Beachbody Fit Event

 

There will be a Beachbody Fit Club event at Immanuel on Saturday, June 28, 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. For details, contact Erin Wester at 262-745-0789.

 

Community Connections Meal

 

Sunday, July 13, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. join us for our first community meal, providing a nutritious meal, access to community resources and new friendships. The meal is a free gift.

 

Starting Thursday, August 21^st, meals will be on the 3^rd Thursday of each month, from 5:15 - 6:30 p.m. All are welcome!

 

Relay For Life

 

Immanuel is sponsoring a team at the "Relay For Life" of Walworth County on July 18, 2014. Sign-up with Sara Wahlstedt or Ashley Miu- Alexander to walk or help the American Cancer Society fight against cancer. Look for a sign-up sheet and details for this event at the church Welcome Center.

 

Uganda Children's Choir

 

The Uganda Children's Choir will be at Immanuel the week-end of September 4-6. The children are ages 9-11 in 2^nd and 3^rd grade. We will need housing for 2 nights for 20 children and 8 adults. If you can host, please let Pastor Mary Ann know. They will perform a concert on Friday, September 5^th at Immanuel for the entire community. Their music will bless you in unimaginable ways. The concert will be from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Invite your friends and save the date!

 

St. Vincent De Paul (Milwaukee) Soup Kitchen

 

The Soup Kitchen needs basic toiletries, towels and men's underwear, and ESPECIALLY MEN'S JEANS. Please bring them to the church office. Thanks!

 

Agape House Full-Time Ministry Position

 

A Resident Assistant for a full-time Ministry position at Agape House in Walworth, Wisconsin is available. This young women would mentor girls in the home, life skills, offering them the love of the Lord and support they need while helping them overcome the hurts from their past. Room and board are part of the salary. Contact us via email at office@agapehouseforgirls.org or call 262-275-6466.

 

Welcome Volunteers

 

Do you love meeting new people? Would you be excited to welcome newcomers to worship and to describe ministry opportunities to them? If so, you're a perfect fit to help staff our "Welcome Center!" We need volunteers to serve at 9:00 a.m. or at 10:45 a.m. in order to welcome our guests. Please sign up on the worship card if you can help. Thanks!

 

Fellowship Hour

 

If you can help staff our "Coffee Hour" it would bless a huge number of people! We need folks to bring goodies, to help serve or to clean up. Thanks! Please sign up on the worship card.

 

Meals on Wheels Volunteers Needed

 

We are looking for volunteers to substitute or help occasionally with Meals on Wheels. Please contact Pauline Malsch at 262-248-6050.

 

Side By Side

 

Side By Side is a collaborative ministry between area churches and civic groups that raises funds to help individuals and families in crisis in the Lake Geneva Area School District. Help is available with rent, utilities and prescriptions.

 

Side By Side Screening

 

Side By Side screening is the 3rd Tuesday of each month, July 15th^th, at 7:00 p.m. at the First Congregational UCC Church, 715 Wisconsin Street, Lake Geneva. Funds are available for rental assistance, utilities and prescription medicines. Applicants must reside in the Lake Geneva School District. Bring a copy of the bill you need help paying.

 

Upcoming Side By Side Fundraisers

(Tickets available in church office)

 

Dinner at Simple: Tuesday, July 29^th, with seating at 5, 6, and 7 p.m.

 

Studio Winery: Monday, August 18^th, 6-8 p.m. Tickets are $10 each for a delightful evening.

 

Lutherdale Fest Quilt Auction

 

The Lutherdale Fest Quilt Auction is Saturday, August 9^th, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Lutheradale, N7891 US Hwy 12, Elkhorn, WI 53121. The live auction starts at 10:00 a.m. There will be silent auction baskets, food concessions, crafts and odds & ends, door prizes, fresh baked goods & pies, etc. Contact Lutherdale at 262-742-2352 or www.lutherdale.org

 

In Need of Prayer Shawls?

 

If anyone you know needs a prayer shawl, please ask at the office. They are available to anyone in distress. They are made with Christ's love by church members, to wrap you or a loved one in comfort and prayers. Call Karen Stein at 262-203-5260 or Donna Hove at 262-749-0599, for more information. Blessings, Nurse Karen

 

The "Pillowcase "Ministry

 

Beautiful handmade pillowcases are available for seriously ill children to have at the hospital or at home during their convalescence. The therapeutic effect they have is definitely a gift from Heaven!! Please let the office know of your need.

 

Blood Pressure Checks

 

Immanuel will have blood pressure checks after the 1^st service on the 3^nd Sunday of each month in Pastor Mary Ann's office.

