WEEKLY BULLETIN Sunday September 16, 2018 9:00 am Wednesday Sept 19, 2018 6:30 pm Pastor Paul Brown Today s Lessons Isaiah 50:4-9a Psalm 116:1-9 James 3:1-12 Mark 8:27-38 Next Week s lessons September 23 Jeremiah 11:18-20 Psalm 54 James 3:13 4:3, 7-8a Mark 9:30-37
CHURCH ACTIVITIES Youth News September Events Wednesday Schedule WOW kids 3:15-5:15 6:30 Worship and Large Group Confirmation 7:15-8:00 Confirmation Small Group TODAY Sunday School Sunday School Teacher Installa on September 23 No Sunday School GIFT Sunday 3 rd Graders Receive Bibles, everyone in the congregation should bring their Bibles! 2019 Mission Trip Meeting September 30 No Sunday School GIFT Sunday Acolyte training for everyone in the congregation following worship in the sanctuary What are GIFT Sundays? Generations in Faith Together On the 4 th and 5 th Sunday of each month either during worship or immediately following in the fellowship hall, we will participate in an intergenerational activity to grow in our faith together. (There is no Sunday School on GIFT Sundays). On GIFT Sundays younger and older generations are encouraged to serve together!
BUY A KID A BIBLE On September 23 we will give our 3 rd grade children a Spark Bible during worship. We would like to offer all children in the congregation a Bible. We will have Spark Story Bibles available for PreK to 2 nd grade and the Spark Bible for older children. Be part of this important ministry and BUY A KID IN OUR CONGREGATION A BIBLE! Write checks to Immanuel Story Bible Ages PreK to 2 nd Grade - $20.00 Spark Bible 3 rd Grade & up - $25.00 Mission Trip 2019 Anyone interested in being a part of the mission trip for 2019. Please meet in the sanctuary after church on Sept. 23 rd. Ages are middle school and up. We do have some trips that we have found. However, do some research and bring trips you are interested in doing. The meeting will start at 10:30.
Christian Testimony PRESENTED BY: Cory Greenwood Immanuel Lutheran Church October 3 rd, 7:00 pm Student Grades 6-12 & All Adults Welcome! Bring Friends! Area churches are invited! Sharing The Story Of God s Love To Set Others Free: Cory always knew about God and called himself a Christian but it wasn t until the age of 22 that he really put meaning to that title. That year Cory encountered God s relentless love in huge ways and experienced Him in a completely different way. Since then he has been fascinated with exploring just how scandalous God s love is! Beyond the testimony: Cory will take his testimony message deeper by explaining the love that transformed him and then challenging others to rise up. If God did all of this for us; what are we going to do with it? Be the ONE: One Moment, One Decision, One Act Can Change Someone s Life Forever. This program will change the way you look at every interaction you make. You will be challenged to be the difference in someone s life. ONE simple act can change someone s life forever.
INFORMATION Flowers at the altar today are given by Richard and Audrey Davidson in loving memory of Clairmont and Evelyn Keeler who were devoted parents and faithful members of Immanuel Lutheran Church. OCTOBER SERVICE MINISTRY TEAM: It s time to gather and share our gifts in the planning for Wednesday/Sunday services during the month of October. We will meet TODAY in the Fellowship Hall right after the 9:00 am service. Grab a cup of coffee and a treat and gather around the table for a little conversation and fellowship. If you are unable to attend, please call Lori Wendorff at 763-389- 0005 and let us know what you are willing to do in service to our Lord! Thank You for sharing your talents/gifts with Immanuel!! GERMAN SUPPER.. OCTOBER 1 ST The 2018 German Supper will soon be here. It takes many workers and donations to make this event happen. We hope you can get involved by donating your time or donating food items. Cash donations are also welcome and can be made at the Church office or given to Cindy Smith. These contributions will help defray the cost of items like meat bacon, and bread. We will donate 10% of the proceeds to the Princeton Pantry and 90% to the Principal Only fund.
The sign up sheets for workers and food donations are posted in the Gathering Area. Plan now what you can donate for the supper as well as what crafts and baked goods you may want to contribute. Tickets will go on sale TODAY and also be available in the church office and at the door. Prices are: Adults - $10.00, Children 10 and under - $5.00. Serving times are on 15 minute increments from 5:00 6:30. Thank you in advance for your participation and support in making this a success. Questions can be referred to the following Chairpersons. Cindy Smith Tammy Mellen Sandy Embertson GERMAN SUPPER CRAFT AND BAKE SALE OCTOBER 1, 2018 German Supper Craft and Bake Sale is October 1. Items can be brought to the church on Sunday, September 30 th from 2:00-5:00 pm or Monday, October, 1 from 1:00-4:00 pm. This year we are asking that only handmade items and baked goods be brought. We will not be accepting any used or garage sale items. Thanks in advance for your cooperation. Also please price your items prior to bringing them. If any questions, please call Mardy Butterfield at 763-389-1199.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE The Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at Immanuel on September 22, 2018, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. You can sign up at 1-800-733-2767. You can also just walk-in. There is a great need for blood and platelets. This year you receive a coupon by email for a free haircut at Sports Clips Haircuts if you provide blood or platelets from September 1-30, 2018. THANK YOU! Dear friends of the Pantry: Thank you for your donation of 39 items/10 quilts for the month(s) of June thru July. We appreciate your you! the Princeton Pantry Board of Directors Operation Christmas Child This is the season of preparing for school. While you are out shopping for your children please keep in mind our annual Shoebox Collection project. There are great bargains on school supplies in August & September. Please
consider taking a child with you to select items and then have a (packing party). This is a fun, learning experience about children in other countries and sharing with them our blessings. Here is a list of suggested items to include in a box. There is an extensive material list on line under Samaritan s Purse/Operation Christmas child with FAQ and suggestions for boys and girls in all age groups. Thank you so much for your continuing support and commitment to this project. School Supplies Watercolor set Sunglasses Pencils canvas or paper Solid deodorant Small manual pencil Playdough (Consider sharpener adding plastic cookie Clothing Colored pencils cutters as non-sharp Shirts and pants Pencil case utensils the child can Pillowcase dress Crayons use with playdough.) (loose-fitting sundress) Markers Stickers Underwear Pens Skipping rope/jump rope Shoes and socks Coloring pads Flip-flops Coloring books Health Supplies Hat/scarf/mittens Picture book comb Sunglasses Notebooks Hairbrush Tote bag/purse Glue stick (Do not in- Toothbrush Hair bows clude liguid glue.) Washcloth Friendship bracelets Small adhesive tape Bar soap, washcloths (woven with yarn or Calculator Blanket embroidery thread)
Misc. Solid lip balm or lip- Stuffed animal Tape Measure stick An outfit of clothing to Sewing kit Doll wear Manicure set Soccer ball (Make Small musical instru- Hand tools sure to include a ment (such as a har- Jewelry manual air pump so monica or woodwind Hair decore that the ball can be recorder) Compact mirror reinflated.) Please include $9.00 per box for shipping and attach a Boy/girl tag with age group and a large rubber band around the box. Do Not Include Candy, toothpaste; gum; used or damaged items; warrelated items such as toy guns, knives, or military figures; chocolate or food; seeds; fruit rolls or other fruit snacks; drink mixes (powdered or liquid); liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers; aerosol cans.
