WORSHIP, JAN. 15
We apologize for the lack of audio accompanying our livestream for the first 11 minutes of last Sunday's 9 a.m. worship! It was an oversight on our part.
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CHURCH COUNCIL UPDATES
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Associate Pastor Call Committee to be formed. More...
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Roles of Associate Pastor and other ordained and caring ministry staff. More...
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Congregational meeting Feb. 5 to call Savannah Olaphson as Deacon. More...
NEXT STEPS
FEEDBACK OPPORTUNITIES. If you would like to provide your thoughts or feedback, please feel free to:
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contact congregational president, Paul Savereide, president@immanuel.us, and/or,
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Join Paul Savereide and Pastor Paul on Wednesday, January 18, at 7:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall for a discussion of staffing plans (This meeting will also be Zoomed Meeting ID: 810 5747 6246 Passcode: 107905).
ANNUAL MEETING: Sunday, January 22, 12 noon.
CONGEGATIONAL MEETING TO CALL SAVANNAH OLAPHSON AS DEACON.
Sunday, February 5 - Following the 9 a.m. service
SO...WHAT EXACTLY IS A DEACON?
Sunday, February 5, 10:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall
Join our soon-to-be Deacon Savannah and learn more about the history of diaconal ministry and the many forms this role takes in our church today. More...
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CARING MINISTRY REQUESTS
As a community of faith, we seek to support one another during all the ups and downs of life. When disruptions come up in your life, we want to know and are here to offer prayer and support in whatever way you need. For example, if you've received a new or difficult diagnosis, have a surgery coming up, a friend or loved one has passed away, or any other of life's challenges, we're here to support you and walk with you.
To help us better support you, we have a new form - Caring Ministry Request - to keep our caring ministry team (Pastor Paul, Deacon Intern Savannah, Parish Nurse Kari and MaryKay) updated on any needs you, or your loved ones, might have. More...
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RECHARGE WEDNESDAY
JANUARY 18
6:15 p.m. - You, Your Faith and the World: Social Statements of the ELCA. A Zoom option is available ( Details).
7:30 p.m. - Feedback/Discussion about the Staffing Plan with Pastor Paul and Paul Savereide. More...
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YOU, YOUR FAITH AND THE WORLD: SOCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE ELCA
Jan. 18 - Feb. 15, 6:15 - 7:30 p.m.
Zoom option has been added.
Have you ever wondered how to engage with current social issues faithfully and thoughtfully, or looked for guidance in discerning how faith might inform and shape your thinking on important matters? You are invited to join an important conversation of our church’s social statements that include:
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WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY
STUDIES IN EPHESIANS
Wednesdays, Jan. 18 - Feb. 8
Note that due to the snow and ice this study will begin on January 18.
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KITCHEN DEEP CLEANING
We're in need of a few volunteers to assist with deep cleaning the kitchen Tuesday 1/17, 10-11:30 a.m. Sign Up
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CAMP WAPO
REGISTRATION OPENS TODAY!
Youth Camp: June 18 - 23
Seeds Weekend: June 23 - 25
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A JOURNEY TO ITALY
Interest & Information Meeting
Tuesday, January 17, 7 p.m.
If you are already signed up or if you are interested in this October trip with Pastor Paul please join us!
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FAMILY BEACH PARTY
January 20, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
A tropical beach party for all families with young children. Bring your kids to splash in the pool, play in the sand, and enjoy some fun in the sun (or at least under the lights) as we transform Immanuel’s atrium into a tropical paradise.
Wear your beach clothes, bring your towel and your sand toys, and if you can, bring a picnic dish to share (i.e. beans, potato salad, chips, whatever you can)! We’ll supply the hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill, along with fruit punch to complete our authentic beach picnic experience.
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HABITAT PROJECT
Saturday, January 21 - Chaska
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ANNUAL MEETING
January 22, 12 p.m.
Join us as we connect with one another, rejoice as we reflect on the past year and as we plan for the next year!
We will begin the meeting with a chili lunch!
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SO...WHAT EXACTLY IS A DEACON?
Sunday, February 5, 10:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall
Join our soon-to-be Deacon Savannah and learn more about the history of diaconal ministry and the many forms this role takes in our church today.
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TOOL KIT WORKSHOPS
FOR CONGREGATIONAL LEADERS
Saturday, February 11, Columbia Heights
Join Savannah at this year’s Annual Tool Kit Workshops! Each year congregational leaders around the synod (lay and rostered) gather to get practical tools to bring back to their congregations. Details and list of workshops...
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WORDS IN ACTION
BLACK HISTORY MONTH CONTEST
Eden Prairie youth (K-12) are invited to select a quote from a Black American civil rights leader and express what it means to you through writing, art or video/audio. Your work should include reflection on the importance of their words and include ideas for how you can carry their legacies forward in our community. Details...
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HOPS & HOPE
February 21, 6:30 p.m., Boom Island Brewery
We will be reading and discussing, The Lemon Tree: An Arab, a Jew, and the Heart of the Middle East, by Sandy Tolan.
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FAMILY CAMP
July 27 - 29 (Thursday - Saturday). Families are invited to join us for fun connecting with other families at Cleary Lake (Three Rivers Park District), Prior Lake, campground. More...
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HOLDEN VILLAGE
SUMMER 2023. Our application has been submitted with preferred date. Please see our website for details.
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DONATE DIAPERS
Donations of diapers, baby wipes and sanitary pads are needed - these items are in high demand for families accessing food shelves. Online signup to donate or deliver diapers.
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FAITH AT HOME
January 15 - 21
Adults:
Children & Families:
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CARING MINISTRY REQUESTS
We want to know and are here to offer prayer and support in whatever way you need. For example, if you've received a new or difficult diagnosis, have a surgery coming up, a friend or loved one has passed away, or any other of life's challenges, we're here to support you and walk with you. Submit a Caring Ministry Request.
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