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Thanksgiving Food Boxes: Blessing Our Neighbors in Need

Immanuel is excited about sharing boxes filled with food items for Thanksgiving with families in need in our community— and we need your help. We’ll be working with our ministry partners such as the Memphis Union Mission, Neighborhood Christian Centers, HopeWorks, and RestoreCorps to ensure these families are reached with the message of Jesus in conjunction with this demonstration of love and compassion. It would be great if individuals and groups could sponsor one or more Thanksgiving food boxes by providing the needed items. Your donated items can be left in bags, boxes, etc. in the church lobby (in or next to the collection box) no later than Sunday, November 15. CLICK HERE for the list of items needed. Please do not add additional items. Please contact Ed Mell at emell72@bellsouth.net or 849-2751 if you have any questions.

STEWARDSHIP GIFTS

“… so that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. This was according to the eternal purpose that he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord, in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him” (Eph. 3:10–12).

What is the goal of our stewardship? This is really the WHY question of stewardship.  

Human beings were created to be stewards. We read this in Genesis 1-2. We were created to have dominion and subdue creation in a way that reflects the image of God in which we were created. Our stewardship is to care for the creation entrusted to us by God.

Yet the problem with stewardship is found in Genesis 3. There, in an act of rebellion and sin, stewards named Eve and Adam claimed lordship over that which God had created them to steward. We have a word for claiming ownership over something that belongs to another: theft. But they weren’t just stealing fruit. They were stealing God’s place and God’s glory! 

Ever since that fateful day, we’ve done the same. What God has given us to steward, we have attempted to own. So, God once again shows His glory in establishing the eternal purpose of Jesus Christ. In going to the cross, Jesus forgives us and restores us to the task of once again stewarding what God has given us. 

Today we pray again that we would be able to recognize the simple gifts the Lord has given us to steward for the sake of the Gospel. In this we make known the manifold wisdom of God. As we faithfully steward the simple gifts God has entrusted to us, we point people to the redemption and restoration of our stewardship through Jesus Christ. 

Remember, the world sees Jesus through YOUR stewardship. What are you showing the world in how you steward God’s simple gifts?

LWML Will Be at the Christmas Market This Weekend!

Immanuel's Women in Mission will be selling homemade baked goods and craft items at the Merry Market at Faith Lutheran Church in Collierville this Saturday, November 14 from 9 AM-3 PM. There will be close to 40 vendors there selling a variety of items and Faith's youth group will be selling pizza for lunch. You can attend the Christmas Craft Day at Immanuel beginning at 10 AM, then come to Faith Lutheran and get a head start on your Christmas shopping. Free admission and the market will be in their gym so no weather concerns! We hope to see you there!

Time to Order Christmas Poinsettias!

Now is the time to purchase our poinsettia plants to be used as part of our Christmas decorations. There are 6 solid red and 30 variegated red available this year. The cost is $20 each. There will be a sign-up sheet at the information desk in the narthex or you can sign up on REALM (click here).


Please place your order and pay by Sunday, December 20. Also, please consider donating to the Church Flower Fund even if you would not like a plant. (Checks at any time can be placed in the offering plate with memo: "flower/church decor fund"). Purchased poinsettias should be taken home after the church service on Christmas Day.

Don't Miss the District's 60th Celebration Banquet at Immanuel!

In thanksgiving for its 60th Anniversary, the Mid-South District is blessed to partner with congregations across the District to host a number of Celebration Banquets this fall. Immanuel is pleased to serve as the location for the Memphis-area banquet on Sunday, December 6, from 4-6:15 PM. There is no cost to attend the 60th Celebration Banquet, which will include hors d’oeuvres with fellowship time, dinner, District greetings, an update on the Blueprint for Ministry, an inspiring local ministry impact story, an opportunity to financially support District ministry, and a special keepsake to commemorate the District’s 60th anniversary. Reserve your seats for this special celebration by signing the RSVP sheet in narthex or using the online form at https://midsouthdistrictlcms.regfox.com/msd60thbanquetmem. Be sure to reserve your seat(s) by Friday, November 27.

Operation Christmas Child Is Coming to Immanuel!

ECHO Student Ministries will be participating in Operation Christmas Child this year. We will be collecting small gifts for boys and girls ages 0-17 that will fit into a shoebox. Suggested items can be found on the Gift Suggestions Website.

If you would like to contribute to the program, please bring in your items and place them in the box across from the office. Questions? Please reach out to Emily Winter at 901-626-9912 or winteremilyl@gmail.com.

Regular Voters' Assembly Coming Up November 22

There will be a Regular Voters’ Assembly on Sunday, November 22 immediately after the 11:00 AM service. A financial update and other ministry updates will be on the agenda. Please plan to attend.

Introducing the Immanuel Men's SERVICE Ministry...

The Men’s Ministry goal is to serve by performing tasks that individuals are no longer able to do, don’t know how to do, or for safety reasons, should not be doing (up ladders, climbing into the attic, etc.). A new Men's Ministry page on the church website (https://ilcmemphis.org/mens-ministry) includes a list of projects that the Men’s Service Ministry can consider as a monthly commitment or smaller individual tasks on an as-needed basis for members and non-members (i.e., neighbors/co-workers, relatives, friends in need).

To request a project for consideration, contact the church office or your ILC Elder. You can also submit a Men’s Project Request online at https://ilcmemphis.org/mens-ministry. After you submit a project request, you will be notified if your project is approved/declined, or a referral will be made to a reputable cost-effective professional (the team knows people who can help).

WORSHIP ON NOV. 15:

THIRD SUNDAY

8:30 AM - Traditional Worship with Holy Communion

11 AM - Hosanna Worship with Holy Communion

SUNDAY'S READINGS- 

First Reading:

Zephaniah 1:7-16

Second Reading:

1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Holy Gospel:

Matthew 25:14-30 (Pastor Duncanson preaching on this text)

SUNDAY CHRISTIAN ED. HOUR (9:50 AM):

NURSERY CLASS - for ages 2-4 meets, in the Church Nursery



K-5th Grade - meets in the school's Computer Lab

6th-8th Grade - meets in the church's Youth Room

9th-12th Grade - meets in the Altar Guild Room

ADULT BIBLE CLASSES - 
• 1-2 Thessalonians with Pastor Petering, meets in the school's Multi-Purpose Room
• The Gospel According to Paul with Pastor Duncanson, meets in the Coleman Senior Center

ECHO STUDENT MINISTRY

Junior High (6th-8th Grade) ECHO meets each Sunday, 6-7:30 PM.

Senior High (9th-12th Grade) ECHO meets each Sunday, 5-7:00 PM.

ECHO Student Ministry Leaders:

Mitch Wood - mitwood@gmail.com

Emily Winter -

winteremilyl@gmail.com

Follow ECHO on Facebook

Church Office Hours...



Immanuel's regular church office hours (when someone is guaranteed to be present) are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to noon, or by appointment.