Weekly Update - First Immanuel Lutheran Ministries

MISSION & MINISTRY MOMENTS E-EDITION

November 20th, 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.

SERMON SERIES

Worship With Us In Person ~ On Facebook ~ At Vimeo.com/filministries

Special Note About Communion

1st & 3rd weekends of the month for all worship services

Wednesdays Weekly Noon - 12:30 pm At First Immanuel

Private Communion Available Upon Request - Call The Office

MISSION OF THE MONTH

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Special Worship Services

For planning purposes please let us know you will be attending Click The Banner or go to:https://www.filministries.org/worship-sign-up/

We don't need your name just the number of people coming. Thank you.

Bible Study Opportunities

Pastor’s Prayer Partners Petitions

Thankful Anyway?

Are you exhausted, anxious, frazzled or bitter? So many of our routines, habits, and enjoyable opportunities have been cancelled. It may be a little tougher to be thankful this year. Yet we are called to be Thankful Anyway.

When we are faced with challenging times we are encouraged, as the old hymn says, to “Take it to the Lord in prayer.” Paul writes in Philippians 4:6, “… do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.”

Praying and being thankful go hand in hand. Take a few moments to slow down and be thankful. You can use these ideas or come up with your own ways to be thankful anyway.

· Gracious Lord, I thank you for (insert name) who…

· Provider of all good things, I am thankful for the many blessings you have provided for me (and my family) including…

· Giver of Life, even in these challenging times we are thankful for the breath of life you give us each day. Remind us that every day “is a day that you have made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24

· Creator of the Universe, you designed a world perfectly provide for us. Today I thank you for the little things I so often take for granted, including…

· Lord, we thank you for the victory we have in Jesus, and the hope we have of eternal life for everyone who believes!

Thanks for your partnership,

Pastor Seban

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, Jayne Peterson and Tim Koehler. Pray that the Lord would bless their treatments, relieve their pain and strengthen them and their families in faith.
Dick Larson, Betty Wolfgram, Lois Bublitz, Fred Isham, Jean Greenwood, Jim Ruppel, and Craig Raatz, 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.
Doctors, nurses, health care providers, that God would use them as his instruments of healing and comfort.
For all who are anxious, exhausted or overwhelmed, that by His grace, God would bring them peace, rest and hope.

PRAYING FOR FIL MINISTRIES & OTHERS

· Our Mission of the Month, Saukville and Port Washington food pantries, whose mission is to provide food for the people of our community.

· Operation Christmas Child, that God would bless the children who receive our 676 boxes, we boldly pray that the Holy Spirit would work faith in them and in others who receive a Christmas box.

· For those who teach and serve in our school, that God would grant stamina, clarity of thought, patience, and joy as they creatively teach and share the message of Jesus each day.

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

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16) “Six weeks, maybe a little more—we cannot really say.” As you look down at him in his hospital bed, memories crowd into your mind—the day you first met, a special birthday dinner, a night walk on the bicycle path. But now he is facing a terminal illness. You are facing it with him. A Stephen Minister can care for you during this time of grief and pain. For more information about Stephen Ministry, contact Pastor Reichmann in 377-6610. The 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:

· 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 December 4th

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

· ON HOLD - 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

Griefshare: Surviving the Holidays - The holidays can amplify your emotions as you relive and recall memories of past holidays shared with your loved one. Please consider attending a special grief support workshop that offers an opportunity to share your loss and concerns, while learning from others. Topics include:

· Why are the holidays so tough?

· What can I expect?

· How can I prepare for the holidays?

· Learn how to manage relationships, and holiday event.

· Learn to use the holidays to heal your heart.

Sunday, November 22, 2020 from 10:15 am – 12:15 pm at First Immanuel.

Volunteer Opportunities

· 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]

· Illuminate Ozaukee! - Illuminate Ozaukee is a DRIVE THROUGH Christmas light display. If you have an artificial or real Christmas tree that you can decorate with lights for this special community project please contact Karl at [email protected] or call 377-6610. Trees can be dropped off at Zeunert Park on November 23rd from 1:00 -3:00 m. or November 27th from 10:00 am – noon.

THINGS TO KNOW & OTHER NEWS

First Immanuel Spirit Wear - You can now order your updated spirit wear! T-shirts, shorts, sweatshirts - check out the new items. Orders will be taken at https://fil2020winter.itemorder.com through Sunday, November 29th.

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

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. FILSchool.org

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