Weekly Update - First Immanuel Lutheran Ministries

MISSION & MINISTRY MOMENTS E-EDITION

October 2nd, 2020

FIRST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN MINISTRIES

First Immanuel Campus Cedarburg ~ River of Life Campus Saukville

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.

Everything will still be on Facebook as it has been.

Tune in there or at Vimeo.com/filministries

If you plan to attend a traditional or contemporary worship service in person please sign-up here.

Special Note About Communion

Communion will be the 1st & 3rd weekends of the month for all worship services and from 11:30 am - Noon at First Immanuel

Private Communion For Members Wednesday Noon - 1:00 pm At First Immanuel

Registration Required For Private Communion Call (262) 377-6610

CURRENT SERMON SERIES

We want to make sure you are confident of your place in God’s Kingdom. And that’s why we will be spending four weeks on the doctrine of Election. Our four sermons will be:

Week 1: You’ve been Elected
Week 2: Can You Turn Down the Nomination?
Week 3: Can You Get Recalled?
Week 4: Are You Talking About Church or State?

This series is guaranteed to bring you into a deeper trust in God’s plan and your calling. You have been elected! Now, it’s time to serve.

Bible Study Opportunities

Pastor’s Prayer Partners Petitions

How Loud Is Your Dogma?

In 2017, Amy Coney Barrett, a law professor at Notre Dame Law School, was before the United States Senate committee concerning her confirmation for a seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. In that hearing a senator commented on her Christian faith, saying, “The dogma lives loudly in you.” In other words, the senator was saying that Barrett’s Christian faith was evident because she was active in her church and spoke openly of her Christian values. This worried the senator.

Do we live our dogma loudly? Dogma is what you believe. Technically, everyone has a dogma. People with a religious faith have a dogma. Atheists have a dogma. Communists and capitalists have a dogma.

Again, do we live our dogma loudly? I pray that I do! Jesus calls us to be a light for this dark world. He calls us to be salt to season a twisted generation. In other words, Jesus calls us to live our dogma loudly.

We live loudly when we worship together in the Lord’s house. We live loudly when we have family devotions. We live loudly when we engage our Christian values in our everyday lives. We live loudly when we treat others with respect and put their needs before our own. We live loudly when we live for the Lord!

Pray that the Lord would give you a spirit to live the beautiful dogma in your heart.

Thanks for your partnership,

Pastor Raasch

PRAYING FOR YOURSELF

Reflect on what is on your heart and mind and take it to God in prayer.

Is there something we can pray about for you?

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Praying for One Another

All who battle cancer, including Dick Rupert, Peggy Jaeger, Wayne Kokta, Gary Bergin, Cindy Steffen, Jim Melichar, Pastor Joel Brandt and Tim Koehler. Pray that the Lord would bless their treatments, relieve their pain and strengthen them and their families in faith.
Bob Keske, Dick Larson, Betty Wolfgram, Lois Bublitz, Fred Isham, Jean Greenwood, Jim Ruppel, Craig Raatz and Betty Twietmeyer as they contend with ongoing health issues. Pray for their medical teams, that God would bless them and use them as His instruments of healing.
Ryan Klenz and Jonathan Peszco who contracted COVID. Pray for comfort and healing for Ryan and John, and pray for protection for their families.
Sharon Frank and her family on the passing of Sharon’s father. Give thanks for the faith that assures us of a heavenly reunion of perfect life that has no end

PRAYING FOR FIL MINISTRIES & OTHERS

· Our Mission of the Month, Lutheran World Relief. The mission of LWR is affirming God’s love for all people, we work with Lutherans and partners around the world to end poverty, injustice and human suffering.

· Offer a prayer of thanks that our First Immanuel/River of Life family raised $15,000 to support the teachers of the “Kelm School” in Ghana, Africa. They have been furloughed due to COVID since March and will not return to the classroom until 2021.

KEEPING OUR MILITARY, MISSIONARIES AND THEIR FAMILIES IN MIND

Greg Highstrom ~ Natalie Howard ~ Eric Albrecht ~ Tony Cook ~ Wally Schmidt ~ Michael Button

Kristin Czisny ~ Tyler Schleg ~ Clay Felmer ~ Aaron McCatty

MISSION OF THE MONTH

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STEPHEN MINISTRY MOMENT

“Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life; you stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies, and your right hand delivers me.” (Psalm 138:7) Let me care for you—these words can bring a sigh of relief to people going through difficult times in life. A Stephen Minister is willing and able to care for you by listening and being there while you work through this tough time. If this is the kind of care you or a friend would like to receive, please call Pastor Reichmann at 377-6610. Remember to ask permission before reporting someone else’s need. .

