Using our Purpose Statement, “We Share God’s Gift of Love with All”, and one of our six guiding principles, “We are a Community of Joy, Gratitude and Generosity” as a foundation, this year we are focusing on the financial aspect of stewardship during November. 

What an exciting time at Immanuel. At giving Sunday on November 13th, we had over 80 parishioners in attendance! The received giving estimate cards were blessed during the service. Thank you to all who have submitted their estimates.

Does that mean that it’s too late to turn in your card?  The answer is a firm no. If you would like to drop it off at the church, or bring it one of the next few Sundays or even take a picture of it and send it to Valerie Hanks, our financial secretary at  finance@ilcboise.org we would greatly appreciate it.

The information about your estimate in giving greatly helps the Finance Committee and Church Council as they prepare for the 2023 budget.

The Immanuel Call Committee received a new pastor candidate to consider in late October and completed a first interview last week via ZOOM. After prayerful discernment as a committee, we determined that we would release that candidate from our consideration. Please know that the committee is very reflective and understands the importance of our work. We are just as excited as you are to call a new pastor, but we also understand that it is important to find the right person that God is calling to Immanuel. Thank you for your continued prayers and patience. We are thankful and blessed to have Pastor Anne Palma with us as we continue through this transitional time.

Lisa Hahle

Call Committee Chair

Remember to drop off your Thanksgiving box this Sunday, November 20th before church. If you didn't shop for a box, you can still donate money to St. Vincent de Paul and the shopping will be done for you.  (See link below.)

Immanuel’s Annual Thanksgiving Food Box Drive benefits Boise’s needy and poor by providing a full Thanksgiving Dinner to families in need. Immanuel has been a benefactor of this program sponsored by The Society of St. Vincent de Paul for years.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL WEBSITE

ELCA African Ministry Craft Sale will be held THIS SUNDAY, November 20. The African Team Ministries is a Christian ministry working as an intermediary between African and American churches through sales of crafts, jewelry, and soapstone, mostly from East Africa. From these sales they are able to help in East Africa in life changing ways. Be sure to stop and shop in the Hospitality Room to support this important ministry. Cash or checks only please.

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LINK TO AFRICAN TEAM MINISTRIES

Poinsettias will soon adorn our sanctuaries with their vibrant red color as we prepare for the birth of the Christ child in this season of Advent. You are invited to sponsor a plant in remembrance or in honor of your loved ones.

Complete a paper sponsorship form found in the Sunday bulletin or church office. Place the form, with payment, in the offering plate or church office by December 4.

Those remembered and honored will be listed in the Christmas Eve bulletin. A $10 donation is suggested for each plant.

The ILC Mission Endowment Fund Committee invites you to submit candidate names to receive a Mission Endowment Grant in 2023. We are seeking grantee suggestions in four areas:

1. Mission of ILC (it is to be a new initiative, not for an ongoing budgeted operation)

2. Mission /outreach project in Ada County

3. Mission /outreach project in the U.S.

4. Mission/outreach project outside the U.S. (international)

Please submit your ideas for organizations/recipients to Karen Martz at kb.martz@hotmail.com or call 208-901-0271. We need your suggestions by December 1, 2022.

We need Coffee Hour Hosts to bring treats and set things out. It's very easy and doesn't take much time.

To volunteer, sign up on the Immanuel website.

IMMANUEL WEBSITE

We are looking for volunteers to be a part of our audio/visual team.  Would you like to learn how to run the camera and sound board for the live stream worship service?  We are setting up a training session  for all volunteers. All skill levels welcome! Please pass this opportunity on to any you think may be interested. For more information, the Parish Administrator, Carolyn Korn, at parishadmin@ilcboise.org.

Hand-in-Hand Ministry Fall Needs: Men's and women's jackets, hoodies, pants, jeans and socks, plus sleeping bags, towels and blankets for our Tuesday night guests. Please drop your new or gently used items off at church. Thank you to those who have already generously donated!

New Americans Ministry

If you are interested in helping, please call the church office. If you prefer donating money, CLICK HERE.

Food Fellowship Ministry - Sign up for volunteer slots to help prep, serve, and/or clean, or prepare desserts. Dinner is each Tuesday from 5- 6pm. Volunteer times start as early as 3:30pm for prep, 4:45pm for serving/ cleaning or as late as 5:15pm for clean up. We finish around 6:30pm.  

CLICK HERE to volunteer.