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Prayer of the Day
Almighty and ever-living God, you anointed your beloved Son to be priest and sovereign forever. Grant that all the people of the earth, now divided by the power of sin, may be united by the glorious and gentle rule of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen
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Join us for in-person worship on Sundays at 8:30am in the Augustana Chapel and 10am in the Immanuel Sanctuary.
Also join us for Coffee Hour in the Hospitality Room following worship.
ONLINE WORSHIP
Worship services are livestreamed (tune into the YouTube Channel) and the recordings are available to watch anytime after worship.
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Thanksgiving Boxes-Youth Event
Saturday, November 23, 10:30am-noon, box up the Thanksgiving food donations in preparation for them to be delivered to St. Vincent de Paul. The more student volunteers we have, the quicker the work. Following this service opportunity, we will have a short confirmation gathering. Questions? Contact Pastor Bob.
Thanksgiving Box Drop Off
THIS SUNDAY, November 24, 8-10am is when you need to drop off your Thanksgiving box. Boxes will be taken to St. Vincent de Paul for distribution to the food insecure in our community,
Thank you for participating in this important ministry! Contact Kristi Toolson (208-219-0816) or Val Hanks (208-631-8865) for questions.
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Welcome Amy Nuss!
Amy Nuss brings a wealth of musical experience and passion to her role as Choir Director at Immanuel Lutheran Church. She earned her Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from California State University, Fullerton in 2017, where she received the NATS LA and Jane-Smith Rodriguez scholarships.
Before relocating to Idaho, she taught both music and general education in California and now teaches 5th grade in West Ada School District. Her teaching experiences, combined with her love for music, have deepened her commitment to worship and music ministry. At Emanuel Lutheran Church in La Habra, California, Amy served as lead cantor, section leader, soloist, and handbell player, helping her grow in her leadership and devotion to church music.
As Choir Director at Immanuel Lutheran, Amy is excited to foster spiritual growth and create a welcoming environment through music for all who participate in the church’s programs.
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Ecumenical Thanksgiving Worship Service on November 26
Redeemer Lutheran will be hosting an ecumenical Thanksgiving service on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, November 26, at 4pm. The service will be followed by a potluck soup supper. Please bring a side dish or a dessert. Redeemer is located at: 2920 Cassia Street Boise, ID 83705.
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Human Resources Committee Update
The Immanuel Human Resources Committee met several times during this past summer and fall. During this time we updated the performance review process and, along with the supervisors, completed the reviews for all staff. The committee appreciates and thanks the members of the congregation who provided input on our staff. The staff members are a precious resource to Immanuel, and we appreciate them immensely!
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Sponsor a Poinsettia for Advent
Help adorn our sanctuaries with the vibrant red color of poinsettias this Advent season. You are invited to sponsor a plant in remembrance or in honor of your loved ones. Complete the form found in the Church Office or Narthex, or order online by clicking HERE by December 8. Those remembered and honored will be listed in the Christmas Eve bulletin. A $10 donation is suggested per plant.
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Christmas Gifts for Our Food Fellowship Guests
We invite you to make monetary donations for Christmas Gift Cards for our Food Fellowship guests. We’ll divide up those gifts into equal amounts distribute them at the December 24 Christmas Dinner. Any excess donations will go to the Food Fellowship designated fund.
HOW?
*Mail your gift to 707 W Fort St, Boise, ID 83702
*Drop in offering plate or at the Church Office with the designation of “Food Fellowship Christmas Fund” on the check and envelope.
*Give online at ILCBoise.org/Give.php.
Give now through December 22.
Thank you for your ongoing support of this ministry and bringing some extra Christmas Joy to those in need.
~The Food Fellowship Team
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Santa Lucia Celebration
Sunday December 15
Saint Lucia (Latin: Sancta Lucia), was a Christian martyr who is remembered as a saint by the Roman Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, and Orthodox Churches. According to legend. Lucia brought "food and aid to Christians hiding in the catacombs" using a candle-lit wreath to "light her way and leave her hands free to carry as much food as possible". Her feast once coincided with the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year before calendar reforms, making her feast day a festival of light.
