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Immanuel
Lutheran Church
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Announcements
May
12, 2012 Mother’s
Day Come
celebrate Pastor
Marla’s first Cake
provided by Thrivent. Invite
your family, friends and MEMORIAL
DAY AT IMMANUEL! Memorial
Day is the day we remember the sacrifices made by those who have served in our military
and we remember the lives of all our loved ones. The
community is welcome to attend this meaningful event.
Immanuel
Congregation: The
Food Sign up chart will be up in the Memorial
Day Dinner , May 27, 2013 - Group 3 in charge.
Getting
to Know You There
is a song from The
King and I that
goes “Getting to know you, getting to know all about you. Getting to like you,
getting to hope you like me…” In May we will celebrate my first 100 days as your
pastor. It feels like the time has flown by.
Because it has been so busy with Lent and funerals and so many other things I haven’t
had as much opportunity as I would have liked for “getting to know you” meetings
in people’s homes. I’m hoping that
now as some things settle down a bit we can take the time to get to know one another. I
welcome invitations to your home. You don’t necessarily need to feed me. The main
thing I’m hoping for is to have time with you. I’d like to see you in the
context of your home and family, hear your story, and find out what you do and what
matters to you. It would be helpful to learn why you chose to be members at Immanuel and
what you appreciate about this congregation and any suggestions you have as we move
forward together. If
you are available during the day, invite me over during the day. If you work or go to
school during the day, let’s get together during evenings or weekends. If you would
like to partner with others in the
congregation – friends, neighbors, or relatives – and get together in small
groups that is fine too. If it would be a burden having me to your home, we can go out for
coffee or meet at church. In any case, let’s get to know one another. To
schedule a time, call me on my cell phone 651-315-3354, email me at Church
Elevator Repair Funds Needed
Youth
Sunday Sermon April
7, 2013 by
Luke Nadeau (1st year Confirmation Student) Based
on the Gospel Lesson: John 20:19-31 Yesterday
I went and saw a movie. “Oz The Great And
Powerful.” I Earlier
this year, I had a big event in my life. It
changed me. I really Here’s
a shortened summary of what happened. One
of my good friends, actually a couple of them, decided their lives may be better off
without me. And I don’t really blame
them. I hurt them. Without trying to, but I still hurt them to the
point that they said they “hated me.” Usually
I’d brush it off and walk away, but this
time I couldn’t—it was too hard. These were people I thought I could always
count on. I’d go to them when I needed
help or when life got tougher than usual. Well,
HA-HA! Funny story. When they left, what do
you know, Life Got Tougher! I
felt like I had been leaning on a crutch for support.
Then someone thought it’d be funny to take that crutch and run off with
it. I really wondered if God did that on
purpose. Or even if he existed. But I know now
that he does! When
those friends left, I went to others for advice on what to do. They all basically said the same thing: “Forget
it and move on.” But I couldn’t. I wanted to, but I just could not move on. I didn’t know why God would do this to me. I couldn’t believe it! But, in a way it was my choice, not his. But back
then I didn’t know what I know today. THEN
ONE DAY IT HIT ME! I suddenly realized that I
SHOULD move on and concentrate on the friends I have now.
God didn’t do that to pick on me. He
did it to teach me something. Just like today’s
Gospel, I doubted the Lord. But that doesn’t
make me a sinner. It’s OK to doubt God. God knows humans.
