Worship Sunday, May 15th
Fifth Sunday of Easter
9am - attend in-person or online
Good Trouble Worship Series continues with "Let's Make a Deal"
and we don't mean Monty Hall!
What does that mean when talking about "Good Trouble"?- check out worship on Sunday and find out!!!
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GOD TIME
Sunday, May 15th 10:15am
The theme for this month's God Time is All Creatures Great and Small.
We hope you'll join us with your own stuffed animal(s) and share in this interactive worship service. As you can see there are already some friends waiting to move and grove with YOU!
All are welcome - stuffed & human!
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Faith Formation - Pre-K through 6th grade |
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As summer is quickly approaching, we are planning for the final weeks of faith formation for this school year. We would love to see you join us for these last two weeks before summer break. !
May 15th - God Time & Good Trouble series - All students ages 0 to 2nd grade are invited to the God Time worship service (with their families) at 10:15.
3rd graders and up are welcome to choose whether they would like to attend faith formation or God Time.
May 22nd - Final Faith Formation class!
Expand - Children's Summer Sundays
During select Sundays in summer, following the children's chat in church, children will be invited to join Miss Kelly for an expanded lesson and some outside activities. On Expand Children's Sundays, we will post information on social media and send information out via email. Interested in helping? Contact Kelly at Barnettkellym@gmail.com.
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May 15– Adult Forum at 10:15 am
Special Guest, Dr. Greg Carey
Immanuel UCC welcomes Dr. Greg Carey to speak at Adult Forum on the topic of Christian Nationalism. Public attention turned to Christian nationalism with the January 6, 2021 assault on the US Capitol, but the movement is hardly new. Historians, social scientists, and theologians have been researching the movement intensively for several years. Dr. Carey will introduce what Christian nationalism is, what the movement wants, how it relates to Christianity, and what social factors define the movement. Grab a beverage & snack in café and join us in the Lower Level Multipurpose Room.
Greg Carey has taught at Lancaster Theological Seminary since 1999, having previously taught at Rhodes College and Winthrop University. He teaches courses on the New Testament and on biblical and contextual interpretation, along with a doctoral seminar devoted to research methodologies. His elective courses include: Luke and Acts, the Parables of Jesus, and Romans. Greg’s research interests include the book of Revelation and ancient apocalyptic literature, the Gospel of Luke, and public biblical interpretation. He is the author or co-editor of nine books and is currently writing a book on biblical eschatology.
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Kathy Arnold & Mark Myers Celebration of Ministry – May 22nd
Ecclesiastes 3 – There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven.
Kathy Arnold (Financial Secretary) and Mark Myers’ (Director of Finance) last day at Immanuel will be May 20th. Kathy has been Immanuel’s Financial Secretary for 20 years. Mark has been the Director of Finance for 13 years and has served on the Finance Committee for 24 years!
In recognition of service at Immanuel and to offer our best wishes in their retirement, we will be having a celebration of their ministry after the 9am worship in fellowship hall. Please plan on joining us. You are welcome to share cards of remembrance and best wishes (cards may also be mailed or dropped off at the church office prior to the 22nd). Kerry Reazor (Parish Life Secretary) will be collecting donations for gifts for Kathy and Mark. All contributions are welcome.
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Strawberry Fest 2022
June 5th, 3-7pm
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Join us for a berry festive day full of live music, sweet strawberries, petting zoo animals, games and more! Special guests include The Belle Tones & The People's DJ - Nick Talarico. |
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- STRAWBERRY PIE SALE --- FINAL CALL!!!!!!
Order by May 15th | pick up June 5th
Flavors - Strawberry & Strawberry Rhubarb Cost - $16 per pie
9in. pie made with fresh fruit, frozen & "ready-to-bake" w/ easy instructions.
Questions? Contact Jan Buskirk - buskirk944@gmail.com or
484-269-7227
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- STRAWBERRY FEST SHIRT SALE
Order by May 20th | pick up TBD
3/4 Length Baseball Tees & Short Sleeve Tees available (Youth & Adult Sizes)
Assorted colors + styles - prices range from $23 - $30
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- BE A STRAWBERRY FEST SPONSOR!
Do you own or work for a business that would like to sponsor our event? Contact Jayme Babczak - babczakj@gmail.com - for sponsorship information.
Many hands make light work... share your time and talents before, during and after Strawberry Fest. We need volunteers to help promote Strawberry Fest, set up the IUCC Campus, work vendor stands, provide hospitality, and so much more. Sign up to volunteer here https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050949A9A82EA1FC1-iucc or sign up in the parlor after worship on May 15th.
Members of the Strawberry Fest Planning Team will be in the parlor after worship on Sunday, May 15th - stop by to learn more!
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Audio Video Streaming Tech Positions Available |
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Have you been enjoying the steaming of your services and in-service enhancements provided by our audio video and streaming technology? We would like you to join our team.
We are looking for people to help us run the equipment; both paid and volunteer positions are available.
The paid position is 4-6 hours a week and additional hours around church holidays. The Streaming Audio/Video Technician has the daily responsibility for the operation and support of technology relating to the performance, recording, and streaming of all things related to worship and mission. This includes lighting, sound, and video systems, and coordinating necessary volunteer staff to operate these systems every Sunday and as needed throughout the week.
Volunteers are needed to run each element lighting, sound and/or video for our services.
We are looking for individuals of high school age or older. You do not need to be a current member of the church.
For more information, please contact Keith Kennedy, Dave Babczak, Carl Altenderfer, or Gene Waltz.
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A Thank You from Kyle Conrad and family |
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The Conrad and Ludwig families would like to extend a most sincere THANK YOU for your heartfelt generosity. We have been overwhelmed by your words of encouragement, your donations, your presence and your prayers. We are blessed to be part of the Immanuel UCC family and will continue to be uplifted by your loving support.
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Should you or someone you care for be in need of pastoral support
Next Consistory Meeting, Thursday, June 2 at 7pm
in the Upper Level Multipurpose Room.
Prayers are powerful! If you or someone you know is in need of prayers, please let us know. It is always confidential. There are prayer cards in the sanctuary or you can contact the church office.
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