Adult Study for Parents Holding Your Family Together Course Wednesdays (following worship) from 7:15-8:00 pm beginning September 26 Holding Your Family Together course is a workable, powerful, plan based on a simple nightly routine: Share, Read, Talk, Pray, Bless. This is FAITH5, a tried and true plan which seeks to bring family members closer together with each other and with God. The cost of the course is $13.00. Please call or sign-up at the church to register. New Member Informational Gathering: Another class is being held TODAY for anyone interested in learning more about our church, Immanuel. Get a cup of coffee and join us for this informational meeting on all the happenings at Immanuel TODAY after the 9:00 am service in the Fellowship Hall. WE WELCOME YOU!!
The whole seating area of the Sanctuary is looped to help with hearing. If you have a telephone switch or T-Coil in your hearing aid, all you have to do is switch it on or it may automatically turn on when in the loop. You will hear directly from the PA System and clarity is amazing. Connection Cards. We are using what we call Connection Cards which are found in the hymnal racks. People in the pews are asked to share the same information they have in the past but in a different format. There is the addition of a perforated card at the bottom for visitors to take with them for information or for members to tear off to give to someone to share about Immanuel Lutheran Church. All volunteer sign-ups will be through an additional ½ sheet insert or eventually through our Welcome Center.
There is now a Prayer Request tab on the website. You can put your request on it and it will go straight to Jensine Turner and Pastor Paul. If you don t have email access, contact Jensine Turner at 763-3893193 or jensineturner01@gmail.com. OFFICE HOURS Monday through Thursday. 9:00 am 4:00 pm Friday 9:00 Noon Email: office@immanuelprinceton.org Youth & Family Office hours: Tuesday 7:30 am-3:30 pm Wednesday 1:00 pm-8:00 pm Thursday 7:30 am-3:30 pm Sunday or Wednesday Worship Email: youthandfamily@immanuelprinceton.org
If you know someone who could use a prayer shawl, contact Pat Gustafson at 389-1382 or Shirley Miller at 389-3099. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS Free Princeton Community Table Join us 5-7 pm 2018 Good Eats with Great Folks! A free community meal by Trinity Lutheran Church and Christ Our Light Catholic Church. @ Trinity Crossing 111 6 th Ave. N., Princeton. For more information contact: Either church office or princetontables@gmail..com or Find us on Facebook September 27 October 25 No November Meal December 6 Glendorado Lutheran Church Rummage Sale Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018 (8 am-7 pm) Friday, Sept. 21, 2018 (8 am-1 pm) Location: 110 186 th Ave. NE Princeton, MN Phone: 763-662-2241 Join us for Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner. Featuring: Homemade Soup, Sloppy Joes, Sandwiches, Pie & Bars served all day. Stay to shop.
Heartland Conference Gathering Fly Away With Us October 4, 2018 First Lutheran Church 424 South 8 th Street Brainerd Cost: $8.00 Meatball Supper Wednesday, September 26, 2018 5:00 pm 7:30 pm Zion Lutheran Church 245 Central Avenue South Milaca, MN Cost: Adults - $10.00 Kids (under 10) - $4.00 Zion will be having their annual Men s Meatball Supper and Women s Bazaar on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 from 5:00-7:30 pm at Zion Lutheran Church. Menu includes meatballs, mashed potatoes & gravy, garden vegetables, scalloped corn, coleslaw, bread/butter, homemade pies and beverages.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION, The Immigrants and Their Faith, By Mark Granquist Zion Lutheran Church 245 Central Avenue South Milaca, MN Thursday, September 20 th at 6:30 pm Back in the 19 th century, our church ancestors struggled when forming the Lutheran Church in Minnesota. Join us for an evening of The Immigrants and Their Faith, presented by Mark Granquist. Granquist is a Professor of the History of Christianity at Luther Seminary, a position he has held since 2007. He will lead an hour s discussion on the real people who struggled with their faith while building and maintaining their communities in the midst of a very new and very different world from that of their homeland. Free will offering and refreshments served.