Inside Immanuel Weekly

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July 21, 2019

Worship Service Time

9:30am - Immanuel Sanctuary

Perhaps the church, at its best, is “all ears.” Almighty God urges the faithful, again and again, to “listen up!”—to heed the word from above. So it was with Abraham and Sarah, with Mary and Martha, and the early church at Colossae. So it is today as we join the assembly to hear the word of God,

the words of life. (Sundays and Seasons)

Eternal God, you draw near to us in Christ, and you make yourself our guest. Amid the cares of our lives, make us attentive to your presence, that we may treasure your word above all else, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Welcome Pastor Ophus

Thanks to retired pastor David Ophus for preaching and presiding in worship this Sunday while Pastor Gretchen is leading the Women’s Retreat at Luther Heights. Dave is a graduate of Luther College and Luther Seminary. He spent 34 years in ministry in Montana and 6 years in the Eastern Washington-Idaho Synod. Dave and his wife Jane have two children, John, a professor at Northern Iowa University and Becky, an attorney in Boise.

Welcome New

Members

The following people were welcomed into our

congregation last Sunday, July 14th.

Cody and Tona Andrus

Tona and Cody met overseas in Tona's home country, Namibia, where Cody lived at the time. While Cody is a Boise native, Tona arrived here in early 2018, and they were married in June of that year. They enjoy traveling together and experiencing other cultures. They return to Namibia regularly. Cody works as a software engineer, and Tona is looking forward to attending school as soon as she can.

Diane Cramer

I am Diane Cramer and was born in LeMars, IA and was baptized at First Lutheran Church November 2, 1941. I lived most of my life in South Dakota living on a farm and attending a country school until high school. I was confirmed in the Christian faith at Hudson Lutheran Church November 11, 1956. I was married and am blessed with 3 children, Lisa married to Robb Bass living in Orno MN, Tommy Smith and Amy Parrish who are my reason for moving to Garden City. I also have 4 grandchildren, Jessica and Conner Bass, Emily Lockhart and Blake Parrish. I was a member of Our Savior Lutheran in Sioux Falls, SD for over 40 years. I have a dog, Teddy who gets me out for a walk each day and a tiger cat, Henri. P.S. I love living here and look forward to being a member at Immanuel!

Heidi Gainan

I am Heidi Gainan and am happy to be a relatively new resident of Boise and a new member of Immanuel Lutheran! After over thirty years, I retired from working as a Rehabilitation Teacher and Mobility Specialist for blind and visually impaired children and adults, and now work as a Title I Tutor for the Boise Schools District. I enjoy spending time with my grown kids here in the Boise area and I dabble at blog writing: www.heidi-gram.blogspot.com

I really appreciate the warm welcome I have received at Immanuel!

Jay & Jane Gunter

Jay and Jane moved to Boise to join their son, John, daughter-in-law, Angela, and grandkids Kendo(13) and Ana (12). Jay and Jane taught in the Silver Valley, Idaho for 30 years and after retirement worked for Forth Sherman Academy for 10 years. They have since fully retired to enjoy hunting, fishing, golfing, etc. Jay is involved with the Boise Marine Corps League (MCL), and Jane is active in the Boise Japanese American Citizen’s League (JACL). They both enjoy participating in other various organizations and activities as well.

Tim & Jean Jewell

Tim and Jean have always lived in Idaho. They were

married April, 1968. They have one son and daughter who have blessed them with five grandchildren.Tim and Jean both retired from First Security Bank , Tim after thirty-three years and Jean after five. They spend their time enjoying their family and friends.

camping and traveling.

Andy Kowles

A ndy is an electrical engineer who has specialized in data storage for 17 years. He recently finished 1 year at Micron after relocating with his wife Rie Shinoda from Colorado. Rie, who is from Japan, is taking care of their home and their 3 month old boy, Ryu. Andy and Rie have been married four years and enjoy outdoor activities, travel, and raw desserts .

Mary, James and Annebelle Riedl

Grant, Mary, James and Annebelle Riedl moved to the Treasure Valley in November after Grant retired from the Navy. Mary enjoys working at Immanuel as the Child and Youth Leader, as well as homeschooling the kids, knitting, and playing guitar and singing. James is an avid gamer and loves science fiction shows, books, and all things nerdy. Annebelle is a natural born dancer, and spends every second she isn’t reading dancing. The Riedls are originally from Nebraska, but are excited to be in Idaho close to family and love being near the mountains.

Mary Rittich

I was born and raised in Denver, CO. and grew up in the Lutheran church. I attended Colorado State University in Fort Collins, graduating with a B.S. degree in Psychology. After 25 yrs. And a penchant for warm weather, I moved to Phoenix, AZ for 20 yrs; working in the travel industry, 12 of which were at Southwest airlines. At the end of 2006, I moved to Boise when my partner got a new job at Micron--however, I still miss the sunshine in the desert!! I'm blessed to have 2 cousins in Boise, including Tammie Collins, a long time member of Immanuel! I'm thrilled to finally be a member at Immanuel, and be part of a wonderful church family!!!

Hal Schroeder

Hal and Rhoda Schroeder have been married for 60 years. They lived mostly in Ohio, retired to Arizona, and relocated to Boise earlier this year. Rhoda now lives in an assisted living facility in Meridian. They have 3 daughters, 2 of whom are physicians, the other a CEO of a Los Angeles area economic development corporation. Rhoda is a retired school psychologist; Hal is a retired clinical psychologist who was the director of the PHD program in clinical psychology at Kent State University. Both Hal and Rhoda are lifelong Lutherans.