He created us. He’s aware
we doubt him at dark times. Just like Thomas,
I But,
from this whole thing, I learned something. In
the end, your doubts will be solved and pushed off to the side. It also taught me that when you screw up the first
inning it’s okay! You’ve got eight
more to go. Or when you’re pulling a
trailer 10 times as heavy as your truck...forget the doubts about the engine. Forget your
doubts about the Greetings
from Luther Point
Break
in the Lake: If
you dare...after you have enjoyed pancakes join the crowd who will take the plunge off the
dock into the chilly spring waters of Big Wood Lake. Guaranteed
to be an exhilarating experience. This has
become a recent tradition over the past few years and the interest is continuing to grow! Camp
Clean Up Days: Saturdays,
May 4 and 11. If you are interested in helping
out please come and spend a few hours cleaning up in preparation for the beginning of camp
season! Meet others from the camp association! Immanuel is a member
congregation—Experience the greater Christian community of Luther Point. Lunch
Provided. Camp
for all Ages and all interests! Check
out the Brochure! They are in the gathering
area or narthex or get on the web and check out what is offered: www.lutherpoint.org Storm
Shelter—High Priority: Additional
fundraising is under way with added urgency. The camp is seeking major gifts and pledges
to reach the final goal of an additional $535,000. The
focus is on a re-designed storm shelter and renovation work on Luther Lodge and three
camper cabins HELP US MAKE THIS A REALITY. Family
Camp, Weekend Family Camp: Major
incentives and discounts. Or Come
and retreat or RENT A CABIN ON THE LAKE: Perfect
for family get away or a family reunion! Retreat
Center, Luther Lodge, Family Cabins and more!—see the website. 11th Annual Golf Scramble: Come join us on Mon., June 24, 2013 for a day of
fun, relaxation and fellowship to help raise funds for the Campership Fund. Frederic Golf Course, 10:00 am shotgun start. Consider sponsoring a hole or prize or donate an
item for the silent auction. More information
at www.LutherPoint.org/upcoming events. Together
in Ministry, This
is an edited version of Director Corbin’s letter.
See a complete version of the May Greeting on the Luther Point Bulletin
Board in the Gathering Area. LOOK
FOR CAMP BROCHURES IN THE GATHERING AREA! HOMEBOUND
VISITATION GROUP FORMING! Help
with nursing home visitation and/or with
worship one Sunday a month. Jim Mielke leads a
worship service at Ecumen in North Branch. If
you would like to help with these services by walking with residents or pushing those in
wheelchairs to worship services, give a call to Jim at 583-2813. If you would like to be a part of our new
visitation group that visits nursing homes and home-bound members, please contact Vicki
Johnson or Pastor Marla. If you would like to visit those hospitalized please contact
Pastor Marla Thanks
to Kris Koran for signing on as our new Greeter Coordinator.
When she calls please sign May Birthdays: 1st - Jean Berg, Christine Johnson, Robb Medin, 2nd - Jennifer Stanek 3rd - Kim Maroschek, Brody Rothe, Brooke
Rothe 4th - Steve Ekstrom, Steve Peterson 5th - Jennifer A. Abbott 6th - Dewayne Gunderson, Rachel Johnson,
Melissa Ryberg 8th - Peter Johnson, Jeff McKenzie 9th - Bobby Ferrier 10th - Randy Lindblom 11th - Tami Buus 12th - Lesley Mohn, Audrey Peterson 13th - James Armstrong, Terry Hogenson, Karmen Johnson, Aaron
Maroschek, Bert Nelson, Bill Ryberg, Dan Schultz, Sydney Staley-Parks 14th - Christina Ellifritz, Keith Parsons 15th - Carter ekstrom 16th - Corrine Holt, Alice Mortenson 17th - Michael Koran 18th - David Hanson Pamela Olson 20th - Brigette Sellman, Mark Sevelin 21st - Darrel Weslander 23rd - Carina Lindberg, Kayla Olson, Jason Schultz, 28th - Darla McKenzie 29th - Charlie Greene, Fran Magner, John
Mortenson, 31st - Bob Linder, Dale Sandberg Come
and celebrate at coffee time after worship on Sunday, May 19th as we
wish Bill Ryberg a Happy 80th Birthday. The Ryberg Family will bring the treats, you bring
the good wishes! Spring
Cleaning Day Coming Up—June 10-15. You
are invited to a Bridal Shower for MEMBERSHIP
NOTES: 4
Funerals; Our Love and Sympathy goes to the families of :
James
R. Swenson - 2/9 5
Baptisms; We welcome into the Body of Christ through Baptism: Logan
Alan, son of Troy Dorn & Gabrielle Carlson
- 1/27 Ella
Marie, daughter of Steve & Heather Tuhy - 1/27 Lyla
Jane, daughter of Bert & Teya Nelson - 2/10 Everett
William, son of Heidi & Zach Wiberg, 3/17 5
New Members joined Immanuel on April 28: Matt
Bauman Heather Buckingham Nate DePoppe Sara Swenson 6
Members Confirmed on Sunday, May 5: Tristen
Charles Agar Kirstin
Marie Haag Kelsey
Ann Larson ...YOUR
CONTACT INFORMATION UPDATES NEEDED! In
an effort to update our membership records please contact the church office with your
updates. Has your address changed? Do you have
a cell phone number or an email account we may use. Have
your adult children moved away? Please let us
know their addresses and phone numbers as well.
