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January 25 & 26, 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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ANNUAL MEETING
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Chili lunch 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 Church 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 are available in the atrium.
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January 26 - February 1, 2025
Faith Resources for Adults & Families:
Faith Resources for Children & Families:
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STAFF FAREWELL CELEBRATION | |
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BLESSING & RECEPTION FEB 2ND
Thank you, MaryKay Copp and Terrie Falkentein
With the downsizing of our administrative staff, we are taking time to honor and thank MaryKay Copp and Terrie Falkenstein for their dedication over 2 decades of ministry at Immanuel. Join us on Sunday, February 2nd as we bless them in worship and host a reception in their honor between services. Click HERE to donate a financial thank you gift to each of them. Gift donations will be received through Sunday, February 2nd.
DONATE TO THANK YOU GIFTS
NOTE: The gift link will direct you to our new online giving platform. We recommend choosing 'Sign-In' and creating an account the first time you use this system. With all future logins your name, address & payment information is saved and all gifts will be recorded on your contribution record automatically. Contact Kelly Meyers with questions.
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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
DRAFT MINISTRY SITE PROFILE
As previously mentioned, the Transition Team has been developing the draft Senior Pastor Ministry Site Profile (MSP) using the information gathered during the input sessions along with other key information about Immanuel. We are providing MSP for your review prior to the Annual Meeting on January 26, 2025. Text sections as substantially complete but some items, such as references and call committee chair, are still be finalized so you will note TBDs in those areas.
If you have questions or comments, please bring those to the Annual meeting or reach out to myself or any of the Transition Team members. It is our plan to finalize the MSP by early to mid-February. Please continue to keep the Transition team and Immanuel in your prayers during this time of transition.
-Julie Maes, Council Vice President
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ONLINE GIVING INSTRUCTIONS
Online donations with Vanco will end January 31, 2025!
Our online service for recurring donations will be ending at the end of January. If you currently have a regular donation set-up you will need to create a quick, easy account with our new software, Amplify Giving. Once the account is set-up, you can easily add a payment method and set-up recurring donations.
PLEASE SET-UP YOUR DONATIONS TO BEGIN IN FEBRUARY.
Download instructions
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FINANCIAL UPDATE as of 12/31/24
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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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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ADULT MINISTRY EVENTS
Thursday January 30, at 1:00pm
Pastor Paul is going to facilitate a discussion on a topic of his choice. We can always count on an interesting discussion with him
Thursday February 6, at 10:00am
Come and learn about the Muslim faith and the immigrant experience in Eden Prairie. Zina who immigrated from Tunsia will present on the Muslim Faith. We will also hear from Mohamed, a Somali immigrant. Mayor Ron Case will facilitate a discussion on how immigrants and Muslims are perceived in our Eden Prairie Community. We want to foster understanding with our neighbors who are from another cultures and religions. Lunch and time for questions is included. Cost is a donation.
Sponsored by SALT (Senior Adults). Please register online. All are welcome!
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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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WILDFIRE RECOVERY DONATIONS
Your donation amplified!*
Lutheran Disaster Response is coordinating with the Southwest California Synod, Pacifica Synod and other partners to assess the needs of people impacted by the wildfires. We will work with them to provide for immediate needs and recovery amid the widespread destruction. Lutheran Disaster Response is committed to accompanying recovering communities for months and years to come.
*Thrivent will provide a $1 match for every $2 donated through this online disaster response campaign up to a maximum match of $500,000. Thrivent will pay up to $300,000 in online processing fees per calendar year for personal donations made through Thrivent's online giving platform.
DONATE HERE
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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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HUMANITY ALLIANCE
Monday, February 10, 5-7pm in Victoria
The Humanity Alliance prepares and delivers thousands of meals each week to families in need. Most of the families are in Carver or Hennepin county, however some are in other areas also. Adults and youth can come to help prepare food. Immanuel confirmation students as well as adults have volunteered in the past, and found it to be rewarding and fun!
Volunteers can either carpool (meet at 4:30 pm in the Immanuel parking lot) or to meet at the Humanity Alliance in Victoria (arrive before 5 pm).
REGISTER
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MEALTS TO GO AT SALEM LUTHERAN
Tuesday, February 18, 4:00-6:30pm
Come join our partners at Salem Lutheran Church in preparing a meal for the N. Minneapolis community! Volunteers will help with food prep alongside volunteers from Salem Lutheran Church and will help with serving meals to-go style from the church parking lot. It’s a great chance for fellowship and service!
REGISTER
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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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LSS FINANCIAL COUNSELING
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Nonprofit financial counselors are here to assist with:
Credit Report Reviews • Budgeting and Debt Management • Debt Management Plans • Student Loan Repayment Counseling • Foreclosure Prevention Counseling • Reverse Mortgage Counseling • Homeownership Counseling
Set up your FREE appointment: 888.577.2227 or LSSFinancialCounseling.org
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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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