· ONGOING PROGRAMS · SPECIAL EVENTS · · VOLUNTEERS ·

Adult Bible Studies

· In Person Offerings:

Wednesdays - 9:00 am & 7:00 pm First Immanuel Fellowship Hall.
Breakfast Bible Study - 6:00 am, Friday morning once a month on the First Immanuel campus. Next one is on October 2nd
Men’s Round Table - 7:30 am 1st & 3rd Saturday mornings on the First Immanuel Campus.
Woman’s Bible Study - 9:00 am 2nd & 4th Tuesday mornings River of Life Fellowship Hall

· Online Options: (https://vimeo.com/filministries)

Fridays - 12:05 pm

Young Professionals Reach Group – Post college and looking for a place to connect? Come to our small group Thursday nights from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. You can join our discussion of Biblical archaeology and geography in person at the FIL Fellowship Hall or email for a zoom link to join virtually. Contact Hilary for more information [email protected]

Women's Leadership Institute - Let us help you discover your God-given talents so you can confidently step forward and be that difference-maker - Clifton-Strengths Assessment Workshop. This workshop is designed for women high school age and above. It is for both the professional and the community volunteer. Join us Via Zoom on FRIDAY, NOV. 6, 2020 3:00-5:00pm 0r SATURDAY, NOV. 7, 2020 9:30am-11:30am. Register by October 5th at wlicuw.org/strengths

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meeting - We will begin hosting AA meetings. Sundays at 7:00 pm starting Sunday, October 18th. The meetings will start via Zoom, but will meet at River of Life when the group is ready to do so. The ZOOM meeting number is 881-0341-8126. Please reach out to Kristine at [email protected] or 262.825.3249 for additional information.

Volunteer Opportunities

· Milwaukee Rescue Mission - Serve a Meal is now EVERY Tuesday from 3:00-6:30 pm. If you are interested in volunteering contact Karl at: [email protected].

· South Wisconsin District’s office of Mission & Mercy is sending teams of volunteers to Florida in response to Hurricane Sally October 3-11, 17-25, & 31 - November 8. Additionally, prayers and monetary gifts are needed. Contact the district office for more information: (414) 464-8100; E-mail: [email protected]

IMPORTANT - We would like to get an idea of how many people plan to attend this event this year. Please complete this quick survey to let us know if you plan to attend.

SEEKING EVENT VOLUNTEERS!!!

Games/Activities Coordinator ~ Concessions Coordinator

If you can help please let us know ASAP.

Email Teresa: [email protected]

THINGS TO KNOW & OTHER NEWS

Music Department Need! - Oatmeal containers are still needed to store materials for the music classes at school. Bring containers to the school office. We still need about 100 containers.

Grief Share - Grace Lutheran Church, Menomonee Falls is starting a support group every Monday 6:30-8:00pm, October 26-January 18, 2021. Each participant receives a workbook for personal study that reinforces the weekly topic. Cost is $15 (if cost is an issue please let them know and they will help). To register call (262) 251-0670, email: [email protected] or visit: https://grace-connect.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/525100

Herb Kohl Education Foundation - Nominations are now open. The Kohl Teacher Fellowship program recognizes and supports teaching excellence and innovation in the State of Wisconsin. Our goal is to support teachers in the pursuit of their unrealized goals for their classrooms or professional development. Nominations must be submitted online by Tuesday, October 13, 5:00 p.m. Central Time.

To nominate a Teacher go to:

kohleducation.org/teacherfellowship/religiousindependent/

To nominate a Principal go to:

kohleducation.org/principalleadershipreligiousindependent/

First Immanuel Lutheran School - A Christ-Centered education is an option for every family! Have a 2 year-old - 8th grader and would like to learn more about First Immanuel School, please contact Teresa in the Admissions Office ([email protected]) to learn more and/or to schedule a personalized tour. Visit: FILSchool.org

Living Word Lutheran High School - Would you like to learn more about our school from the comfort of your home? Join us at one of our Virtual Parent Chats during the month of October held via Zoom. It's a great way to learn more about everything Living Word has to offer! learn more at: lwlhs.com/virtualparentchat

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