We started the ‘noisy offering’ during worship in September and will continue in October. The offerings collected will be used to provide Christmas gift for LSSI and Nachusa youth who otherwise would not have a Christmas.  

Looking Ahead October 2 – Bible Sunday October 16 – Kick-off Sunday for First, We Give of Ourselves:  “Giving in Generosity” October 16 – CROP Walk October 23 – 4 week Bible Study October 30 – Generosity Sunday! October 30 – Reformation Sunday, Affirmation of Baptism  

Council Highlights – September 19, 2016  1. Call committee  interview of a candidate has brought forth some issues for which Immanuel has no set policy, such as policy concerning Sabbatical Leave. 2. Signage in front of the church is being investigated to install a digital sign which can be programmed from a computer inside, rather than replacing […]

Congregational Forum revisiting the mission statement and planning based on the asset mapping that we did earlier will be held on Sunday, September 25 after worship.  

Gods Work Our Hands Sunday This year’s event will take place on September 11.  The focus is on thanking the 1st responders of Sterling and Rock Falls: police, fire, EMT’s, chaplains, and their families. This was suggested by the ELCA and it is felt that it is a timely initiative. We will begin with worship […]

Columbus Day Bus Shopping Trip hosted Immanuel Lutheran Church in Dixon.  We will be trying the new Iowa destinations of Coral Ridge Mall in Coralville and Tanger Outlet Mall in Williamsburg.  Participants  the option to spend the day at Coral Ridge or after spending the morning at Coral Ridge, heading on to Tanger Outlet. The […]

Call Committee Update The call committee met on August 15th with Pastor Chris Stienstra of the Northern Illinois Synod.  Pastor Chris explained the interview process which included sample questions and ideas for pre-interview hospitality.  Most important,  Pastor Chris spoke on the topic of confidentiality regarding the candidate’s name.  A candidate’s name must be kept confidential […]

Tri-Church Corner Pastor Gary Erickson of the Northern IL Synod opened the August 18th meeting with prayer and devotion from Micah 6:6-8.  In these verses, Pastor Gary contrasted a moment with God – for example, Sunday church attendance and giving an offering – to a daily movement with God where we are called to do […]

On Thursday, August 18th, WELCA women hosted their annual luncheon and Bible study for 13 area churches. Were 40 ladies in attendance.  Interim Pastor Sauter led the Bible Study “The Ministry of Reconciliation” 2 Corinthians 5:17-19.  A free will offering of $190.00 was taken and sent to the Katie’s Fund.  Through Katie’s Fund, women of […]

Council Corner: Rally Day is September 18th from 10:30 – 12:30.  Come and enjoy our continental breakfast and carnival-themed games as we kick off the start of Sunday School.  This year we are excited to feature the “Waxed Hands,” where kids can make a 3D replica of their own hand in wax.  Kids will be […]