Raelene Viste

Raelene Viste was born in Woodland, California. Her family moved to the suburbs of Philadelphia when she was 7, and moved to Idaho when she was 17. She attended ISU in Pocatello, then went to University of Wisconsin – Madison, graduating with a BA in anthropology. She returned to Idaho about a year after graduation and settled in Boise, and has lived here ever since. She worked for the Idaho Transportation

Department for over 30 years, retiring in April 2018. Her interests include knitting, tatting, bobbin lace and other needlework, gardening, and

reading. She has been attending Immanuel since February.

Christine, Abby & Maddie Wright

The Wright Family moved to Boise from Missoula, Montana in July 2018. Matt is an environmental engineer and Christine works at King of Glory Lutheran Church. Abby and Maddie are starting 6 ^th grade in the Fall and are the proud mamas of two puppies, Hazel and River. Between the twins and the puppies, they have a very active household.

Camp Supplies Needed

We are very blessed that the Betoubam family will be able to attend camp thanks to contributions from our congregation and scholarships from Luther Heights. We want them to have the best time, so we need to gather a few things that will make them comfortable and equipped while they are at camp.

Please follow this link to signup genius where we have just a couple more items needed. Items may be left in the clear bin under the Luther Heights bulletin board in the hospitality room.

Additionally, there are ongoing needs for our New American family and Immanuel has a designated fund to receive monetary gifts for their well-being. If you'd like to contribute to this fund mark "New American Ministry" on the memo line of your check.

For additional information, Please contact

Mary Riedl, Children and Youth Leader

757-619-0120 or [email protected]

or the church office at 208-344-3011.

Baby Steps

This Sunday after worship, the children accompanied by adults will roll the wagons full of diapers and baby supplies to St. Michael’s Episcopal Church. Thank you to all who donated and supported this ministry!

Food Fellowship Volunteers

Come out on Tuesday night to help with

Food fellowship. We have the women's groups helping one night a month but can use more volunteers over the summer months!

Follow the Volunteer Sign Up link from our

website to select a date to serve.

Summer Family Devotional Series

Check the youth bulletin board for our 9 week summer devotional series on the Fruit of the Spirit. Gather and Grow ministries has been gracious enough to allow us to reproduce this for our families and youth at no charge. It is a quick way to spark conversation about faith within your household around the table, in the car, or wherever you can travel over the summer. We talk about LOVE, JOY, PEACE and PATIENCE. Extra pages are found on the bulletin board in the hospitality room if you’d like to join us on our journey this summer.

Thanks!

A huge thank you to Matt & Dave Chrisman for all your hard work varnishing the benches in the courtyard. They look wonderful!

Children & Youth Ministry News

Beat the HEAT in July – We’re going Bowling!

We will meet at Emerald Lanes at 3:00pm this Sunday, July 21 ^st. Cost will be $3.00 for shoe rental, plus $3.50 per game. Plan on coming and playing 1 or 2 games! I have 4 lanes reserved, so we will have plenty of space for anyone who wants to come – even if we have to add a couple of games on. As with ALL of our youth events, the entire congregation is invited to join us. We don’t want anyone to ever be excluded from activities because of money. If your family would like to attend, but can’t afford to attend, please let Mary know so that we can work something out!

Popsicles in the Park

This is a special event for our preschool aged friends! Please join us in our Courtyard on August 4th 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.

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.

Help Wanted!

Children’s Church volunteers needed! This fall we plan to try something new for our younger children during service, but it can’t happen without helpers! If you’re interested in helping with Children’s church please find Mary Riedl and let her know so that we can continue building up our youngest members!

For Additional information on any of these subjects contact

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

Do You Have a Prayer Request? by Holly Reynolds

Let the Immanuel Prayer Chain members pray for you during your times of difficulty and times of celebration! Send your prayer requests to: [email protected], call the church office at 208-344-3011 or fill out a pink card from the back of the chair pockets in the Immanuel Sanctuary and place them in the collection plate. We want to support you! All information is confidential.

James 5:13 "Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy?

Let them sing songs of praise!"

Supporting Ryan Lawrence!

Ryan Lawrence spoke to us last Sunday about his service in the Young Adult in Global Mission (YAGM) program through the ELCA Churchwide. He will be serving in the United Kingdom at Saint Andrews United Reform Church in Leeds United Kingdom. You may support Ryan with your prayers and by donating at ryanandrewlawrence.com or make checks payable to “ELCA” with “Ryan A. Lawrence GCS3550” in the memo line and send to ELCA, PO Box 1809 Merrifield, VA 22116-8009.

Website: ryanandrewlawrence.com Email: [email protected]

To sign up for Ryan’s newsletter visit his website.

Church Directory Pictures Needed!

Digital pictures still needed for the directory. If you would like your picture taken or need your information updated, please contact Carolyn at [email protected]. or see Barb Schmidt in church this Sunday.

Sunday's Sermon

Pastor Gretchen's sermon " Good or Merciful?" from July 14th.

Immanuel Items of Interest

Sheets Needed

Our quilting ministry is in need of sheets for quilt backing. Please bring any twin flat sheets and put them in the tub in the Narthex. Thank you!

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.

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. Hours are from 9:00am to 12:15pm during the regular church season, and from 9am-11am during the summer.

Hours: Hours: Approximately 2-3.25 hours per week each Sunday; On call for weddings and funerals

Pay: Pay: $25 per Sunday during Jan/Feb/Mar/Apr/May/Sep/Oct/Nov/Dec; $15 per Sunday Jun/Jul/Aug; $75 per wedding/funeral.

For the entire job description please CLICK HERE .

If you are interested in this position, please submit a resume to

Nancy Upchurch, HR Committee Chair at [email protected] .