The Spirit of Immanuel

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1 The Spirit of Immanuel October Now there are varieties of Gifts, but the same Spirit. Immanuel Lutheran Church Worship Services Sundays, 8:30 am Sunday School 9:30 am for Pre-school through High School Weekly Fellowship Choir and Chimes Prayer Chain Pastor Tom Krieger Interim Minister Council President Dan Harms Church Secretary Cindy Wilson There are so many people to thank for their contributions to another great day of God s Work - Our Hands Day. From the initial planting, mulching, and harvesting of potatoes; to the volunteers who brought materials for making blankets, and those who bought tickets for the donated quilt. We also thank our coordinators and Marcia Buchs, for taking fabulous pictures of our events! Corinthians 12:4

2 From the Interim Pastor Church Council Minutes August 14, 2017 ATTENDANCE: Dan Harms, Don Brucker, Pastor Tom, Tracy Harms, Terry Bose, Dan Kukuck, Mike Petersen, Lindsey Rinkenberger, Elton Mau, Suzie Kukuck Pastor Tom opened the meeting with devotions about God s mercy and forgiveness. Jamie Witte from Church Mutual reviewed our policy and coverage. She will be sending some additional quotes for added coverage for the council to review. Secretary s Report: The July 10 minutes were read. Dan K. motioned to approve the minutes and Don seconded. Motion carried. Financial Reports: Mike went over the July reports. Lindsey motioned to accept and Don seconded. Motion carried. Pastor s Report: Pastor shared his July report. Terry motioned to approve, and Dan K. seconded. Motion carried. Old Business: P & L Construction gave a bid of $ for repair of the two doors near the organ, the east door, and the back door. Dan K. motioned to accept the bid and Elton seconded. Motion carried. Dan Harms discussed with Kent Petersen regarding the cemetery paying a portion of the cost to repair and seal the asphalt. The church will pay $ and the cemetery costs will be $ Don motioned to accept the bid and Elton seconded. Motion carried. Mike made a motion to purchase a new microphone/headset using memorial money and Tracy seconded. Motion carried. New Business: After discussion among the council a motion was made by Lindsey and seconded by Tracy to allow Pastor Tom to set up a discussion regarding Same Gender Marriages. Kori Yergler has returned from her 11 month mission trip and would like to share with us some of her Council Members Dan Harms experiences. This has Suzie Kukuck tentatively been set for September 17 th. Pastor Tom shared with us that he has added pages to the Trinity website that will include Immanuel s monthly newsletter. The Website is fairburytlc.com Elton Mau Mike Petersen Lindsey Rinkenberger Don Brucker Terry Bose Next Council meeting is Monday, September 14th at 7:00 p.m. Dan K. made a motion to adjourn and Don seconded. Motion carried. We closed with The Lord s Prayer. Respectfully submitted. Suzie Kukuck Dan Kukuck Tracy Harms Parish Education Committee Louann Harms Jeanie Weber Yvonne Becker Rebecca Casson

3 From the Pastor Trick or Treat meals A free, simple hot dog meal is served to the public (all children & families) during trick or treating (4:30-7:00) Halloween, October 31 at Trinity Lutheran Church! Reformation Sunday October 29 Immanuel Lutheran Church, Colfax + Trinity Lutheran Church, Fairbury will celebrate the 500 th Anniversary of the Reformation with St. Paul Lutheran Church, Chatsworth St. John Lutheran Church, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Forrest 2:08 p.m. Music on the Move November 5 The Prairie Central Clergy Association (PCCA) invites you to Fairbury to share a progressive style musical celebration. We begin with the Immanuel Chime Choir, and the vocals of Melissa Nagel, at Trinity Lutheran Church. The afternoon goes like this: Trinity Lutheran 1 st Presbyterian Faith Fellowship 1 st Baptist 1 st Methodist + coffee house Thanksgiving Immanuel Lutheran Church is invited to an early Thanksgiving potluck meal at Trinity Lutheran Church, Fairbury on Sunday, November 12 starting about 11:00am. Turkey will be provided. Communion Immanuel Lutheran Church Council leaves it up to parents to decide if their children may celebrate Communion before they are confirmed. This invitation begins now, in this month of the 500 th anniversary of the Reformation. Children with permission may reach out for Communion, and children waiting to commune are asked to cross their arms, that they may hear a blessing. LGBTQ The afternoon of December 3 Immanuel Lutheran Church, Colfax will hold its first discussion about ministry with LBGTQ persons. We will begin with the basics: How do we read the Bible? With 72% voting in favor September 17, Trinity Lutheran Church, Fairbury decided the pastor may preside at weddings of people who are LGBTQ.

