FIRST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN MINISTIRES
First Immanuel Campus Cedarburg ~ River of Life Campus Saukville
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In response to God, who reached down to us - the mission of First Immanuel Lutheran Ministries is to reach up to God, reach in to each other and reach out to the world.
This Week in Worship 3/26/2019

Readings to Prepare Yourself For Mid-Week Worship
Join the Ghana mission team on Wednesday, April 10 from 5:30 - 6:25 p.m. in the fellowship hall at First Immanuel for a slide/video/story presentation on their January trip to Ghana, Africa. This will be an opportunity to ask questions about the trip, the new school and church building, and plans for future visits to Ghana. There will also be samples of Ghanaian food to try! (not a full dinner). Everyone is welcome!
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FATHER & KIDS BOWLING EVENT
The Men’s Club of First Immanuel Lutheran Ministries invites fathers and their 4K - 4th grade children on Saturday, March 30th at 9:00 am - 10:30 am & 10:30 am - Noon at Cedars III to come bowling. This is a FREE event & we look forward to seeing you! Call the office to register or use this link .

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Palm Sunday Procession
 Children age three through grade six are invited and encouraged to participate in at the beginning of the  9:00 and 10:35 am Sanctuary service Palm Sunday, April 14th . Their participation includes a procession with palms into the sanctuary and the singing of a refrain. The refrain information is in this video link:   http://www.filministries.org/serving-up-in-worship/    

Assembly times are:
 9:00 A.M. Sanctuary service: Assemble no later than 8:45 am by the Music Room.
 10:35 A.M Sanctuary service: Assemble no later than 10:20 am by the Music Room.
  
Your child is preparing for this special day. His/her participation will help impress upon him/her the story of Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem on that first Palm Sunday. The more children involved, the fuller the visual impact and singing will be. We want to have enough palms available so each child can have one. Please RSVP:  
 
Mrs. Clausing is available to help teach the song and processional to your children in between services on Sunday, April 7 th . Please meet her in front of church. (8:30 and 10:00 am after worship).
Easter Flowers
Place your order for Easter Lilies and other spring flowers to grace our worship area during Easter services.

See the order form in the bulletin or order online here

Orders are due by Monday, April 1st at Noon!
 
