Information Meeting on Confirmation Class
Confirmation Classes will begin soon. There is an information meeting for youth and parents this Sunday at 10:45 am in the Church Library. Confirmation class this year is for youth in grades 7 and up. We encourage everyone who is interested to attend. Blessings in Christ--Pastor TJ |
After School Tutoring
Tutoring meets on Monday and Wednesday from 4-5pm. Free tutoring - snacks - quality adult supervision.
For more information or to be a volunteer see Tari Seeger.
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Single 9:00 am Worship Continues
Sunday worship continues with a single worship service at 9:00 am followed by Sunday School at 10:15 am. The worship service follows the same basic format as the current services using both contemporary and traditional music. Special music will vary weekly alternating the Choir and Praise Team as well as other music possibilities. Comments have been good on the single worship service. The idea is to try to bring our congregation together following the pandemic and see how people will like the blended music format. A final decision on whether to stay with a single service format and the time slot for worship will be made by the congregation sometime this fall. We invite you to see how you like the possible new format, but even more important we invite you to worship God and fellowship together--Pastor TJ
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Deacons & Trustees Needed It is once again time to find Deacons and Trustees for the next year. This is your opportunity to make a difference in the future of Immanuel. If you are interested or would like more information stop by the table in the Gathering Space and talk to Jeff Sloan. Jeff will be set up in the Gathering Space for the next three Sundays. No experience is required. For more information contact Jeff Sloan at 765-414-4499. |
Lydia Circle Nut Sale
Lydia circle will be selling nuts and candy again this year. Please turn your orders into Tari Seeger no later than October 3rd.
Pecan Halves _____________
Pecan Pieces______________
Chocolate Pecans __________
Pecan Clusters __________ Cashews _______________
If you have any questions please contact Tari Seeger.
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SERMON THIS WEEK
SEP 19 Hidden Treasure-The Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 13:44-46)
(Services are broadcast live on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter and remain posted. Previous messages at under Listen to Sermon tab or available on i-tunes or YouTube
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Coming October 4th
Monday Morning Coffee at Immanuel!!
- Join us for Monday Morning Coffee at Immanuel!!!
- Start your week off here!
7AM - 9AM(Before work or the start of your day) Invite your friends and/or co-workers Reflect/Quietly Plan your week Enjoy our gathering space or beautiful Sanctuary.
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Growing Hope Globally Harvest
Gathering Raffle
This year we will raffle off a "Harvest Gathering" table runner and four matching placemats. Tickets will be $1 per ticket, or 6 for $5. The drawing will be held at our gathering (need not be present). The items will be on display at church so you can see them. See Sue Huenemann or Tari Seeger if you are interested in purchasing tickets. The raffle proceeds will go towards the GHG Harvest donation.
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Young Families Exploration Acres September 25th 5-8 pm Join us at Exploration for a night of fun and fellowship. We have a fire pit reserved. Immanuel will provide hot dogs, buns, chips, and makings for smores. Everyone is responsible for your own entrance fee. For more information on prices see Tari Seeger. Bring your family and lawn chairs and join us. Please let Tari know if you plan to attend no later than September 22nd.
All Youth
Exploration Acres
October 9th
5-8 pm
Join us at Exploration for a night of fun and fellowship. We have a fire pit reserved. Immanuel will provide hot dogs, buns, chips, and makings for smores. Bring your family and lawn chairs and join us. Please let Tari know if you plan to attend no later than October 6th.
All Church Event
Exploration Acres
October 22nd
6-11 pm
Join us at Exploration for a night of fun and fellowship. We have a fire pit reserved. Immanuel will provide hot dogs, buns, chips, and makings for smores. Everyone is responsible for your own entrance fee. For more information on prices see Tari Seeger. Bring your family and lawn chairs and join us. Please let Tari know if you plan to attend no later than October 20th.
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10,000 Blessings Wall Let's count our blessings! " For all your goodness, I will keep on singing 10,000 reasons for my heart to bless the Lord, O my soul Worship His holy name!" 1. Write (or draw) a blessing 2. Clip it to the wall with a clothespin 3. We won't stop until we've counted 10,000 Reasons That our God is Good! Our goal is to get 10,000 blessing by the end of 2021. I know that sounds like a lot but if 100 people put up one blessing a day we will exceed 10,000.
If you are not able to come in and write them down email Tari at tseeger10@gmail.com and she will add them for you. Surely we can all come up with one blessing each day.
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Scarecrow Trail
October 1 - November 6
It is once again time to start thinking about fall. The scarecrow trail was such a big hit last year that we are going to do it again.
