Helping Fire Victims

 

Thank you to my Friday Bible Class for sorting and packing clothes for Keith & his 2 boys. We have enough children's things. Keith wears 30-32 in pants and medium shirts, if you have these items. He will need household items (dishes, pots, utensils, furniture, etc) when he finds a place to live which will be soon. Call Mickey Tolar, 248-0506 if you have items to donate and we'll make arrangements. Thanks Mickey!

 

Side By Side Fundraiser

 

The Side By Side Fundraiser will be at Simple Café on Tuesday, March 31^st, with seating at 5, 6, and 7 p.m., $10 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under. Tickets are available in between church services or by contacting Jen Castleman at 262-749-0282.

 

Volunteer Appreciation Night at Immanuel

 

Volunteer Appreciation night is Wednesday, April 15th. Please join us as we celebrate YOU! At 5:30 p.m., we will enjoy a potluck dinner with meat provided. Please bring a dish to pass. At 6:30 p.m. we will honor YOU, our volunteer. If you helped on the building team, if you picked a weed, if you helped with the worship service, if you cleaned a room, if you helped with Sunday School, Vibe, Youth Groups, in the kitchen, downstairs, upstairs, served Christ in the community, we want to honor you.

 

Community Connections Meal Committee

 

At the last Community Meal, we served about 85 meals on a very cold night. The committee was thrilled as with it being so cold we were hoping for about 40 people. We seem to be reaching more folks who need this meal. Quite a few are hearing about us from friends, or those who have attended before.

 

As a committee, we are so grateful for all the support the church membership has given us since we started in August. Donations from the congregation have included hams, turkeys, as much ground beef as we can use, fresh vegetables, fresh fruit, desserts, monetary donations and valuable volunteer time. Immanuel is truly a blessed church with so many people following what our Lord has encouraged us to do. Our church "walks the talk." Our committee is truly blessed to serve our God in this manner. Hard work, yes, of course, but the joy of the Lord is truly present in this committee. Jill Rosenthal

 

Community Connections Meal: April 16, 5:15-6:30 PM

 

The next Community Meal, providing the gifts of nourishment and fellowship is set for Thursday, April 16^th at 5:15 PM. Please sign up on the Worship Card if you can help cook, set up, serve, or clean-up for this delicious meal available to all in the surrounding communities.

 

Healthy Relationships Group for Teen Girls - APFV

 

The Association for the Prevention of Family Violence, an agency that supports survivors of domestic and sexual violence, offers a 12-week group to any teen that is interested in learning about healthy relationships.

 

Spring 2015 Schedule: Group will meet every Tuesday at 3:15pm from April 7^th to June 30^th at the APFV office (735 N Wisconsin St., Elkhorn)

 

Thrivent Social Security Workshop on Thursday, April 16^th

 

Thrivent Financial is hosting an informational workshop regarding Social Security and its role in retirement income planning here at Immanuel Lutheran on Thursday April 16^th at noon.  Please contact Joyce Nilles at 262-806-7390 to reserve your seat.  There is no charge to attend and a light meal will be served.

 

Relay For Life

 

Immanuel's Relay For Life Team will participate in the annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life Event which takes place on Friday, July 17^th at the Walworth County Fair Grounds. If you are interested in joining our team or supporting someone who is on the team with a donation, contact the church at 248-4211 or go to the Relay for Life website: www.relayforlife.org to sign-up. We are organizing a game night at church for families to raise funds for the event. Stay tuned for more information.

 

Relay for Life Fundraiser, April 17th

 

Immanuel's Relay for Life Team is having a Game Night Fundraiser on Friday, April 17^th from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church. All types of board games will be available to play. There will also be treats, lemonade and some great raffle prizes! The entire $5 donation for adults (kids are free) will go towards helping in the fight against cancer. We are in need of board games for this event so if you can lend your various board games for this fundraiser we would so appreciate it. Donors can mark the game with their last name and we will return them right away after the 17th. Please drop off your games at church.

 

Health Newsletter

 

"He sent forth his Word and healed them and rescued them from the grave." Psalm 107:20

 

Parish Nurse, Karen Stein, addresses Hepatitis C in her April newsletter:   www.immanuellakegeneva.org

 

Card Ministry

 

Our Card Ministry will gather on April 16^th at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room, to create greeting cards to encourage the ill, hospitalized, or grieving. There is no cost to participate! Join us!  