STEPHEN MINISTRY MOMENT
“Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.” 1 John 3:18 Confidentiality is the cornerstone of Stephen Ministry and a good guide for all of us to live by. When someone tells you something private and personal, resist the temptation to pass it along. Keep it confidential. In the event that you really believe someone else needs to know, encourage the person who told you to tell that person, or get his permission to pass it along. You will feel better, and you will have earned the trust of a friend. If you or someone you know is considering receiving the confidential care of a Stephen Minister, you are invited to contact Pastor Reichmann at 377-6610.
KEEPING OUR MILITARY, MISSIONARIES AND THEIR FAMILIES IN MIND
Greg Highstrom ~ Natalie Howard ~ Eric Albrecht ~ Tony Cook ~ Michael Button ~ Kelly Knox ~ Kristin Czisny ~ Tyler Schleg ~ Clay Felmer ~ Aaron McCatty ~
·  EVENTS
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·  VOLUNTEERS
Intergen Life   Book Study on Crazy Love by Francis Chan continues on Tuesday, March 26th from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm in the Friends of Concordia Room on the Concordia University Wisconsin Campus. In chapter 6, When You’re in Love, we’ll be turning the corner in the book and get to the idea that God is truly someone I can be real with. Women of ALL ages invited. Contact Bonnie via email [email protected] or call (262) 375-1786 for more details.                      
  Where Moms Connect: Next Meeting: Thursday, March 28th at 9:00 am  We will be discussing the topic “Keeping Secrets”.  Forty percent of women are unable to keep a secret, no matter how personal or confidential it is. This can lead to gossip and misunderstandings. The story related in this session leads to great discussion on when to keep secrets – and when we should be open instead. FREE CHILDCARE with a bible story, craft, snack.                                                          
Health/Wellness Fair  Saturday March 30 th  9:00 am - Noon at Martin Luther High School. There will be free classes in Zumba, Yoga and paddleboard/kayak techniques and a blood drive until 1:00 pm                                                    
Ladies Aid: Next Meeting - Tuesday, April 2nd at 12:30 pm - First Immanuel Fellowship Hall. All are welcome to join us for dessert and coffee followed by a presentation by Pastor Bud Palmer of the South WI District LCMS Deaf Ministry. Pastor Palmer provides resources and training specifically designed for deaf people to learn more about the love of Jesus and share it with others. The Deaf Ministry was Mission of the Month last fall. The presentation is around 1:00 pm.                                                                        
Ghana Presentation Join the Ghana mission team on Wednesday, April 10 from 5:30 - 6:25 p.m. in the fellowship hall at First Immanuel for a slide/video/story presentation on their January trip to Ghana. This is an opportunity to ask questions about the trip, the new school, church building, and plans for future visits to Ghana. There will also be samples of Ghanaian food to try!               
Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 20 th at Grady Park in Saukville. This event is sponsored by River of Life and is from 10:00 am – Noon. There are snacks, activities and age specific egg hunts for kids through age 10. Please come enjoy the family fun!  Many Volunteers are needed to help facilitate the event. Please sign up here to help.                                                         
Volunteer Opportunities                                                       
Glory & Praise - Volunteers are needed to help the residents of local nursing homes get to a common area in their facility for a time of devotion and singing. please contact Betty at: (414) 702-7920. The next opportunities: Hamburg Home on March 26th at 6:30 pm, McKinley Place on April 2nd at 3:30 pm.
THINGS TO KNOW & OTHER NEWS
Celebrate Spring Through May 10th First Immanuel 5th & 6th Graders are selling gift certificates for Groth’s Country Gardens to raise money for their 2021 Washington D.C. field trip. The certificates are $20 each. Contact a student or the school office.
The River of Life Easter Choir Rehearsals continue Thursdays from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm. The choir will sing at the 8:00 am Service on Easter. Please contact Jennifer with questions at (262) 302-0175 or  [email protected]                                       
SWD Financial Aid Available   Those studying to be a full-time church worker, attending one of the Concordia Universities or Seminaries and are a member of an SWD LCMS congregation may apply for District Financial Aid. Applications are due by May 15. The application is found at  http://swd.lcms.org/resources/student-aid-applications/ . Contact Robin at (414)292-0741 with questions.                                              
Thrivent Choice Dollars Remember to direct your 2018 Thrivent Choice Dollars by March 31 st .                       .                                                                                                                                
Summer Camps
First Immanuel Lutheran School -  A variety of camps are available at FILS this summer for children going into 1st grade - 8th grade. These camps are a great way to keep your kids active this summer!
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Living Word Lutheran High School   - Are you looking for an fun and exciting camp this summer at an affordable cost in a Christian environment? Join us at our 2019 Youth Summer Camps! Whether you're interested in developing your athletic skills through our sports camps or diving into your technical skills through our technology and STEM camps, we have it offered this summer. To learn more about camp offerings or to register, please go the       lwlhs.com    under "Summer Camps" on the homepage. Camps are open to kids entering grades 1st-8th grade. We also have some camps open for incoming freshman.                                                   
WEEKLY CALENDAR
(Events Held at the First Immanuel Campus in Cedarburg unless otherwise noted)
WEDNESDAY, March 27, 2019
9:00 am Adult Bible Class
11:00 am Lent Worship
11:45 am Lenten Luncheon
5:30 pm Adult Bells
5:30 pm Faith Education Class
6:30 pm Lent Worship
7:15 pm Adult Bible Class
THURSDAY, March 28, 2019
9:00 am Where Mom’s Connect
2:45 pm and 5:30 pm DC4K
7:30 pm Senior Choir
River of Life (Saukville)
7:00 pm River of Life Easter Choir
SATURDAY, March 30, 2019
First Immanuel (Cedarburg)
5:00 pm Traditional Worship
SUNDAY, March 31, 2019
First Immanuel (Cedarburg)
7:30 am Traditional Worship
9:00 am Traditional Worship
10:10 am Sermon Rewind
10:35 am Contemporary Worship
River of Life (Saukville)
8:30 am Traditional Worship (w.comm)
9:40 am Adult Bible Class/Sunday School       
10:45 am Café Worship
 
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