Week of July 21, 2024

Sunday Bulletin July 21, 2024

Please note that the offering plate is located at the back of the Sanctuary. Your offering envelopes may be mailed to the church – PO Box 339, St. Ansgar, IA.

LiveStream of Immanuel's Services

Watch a livestream of our services. Search for Immanuel Luthean Church St. Ansgar on YouTube ChannelYouTube or go to our website and click the YouTube icon located at the bottom of the page. We now have a more friendly address https://www.youtube.com/@ImmanuelLutheranChurchStAnsgar

We remember in prayer those celebrating birthdays and anniversaries this week:

Birthday:   David F., Carolyn G., Emmitt S., Taylor H., Brooke H., Amy B.,Tessa W., Greg S., Tori S., and Sarah N.

Anniversaries:

Volunteers are needed to teach “All-ages” Sunday school.  Lessons are already prepared for you and printed out. Choose the date that fits your schedule, sign your name
on the sheet posted on the bulletin board.  You’ll find lesson plans on the bench under the sign-up sheet. Take yours, then return when done. Thank you! 
      Ariel, Education chair-person

Immanuel’s 150th Anniversary in 2024

Yesterday, Today, and Forever Hebrews 13:8

   “Yesterday, Today and Forever”, a phrase that celebrates our history even as we move forward, takes reference from Scripture verses “Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God.  Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith.   Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”  (Hebrews 13:7-8)    Sunday, September 15, 2024, has been designated as the “official” celebration date.  Please mark your calendar.  Invite family members near and far, as well as neighbors and friends to celebrate with us.  The Lord has abundantly blessed our congregation for a century and a half!  To God be the glory! Watch for additional information in Sunday bulletins and the Lamplighter.

Looking ahead: The 150th Anniversary Celebration Committee is planning a Cemetery Walk 2PM – 4PM on August 10th (rain date August 11th) at Immanuel Cemetery.  Watch for more details.   (A cemetery walk is a pre-determined route to highlight a particular grave or graves.  At each site, a guide (often a relative) will be dressed in period clothing and tell the story of the deceased.  Sometimes props are included in each presentation.)

Want to show off your Immanuel 150th Celebration T-shirt?? Parade walkers wanted: Stacyville Brat Daze. Sat. July 27. Meet at grass area north of the Stacyville church. Parade starts at 7PM.  Please contact Sue Sandera, Laura Pahl, Mike Gerdts, Lu Groth if interested.

Watch for information about a special catered lunch scheduled for Sunday, Sept.15, at 11AM.  This date marks the highlight of Immanuel’s year-long celebration of our 150th anniversary.  Members will receive an invitation in the mail.  More info will be printed in the August Lamplighter.  IDE President Brian Saunders will be guest preacher. You may have noticed that the small round tables and the play area in the basement have been temporarily removed. This was done so additional banquet tables could be utilized. 

For the LWML Zone Rally, Naomi Circle will be collecting donations which will be directed to Orphan Grain Train.  Baskets for donations are on the table just inside the north door.  Also, printed flyers listing specific items for Hygiene Kits and School Kits are available to take.  Please donate only items on the list.  Monetary donations are welcome to help fill in the ‘gaps’ in order to assemble complete kits.

Christian Education Opportunities at Immanuel

Please remember to provide the church office with new or changed addresses.

We especially need addresses for those who are off to college so they can be remembered with correspondence. Thank you.

Immanuel's Good Samaritan Account

Donations are welcome to replenish Immanuel's Good Samaritan Account. Immanuel maintains its own Good Samaritan Account and we contribute to the account in which all churches in St. Ansgar participate, (kept at City Hall).

Offering envelopes

Offering envelopes may be left at the church office. Please remember to give.

Your help is needed to make sure offerings are designated according to your wishes.  Write "missions" or "home" on the memo line at the lower left corner of your check with a corresponding dollar amount.

For example:  Memo: $50 missions, $50 home.  ("Missions" is designated to Synodical purposes and missions. "Home" is designated to salaries and expenses). If you have questions, please talk with Connie Groth, Tami Woods or a member of the Finance Committee.  Thanks.

Ten percent of the offerings are put in the Repair and Maintenance budget up to a balance of $15,000.

Special envelopes are used as follows:

2024 Church Council

Church Council members for 2023 are: Mike Gerdts– President, Bob Ahlf - Vice President, Julie Bless– Secretary, Kay Groth– Treasurer, Richard Dieterich - Head Elder, Lindsey Falk- Trustees, Connie Groth – Financial Sec’y, Ariel Schulmeister – Education, John Groth- Stewardship, and Laura Pahl– Evangelism.

Facebook

Evangelism Committee invites you to join Immanuel’s Facebook page. Look for us at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church – St. Ansgar Iowa, then LIKE IT. Once you LIKE IT, all posts will come directly to your Home Page.

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Your Offerings…

Direct Deposit is available for your weekly offerings.  Contact your local bank if you are interested in using this option.

Bibles, Sunday School materials, Portals of Prayers and CHRISTIAN literature

of all kinds are being collected by the Naomi Circle.  These will be sent to Love Packages in Butler, Illinois. Love Packages is a ministry aimed at putting CHRISTIAN LITERATURE and BIBLES into the hands of people around the world who are hungry for the word of God.  Place these materials in the specially marked basket in the Gathering Area.  No hymnals or Quarterlies can be used.  Thank you for caring and sharing.