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OCTOBER 2014 ISSUE
Oct 5
Matt 21:33-46
Oct 12
Matt 22:1-14
Oct 19
Matt 22:15-22
Oct 26
Matt 22:34-46
IN THIS ISSUE
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Pastor Mike’s
Article
Why pray if God is allknowing?
“Why do we need to pray when God already knows what we are going to say?” – Katrine Numme, Everett,
Wash.
Anne: I love this question. Martin Luther acknowledges your question in his explanation of The Lord’s Prayer
in the Small Catechism. About the petition where we pray for daily bread, he writes: “In fact, God gives daily
bread without our prayer, even to all evil people, but we ask in this prayer that God cause us to recognize what
our daily bread is and to receive it with thanksgiving.” God will care for us whether we pray or not, but we pray
that God will use our prayers to make us mindful and thankful for that care.
My favorite answer to your question comes from the Old Testament scholar Terrence Fretheim. He talks about
prayer as a conversation we have with our heavenly parent. When our kids give us the silent treatment, we still
love them, and we still work diligently to protect them and care for them. But it is hard on the relationship and
hard to do everything we want to do for them when they refuse to talk to us. When we give God the silent
treatment, God still loves us, and God still works diligently to care for us. But the relationship does suffer without those daily conversations.
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What’s
Happening at
Immanuel
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Youth
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Celebrations &
Prayers
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Giving Back
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Kelly: This is a great question. Your question seems to assume that the reason we pray is to get what we
want. I believe that when we pray we are practicing two disciplines. The first discipline is that God exists and
God cares about and for us. When we pray we exercise our belief that we are not alone and God is with us. God
cares for and about us.
The second thing we practice when we pray is hope. When we pray we invest our hope in God who is near to us
in our time of prayer. The more we pray the less it becomes about what we want and the more it becomes
about the nearness of God.
Finally, I believe prayer is not something we need to do – prayer is something we get to do. In our time of prayer
we get to be intimate with God. Prayer is the constant reminder that we are not alone. As Christians, when we
pray we practice our belief that we are not alone and God is with us. Often our focus is on the object of our
prayer, but what we desire is to know is that God is really there – and cares.
When I was a child I would often get into trouble and I had a special place where I would go to pray. In my prayer I would often try to cut a deal with God. Here I am today, more than 50 years later and I have no idea what I
was praying about then, but it was an intimate relationship with God.
Worship Leaders
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Rosanne: Of all the creatures that God created, humans are the only creatures who have the ability to directly
address God through our prayers, our praise and our thanksgivings. Thus we have been invited by God to make
our requests known, to pray. Because of this invitation, we can assume that God listens to our prayers and that
our prayers can even change the heart and mind of God at times. Any concerns we might have about God being
“all-knowing” with regard to our prayers might best be left to some theological seminar in heaven!
- See more at: http://elca.org/Living-Lutheran/Ask-a-Pastor/2014/08/140818-Why-pray-if-God-is-all-
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Living in
Christ,
Loving God’s
Grace and peace from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,
Over the summer I enjoyed leading a class on Luther’s small catechism for the adults of
the congregation. Often times we learn the catechism and do not think much about it once
we are confirmed. It was just a piece of confirmation. The same could be said for the rite of
confirmation itself. What does it mean to be confirmed? What are we confirming or affirming? Now, some may respond that confirmation means we are an adult in the faith. Yes we
take on the role of a mature Christian in the faith, but what does that look like? This month we
will celebrate the rite of confirmation for one of our youth. As he prepares to be confirmed, it
would be good for us as a congregation to take time to think about what confirming the faith
means to us. To help us think, here is a central part of the rite:
Affirmation of Baptism
people.
The presiding minister addresses those making public affirmation of baptism.
You have made public profession of your faith. Do you intend to continue in the covenant God
made with you in holy baptism:
to live among God's faithful people,
Teaching the
to hear the word of God and share in the Lord's supper,
to proclaim the good news of God in Christ through word and deed,
to serve all people, following the example of Jesus,
Word,
and to strive for justice and peace in all the earth?