4 C o n g re g at i on A ct i vi t i e s Members of Both Immanuel and Trinity Lutheran are invited to an All-Church Wiener Roast on Sunday, October 8th at 5:00 pm. Connie Petersen has offered to host this event at her home located at E North Rd., Cooksville (2 miles east of Cooksville on Hwy 165). Those who are able to attend are asked to bring a dish to share, wiener roasting sticks, and lawn chairs. Hot Dogs, Buns, Drinks and Table service will be provided. LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF 2017 For the many things you do... Hi GaryTHANK YOU SO MUCH for all of the beautiful potatoes!!!! We gave them out yesterday + everyone loved them SO much. Everyone was super excited how fresh they were and that they had just been harvested just for them. That doesn't happen to our neighbors in West Humbolt park very often! Thanks and God bless, Sr. Stephanie Here is text from a Thank you we rec'd from St. Vincent de Paul Society in Bloomington FLEECE TIE BLANKETS - 17 BABY CARE KITS 13 PERSONAL CARE KITS - 11 FABRIC KITS 5 THANKS (this is from the mission in Chicago) QUILTS totally awesome total when we only meet a few times each year, but so many work at home too. SCHOOL KITS 18 & BARS OF SOAP 35 pounds *** Dedication of these items and a Free Will Offering for Shipping the boxes will be collected on Sunday, October 22nd. Thank you to all of you who were able to come to the wedding shower and to all of you who were so generous and gave gifts! It does not go unnoticed! Your generosity and love and compassion are what have made me love Immanuel and I couldn't be more proud to be a member of this church! ~ Briana Smith Dear Friend, Thank you for your generous donation of potatoes on September 11 to the St. Vincent de Paul Society. We distribute food to those in need on Mondays at Holy Trinity Church Parish Center. In July we provided 1300 families with groceries helping to feed 4907 children and adults. Your generosity is very much appreciated. Jim Tuite and Dorothy Deany, Co-presidents. The Colfax Restoration Project greatly appreciates the delicious breakfast the Immanuel Lutheran Church served on our Town Improvement Day on September 23. It was a great way to begin the day for our 100+ volunteers. Thank you for your generosity!

5 October 2017 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 Tyson & Stephanie Heisner Kenadee Casson 2 Ashley Ralph 3 Abrielle Cavinder 4 Gabi Wagoner :00pm All-Church Weiner Roast Connie Petersen Home, rural Cooksville 9 Council Meeting 7:00 pm Jeanie Weber Ainsley Kratochvil Ashlyn Kratochvil Loren Schuler Logan Wagoner 16 Kylie Miller Jackson Pierce 19 Greg Milton Matt Harms Chad Hoffman Jared Poppe 22 Stellan Breeding Stuart Smith 23 Derek Powell 24 Dan & Kim Streenz Brian Harris 25 Josh & Erin Ifft Kurt Miller Donna Poppe Caleb Wilson 29 Reformation Services Terry Bose Tomorrow - Nov. 5th - Music on the Move at Fairbury Churches Worship Assistants Date Reader Greeters Communion Ushers / Acolytes October 1 Chuck Weber Matt Harms Delmar & Joyce Miller Kourtney & Kolton B. October 8 Jerry Wilson Andrew & Stephanie Harper Ainsley & Ashlyn K. Oct. 15 Amy Winterland Jeff & Megan Harris Mike & Kimberly Petersen Ella P., Zach C. Oct. 22 Dee Winterland John & Cindy Harris Peyton R., Ty Harms Oct. 29 Lisa Winterland Chad & Janelle Hoffman Norman & Karen Harms Dan & Kevin Harms Nov. 5 Keith Winterland Ron & Deb Jaskowiak John & Cindy Harris Shannon & Alison R.

6 Immanuel Lutheran Church PO Box E North Road Colfax, Illinois Newsletter information or member phone & address changes may be sent to Cindy Wilson at God s Work - Our Hands Day September 10, 2017