Parish
Life Committee is planning to undertake the production of a new church photo directory in
the Fall so
updated information is vital to produce a complete picture of who we are! I can’t wait to hear from you! Please email or telephone me with your
updated information …TODAY! Thank You, Merrie Tolzmann, Administrative Assistant imcal@frontiernet.net or 651-583-2340 THRIVENT
SPONSORED SHREDDING EVENT! Sat. May 11: Where
you can bring your items to be shredded, at
Trinity Lutheran, North Branch from 9:45-11:45 at
Brinks Market in Chisago City from 12:15-1:30. Classes
on ID theft at both locations that day. Look for posters at church! If
you want more info call the Lindstrom Thrivent office @ 257-1818. Thank
You to the wonderful people of Immanuel Lutheran Church.
We have been so Blessed with all your caring thoughts, prayers, cards, and support.
Dealing with cancer is never a picnic, but when you have Friends
at Immanuel, Thanks
you for all your prayers, concern and cards received while I’m healing. It will be a long process and I appreciate your
support. Sincerely, David
Wm. Johnson To
the Congregation of Immanuel Lutheran, Thank
you for your recent donation of 16 lbs. of food in March.
We were able to get a percentage match from several corporations in the
cities, during March Food Share Month. So you
generosity will be added to. Immanuel
Members: Through
the funerals we have recently had we have received many compliments on the meals provided
to the families and friends following the
services. This form of caring and ministering to our community is very much appreciated,
coming at a very difficult time for a family. When you are called to help or provide food
for an event, Please respond positively! It
really does matter when we reach out to help and care for each other. Thank
you! Dear
Prayer Shawl Ladies,
Thank you so much for presenting me with a beautiful prayer shawl for my time of care
giving. It is a real comfort to me along with all your prayers and kind words. You are an
amazing group of dedicated women in ministry at Immanuel and beyond. Thank you for all you
do and for caring. Sincerely, Joanne IMMANUEL
IN OUR COMMUNITY! RELAY
FOR LIFE! This year celebrates the 100th anniversary of the
American Cancer Society and we want to Celebrate and Finish the Fight. Please come and
join us. If you would like to be part of the
Immanuel Team or have questions, contact Jeske Noordergraaf or Grace DeVault or Janice
Elkerton. We are serving coffee on Sunday, May
16 to raise funds for Relay for Life. All
money gathered goes to cancer research. Sunday,
May 5—Food
Shelf Sunday -
We are collecting for kid’s meals during the summer. Donate things like Spaghettio’s,
Beef Stew, Chicken & Stars soup, Peanut Butter and Jelly, Fruit Cups, Breakfast Cereal
as well as the regular donations like canned tuna and chicken, Hamburger Helper, chili,
canned veggies and fruit. High protein menu
items are most desired. Bring items to the
grocery cart in the narthex. If you miss the
May 5th ALASKA
MISSION Another
year has already passed and it is time for JoAnn Nielsen to answer the call of the Lord to
return to the northern remote village of Ft. Yukon, There
is still time to help by dropping your donation in the offering plate on any Sunday or
giving it directly to JoAnn. Just write “Alaska
Mission 2013” on your donation. JoAnn
will leave Sunday evening, June 23, and return home on July 3, 2013. Please
return this slip along with your financial gift of support.
Please note on your check: Alaska Mission 2013
Gift:
_____________________________________ THANK
YOU! 96.7
Radio Furaha (Joy in Swahili). Support
Tanzanian Farmers through Ag Broadcasts Itonya,
our Tanzanian partner congregation, is located in a rural area. Farmers have small (often
2-acre) plots of land in which they grow crops to feed their families and animals and
hopefully, have some produce left over to sell. Radio Furaha, a station WHAT
IS YOUR MISSION? Thanks
to Tami’s grandma, June McKenzie for passing her story on to us.
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