We encourage everyone to make a scarecrow and put it out along the trail. The more scarecrows we have the better. Start placing your scarecrows along the trail October 1st. Let's leave them up until after the fish fry on November 5th.
For more information see Tari Seeger.
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Trip to the Holy Land is Postpone Until September 2022
Due to COVID restrictions and protocols we are postponing the trip to the Holy Land until September 2022. So there is lost of time if you are interested in joining the trip to the Holy Land. Join us on the Sea of Galilee; pray in Bethlehem, and reaffirm your baptism at the Jordan River. Brochures are available at the church office. Pastor Norm Nellis is coordinating our trip. Questions? Contact him at travelwithnorm@gmail.com. (Click this link for video preview JOURNEY.) Consider joining us for this great way to experience the Holy Land in person.
Blessings --Pastor TJ
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Help Needed
Hello Immanuel! The holiday season isn't too far away and it will soon be time to decorate the church. This year, I would like to pass the baton to another member (or members) who would be willing to take this over and share their talents. This is not a task handled by one person; you would simply be the individual heading up this group. If you have questions about what this involves, please reach out to Jen Whited (call or text) at 714-4309 or by email at jenwhited@tds.net.
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Our Thanks for Your Continued Giving
We want to thank everyone who has been so generous in their continued support of Immanuel during these difficult times. We are very aware that due to the pandemic many families are under financial strain and we want to say please take care of your families and let us be a blessing to you. Others have stepped up their financial support to help during these difficult times and we want to thank them for their partnership in ministry. We continue to have folks mail in or drop off checks or send bank checks for their tithes and offerings as well as use automatic giving and give online through our website secure donation service. We appreciate your continued generosity for general support as well as special offerings during these difficult times. Below is a list of the Special Offerings coming up: (Also see special offering for Haiti announcement) September 19 Neighbors in Need September 26 CUE-U Seminaries October 3 Jubilee October 10 UCC Higher Education October 24 Merom Campership November 7 OCWM November 14 Jubilee November 21 Food Pantry November 28 Immanuel Youth Group
If you have questions about special offerings, please contact Connie Mart. Go to our website at ucc-immanuel.org for our secure online giving. Click button below for online donation. Thanks again for your generous support! |
Pastor's Bible Study Wednesday 6-7pm Led by Pastor TJ has resumed meeting both in person in the Library and online. (now meeting at 6-7pm.) We are currently studying the book of Philippians. If you are not on the email list, contact Pastor TJ for the link. Everyone welcome!
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Moms Group
August 19th
at 6:00pm
Join us for Moms on the first Tuesday or the third Thursday of each month.
For more information see Tari Seeger
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In The Life of our Youth ....
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Upcoming Youth Activities
Youth are always encouraged to bring a friend!
Sep 19 (JY) Bikes & Scooter 1-3 pm
Sep 19 (SY) Capture the Flag 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Oct 9 (all) Exploration Acres 4:30- 8:00pm
Oct 30 Trunk or Treat 6 - 8 pm
Oct 31 Bible Sunday (Both Services)
Nov 14 (JY) Make Slime 1-3 pm
Nov 14 (SY) Escape Room 3:30-5:30 pm
Dec. 11 Pageant Rehearsal 11am - 1 pm
Dec 12 Christmas Pageant 10:45 am
Dec 12 (SY) Living Nativity at Faith 6-8 pm
Dec 18 Breakfast with Santa 10am - 12 pm
JY = Jr Youth grades 1-5
SY= Sr Youth grades 6-12
Contact Tari Seeger (DCEYM) at: tseeger10@gmail.com or 765-714-6812
All events are subject to change!
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Hunger Hike September 19th 1:00pm For more information on how you can help LUM meet the goal of raising $100,000. check out their website or read the info on the church bulletin board. |
SUNDAY MORNING
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Online and In-Person
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Christian Education Children & Youth
New Youth Sunday School Format
Begins Sept. 19th
The Christian Education team has decided to try a shorter Sunday school for our youth. We will meet from 10:00am - 10:30am. The new Sunday school format will begin on Sunday Sept. 19th. We will begin all the youth together in the multi-purpose room for music. Then the kids will break up by age group to learn about the Bible Story and more.
The breakdown will be as follows, age 3 - Kindergarten, grades 1-3, and grades 4-6. Our youth in grades 7-12 will assist with the younger kids. If we don't have at least 3 kids for an age group, they will remain with the next group closest in age.
If you are attending adult Sunday school don't worry about the shorter time, our wonderful Sunday school teacher will bring the kids back to the multi-purpose room to play games or color.
