Apostolic Voices (Men's Gospel Choir)

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1 Altar Guild Susan Craven All women of Immanuel are eligible and encouraged to be members of the Altar Guild. Members are responsible for setting up the communion bread and wine for each service. The communion ware and linens are kept clean. Candles are checked for enough oil. Paraments are changed according to the Season or Sunday. Each month 3 women serve at one of the 4 weekend services. Apostolic Voices (Men's Gospel Choir) Audio Visual Gene Hilgendorf gemar64@yahoo.com Calling all men with angelic voices! If you've got the ability and the heart to sing God's praises, come and join us as we start this new endeavor. The group will sing a couple times throughout the year. Practices will be determined by the director. Mark Kaiser markhomevideostudio@gmail.com Coordinates and runs sound, lighting and visual equipment for worship services, school, and special events. Volunteers are needed and encouraged. Christianity 101 Pastor Jason Auringer jauringer@ilcsw.net Interested in learning more about what Immanuel teaches and believes? Join our next Christianity 101 Class to learn the basics about Christianity and God s Word. College and Military Liaison Confirmation Roseanna Edwards roseanna.edwards@gmail.com Care group to show support for students away at college and serving in the military. Pastor Jason Auringer and Troy Miller, DCE jauringer@ilcsw.net or tmiller@ilcsw.net Confirmation is a two-year program that runs from Labor Day to Palm Sunday. Normally, students begin Confirmation class in the 6th grade and are confirmed in their 7th grade year. Connection Band Mike Schlipp mschlipp@ilcsw.net The connection band is open to anyone high school age and older who enjoys the contemporary worship style and wants to help lead the Connection Service. If you sing or play an instrument (guitar, piano, drums, etc.) give Mike a call. Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:00. Counters (Money) Sue Ebert bookkeeper@ilcsw.net Rotating teams count, deposit and record member contributions by envelope number to designated funds using contribution and membership computer software. Page 1 Volunteers are encouraged. MAT Database March 2018

2 Facility Support Festival Choir (Adult) Anna Brandt Volunteers of skilled tradesmen who would volunteer their time or give us a reduced rate for electrical, plumbing, carpentry or painting work are greatly appreciated. Gene Hilgendorf gemar64@yahoo.com This group is open to anyone high school age and older who loves to sing. The choir will be preparing a variety of choral music from the great composers to the modern choral works. Practice is on Thursdays from 7:00 to 8:30. Performances are on select Saturdays and Sundays and festival days. Funeral Circle Karen Williams bkwilliams@gmail.com When a member of the congregation passes away the circle will serve a lunch, provided by family and friends, following the funeral service. Funeral Ushers Ray Ungemach UNGEMACH9@aol.com When a member of the congregation passes away the funeral ushers help assist during the visitation (if at the church) and the funeral. Greeters Becky Stille bcstille@centurytel.net Two greeters are needed each of the 4 weekend services - Saturday 5:00, Sunday 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 plus all special services. Duties include handing out the Pulse and greeting and directing visitors. Serving duties are usually once a month. Junior High Youth Group Kitchen and Pantry Troy Miller, DCE tmiller@ilcsw.net Our Junior High Youth (5th-7th) meet several times a month for fun events, service projects and open gym. We have a lot of fun. Be sure to check out the Youth Bulletin Board or the Church Calendar. Darlene Whited darlene_whited@yahoo.com This Ministry Action will address sanitation, food safety and organization to promote pride and safety in the Fellowship Hall kitchen and pantry. Landscaping Susan Maag susan@slmconsult.com Landscaping is on an as needed basis. Lawn Care Dennis Jokerst djokerst@yahoo.com Weekly lawn work throughout the grass growing season. Lay Readers Kim Kisling kimberly.kisling@druryhotels.com or Readers are needed at the 8:00 am and 11:00 am worship inkpr1@aol.com services each weekend and most special services. A reader will usually only be responsible for one service a month. Page 2 MAT Database March 2018

