Join Us for Worship this Sunday

8:30am Alternative Worship and 11:00am Traditional Worship

Hello Immanuel!

When Jesus was born, he was laid in a manger, a feeding trough, in a town called Bethlehem, which means “House of Bread.” From the very beginning, Jesus was there to help fill the needs of people all around him—not just for food, but for love, belonging, and care. Jesus fed their bellies and hearts! Jesus spent his whole life feeding people. 

When people sought him out because they wanted more bread, Jesus reminded them that while bread fills us up for a little while, God could give them something that would last forever. He said, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” Jesus showed that he came not just to fill their stomachs but to fill their hearts and lives with everything they truly needed. 

People hunger for more than food. We all want to feel like we belong, have friends, learn and grow, and feel better when we are hurt or sad. Jesus called himself the “bread of life” because he came to help fill these needs in people’s hearts, minds, and spirits.  



Join us this Lent as we focus on the Bread of Life, through the divine generosity of God and how we can share with the world out of the abundance we have received from the bread of life.

See you Sunday!

Kris Goorsky

This Sunday is Woman Composer Sunday. For centuries, women were excluded or discouraged from contributing music for the church. Established in 2021 by the Society of Women Organists and Royal College of Organists in the United Kingdom and adopted by the American Guild of Organists, Woman Composer Sunday raises awareness of the contributions of these composers during Women’s History Month.



Immanuel Director of Music Ministries Clay Whittington and pianist Carol Van Gelder are joining others in the United States, the U.K., and around the world on this day by performing works by Twila Paris, Margaret Bonds, Brenda Portman, Rebecca Groom te Velde, and Suzanne Toolan, RSM during our alternative and traditional worship services.

Calendar Notes:

• No Sunday School this Sunday
• No Youth Group this Sunday
• The Campus Workday scheduled for Saturday, March 15 has been canceled.

Free Lenten Devotionals - We have two devotionals available for you, one is a daily devotional, the other is weekly. Both are available in the sanctuary to take home or you can view and download them here:

Daily Devotions

Weekly Devotions

Calling all Construction Volunteers! Join Montlure and fellow members across Presbytery de Cristo in a local construction project. Montlure will be assembling 3 shower stalls to replace the boys shower house lost during the Wallow fire in 2011. These will be hauled to the Greer site once completed. Construction will begin at St. Mark's Presbyterian Church located at 3809 E. 3rd Street, Tucson on Saturday, March 22 at 8:00am. For more information, please email Bradley Bishop at bradley@bishopfam.us

A New Members Class is coming up on March 23 and 30 at 9:45am (between services). Are you interested in learning more about Immanuel and what it means to be Presbyterian? Got questions about what it means to be a church member? Join Pastor Bart Smith and Kris Goorsky and learn about the ministries, missions and activities of Immanuel. We hope to see you there! Please connect with Kris Goorsky at kris@immanuelpc.org with any questions.

Gaslight Theatre Outing on April 6 - 3:00pm show

Grab your beach balls and sunglasses and join us for a great afternoon of fun, laughs and beach bee-bop music and support Montlure Camp! This will be a sold out show packed with Presbyterians from Immanuel, Christ Presbyterian, St. Mark's and St. John on the Desert.

Proceeds will go to support Montlure Camp in Greer, AZ.  Montlure is a special place for children, youth and adults. It provides the opportunity for a Christian experience in a setting that places it apart from the everyday world. It brings campers in touch with the beauty of creation where God’s role in their lives is made real and enriches their relationships with others.

Tickets are $33.00 each – Please call or email Kate Kelly at kate@immanuelpc.org  to reserve your tickets.

AARP Tax Aide – Wednesdays 10:00am – 3:00pm AARP returns to Immanuel every Wednesday beginning now through April 9th from 10:00am – 3:00pm. AARP provides free in-person assistance by trained IRS certified tax preparers. You can pick up an info packet on Wednesdays and then schedule your appointment to sit down with the tax preparers for final e-filing. Open to all ages and tax filers. Meets in Towner Hall.

