Immanuel Lutheran Church

Greenwood, South Carolina

Weekly Newsletter

Friday, July 3, 2026

Happy Independence Day!

A Prayer for Independence Day

God of Freedom,

We greet this Fourth of July with grateful hearts as we call to mind the vision of freedom and justice for all upon

which our country was built.

We give thanks for those who imagined this vision.

We are grateful to those who continue advocating for

and pursuing a land of peace, liberty, and equity for ALL. We realize this vision is still being created, however, as we witness the divisions, prejudices, and injustices that plague our country.

May we hold fast to the dream and vision of unity within

our country. May we dedicate ourselves to living as civilians respectful of one another's dignity and need for equity.

May we also realize the importance of reverencing our

Earth which provides for and sustains much of our lives.

We give glory and praise to you God and pray that we

may live in harmony. AMEN.

Please join us for Worship this Sunday, July 5.

9 a.m. Worship (Nave)

Click HERE to view the Worship Bulletin.

Click HERE to view Worship via Facebook.

Click HERE to view Worship via YouTube.

10 a.m. Coffee Time and Adult Christian Education

(Old Fellowship Hall)

4:30 p.m. Worship (Nave)

Please register your attendance for Worship by clicking HERE

or by scanning the QR code in the bulletin. *Those worshiping online please also register your attendance.

Please click HERE to view the latest newsletter from the South Carolina Synod.

Fish Fry - Next Sunday, July 12, in the Fellowship Center at 5:30 p.m.

Furnished: fish, tater tots, fries, hush puppies, tartar sauce, plates, utensils, napkins, cups.

Need the following: Slaw, Ketchup, Desserts, Tea, Lemonade.

Please RSVP by Tuesday, July 7.

Click HERE to RSVP.

Mini-MAD Week

Thursday, July 9 – Saturday, July 11.

Dr. Will is coordinating a program of Music, Arts, and Drama (MAD) the mornings of Thursday July 9 – Saturday July 11.

Program hours are 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Ways you can be involved:

1. Serve light lunch to participants each of the three days at 12:15 p.m.

2.Volunteer to help in the sessions or serve snacks during the morning (9-12)

3.Provide a Thrivent Card – helps fund food, snacks, and program supplies.

If you can help in any of these areas, please contact Zeolean Kinard.

864-554-0957

kinardz@yahoo.com

Please scan the QR code to register for MAD week.

The Divas are heading to Abbeville on Thursday, July 9, to Indigenous Underground

at 6 p.m. Sign up on the WELCA board or text JoAn Crowder at 864-942-9191.

Please make sure you have read the important message from Congregational President John Kinard that was sent out this past Wednesday.

Click HERE to read the message.

Click HERE to read the new polices.

The deadline for the Sunday bulletin announcements and the Friday newsletter is Wednesday at 10 a.m.

The next Kinard Manor graduation is July 18, 1-3 p.m. at Immanuel in the Old Fellowship Hall.