Grace, peace and love of God to you!!! A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who has been stepping up and serving as they are able this summer!  So many of you donated items and volunteered for CommUNITY VBS and all of the prep to the facility prior.  THANK YOU for “serving one another humbly in love!” In […]

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Council Highlights July 8, 2019

1. Pastor Bree’s update included transparency on trainings and other requirements in the NIS Rostered Ministers Salary Guidelines.  (You can learn more about her upcoming continuing education on p. 4). 2. Payroll provider has been switched as of July 1st to Hammer & Associates. 3.  New parking lot signs are installed. 4.  Parsonage to be vacant on the […]

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CommUNITY VBS Celebration!

Immanuel is so blessed to partner in the gospel with 6 other congregations for CommUNITY VBS !  We will be worshiping together on July 21 at 9a.m. at the Grandon Civic Center in Central Memorial Park (212 E 4th St, Sterling) for the CommUNITY VBS Celebration!  Please join us! Come and worship on July 21 at 9 a.m. at […]

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July 14-18—CommUNITY VBS

July 14-18—CommUNITY VBS will be at Immanuel!!!  Each evening begins with a free meal at 5:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School (VBS) kicks off at 6 p.m. and ends at 8 p.m.  4 year olds-5th graders are welcome to attend!  CommUNITY VBS is free for all!  Register for free CommUNITY VBS at https://tmab.cokesburyvbs.com/CommUNITYVBS2019/ Many volunteers are needed to […]

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Thanks

Thanks to the Rock Falls Walmart and Manager Donna Courtney for providing a Walmart Gift Card  to our youth.  This card was used to purchase  supplies for the youth Rummage Sale and the Rock River Chase Food Stand.  The monies raised at these events will support the 2021 National Youth Gathering.  Thanks to Deb Gonzales […]

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God’s Work. Our Hands: Tri Church and LOMC – The BIG Picture!

God’s Work. Our Hands:  Tri Church and LOMC – The BIG Picture! Tri Church embarked on a new adventure for God’s Work. Our Hands this spring.  Culminating in a work day at LOMC on Saturday, June 1st that included picnic table assembly and staining the tabletops, planting flowers, and trimming shrubs, there is much to […]

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Thank You!

THANK YOU for supporting UNITE Service Camp June 4-7 through your prayers, generous donations and volunteer hours!  Six homes were painted within three days!  Thirty-five young people, many who did not have a church home, had opportunities to learn about God’s love and directly impact the lives of people in need!  THANK YOU for helping […]

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LYO Rock River Ski Show Concession Stand, July 20

Come on over to Seward’s Park in Rock Falls for the Rock River Ski Show July 20 from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. This ski show event on the Rock River is free and family friendly!  The LYO team will have a food stand along the water front.  You are most welcome to come and […]

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Women of the ELCA – WELCA OF IMMANUEL – July 2019

Mission Action Sewing Servants will be meeting on Wednesdays, July 10th and July 24th from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.  Plan on joining this group involved in many projects which do not require sewing.  Contact Violet Mead if you would like to work on a project at home. The next Bible study will be 9:00 […]

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