Prayer Concerns for those with continuing health challenges and concerns:

• Andy McComb
• Bobbie Butler
• Charles Carpenter
• Ann Thornes
• Mary Chartos
• Lucy Greenleaf, broken ankle

If you have a prayer request, please email kate@immanuelpc.org.

Sunday School Classes for All Ages at 9:45am - New class begins March 2 - Lenten Study: In the Footsteps of the SaviorAdult class. Meets in Witherspoon Hall 12/13.

*Note - Not meeting this Sunday, March 9

Youth Group on Sunday Nights - Join us from 5:00 – 7:00pm for dinner, games and bible fellowship for youth ages 6-12 grade. Connect with Kris Goorsky at kris@immanuelpc.org

*Note - Not meeting this Sunday, March 9

Men’s Bible Study on Mondays at 10:00am - Come hang out with the guys, have coffee and dig deeper into scripture and connect with friends. Meets in Witherspoon Hall.

Desert Sages on Tuesdays from 10:00am – 12:30pm. Come join us for our St. Patrick's Day Luncheon this Tuesday, March 11! Join us for games, fellowship and food in Witherspoon Hall every Tuesday from 10:00am – 12:30pm. Enjoy new friends and old while playing Mexican train, bridge, hand and foot, Rummikub and anything else you want while snacking on popcorn. A $1.00 donation a week supports our luncheons every six weeks. We all need to re-connect! Contact Mary Kay Bush, Sages Coordinator at 520-661-6737 or ausmbush3@gmail.com. Meets in Witherspoon Hall.

Crafters Group on Thursdays from 9:30am – 12:00pm. All are welcome to come and work on your crafts together and enjoy fellowship and laughs. We make quilts, blankets and projects for local missions. We also work on our own projects for fun – grab your gear and join us!

Agape Circle Women’s Bible Study on March 12th - Come join us on the second Wednesday of every month from 9:00am -12:00pm in the home of Mary Kay Bush. We start the morning with a light brunch provided by members, followed by Joys and Concerns, and then are led in our Horizon bible study by Cheryl Wood and Jane Eddy. New members are always welcome! Please contact Jean Nelson at 520-886-6586 or Mary Kay Bush at 520-661-6737 for more information.

Lydia Circle Women’s Bible Study on March 17th - meets on the 3rd Monday of the month at 6:30pm in Witherspoon Hall. We start with refreshments then dive into our bible study. All are welcome – email Kay Schmidt for details at hkschmidt10@aol.com.

2025 Together for Joy Pledge

If you haven’t been able to send in your pledge yet, we ask you to prayerfully consider what God might be leading you to give this year—your generosity matters and makes a vital difference in Immanuel's ministry in here and out there.

You can also fill out your pledge card online here - 2025 Pledge

Office Hours: The church office is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00am – 4:00pm and closed on Fridays. You can contact Kate Kelly in the office at kate@immanuelpc.org or call (520) 296-2253 for assistance. Pastor Bart Smith’s office hours are Tuesday and Thursday mornings until 11:30am and his email is bart@immanuelpc.org.

2025 Immanuel Elders

Liz Wallendorf, Clerk of Session

Bill Aurand – Building and Grounds

Cheralynn Baylor - Christian Education

Karl Aurand, Laurie Emery – Finance & Stewardship

Kevin Murphy, Sean Shifflette – Hospitality

Ann Jarvis, Cliff Fujii, Leslie Cullins-Shechter - Mission & Evangelism

Cliff Fujii, Ed Vander Woude, Liz Wallendorf - Personnel

Curt Christy, Ed Vander Woude – Worship

2025 Immanuel Deacons

Belinda Badger (Moderator), Carol Kienbaum (Co-Moderator), Marlene Stevens

Erminia Gomez, Bobbie Butler, Joy Shifflette, Kay Schmidt, Shawn Wooll

Paris Rebl, Wayne Barnes, Susan Barnes, Kathy Parker

IMMANUEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

9252 E. 22nd Street, Tucson AZ 85710 (520) 296-2253

www.immanuelpc.org