Bishop Jeff Clements of Northern Illinois Synod, is offering a six-week book study of White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo.  Bishop writes, Racism is a really tough subject to discuss and I think this book will help us get into an important and timely discussion. If you are interested in joining with others, in what I hope will be a challenging discussion without being threatening […]

Thank you to everyone for the calls, cards, prayers and memorials for Ken during his illness and passing.  The home visits and phone calls while in rehab from Pastor Bree.                                  Nancy Strock Thank you to your whole church for the outpouring of love for our Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa and Father-in-law.  His […]

The Church Council and Pastor Bree continue to keep a close eye on health and safety regulations.  As soon is it is safe for us to gather in person for worship as a congregation we plan to do so.  Although it may be some time before this is possible, we continue to be connected through the […]

In our May Messenger we shared about students being promoted to High School, H.S. Graduates and College and Tech School Graduates.  We have additional copies of the graduate insert outside the church office. This month we are celebrating another of our college graduates, Tess! Tess Schaefer, daughter of Marty & Kelly Schaefer, earned her Bachelor […]

Throughout June, we will be receiving “Noisy Offering” to support Sauk Valley Foodbank.  Please  label these gifts Noisy Offering or SVF.  Due to the current banking system, please refrain from bringing in your actual loose change.  If you prefer to make a gift directly to SVF please mail it to: Sauk Valley Foodbank, 1801 Plant […]

Make plans to join us for Backyard VBS, July 14-16, from 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. on Facebook and YouTube.  Nightly activities will include music, Bible exploration, crafts and so much more!  Participants will be invited to pick up a packet of Backyard VBS supplies from Immanuel today.  These materials will assist your household in making […]

The Feed Our Children summer lunch program will be done a little differently this year.  Instead of distributing peanut butter sandwich lunches three times a week, families will receive a bag of groceries weekly.  The United Way will coordinate the groceries and volunteers will pack the bags.  Immanuel will provide volunteers to pack bags on […]

Thank you to everyone for the calls, notes and cards during this virus.  It means a lot to be remembered.   Ruth Ann Metzen WOW!  A May gift!  Thank you for the cute plant.  I put it in my window.  Looks so nice with the other ones.  Thank you all. I love it.  Gyneth Partridge Thank you […]

The flowers beds around Immanuel welcome your time, service and attention.  You are most welcome to stop by and pull weeds whenever you are able.  Thanks in advance for serving!

1. Council voted use the $500 budgeted for UNITE service camp, which was cancelled for this year, to support the Rock River Christian Center Food Bank  (RRCCFB).  The RRCFB distributes food to around 150 households each Friday. 2. We give thanks for all who are continuing to support the mission and ministry of Immanuel.  People’s generous support […]