Immanuel will host a “Blue Christmas” Worship   service on December 10th at 3 pm.  Christmas can be a   painful time; a time that magnifies the loss of loved ones.  The constant refrain on the radio and television, in stores and churches, about the happiness of the season, about getting together with family and friends, reminds many people […]

Poinsettias to Adorn Our Altar Immanuel has a loving tradition of adorning our altar area with living Poinsettias for Christmas. You are invited to participate in this ministry to beautify our Sanctuary! Poinsettias may be ordered in honor or memory of a loved one or a special event. The plants cost $8.00 each. Orders must be received […]

Church Women United World Community Day celebration will be held on Friday, November 3, 2017 at 12:30 p.m.  There will be dessert with a program to follow at Macedonia Baptist Church, 1313 Woodburn Ave., Sterling.  We are collecting pre-school through 5th grade for boys and girls new underwear, socks, caps, gloves, sweat pants and sweat shirts. […]

The 17th Annual Thanksgiving Basket Drive and Coloma and Sterling Townships are hoping that you will support them in providing 1,100 Thanksgiving Baskets to needy families in the Rock Falls and Sterling area.  The average price of each Thanksgiving basket is $30.00.  Baskets will be distributed on Tuesday, November 21, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 […]

The prayer chain team is asking for more volunteers to join them.  If you have a prayer request please call Shirley Attig first (H) 815-379-2934 (c) 815-303-3384.  If you are interested in joining the prayer chain team please let Pastor Bree or Jill know.  

A HUGE THANK YOU to Betty Clementz for her countless hours of leadership and service on the celebrations team and its festivities!!!  We praise God for you!  

The Celebrations Team which planned the July Historical Sundays, the 140th Anniversary celebration, and the  Reformation 500th Anniversary as a Tribute to Martin Luther with German meal that followed would like to thank the members of the congregation who attended and participated in any or all of these activities.  You are truly a blessing to […]

You are invited to assist in preparing our congregational facilities for Advent!  We will be decorating for Advent following worship on November 26. Many hands make lite work!  Please join in serving as you are able. Thank you!  

Viewed as a ministry document, Immanuel’s constitution and by-laws allows the opportunity for a Mutual Ministry Committee.  This six member committee is jointly appointed (3 members every other year for a 2 year term) by the council president and pastor.  Committee members cannot serve on the church council and must be skillful at listening, speaking […]

Immanuel, St. John’s and St. Paul Lutheran Churches work together as a Tri Church!  As a Tri Church we are as our     mission statement says, “United in Jesus’ love, we learn, serve and grow through faith and action!” Tri Church met on October 10th.  Highlights of the meeting include a review of” God’s Work, Our […]