August 2016 – Immanuel Lutheran Church

Gods Work Our Hands Sunday This year’s event will take place on September 11. The focus is on thanking the 1st responders of Sterling and Rock Falls: police, fire, EMT’s, chaplains, and their families. This was suggested by the ELCA and it is felt that it is a timely initiative. We will begin with worship […]

GOD’S WORK, OUR YOUNG HANDS NEEDED!!! Sunday, September 11 marks the 15th anniversary of the tragic terrorist attacks in our nation. Many first responders, police, fire rescuers risked or gave their lives in saving thousands of lives on 9/11/01. So, this year on that day, we honor their sacrifice and the sacrifice and service of […]

Affirmation of Baptism (Confirmation) Sunday is October 30. Making public affirmation of faith this year: Jonas Hicks, Elise Moeller and Spencer Schutz. Freshman will meet three Wednesday night classes this fall, Sept. 28, October 5 and October 12. 2016 Confirmands will be contacted to meet with the pastor for final interview and instruction for confirmation […]

Confirmation Class resumes September 21st beginning at St. John’s in the youth room (above Luther Chapel). Parents and 7th & 8th grade students are to meet on the 21st at 7:00 p.m. Class will meet throughout the school year on Wednesday nights from 7 – 8:30 pm. We will meet the first third of the […]

Junior High/High School “Movie Night” will be starting back up in September 10th at 7:00p.m.. We would also like to host a “Game Night” once a month. Check out Facebook for dates and times.

Columbus Day Bus Shopping Trip hosted Immanuel Lutheran Church in Dixon. We will be trying the new Iowa destinations of Coral Ridge Mall in Coralville and Tanger Outlet Mall in Williamsburg. Participants the option to spend the day at Coral Ridge or after spending the morning at Coral Ridge, heading on to Tanger Outlet. The […]

Call Committee Update The call committee met on August 15th with Pastor Chris Stienstra of the Northern Illinois Synod. Pastor Chris explained the interview process which included sample questions and ideas for pre-interview hospitality. Most important, Pastor Chris spoke on the topic of confidentiality regarding the candidate’s name. A candidate’s name must be kept confidential […]

Tri-Church Corner Pastor Gary Erickson of the Northern IL Synod opened the August 18th meeting with prayer and devotion from Micah 6:6-8. In these verses, Pastor Gary contrasted a moment with God – for example, Sunday church attendance and giving an offering – to a daily movement with God where we are called to do […]

On Thursday, August 18th, WELCA women hosted their annual luncheon and Bible study for 13 area churches. Were 40 ladies in attendance. Interim Pastor Sauter led the Bible Study “The Ministry of Reconciliation” 2 Corinthians 5:17-19. A free will offering of $190.00 was taken and sent to the Katie’s Fund. Through Katie’s Fund, women of […]

Council Corner: Rally Day is September 18th from 10:30 – 12:30. Come and enjoy our continental breakfast and carnival-themed games as we kick off the start of Sunday School. This year we are excited to feature the “Waxed Hands,” where kids can make a 3D replica of their own hand in wax. Kids will be […]