We will have coffee and snacks available in the gathering space so parents can relax and talk. We are hoping the shorter Sunday school schedule will encourage more youth to participate. As well as Parents to enjoy coffee and conversation during the time youth are in Sunday school.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Tari Seeger or Pastor TJ.
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Adult Christian Education Sunday Mornings at 10:15am
The Hobo's Class rm. 101: led by Gary & Cathie Gangwer, discuss the sermon and scripture lesson for that Sunday.
The Seekers Class rm. 103: led by Don &
Janice Partlow.
Will finish discussing "Get Out Of Your Head" by Jennie Allen, Sunday August 29th. We will take a break for the next two weeks 9/5 & 9/12. Details to come on our next book.
Class is offered both in person and via Zoom. for more information contact Don Partlow.
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Other Events in the
Life of Immanuel
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Pastor's Cookie Jar: Thank you for your donations to the Pastor's cookie jar. Your generosity enables us to help those in need. Funds are used for both church and community people with emergency needs.
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MORE FELLOWSHIP & SERVICE ACTIVITIES
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Pickleball Group
Immanuel now has a pickleball group that meets on Monday nights from 6-8 pm at McCaw courts.
We've set up a text conversation to communicate. Still, the more the merrier.
If you are interested in joining a church adult Pickleball group. Please contact Paul House at 765-491-7123 or email at jojameli@yahoo.com
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Book Club
The next Book Club is October 12 beginning at 6:00pm. In October we'll discuss The Alice Network by Kate Quinn. All are welcome, call Ellen House if you have questions.
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Ladies Fellowship
The next meeting of Ladies Fellowship will be September 20 at Louann Vought's home beginning at 6:30. All ladies of the church are invited to come and enjoy this time of fellowship.
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Lunch with the Pastor
Please join us for "Lunch with the Pastor" on September 21, beginning at 11:45am at Walt's Other Pub. This is an informal time of lunch, fellowship & good conversation.
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Grief Support
This is a time to share and support one another.
We are not meeting at this time but you can contact Pastor TJ directly.
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Lydia Circle
Will be meeting on Thursday, Oct.21st at 12:00 Noon in the Pavilion weather permitting. Please bring your own sack lunch. All ladies are welcome.
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Men's Brotherhood
Will be meeting on September 28 at the home of Ellsworth Christmas, beginning at 11:45am. If you plan to attend, be sure to call Ellsworth at 427-9769 or Larry Bohl @ 463-1957. See you all then. All men are invited.
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Hand Quilting Group....
Meet on Wednesdays from 10 am - 1 pm. For more information contact Carolyn Beets.
Everyone Welcome!
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Baby Blanket Quilters
Are now meeting on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month (and the 5th Monday if applicable), beginning at 10:00 am. If you are interested in baby blanket quilting, please come and join these Quilters.
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Prayer Shawl Ministry
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Saturday Morning Group: Contact Annie Buckles at 765-404-7354 or abuckles@lsc.k12.in.us. Feel free to contact her at the above should you have any further questions.
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Please call the office or Marilyn at 765-474-6487 for appointments. Home visits are also available upon request.
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Coronavirus Update
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: We are open for in-person worship with social-distancing measures in place; face masks optional for those with vaccine and seating in alternating pews. ONLINE WORSHIP continues permanently with live-streaming on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.
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Everyone Welcome!
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This Sunday Worship
IN-PERSON AND ONLINE
Worship Service 9:00 am
YOU MAY LISTEN TO THE SERVICES LIVE ONLINE on FACEBOOK.
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Immanuel United Church of Christ
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1526 S 18th Street
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 474-6496
Office Hours: 8:30 am-2:30 PM
Monday - Thursdays
(closed on Fridays)
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WORSHIP SERVICES ARE
AVAILABLE IN PERSON AND ONLINE. PLEASE VISIT US ONLINE ON FACEBOOK.
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For more information on how to access the directory contact Tari Seeger
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Stay Connected
E-votional by Pastor TJ
Deep Calls to Deep
Most of us have a deep inner longing for God. The trouble is we stay so busy in life that we are often not in touch with that yearning until we are forced into quiet solitude or loneliness or desperation by a crisis in life. Then we feel the void deep inside and the quiet tug of eternity on our heart. But we can also quiet ourselves from the busyness of the world, of deadlines and demands-and simply listen for the still small voice of God. Listen for a moment and feel the quiet whisper of God's love in your heart; feel the steadfast strength of His grace encircling you. Renew the hope in God's love and grace and rekindle the song in your heart. Listen to these words from the psalmist:
(Verse of the week)
As the deer pants for streams of water,
so my soul pants for you, O God.
My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.
When can I go and meet with God?
My tears have been
my food
day and night,
while men say to me
all day long,
"Where is your God?" . . .
