Weekly Update - First Immanuel Lutheran Ministries

MISSION & MINISTRY MOMENTS E-EDITION

June 4th, 2021

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.

NEW SERMON SERIES

We all need a place “where everybody knows your name.” We yearn for it, crave it. Humans are social creatures, embedded in families and communities and countries.

Using the frame of Reach Groups, mentoring, and our homes, we will address what it means to know and to be fully known, in light of Jesus' love. Join us this June in worship for worship services sure to bless you and those in your community.

MISSION OF THE MONTH

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Upcoming Special Events!

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Bible Study Opportunities

Pastor’s Prayer Partners Petitions

Praying for the Future

I would say that each one of us is experienced in praying for the future. When we, or someone we love, is going in for a medical test or procedure, we pray that all will be well. Following a job interview that we feel would be a perfect fit, we pray the position is offered to us. As we prepare to hit the road for vacation we pray for safety.

I propose a different way to pray for the future. Last week, Pastor Seban encouraged us to pray for people we don’t know. I want to continue that theme, by asking you to pray for those who are graduating from grade school, high school or college. Don’t just pray for the students you know. Pray for all of them. Pray that they would hone their talents. Pray that they would grow in wisdom. Pray that they would become active members of the community.

Think of it this way: The young people who are being educated today will be tomorrow’s doctor, police officer, lawyer, pastor, car mechanic, bus driver, store clerk. These are people who will be serving you in the years to come.

So pray for them. Pray that they would know the Lord. Pray that they would understand work to be a service to others. Pray that they would find joy and fulfillment in their work. They need your prayers.

Thanks for your partnership in prayer,

Pastor Raasch

PRAYING FOR YOURSELF

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

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Praying for One Another

All who battle cancer, including Marilyn Aussprung, Jim Melichar, Pastor Joel Brandt, Bob Harrer, Adrian Buntrock, Gary Bergin, Wayne Kokta, and Tammy Schleuter. Pray that the Lord would bless their treatments, relieve their pain and strengthen them and their families in faith.
Eugene Bentley, Eileen Siegel, Lillian Pergande, Lori Bebninster, Audrey Pelzer and Mary & Jim Heiman 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.
Josh Loppnow and family on the passing of Josh’s father. Give thanks for the gift of eternal life through the work and the grace of Jesus. Pray that the Loppnow family would find peace in the promise of eternal life for all who live in Jesus.
Give thanks to the Lord for the faithful work of Nancy Beck, who served on our facilities team for the past 12 years. Pray for the Lord’s guidance in her new employment.

PRAYING FOR FIL MINISTRIES & OTHERS

Our June Mission of the Month is

The Youth Service Event

Our First Immanuel Lutheran Youth will be traveling to Keweenaw Base Camp in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan on August 1st to help with construction of two cabins that will be used for the camp's summer youth programs. FIL youth will also be involved in some community outreach during their five day stay at the camp. The goal is to raise $6000 to pay for materials for one cabin. Please pray for our youth and this mission project.

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 ~ Justin Benning

STEPHEN MINISTRY MOMENT

“…praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication.” Ephesians 6:18a As members of a Stephen Ministry congregation, you are encouraged to pray that people be sensitive to caring needs around them at church, home, work, and elsewhere, responding with a caring, listening ear and referring people to Stephen Ministry when appropriate. Pray that people be open to receiving care from others, recognizing that God intended us not only to love and care for others, but also to be loved and cared for by others. Pray that people always think of Stephen Ministry as a way they and people they know can receive care when facing life’s difficulties. For more information about Stephen Ministry for yourself or someone else, please contact Pastor Reichmann at 377-6610. A care receiver does not need to be a member of First Immanuel or River of Life.

· ONGOING PROGRAMS · SPECIAL EVENTS · · VOLUNTEERS ·

Adult Bible Studies

In Person Options:

· Sundays - After 8:00 am worship at River of Life & 8:45 am at First Immanuel (resumes in the fall)

· Woman’s Bible Study - 9:00 am 2nd & 4th Tuesday mornings River of Life (resumes in the fall)

· Wednesdays - 9:00 am & 6:30 pm First Immanuel.

· Breakfast Bible Study - 6:00 am, Friday morning once a month on the First Immanuel campus. Next Study July 2nd

· Men’s Round Table - 7:30 am 1st & 3rd Saturday mornings on the First Immanuel Campus.

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

· Fridays - 12:05 pm

Volunteer Opportunities

· Adopt A Highway - Help with the clean-up effort on Tuesday July 13th 6:00 pm—8:00 pm & September 25th 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Contact Karl at [email protected] to let him know you can help.

· Milwaukee Rescue Mission - Help serve a Meal Tuesdays from 3:00-6:30 pm. If you are interested in volunteering contact Karl at: [email protected]

· Greeters! - If you feel comfortable to stand and greet members and guests alike while they come into the Lord's House for worship we would like to hear from you! Contact the office to express your interest at (262)377-6610 or sign-up at: https://tinyurl.com/FILMGreeters

· Altar Flowers - Have flowers in your garden and would like to share them? We would love to use them as altar flowers! Contact the church office to let them know you can provide flowers or sign-up on the board near the Narthex.

THINGS TO KNOW & OTHER NEWS

Help Wanted For Summer Fair - The Cedar Creek Settlement Merchants Association needs some teens over the age of 13 to help out in our food booths for our new Summer Fair on June 26 & 27. We will pay $10 per hour. The booths are: Strawberry Shortcake and Lemonade. Hours are full day: 9:45 am-6:00 pm on Saturday and 9:45 am-5:00 pm on Sunday. The shifts can be split in half if someone wants to share with a friend. Contact Mary at 262-242-3597 or [email protected] to express your interest in the job.

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