Mar 31 2013 enews - Immanuel Lutheran Church
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I m m a n u e l N e w s – M a r ch <strong>31</strong>, 201 3Vol. 63, No. 13(<strong>Immanuel</strong> News is a weekly publication of <strong>Immanuel</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Church</strong> in Fargo, North Dakota)ELDER: Aaron Simmons (7); Jim Thoreson (8:15);Tim Tegtmeier (11:00)ORGANIST: Barbara Downs (7, 8:15); Faith Luebke (11)PASTOR ON CALL this week is Pastor Worral.LARGE PRINT WORSHIP MATERIALS are available. Please let an usher knowif you need Large Print.<strong>Lutheran</strong> Malaria Initiative: <strong>Immanuel</strong> is having a special ‘Change War’ fundraiserto support the <strong>Lutheran</strong> Malaria Initiative. Dollars are accepted and encouraged, butthey SUBTRACT from the contestants change total!! Each bucket is connected to astaff member, and the staff member whose bucket has the highest total after todaywill be subject to a specific “consequence” at the Spring Sing on April 21 st . Putchange in the jar of the person you want to “win” and dollars in the jar of thecontestant you want to “save.” Today is the last day to support YOUR contestant.Please help support a worthwhile cause!The Wednesday Morning Men's Bible Class meeting at Mom's Kitchen is beingsuspended until further notice.<strong>Immanuel</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Church</strong> exists to enable all people to beR O O T E D I N G O D ’ S W O R D(Information about upcoming worship services, Bible studies, membership classes, and other information that enables us to beROOTED in God’s Word.)Stewardship Thoughts – John 20:16 Jesus said to her, "<strong>Mar</strong>y." Jesus is risen! Butmore than that, He is risen and He still loves us, still calls us by name. He is theVictor over death and the grave and He still calls us His friends and brothers andmeans to bring us through death to resurrection as well. Happy Easter!Adult Instruction for Membership (AIM) Class: This class is for anyone thinkingabout joining our congregation, or members who’d like to review what we believe.The classes will be held in the Conference Room on Sunday evenings from 6-8 pm:April 7, 14, 21 & 28. There are no fees for the class, and no obligation to join<strong>Immanuel</strong> when the class is finished. Please RSVP to the church office (293-7979).<strong>Lutheran</strong> Student Fellowship (LSF) Bible Study: Join us for Bible Study at the NDSUUnion in the Mandan Room. We are on the 3 rd floor and meet Thurs. nights at 8 pm.1
<strong>Immanuel</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Church</strong> exists to enable all people to beG R O W I N G I N C H R I S T’ S L O V E(This section of <strong>Immanuel</strong> News will inform you about upcoming events, members who are in the news, fellowship events, weeklyschedule of activities, and other information that enables us to be GROWING in Christ’s love.)Sunday: <strong>Mar</strong> <strong>31</strong> - Easter 7:00, 8:15 & 11:00 am– Worship with communion 8:00-10:30 am – Easter BreakfastMonday: 9:00 am – Fixer-UppersTuesday: 7:00 am – Women’s BC at Mom’s Kitchen; Men’s BC at <strong>Immanuel</strong> 9:15/9:30am/1:30 pm – Ladies BC, various locations 7:00 pm – Sunday School Teacher meetingWednesday: 7:30 am – GLS Bible Study 6:50 pm – Confirmation 7:07 pm – Adult Choir practiceThursday: 9:00 am – Fixer Uppers 8:00 pm – LSF at NDSUSaturday: LWML Eastern Zone Rally, Hope NDSunday: April 7 8:15 & 11:00 am– Worship (communion 8:15) 9:30 am – Education Hour 12:00 noon – Youth band 6:00 pm – AIM classL O O K I N G A H E A DApr 10 – Jr High-JinxApr 12 – LYF Lock-InApr 14 – Guest speaker “Project 24” & Evangelism breakfast; Youth band practice3
