MARCH 2015 ISSUE
March 1
Mark 8:31-38
March 8
John 2:13-22
March 15
John 3:14-21
March 22
John 12:20-33
March 29
Mark 14:1—15:47
IN THIS ISSUE
Page 2
Pastor Mike’s
Article
Page 3-6
What’s
Happening at
Immanuel
Page 7
Youth
Page 8
Celebrations &
Prayers
Page 9
Giving Back
Page 10
Worship Leaders
Lent: Taking up
faith practices
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of
Lent, a season when God calls us to reflect on the meaning of Christ’s death
and resurrection. The imposition of ashes – when you receive ashes in the sign
of the cross on your forehead – sets the
tone for Lent. Each moment you encounter your reflection, your ashes are a
striking reminder that “you are dust, and
to dust you shall return” (Genesis
3:19b). But the cross, a symbol of Jesus’ crucifixion, offers hope.
Similarly, in baptism, you received the sign of the cross on your forehead. Many of us begin
our Christian life with baptism, called “to live among God’s faithful people, 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, and to strive for justice
and peace in all the earth” (ELW 236). In the ELCA, we describe these instructions as faith
practices to guide our daily living. But what do faith practices mean? And how do we practice
them?
This Lent, as you begin your journey toward the baptismal waters of Easter, we invite you to
take up faith practices as a spiritual discipline. Each week leading up to Easter, you’ll find new
educational content on the ELCA’s Facebook page that offers insight into how you can integrate faith practices into your daily life.
To receive these updates, visit the ELCA’s Facebook page and “like” the page. Already liked
our page? Make sure you’ve turned on notifications to receive ELCA posts in your newsfeed.
Even if you’re not on Facebook, you can view the posts by visiting the ELCA’s Facebook page.
You can also learn more about the ELCA’s faith practices by downloading the guide “Faith
Practices in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.”
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Calendar
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Suggested Readings
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Living in
Christ,
Loving God’s
people.
Teaching the
Word,
Reaching the
world.
Grace and peace from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,
The middle of February we received ashes on our foreheads and ushered in the season
of Lent. As we enter March we continue that journey until Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday
at the close of the month. As I have been thinking about hymns and songs to focus on, my
mind kept coming back to my favorite Palm Sunday hymn, “All Glory, Laud, and Honor.” I
knew it was an old hymn and I was curious if there was good story behind it’s creation. As I
did research I found that its origin fits well with the day it is sung.
Way back around 760 Theodulph of Orleans was born in Spain. Early in life he fled his
homeland due to the Moorish invasion. He fled to parts of modern day France. While there
he felt moved to a life of faith. He became a monk and resided in a monastery in that region.
In 786 he made a trip to Rome and was amazed at all the educational institutions. After that
visit he became a champion of public education. In 798 King Charlemagne made him Bishop of
Orleans. While bishop Theodulph set up many public schools outside of monasteries. He also
worked closely with Charlemagne to reform aspects of the church that they thought were in
error. His time as bishop also included many other important works.
Unfortunately the great King Charlemagne died in 814. His successor was his son Louis
the Pious. Louis’ nephew Bernard tried to break away from his uncle’s empire. He was talked
into surrendering. Bernard was punished by having his eyes put out, but died in the process.
In the aftermath Louis was paranoid and thought many in his court were plotting against him.
Theodulph was one that was accused. In 817 he was removed from his bishopric and exiled to
a monastery in Angers. While locked away and shut up he takes time to write a poem. It is
this poem that are the words of that great Palm Sunday Hymn, “All Glory, Laud, and Honor.”
In moments of deep despair Theodulph trusted in the sovereignty of God. His words are appropriate to sing as Christ enters into Jerusalem. Where all honors will be stripped from him,
and he will be hung on a tree. In 821 Theodulph dies as an outcast. Today his faith and love
for Christ live on through that amazing hymn.
In Christ,
Pr. Michael Neel
ALTAR GUILD
The Altar Guild will be selling
Easter lilies. Be sure and
watch for the Easter cards and napkins
coming soon. The altar committee for
March is Brenda and Pat. Altar Guild
will meet March 2nd at 6:30 p.m. and
we will be doing spring cleaning. Pat
will be the server. If anyone is interested in joining, come to the meeting or
call Lea Bateman at 630-553-2581.
RUTH CIRCLE
Ruth Circle will meet on Tuesday
afternoon, March 10th at 1:30
p.m. The lesson is "Suffering
BUSY HANDS
We will be getting together on
March 11th and the 25th at 9:00 AM.
