Inside Immanuel Weekly

"WE SHARE GOD'S GIFT OF LOVE WITH ALL"

Sunday, January 17, 2021

Online Worship Through Immanuel's

YouTube Channel

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Dear disciples of Jesus at Immanuel Lutheran,

When Jesus began his ministry, he wasn’t a lone ranger. He called others to share in his mission to spread the good news of God’s love. One of those disciples was Philip. After he chose to follow Jesus, he invited Nathaniel to join him with the words “Come and see.”

Who was it in your life that invited you to “come and see” Jesus? Maybe it was your parents who brought you up in the church. Maybe it was a friend who told you about a service project you could help with at their congregation. We need a community to help us grow in our faith. And like Philip, we need to invite others who don’t yet have a community of faith, to “come and see.”

Your partner in Christ,

Pastor Gretchen

Thanks be to you, Lord Jesus Christ, most merciful redeemer, for the countless blessings and benefits you give. May we know you more clearly, love you more dearly, and follow you more nearly, day by day praising you, with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen

Welcome Bishop Kristen Kuempel

We welcome the Bishop of our Northwest Intermountain Synod for bringing us God's Word in the sermon this Sunday.

COVID Day of Remembrance

The City of Boise is participating in a national COVID 19 Day of Remembrance on January 19, 2021 to honor the lives lost to COVID 19, and has invited local faith communities to also participate. At 3:30pm that day, Immanuel's church bell will be rung. You are also encouraged to participate in your home by lighting a candle. If you choose to do so, please send a recording of your candlelighting to office@ilcboise.org.

Save the Dates!

Please mark your calendar for Immanuel’s Annual Congregational Meeting, scheduled for Sunday, January 31, 2021 at 12:00 noon. This year’s meeting will be different than previous annual meetings--it will be conducted online using the Zoom meeting application.

Over the next few weeks, we will be providing additional information on how to log in to the Zoom meeting (you must log in early to register for the meeting), how to ask questions during the meeting (using chat), instructions for voting (and sending in your completed ballot), etc. A Zoom meeting invitation will be sent to you within the next week or so.

These and other important business items will be discussed at the annual meeting:

Approval of the 2021 General Fund Budget
Election of Church Council members
Election of Immanuel’s representatives to the Northwest Intermountain Synod Assembly
Approval of the Amended Constitution for Immanuel Lutheran Church
Acceptance of Committee, Ministry & Advisory Team, and Task Force Reports
Endowment Committee Report

The 2020 Annual Report and the annual meeting agenda are being prepared and will be available within the next several weeks.

There will be a Congregational Question & Answer Session on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at 1:00pm. This will also be a Zoom online meeting and will afford you an opportunity to ask questions about the annual report or the upcoming annual meeting business items. A separate Zoom meeting invitation will be sent beforehand.

If you have any questions or concerns about this information, please contact the church office at 208-344-3011.

Please watch your mail and/or email in the coming weeks for further information.

Thank you and God’s Peace,

Les Gieselman, President

Immanuel Lutheran Church

New Proposed Constitution

The Church Council recommended congregational approval of the amended Constitution for Immanuel Lutheran Church at the Annual Congregational Meeting on January 31, 2021.

A copy of the amended Constitution for Immanuel Lutheran Church (approved by Church Council on 12/14/2020) is attached for your review. Please note those sections preceded by an asterisk (*) are required by the ELCA and cannot be modified.

Click Here to View/Print Constitution

If you have questions or concerns about this information, please contact Nancy Upchurch, Chair, Governing Documents Task Force, at: nancyinidaho@cableone.net.

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Giving Options

Online GIVING

Thank you to those who are continuing to support Immanuel financially. We realize some of you may be struggling financially right now and are unable to give. Your Immanuel family understands and prays that you can continue to take care of your family. If you are able, please contribute online through the church website by clicking on the "Online GIVING" button.

You may also give via U.S. mail, or place your envelope in the mail drop slot to the right of the glass double doors we use to enter the Thomas Chapel, Library, Office area and Hospitality Room. Or you can scan this barcode-like QR code image with a smartphone's QR decoder, it will instantly connect you to the mobile version of the Immanuel web page. It provides a quick and easy way to access the web page.

Birthdays

LOIS B – 1/17

JANE D – 1/17

SHELIA I – 1/18

ERIC Z – 1/18

HEIDI G – 1/18

ELSA D – 1/22

SIERRA B – 1/23

Important Items of Interest

Your new star word is available for pick up at the church! Just as a star led the wisemen to the baby Jesus, you are invited to see where this star word might lead you in the year ahead. Put it up somewhere you'll see it each day, as you reflect upon what it might teach you in your journey of faith, and how it might lead you closer to Jesus.

Christ in Our Home devotionals for January/February/March 2021 have arrived! If you would like one, you can stop by church during business hours, call the office at 208-344-3011 or email parishadmin@ilcboise.org and we will arrange to get you a copy.

Sign Up For DAILY GRACE From WELCA - Daily Grace is an on-the-go companion for your journey, offering a faith reflection every day. Encounter God’s extravagant, boundless and often surprising grace by signing up for a daily email message. You can also download the newly updated app for your IOS and Android devices.

COVID-19 Relief Program - We invite anyone who is experiencing hardship due to the pandemic to request monetary and/or task assistance from your Immanuel congregational family. Please find a link to the request form HERE.

TVPrays - This online devotional was created by ELCA leaders and pastors from the Treasure Valley. Access it at tvprays.org . You may simply visit the site daily or sign up to receive it in your email inbox. Regular contributors from Immanuel include Barb Condon, Heidi Gainan, Susan Rowe, Kathryn Baerwald, and Pastor Gretchen.