This Week's Mission & Ministry Moments

FIRST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN MINISTIRES

First Immanuel Campus Cedarburg ~ River of Life Campus Saukville

Mission & Ministry Moments

Headlines Edition March 2 & 3, 2019

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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 3/5/2019

Readings to Prepare Yourself For Worship

Psalm 51 and Mark 1:14-20

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BEGINS AT FIRST IMMANUEL MINISTRIES

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6TH

What it is: Red Letter Challenge (RLC) is a 40-day project to get more intentional in how we live. It is designed to help us encounter Jesus in our every day and to “challenge” us to be more like Jesus. We will focus on Being, Forgiving, Serving, Giving, and Going. Jesus embraced these actions, and he is calling us to do the same.

Why we are doing RLC: Lent is a natural time of self-reflection. Instead of giving something up this year, we are asking that you take something on. Take on a challenge to experience Jesus more fully in your life. Take the challenge to be Jesus to more people in your life. In our world, it is uncommon to challenge oneself to grow, but it is exactly what we need. We believe RLC is going to help people at First Immanuel and River of Life deepen their walk with Jesus.

How we are doing RLC: There are going to be many ways to engage with Red Letter Challenge through First Immanuel and River of Life. All of our midweek and weekend sermons will focus on the topics covered in RLC. We will be providing daily reminders and materials through email and social media.

The book will be available to purchase after worship this weekend and during the week in the office.

You can also Order The Book Here and pick it up in the office.

STEPHEN MINISTRY MOMENT

“…and call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me.” Psalm 50:15 All of you, as First Immanuel and River of Life members, are a vital part of our Stephen Ministry. As such we invite your prayers that we are sensitive to those in our midst who carry heavy burdens, that we reach out to them in love and compassion, and that we encourage them to turn to our pastors and Stephen Ministry leaders to help them receive the care that they need. To find out if Stephen Ministry might be right for you or someone you know, please contact Pastor Reichmann at 377-6610. If you are referring someone else, please ask permission first.

KEEPING OUR MILITARY, MISSIONARIES AND THEIR FAMILIES IN MIND

Tony Cook ~ Michael Button ~ Kelly Knox ~ Kristin Czisny ~ Tyler Schleg ~ Clay Felmer ~ Aaron McCatty ~ Greg Highstrom ~ Natalie Howard ~ Eric Albrecht ~

· EVENTS

· PROGRAMS

· VOLUNTEERS

· Intergen Life Book Study on Crazy Love by Francis Chan continues on Tuesday, March 5th from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm in the Friends of Concordia Room on the Concordia University Wisconsin Campus. We will move into Chapter 5, Serving Leftovers to a Holy God, which the author says was the hardest one for him to write. Why? Let’s talk about it. Bring a Bible and a friend. Refreshments provided. Free. No homework. Women of ALL ages invited. Contact Bonnie via email [email protected] or call (262) 375-1786 for more details.

· Lutheran Women In Mission (LWML) Next Meeting: March 12th at 7:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall on the First Immanuel Campus. Our speaker will be Rev. Dr. Daniel Paavola regarding his new book, Our Way Home: A Journey through the Lord’s Prayer . Read the reviews: “Dr. Paavola’s use of vivid images and relatable word pictures explore the Lord’s Prayer with insight and depth.” And “I learned the Lord’s prayer 25 years ago, but I never truly understood it until now. . . [Our Way Home] invites us to exit life’s crazy highway to spread a picnic blanket in the warm sun with God and His Word.” Everyone is invited for what is certain to be.

Leadership Development Workshops Members are encouraged to attend one of the upcoming workshops on March 16 at Good Shepherd Lutheran, Watertown and March 23 at Beautiful Savior Lutheran, Waukesha, under the theme of “Led by the Spirit.” Online registration is available at www.lwml-org/Events/Workshop s

· Where Moms Connect Next Meeting: Thursday, March 14th at 9:00 am We will be discussing the topic “ Help Me Get Organized”. God has made us each unique, and that means some moms are super organized … while others aren’t! This session helps moms find practical ways to add organization to their daily lives, with the goal of reducing stress and frazzled nerves. FREE CHILDCARE is provided with a bible story, craft, and snack.