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.
EDUCATION FOR ALL
If you have any ideas for Pr.
Mike for the next subject of
our education, please let him know.
and Endurance". Bible study
leader is Shirley Myer and hostess is Bev Borneman. All ladies
are invited.
SERVANT HEARTS CIRCLE
We will be meeting on March 19th at 6:30
p.m. For more information about Servant
Hearts Circle, contact Lesli Ambrose.
The Salvation Army thanks us for volunteering for 24 hours and ringing the
bell during the 2014 Red Kettle Campaign. Our efforts collected $1,263.15 towards their combined total $263,656.43!
MIDWEEK LENT SERVICES
March 4th: 6:00 PM | Soup Supper
6:30 PM | Lent Midweek service
March 11th: 6:00 PM | Soup Supper
6:30 PM | Lent Midweek service
March 18th: 6:00 PM | Soup Supper
6:30 PM | Lent Midweek service
March 25th: 6:00 PM | Soup Supper
6:30 PM | Lent Midweek service
HOLY WEEK AND EASTER
March 29th: Palm Sunday– One service at 10:30 am
with meal, egg hunt & games
April 2nd: 7:00 PM | Maundy Thursday Service with
Communion
April 3rd: 7:00 PM | Good Friday Service
April 5th: 6:30 AM | Easter Sunday Sunrise Service
9:30 AM | Second Easter service.
Breakfast served between services.
CONFIRMATION ANNOUNCEMENT
Confirmation will meet Wednesdays on March 4th, 11th, 18th
and the 25th.
CHILI COOK OFF HIGHLIGHTS
Cook off was fun! There were 14 varieties of chili and some amazing desserts! First
place winner was Bill Behrens Jr. Then a 3 way tie for second with Becky Lee, MaryJo
Mott, and Ryan Bateman! Afterwards people socialized and played a variety of
board games and cards. The little kids burned off dessert with a little "hallway running.”
Coming soon...
Luther League
The Luther League has been quite busy this new year. February we played Bingo
with the residents of Hillside Nursing home. We had another Family Movie night
watching Big Hero 6. We also did the most popular of activities, our annual LOCKIN. Thank you to all the adults who came and supervised the kids, Pastor Neel,
Patricia Lippold, Emma Wallis and Brenda Karales.
With the Lenten season here, the Luther League will be very busy. We are preparing for our annual Ice Cream social on Palm Sunday. At the Ice Cream Social,
we will be serving sloppy joes, chips, applesauce, and of course ice cream. We
will have some fun activities for both young and old. We will have our annual
Easter Egg Hunt for 6th graders and younger. For the rest we will be having our
CAKE WALK. We would appreciate donations of baked goods. More information
to come.
The money raised at the Ice Cream social will help Luther League pay for the public service work we do. We make pillows and blankets for abused children, we
play Bingo (and provide prizes) with Hillside Nursing home, we walk in the Crop
walk, etc.
Sunday School
The Sunday School will be finishing up learning about the "Burning Bush" and start
learning about the time between Palm Sunday and Easter.
The 7th and 8th grade classes will continue with their confirmation studies and
the High School just finished learning about David and will be going into depth on
the life of Jesus while watching the movie that came out last year "Son of God".
There will be no Sunday School April 5th (Palm Sunday) and April 12th (Easter).
Palm Sunday -- Even though there is no Sunday School, we will still be assisting
Pastor with Palm Sunday followed by the Luther League's Ice Cream Social and
Easter Egg Hunt.
CELEBRATIONS
March Birthdays
Mar. 1
Mar.
Mar.
Mar.
Mar.
3
5
6
7
Mar. 8
Mar. 10
Mar. 12
Mar. 13
Mar. 15
Mar. 16
Luke Gilbertson
Dhane Hardecopf
Hannah Leonetti
Sandy Stone
Bruce Sampson
Betty Hardecopf*
Christian Polizzi
Rachel Davis
Gena Gerdin
Mady Bergeson
Delaney Rae Gauer
Sharon Johnson
MaryAnn Gorham
Heidi Dockstader
Travis Bateman
Jim Follmer*
Mar. 18
Mar.
Mar.
Mar.
Mar.
18
19
22
23
Mar. 24
Mar.
Mar.
Mar.
Mar.
