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Celebration Sunday Handbells and Choir
By Judy Kirchoff
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Celebration Sunday was an awesome day with excitement for new memberships and many fall activities. It was a special time for me to have some closure with bell choir music that was to have been played during the time that the Covid-19 first invaded.
Contact was made to Handbell members and it was amazing to get all positive responses to ring once again. Announcements were made to recruit vocalists and 16 were ready to sing. Another call was made to the Chapel Chimers and that date worked for 8 of them.
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The special anthem was "As The Deer" and it was wonderful to hear the voices and bells within the sanctuary. Thank you to everyone who participated.
Special thanks to Judi Burson who directed the choir and also to Carolyn Mogan who filled in at a practice for the choir.
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VOCAL CHOIR PARTICIPANTS, Judi Burson, Director
Back 2 Rows from L to R
Mancel Mitchell, Jeff Olson, Peter Nordell, Adrian Olson, David Pundt, Jim Bloedel, Pastor Paul Mattson
Middle Row L to R
Carol Pundt, Sharon Simons, Terrie Bunker, Tammy Freeburg, Nancy Evans
Front Row L to R
Sylvia Graff, Meredith Bloedel, Jill DeCent, Jean Olson
HANDBELL CHOIR PARTICIPANTS, Judy Kirchoff, Director
Back Row L to R
LuAnn Henrichs, Nancy Heise, Carson Freese, Jack Schubert, Hal Kirchoff
Left side by doorway wrapping around to Front Row
Ardelle Patrick, Barb Rhodes, Jan Nordell, Ginny Larson, Jill Mattson, Dee Dee Frahm, Robyn Klopfleisch, Sandy Twigg
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First time ringers for the Chapel Chimers are Bennett Kannel and Cole Freese. With only 2 practices they and the others did very well. On our Wed. Practice, Pastor Paul was able to join us which was enjoyed by all. There is always a little bit of time to have a fun moment.
The Chapel Chimers processed ringing their chimes and then played "Holy, Holy, Holy".
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Participants were from left to right: Carson Freese, Braylon Kannel, Bella Oren, Katie Freese, Maycee DeCent, Kynsley DeCent, Judy Kirchoff, Cole Freese, Bennett Kannel
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Students of all ages were invited to bring their backpacks to worship on Sunday, September 12th to be blessed. Each student will receive a gift as part of this blessing but the gifts ordered did not arrive on time.
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Sunday School
Sunday School for the 2021-22 school year began with Rally Day on Sunday, September 12th. The students were dismissed from the 10:30am worship service following Children's Time. All of the students met with the teachers for a short lesson about Moses and then went outside and played some games connected with the lesson and then finished their time together with a wrap up of the lesson.
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The Sunday School teachers for this year are Linnea Laffin, Ricky Aulie, James Freese and Lindsay Freese.
Sunday School is for preschool students through 6th grade.
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Karli Nixon and Katie Kovatovich were confirmed at Immanuel on Wednesday, September 1st. |
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Youth Ministry
by Tammy Freeburg
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Happy to be starting another season, in Jesus name amen…
What fun was had by all who made it to the beach for the kayaking event!!
My apologies for not getting the letter to families out sooner. Juggling, all that life throws at me causes me to miss things sometimes. I am trying to get better at delegating, but please be patient with me I don’t always know when to ask for help.
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This week is our first youth night at church:) Looking forward to seeing some new faces and grateful for our youth returning from last year!!
5:00pm doors open for homework help and/or creative and active time.
6:00pm prayers and meal served. Time to connect, visit, share highs and lows for the day (or the past week)
6:30pm begin “The Chosen” series
7:30pm small group discussion
7:55pm our Father prayer and dismissal
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When time allows we have music request time. It is a great way for our youth to familiarize themselves with some of the AWESOME worship music that is out there these days! (Hint: 104.3 The Pulse radio)
Please keep an eye on the enews, newsletter and your mailbox regularly to keep posted on “what’s up” with youth ministry!
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If your youth is in 6th grade on up and you did not receive a letter from me recently, please let me know so I don’t miss your
student!!
The youth are ALWAYS welcome to bring friends to youth night.
God bless
Faithfully,
Miss Tammy
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The Harvest Table is available on Sundays for you to bring in your extra produce or to purchase produce. All proceeds benefit the Cuyuna Range Food Shelf.
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Spirit of Christmas Bazaar
by Karen DeBoer and Nancy Nyvold
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Ornaments, wreaths, pine cones galore! Lanterns, signs, pillow & more!
The Spirit of Christmas Bazaar will be here before we know it. Many of us are sharing ideas and creating fun projects
Immanuel is fortunate to have talented and resourceful ladies and men who will make this year’s bazaar successful. The time to gather with friends, inspire each other, and make those ideas a reality, is NOW!
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November 13th is fast approaching. Please consider keeping our popular Children’s Shop Stop a part of our bazaar. We desperately need two people to organize this area. The children love shopping for their parents, grandparents, and adults who are special in their lives.
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Also, the Meal With A Mission which will help defray costs of confections, rolls, wreaths, printing, advertising, etc., will be October 17th. Please mark your calendars. See you there! Blessings!
Any questions or offers of help, please contact the BIZARRE ladies!
Nancy Nyvold (612) 804-4917
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The August Meal With A Mission on August 22nd benefited the Cuyuna Lakes Lunch Bunch. This is the group that prepares and serves food weekly to children in the summertime.
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The funds earned by the September Meal With A Mission on September 19th will be used to purchase supplies for Care Kits for high school students. The meal will be served from 10:00 to 12:00.
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Immanuel welcomed all of the new members that have joined in the past few months at both worship services on Sunday, September 12th.
Please welcome all of these people when you see them at worship.
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Jake and DeeDee Frahm
Charlie and John
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Nicole Bundy, Skyler,
Carson, Hunter, Elizabeth
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The Fall congregational learning event will begin September 19th. The book will be "You Are Never Alone" by Max Lucado. You can sign up for a group on the table set up in the fellowship hall. The books are available in the bookstore area. You will need the book "You Are Never Alone" and the study guide. It is hoped that all of the congregation will participate in this study.
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600 SW 4th Street
P. O. Box 98
Crosby, Minnesota 56441
Telephone: 218-546-6010
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