller and Pastor Joel Brandt. Pray that the Lord would bless their treatments, deliver them from pain and strengthen them and their families in faith.
- Muriel Going, Genevieve Anschuetz, Sonia Buhrow, Aiden Last, Lois Bublitz, Hope Kittel, Dee Lewis and Lois Jung, as they contend with ongoing health issues. Ask the Lord to grant healing and strength for the body and peace and joy for the soul.
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PRAYING FOR FIL MINISTRIES & OTHERS
Our Mission of the Month,
Operation Christmas Child, a ministry of “Samaritan’s Purse.” Operation Christmas Child provides gifts and the Gospel message to children in more than 100 countries around the world. Each shoe box gift can bring Good News and great joy to a child in need and their family.
Our
Men’s Club, Ladies Aid
and
Lutheran Women’s Mission League
, as they promote the First Immanuel mission of reaching up to God in worship, reaching into each other in fellowship and care and reaching out to the community and world with the Good News of Jesus.
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KEEPING OUR MILITARY, MISSIONARIES AND THEIR FAMILIES IN MIND
Michael Button ~ Kristin Czisny ~ Tyler Schleg ~ Clay Felmer ~ Aaron McCatty ~ Greg Highstrom ~ Natalie Hoard ~ Eric Albrecht ~ Tony Cook
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Operation Christmas Child
Since 1993, Samaritan’s Purse has delivered shoebox gifts packed by caring people like you to more than 113 million children around the world. A shoebox filled with small toys, hygiene items, and school supplies tangibly demonstrates God’s Love to a child in need. First Immanuel is excited to collaborate with Samaritan’s Purse again this year through Operation Christmas Child.
Empty shoeboxes, packing labels, and packing instructions
will be available in the Narthex areas at both First Immanuel and River of Life. Packing a box is easy and fun! Grab your family and friends, REACHGroup, teammates, or neighbors and follow these simple steps:
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GET A SHOEBOX:
Pick up an unfolded shoebox from the table in the Narthex or purchase a shoebox-sized plastic container.
The plastic containers actually become a part of the gift.
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BOY OR GIRL?
Decide whether you will pack a box for a girl or a boy, and the age category: 2-4, 5-9, or 10-14. Stickers to label your box are available on the table in the Narthex.
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FILL WITH GIFTS:
Select a quality “wow” toy such as a doll, ball with pump, book, or stuffed animal. Then add other fun
toys
(yo-yo, jump rope, toy car, chalk);
non-liquid
hygiene items
(toothbrushes, combs, washcloths, bar soap);
school supplies
(crayons, coloring books, markers, pens, pencils & sharpeners, calculators); and
accessories
(hats, sunglasses, t-shirts, socks, flashlights with batteries).
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PRAY:
Pray for the child who will receive your box. Consider sending a personal card, picture of your family, or a drawing from a child.
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SHIPPING COST:
Each box costs $9 to ship.
Place a check inside of your box (
made out to Samaritan’s Purse
) or donate online to follow your box as it reaches its final destination.
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DROP OFF:
Bring your box to church by Sunday, November 17 so we are able to ship the boxes off during NATIONAL COLLECTION WEEK NOV 18-25. OUR GOAL THIS YEAR IS ONE THOUSAND BOXES!
Every shoebox gift you pack helps Samaritan’s Purse to reach children worldwide with the good news of God’s love and the true meaning of Christmas!
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We will be taking four weeks to go through Jonah, using these four themes:
1) When you want to run from God
2) When you call out to God
3) When you listen to God
4) When you're angry with God
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Have you ever wanted to speak up during a sermon and say, “Pastor, can you repeat that last comment, it didn’t quite get that.” How about, “I really don’t understand where you are going with this message, Pastor!” SERMON REWIND can be your opportunity to do just that. SERMON REWIND will take place in the fellowship hall at First Immanuel from 10:10 – 10:30 a.m. each Sunday morning. You can get your questions answered or get a sneak peek at the sermon of that day. It is an informal Q&A based discussion so bring your questions and your sermon outline!
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Needed! Family Friendly Decorated Cars For The Trunk-Or-Treat.
Cannot be there but would like to help? Donations of individually wrapped candy being accepted to help with the event. Bring donations to Karl or the main office by Friday, October 18th.
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Click The Poster To Register
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“If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness, that you may be feared.” Psalm 130:3-4 God’s love is unconditional; we do not have to earn it or achieve anything to receive it. At times, however, we can feel quite removed from God’s unconditional love. We can feel guilty, undeserving, or downright unlovable. At those times, Stephen Ministers can help. They are trained to listen and care in a nonjudgmental way, focusing on letting Christ’s unconditional love flow through them and into the life of their care receivers to assure them of the forgiveness God has provided to all of us through the life, death, and resurrection of his Son. If you or someone you know has been struggling with guilt or feeling unlovable and would like to learn more about Stephen Ministry, please call Pastor Reichmann at 377-6610. A care receiver need not be a member of First Immanuel or River of Life.
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· ONGOING PROGRAMS
· SPECIAL EVENTS
· VOLUNTEERS
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Adult Bible Studies
Sunday Mornings -
9:00 am First Immanuel Fellowship Hall & 9:30 am River of Life Sanctuary
Sermon Rewind -
10:10 am - 10:30 am First Immanuel Fellowship Hall.
