College Graduate

In our May Messenger we shared about students being promoted to High School, H.S. Graduates and College and Tech School Graduates.  We have additional copies of the graduate insert outside the church office. This month we are celebrating another of our college graduates, Tess! Tess Schaefer, daughter of Marty & Kelly Schaefer, earned her Bachelor […]

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June Noisy Offering

Throughout June, we will be receiving “Noisy Offering” to support Sauk Valley Foodbank.  Please  label these gifts Noisy Offering or SVF.  Due to the current banking system, please refrain from bringing in your actual loose change.  If you prefer to make a gift directly to SVF please mail it to: Sauk Valley Foodbank, 1801 Plant […]

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Backyard VBS, July 14-16

Make plans to join us for Backyard VBS, July 14-16, from 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. on Facebook and YouTube.  Nightly activities will include music, Bible exploration, crafts and so much more!  Participants will be invited to pick up a packet of Backyard VBS supplies from Immanuel today.  These materials will assist your household in making […]

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Feed Our Children

The Feed Our Children summer lunch program will be done a little differently this year.  Instead of distributing peanut butter sandwich lunches three times a week, families will receive a bag of groceries weekly.  The United Way will coordinate the groceries and volunteers will pack the bags.  Immanuel will provide volunteers to pack bags on […]

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Thank You!

Thank you to everyone for the calls, notes and cards during this virus.  It means a lot to be remembered.   Ruth Ann Metzen WOW!  A May gift!  Thank you for the cute plant.  I put it in my window.  Looks so nice with the other ones.  Thank you all. I love it.  Gyneth Partridge Thank you […]

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June Birthday & Anniversaries

We thank God for all of you and specifically honor members who are 80 years or older in the Messenger.                         Don Schmitt                    6/20                       Anniversaries Tom & Betty Clementz 6/12/1965 Jim & Pam Meyer 6/26/1966 Sid & Shirley Attig 6/29/1969 If you don’t see your name on this list or […]

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Council Highlights from Zoom Meeting – May 4, 2020

1. Council voted use the $500 budgeted for UNITE service camp, which was cancelled for this year, to support the Rock River Christian Center Food Bank  (RRCCFB).  The RRCFB distributes food to around 150 households each Friday. 2. We give thanks for all who are continuing to support the mission and ministry of Immanuel.  People’s generous support […]

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Word from the Pastor

Abounding love and grace of Christ to you! Oh how I miss being able to see you, share time and worship in person together!  Although it is difficult to be physically distanced from each other, we are united in God’s abounding, love and presence. Today and everyday ALL of us have the opportunity to lean into our […]

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