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The Messenger
the newsletter of
Immanuel Lutheran Church & University Student Center (ILCUSC)
Vol. 19 No. 5
www.immanuellawrence.org
FROM THE PASTOR
2104 Bob Billings Parkway
Lawrence, Kansas 66049-2722
Church Office:
(785) 843-0620
fax: (785) 843-1576
[email protected]
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Worship Schedule:
Worship Services Sunday, 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM
Sunday School - 9:45 AM
Bible Studies - 9:45 AM
Pastor
Rev. Randall Weinkauf
(785) 393-6745
Office Manager
Karen Lawson (785) 843-0620
Sunday School Superintendent
Margaret Peterson (785) 865-0003
Messenger Editors
Karen Lawson
Jan Leines
Mission Statement
Our mission is:
“To share God’s love in Jesus
Christ by word and deed.”
May • 2015
A “THANK YOU” FROM LAWRENCE AREA CLERGY
April 22, 2015
Dear Randy and Members of the Council,
On behalf of the Lawrence Area Clergy, I want to thank you for hosting
this year’s community Holy Week services. This year marked the 41st
anniversary of the services and brought together worshippers from an
array of congregations in the Lawrence community. All of us who
gathered at the services appreciated the warm welcome by your members
and the assistance we received each day was most helpful, especially for
those who helped prepare the lunches at the beginning of the week.
Over the past few years, we have been intentional in reaching out to
congregations outside of the downtown corridor to host our week’s
services. This enables more people to participate in the tradition of the
Holy Week services and to enjoy the setting of churches other than their
own congregation. Our attendance increased this year and I am sure part
of that was the intention of a few of our regular attendees who wanted to
be in worship at Immanuel.
I appreciate all of Rev. Randy Weinkauf’s help in coordinating this year’s
event. The offering this year, which goes to help the Lawrence
Emergency Ministerial Fund, totaled nearly $2,000, an amount that is
higher than our average.
Thank you, again, for the gift of your facility as we gathered to worship
together.
In Christ’s name,
Kent Winters-Hazelton
[Pastor, First Presbyterian Church]
Immanuel Lutheran Church & University Student Center
Church Council Meeting – March 3, 2015
Members Present: Linda Herbel, David Magill, Tim Hetzler, Eloise Kerbs (5:25),Virgil Dean, David Lahm, Ann Hossler, Elois
Allan, Eleanor Woodyard, Pastor Randy Weinkauf. Visitors: none
Call to Order: Linda Herbel
The meeting was called to order at 4:30pm.
Opening: Pastor Randy Weinkauf
Pastor provided a devotion which remembered the family of Steve Johnson, as well as the Lenten Season.
Minutes: Linda Herbel
The minutes from the February 9, 2015, meeting were presented for approval. A motion was made by Virgil Dean and seconded
by David Magill to approve the minutes. Motion passed unanimously.
Treasurer’s Report: Tim Hetzler
Highlights from the Treasurer’s Report included:
- Treasurer Tim Hetzler discussed changes in bank ownership.
- There are no cash flow issues at present. Printed reports will follow. Bank statements didn’t arrive in time for this Council
meeting.
- Tim asks that anyone turning in deposits and/or bills, please provide details regarding purpose, and account numbers needed to
complete transactions.
A motion was made by David Lahm and seconded by David Magill to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Motion passed
unanimously.
Statistics/Parochial/Pastor’s Report: Pastor Weinkauf
Pastor reviewed the statistical and parochial reports, his monthly report and the calendars. A motion was made by Tim Hetzler and
seconded by David Magill to approve the reports. Motion passed unanimously.
Board/Committee Reports:
Eleanor Woodyard/Elois Allan
The Board of Spiritual Affairs - reported that Brian Stapleton was installed as an elder at the 2nd service last Sunday. Elders
reviewed the recommendation regarding meeting times. A motion was made by Virgil Dean and seconded by Tim Hetzler to accept
the recommendations. Motion passed unanimously. Linda will send a memo to committee chairs and board chairs asking that
agendas and minutes for all meetings be sent to Karen Lawson.
