Inside Immanuel Weekly

March 24, 2019

Third Sunday in Lent

Worship Service Times

8:30am - Augustana Chapel

10:45am - Immanuel Sanctuary

Date :            Sunday, March 31, 2019

When:           12:00pm

Where:          Immanuel Lutheran Sanctuary

Purpose:        Vote to approve ADA required elevator repairs

 

After 23 years of useful service the elevator in Immanuel is no longer working and requires a new circuit board at a cost of approximately $7,000. This cost was not budgeted and therefore requires Congregational approval to proceed.  The repair will be funded from general fund reserves. 

CLICK HERE to view a letter from Council President, Les Gieselman.

Join us for Soup Suppers at 6:00pm in the Hospitality Room Wednesday nights during Lent. Thank you to the Finance Committee for hosting on March 27th. Lois Bauer is the facilitator.

The groups below have graciously volunteered to help with our Wednesday soup suppers.



If you would like to help in any way, please contact Kathyn Pierce at 208-481-7284 or [email protected] .

Following soup suppers worship begins at 7:00pm in the Immanuel sanctuary with our Midweek Services of Reflection and Healing . Step away from the busyness of life for a time of music, silence, candle-lighting and prayer, with laying on of hands and anointing for healing for those who wish. This year we will be learning and using a new liturgy for Evening Prayer entitled “Joyous Light.”

Lenten Children’s Activity will be led by our Children & Youth Leader Mary Riedl during the 7pm worship service in the Sunday School Room.

You are invited to keep Lent at home using the devotional booklet “Lasting Hope” based on the book of Psalms. Each day features a reading from the psalms, a quotation to ponder, a reflection and a prayer. The psalms used are also those we will hear in worship on Ash Wednesday, Sundays in Lent, and Holy Week. During times of celebration as well as suffering, loss, and lament, the psalm writers turned to God and remembered God’s promises—promises kept and promises still unfolding. You are invited to pick up one of these devotional booklets at church for your personal or family faith-building time in the home.

This year we will again be partnering with Redeemer Lutheran Church (2920 Cassia Street, Boise) for Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services.

Join our choir director Sara Stejskal for a concert with 20 Boise State University singers on March 30th at 6pm in the Immanuel Sanctuary.

This will be an Aria Recital Concert with selections from Operas.

“The Holy Land: It’s People, Places and Prayers”

Please join Immanuel member and Luther Seminary student Dawn Busch for her Holy Land presentation on Sunday, March 31 ^st  at 12:15pm. She will be sharing her experiences of the people and places in the Holy Land, including Jerusalem, Bethlehem, sights around the Sea of Galilee, and more! 

Mexico Info Meeting

This is the final week for additions to the group going to Mexico. There is an informational meeting at Hope Lutheran at 4:00pm this Sunday, March 24th. Any wanting to carpool or with questions should contact Mary ( [email protected]), as soon as possible.

Youth Retreat Rescheduled!

The youth retreat (grades 7-12) that was scheduled for Presidents Day Weekend was rescheduled due to weather concerns. It will now be March 29-31 ^{s t} . If you weren’t able to attend due to scheduling conflicts, please consider attending this time! The cost is $30. We will be leaving from the parking lot of Shepherd of the Valley Friday afternoon and will return mid-day Sunday.

Lent Children's Services

All Children and Youth are invited to a special service just for them during our Wednesday evening Lent worship services in the Sunday School room. Contact Mary if you’d like to help volunteer!

For Additional information on any of these subjects contact

Children & Youth Leader, Mary Riedl: [email protected]

We would like transportation for this New American family for the Tuesday evening Fellowship Dinners and for the Lenten Supper & Worship on Wednesdays as well as worship at 10:45am Sundays.

If you are able to help transport the Betoubam family, please do one of the following:

This family is new to our country from the Central African Republic. They live at a short 10 minute drive from our church building and we have use of a 6 passenger van (courtesy of Kirk Higginson) that can be used for transporting. 

The Council is seeking individuals who have some of the following experiences or skills:

Investment Management, Marketing and Communications, Social Work,

 Social Ministry, Non-profit management, Education, Fund raising,

Accounting, Insurance, Legal, or Banking.

 

The new committee will also consist of representatives from the Church Council, the Finance Committee, and the Pastor. It is anticipated that members will be rotated on 2-3 year terms to provide both continuity and an infusion of fresh ideas.

