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January 11 & 12, 2025
Saturday
5:00pm - Informal Traditional Worship
Sunday
9:00am - Traditional Worship* (Sunday School & God Squad)
10:30am - Contemporary Worship* (Sunday School)
*Available by livestream and on-demand on Immanuel's YouTube channel.
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CHILDREN IN WORSHIP
Psalm 98:4 "Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise."
At Immanuel we rejoice having children with us in worship!! Will they always be quiet and well behaved? No, but the occasional noise and activity is an important part of the commitment we make at each child's baptism to support their caregivers in faith development and teaching about worship. Thanks be to God!
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January 12-18, 2025
Faith Resources for Adults & Families:
Faith Resources for Children & Families:
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IT'S A BOY!
Welcome to Immanuel's newest member, Viggo Lloyd Olaphson who arrived at 11:45pm on Tuesday, January 7th! Congratulations to Deacon Savannah and Erik on their beautiful new gift from God. We look forward to meeting him soon! Deacon Savannah will be on maternity leave until April 1, 2025.
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VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR UPDATES
We have a page on the Immanuel website dedicated to updates on the process for calling a new Senior Pastor, work currently being done, and details on celebrations for Pastor Paul. Check back frequently for updates:
SENIOR PASTOR TRANSITION
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NEW SOFTWARE IN 2025!
We are EXCITED to announce the implementation of new church management software for Immanuel that will help us improve several ways we interact as a congregation!
Our new software suite, AMPLIFY, includes member data, contribution records, worship planning, volunteer scheduling, website, a new Immanuel app, and financial software that will meet all of our needs. With Amplify we will begin to integrate how we communicate, serve, sign-up for activities, offer financial gifts and so much more!
Do you give to Immanuel online?
Online giving will be the FIRST big change you will notice. If you currently give electronically, we will be sending emails to each of you SOON with instructions for setting up your new account.
Full transition will take up to 6 months, so watch for updates in weekly emails and in worship.
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FINANCIAL UPDATE
We are working to close the books for December and all of 2024. Watch your email or mail for 2024 contribution statements. If you have additional questions contact Kelly Meyers, Church Administrator. Thank you for your generous gifts!
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2025 PLEDGES
Your pledges of intended giving help us prepare for budgeted expenses. Pledges can be submitted the following ways:
- Return the pledge card mailed to your home or pickup a card at the Welcome Desk in the atrium. Cards can be dropped off in the church office or mailed to us.
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Online through the Immanuel website: PLEDGE
Thank you for your prayerful, generous pledges to the ministry of Immanuel!
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ANNUAL MEETING
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Lunch begins at 11:30am, meeting called to order at 12:00noon
Mark your calendars for this important gathering! Each year we meet to review the past year and look forward to the new. An important part is passing the new annual budget and electing members to the Council Council, Executive, Nominating, & Audit Committees as well as voting on representatives for the Minneapolis Area Synod Assembly in May. We begin with a potluck chili lunch! Watch for information and sign-ups.
The 2024 annual reports will be available on Sunday, January 19, 2025.
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CHILDREN & YOUTH MINISTRY | |
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FAMILY BEACH PARTY
Friday, January 31, 2025, 5:30-7:30pm
Families are invited to Immanuel for an indoor beach party! Wear your beach clothes and bring a towel. The atrium will be transformed into a tropical paradise with:
- real sand beach and pool
- beach balls
- beach BINGO
- surfing music
- a limbo competition
The Evangelism Committee will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, beans, drinks, and dessert. Register ONLINE for this fun evening!
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ReCHARGE WITH US
Wednesday Nights (Sept - May)
Schedule & Cafe' Menu
At Wednesday REcharge we gather to recharge our faith batteries, by connecting, supporting and encouraging one another. Start with a low-cost dinner and then find an education or music opportunity. Staffed nursery care is available during dinner. Kids activities are available after their choir rehearsals so parents can participate in education and music.
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HOPS & HOPE
Next gathering Monday, January 27th
6:00pm in the Library at Immanuel
The focus of Hops & Hope is to explore books on faith, justice and what it means to find hope in Christ amid a messy and complex world. We usually meet monthly at a local brewery or at Immanuel to discuss and explore how the words we read impact the lives we live. All are welcome to join, whether you finish the book or not.
For the next few months we will be discussing The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe by Richard Rohr. Jerry Fig will be leading the discussion on this book for January, February and March and will send out discussion questions in advance to help provide opportunities for reflection. The first gathering for this book will be on January 27th from 6-7:30pm in the Immanuel Library and we will be reading/discussing Chapter 1-5. You are invited to bring along snacks or beverages to share (beer, wine, or non-alcoholic options welcome). MORE
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WORK DAY
Saturday, January 18th in Prior Lake
Join us to help make the dream of home ownership a reality! Jobs include construction, lunch, and photography. Construction volunteers must be 16 or older. MORE
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DIAPER SQUAD
Donations needed!
Support our partner Redeemer Lutheran as they help with a food shelf in their neighborhood. Details...
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SNOW SHOVELERS NEEDED
Sign-up to be on-call for weekend worship
Sign-up the whole family to help only if it snows on your scheduled weekend!
Sidewalks at entrances need to be cleared by 4:30pm on Saturdays and by 8:00am on Sundays. Snow blower and shovels are available or you can choose to bring your own. Questions? Contact Mark Arvidson. SIGN-UP
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COMMUNITY NEEDS
TARGET REGISTRY
An easy way to help with ongoing needs
Help supply needed items for our Ministry Partners by purchasing from our new Target online registry! Items are updated frequently based on needs and current donation drives.
Registry Link
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CARE TEAM REQUESTS
When disruptions come up in your life, we are here to offer prayer and support. For example, if you've received a new or difficult diagnosis, have a surgery coming up, a friend or loved one has passed away, or any other of life's challenges, we have volunteers who can offer prayer, meals, rides, visits, and more.
To help us better support you, a friend, relative or acquaintance, please submit a Care Team Request.
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