Ann Hossler
Educational Ministries - no additional report.
Virgil Dean
Board of Outreach - the Health and Wellness committee is discussing how to fund signage for the van. Ideas discussed were selling
advertising or investigating using Thrivent funds.
David Lahm
Board of ILCUSC - David reported that a new policy regarding someone falling at church has been started. If someone has fallen
and needs assistance, 911 must be called. Church volunteers should NOT try and move someone and risk injury to themselves or to
the person who has fallen.
David also announced that the current light fixtures in the upper level hallways will soon be obsolete. A plan for replacing the
fixtures is being developed. Soon parts will not be available. An estimate of $4458 to replace all fixtures has been received. LED
lighting will be investigated.
David also presented information on the parking lot proposal that has now been approved by the city. He also informed Council
that the aluminum can receptacle will be moved to the northwest corner of the parking lot. David will check with local nurseries
about the cost of purchase and planting 12 trees along the south side of the church property.
Old Business: Linda Herbel
- Linda discussed the inventory of kitchen supplies and the budget for it. At this point, $95 has been spent. It was suggested that a
special container for coffee funds be put in place. David Lahm offered to design the container.
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- The 5th Sunday luncheon, which will be March 29 at 11:00, was discussed. The custodian will set up the tables Saturday night.
Council will serve as hosts and will provide the drinks. Linda said the kitchen is in need of towels. An announcement will be placed
in The Messenger and bulletin.
- Assignments for the remaining Lenten meals were designated - elders on March 18th, and youth on March 25th.
Pastor outlined the services to be held during Holy Week.
- David Lahm told Council that Room 22, Pastor Alan’s former office, has been offered to Justice Matters for office space.
Immanuel will reclaim the space if necessary.
New Business: Linda Herbel
- Elois Allan provided an update on the grocery bucks. All Dillon’s cards have been sold.
- Curt Loupe will be available on Investor’s Sunday, March 15, to provide financial information for those interested.
- A financial Record Review to Council will be due in June.
- Future topics were outlined:
Constitution and By-Laws Review - just to discuss any changes in mind. A committee will be put in place to review.
Closing: Linda Herbel
Linda thanked those who work for our church and all their committee work.
Adjournment: Linda Herbel
Linda adjourned the meeting at 6:29 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Eloise Kerbs, Secretary
COUNCIL NOTES
APRIL 13 CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING
Pastor Weinkauf provided a devotion after Linda Herbel called the meeting to order.
The minutes and treasurer’s report were approved. Purposes for several of the restricted
accounts were reviewed. Following Pastor’s report, all board chairpersons provided their
reports.
There was quite a bit of discussion regarding the bids for the repair and expansion of the
parking lot. This project has been in the works for quite some time. Various ways to
complete the funding for the project as well as ways to inform the congregation of the
details were discussed.
Each board shared any issues it had with the current constitution and by-laws. A committee will be formed to
review the constitution and make recommendations to council and the voters on any changes that might be
needed.
The Fifth-Sunday potluck was evaluated. The next one will be May 31. It was decided that the Church Council
would continue to organize and host the events.
The Kansas District sent a letter announcing President Kohlmeier’s retirement and requesting a donation toward a
monetary retirement gift. This will be discussed further at the May council meeting.
Linda Herbel
President
Immanuel Lutheran Church & University Student Center
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STEWARDSHIP JOURNEYS
Last fall, during October and November, eight of our
congregation members shared their stewardship journeys
at Sunday Services. This was part of the Consecrated
Stewards program. The feedback received from church
members indicated that people felt this sharing about
personal stewardship was probably the most powerful part
of the program. Many felt they would have liked to hear
every-one’s testimony. The Stewardship Committee has
asked those who spoke if they would be willing to share
their testimony via the Messenger. For the coming months,
you will be able to read those testimonies in this newsletter.