 

Immanuel's Blood Center of Wisconsin Blood Drive

 

The Blood Center of Wisconsin Drive is Thursday, May 14, 2015 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. here at Immanuel. Make an appointment online at www.bcw.edu/ImmanuelLutheran or contact Susan Krinn at 262-245-5579.

 

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.

 

Side By Side Screening

 

Side By Side screeningis the 3rd Tuesday of each month, April 21^st, at 7:00 p.m. at the First Congregational UCC Church, 715 Wisconsin Street, Lake Geneva. Funds are available for rental assistance and utilities - for those living in the Lake Geneva School District. Bring a copy of the bill you need help paying.

 

2015 Vision Walk

 

Marilyn Heiden is planning to walk in the 2015 Vision Walk again, held at the Lakefront in Milwaukee on Sunday, May 17^th. The goal of Vision Walks, held all over the U.S. is to keep fund research on eye diseases, their prevention, treatments, and cures. The Walks are organized by the Foundation Fighting Blindness. We all probably know of someone suffering from macular degeneration or some other condition. If you would like more information, and / or are interested in supporting this effort with a donation, please contact Marilyn Heiden at 262-248-6439.

 

St. Vincent De Paul (Milwaukee) Soup Kitchen

 

We are starting to collect clothes again for St. Vincent De Paul - Milwaukee Soup Kitchen. They are in need of socks, underwear, toiletries and towels. Please bring them to the church office. If you have any questions regarding clothes call Mickey Tolar at 248-0506.

 

Debtors Anonymous Meetings

 

DA, Debtors Anonymous, meets Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the Library in the church office. Is your life unmanageable because of debt? Are you sick of bouncing checks, paying late fees, & having creditors hound you? Is your marriage or other relationships in constant strife due to debt? DA Statement of purpose: to stop incurring unsecured debt one day at a time. Come join us & break free of crushing debt!

 

R.E.A.D.S. Mentor Program Needs Volunteers

 

Would you be willing to mentor a child on hour a week? The R.E.A.D.S program is Tuesday-Thursday from 8-8:30 a.m. at Eastview Elementary School. You can choose to do 1, 2 or all 3 days. If interested, contact Sarah Hatlestad at sarah.hatlestad@badger.k12.wi.us

 

Fellowship Hour

 

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

 

Habitat for Humanity

 

Habitat for Humanity in Walworth County is seeking volunteers to help with the 2015 building project in Whitewater. The build family has been chosen and the home is in the design phase. Late spring 2015 is the goal for project completion. For more information, or to volunteer, please go to www.hfh-wi-walw.huterra.com, call 262-949-0542, or e-mail habitatwalworth@sbcglobal.net.

 

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!

 

Quilters needed in our Quilting Ministry

 

If you love to quilt, or want to learn how, we welcome you on our quilting team! God continues to bless us with a growing congregation! This year we will have at least 20 high school graduates!

If you could make one or two, or even more quilts for graduates (60x80"), or baptismal quilts (42x55") - we would jump for joy! Quilts can be made with on Wednesdays at church, 9:00 AM - Noon, or at home, or both! We can provide you with the material, or you can choose your own and be reimbursed for the cost. The team will gladly teach newcomers the art of quilting! Please call Jackie Kuehl at 203-5296, or Sara Wahlsted at 203-0782 if you are interested, or with your questions. Thanks!!!

 

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.

 

In Need of Prayer Shawls?

 

Prayer shawls made with Christ's love are available through the office for anyone in distress. Wrap your loved one in comforting prayers. Call Karen Stein at 262-203-5260 or Donna Hove at 262-749-0599, for more information.

 

The "Pillowcase "Ministry

 

Adorable handmade pillowcases are available for sick or hospitalized children. Their therapeutic effect is heaven sent! Contact the office for one.

 

Blood Pressure Checks

 

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

 

AA Meetings

 

Women's AA Meeting - Sun., 4:00 p.m. in the Community Room off the Fellowship Hall. Open AA Meeting - Tues. 8:00 p.m., Community Room.

 

Weight Watchers Meeting

 

Weight Watchers - Mondays at 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the Youth Room. 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, Wednesdays from 1:00-5:00 PM, and Saturdays from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM, New Location: 205 East Commerce Court, Elkhorn, 262-723-4488. They are in desperate need of bar soap and razors.

 

The Lake Geneva Food Pantry

 

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