25
26
27
28
Mar. 29
*80 years and older
Ronnie Bretthauer
Clint Corrigan
Roger Olson
Terry Sampson
Samantha Cotton
Allison Bloom
Craig Cunningham
Nicholas Karales
Gary Bretthauer
Jeremy Gauer
Melanie Karales
Kathi Dockstader
Chris Morgart
Craig Riemenschneider
Ryan Bateman
Dawne Bloom
Rebecca Hughes
Greg Molitor
Celebrate your birthday
March 6
March 16
March 25
Rick & Dione Woodward
Chris & Kim Morgart
LaVerne & Billie Poppen
Bill Sr. & JoAnne Behrens**
**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 & her friend
John’s brother; Betty Larson; Lois Tweedt; Millie Tripp;
Glenn Sing; Art Riemenschneider; Cathy Merkel; Russ
Hughes; Ronnie Bretthauer; John Nolden;
Penny Darnell; Wayne Borneman; Steve Andel;
Lindy & Zac Bailey; family & friends of Marge Stevenson;
Harriet Theiner; Kit Neel; Linda Koehling; Bonnie Mott;
and Dorothy Coppinger.
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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 March 5th and the 19th 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–February 19, 2015
INCOME
Operating Fund Income
$17,623.19
Parsonage Income
TOTAL INCOME
$1,100.00
$18,723.19
Collections for the Kendall County Food Pantry will be accepted until the
last week of the month. 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
Benevolence Resolutions
$469.00
Church Administration
$3,046.38
Christian Education
$83.13
Parsonage Expenses
$150.00
Pastoral Services
$8,882.24
Property Insurance & Taxes
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.
$930.82
Repairs & Maintenance
$1,185.74
Utilities
$4,302.63
Worship & Fellowship
TITHES AND OFFERINGS MADE EASY
$975.00
TOTAL EXPENSES
$20,024.94
NET OPERATING INCOME
$ (1,301.75)
NET INCOME
$ (1,301.75)
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
(585) 472-0470 [Emergency]
EMAIL: [email protected]
Parker Dove
Alexis Polizzi
Brian Anderson
Wendy Drane
Jim Follmer
Calvin Wallis
Calvin & Jane Wallis
Neil & Bev Borneman
Parker Dove
Brandon Poulos
Erika Pokorski
Wendy Drane
Jim Follmer
Calvin Wallis
Calvin & Jane Wallis
Neil & Bev Borneman
Madyson Bergeson
Hayley Schoot
Erika Pokorski
9:00
10:30
ASSISTING 10:30
MINISTER
ACOLYTES
COUNTERS 11:30
10:30
9:00
Brian Anderson
USHERS
Erika Pokorski
Neil & Bev Borneman
Calvin & Jane Wallis
Calvin Wallis
Jim Follmer
Wendy Drane
Brian Anderson
Arissa Wallis
Jane Wallis
Jennie Mulvey
10:30
READERS
Kelly Leonetti
Erika Pokorski
Hayley Schoot
Parker Dove
Neil & Bev Borneman
Calvin & Jane Wallis
Calvin Wallis
Erika Pokorski
Jennifer Karales
NO SERVICE
Neil & Bev Borneman
Calvin & Jane Wallis
Calvin Wallis
Jim Follmer
Wendy Drane
Wendy Drane
Jim Follmer
Brian Anderson
Sharon Hosler
Lynn Molitor
Brett & Gloria Gilbertson
Ed & Cathy Wolfe
MARCH 29
Brian Anderson
Laura Devick
Gena Gerdin
Glenn & Beryl Borneman
Jennie Mulvey & JoAnne Brad & Erika Pokorski
Riemenschneider
Greg & Lynn Molitor
Janet Bretthauer
Beth & Judy Hage
10:30
MARCH 22
Chris & Kim Morgart
MARCH 15
Terry & Diana Morganegg
MARCH 8
Lesli Ambrose
Stan & Janet
Bretthauer
9:00
TIME MARCH 1
9:00
GREETERS
ROLE
March WORSHIP LEADERS
•6:30 PM | Midweek
Lent service
•10:30am | Worship
•9:00 AM | Busy Hands
•5:30 PM | Confirmation
•6:00 PM | Soup & Supper
•1:30 PM | Ruth Circle
•4:00 PM | Blood Drive
•7:00 PM | Council
Meeting
Smith Baptism
