Immanuel Lutheran Church Crosby, March 2025 | | |
Lent began on Wednesday, March 5 with Ash Wednesday. The worship service included the imposition of ashes.
Each Wednesday during Lent will begin with a Lenten soup supper at 6:00pm followed by worship at 6:45pm. These will continue each Wednesday through Wednesday, April 9.
The theme this year is "24 Hours that Changed the World," a video series by Adam Hamilton.
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The confirmation students have faith mentors during Lent and are to attend the soup suppers and worship services together. Following the service the student and their mentor share in a faith talk.
Holy Week will begin with Palm Sunday on Sunday, April 13. The Men's Chorus will provide special music on this Sunday. Maundy Thursday will be April 17 with worship at 6:45pm and First Communion for 5th grade students. Good Friday worship will be at 6:45pm on April 18. Resurrection worship services will be at 8:00am and 10:00am.
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There are community Lenten worship services at noon on Wednesdays at various churches in the community' The worship service is followed by a meal at 12:30. The theme for these worship services is "The Parables of Jesus." All offerings go to the transient benevolent fund which is administered by the area police departments.
The schedule is:
- Wednesday, March 19 Immanuel Lutheran Church
- Wednesday, March 26 Cascade United Methodist
- Wednesday, April 2 Salem Lutheran Church
- Wednesday, April 9 Cuyuna Lakes Community Church (Formerly Assembly of God)
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Immanuel Lutheran Church
Rummage and Bake Sale
by Judy Kirchoff
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Keep the dates of Thursday, May 1st 4:00 - 8:00 pm and Friday, May 2nd 8:00 am - 4:00 pm on your calendars for the Rummage Sale. The first date that items can be brought to church is Monday, April, 28th. Items that are NOT accepted are: large appliances, microwaves, televisions, technology items, large plumbing fixtures, baby cribs and car seats, stuffed animals and Christmas decorations.
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Complete information will be in the April newsletter.
Thank you and happy spring cleaning and down sizing.
Judy Kirchoff and Nancy Nyvold
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Manna For Malawi
by Terri Wisniak
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The orphan project is struggling to provide food for the children. The cost of maize, beans, and soya meat has increased greatly in the past few months. Maize has increased from $29/bag to $49/bag since October. At least 3 bags of maize are used each day as well as a bag of beans or soya meat. The daily meal now costs at least $80 more than we anticipated which means there is a shortfall of at least $480 each week.
The above paragraph was taken from the Facebook page of Malawi Orphan Care Project, Inc. Yami posted this in February and has a link for anyone to donate.
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In our last meeting for Manna for Malawi, we agreed on a band called Gigfoot, a 4 piece group of seasoned musicians who love playing live. Rock ‘n Roll to Country 70’s-Now. Our event will be at ILC on Saturday, August 23rd from 2 to 6pm. Now that we have a band, there is a lot of advertising that can be done. Our next meeting is Thursday, April 24th at 5:15. Please join us if you can help.
Silent Auction info from Amy LaPierre: I am excited to be overseeing the silent auction for Mana for Malawi! We are starting to plan for this year's event and are in need of silent auction items. Please reach out to me at Amylp18@outlook.com if you have any items you would like to donate.
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Family Ministry
by Jill DeCent
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Spring is in the air!
In Children's Ministry...
Sunday School is held each Sunday through May 18th, and releases from the service immediately after communion. This allows families to worship together and gives parents time to stay and fellowship after service. Children ages 4-12 are invited to Sunday School! We continue to learn with the congregation through the "Believe" series.
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Attention all 5th Graders! It's that time of the year where we help prepare you for your first communion! Please reach out to the church office, or Jill DeCent to express interest. Preparation sessions will be had prior to first communion, which is taken on Maundy Thursday during service.
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In Confirmation/Youth...
Students are engaging in Wednesday night activities through the Lent season, via Soup Suppers with mentors, helping with clean-up, then attending services and having Faith Talks with mentors following each service. This is a nice tradition, where students both grow in their faith journey, as well as connect with an adult mentor whom they continue a relationship with in the future. Regular Wednesday evening youth activities resume April 23rd. Stay tuned, as we prepare our youth for Paul and Jill to depart, as well as get ready for Summer programming!
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The April Meal With A Mission will be April 13. This meal will help pay for the expenses of the Manna For Malawi event to be held in August at Immanuel.
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The March Meal With A Mission was March 16 and the funds raised will be used for the retirement open house for Pastor Paul.
Pancakes, bacon and blueberries were served.
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Churchyard provided special music during the worship service on March 2.
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Retirement Party
By Terri Wisniak
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Pastor Paul will be retiring in May. An open house is being planned for Saturday, May 17.
It was discovered that he would like a keyboard for his retirement. Everyone has the opportunity to help with his gift. There are envelopes at the church that you can put your donation in and place in the offering plate or in the black box by the office.
If you wish, you can mail your donation to Immanuel Lutheran Church, 600 4th Street SW, PO Box 98, Crosby, MN 56441.
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600 SW 4th Street
P. O. Box 98
Crosby, Minnesota 56441
Telephone: 218-546-6010
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