News & Events

What do you give thanks for?

Virgil Rhodes shared, “I give thanks for old age.  To have lived this long, and to have seen what I have seen and to have been where I have been; I am really thankful. I also give thanks for the GREAT family I have.”  Virgil celebrates his birthday on Easter this year. Kayla Hackbarth mentioned, “I […]

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Kevin’s Contemplations…

As I sit here this morning at home, due  to our organization reducing travel to only “essential”, I was reminded of a recent passage that Pastor gave a message on. Matthew 6:25-34 reminds us “do not worry” and in times like these we are challenged to not worry. There is a clear difference though between […]

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Word from our Treasurer

Greetings and God’s blessings upon you and your families during these times of both challenge, but also opportunity. THANK YOU for fulfilling your  commitments to the church, honoring your pledge to support Immanuel in our good works. Our financial picture continues to look good as of this writing, and it is because of all of […]

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Word from the NIS Bishop

Dear siblings in Christ,   Hear the words of the Psalmist:  God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea; though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its […]

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Offering Envelopes

You will find two offering envelopes in your offering packet for Sunday, April 12.  The red border envelope is designated for Easter and will be sent to the Northern Illinois Synod for benevolence.  The other offering envelope is the regular offering, and it will stay at Immanuel.  Thank you.

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Christ in Our Home

Connecting with each other when we are not able to meet in person is an ever-evolving journey.  Please watch your mail and email for additional congregational updates and resources.  If you would like a copy of April, May & June Christ in Our Home, please contact the church office and we will get one out in […]

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Baptisms

A HUGE Congratulations and warm welcome to all who were baptized in March and will be baptized in April!  We celebrate with the: · Leslie and Ryan Arquilla family on the baptisms of Ryan and Brant on the anniversary of Bryce’s baptism, March 15! · Scott and Nicole Bruns who will have Emelia baptized on April 26 during worship!  Emelia joins […]

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Council Highlights – March 2, 2020

1. Building Use Policy – is updated to include: For profit businesses must submit a Certificate of Insurance for their event with a $1,000,000 limit which names  Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 501 8th Ave., Rock Falls, IL 61071 as an additional named insured. 2. We are celebrating the Altar Guild and all who help us worship God throughout […]

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