Day Camp Scholarships

 

Covenant Harbor Bible Camp is offering scholarship money for Immanuel kids to experience a life changing week of Day Camp during the summer. This is a wonderful opportunity for children in our congregation to try camp who might otherwise not be able to go. Brochures are available at Immanuel. Please see Pastor Mark if you have questions or are interested in having your child attend.

Little Sprouts Day Care News

 

Little Sprouts Learning Center Hours of operation are 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., for children 6 weeks through 4 K. Full-time registration is available for child care for the Fall 2015 for the following ages: 5 Full-time positions for 4-K noon drop-offs. We are looking for volunteers for child care advisory board for Fall 2015. Please call Sue Gifford at 262-812-7346 if interested.

 

Drama/Musical: The Summer Drama / Musical has been cancelled! Thanks to all who came to the initial rehearsals.
 

 

Middle School Youth Group Summer Schedule

 

Our Middle School Youth Group will have a full summer schedule with awesome activities and learning opportunities.

 

Wednesdays, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Bible Beach Bash Come join Zach Ortiz for a Bible Beach Bash through August 5^th. Middle School students are invited for a fun afternoon of learning and activities with the group. Kids should bring money for beach admission and lunch.

 

July 17^th - July 18^th Lock-In - 3:16 Youth Group will be having their first mid-summer lock in on Friday July 17^th. The lock in will be held in the lower level of Immanuel from 9pm until 8:30am the next day. The night will be filled with games, snacks, dance parties, and only a little bit of sleep! Incoming 6^th, 7^th, 8^th and freshman are invited to participate in this event. Friends and family are invited to join in. Feel free to bring your favorite snack to share!

 

Drama/Musical: The Summer Drama / Musical has been cancelled! Thanks to all who came to the initial rehearsals.

 

August 14th-15 6:30pm-3pm Fire 2015 - Immanuel is also hosting a brand new event this summer: FIRE 2015. We and 10 other local churches have partnered up to create an amazing event for middle school kids. The event will be filled with Christian speakers, Bands, and fun breakout sessions. The event is August 14th-15 6:30pm-3pm (Next Day) at our church. Cost is $10 and registration will be available in the church office.
 

High School Mission Trip

 

The 2015 High School Mission team is travelling to Harlan, Kentucky, July 6^th, to work alongside the people who live in Appalachian Mountains. Mission Trip Team - remember to bring your packed bags to church on Sunday, July 5^th by 12:15 p.m. The Team member will be commissioned at the end of each worship. If you would like to make a donation to the team, please make a check payable to Immanuel Lutheran Church and on the memo put "mission team".   Thank you!

 

High School Youth Group

 

High School Youth Group will be meeting on the 3rd Wednesday of each month (July 15 and August 19) for the summer.  Watch your email and texts for what is planned!  Any questions, please contact Carolee at 262-215-1008.

 

High School Helpers!

 

The children's program is in need of High School helpers once per month. The church is having Wednesday Worship Services on Wednesdays: July 22nd, and August 26^th. We need High School helpers to lead our elementary children in activities associated with our theme each time. Contact Katie Nagel if you are interested!
 

Relay For Life

 

Relay for Life in Walworth County is being held at the fairgrounds on July 17-18th this year in Elkhorn.  Immanuel has a small, but mighty team that would love to have more participants!!!  Funds go toward the American Cancer Society and the night is a fun, fulfilling and touching experience.  How can I help you ask?

1. Join our team and help raise funds or participate the night of the event

2. Donate to our team

3. Donate a silent auction item

4. Buy a luminaria in honor of a cancer survivor, fighter or in memory of someone lost to cancer (luminarias are the lighted candles in a bag weighted with sand and decorated with the name of the person being honored or remembered)

5.  Attend the Luminaria ceremony at 10:00 at the Walworth County Fairgrounds---names are announced during a silent ceremony that is very moving.

6. Donate baked goods to be sold or games to be played at our "campsite" during the event

We would LOVE to have more members representing Immanuel!  Cancer has touched many of our lives and the American Cancer Society is a top notch organization that provides so many resources and assistance to families and patients.

This year's theme is board games and our team is using the game of CLUE as our campsite theme.  You can donate or buy a luminaria online OR at church beginning this Sunday, June 14th. Go to online and search for team name Immanuel.

For more information please call either Linda McWherter: 262-348-1342, or Ashley Miu, 262-325-4443.

 

Health Newsletter

 

"The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace." Numbers 6: 24-26

Parish Nurse, Karen Stein, addresses Rosacea in her July newsletter:   www.immanuellakegeneva.org

 

The "Pillowcase "Ministry

 

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

 

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.

 

Healing Services

 

Healing Services are scheduled during worship on July 12! Worshipers will have the opportunity to have a prayer minister pray with them. It is extremely moving to have another believer pray with you!

 

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.

 

29^th Annual Lutherdale Fest Quilt Auction

 

The 29^th Annual Lutherdale Fest Quilt Auction is Saturday, August 8^th. For more information call 262-742-2352 ext. 103 or casey@lutherdale.org

 

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

 

The next Community Meal, providing the gifts of nourishment and fellowship is set for Thursday, July 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.

 

Side By Side Screening

 

Side By Side screeningis the 3rd Tuesday of each month, July 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.

 

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.

 

Card Ministry

 

Our Card Ministry will gather on July 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!  

 

Ronald McDonald House Charities

 

Greetings Immanuel Community! I am Stacy Dennis, member of Immanuel, wife of Matthew and mother of our 3 kiddos! I wanted to take a moment to ask for your kindness and support in running my very first FULL marathon this October: The Chicago Bank of America Marathon. That's 26.2 miles, folks! I am very scared but extremely excited in this endeavor. I am fundraising for Team Ronald McDonald House Charities, and my goal is to raise at least $1000! Please consider any donation made to the following website! Or feel free to email me personally! Thank you all and many blessings. Email: slsukopp@uwalumni.com

http://support.rmhc.org/site/TR/TeamRMHC-ChicagoMarathon/General?px=1007513&pg=personal&fr_id=1110

 

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!

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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, at 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.