Thank you to those who were willing to share.
My Stewardship Journey
By Jim Sylwester
For me only a glance back is necessary to know that God
has been gracious, God has been good, throughout my 80
years. As an infant I received the gift of faith through
baptism, and as a little child I learned that “Jesus Loves Me.”
In the small town of Roseburg, OR, where my father was the
Lutheran pastor, my loving parents provided for my siblings
and me. However, my childhood was unique. Beginning in
the 2nd grade I lived with my grandparents in Portland
because I needed special speech lessons and dental work. I
would return to my parents’ home in summers to deliver
papers, mow lawns and, when 16, to take newspapers off the
press. As a teenager I began to give $5 each week for the
Lord’s work. I do not remember what percent $5 was, but at
the time the minimum wage was 75 cents an hour.
Throughout these early years my faith was strengthened
through family devotions and the blessings of attending
Lutheran schools. The Lord always provided jobs. During
college it was answering complaint calls at a newspaper
office, washing dishes or assisting the morning cook. In the
summers it was as a baggage handler at the Greyhound bus
depot in Portland.
Career wise, I taught in Lutheran elementary schools for
six years, the last three in Junction City, KS. During the
summers I began to study history at KU. Becoming a fulltime
student in 1962, I joined Immanuel, regularly giving an
offering for the Lord’s work on earnings from graduate
assistantships and summer jobs. My chief blessing in 1965
was my marriage to Kathy. Our first apartment had only two
rooms. Kathy provided our major source of income while I
taught part-time or had fellowships. As members of the
newly founded University Lutheran Church, our offerings
were slightly more than five percent each month.
After completing my degree in 1969, Kathy and I moved
to Warrensburg, MO, where I taught at the University of
Central Missouri. Active in Bethlehem Lutheran Church, we
began by giving five percent each month, increasing the
percent as I received increases and she found employment.
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We were blessed not only with two sons, but also
spiritually and materially. I retired in 1999 and the
following year we returned to Lawrence, joining Immanuel.
Unfortunately, in December 2000 Kathy was diagnosed
with cancer. Still we were able to enjoy this city and to
travel until 2005. Sadness came in 2006 with the passing in
March of our grandson, Aiden, who had been born four
months premature. His lungs simply could not sustain life.
And then on November 28th, Kathy succumbed to cancer.
For me it was adjustment time, but my two sons, daughterin-law, the members of Immanuel and others gave their
support. Joy returned with the births of grandchildren in
2007 and 2009, and in December 2009 I married Gretchen.
She was especially involved at Immanuel in Bible study and
music. We traveled and spent ten weeks each winter at her
home in southern California. Shortly after returning to
Lawrence in 2012, however, she passed away due to a
cerebral hemorrhage. Again it was adjustment time for me,
and again my family, the members of Immanuel and others
provided support.
For me the most important question long has been:
“How can I serve the Lord whatever the circumstances?” I
see stewardship as a three-legged stool: time, talent and
treasure. We dedicate time to the Lord through daily
devotions, regular church attendance, Bible study, and by
using our talents, skills and abilities to glorify God and to
further His kingdom. The opportunities within and through
Immanuel are countless. No one can do everything, but all
can do something, beginning by praying that God would be
glorified and His kingdom enlarged. All can pray that God
would bless their own efforts and the efforts of others.
In responding to God’s love in Christ Jesus through my
offerings, I think of 1st Corinthians 16:2. According to the
apostle Paul, on the first day of the week each person should
give an offering that is in proportion to one’s income.
Therefore, I regularly give a percent of my income for the
Lord’s work. Scripture also urges us to give sacrificially,
thankfully and cheerfully. Such giving demonstrates a trust
in the Lord and a willingness to make His work a priority.
