As you most likely know, the “Safer At Home” order has been overturned. The opportunity to open the doors of many public places has been made available. This includes churches. We all join the psalmist who said, “I was glad when they said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the Lord!’”

Plans are being formulated concerning the opening of our First Immanuel, Cedarburg campus and our River of Life, Saukville campus. We want to be sure that we open again to worship and Bible studies in a safe manner. I have been in contact with state, county and local authorities for guidance. Each has proven to be helpful. I also have been in contact with our local LCMS pastors to talk about reopening. Each agrees that this must be done with care. In the next few days I will be working with our pastors, elders, Board of Lay Leaders and custodial staff to establish a plan that will assure the safety and health of our members. 

This weekend we will continue to offer our worship services ONLY online, as we have for the past weeks. Communion will be offered this Sunday at First Immanuel between noon and 1:00.



Please remember us in your prayers and stay connected to First Immanuel for further details about our reopening plans.

Blessings,

  Pastor Raasch

Communion Announcement

For those wishing to receive communion, Pastor Raasch will serve communion to your family at:

At First Immanuel, please enter the building using the doors under the canopy. At River of Life, please enter the building through the glass door. Please follow any posted instructions. At both locations you will leave through the same entrance you entered.

As we continue to offer online options for Worship, School Chapel, Bible Studies and Other Special Events please turn-in via our LiveStream. ( https://livestream.com/filministries)

Saturday & Sunday Worship is at: https://livestream.com/filministries/events/8020442

Tuesday's Connecting With Your Faith is at: https://livestream.com/filministries/events/9103538

Friday's Bible Study Live @ 12:05 is at: https://livestream.com/filministries/events/8020522

Building Families of Faith is at: https://livestream.com/filministries/events/9110615

Friday School Chapel is at: https://livestream.com/filministries/chapel2019-20 (end of year chapel is Friday, May 29th)

Know someone who might not being reached because they don't have online access to these events or email? Please let us know and we will reach out to them. Please e mail [email protected] or [email protected]

We have created an online Digital Connect Form for members/visitors/guests to use throughout online worship to stay connected with us, ask questions and leave comments. 

Please use this link: www.tinyurl.com/FILDigitalConnect 

A Prayer During Confusing Times

    The Bible’s Book of Judges concludes with this line, In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes.

   Sometimes that’s how it feels today. We live in a culture that believes everyone can choose for themselves what is acceptable and what isn’t. Such things as abortions and same-sex marriages are most obvious, however, lying when it is convenient and cheating so I can get ahead seem to be the order of the day.  

   Let’s pray that we would see the Lord as our King, the One who has established guidance so our lives would be lived in a most healthy manner.

   Blessed Lord, I thank You for giving me the gift of life. It is so easy for me to believe that I have the freedom to live my life in the manner I choose. There are many times that this thinking has brought pains and problems into my life and my relationships. I have placed my wants about other’s needs. I have ignored Your commands and Your precepts, believing satisfaction. All too often I have found my life lacking. Forgive my ignorance and my arrogance. Bring me to a full realization that You bring abundant life. I also pray for our culture, that we would be moved to Your will and live according to Your way, that we may pass our time in peace and joy. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.

 Thanks for your partnership,

          Pastor Raasch

PRAYING FOR FIL MINISTRIES & OTHERS



Our Mission of the Month is “Compassion.”

Our congregation’s goal is that 30 families of our congregation would step up to each sponsor and child. It is also our intent to support “Compassion’s” Disaster Relief Fund and their “Unsponsored Child Fund.” Your prayers are always desired, needed and appreciated.

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Remember to pray for the continued support of our local food pantries , which have seen a dramatic increase in needs.

. The Saukville Community Food Pantry is grateful for the many donations of items that have been contributed by members of the First Immanuel/River of Life congregations! Due to the increased use of the pantry in recent weeks, the need continues to be great. If you would consider purchasing and donating some of the following items, it will help the pantry meet those increased needs. Items can be dropped off either at First Immanuel or directly to the food pantry located at Parkside Community Church, 166 W. Dekora St. in Saukville.

Thank you for your consideration!

Personal Products Needed:

Food Products Needed:

     Items in shortest supply right now are:

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

Sponsor a Child Today

As you exchange letters, send photos and offer encouragement in Jesus' name, your love will bring hope to a child that will last a lifetime. Sponsor a child today for only $38 per month!

To learn more and/or to sponsor a child or give a donation, please use this link that has been set-up for First Immanuel:  www.compassion.com/firstimmanuel  

Connecting with Your Faith - Join us Tuesdays at 1:00 pm as we kick off an online book study with Dr. Dan Paavola.

Join us here!

Men's Bible Study Online via Zoom Bob Eberhart is doing a Bible Study Thursday nights from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm  He is leading us on a conversation of Acts. If you would like to be included please email Bob and ask that you be put on the invite ( [email protected] - NOTE PLEASE PUT "MEN'S BIBLE STUDY" ON THE SUBJECT LINE).  If you need help with Zoom our group will help you get set-up.

ADOPT A HIGHWAY 202 - First Immanuel will once again this year be responsible for picking up trash along the section of Wauwatosa Road between Pioneer Road and Western Avenue. We meet at First Immanuel in the parking lot. It is an easy way to help keep Cedarburg beautiful! If you are interested in helping, contact Karl Roeske at [email protected] , or call the church office at 262-377-6610. Six to eight volunteers are wanted for each date.   

  2020 CLEANUP DATES

TUESDAY, JULY 14, 6 – 8 PM

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 9 – 11 AM

Technology Coordinator Position First Immanuel Lutheran Ministries is currently taking applications for a Technology Coordinator. The purpose of the Technology Coordinator is to oversee and coordinate all audio, visual, lighting, and technical needs for worship services, special events, school activities, discipleship efforts, and outreach. For a complete position description and to express interest in applying email: [email protected] or call: (262) 377-6610.

FIRST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL (FILS)  - We offer 2K - 8th grade, summer care programs, full care for early childhood students and after school care through 5th grade. To learn about the school and/or schedule a tour contact Teresa (262) 377-6610 ext. 124 ~ [email protected] ~ Text: (262) 627-9737.

Jr. Wolves Football Team - This team is now forming for the 2020-2021. season. As a part of this team 5th & 6th grade athletes learn fundamentals and positions of the game in a safe, structured, and Christ-centered environment. Practice starts in August. Contact Cale head coach, at   [email protected] or sign-up online at   lwlhs.com   under "Future Students - Jr Wolves Athletics."

Celebrate Spring  - Our 6th & 7th Grade students are selling gift certificates for Groth’s Country Gardens to raise money for their 2021 Washington D.C. field trip. The sale runs through May 18th. You may use these $20 certificates to purchase any merchandise. To purchase gift certificates you can go here:  https://tinyurl.com/GrothsGiftCertificate & we will mail them out to you! You can also purchase in the office during our current hours 9:00 am - 3:00 pm  . Contact Dawn Walker (  [email protected]) or Julie Weber (  [email protected]) or call 377-6610 if you have any questions. We appreciate your support!

Summer Camps  - First Immanuel Lutheran School summer Camps (Basketball, Art, Volleyball, Math & Writing) are available for children going into 1st grade - 8th grade. Register at:  FILSchool.org under “Summer Camps”

New Building Fundraising Opportunity

Exciting things are happening with new building project!

Click here to participate in raising funds for equipping the new building.