Each person responds:
I do, and I ask God to help and guide me.
Reaching the
world.
Each of us, who is an adult in the faith, is called to live this out in daily life. What does it mean
day to day to strive for these things? For starters to live among God's faithful people is to take
part in God's church as it cares for each other and the world God gave it. Now it is your turn to
prayerfully consider each piece. It would be a blessing to be able to share how you live out
the faith with a young man who is getting confirmed, and to support him as he becomes an
adult in the faith. Amen
In Christ,
Pr. Michael Neel
ALTAR GUILD
Our next meeting will be
October 6th at 6:30 PM.
RUTH CIRCLE
Ruth Circle will meet on Tuesday afternoon, October 14th, at 1:30 p.m. in the
meeting room at church. We have begun this year's bible study, which is
called "Transforming Life and Faith; this
month's lesson is titled "We Are
Called." God has recruited prophets
and disciples and US. We have been
called through our baptism. Bible study
leader is Jeanene Coziahr and hostess is
Carol Foster. All ladies are invited.
The WELCA meeting is scheduled for October
21st at 6:30 pm. The executive committee is
serving and it will be our secret pal reveal.
SERVANT HEARTS CIRCLE
We will be meeting October 16th at
6:30 PM. For more information about
Servant Hearts Circle, contact Brenda
Corrigan at (630) 553-1525.
**All Saint’s Sunday is on November
2nd. If there is a person you would like
remembered on this day, please turn
the information into the office by
Thursday, October 30th!
BUSY HANDS
We will be getting together on October 8th and 22nd at 9:00 AM.
In the meantime, the ladies are in
need of your donations of blankets and
sheets. The donations must be clean,
unstained, and in good condition (gently
used). The fabric from the donations will
be used to create quilts for Lutheran
World Relief, which supplies quilts to
those in need around the world.
If you are interested in serving in
this group, please contact Linda Stephens at (630) 553-1854. The ladies
have also made beautiful prayer shawls.
If you know of someone who could use
a prayer shawl, please take one.
YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY
Join Pastor Mike on Tuesday October 7th
and 21st from 7:30pm-8:30pm for a time of
bible study, coffee, and fellowship! We are
still looking for a spot. Keep a look out for
more information.
Highlights of recent events...
GODS WORK, OUR HANDS
We baked, packed, transported and distributed more than 100
dozen cookies! Thank you all for your hard work!
CROP WALK
Thank you to all who donated for the Kendall County Crop Walk. Immanuel's
Luther League raised $492. We had a total of 20 walkers this year. Thank you
to Jennie Mulvey, Bruce Sampson, Wendy & Sean Drane, Brittany Strause, Pastor Mike, Kit, Leo, Aidan and Oliver Neel, Brenda, Jennifer &
Melanie Karales, Arissa Wallis, Dhane Hardecopf, Tommy
Schoot, Joey Hart, Lesli & Trey Ambrose and Laura Devick.
BLESSING OF THE PETS
We had seven pets that came out to be blessed. Every pet received a take
home charm. Everybody had a great time and there were many thanks given
to God for the pets in our lives.
Coming up October 4th...
The 7th annual Holiday Shoppe and Bake Sale is a month
away. Join Immanuel Lutheran Church for a showcase of
baked goods November 1st from 10 AM to 1 PM!
Find us at 10104 Immanuel Rd in Yorkville.
Luther League
Luther League would like to thank all those that gave to our Crop Walk fundraiser. We raised $492
and had 6 Leaguers walk and a total of 19 people walk from our church. The Luther League also
worked the kids activity table. We put on a lot of tattoos for kids of all ages. A special thank you to
Laura Devick for all her work in not only setting up this event but getting our church.
