Inside Immanuel Weekly
"WE SHARE GOD'S GIFT OF LOVE WITH ALL"
January 26, 2020
8:30am - Augustana Chapel
10:45am - Immanuel Sanctuary
Refreshments and fellowship will follow
both services
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Dear disciples of Jesus at Immanuel Lutheran,
Jesus began his ministry on earth by inviting others to follow him. Notice he didn’t say “believe in me” but “follow me.” And so like those fishermen, we watch and listen and act in ways that draw us deeper into Jesus’ way of life, so that we might invite others to be caught in the net of God’s grace and mercy too.
See you in church,
Pastor Gretchen
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Lord God, your loving kindness always goes before us and follows after us. Summon us into your light, and direct our steps in the ways of goodness that come through the cross of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen
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Annual Report
You are invited to attend the
Annual Congregational Meeting
which will be held immediately after the 10:45 worship service on
January 26, 2020
. We will meet in the Immanuel Fellowship Hall and a light lunch will be served. Please join your fellow Immanuel members to learn about all the great things happening in and around Immanuel. We will also elect new Church Council members and approve the Annual Budget for 2020.
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Join us for a class titled
Honoring our Neighbors Faith: A Lutheran Perspective on Faith Traditions in America.
We acknowledge that people have different beliefs and affirm that those beliefs are worthy of respect. Luanne Tangedal and Heidi Gainan are facilitating this adult study group following the late service at noon Sundays through February 23rd in the church library. Please notify the church office if you are interested.
Below are the topics for each week of the class:
- Jan 26: No Class
- Feb 2: Islam
- Feb 9: Judaism
- Feb 16: Roman Catholic Church
- Feb 23: Unitarian Universalist Association
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Are you interested in exploring becoming a member of Immanuel? Would you like a refresher course on what it means to be Lutheran? Would you like to get to know others in our church community better? If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, join Pastor Gretchen for
Bap
tized We Live: Lutheranism as a Way of Life.
It is being held between services at 9:45am in the library through February 9th.
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We had a great day at Church last Sunday! We were blessed to have Dawn Busch preach for us. It was also the first week we offered Children’s Church at both services. We will continue to offer Children’s Church at both services on the first and third Sunday of the month. We had fun learning about the gospel lessons for this coming week - the call of the disciples - playing follow the leader, singing some songs, and making some fish to take home with us.
Congregational Meeting
- The congregational meeting is THIS SUNDAY! Confirmed youth are considered voting members of the congregation and we highly encourage them to attend the meeting and have their voices heard as decisions are being made for the congregation. We will have some activities in the conference room off of the fellowship hall for the younger kids as well. We hope to see you there!
Sunday School -
Our next burst of lessons will be February - 2/2 and 2/9. Sunday school is open to all elementary aged students. Parents are always welcome to join us in class at 9:45 downstairs.
Lessons and Lattes
- Lessons and Lattes will return 2/2. We will spend the remainder of the year working through a book on Prayer! We hope to see you at 9:30 for cocoa and coffee!
Children’s Choir
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Sara will be back, and will be working with children’s Choir again on 2/2.
Volunteers - At least one volunteer to help once a month for Children’s church and we are currently exploring the possibility of creating a rotating list of volunteers who would be willing to sit in the nursery. In order for this to work, we do need several volunteers willing to help once a month.
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Pictures are from a service project done by Confirmation youth at the lock-in early January--blankets for those undergoing chemo to bring comfort and warmth.
For Additional information on any of these events, please contact
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Coffee Hour Hosts Wanted
There are still spots available after the 8:30 service in February and in March. Find the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the Hospitality Room. Thank you for helping with this important ministry. If you can help, please let Parish Administrator Carolyn Korn (
parishadmin@ilcboise.org
) know.
Sponsor Altar Flowers for Augustana
With the enhancement of seasonal plants and flowers now being managed through Living Greens Solutions, Inc. for the Immanuel sanctuary, the Worship & Music committee recommends that plants be placed in Augustana. Altar flowers may be sponsored for the Augustana sanctuary on a voluntary basis in 2020. Contact the church office to make your request:
office@ilcboise.org
; 208-344-3011.
Ministry Opportunity
We are looking for a volunteer to take over the the delivery of
Feed My Sheep
food donations from church to St. John's Food Bank. Requirements include taking the items received at Immanuel to the Father Riffle Center, located nearby at 775 N 8th Street, on a monthly basis. For more information, please call the church office.
Parish Coordinator Position Available
King of Glory Lutheran Church, 3430 N. Maple Grove Rd., Boise, 83704 is seeking a Parish Coordinator responsible for managing day-to-day operations, program organization, and business affairs of the church. The Parish Coordinator works with the pastor and other staff members, Council and lay leadership of our faith community. This is a part-time position. Salary will be based on experience and training or equivalency. Benefits include vacation, sick leave. For a complete job description, please visit
https://koglutheran.org/
or contact us at
pastorpaul@koglutheran.org
or (208) 377-0220. Resumes may be sent to the address above.
