LUTHERAN CHURCH
Immanuel Lutheran Church Crosby, October 2022
New Members


Immanuel welcomed new members into the family on Sunday, October 9th. Please welcome these new members when you see them in worship.
Cathy Preston
Bill & Jody Bunio
Jace & Kayla Christenson, Lucy & Iris
Marvin & Brenda Hayes
Nate & Nancy Horner, Chase
Dwayne & Kathy Johnson
Family Ministry
by Jill DeCent
Fall has arrived! Our Family Ministry is operating in full speed ahead, with Sunday School, Confirmation, and Youth Group. Sunday School classes are learning about the Fruits of the Spirit through our fun and interactive curriculum. God has so graciously blessed us with our Sunday School team of leaders again this year! Members of our youth and confirmation groups have also begun earning “Service Credit” by helping out in our Sunday School classes-Intergenarational faith building at it’s finest. As a reminder, our church nursery will be staffed every Sunday during the 10:30 service, for ages 6 months-5 years old. Our nursery attendants train through an accredited Red Cross Safe Sitter program, so you can feel confident that your little one is in good hands.
Our confirmation students are staying busy while learning the Lord’s Prayer through our curriculum brought to us by Sola publishing. We even had our first of many bonfires in the new firepit, complete with s’mores and songs around the fire! Please fell free to check it out-located behind the church garage. Thank you to all those who helped build! Our youth group evenings have also been blessed, full of good food, games, worship, and small group discussions while viewing a series by “Youth Alpha”. We are seeking a few new faces to come hang out, have fun, and maybe learn a thing or two with our youth and confirmation students on Wednesday evenings! What’s the request you ask? To simply join us on Wednesday evenings from 5pm-7:30pm and be a mentor to our 7th grade through 12th grade students. A passion to be a positive role model, and bring youth closer to God is the ONLY requirement-and a background check of course. Contact Jill DeCent for more information.
A survey was recently released to all members of our congregation, to deepen our understanding of ways to strengthen and build faith at home. It’s completely anonymous, and takes about 10 minutes to complete. This survey will be available through October, so please help us to HELP YOU! Please click on this link for the survey: Faith at Home Survey.

This is a season of so many bountiful blessings and excitement, so please continue to keep our Family Ministry in your prayers, as we look for ways to strengthen and build from our foundation.
 
“I am the vine, you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” -John 15:5
Spirit of Christmas Bazaar
by the "BIZARRE" ladies



The Spirit of Christmas Bazaar is quickly approaching! It will be Saturday, November 12 from 8:30am to 1:00pm. We're looking forward to learning about your crafts, projects and donations! 

Just an FYI -- we'd like to put a plea out for handmade tree ornaments. These have been popular in the past, and buyers like that they can be personalized. 
RAFFLE
by Nancy Evans and Terri Wisniak

Spirit of Christmas raffle tickets, costing only $1 each, will be available in the church bookstore corner on the four Sundays leading up to the bazaar, Oct. 16, 23, 30, and Nov. 6, as well as on the day of the bazaar, Sat, Nov. 12. Tickets will also be available in the church office beginning Oct.17, and off site from Terri Wisniak, Nancy Evans, or Dwayne Johnson.

The six items being offered include: 
  • Queen size cotton quilt in deep reds, greens, and blues, donated by Sharon Simons
  • Scandinavian tine box (bentwood), donated by woodworker Jeff Olson
  • Houseplant stand, cherry, 28” high, with potted plant, donated by woodworker Randy Evans
  • Christmas gnome afghan, lap size, washable acrylic yarn, crocheted by Kelly Lanini
  • Full size blanket chest, butternut, donated by woodworker Jeff Olson
  • Sleigh painted by Robert Cooper and donated by his family. The sleigh decorated by the three bazaar chairpersons.  
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COOKIE DECORATING WORKSHOP
by Jill DeCent

New this year to the bazaar, Is a cookie decorating room for children of all ages. This will come in place of the “Little Elves” gift room, as held in years past. Kids are invited to stop in to decorate a cookie while their adult(s) enjoy all the bazaar has to offer! This activity is free of charge. Join in on the cookie decorating fun from 10am-1pm.
WREATH MAKING
by Jill Mattson and Brenda Lofquist

Wreath making will occur Sunday, November 6, from 11:30 -300 at church in the Fellowship Hall with lunch provided! An additional day has been added to hopefully create more of these beautiful and popular live wreaths! Monday, November 7, from 10:00 to 2:00 will also be a wreath and swag making day. Please come 
equipped with gloves, a wire cutting tool, and eager hands! Many hands make for a fun time!
CONFECTIONS
by Marsha Larson

Confection making and packaging will be held Thursday, November 10th at 9:30am in the church kitchen.
BAKED GOODS
by Deb Kreller

Last year there were several requests from shoppers for pies and more cookies. If you're considering donating for the bake sale, a pie would be a popular item! Any and all baked goods and your home canned items are great sellers. Bring your tasty goods to church by Friday, Nov.11.
PROJECT DROP-OFF

Your projects and crafts can be brought to church on Thursday, November 10, and Friday, November 11 by noon. They will be priced and displayed. 





Judy Kirchoff 218-546-2804
Nancy Nyvold 612-804-4917
Karen DeBoer 763-442-0755
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Hallelujah Handbells/Chapel Chimers
by DeeDee Frahm
I hope everyone enjoyed hearing the handbells ring again this past week. As nervous as I was at the start of the day, the support from the congregation was all the encouragement I needed to calm myself and know that I made the right decision to lead the choir. Thank you!  
Over the next few weeks, I will have a table of bells and chimes set up near the bookstore during fellowship time - feel free to stop by and get a closer look at the bells, the music, and even try your hand at ringing them! We are looking for a few more ringers to fill in our octaves - full time, part time or just filling in on occasion - and beginners are ALWAYS welcome! Don't be shy!

I am looking forward to starting Chapel Chimers (3rd grade and higher) in November.  This is open for kids who rang previously or are interested in trying. Please feel free to contact me so I can begin planning practices. 
Meal With A Mission

The September Meal With A Mission on September 18th benefited Cuyuna Lakes Lunch Bunch. Breakfast pizza was served.

There will not be a Meal With A Mission in October. The November Meal With A Mission on November 20th will benefit REC- Residents Encountering Christ
Women's Retreat
Text and photos By Jill Mattson

45 women from 4 LCMC area churches and friends, joined in on a lovely Fall day at Grace Lutheran Church in McGregor to celebrate the Holy Spirit’s love for each of us.

Lorelie Robinson who was called to serve Grace Lutheran in McGregor as their lay pastor at this time led the ladies in a devotion.
Lorelie Robinson who was called to serve Grace Lutheran in McGregor as their lay pastor at this time led the ladies in a devotion.
Pati Kachel, story teller, shared stories of the Holy Spirit’s working in her life and the lives of others.  She was delightful!!