Most of my offerings are given to Immanuel’s general fund
because Immanuel is where, for example, I regularly hear
the gospel, especially that my sins are forgiven, receive the
Lord’s Supper, and see infants and others baptized. In
response I annually pledge a percent of my income, which is
very stable, for the Lord’s work, translating the percent into
a weekly amount. If my income would fluctuate from year
to year, I would simply give a percent based upon my
income during the previous three or five years. Adjustments
can always be made. I urge all to give a percent of their
income for the Lord’s work, doing so cheerfully and
regularly. May we together serve the Lord as “Consecrated
Stewards.”
Immanuel Lutheran Church & University Student Center
Dear Friends In Christ,
Mission Opportunities Short Term (aka MOST Ministries) is a short-term
Christian mission-sending agency located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. For the past
25 years, we have had the privilege of sending over 3000 individuals to 47
different countries and meeting the physical and spiritual needs of over 170,000
people through our various team projects.
Even though Eastern Europe has had some of the fastest growing economies
within the European Union, many of its citizens continue to struggle economically and most have been deprived of spiritual feeding since the end of World
War II.
So what can volunteers do for these countries and their citizens? The answer is two-fold.
1) Teach English, "the language of commerce and opportunity."
2) Present the Gospel message to those who have yet not heard the life-giving story.
Since the early 1990s MOST Ministries has been sending English as Second Language (ESL) Teams to Eastern
Europe. Unfortunately, the last few years we have been unable to send any teams to this area due to a lack of missionminded volunteers.
If you are interested in learning more about this tremendous outreach opportunity please contact Debby Suchyta
(MOST Ministries' Team Administrator) at [email protected] or 734.994.7909 X11. Debby will be more than
happy to provide you with all the information you will need to join a 2016 ESL Team.
If you have any questions or would like additional information on MOST Ministries, please contact us at
[email protected] or 734.994.7909. You may also visit our website at www.mostministries.org.
MOST MINISTRIES IS A RECOGNIZED SERVICE ORGANIZATION OF THE LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI
SYNOD.
FIFTH-SUNDAY DINNER ON MAY 31
FAMILY PROMISE
Immanuel’s fifth-Sunday dinner on Palm Sunday was
a great success! Thank you to all who participated.
Our next fifth-Sunday dinner is scheduled for May 31.
As before, there will be no Bible study or Sunday
School that Sunday. There will be one worship service
at 9:30 a.m. At 11:00 a.m., there will be a congregational potluck dinner. Please plan on attending.
Immanuel’s next Family Promise rotation is the week
of May 10 (through the 17th). It takes many hands on
deck to keep this ship afloat, and we appreciate all the
many efforts of our regular crew members. But if you
are not already on board, please consider joining our
crew of volunteers for our May voyage. It will be a real
blessing. Please contact Ann Hossler (305-205-3136)
or Virgil Dean (841-5954) about how you can help
with this important ministry.
To help with planning, it would be good if individuals
would be willing to bring food according to the following assignments. This worked really well at the last
event and food was plentiful and delicious. We will
have the ovens turned on to 250 degrees to keep food
warm during the service. There will be plenty of
extension cords for crock pots. Families with last
names starting with:
A – G: Dessert
H – M: Main Dish
M – Z: side dish or salad
We look forward to enjoying this meal as an Immanuel
family. If this happens to be a Sunday that you don’t
have time to prepare a dish, please attend anyway!
Immanuel Lutheran Church & University Student Center
On May 21st, the American Red Cross
blood drive will be held at Immanuel
in the Activity Center, noon to 6pm.
Donors can make an appointment by
calling 1-800 Give-Life (1-800-448-3543). Walk-ins
are welcome, also.
We need volunteers to play an important role in the
drive. A short training of 10-15 minutes will be given
to each volunteer for each volunteer job. See the signup sheets in the notebook in the narthex to see how you
can help. Thank you!
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HYMNS FOR OUR SEASONS
“Eternal Father, Strong to Save,” often
known simply as “The Navy Hymn,” dates
back to 1860, when William Whiting wrote
it for a student of his about to travel by ship
from England to America. The hymn has
been rewritten to include travel on land and
in the air. Many verses have been written
for Navy SEALs, submariners, astronauts,
military families, ship dedications and more.