Wednesdays
- 9:00 am & 7:00 pm First Immanuel Fellowship Hall.
Breakfast Bible Study
- 6:00 am, Friday morning once a month on the First Immanuel campus. Next one is on October 11th.
Men’s Round Table
- 7:30 am 1st & 3rd Saturday mornings the First Immanuel Campus.
Woman’s Bible Study -
9:00 am 2nd & 4th Tuesday mornings River of Life Fellowship Hall
Children’s Ministries
KidMin -
Children age 4 - 5th grade are invited to join in this
“Sunday School Like” group. It is held
Sundays at 9:00 am
on the
First Immanuel Campus
and at
9:30 am on the River of Life
Campus.
Rooted
- A VBS Style after school, Age Specific, “GROWTH” experience, once a month for students iKindergarten – 5th grade.
Mom to Mom Group
- Next Meeting: Thursday, October 10th at 8:45 am - First Immanuel Fellowship Hall. Please join us for our next Mom to Mom session. Our topic will be “How to Be a Mother and a Person Too”. So much of mothering is servant hood. Let’s look at Jesus’ example to see how to keep a balanced sense of self amidst our servant role yet remain healthy servants. FREE CHILDCARE is provided with a bible story, craft, and snack.
NEW - Young Professionals Reach Group
- A small group for young professionals meets weekly on Thursday nights from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in the First Immanuel Fellowship Hall. Join us this week as we begin a new short series based on the video series Grace Is Greater by Kyle Idleman. Each week we will watch a video by the author followed by time for questions and conversation. Contact Hilary if you would like more information or to join the reach group email list:
hilary.madinger@gmail.com
Women Mentoring Women
Calling all women interested in fellowship and conversation among all generations! Join us on October 16th from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm in the Terrace Room at Concordia University for a special event on Developing Holy Habits. Also, mark your calendars for November 20th for an event on Confidently Pursuing Your Calling. For more information contact
hilary.madinger@cuw.edu
Volunteer Opportunities
Glory & Praise -
Volunteers are needed to help the residents of local nursing homes get to a common area in their facility for a time of devotion and singing. Please contact Betty at: (414) 702-7920. The next opportunity:
Hamburg Home October 29th at 6:30 pm
Mom To Mom Childcare
- Help with childcare is always needed for this group. If you’d be willing to help either on a regular basis or just occasionally as additional help is needed, please call Jane at (262) 993-7970.
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THINGS TO KNOW & OTHER NEWS
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Living Word Lutheran High School News
- Thursday, October 10th - Volleyball Visit Night - Any youth girl volleyball players (3rd-8th grade) & families are welcome to attend our “Volleyball Visit Night” at 6:45 PM. All youth players l receive free dinner, giveaway, and a chance to watch the Living Word Varsity Volleyball team play. Players & families get in free! Please register for this event by emailing John Winter.
- Friday, October 11th – Bonfire Palooza - Living Word High School is hosting a fun outdoor event for any 6th-8th graders from 6:00-9:00 PM. We will have outdoor games, dinner, bonfire, and outdoor movie. Please register for this event at lwlhs.com on the homepage under “Bonfire Palooza.”
Let Us Rake Your Leaves!
The First Immanuel Lutheran School Student Council leaf raking event is scheduled for Friday, October 25th from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm. Please contact the school/church office or Nicky at
nvaldez@fils.org
by Monday, October 21st if you have a need.
Fields of Faith
Join students at CHS football stadium
October 9th at 7:00 pm
to spark a spiritual movement for God. Students who will stand together against the pressures and temptations in our world and be a generation that is committed to reading the Bible and applying it to their lives
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Interested in 1 shift/week or everyday? We’ll work with you on a schedule that meets your needs. Contact Mrs. Dummann, Program Director, at :
kdummann@fils.org
or (262) 377-6610.
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WEEKLY CALENDAR
(Events Held at the First Immanuel Campus in Cedarburg unless otherwise noted)
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WEDNESDAY, October 9, 2019
9:00 am & 7:00 pm Adult Bible Class
5:30 pm Faith Education Class
6:30 pm Adult Bells
THURSDAY, October 10, 2019
9:00 am Mom to Mom
7:30 pm Senior Choir
FRIDAY, October 11, 2019
7:00 pm Written To Speak
(5:30 pm That Taco Guy Food Truck)
(River of Life)
SATURDAY, October 12, 2019
5:00 pm Traditional Worship (w.comm)
SUNDAY, October 13, 2019
7:30 am Traditional Worship
9:00 am Traditional Worship (w.comm)
9:00 am KidMin & Adult Bible Study
10:10 am Sermon Rewind
10:35 am Contemporary Worship
River of Life (Saukville)
8:30 am Traditional Worship (w.comm)
9:30 am KidMin & Adult Bible Study
10:45 am Café Worship
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Does your group or organization have something to share with our Family Of Faith? Please email
thajdu@fils.org
to have that information distributed and promoted.
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First Immanuel Lutheran Church and School
W67N622 Evergreen Blvd., Cedarburg, WI 53012
Phone: (262) 377-6610
River of Life
598 Hillcrest Road, Saukville, WI 53080
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