Why are you downcast, O my soul?
Why so disturbed within me?
Put your hope in God,
for I will yet praise him,
my Savior and my God.
Deep calls to deep
in the roar of your waterfalls;
all your waves and breakers
have swept over me.
By day the LORD directs his love,
at night his song is with me-
a prayer to the God of my life.
Why are you downcast, O my soul?
Why so disturbed within me?
Put your hope in God,
for I will yet
praise him,
my Savior and my God. (Psalm 42.1-11 selections)
(Prayer of the week)
Heavenly Father, help me slow down from the busyness of life and quiet myself in your presence and love. Fill me with your strength and grant me grace to face life with hope and joy. And strengthened by your love may I touch others with care and compassion. May others see your love and grace in all I do. May I be a blessing to others, through your power and to your glory. Amen.
Open your heart to God's amazing love!-Pastor TJ
(quote of the week)
It is not how long you live but how well you live
-Ben Franklin
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See more recent pics from Immanuel below the birthday & anniversary list.
| Immanuel's Praise Band heard most every Sunday at 9:00 am |
Beautiful Organ Music
On Sunday 9:00am
Come join us!
THIS WEEK & MORE AT IMMANUEL
PLEASE NOTE
CHANGES and ADDITIONS
Thursday, September 16
12:00pm-Lydia Circle
6:00pm-MOMS Club
7:00pm-Great Banquet
Friday, September 17
Office Closed
10:00am-Church Women United
Sunday, September 19
SPECIAL OFFERING-NEIGHBORS IN NEEED
9 :00am-Worship
10:00am-Coffee Time
10:15am-Sunday School
10:45am-Parent & Youth Confirmation meeting
1:00pm-Bikes & Scooters-Junior Youth
1:00pm-Distinguished Young Women
3:30pm-Capture the Flag-Senior Youth
Monday, September 20 10:00am-Baby Quilters 4:00pm-Cary Home soapmaking 4:00pm-After School tutoring 6:30pm-Ladies Fellowship @ Louann Voughts' home
Tuesday, September 21 10:30am-E-Team meeting 11:30am-Staff meeting 11:45am-Lunch with the Pastor @ Walt's Other Pub Wednesday, September 22 10:00am-Hand Quilters 4:00pm-After School Tutoring 6:00 pm-Pastor's Bible Study 7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, September 23 7:00pm-Great Banquet Friday September 24 Office Closed 6:00pm-Youth Confirmation retreat (or alternate day Oct 1)
Saturday, September 25
9:00am-Great Banquet
5:00pm-Young Families-Exploration Acres
Sunday, September 26
SPECIAL OFFERING-CUE-U SEMINARIES
9:00am-Worship
10:00am-Coffee Time
10:15-Sunday School
1:00pm-Distinguished Young Women
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Happy Birthday!
Karen Carney | 9/10 | Susan Linn | 9/10 | Jerry Daniel | 9/11 | Marcy Ritchie | 9/11 | Ralph Wendt | 9/12 | Pam Hanley | 9/13 | Baylor Forth | 9/14 | Stewart Kellerman | 9/14 | Brandon Wilson | 9/14 | Jeff Sloan | 9/15 | Vicki Smith | 9/15 | William Klemm | 9/17 | Missy Smith | 9/17 | Tyler Wallace | 9/18 | Megan Swift | 9/20 | David Black | 9/21 | Joan Lowery | 9/21 | Sally Simmons | 9/21 | Daniel Timmons | 9/21 | Juanita Kruger | 9/21 | Brenda O'Brien | 9/22 | Carole Huber | 9/22 | Kurt Strueh | 9/22 | Charles Adams | 9/23 | Kourtnee Koehler | 9/24 | Jim Kellar | 9/24 | Emily Phillips | 9/27 | Beverly Van Hook | 9/27 | Samantha Stephenson | 9/28 | Robert Foresman II | 9/30 |
Happy Anniversary!
Kerry/Julie Gillespie | 9/15 | Ken/Janey McGlothlin | 9/15 | Bruce/Lynne Blair | 9/16 | Dustin/Molly Howe | 9/19 | Jerry/Joan Lowery | 9/19 | Tom/Carolyn Kuespert | 9/30 | Jerry/Debra Stephenson | 9/30 | David/Misti Woods | 9/30 | Richard/Heather Bennett | 10/2 | Scott/Sylvia Bechtel | 10/5 | Joe & Colleen Pitty | 10/8 | Ross & Kenzie House | 10/10 | Austin/Amber Henderson | 10/16 |
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Consider giving a gift that keeps on giving and include Immanuel in your will.
It's a legacy that will bless others for years to come.
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