•9:00am | Worship
•9:30am | Sunday
School
•10:30am | Worship
•9:30am | Sunday
School
•9:00am | Worship
29 Palm Sunday
30
31
•9:30am | Sunday
School
•6:30 PM| Midweek Lent
Service
•6:00 PM | Soup & Supper
•5:30 PM | Confirmation
•9:00am | Worship
•10:30am | Worship
•9:00 AM | Busy Hands
22
•3:00 PM | Heritage Hall
Reservation for Doves
25
26
•6:30 PM | Midweek
Lent service
•10:30am | Worship
24
•6:30 PM | Servant Hearts
Circle
•6:00 PM | Soup & Supper
•9:30am | Sunday
School
23
•4:30 PM | Hesed House
•5:30 PM | Confirmation
St. Patrick’s Day
•9:00am | Worship
18
17
15
19
•6:30 PM | Midweek
Lent service
•10:30am | Worship
16
11
10
8
•1:00 PM | Her Hall Res:
Andels
12
•4:30 PM | Hesed House
•6:00 PM | Soup & Supper
•9:30am | Sunday
School
9
Caring Visits
•5:30 PM | Confirmation
•9:00am | Worship
Caring Visits
Thu
5
Wed
4
2
1
Tue
3
Mon
Sun
27
20
13
6
Fri
28
21
14
7
Sat
SUGGESTED READINGS FOR MARCH
Mar 12 Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22; Genesis
9:8-17; Ephesians 1:3-6
Mar 24 Psalm 119:9-16; Isaiah 44:1-8;
Acts 2:14-24
Mar 1 Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Psalm
22:23-31; Romans 4:13-25;
Mark 8:31-38
Mar 13 Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22; Daniel
12:5-13; Ephesians 1:7-14
Mar 25 Psalm 119:9-16;
Haggai 2:1-9, 20-23;
John 12:34-50
Mar 14 Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22; Numbers
20:22-29; John 3:1-13
Mar 26 Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29;
Deut 16:1-8; Philippians 2:1-11
Mar 15 Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 107:1-3,
17-22; Ephesians 2:1-10;
Mar 3 Psalm 105:1-11, 37-45; Genesis
Mar 27 Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29; Jeremiah
John 3:14-21
22:1-19; Hebrews 11:1-3, 13-19
33:1-9; Philippians 2:12-18
Mar
16
Psalm
107:1-16;
Exodus
Mar 4 Psalm 105:1-11, 37-45; Jeremiah
Mar 28 Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29; Jeremiah
15:22-27; Hebrews 3:1-6
30:12-22; John 12:36-43
33:10-16; Mark 10:32-34, 46-52
Mar 17 Psalm 107:1-16; Numbers
Mar 5 Psalm 19; Exodus 19:1-9a;
20:1-13; 1 Corinthians 10:6-13 Mar 29 Mark 11:1-11; Isaiah 50:4-9a;
1 Peter 2:4-10
Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians
2:5-11; Mark 14:1—15:47
Mar
18
Psalm
107:1-16;
Mar 6 Psalm 19; Exodus 19:9b-15;
Isaiah 60:15-22; John 8:12-20
Acts 7:30-40
Mar 30 Isaiah 42:1-9; Psalm 36:5-11;
Mar 19 Psalm 51:1-12; Isaiah 30:15-18;
Hebrews 9:11-15; John 12:1-11
Mar 7 Psalm 19; Exodus 19:16-25;
Hebrews 4:1-13
Mark 9:2-8
Mar 31 Isaiah 49:1-7; Psalm 71:1-14; 1
Mar 8 Exodus 20:1-17; Psalm 19;
Mar 20 Psalm 51:1-12; Exodus 30:1-10;
Corinthians 1:18-31; John
1 Corinthians 1:18-25; John
Hebrews 4:14—5:4
12:20-36
2:13-22
Mar 21 Psalm 51:1-12; Habakkuk
Mar 9 Psalm 84; 1 Kings 6:1-4, 21-22;
3:2-13; John 12:1-11
1 Corinthians 3:10-23
Mar 22 Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm
Mar 10 Psalm 84; 2 Chronicles 29:1-11,
51:1-12; Hebrews 5:5-10;
16-19; Hebrews 9:23-28
John 12:20-33
Reprinted from Sundays and Seasons.com, copyright 2006 Augsburg Fortress.
Used by permission of Augsburg Fortress. License #26639.
Mar 11 Psalm 84; Ezra 6:1-16;
Mar 23 Psalm 119:9-16; Isaiah 43:8-13;
Mark 11:15-19
2 Corinthians 3:4-11
Mar 2 Psalm 105:1-11, 37-45; Genesis
21:1-7; Hebrews 1:8-12
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