Immanuel Lutheran Church
                     of Almelund, Minnesota

 

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FOOD SHELF SUNDAY FEBRUARY 5, 2012!

Food shelves have an increased demand for food due to the current economic situation…gas over $3 a gallon, the increases in food prices, job loss, and foreclosures. Times are really tough for many members of our community. This challenge goes out to the congregation…Each One, Bring One Non-Perishable Item For The Food shelf! A grocery cart is located in the back of the Narthex for your donations!

Breads, Muffins & Pastries available to all

Hundreds of loaves are free for the taking every 2nd Friday of the Month…Feb. 10, beginning approximately 3:30pm, Amador Township Offices (Old Fire-barn).

 Are you missing a cake pan, bowl, tray or other kitchen items?

Please check the church kitchen…It  may be there!

There are several kitchen items that need to be picked up.

With Soup & Sandwich starting soon we need the space for incoming soups and bars. Thank You!

HOST A COFFEE PARTY!  Every Sunday morning coffee servers are needed.  The Sign-up Sheet is located by the serving window outside the church kitchen.

The offerings collected at Sunday coffee time pay for two-thirds of each Luther Point Campership for our kids…your volunteer participation funds this ministry. P.S. - Don’t be intimidated by the Coffee Machine or Dishwasher…someone is available to help get you started.  Call the church office if you want more info.

NEW OR NEXT TO NEW BEDDING NEEDED by the North Branch Food Pantry for their clients. Call Lori Daman if you have sheets, pillows, blankets, quilts (or you are invited to create a quilt) to give to families who receive a bed donated by Slumberland.  A nice set of bedding would be much appreciated.  651-674-8313.

 


Annual MEETING

February 5th

Following Worship

The Church Council will serve us coffee and goodies in the Fellowship Hall as we tend to the business of the church.

Plan to attend!

 

 OFFICIAL WELCOME TO OUR FRIEND & MEMBER PASTOR TOM NIELSEN!

Pastor Tom will be taking care of our ministerial needs until our interim pastor arrives in mid -February.    If you need to reach a pastor, please contact Pastor Tom at Church:  651-583-2340, Home:  651-257-3224 or on his cell phone:  651-208-6872.  Thank  you Pastor Tom, for being our interim-interim!

Welcome Aboard! 

Several changes have happened inside Immanuel’s doors. 

Merrie Tolzmann stepped into the Church Office as Secretary.   Stephanie Wendel has been hired as our Financial Secretary.  Alice Burnside and Dana Mary Johnson are our new pursers, with alternates Pat Remer, Diane Johnson and Wendy DeVault. Pastor Tom will be filling in until our Interim Pastor Tom Hansen comes to us.   Please bear with all the changes that Immanuel will be going through during this transitional period and keep Merrie, Stephanie, Alice, Dana, Pat, Diane, Wendy and Pastor Tom in your prayers as they begin their new leadership positions in Immanuel’s ministry. 

 

Church Librarians Sought! 

Please contact the church office if you are interested in helping out in our church library!  Thank you to Linda Peterson for offering to lead the group.  We will meet on Tues., Feb. 14 at 10:00am in the Library!  If you are unable to attend at that time let Linda or the church office know of your interest.

 

Volunteers are needed for  Altar Guild

Can you help set up for

Holy Communion,

Order Flowers,

Change Paraments on the Altar?

We need people responsible during the months of March and August,  (These two months are the easiest to complete because there are no flowers during Lent and August has green paraments all month so they would not have to be changed.)  Altar Guild members have a key to the church, so you can get in anytime on Saturday to set up.  If you can do one or both months please let us know.  This is a great “behind the scenes” thing to do to help with worship.  It is a worshipful thing to do too. Call for more info or ask an Altar Guild Member for details.     We are looking for an Altar Guild Chairman as well so if you feel the urge to get involved in this way please call the church office or talk to Pastor .

 

YOU GOT THE KEY?

Please let the church office know if you have a key to the church.   We are trying to locate all keys and make a list of all key holders.

Thank you for your help in completing this project!

 

Help needed for moving.  Please call

Pastor Brian if you can help.  Thanks!  (651) 653-1325.

 

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR THOUGHTFULNESS Thank You Prayer Shawl Sisters for the beautiful Prayer Shawl - I was so surprised to receive it and how nice to get a shawl for a joyful occasion rather than as an act of comfort.  Thank you again for your very treasured gift!  Love, Pat

 

THANK YOU to Pastor Brian for the visit and for the beautiful Prayer Shawl.                                                                 -Gene Bourasa

 

44 MEMBERS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS attended the Church Basement Ladies “A Mighty Fortress” on Sunday afternoon, Jan 8th.  WELCA paid for the fuel and Steve Peterson drove the bus.  Thank you WELCA and Steve!  If you are thinking of seeing the play, just ask one of us for our review.  We all had a good time.  Thanks again, Steve and WELCA

 

DEAR  FELLOW MEMBERS OF IMMANUEL,

Words cannot adequately express my appreciation and thanks for all of the prayers, cards, phone calls and concern for JoAnn and me as a result of my accident three weeks ago.   I have been very aware of your support and prayers during this time in my life and have felt extremely supported by you!  I continue to improve day by day from my injuries, and am so thankful that no one was seriously hurt as a result of this accident.

I am also thankful for the opportunity to minister in your midst in this before our interim pastor arrive and the openness with which you have received me in this temporary role.

May God continue to bless us in our daily lives!

Pastor Tom Nielsen

 

DEAR PRAYER SHAWL GROUP

Thank you for the prayer shawls.  What a nice surprise.  It felt so warming to be remembered by my home church. A place I hold very near and dear to my heart.  God’s Blessings,   Donna and Don Kosen

 

Pastor Brian’s & Lana’s New Address:

6726 E. Shadow Lake Drive Phone:  651-653-1325

Circle Pines, MN  55014

 

Let’s welcome Pastor Tom Hansen to our congregation with a great dinner!  Come and meet our interim pastor and enjoy a great meal together.

 Each family attending the dinner is asked to bring a dish to share.  Service Group 4 is in charge of set up, etc.

Ash Wednesday Worship

Holy Communion

Wed., February 22, 2012

11:00 am and 7:00 pm

No lunch or supper served on Ash Wednesday.

 

Wednesday Lenten Schedule

 

                   11:00am           Lenten Worship

                     11:45am           Soup & Sandwich Lunch 

 

    5:45-6:45pm   Family Soup and Sandwich Supper

February 29th - Group 5

March 7th - Group 1

March 14th - Group 2

March 21st - Group 3

March 28th - Group 4

   6:00-6:55pm Confirmation Class

   7:00-7:45pm Lenten Worship

  7:45pm Choir Rehearsal 

 

WELCA IS LOOKING FOR A PERSON TO LINE A CLOSET IN THE CHURCH WITH CEDAR.  If you are skilled in this way and able to help out, please contact Diane Rothe at 583-2402.

 

CDs and DVDs are now available!

CDs and DVDs recorded by our Senior Choir on Dec. 17 and presented on Dec. 18, of the beautiful Christmas Cantata “Child of Hope”, by Mark Hayes are now available for purchase. CD - $10, DVD - $12. Plan to pick one up soon!Y

 

The Adult Bible Study Group will begin looking at the book of Revelation on Sunday, February 12, starting at 11:00am in the Fireside Room.  All are welcome to join for this study.  Remember to bring your own Bible.  The class is led by Pastor Tom Nielsen.