We have some exciting activities planned for the next few months:
October 10th -- BINGO at Hillside Nursing Home
October 17th -- Haunted Maze for Leaguers
November 14th -- Family Movie Night (Movie TBA)
SUNDAY SCHOOL
We had a great turn out for our first month of Sunday School. We have a record number of students
registered; we have over 50 students registered from preschool through High School. We have 2
new teachers this year, Kathy Dove and Michelle Halbesma. This month, we will be starting to learn
about Abraham and Sarah then towards the end of the month we will be going into the lives of Isaac
and Rebecca.
We have one student who will be confirmed in October; Joseph Hart. We are so proud of him and
his biblical studies.
Also in November, the Sunday School will be starting our fundraiser. We will be selling gift cards
again. The gift cards do not cost you anything extra than the value of the card. The company we
work with gives us a percentage of cards we sell. It is a great and easy fundraiser. See Brenda Karales if you have any questions.
CELEBRATIONS
October Birthdays
Oct. 1
Oct. 3
Oct. 8
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
9
10
11
14
Oct. 16
Oct. 17
Bruce Devick
Buddy Gauer
Linda Stephens
Randy Boldt
Carter Reichert
Louis Kreppert Sr.*
Don Hausler
Autumn Hartnett
Robert Borneman
Matthew Heiden
Ruby Anderson*
Glenn Borneman*
Kim Borneman
Kathy Hughes
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
18
19
24
26
Seth Nelson
Bev Borneman
Trent Anderson
Trey Ambrose
Lea Bateman
Susie Durland
Oct. 27
Brenda Karales
Oct. 28
Phyllis Corrigan
Sharon Hosler
Mason Morgart
Oct. 29
David Dierzen
Keith Collman
Oct. 31
Aiden Lopez
*80 years and older
Celebrate your birthday
Oct. 1
Oct. 6
Oct. 18
Oct. 19
Michael and Katherine Neel
Kent and Lea Bateman
Randy and Heather Gauer
Joseph and Lindsey Bergthold
Don and Bonnie Hausler**
Oct. 22 Steve and Kim Borneman
Oct. 25 Dick and Diane Nenne
Oct. 26 Christopher and Kathy Dove
**50 years and over
with others!
Bring a cake mix and icing
for the Kendall County
Food Pantry!
Pray for:
Pray for the safety of all of
those who serve their country.
Pray for all of those things
that we may not be able to
give words to, but lay heavy
on our hearts.
Becky Johnson Berg; Mary Ann Gorham;
Betty Larson; Lynn Molitor; Lois Tweedt; Earl Worley;
Millie Tripp; Glenn Sing; Art Riemenschneider;
Cathy Merkel; Louis Kreppert; Russ Hughes;
Ronnie Bretthauer; John Nolden; Louis Kreppert;
Penny Darnell and Linda Gengler.
DID YOU KNOW?
Our newsletter can be downloaded from our web site at: http://www.immanuelyorkville.org/Newsletters.html
Newsletter submissions are always welcome!
Please submit all items by the 20th of each month to: [email protected]
GIVING
BACK
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
YEAR-TO-DATE FINANCIAL REPORT
Do you have a couple of hours to spare on Thursday, October 2nd, 16th or
30th to help those in need? If so, sign up on the sheet on the back table and join Pastor Mike and others as they serve at Hesed House’s
Clothes Closet from 4:30pm–7:00pm. This ministry provides those less
fortunate with necessary clothing items. As always, Hesed House will
also receive any clothing donations you may have.
—
January 1 – September 18 2014
INCOME
99,157.61
Operating Fund Income
5,500.00
Parsonage Income
TOTAL INCOME
$104,657.61
Collections for the Kendall County Food Pantry will be accepted until the
last week of June. The pantry accepts all donations of food and necessities
—personal products are always a critical need. Grab an “Inasmuch” bag
from the back table and fill it with personal products and return it to the
table.