 

Health Newsletter

 

"By the word of the LORD were the heavens made, their starry host by the breath of his mouth." Psalm 33:6 

 

In this month's health newsletter, Parish Nurse, Karen Stein, addresses Dental Care. Check out Karen's newsletter at www.immanuellakegeneva.org and click on "July Health Newsletter". Copies are available at church.

 

Card Ministry

 

Our Card Ministry will gather on Thursday, July 17^th at 6:30 p.m. at church. This fabulous group creates greeting cards to encourage folks who are ill, hospitalized, or grieving. All are welcome - and there is no cost to participate!

 

Feed My Starving Children

 

Evie and Dennis Schulz are launching a "Feed My Starving Children Mobile Event" Immanuel Team and will serve as our Team Captains. You are invited to a "Feed My Starving Children" dinner on Sunday, August 3^rd, from 5-6 p.m. at Immanuel. We will enjoy a simple baked potato dinner with toppings, beverages and dessert together. Evie and Dennis will give a presentation on this amazing feeding ministry. We will all have the opportunity to also sign-up for a 2 hour shift on Saturday, October 4^th with Christians from all over our area to help package meals that will be sent to the hungry around the world. Watch for more information and dates the dates!!!

 

AA Meetings

 

AA Meetings: Our Women's AA Meeting - Sundays at 4:00 p.m. in the Community Room to the left of the Fellowship Hall. Open AA Meetings - Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m. at Immanuel in the Community Room.

 

Weight Watchers Meeting

 

Weight Watchers meet at Immanuel on Mondays at 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the Youth Room, just off the Fellowship Hall. Leader: Deb Olkives, 262-496-9965, debdo@wi.rr.com; Weight Watchers Hotline 1-866-204-2885.

 

Coupons for Servicemen and Women

 

Servicemen can use all coupons (except restaurant and store specific). If possible, please cut them out before you bring them in. Thank you from Mary Rose Long and the American Legion Auxiliary.

 

WC Food Pantry

 

The WC Food Pantry is open Wednesdays from 1:00-5:00 PM, and Saturdays from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM, on the corner of Highway H North and Hwy. NN. They are in desperate need of dish soap.

 

The Lake Geneva Food Pantry

 

The Lake Geneva Food Pantry is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9:00 - 11:30 AM at First Congregational Church, 715 Wisconsin Street. 262-248-2337.

      

    

 

+ Glenda Hill, a friend of the congregation, who was injured in an auto accident in April, is recuperating and rehabilitating nicely but slowly at Willowfield in Delavan. She sends heartfelt thanks for all prayers, notes, cards, and calls, and is amazed, thrilled and impressed by the Card Ministry's creation.

 

+ Thank you to all who have worked on landscaping and on our watering team. You are a gift!

 

+ A big thank you to Chad and Amy Bittner and Next Door Pub for providing a pizza dinner for our High School Mission Team Meeting, as individuals made final preparations for their trip to Puerto Rico.

 

+ Thank you to Mickey's Friday morning Bible Study group, Immanuel Quilters and Pete and Pam Juergens for purchasing a blind for the storage room. Mickey Tolar

 

+ Thanks to Jubilate choir who sang a poignant patriotic medley "Of Thee I Sing Medley" on May 25^th to honor our veterans and all those who have served. The Memorial weekend tribute wouldn't be complete without singing some of our favorite, powerful patriotic songs. Special thanks to the group for singing at all three worship services, blessing God and congregants with uplifting music! Enjoy a recording here: http://youtu.be/RFfQcHxIjGw

 

+ A special thank you to all our Just for Kids, Early Release Day, and Sunday School Teachers for another great year helping kids! Your compassion and dedication were amazing!

 

+ Thanks to Raya Hickey for singing "Butterfly Kisses" at all three services on Father's Day! The poignant text, "She was sent here from heaven and she's daddy's little girl", evoked a special message for all the fathers and men in our lives! Listen here: http://youtu.be/EH2wJGCIoQw  

 

+ Our heartfelt gratitude to all of our Immanuel friends who remembered us at a very difficult time. Your calls, cards and prayers during Clarence's illness were much appreciated. Special thanks to Pastors Mary Ann and Mark for all their love, support and prayers we all needed. To all Immanuel members who brought food for my husband's funeral luncheon, to all who set-up, served the lunch, and then clean-up. Thank you, thank you, my dear friends with heats that care. Lovingly, Muriel Thompson and family

+ Thanks to Annie Gaugert for her dynamic and inspiring sharing of God's Word at Our Father's Day worship services.

 

+ Thank you to Pat Stockdale for her donation of the tractor / lawn mower to Immanuel. We appreciate your gift.