Council Highlights from Zoom Meeting – July 6, 2020

1.  The Council reviewed the results from the surveys submitted by the congregation.  A lengthy discussion on the expressions in numerous categories received from the congregational members was held.  The survey results were emailed and snail mailed to those without email.  It is a lengthy document and if upon review you have questions, contact a member […]

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Pastor will be away!

Pastor Bree will be off and on vacation August 4–13. In case of pastoral emergency during this time, please contact Pastor Kathy Burkheimer at 815-590-0974 and the church office at 815-625-3575.

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Word from the Pastor

The abounding love of Christ to each of you! Uff da…  I certainly never imagined a scenario where I would not be blessed to worship with you in person for over four months.  I suspect none of us imagined such a time as this…I have been thankful (again) lately for the Psalms—for the vast array […]

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August Birthdays

We thank God for all of you and specifically honor members who are 80 years or older in the Messenger.   Birthdays: Alice Dietz 8/13   Delores Kuhlemier 8/16 Although we have no members married 50 years or more this month, we praise God for all who were born and married this month! If you don’t see your […]

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98 years young

Vera Stutzke will be celebrating “98 years young” on Sunday, July 26th!  You are invited to participate in a drive thru celebration—a car parade (rain or shine) from 2-3:30 p.m. on July 26 in Vera’s honor.  Vera will be greeting you from a safe distance at the Blue Goose Run (14609 Blue Goose Road, Sterling).  […]

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People of Immanuel—

Thank you for your on-going partnership in the gospel!  Though we have not been able to meet in person, we continue in our mission to “Gather as a people of Christ, serving with love, hope and faith!”  Special thanks to all who completed the “Return to In-Person Worship Survey”!  The survey was open June 6-28, […]

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