Sunday, May 7th was a glorious day in the life of Immanuel.  It began with a hearty breakfast and fellowship allowing pastoral candidate Bree Truax an opportunity to meet many members.  Worship followed with Bree participating in the liturgy and leading the children’s sermon.   After worship at the special congregational meeting, the vote was unanimous […]

We will be having a Rummage Sale on Friday, June 23, 8:00am to 4:00 pm and Saturday, June 24, 8:00 to 12 noon at the church.  We are asking members of the congregation to donate items for this sale. We will be accepting small household appliances, dishes, pictures, etc.  No adult clothing will be accepted, […]

The installation of Pastor Bree Truax at Immanuel will be after her ordination which is on July 1.  As soon as the date is set, information will be included  in both the weekly bulletin and Messenger. No outdoor worship service will be held this year. A 60 month lease for a copier with a service/maintenance […]

On line Offering Some time ago I had asked if anyone was interested in having their offering automatically deducted from their checking account and directly deposited to Immanuel’s account – and a number of you said yes. Sauk Valley Bank (where the church maintains its accounts) does have a program that will suit our needs. There […]

Outdoor sign will be replaced with a digital sign to allow vision from both north-south and east-west as soon as weather permits installation. Sound system in sanctuary has been checked to increase volume. All painting, carpet installation, and  kitchen renovation are to be completed by April 1, if not before. The  Challenge Bowl team representing […]

Our focus for Lent will be to assist the FISH food pantry at First Methodist Church in Sterling.  They are in need of non-perishable food items as well as cash donations. The youth will assist by collecting a noisy offering each Sunday. All food items are welcome, but they are is asking specifically for the […]

2017 Lenten Services   Our Lenten mid-week worship each Wednesday is at 12:10 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at Immanuel.  Below is the schedule.   March 8                                              March 15                                            March 22 Interim Pastor Dan Stalker                 Pastor Katie Gallegher from               Pastor Bob Burton from from Trinity Lutheran                         First Lutheran, Prophetstown             Bethesda Lutheran Sermon:  The Creed                            Sermon:  […]

Anyone who owns a Thrivent Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, or Annuity product may qualify for a program that Thrivent is offering called “Choice Dollars”.  The program, “Choice Dollars”, puts Thrivent members more directly in charge of designating where their benefit money goes.  If you didn’t receive a letter, it may be that your policy is […]