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January 4 & 5. 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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Help us UNdeck the Halls THIS Sunday, January 5th after each service! With several people we can have everything packed up quickly. Bring gloves if you are able to help remove the trees from the sanctuary after the 10:30am service. Thanks! | |
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January 5-11, 2025
Faith Resources for Adults & Families:
Faith Resources for Children & Families:
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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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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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TACK, GRACIAS, DANKE ...
no matter how you say it, Thank you to everyone who contributed to Immanuel’s successful smorgasbord on December 5th!
Your presence, your food preparation/ festive baking contributions, your musical talents, the dedication of the Smorgasbord committee, those who decorated (inside & out), those who prepared Lutefisk, the service of our youth workers, and all those who worked behind the scenes made this an enjoyable and memorable event.
From this year’s proceeds the youth workers received funds in their “Immanuel Account” to offset expenses for their service ministries, and both Youth Choirs received funds to offset expenses for their upcoming choir performance in Duluth.
Immanuel’s Smorgasbord is your event. If you have recommendations for next year please text Bev Lohs (612-322-2648) or Kari Totall (952-836-4484).
Until then…we wish you continued Hope, Peace, Joy & Love in the new year!
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MONDAY PRAYER & PRAISE WOMEN'S STUDY
10:00-11:30am
Mondays, January 6, 13, 27 & February 3 & 10
Please join us as we begin our next study on the book of Amos. We will be using two resources – Notes on Amos by Dr. Thomas L. Constable and notes provided by Pastor Dan to use as a compendium. We will begin our study on Monday, January 6 and meet weekly from 10:00-11:30am (no study January 20 & February 17).
Register ONLINE.
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WEDNESDAY WOMEN'S STUDY
New study begins January 8th, 9:30-11:00am
Join us as we begin our next study, "Embracing Joy: a Transformational Study of Habakkuk" by Jean Wilund. In this 8-week Bible study of the tiny book of Habakkuk, you’ll dive into the turbulent world of one of the Old Testament prophets—a world not that different from ours today. Journey in faith together as we explore how this ancient prophet brings a message of hope to our lives today. Register ONLINE.
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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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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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