Thank you so much for recognizing us on September 11th.  Your generosity is very much appreciated.  The crews were very thankful for the gift baskets.                                                                              Chief Gary Cook                                                                              and the members of the Sterling Fire Dept.  

Thank you to everyone who donated time, talent, food, or in any other way to show our appreciation to these various depts.  Gods Work Our Hands was a great success.  It was a lovely service with beautiful music, fellowship, and great food. 12 large baskets were filled with goodies and distributed to police and fire depts.  Children from […]

“WELCA on the Road” at Heritage Health in Walnut on September 20th was attended by 10 ladies from Immanuel and one guest. Thanks to all who contributed to the “No Bake Sweete Shoppe”  $650.00 collected will be distributed as follows: Good Neighbor                           $100.00  Self Help                           $50.00 Firehouse of God Min.                 100.00 Caring […]

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 […]