We thank you, God, for loved ones dear
Who clung to faith beyond their fear,
Who served and paid the highest price
For freedom bought with sacrifice.
May they remind us of your Son
Whose death our final freedom won.
—Heidi L. Mann, 2012
BUDGET &
EXPENSES
Total Yearly
Budget
General Offerings
Current
Year-to-Date
(Mar. 2015)
(2015)
$390,390.96 $35,465.75*
Building Use
2,000.00
Other income
$91,548.81
180.00
420.00
743.89
1,416.89
Total Gen. Receipts
$392,390.96
$36,389.64
$93,385.70
Total Gen. Expenses
$423,120.00
$28,877.63
$82,335.88
($32,729.04)
$7,512.01
$11,049.82
Net Income (Loss)
*includes offerings from Lenten services.
OFFERINGS
General Fund
Designated
Mar. 1
$8,142.75
$153.27
Mar. 8
7,796.92
219.10
Mar. 15
7,619.55
267.47
Mar. 22
4,828.81
244.50
Mar. 29
5,492.25
960.00
$33,881.28
$1,844.34
Total
MAY 25, 2015
Eighteenth-century brothers John and
Charles Wesley, co-founders of the
Methodist Church, were prolific hymn
writers. Use Charles Wesley’s hymn “O
Thou Who Camest From Above” as a
prayer that the Holy Spirit will burn brightly
in your heart and life today:
O Thou who camest from above,
the pure celestial fire to impart,
kindle a flame of sacred love
upon the mean altar of my heart.
There let it for thy glory burn
with inextinguishable blaze,
and trembling to its source return
in humble prayer and fervent praise.
New Sta ff
Fund Goal,
$70,000.00
Ne w Sta ff Fund
Ba l ance,
$21,650
PAROCHIAL REPORT FOR MARCH 2015
Death:
Max Dougherty, March 23, 2015
Kenneth Lahm, March 25, 2015
Transferred In:
Jodi Murphy, from Peace Lutheran, Natoma, KS
Transferred Out:
Jeannie & Marcus Merritt, to Mount Calvary Lutheran,
Wamego, KS
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Saveia Cochran
25
William Main
26
Christina Hobbs
26
Marissa Pope
26
Delisa Drewes
1
Zachary Signor
26
Nick Wood
1
Sheri Crabtree
28
Alison George
1
Maksim Smith
28
Pat & Deb McCandless
Charles Maples
1
Jenna Trull
28
12
3
28
Vance & Marsha Schwyhart
Vernon Bartels
Maxine Brody
Mark Crabtree
4
Diane Miller
29
Scott & Mandy Sponholtz
12
Scott Sponholtz
5
Dudley Karstensen
29
Lyle & Sharon Hettinger
14
Jack Landgrebe
6
Arya Schwermann
31
David & Hallie Nation
17
Brian Stapleton
6
Jean Rader
7
Rev. Randy & Nancy
Weinkauf
18
Scott Hobbs
7
Virgil & Jan Dean
18
Vicki Kubota
7
Jennica Mosier
8
Brian & Stephanie Stapleton
20
Garry Fister
9
Stephen & Kim Legler
23
Amalie Stone
9
“Happy
Mother’s
Day!”
Phouthone & Miranda
Souvannavong
23
May 10th
Warren & Phyllis Legler
27
Dick & Shirley Bivens
27
Eric Babb
10
Lew Llewellyn
11
Stephanie Pfannenstiel
11
Lynn Krusemark
12
Tyler Deterding
12
Stella Mosier
12
Alan O'Neal
13
Jaycie Thaemert
13
Anne Ferguson
14
Maria Pope
14
Laurie Powell
14
Kyle Deterding
16
Rosalee Neibarger
18
Luke Lewis
18
Kristie Rock
19
Lyle Hettinger
20
Cora Stone
20
Kelly Drake
21
Shirin Moshiri
21
Isaac Mosier
21
Jennylyn Jensen
24
Eric Wittman
24
May
2
A Birthday Celebration!
