Friendship Snack Mix—Share a snack and make a friend!

Friendship Snack Mix—Share a snack and make a friend! What you need: 1 cup fish-shaped crackers        Large bowl 1 cup chocolate Chex                  Snack-sized zippered baggies 1 cup peanut butter crackers    Permanent markers ½ cup mini M&M’s Foam stickers 1 cup mini pretzels Mix all the food in the bowl.  […]

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BBT in September! 

Please join us for BBT in September!  Breaking Bread Together or BBT is a time of sharing life, God’s love and a meal together!  We will support local restaurants with our  no-host gatherings while we discuss the question of the day/night and grow in relationship with God and each other. You are welcome at one or […]

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Congratulations

Congratulations to Annalise Wright who was baptized on August 19.  Thanks be to God for Breckon & Jack Sandrock who were also baptized in August.  Please keep Annalise and all the baptized in your prayers!  Baptism is a gift available for you!   

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YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

 You can help feed hungry children in our area!  Throughout the year Buddy Bags go home with students on Friday and assist in fueling their hunger needs throughout the weekend.   Each Buddy Bag provides two breakfasts and two lunches. Throughout this school year we will be supporting the Buddy Bag Program through donations of specific […]

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September Noisy Offering

Our September Noisy Offering  will assist in updating facilities at Lutheran Outdoor Ministry Center (LOMC). All funds raised will go towards new siding and remodeled bathrooms in the 6 bunkhouses/meeting facilities in Timbers and Meadows villages for the guests of LOMC to enjoy for many years to come. Save your change and donate it to make big […]

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NYG Rock River Chase Concession Stand

NYG Rock River Chase Concession Stand, September 22-23 Come on over to Seward’s Park in Rock Falls for the Rock River Chase September 22-23 from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  This stock outboard boat racing event on the Rock River is free and family friendly!  Our youth will have a food stand along the water […]

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Bible Sunday

Third graders and older youth who have not received one yet, will receive Bibles during worship on September 16th.  Please indicate your desire for your third grader or older child to receive a Bible on the Sunday School registration form or calling the church office.  Students are welcome to bring their Bibles to Sunday School […]

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Acolyte Training

6th-8th Graders:  There will be an acolyte training on September 9th during Rally Day Festivities!  Come and help with Rally Day Festivities and stick around for an acolyte training sometime during the hour.  When you serve as an     acolyte you help people worship God!  

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CommUNITY VBS FALL FESTIVAL 

Join is the afternoon faith-fueled fall festival at Bethel Reformed Church (230 E 23rd St., Sterling) on  Sunday, September 30, from 2-4 p.m.!  Jennifer Morgan will be leading various craft projects throughout the afternoon!  There will also be a pumpkin catapult, hay rack rides, a campfire with s’mores and hotdogs, games, the St. Paul bounce house, a […]

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Mutual Ministry Committee

Our congregational constitution and the letter of call to Pastor Bree communicates the need for Immanuel to have a Mutual Ministry Committee (MMC).  Mutual Ministry is the equipping and supporting of all baptized members to carry the gospel into the church and world.  In a nutshell, the purpose of the MMC is to affirm and […]

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