Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church will be celebrating its 140th Anniversary on September 24 at 9:00 a.m.  Bishop Clements will be presiding over worship. Activities will include the following: A potluck luncheon will be held after worship for fellowship and to celebrate our heritage. Beverages will be provided. Photos will be taken immediately after worship of […]

Mission Action Sewing ladies will be meeting on Wednesday, September 13th and September 27th at 8:30 a.m.  Please join them at 8:30 a.m. until noon or part of the morning.  It is a time of fellowship in preparing quilts and lap robes for those in need and much appreciated.  There are many tasks to be […]

An opportunity to commemorate together the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation Central Conference  R e f o r m a t i o n  500 G a t h e r i n g Sunday, October 15, 2017 St. Paul Lutheran Church (1701 16th   Avenue, Sterling, IL 2:30 Presentation by Prof. Wanda Deifelt “The Legacy of the Lutheran Reformation […]

Reformation 500 Celebration to be held Sunday, October 8 Immanuel Lutheran will be hosting a three-part celebration in observance of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation of Martin Luther on Sunday afternoon, October 8 at Immanuel Lutheran Church beginning at 2:30 p.m. First a video prepared by Rick Steves will take viewers to the Germany […]

Samaritan Fund Committee has proposed amounts and frequency of access along with guidelines for persons requesting gasoline, rental, or utility assistance. A Special Congregational meeting will be held after worship on October 22 to approve Constitution and ByLaw changes included as model language from the Northern IL Synod of the ELCA. Job descriptions for employees […]

The church office is trying to collect e-mail addresses from not only the adults but the youth as well.  We will be sending an email blast to everyone to inform you of any special events as well as closing due to weather.  Please e-mail, call or simply write your name and e-mail address on a […]

     Does anyone have pictures to share of Pastor Hank’s farewell, Pastor Vicki’s farewell, Pastor Bree’s welcome, Pastor Bree’s installation, Immanuel’s float and/or other Immanuel parade participants?  If so, please share them with Shirley Downey for the display case.  Thank you!  

Immanuel Bowling will begin Sunday, September 10th.  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 are welcome. If you are interested in bowling contact Scott Attig at 815-303-9642.  

Please contact Pastor Bree or the church office if you have a prayer request for the congregational prayer list.  Prayer requests will remain on the list for a month and can be renewed as many times as needed.  In addition, throughout the month of August you are invited to place your prayer requests in the […]

Bowling Organizational meeting will be held after worship on Sunday, August 13th in the fellowship hall.  We are always in need of bowlers.  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 are welcome. If you can’t make the meeting but are […]