This month we are celebrating the HOSPITALITY MINISTRY TEAM!  This team focuses on areas that make Hospitality Ministry possible.  The following are the areas of the Hospitality Ministry Team and the leaders of each area.  PLEASE contact the leaders directly if you would like to assist with any aspects of Hospitality! Overall Leadership of the […]

Thank you to everyone that contributed to the August noisy offering.  We collected $205.34 that was designated to the School Supply Closet at Trinity U.M. Church in Sterling. They are in their seventh year of providing free school supplies for students in Whiteside County and  served over 1,300 students last year.  Your giving makes a difference!  Thanks […]

September 3 – Labor Day – Office Closed September 9 – 10:15 a.m. Rally Day Activities, Acolyte Training September 15 – NIS Women of the ELCA Convention at Trinity, Harvard September 15 – 1:00 p.m. Mexican Fiesta Parade in Sterling & Rock Falls September 16 – 10:15 a.m. Pre-K through 12th Grade Sunday School Begins […]

Immanuel will participate in the Fiesta Day parade on September 15, 2018.  A motion was made by Dennis Schumaker, seconded by Bill Wescott, to purchase banners from the capital fund, not to exceed $500, to adorn the parade float. Motioned unanimously approved. The application for incorporation was submitted to the Illinois Secretary of State in July.  Notification […]

A New Tri Church Women’s Group is forming!  This group will be focusing on our faith, community and getting to know one another.  The first meeting is on Tuesday, Sept. 4th from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Library at St. John’s Lutheran (703 3rd. Ave, Sterling).  If you have any questions please text or call Marisa Perales at 815-590 3045.  […]

Sunday, August 19th, will be our annual “Bring a Friend Sunday” outreach into the community at the regular worship  at 9:00 a.m.  We all know persons without a church home, or former members who no longer attend, or co-workers who could be invited to attend, or maybe even your own relatives who no longer are […]

Immanuel is blessed with many talented and devoted individuals who spend a couple Sundays together praising God.  Would you be a part of this group?  Adult Choir will start up again in September, with rehearsals on the 2nd and 9th at 7:45 a.m.  We always welcome newcomers!  You are also invited to join the Praise […]

Another season of ringing will be here in the blink of an eye.  The bells have been cleaned and polished, thanks to Ken and Nancy Strock!  Please prayerfully consider serving in the handbell choir. The doors are always open and a welcome mat has been prepared!  Watch for more specific information or call Virginia (815-499-9235.  […]

A Bowling League Organizational meeting will be held after worship on Sunday, August 19th in the fellowship hall.  This non-sanctioned 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.  If you can’t make the meeting but are interested […]

The Ministry Wheel is designed in hope of having full participation in the life of the church!  Ideally, EVERYONE will have a ministry that they are connected too!  The HOPE is that everyone doing a little would get a lot done!  Whatever your gifts or interests are, there is room for you to serve at Immanuel!  The […]