Here at Immanuel, our annual celebration of Santa Lucia will take place at the conclusion of the 10am service on Sunday, December 15. Girls dressed as Lucia carry baked goods in procession as songs are sung.
What we need help with:
1. Youth/Parent participation:
- Invitations with details are being sent out to our youth- please aim to participate in this festive celebration!
- Participants will need to be at Immanuel by 9am on December 15 to practice the processional.
- Immediately following the sermon, we need one adult for each participating girl (regardless of age) to help robe up and place and light candle crowns prior to the procession.
2. Congregation participation:
- Provide treats on December 15 for the baskets which will be consumed during hospitality hour. A wide variety of many holiday cookies, breads, or other pastries will be appreciated!
Questions? Contact the Church Office or Jan Gieselman at 208-861-1262.
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Immanuel Celebrates 25 Years of Endowment Funds
Let’s celebrate!
January 23, 2025, will mark the 25th anniversary of the Mission Endowment Fund. That Endowment Fund was created following a gift from Lyle and Barbara Sall, longtime members of Immanuel. You can read their story in this interview that Susan Rowe conducted in 2020.
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Immanuel also has a Youth Endowment Fund that predates the Mission Endowment Fund. We are grateful for the initial donors who created a lasting legacy to support the work of Immanuel into the future.
Donors have made new gifts to one or both of the Endowment Funds during the past five years to build on that strong foundation. The Mission Endowment Fund has grown to over $70,000 and the Youth Endowment Fund has grown to over $22,000. As a result, the Endowment Funds have made 15 grants to non-profit organizations and the youth ministry in the last five years. Now that’s worth celebrating!
We’ll honor the generosity of our donors during the annual meeting in January. You can join in the celebration by making a gift now or designating the Mission Endowment Fund and/or the Youth Endowment Fund as a beneficiary in your estate plan. You might even want to consider a gift that includes the digits 2 and 5 to honor the 25th anniversary of the Endowment Funds!
Contact the Church Office if you have any questions or would like to arrange a confidential consultation about unique gifting strategies.
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2025 Financial Pledge Campaign
If you were not able to submit your pledge by Appeal Sunday, please consider submitting it at a later date. Any pledge at any time helps our Finance Committee in their planning process.
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Miss the Ministry Fair? Sign Up Online!
Come to the online ministry fair and learn ways you can serve. Click the button to volunteer and pick which committee or ministry you are interested in. Signing up is not a commitment! You will be contacted by the ministry lead and can find out more and if it’s right for you! Thank you for sharing your time and talents in Christlike service.
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Sunday's Scriptures
November 24 – Christ the King
34th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14
Psalm 93
Revelation 1:4b-8
John 18:33-37
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Birthdays!
Michael S - November 23
Holly R - November 28
Pat P - November 30
Camille K - December 2
Jerry S - December 1
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November:
Rice (white & whole grain)
and canned beans
Feed My Sheep is Immanuel's Food-of-the-Month collection box. The box is located in the Narthex and food collected is delivered to the St. John's Food Pantry. Please do not donate any food item in glass containers.
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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 and finish around 6:30pm. Click here to VOLUNTEER.
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Volunteer Opportunity - The Finance Committee expects to hold their next meeting on December 9 at 9:30am in the Library. The January 2025 meeting should occur on 13th in the same venue. This commitment takes approximately 2-4 hours per month. We ask anyone who may be interested in joining the Finance Committee to contact Lois Bauer at acmeatomic@msn.com
and we will provide information of details of the meeting, including agenda.
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November 23 - Youth Pack Thanksgiving Boxes, Immanuel @10:30am
November 24 - Worship Service, Augustana @ 8:30am
November 24 - Worship Service, Immanuel @ 10am
November 25 - Staff Meeting, Library @12pm
November 25 - New to Immanuel Session 2, Library @ 2pm
November 25 - Gather Magazine Bible Study, Library @ 2:30pm
November 25 - New to Immanuel Session 2, Library & Zoom @ 6:30pm
November 26 - Adult Bible Study, Library @ 10:30am
November 26 - Food Fellowship Dinner, Fellowship Hall @ 5pm
November 26 - Ecumenical Thanksgiving Worship, Redeemer Lutheran @ 4pm
November 28 & 29 - Thanksgiving - Office Closed
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