Corpus Christi House
Corpus Christi House has opportunities to serve Boise’s homeless. For over 15 years Corpus Christi House has been easing the burden of homelessness, providing hospitality with hot showers, good food, laundry, clothes, and educational support. Join a strong volunteer crew working in the kitchen, clothing room, or Step Up center. Visit
corpuschristiboise.org
or contact Mia Crosthwaite at
cch.volunteercoordinator@gmail.com
.
Ryan Lawrence
Boise State University graduate Ryan Lawrence has completed the first few months of his year-long service as a Young Adult in Global Mission in the United Kingdom.
Check out his
"Look Back"
at the last three months of his global mission.
You may also follow his blog as we support his ministry at
https://ryanandrewlawrence.com/2019/09/
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Prayer Requests
Let the Immanuel Prayer Chain members pray for you during your times of difficulty and times of celebration! Send your prayer requests to:
prayers@ilcboise.org
, call the church office at 208-344-3011 or fill out a pink card from the back of the chair pockets in the Immanuel Sanctuary and place them in the collection plate. We want to support you! All information is confidential.
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Jon Davidson, Luther Heights Bible Camp program director, resigned from his position in the ministry. We wish to take a moment and honor the lasting impact Jon has made on so many people by hosting a luncheon to honor Jon at Our Saviors Lutheran Church (Twin Falls) February 22, 2020 beginning at 11am. If you’d like to attend, please RSVP to the office by February 7 so we can have enough food for lunch. We will be presenting Jon with a memory keepsake. We encourage you to send pictures, notes, cards, or well wishes to the Boise Office by February 7, 2020. You can also email messages to the office (
info@lutherheights.org) and we will print and include in the keepsake.
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Kelly Preboski, Luther Heights Bible Camp Executive Director
For additional information please click
HERE
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Treasure Valley Lifetree Cafe has rebooted! The topics in February will be The Miracle of Dreams (Feb. 4), Modern Romance (Feb. 11), Overcoming Life's Obstacles (Feb. 18) and Reincarnation (Feb. 25). We meet Tuesday evenings from 6:30-7:30pm at the Nampa Public Library. Lifetree Cafe is a place where people gather for conversations about life and faith in a casual, comfortable setting. Do you know someone seeking a conversation community? Please encourage them to join us. Find us on Facebook and Meetup.
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Gardening Workshop
Learn how to grow so much more in a two part series workshop
Dates:
February 22
nd
and March 7
th
Canyon Springs Christian Church -
1444 Cornell St, Middleton
February 29
th
and March 14
th
Trinity Lutheran Church -
8 S Midland Blvd, Nampa
Time:
9am to 12pm
Cost:
$25.00 per person/family includes class workbook, additional gardening materials, and Trinity Gardens Inc. book, “Growing to Feed Many-How Trinity Community Gardens gets more food from less space”
There will be some growing supplies available to purchase at the 2
nd
session – check or cash only
For any questions and signup for class contact:
Sheila Anderson at 208-870-0747
E-mail trinitygardensinc@yahoo.com
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A 6-part workshop series designed to help family caregivers find balance while caring for a loved one
Learn to:
- Reduce stress
- Make tough decisions
- Navigate family dynamics
- Connect with resources
This evidence-based program is not a support group, however it creates a supportive network of fellow caregivers. Benefits for caregivers are based on participation in the full 6-week series.
Tuesdays, February 25-March 31, 2020, 5:30-7:00pm
Norco Building on BSU Camus
1529 Belmont Street, Room 114
Free Parking Pass with Registration
Registration Required! Call 208-947-4281 or Email: ashoup@Jannus.org.
For more information or to register online chick
HERE
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Seniors Needed as Volunteers in Local Classrooms!
Do you know a senior with time and love to share?
Our children need them in the classroom!
Senior Corps is accepting applications for volunteers 55 years and older to join the Foster Grandparent Program!
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Volunteers receive a non-taxable stipend,
training and support in their positions, and gain meaningful friendships that last a lifetime!
For more information or to apply for a volunteer position in your local school,
call or email Anne at
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Inside Immanuel Weekly is published/emailed every Friday (occasionally on Thursday.)
The deadline for submitting articles is Wednesday by 5pm.
January 26
8:30am, Worship Service, Augustana Chapel *
9:45am, Adult Ed-
Baptized We Live-New Member Class, Library
10:45am, Worship Service, Immanuel Sanctuary *
12:00pm, Annual Congregational Meeting, Fellowship Hall
January 27
9:30am, Quilters, Quilting Room
11:00am, Staff Meeting, Work Room
January 28
10:30am, Bible Study, Library
5:00pm, Food Fellowship, Fellowship Hall
January 30
2:00pm, Grief Support Group, Thomas Chapel
February 2
8:30am, Worship Service & Children's Church, Augustana Chapel *
9:45am, Adult Ed-
Baptized We Live-New Member Class
, Library
9:45am, Lessons & Lattes, Youth Room
9:45am, Sunday School, Sunday School Room
10:45am, Worship Service & Children's Church, Immanuel Sanctuary
12:00pm, Children's Choir Rehearsal, Immanuel Sanctuary
12:00pm, Honoring Our Neighbor's Faith, Library
* Refreshments and fellowship immediately following worship services in the Hospitality Room
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