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May 26, 2019

Worship Service Time

9:30am - Immanuel Sanctuary

As we celebrate Memorial Day we are grateful for the people who have served our country. We honor those who stepped into harm's way, gave up time with those they love, and carried the weight of respect and duty. For their lives we give thanks.

Dear disciples of Jesus at Immanuel Lutheran,

As we blessed our high school graduates last Sunday, we sent them off to “go with God.” Each one of us goes with God throughout our journeys in life. Jesus reminds his disciples before he leaves them, that the Father and he “will come to them and make our home with them” (John 14:23). Wherever we go, we go with God, who leads and guides us by the Holy Spirit.

See you in church,

Pastor Gretchen

Bountiful God, you gather your people into your realm, and you promise us food from your tree of life. Nourish us with your word, that empowered by your Spirit we may love one another and the world you have made, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Summer Worship Schedule Reminder - THIS SUNDAY!

Beginning on Sunday, May 26, we will begin our summer worship schedule of ONE service each Sunday at 9:30am in Immanuel Sanctuary.

This will be in effect through September 1st.

Exploring Membership at Immanuel

Pastor Gretchen will be leading a five week class on Sunday mornings after worship, beginning on June 9th . If you would like to become a member or just learn more about our ministry and our denomination, please contact Pastor at: [email protected]

Prayer Chain Get Together

Join us on Thursday May 30 in the library from 9-10:30am. All prayer chain members are encouraged to attend for food, fellowship, and an exchange of ideas. Please let Holly Reynolds know if you can come: [email protected]. See you there!

Spirit-led Healing in Mental Health

Pastor Kelly Loy will be inviting conversation following worship on June 2nd about common mental health challenges. She will talk about how the medical model and traditional psychotherapy view and treat concerns like depression, anxiety, or grief. In contrast, Kelly will introduce Internal Family Systems theory (IFS) and how the Holy Spirit meets us and helps heal those same concerns from the inside out. If you or someone close to you struggles with mental health challenges, or if you simply are curious about how to add support through Immanuel’s ministries, this conversation may bring a new sense of hope!.

Eucharistic Minister Training

We are in need of people to bring Holy communion to those who are homebound or hospitalized. This ministry meets a very personal and important need. If you would like to consider being trained to serve with other Immanuel members in this ministry, please talk to Pastor Gretchen. [email protected] . Training will be held on June 13th from 1-3pm.

Estate Planning for the Heart

June 14-15

A workshop to examine end of life issues and decision making as persons of faith

Former Immanuel member and now Pastor Anne Palma from Our Savior Lutheran in Twin Falls and Penelope Smith from Trinity Lutheran in Nampa will present Estate Planning for the Heart, a program sponsored by our Synod for end of life planning.

The program will be Friday night June 14 ^th from 6:30-9:00pm and continue on Saturday June 15 ^th from 9:00am-2:30pm in Immanuel’s Thomas Chapel. Topics will include how to initiate difficult conversations with your loved ones; medical care and treatment decisions at the end of life; medical advance directives (Living Wills, Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care, and Idaho Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment – POST form); clarification of values and priorities as end-of-life approaches; funeral planning; and how our Christian faith influences our living and our dying.

Anne Palma is a retired hospice physician and Penelope Smith is a retired gerontological social worker. This is a wonderful opportunity to provide peace of mind for yourself and your loved ones, knowing you have made plans regarding end of life issues. Sign-up at church in the Hospitality room or call the church office (208-344-3011) to register.

Children & Youth Ministry News

Popsicles in the Park

This is a special event for our preschool aged friends! Please join us at Memorial park the first Sunday of June, July and August after the service. We provide the popsicles, you just come and enjoy some time together with other preschoolers and their families

Save the Date for DAY CAMP!

We are partnering with Shepherd of the Valley to provide day camp for anyone entering 1 ^st through 6 ^th grade. This is a great alternative for anyone who can’t make it up to Luther Heights this year. The day camp dates are July 28-August 2. Kickoff will be after Shepherd of the Valley’s 10am worship service. Monday – Thursday the camp will be from 9am to 3pm, Friday from 9am – 12pm.

NEXT YEAR!! - High School Students - Save Your First Sundays

I know fall seems a long way off, and you’re really just thinking about getting through these last days of school and heading into summer break, but I want to give you a little heads-up about what we will be doing next year. We will be getting together at least once a month between services - most likely the first Sunday of the month. We will have some time to get to know one another, have some GOOD coffee, and chat/learn/study a bit and work together to figure out life a little. By Good coffee I mean I will bring in my espresso machine and whip up lattes, mochas, hot chocolate, for those of you that attend. If for some reason you’re not a coffee drinker, we will provide something you do like. Just let me know. I’m looking forward to it!