3 Lutherans For Life Molissa Harms Each Lutheran Church in the St. Charles area has a life contact representative. The primary focus of the chapter is education on the sanctity of life from natural conception to natural death. Being a part of the St. Charles County Lutherans for Life is a great way to be informed on Life issues. Mary Martha Thrift Shop Joann Palmer jpalmer@centurylink.net The Mary-Martha Thrift Shop is a not-for-profit Christian endeavor sponsored by churches in the Wentzville area. Immanuel is one of eight churches that provides volunteer services for 1 week at a time. The week involves accepting and sorting clothing, small household items and décor and children's toys and games. Proceeds from sales are distributed by the Thrift Shop Board to the churches involved and other local charities. Volunteering involves a 3 1/2 hour shift during the week. Times and dates are announced in the Pulse. Meal Dana Demien or church@ilcsw.net When we are contacted about a need, we will activate the other members of the team on a rotating basis. This meal team will be available to help coordinate meals for an individual, a family or as we did last year, hundreds of meals for Officers dealing with the Ferguson crisis. Men's Fellowship Darwin Zimmerman dzimmerman@centurytel.net Gathering of men at various times during the year. Watch worship folder for upcoming events. New Member Jerry Beck jbeck1946@hotmail.com This team comes into action at every new member class. New member sponsors are assigned and this team coordinates the new member luncheon. Nursery Melissa Charter melissa.m.charter@gmail.com We encourage children of all ages to worship at our services. If needed an unstaffed cry room is available for parents and their children. Free childcare is provided in the cry room from 9:30-10:30 Sunday mornings so that parents of infants to 3 year olds can attend Adult Bible Class. Page 3 MAT Database March 2018

4 Office Suport Dana Demien or Lori Aulbert We can help you with advertisements in the Pulse and the inews, duplication jobs, small typing jobs, etc. If you have a large typing or publishing job, we have lists of people who might want to help on a case by case basis. Prayer Chain Cheryl Lynch Ilceprayerchain@aol.com The Prayer Chain is an organized chain. The Prayer Chain member receives the prayer request and then prays for the need. Updates are sent when prayer are answered. Any person who would like to pray for others and believes in the power of prayer is invited to participate. Prayer requests can be ed to Ilceprayerchain@aol.com or call the church office Senior Fellowship Trudy Demien tdemien@aol.com Group of fellowship that meets the 4th Wednesday of the month at a member s home. Pot luck lunch is served and games are played. Watch worship folder for upcoming events. Senior High Youth Group Small Group Bible Studies Small Group Bible Studies Troy Miller, DCE tmiller@ilcsw.net Our Senior High Youth (8th-12th) meet several times a month for GROW nights, FUN nights, SERVE nights and GYM nights. We have a blast growing together in God s Word, having fun at local hangout spots, serving our neighbors in the community and unwinding at Immanuel s awesome Gym and Youth Room. Be sure to check out the Youth Bulletin Board or the Church Calendar. Ray Ungemach UNGEMACH9@aol.com Small groups are a great way to grow in God s Word plus get to know new people at Immanuel. These groups of 8-12 people meet at various times and locations throughout the week. Vern Boehme vpboehme@yahoo.com Small groups are a great way to grow in God s Word plus get to know new people at Immanuel. These groups of 8-12 people meet at various times and locations throughout the week. Page 4 MAT Database March 2018