EXPENSES
2,479.00
Benevolence Resolutions
625.37
Christian Education
17,246.88
Church Administration
2,134.45
Parsonage Expenses
51,343.39
Pastoral Services
4,239.74
Property Insurance & Taxes
Repairs & Maintenance
15,547.97
Utilities
24,296.42
$126,863.40
NET OPERATING INCOME $ (22,205.79)
NET INCOME
TITHES AND OFFERINGS MADE EASY
8,950.18
Worship & Fellowship
TOTAL EXPENSES
We are on our way to earning a check from Goodsearch! The more
people that use Goodsearch.com to search the web with Immanuel
selected as their cause, the bigger our check will be! Immanuel also
earns a percentage from online purchases made via Goodshop. Make
the switch and help us grow our check.
$ (22,205.79)
You can now access the online giving page for Immanuel Lutheran
Church by scanning the QR code above. Simply scan the QR code with
your smart phone (a code reader app is required), and your browser
will take you to the online giving area. The online giving page allows
you to regularly tithe or make a one-time offering for the operating
fund, memorial fund, Sunday school fund, flowers for the altar, missions,
and the building fund.
OUR STAFF
PASTOR
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
MUSIC DIRECTOR
MICHAEL NEEL
ANA PETRIC
MICHELLE SMITH
PHONE: (630) 553-5368
PHONE: (630) 553-5368
PHONE: (630) 553 5368
(630) 385.2406 [Emergency]
EMAIL: [email protected]
Jennie Mulvey
John Anderson
Sharon Hosler
Jennie Mulvey
Deborah Schoot
Randy Gauer
Duane Gerdin
Glenn Borneman
Jim Follmer
Calvin & Jane Wallis
Jennie Mulvey
Jane Wallis
Randy Gauer
Duane Gerdin
Glenn Borneman
Jim Follmer
Calvin & Jane Wallis
Jennie Mulvey
10:30
Jane Wallis
Jane Wallis
Jane Wallis
10:30
Hayley Schoot
Madyson Bergeson
Ryan Bateman
10:30
ASSISTING
MINISTER
Parker Dove
Kelly Borneman
Trey Ambrose
9:00
ACOLYTES
Calvin & Jane Wallis
Jim Follmer
Glenn Borneman
11:30
10:30
Duane Gerdin
Randy Gauer
Sandy Stone
Randy Boldt
Linda Stephens
9:00
9:00
Dale & Delores Dierzen
Tom & Jeanene Coziahr
Keith & Sandy Collman
Virgil & Pat Lippold
10:30
Jane Wallis
Dhane Hardecopf
Calvin & Jane Wallis
Jim Follmer
Glenn Borneman
Duane Gerdin
Randy Gauer
Laura Devick
Sharon Robinson
Earl & Connie Worley
OCTOBER 26
Kyle & Brenda Corrigan
OCTOBER 19
Steve & Michelle Halbesma
OCTOBER 12
Brian & Arlene Anderson
OCTOBER 5
9:00
TIME
COUNTERS
USHERS
READERS
GREETERS
ROLE
October WORSHIP LEADERS
•10:30am | Worship
•9:30am | Sunday
School
•9:00am | Worship
Rite of Confirmation
26
•10:30am | Worship
•9:30am | Sunday
School
•9:00am | Worship
19
27
20
28
•4:30pm | Hesed
House
• 5:30 PM | Confirmation
•6:00 PM | Holiday
Shoppe Set-Up
30
23
29
• 5:30 PM | Confirmation