Nursery Attendant

We are still looking to hire a nursery attendant. If you or someone you know is interested in the position, please let us know. Until we find someone, we will be relying on parent (and grandparent!) volunteers to run the nursery. If you would like to volunteer, please email [email protected] as well as sign-up on the sign up sheet in the hospitality room.

For Additional information on any of these subjects contact

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

Summer Fix-It Projects

With the completion of our remodel, it is time to spruce up other areas of our church. Most of the projects involve painting. We will have the necessary supplies for anyone who wants to help at any time during the summer. The areas that we have identified to “fix” are:

Varnish Benches
Paint Exterior wood eaves
Repaint or touch up doors
Refinish exterior doors
Touch up paint on rail and font etc. in Augustana

We also can use help supplying and planting red flowers in time for Pentecost. And, with the addition of central air in the office area, we would like to remove the window air conditioners. If you are able to help with any of this, just stop by the office between 9 and 2 Monday-Thursday after June 1 ^st , choose a task, and we will provide you with what you need to work on or complete the task. If you can help at a different time, please contact Matt or Carolyn to coordinate!

If you have any questions, please contact Matt Christman at [email protected] or Carolyn Korn [email protected]

Instant Church Directory

We have a new tool to keep us connected. In addition to a paper directory that will be available later this summer, Immanuel Lutheran has created an online directory using Instant Church Directory Online. Parishioners who have given the church their email address are the only ones who have access to the information along with church staff. We have had our computer experts review the site security and are confident that your information is safe. If you want to learn more about the security of this site, please visit https://www.instantchurchdirectory.com/security/ .

Here is the instructions for the different devices.

iPhone: https://download.instantchurchdirectory.com/InstantChurchDirectory/tools/Member-Login-iOSApp-Instructions.pdf

Android or Kindle: https://download.instantchurchdirectory.com/InstantChurchDirectory/tools/Member-Login-AndroidApp-Instructions.pdf

Online Member website (Computer): https://download.instantchurchdirectory.com/InstantChurchDirectory/tools/Member-Login-OnlineMemberDirectory-Instructions.pdf

If you would like to opt out of the directory or add your digital picture, please contact Carolyn Korn, Parish Administrator at [email protected] .

Sunday's Sermon

Pastor Gretchen's sermon " Move Closer " from May 19th

Opera At Immanuel

BSU students and alumni will present Wagner's 3rd act of 'Die Walkure' along with scenes from Mozart's 'The Magic Flute' at 7pm on June 28th and 3pm on June 30th at our Immanuel Lutheran Sanctuary.

Please join us for an evening of drama and music by two of opera's best loved composers.

Save the Date

2019 Woman’s Retreat

50 Years of Faithfulness and Fun

July 19-21, 2019

$90 per person/$95 after July 1

To register visit www.lutherheightsorg or call the

Luther Heights Bible Camp office at (208) 886-7654.

Immanuel is hosting this years retreat

and Pastor Gretchen is the Retreat Leader!

Storytelling Workshop

You are invited to a faith storytelling workshop and evening storytelling event at Trinity Lutheran Saturday, July 27 from 1-7pm. Learn the art of faith storytelling from ELCA Pastor Jodi Houge and Presbyterian Pastor Phil GebbenGreen. The workshop will take place from 1-4:30pm. The event is FREE thanks to the Clergy Renewal gift given to Trinity Lutheran from the Lilly Endowment. Please RSVP to [email protected] by July 17 so we have enough food.

Immanuel Items of Interest

Members Needed

The Social Ministry Committee is looking for a few more interested members. Please plan to join us on Sunday, June 9th at 10:45am in Thomas Chapel. Come learn how you can be a part of this important ministry.

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.

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).

Thrivent Members Did you know Thrivent members are eligible for Thrivent Action Team grants ($250 each) that can be used for educational, fundraising, and service events at Immanuel? If you are a Thrivent member, please let Pastor Gretchen know so that we may apply for grant funds ( [email protected] ) for upcoming activities.

New American Ministry - We are looking for transportation for the Betoubam family to Tuesday evening Fellowship Dinners as well as worship at 9:30am Sundays. I f you are able to help a sign up sheet is on the small table in the Hospitality Room or sign up on IVolunteer from our website ilcboise.org

Immanuel Job Opening - Hospitality Host

Job Purpose: Set up drinks and treats, greet people, clean up, keep kitchen and supplies in order and maintain a safe and inviting reception space during Sunday morning coffee hour; facilitate wedding and funeral receptions.

General Information: Hours are from 9:00am to 12:15pm during the regular church season, and from 9am-11am during the summer. The host must utilize good handwashing and wear food service gloves when handling food. There is no responsibility for personally providing treats/food or soliciting for treats/food. This position may be shared by multiple people. The Immanuel Hospitality Policy and Procedures outlines detailed responsibilities.