5 Son-Shine Bringers Jackie Koening Visit the sick and shut-in members of Immanuel Lutheran Church. Purpose of visit is to bring cheer and share God s word with them in devotion and prayer. Send get-well and sympathy cards in a timely manner. Remember the sick and shut-ins on holidays and make visits as often as possible. Sunday Coffee Fellowship Darlene Whited darlene_whited@yahoo.com Various groups provide treats for the fellowship time following the 8:00 service during the 9:30 Bible Study. Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study Sunday Morning Sunday School Pastor Jason Auringer jauringer@ilcsw.net Join the Immanuel community as we gather around coffee and God s Word. Every couple months this class explores new books of the Bible and topics applicable to your Christian walk. Bring your Bibles, your questions and your thirst for the Word. Aaron Richardson & Kristin Stark (Aaron) and (Kristin) ansr3223@gmail.com Your children (PS - 4th) will love experiencing the stories of the Bible through our station-style Sunday School. With rockin music, interactive lessons, silly games, and creative crafts, your children won t want to miss a week. Sunday Morning Youth Bible Study Troy Miller, DCE tmiller@ilcsw.net On Sunday mornings Immanuel s youth (5th - 12th grade) gather to study the Word. It s an awesome way to grow in your faith with other youth. Technology Ben Williams bwilliams11@gmail.com A team of volunteers who coordinate and support the Church and School s technology infrastructure, social media, and web presence. This team is open to all individuals with or without experience. Tinkers Darwin Zimmerman dzimmerman@centurytel.net Our congreational handyman team - Repair, build, and fix items in the church, as needed. Page 5 MAT Database March 2018

6 Tuesday Morning Bible Study Uganda Hearts and Hope Pastor Jason Auringer Every Tuesday morning at 6:00 or 9:30, take a break from your work to study the Word. These classes, led by Pastor Auringer, take an in depth look at books of the Bible. Topics rotate throughout the year. Bring a friend and we ll bring the coffee. Matt and Ann Fessler annfessler@aol.com Coordinates the sponsorship of a village in Uganda. May include a trip to Uganda if you wish. Uganda Hearts and Hope Jen Ritter jlcr00306@gmail.com Coordinates the sponsorship of a village in Uganda. May include a trip to Uganda if you wish. Ushers Terry Stricker tms924@aol.com Ushers assist the Worship Captains with collection of the offering, with communion, and general direction and control of the congregation during services. They direct the acolytes in lighting the altar candles, carry and place the processional cross to and from the altar. Help visitors and members with directions, general assistance and explanation of service procedures. Vacation Bible School Troy Miller, DCE tmiller@ilcsw.net Kids love Immanuel s annual Vacation Bible School. Through music, games, snacks, lessons and crafts, kids of all ages have a blast growing closer to their relationship to Jesus Christ. Visitor Outreach Sam Miles milessj@pacbell.net This team reaches out to visitors on a weekly basis with information about services, transfers, etc. Wedding Coordinator Wedding Coordinator Emily Nissing enissing@hotmail.com Coordinates weddings that are held at Immanuel. Works with the bride and her family to make sure the day runs smoothly. Carol Miller padutch@hotmail.com Coordinates weddings that are held at Immanuel. Works with the bride and her family to make sure the day runs smoothly. Page 6 MAT Database March 2018

7 Women Fellowship Darlene Whited Gathering of women once a month at various locations for lunch. Women in Mission (Ladies Aid) Worship Assistants & Captains Worship Assistants & Captains Kay Haskins kayhaskins729@gmail.com Ladies Aid of Immanuel, Wentzville is a member society of the Lutheran Women s Missionary League (LWML) of the St. Charles Zone of the Missouri District. Each member receives a mite box to prayerfully collect money for mission project grants in the Missouri and National mission fields. Mites are gathered at monthly meetings in a worshipful setting and dedicated to the work of the Lord. All women of the congregation are invited to attend meetings on the 1st Thursday of the month from September thru June. We have a wonderful fellowship with spiritual growth to serve the Lord with gladness. Projects include:quilt tying, Christmas Bazaar in November, Prayer Day and salad supper and Mother- Daughter Banquet in May. Check the Pulse for meeting times. Ray Ungemach UNGEMACH9@aol.com Oversee the non-pastoral elements of worship, process the cross, assist the pastors in offering & distribution of the elements. Also answer question regarding communion and relay to pastors. Vern Boehme vpboehme@yahoo.com Oversee the non-pastoral elements of worship, process the cross, assist the pastors in offering & distribution of the elements. Also answer question regarding communion and relay to pastors. Page 7 MAT Database March 2018