•9:00am | Busy Hands
•6:30 PM | WELCA
Meeting
•7:30pm | Young
Adult Bible Study
22
21
•7:00 PM | Council
Meeting
•9:30am | Sunday
School
•10:30am | Worship
•4:30pm | Hesed
House
• 5:30 PM | Confirmation
•1:30 PM | Ruth Circle
•9:00am | Worship
•6:30pm | Servant
Hearts Circle
16
15
13
• 5:30 PM | Confirmation
9
14
12
•10:30am | Worship
•7:30pm | Young
Adult Bible Study
•9:00am | Busy Hands
Caring Visits
•6:30pm | Altar Guild
•9:00am | Worship
•9:30am | Sunday
School
8
7
Caring Visits
• 5:30 PM | Confirmation
6
2
1
•4:30pm | Hesed
House
Thu
Wed
5
Tue
Mon
Sun
All Hollows Eve
31
24
Haunted Maze for
Leaguers
17
Bingo at Hillside Nursing
Home
10
3
Fri
25
18
11
4
4 to 7 PM | Oktoberfest
Sat
SUGGESTED READINGS FOR OCTOBER
Oct 1
Oct 2
Psalm 28; Judges 16:23-31;
Matthew 9:2-8
Psalm 80:7-15;
Jeremiah 2:14-22; Colossians
2:16-23
Oct 3
Oct 12 Isaiah 25:1-9; Psalm 23;
Philippians 4:1-9; Matthew
22:1-14
Oct 13 Psalm 34; Exodus 19:7-20;
Jude 17-25
Oct 14 Psalm 34; Amos 9:5-15;
Philippians 3:13—4:1
Psalm 80:7-15; Jeremiah 2:23-37;
Oct 15 Psalm 34; Song of Solomon
Philippians 2:14-18; 3:1-4a
7:10—8:4; John 6:25-35
Oct 4 Psalm 80:7-15;
Oct 16 Psalm 96:1-9 [10-13]; Judges
Jeremiah 6:1-10; John 7:40-52
17:1-6; 3 John 9-12
Oct 5 Isaiah 5:1-7; Psalm 80:7-15;
Oct 17 Psalm 96:1-9 [10-13];
Philippians 3:4b-14; Matthew
Deuteronomy 17:14-20;
21:33-46
1 Peter 5:1-5
Oct 6 Psalm 144; Ezekiel 19:10-14;
Oct 18 Psalm 96:1-9 [10-13];
1 Peter 2:4-10
Isaiah 14:3-11;
Matthew 14:1-12
Oct 7 Psalm 144; Isaiah 27:1-6;
2 Corinthians 5:17-21
Oct 19 Isaiah 45:1-7; Psalm 96:1-9
[10-13]; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10;
Oct 8 Psalm 144; Song of Solomon
Matthew 22:15-22
8:5-14; John 11:45-57
Oct 9
Psalm 23; Isaiah 22:1-8a; 1 Peter
5:1-5, 12-14
Oct 20 Psalm 98; Daniel 3:1-18;
Revelation 18:1-10, 19-20
Oct 10 Psalm 23; Isaiah 22:8b-14; James Oct 21 Psalm 98; Daniel 3:19-30;
4:4-10
Revelation 18:21-24
Oct 11 Psalm 23; Isaiah 24:8b-14; Mark Oct 22 Psalm 98; Daniel 6:1-28;
2:18-22
Matthew 17:22-27
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Oct 23
Psalm 1; Numbers 5;5-10; Titus
1:5-16
Oct 24
Psalm 1;
Deuteronomy 9:25—10:5;
Titus 2:7-8, 11-15
Oct 25
Psalm 1; Proverbs 24:23-34;
John 5:39-47
Oct 26
Leviticus 19:1-2, 15-18; Psalm 1;
1 Thessalonians 2:1-8;
Matthew 22:34-46
Oct 27
Psalm 119;
Deuteronomy 6:1-9, 20-25;
James 2:8-13
Oct 28 Psalm 119:41-48;
Deuteronomy 10:10-22;
James 2:14-26
Oct 29
Psalm 119:41-48;
Proverbs 16:1-20;
Matthew 19:16-22
Oct 30
Psalm 43; 1 Samuel 2:27-36;
Romans 2:17-29
Oct 31
Psalm 43; Ezekiel 13:1-16;
2 Peter 2:1-3
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