Members of Immanuel’s Choir sang
Christmas carols to Jim Schubert in late
January. He enjoyed it very much and
even sang with us. Jim celebrated his
100th birthday on February 19th.
Happy 100th ,
Jim!!
Immanuel Lutheran Church & University Student Center
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
As a “covenant” church (or Faith
Partner), Immanuel pledged to pray for
and financially support Lawrence Habitat
for Humanity, especially every other year
as it launches its Building on Faith (BOF)
project. The Asuku family is anxiously
waiting for its “Nail Drive” to begin! The
target for that big day is early June. But
this cannot happen until the financing for
the family’s 2015 BOF house is in place.
So, if you can help, get your contributions
in today or as soon as possible. Please
use our special offering envelopes (just
write “for Habitat” on the outside) or the
Lawrence
Habitat
for
Humanity
envelopes that were placed in your mail
boxes. Immanuel contributed over $2,000
in 2013, and I am confident that we will
step up and do at least as much this time.
--Virgil Dean, Social Ministry Committee
2015 OPPORTUNITY QUILT
Thanks to generous donations, we have an Opportunity Quilt available!
Sue Shackelford donated a beautiful, vintage Jacob's Ladder quilt
top. A member at Risen Savior in Basehor generously offered to
donate her time to quilt it. Immanuel's quilting group provided
finishing touches to the beautiful queen size quilt that YOU could
win!
We will be selling tickets: $1 each or 6 tickets for $5. The drawing will be held on LWML Sunday (the first Sunday in October).
YOU could be the lucky winner! Proceeds will be used to fund
supplies for our 2015 Lutheran World Relief Mission Quilts.
Join us at noon the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month in the
lower level of the church!
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Sunday
8:30 AM
9:45 AM
11:00 AM
Monday
Tuesday
Sunday Worship Service Schedule:
Worship Service with Communion
Sunday School & Bible Classes
Worship Service with Communion
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Memorial Day
Church Offices Closed
5:45 Deaf Ministry
7:00 Men’s Group
18
11:00 Faithfully Fit Forever
4:30 Church Council
5:45 Deaf Ministry
11
11:00 Faithfully Fit Forever
4
11:00 Faithfully Fit Forever
5:45 Deaf Ministry
6:00 Board of Outreach
6:45 Evangelism
6:45 Social Ministries
12
Wednesday
6
11:00 Faithfully Fit Forever
Council Reports Due
7:45 Chancel Choir
13
11:00 Faithfully Fit Forever
Thursday
7
9:30 Bible Study
Nehemiah Assembly – Lied
Center
8:00 Bible Study @KU
14
9:30 Bible Study
Noon Quilting for LWR
20
11:00 Faithfully Fit Forever
21
9:30 Bible Study
7:00 Close Knit Friends
19
FSHS Graduation
7:45 Chancel Choir
27
11:00 Faithfully Fit Forever
7:45 Chancel Choir
LHS Graduation
26
5:00 Health & Wellness
6:00 Worship Committee
6:30 Elders
6:30 Property & Grounds
7:00 LWML Bible Study
7:30 Stewardship
Noon Quilting for LWR
28
9:30 Bible Study
Noon - Red Cross Blood
Drive
May 10-17, 5:30pm to 6:30am – Family Promise
7:45 Chancel Choir
9:00 Circuit Pastors’ Conf.
