This non-sanctioned bowling league bowls at Blackhawk Lanes in Sterling every other Sunday night at 6:00 p.m.  All high school age through adult bowlers of all abilities are welcome.  The league begins on September 8th.  Please contact Scott Attig at 815-303-9642 if you would like to participate.  Join us for this life-giving time with God […]

Thank You to everyone that contributed  to the August noisy offering.  We collected $273.22 that was designated to the School Supply Closet at Trinity U.M. Church in Sterling.  They are in their eighth year of providing free school supplies for students in Whiteside County and  served over 1,300 students last year.  Your giving makes a […]

Sunday School will begin on September 8 at 10:15 a.m. with a Rally Day Kick Off! We’ll begin the Sunday School year with festive, faith-filled fun!.  Join us for this special celebration! Regular Sunday School classes being on September 15th!  We will meet weekly from 10:15-11:15 a.m.  There are five age group specific classes; Pre-K taught […]

Have you moved, changed your phone number, added a cell phone, canceled a land line number, changed your email address?  If so, please let the church office know so your records can be updated.  Communication is an important part of maintaining healthy relationships, but is difficult to do if we don’t have accurate contact information. […]

You are most welcome to join in our Adult Bible Study of Acts on September 3, 10, 24 at 2 p.m. at Immanuel.  In Acts, we learn about God at work in people’s lives and the early Church.  In Acts, we encounter the Holy Spirit transforming lives and communities!  Join us as we journey in […]

Breaking Bread Together or BBT is a time of sharing life, God’s love and a meal together!  The purpose of BBT is to share life together; connecting in God’s love and welcoming God’s presence in all of life.  These are no host gatherings for all interested parties. Join us for BBT:  Wednesday, September 4, leaving […]

Do you have gifts in working with young people or coordinating plays?  This could be just the opportunity for you to utilize your gifts at Immanuel!  The young people of Immanuel welcome your assistance with the 2019 Sunday School Christmas Worship.  We are looking for someone to direct our retelling of Jesus birth!  Please contact […]

The September noisy offering will support gifts for kids and youth at the Nachusa  Children’s Home this Christmas.  Older Sunday School youth will shop for these gifts in November.  Thanks in advance for giving generously!

Gold Star Mission (www.goldstarmission.org) funds scholarships in honor of our service members. When students receive a scholarship in the name of a Fallen Hero something powerful happens. A new family now knows the story of that hero too. In September they are offering a Gold Star 500 where veterans are cycling 500 miles in 4 […]

Friends in Christ.  This is the first of what I hope is a monthly informational article on some aspect of Church Budget.  Every year at the Annual meeting, we present the numbers out there for everyone to digest, but I am sure that not all of what is presented is clearly understood.  To that end, […]