We are offering a new member forum and Immanuel orientation on      January 12th from 10:15-11:15 a.m. in the Luther Room.  The Luther Room is downstairs, through the glass doors and to the left.  You are most welcome to participate in this conversation about core Christian and Lutheran beliefs and learn more about being a member […]

According to the constitution of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, voting members are confirmed members who have communed AND given an offering of record during the current or preceding year (2018 & 2019).  These two requirements must be completed by December 31,2019 in order to be eligible to vote at the annual meeting or any other […]

Annual reports will be available to be picked up at the church starting Saturday, January 18th.  If you need to have one mailed out to you, please call the church office at 815-625-3575 and request one.

Sunday January 26, 2020—Annual Meeting at 10:00 a.m. with a Potluck to follow.  Join us in discussing the ministries of the congregation!  In addition to voting on the 2020 and ratifying changes to our constitution and bylaws. council members will be elected.  All voting members are strongly encouraged to attend the annual meeting.

Sunday, January 19, 2020—Fiscal Forum at 10:15 a.m. At this gathering we will go over the 2020 purposed budget.  There will also be time for questions and discussion about our purposed spending in support of the ministries of Immanuel. 

The Faith Formation Team will be meeting on January 19 following Sunday School at 11:15 a.m. If you would like to assist with Faith Formation opportunities for people of any age you are most welcome to attend!

Immanuel’s youth will begin selling Sub Sandwiches once again, from Sunday, January 26 until Sunday, February 9.  Subs will be made fresh on the morning of Sunday, February 16 for you to take home with you.  Be sure to order your Regular Sub, Super Sub, and loaves of bread…remember, all products freeze well!  All proceeds […]

Throughout January we will receive donations for the YWCA of the Sauk Valley in Sterling through the Noisy Offering.  For the past 94 years, the YWCA of the Sauk Valley has been making a difference in our community.  They are committed to making the Sauk Valley a better place for everyone by working to make our mission […]

Thank you to all who contributed towards the Thank Offering.  $520.00 was collected and sent to the ELCA for the total outreach of womens’ organizations. Mission Action Sewing Servants will be meeting on Wednesdays, January 8th and January 22nd from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.  Plan on joining this group involved in many projects which […]

1   Update on photo directory. Thanks to all who helped! 2. Bishop Clements will be preaching and presiding at worship on February 9. 3. LSSI will be sharing the gospel and about LSSI during worship on Feb. 2.  4. Reviewed the 2020 budget, updated budget numbers will be shared at the next council meeting. 5. Brainstormed ideas of possible new […]