WORSHIP: SUNDAY, AUGUST 2

Livestreamed: 9:15 and 10:45 a.m.

9:15 a.m. in-person worship option now available:
  • Please register for worship: Worship Registration.
  • Masks are to be worn to demonstrate our love and care for one another.
  • Temperature screening as you check in.
  • Please become familiar with all of our Reopening Procedures

SUBMIT A SENDING VIDEO
This would involve simply capturing the following phrases to be used for our sending at the close of worship:
(One voice) “Go in peace, serve the Lord!”
(Other voice/s) “Thanks be to God!”

GUEST PREACHER

August 9, Pastor Kelly Chatman

Pastor Kelly served at Redeemer Luther Church, Minneapolis, and has recently retired from that position. He is now an Advisor to the Bishop in the Minneapolis Area Synod.
SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE
Through August 17

If students are either distance-learning or learning in-person they still need supplies!

We are gathering school supplies to support the families and staff of Prairie View Elementary. Here's how you can help:
  • Target Wish List
  • Give+ App (School Supplies) or by check (School Supplies in the memo)
  • Purchase on your own and drop off at Immanuel in the cart at the front door. Needed items: 75+ Backpacks for elementary aged kids, Crayola markers, crayons and colored pencils, kid's scissors, #2 pencils, composition notebooks, glue sticks, white glue bottles, highlighters, pens
WOMEN'S BIKE RIDE
August 19, 5:30 p.m.

  • Departing from Immanuel parking lot at 5:30 p.m. ride to LTD Brewing in Hopkins.
  • We will have a short break/refreshments there and bike back to church.
  • Ride is 15 miles round trip, all levels of bikers welcome!
  • Please text or call 952-836-4484 to sign up or if you have questions.
  • Please RSVP by August 12 (required due to COVID and the need to make reservations at LTD!)
TASK FORCE MINUTES

Keep up to date with the work of the Racial Justice Statement Task Force by reading the minutes of their July 22 meeting.
JUSTICE AWARENESS: AUGUST
HOUSING & HOME OWNERSHIP

The ministry of Justice involves understanding those whose life experience is different from our own. Join the Immanuel community in monthly Justice Awareness learning suggestions so that we are better able to live out Jesus' love for our neighbor, both as a community of faith and as individuals.  

1)      Watch a 60-minute Documentary: Jim Crow of the North
Are you familiar with Jim Crow Laws? They were state and local laws that enforced racial segregation in the southern United States. But northern states are not exempt from the long-lasting effects these laws have on people of color. Northern states also enacted laws that enforced segregation. View the PBS documentary Jim Crow of the North to learn about the history of segregation and housing in our city. 

2)      Read an article written by Phil Vischer of Veggie Tales fame. Phil shares his thoughts about how his family benefited from racial segregation in housing: Racial Injustice has Benefited Me - A Confession .

3)     Do further research about racial covenanting and racial disparities in home ownership in the Twin Cities and Suburbs: 

4)      Share your story:  How did your family end up in the Suburbs of the Twin Cities? Go back a few generations to discover where and how your family of origin ended up obtaining, owning and selling real estate. If you’d like to share any discoveries and “a-ha” moments send your story to kim@immanuel.us . Stories will be compiled to share with others. 
CONNECT CAMPFIRES

Wednesday, August 5, 7 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Songs of Healing (with Pastor Angela)

  • Join us as we gather around the fire pit in the Immanuel backyard.
  • Bring a blanket or a camp chair.
  • Masks are required as we come together to care for one another, but as this is outdoors, singing will be encouraged.

Coming Up:
Aug 12 - Hymn Sing (Paul)
Aug 19 - Action Songs (Paul)
Aug 26 - Reformation Choir Night (Paul, Angela, Clark)
NEW FALL WORSHIP TIMES
Beginning Sept. 12/13

Saturday, Sept. 12, 5:00 p.m .
Outdoor worship including a blessing of animals . Bring your pet/pets for a special blessing and join our first Saturday Worship of the fall (Following Sept. 12th this service will be in the sanctuary).

Sunday, Sept. 13, 9:00 a.m & 10:30 a.m. (NEW TIMES!)
Worship online or in-person!


REnew52
Our theme, REnew52 , for this '20 - '21 year is renewal , the new life God continually restores in us. God knows we need renewal, especially as we endure times of trouble or testing as we have recently. How can we place ourselves in God’s hands each day so that our faith, hope, and love is renewed? Read more
T-SHIRT ORDERS

We're excited to make this T-shirt available for our Immanuel friends and family!

You can place your order on/before September 20, and shirts will be delivered by Oct. 9.

NOTE: This fall Immanuel students, Student Leaders and Confirmation Guides will receive this shirt when participating in the Confirmation Retreat so they do not need to purchase the shirt now as it will be included with their retreat registration (details about the retreat are coming soon...it's going to be in the Twin Cities and it will be VERY different than past years, but it will provide significant opportunities for faith growth).
GROWING FAITH AT HOME
August 2 - 8

Adults & Families:

Children's & Family Resources:

DAILY BIBLE READING
WE PRAY...
“ And each day God spoke to us through Word, reflection, and the water!  ”
By Kelly Meyers
Links to all Zoom meetings, can now be found on the Immanuel calendar .
 www.immanuel.us | 952.937.8123 
Pastor Paul: 952.240.4275 | Pastor Angela: 715.209.6895