 

Please prayerfully consider this service work and indicate your interest to Council President, Les Gieselman [email protected] , 208-336-0065 (home), or 208-861-1370 (cell).  Once the Council has chosen the members, an announcement will be made and the new committee will begin its work.

Coffee Hour & Altar Flowers - Sign up sheets for coffee hour and altar flowers are posted in the hospitality room or you may sign up on the church website or from the ivolunteer link at the bottom of this email.

Nursery Volunteers - Immanuel is looking for volunteers to work in the nursery on Sunday mornings until a permanent Nursery Attendant can be hired. If you are interested please contact Mary Riedl, Children and Youth Ministry Leader, [email protected] .

Parking - In addition to on-street parking, there are 18 spots in the St. Luke’s Center for Neurobehavioral Medicine lot at 608 and 610 Hays Street (Sundays only).

Quilt Ministry - the Quilting Group is looking for individuals who like to sew quilt tops at home, or cut 11" squares again at home, or come down to the quilting room to help put quilting together on Monday mornings from 9:30 am to 12:00 noon or come when you can and leave when you must. All members men, women, and the young, new or old members are welcome to join us. We are also always looking for yardage of material to cut squares.

Pastors Mike Sager and Ken Carrothers invite you to join them in a conversation that leads to a practice of following Jesus in our everyday lives. We will be meeting every other Monday beginning on April 1st from 6:30-8pm (location TBD).

We will be using the book:  Practicing the Way of Jesus: Life together in the Kingdom of Love by Mark Scandrette to guide our time. The book’s hope is the hope for this group — that participants will feel inspired and equipped to practice the way of Jesus in the details of their lives.

This will be a wonderful opportunity to support and learn from others in the cluster as we explore the joys and challenges of living the way of Jesus. If you are interested in joining us or have any questions please email Pastor Mike ( [email protected]) or Pastor Ken ( [email protected]) by Wednesday, March 27th. Participants will be notified of the location.

Shepherd of the Valley Digital Communications Specialist

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church is seeking a Digital Communications Specialist. This is a part time position (six hours per week). Responsibilities include creating and publishing visual and text-based material for Shepherd of the Valley’s digital signboard, interior announcement screens, and website.

The successful candidate will have experience with electronic publication and must demonstrate the ability to be a self-starter, reliable, and able to communicate clearly with Pastor, staff, and the public (via electronic means).

Submit a resume and letter of interest to  [email protected] .

The first day of camp is less than 100 days away! We are working hard to ensure this summer will be full of engaging Bible studies, caring staff, and amazing experiences.

 

Do you know someone who's never been to camp? Encourage them to register! Our Bring a Friend Discount gives both you AND them a $50 credit for camp. After you both register, email [email protected] with your friend's name to apply the discount.

Registration is open for all camps and retreats at Luther Heights for summer and fall 2019! The 2019 Program Guide and online registration can be found on their website www.lutherheights.org .

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March 24 - Third Sunday in Lent

8:30am, Worship Service, Augustana Chapel *

9:00am, Choir Rehearsal, Immanuel

9:45am, Adult Learning, Library

10:45am, Worship Service, Immanuel *

12:00pm, Healthy Congregations Seminary Prework, Library

4:00pm, Mission Trip Meeting, Hope Lutheran - Eagle

March 25

9:30am, Quilters, Quilting Room

11:00am, Staff Meeting, Work Room

1:00pm, Maundy Thursday Planning, Library

March 26

10:30am, Bible Study, Library

3:00pm, Liturgical Task Force, Library

5:00pm, Music Meeting, Work Room

5:00pm, Food Fellowship, Fellowship Hall

March 27

6:00pm, Lenten Soup Supper, Hospitality Room

7:00pm, Lenten Service, Immanuel Sanctuary

March 30

6:00pm, BSU Aria Recital Concert , Immanuel Sanctuary

March 31 - Fourth Sunday in Lent

8:30am, Worship Service, Augustana *

9:00am, Choir Rehearsal, Immanuel

9:45am, Education Hour, Library

9:45am, Sunday School, Sunday School Room

10:45am, Worship Service, Immanuel *

12:00pm, Special Congregational Meeting, Immanuel

12:15pm, Holy Land Presentation, Library

2:30pm, Piano Recital, Immanuel Sanctuary

* Fellowship and refreshments following the worship services in the Hospitality Room

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