– Haskell, Lawrence
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May 31st (5th-Sunday Celebration)
9:30 AM
Worship Service with Communion
11:00 AM
Congregational Pot Luck
3 5th Sunday of Easter
Red Wagon Food Collection
Noon – LSF Lunch
1:00 Handbell Choir
5:00 Young Families Gathering
10 6th Sunday of Easter
Mother’s Day
17 7th Sunday of Easter
10:00 Voters’ Meeting
1:00 Handbell Choir
KU Commencement
24 Day of Pentecost
31
Holy
1:00 Handbell
Trinity
Choir
9:30 Service
11:00 5th-Sunday
Pot Luck
1:00 Handbell Choir
Friday
1
11:00 Faithfully Fit Forever
8
11:00 Faithfully Fit Forever
15
11:00 Faithfully Fit Forever
Messenger articles due
22
11:00 Faithfully Fit Forever
29
11:00 Faithfully Fit Forever
2
9
16
23
Saturday
8:00am
Men's Bible Study
8:00am
Men's Bible Study
8:30am Choir Practice
8:00am
Men’s Bible Study
8:00am
Men’s Bible Study
5:30 Ministry to the Blind Annual
Picnic – Prairie Park
30
8:00am
Men's Bible Study
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CONFIRMANDS
ADVICE FOR GRADS
“The purpose of life is not to be
happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it
make some difference that you have
lived and lived well.”
—Ralph Waldo Emerson
Officers of the
Congregation—2015
Linda Herbel
President
Morgan Crabtree and Garret Durr were confirmed in the faith on
April 26, 2015. We wish them God’s blessings as they continue
their walk with Christ Jesus.
David Magill
Vice-President
SERVING IN THE LORD’S HOUSE
IN MAY
Eloise Kerbs
Secretary
Tim Hetzler
Treasurer
USHERS:
Early Service:
Late Service:
Board Chairs
David Lahm --------- ILCUSC Services
Virgil Dean ----------------------Outreach
Ann Hossler---- Educational Ministries
Elois Allan/Eleanor Woodyard
-------------------------Spiritual Affairs
Organizations
Cradle Roll ------------ Courtney Sheldon
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League
------------------------------ Joylynn Harlow
Men of Immanuel Lutheran Church -------------------------------Marvin Bredehoft
Elders
Elois Allan
Jake Lahm
Scott O’Neal
Barb Riley
Brian Stapleton
Eleanor Woodyard
GREETERS:
Early Service:
Late Service:
Russ & Beth Dwyer; Kyle & Sara Deterding
The Koch family
Beth & Russ Dwyer
Lynne Krusemark
LAY
CALLERS:
3rd
10th
17th
24th
31st
Caryn Scott
Virgil Dean
Jim Sylwester
Dudley Karstensen
Caryn Scott
READERS:
8:30am/11:00am
3rd
10th
17th
24th
31st
Jack Landgrebe/Denise Koch
Ralph Planthold/Marek Koch
Barb Riley/Ginny Kubota
Caryn Scott/Lynn Krusemark
Jim Sylwester (one service at 9:30am)
ACOLYTES:
3rd
10th
17th
24th
31st
Morgan Crabtree
Garret Durr
Alex Ferrell
Derry Ferrell
Jacob Horton
COMMUNION
CARE:
3rd
10th
17th
24th
31st
Eric Babb
Eric Babb
Wiley Scott
Jim Sylwester
TBD
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“Every Servant a Loving Messenger”
2015
NEW BANNERS IN THE SANCTUARY
If you were in church on Easter Sunday, you were able to view for the first time the new banners purchased for the
sanctuary by the Worship Committee. These banners are called “stained glass symbols of faith” and were purchased from a company called Praise Banners. The banners certainly show off our sanctuary’s stained glass in a
whole new way. There were eight banners purchased, and their themes and locations are:
West Wall:
The Crown of Thorns
The Bible
The Baptismal shell
The Communion
East Wall:
The Trinity
The Ten Commandments
The Cross
The Descending Dove
Pastor and Nancy supervised the hanging of the banners and their sons, Michael and Erik, did the actual work of
installing them while they were here for a family celebration of Easter. Erik also placed the white cloth on the cross
at the front of the church. Many of us wish the whole process had been recorded for the congregation’s viewing
pleasure!
Thank you to the Worship Committee for the investment in the banners!