Sunday, August 19th, will be our annual “Bring a Friend Sunday” outreach into the community at the regular worship at 9:00 a.m. We all know persons without a church home, or former members who no longer attend, or co-workers who could be invited to attend, or maybe even your own relatives who no longer are […]
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Tri Church “God’s Work. Our Hands.” Sunday, August 26th
Sunday, August 26th is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the ELCA – Together in Christ, we are freed by grace to live faithfully, witness boldly and serve joyfully. Immanuel welcomes St. Paul and St. John’s on Sunday, August 26th for 9 am worship, followed by food & fellowship and the focus of the […]
Read moreWould you be a part of this group?
Immanuel is blessed with many talented and devoted individuals who spend a couple Sundays together praising God. Would you be a part of this group? Adult Choir will start up again in September, with rehearsals on the 2nd and 9th at 7:45 a.m. We always welcome newcomers! You are also invited to join the Praise […]
Read moreHandbell Choir
Another season of ringing will be here in the blink of an eye. The bells have been cleaned and polished, thanks to Ken and Nancy Strock! Please prayerfully consider serving in the handbell choir. The doors are always open and a welcome mat has been prepared! Watch for more specific information or call Virginia (815-499-9235. […]
Read moreA Bowling League Organizational meeting
A Bowling League Organizational meeting will be held after worship on Sunday, August 19th in the fellowship hall. This non-sanctioned league bowls at Blackhawk Lanes in Sterling every other Sunday night at 6:00 p.m. All high school age through adult bowlers of all abilities are welcome. If you can’t make the meeting but are interested […]
Read moreFAITH FORMATION MINISTRY TEAM!
The Ministry Wheel is designed in hope of having full participation in the life of the church! Ideally, EVERYONE will have a ministry that they are connected too! The HOPE is that everyone doing a little would get a lot done! Whatever your gifts or interests are, there is room for you to serve at Immanuel! The […]
Read moreConfirmation
In response to input from 2017-2018 confirmation families we will be making some changes in confirmation for the 2018-2019 year. There will be even more opportunities to grow in faith, love and service! Confirmation classes will be offered on Sunday Mornings from 10:15-11:15 beginning on September 16th. Those who choose to participate in Sunday Confirmation […]
Read moreBack to School Blessing!
Students of all ages are invited to join us in worship on August 19th for a special Back to School Blessing! Students will be welcomed forward for a special time of prayer for their school year. Teachers and school personnel will also be acknowledged and blessed during worship. If you have a student or teacher who […]
Read moreThe August noisy offering
The August noisy offering will be going to the School Supply Closet at Trinity U.M. Church in Sterling. They are in their seventh year of providing free school supplies for students in Whiteside County. The closet was created to help ease the burden for teachers, who often pay for such supplies out of their own […]
Read moreWomen of the ELCA – WELCA OF IMMANUEL – August 2018
Mission Action Sewing ladies will be meeting on Wednesdays, August 8th and August 22nd from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Quilts will be given this month to several baptismal members. There are many tasks to be done that do not require sewing, please come and join these ladies as they prepare these gifts of love. […]
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