· Ladies Day In Event Join Living Word Lutheran Church for Quiet Waters, on Saturday, March 16 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm . All women are invited to learn how to maintain the delicate balance of using their God-given gifts to serve others, while nurturing themselves Cost: $20 (includes Lunch, Spa/Relaxation, Craft) Register online at: mylivingword.com/special-events .To learn more call (262) 366-2099.

· Grandparent’s Day This annual event is Friday, March 22 ^nd . Students should arrive at school with their grandparents at 7:45 am. Grandparents should get a nametag and then find a seat in church with their grandchildren. Chapel begins promptly at 8:00 am. Enjoy donuts, coffee, and juice with your grandchildren (Peanut/Gluten Free Options will be provided). Once all activities are completed students and grandparents are free to leave. Parking is available in all FIL's parking lots and surrounding streets

· Milwaukee Handbell Festival 2019 Enjoy the sound of nearly 100 handbells Sunday, March 24th at 7:00 pm at St. John’s Glendale WI. Admission is $5 at the door. Dr. John Behnke, in his final season with MHE, and Suzanne Hibbard will be directing.

· Bowl for Kids’ Sake First Immanuel Ministries men’s club is again one of the sponsors for this Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Ozaukee county event on Friday, March 29th at Harbor Hills lanes in Port Washington. We would love to have you come and help the FIL Men’s club support this fine community organization. A pledge total of $75.00 includes a dinner from Prime Minister, t-shirt and two games of 9-pin tap bowling. Pledge sheets and broachers are located in the information desk. Call or message Eddie (262) 305-5608 with questions.

· Father Child Bowling Event First Immanuel Ministries Men’s Club 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 or register online at: http://tinyurl.com/FatherChildBowling2019

· Women’s Retreat Join the women of Grace Lutheran Church, Menomonee Falls at their annual retreat, April 12th - 13th at The Ostoff Resort. All women are welcome For more information email: [email protected] or call (262) 251-0670.

· 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 are: McKinley Place on March 19th at 3:00 pm and Hamburg Home on March 26th at 6:30 pm.

Visit shut-ins - NEEDED! a few more volunteers ( MEN and women) to visit a shut-in once a month. Contact Karen at (262) 692-9227 if you can help.

Altar Flowers - We could use your help with flowers for the altar. There is a sign-up board at First Immanuel and River of Life by the coat racks. We appreciate your participation!

THINGS TO KNOW & OTHER NEWS

Ladies Aid Hygiene Kit materials are being collected to take on upcoming Mission Trips. The kits are provided to young girls and a list of things to bring for these and examples of the kits are on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall on the First Immanuel Campus.

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 and can be used to purchase merchandise. Contact a student or the school office to purchase your certificate.

The River of Life Easter Choir Rehearsals begin on Thursday, March 14th at the River of Life Campus from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm. The choir will sing for the Traditional Service on Easter. Anyone age 10 to 100 who enjoys singing Easter music is welcome! No audition necessary! If you are interested in singing with us or have any questions, please contact Jennifer at (262) 302-0175 or [email protected] (or just show up at our first

rehearsal)

WEEKLY CALENDAR

(Events Held at the First Immanuel Campus in Cedarburg unless otherwise noted)

WEDNESDAY, March 6, 2019

9:00 am Adult Bible Class

11:00 am & 6:30 pm Ash Wednesday Worship

6:30 pm Ash Wednesday Worship (ROL)

5:30 pm Faith Education Class

5:30 pm Adult Bells

THURSDAY, March 7, 2019

2:45 pm and 5:30 pm DC4K

7:30 pm Senior Choir

SATURDAY, March 9, 2019

First Immanuel (Cedarburg)

5:00 pm Traditional Worship (w.comm)

SUNDAY, March 10, 2019

First Immanuel (Cedarburg)

7:30 am Traditional Worship

9:00 am Traditional Worship (w.comm)

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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