<strong>Immanuel</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Church</strong> exists to enable all people to beB E A R I N G F R U I T S O F F A I T H(Information about the ministries our congregation is involved in, so that we can be BEARING fruits of faith.) PRAYER CARD – WEEK OF MAR <strong>31</strong> Grace <strong>Lutheran</strong> SchoolCarolyn Walsh, LBT missionary to BotswanaSHUT-IN MEMBERS: Joyce Bauch, Judy Benna, Selma Black, Ethel Buehl, RonEngelking, Roy Engelking, Ben Gauger, Jean Krenz, Elsie Johnson, Tom &Loraine <strong>Mar</strong>tindale, Bill Nolte, Orville & Irene Olson, Ellie Radtke, Bud Sedler, PatStolzenburg, Doris Speral, Janet Swang, Dorothy WilliamsILL/HOSPITALIZED/RECOVERINGRick Hensel, chronic health concernsJodie Andersen (Gary’s Pedersen’s daughter), pregnancy complicationsJerry Brewer (Bubach’s brother-in-law), health concernsAndrew Podoll (Russ & Monica’s son), recovery from systemic infectionVirginia Stac (Darrell Aasland’s sister), back surgery/recoveryAnne Onyambu (Gary Lenzen’s sister in law), hospitalizedAdolph Walla (Jim’s father), recovery from fallFRIENDS AND LOVED ONES BATTLING CANCER: Jeanne Roman, Michael Vasicek, VanceBakke (friend of Chris Skaurud), Sandy Croft (Erica Avery’s mom), Drake Dosch(great-nephew of Sandi Leikas), Gloria Franz (Pam Beam’s sister), Lyle Hankel(Waynes’ brother), Kevin Lahren (Joanne Kaeding’s brother), Roger Leonhardt(Lorinda Semanko’s dad), Parkinsons/Cancer, Grace Mukula (Gary Lenzen’s sisterin-law),Doris Rachow (Karen M. & Laurie R.’s mom), <strong>Mar</strong>k Reinke (Gary’s son),Betty Rehfuss (Dave & Pat Slyter’s friend), Adam Ressler (Les’ uncle), RickWiedebush (Sandi Leikas’friend), Diane Weispfenning (Pam Sommer’s sister)THOSE SERVING OUR ARMED FORCES especially,James Bean, Navy corpsman/medic, Pensacola, FlPatrick Maassel, Army AIT, Ft. Huachuca, AZCarl Tegtmeier, Arnold AFB, TN4
Thank you to the following people for providing the beautifulEaster Lilies that decorate our chancel.Ed & Carolyn BeanRuss & Deb BubachDick & <strong>Mar</strong>ge DemroJoanne & Greg KaedingEd & Leona LeapaldtWally & Diane LueckEvelyn MontgomeryPaul & Evelyn MaylandBob & Donna RoachSara StahleckerCurt & Pam SommerSecret SisterMitch & Lorinda SemankoBruce & Betty ThomasDave & Rhoda VikerIn thankfulness to God for all His many blessings.In memory of Darrin SchwaglerIn memory of their parents Carl & Anna Brandt, Joe and NinaDemroIn memory of their parentsIn honor of Pastors and their familiesIn memory of their parents and grandsonIn memory of Jeffrey A. LueckIn memory of loved onesIn honor of children, grandchildren and God’s richest blessingsIn memory of Franklin Stahlecker, beloved father & cherishedgrandfatherIn memory of Curt’s mother, Lenora Sommer & Pam’s father,Myron EricksonIn honor of Bonnie KittelsonIn honor of our daughter Alexandra & Kellen Bubach’sSeptember wedding, andIn honor of our parents and childrenIn memory of Jason Michael Thomas and Dennis V BennaIn memory of grandson, Justin VikerLoraine <strong>Mar</strong>tindale will celebrate her 90th birthday on April7th. Her family is having an open house for her on Saturday,April 13th at Edgewood Vista from 2:30-4:30pm in the GrandviewDining Center. If friends would like to send her a card, heraddress is: 4440 37th Ave. S. Apt. 324, Fargo, ND 58104.5
GRACE NOTESEnroll Your Child Now For The <strong>2013</strong>-2014 School Year! Enrollments are currentlybeing accepted by GLS families as well as all LCMS association families. We at Grace<strong>Lutheran</strong> School are proud of our commitment to Christ-centered education for Prekindergartenthrough 8 th grade. We have an outstanding teaching staff, small classsizes, current technology, extracurricular activities, and most importantly, a faithbasedcurriculum. Nutritious breakfast and hot lunch programs follow allrecommendations for child health and well-being, and it also receives rave reviewsfrom the students! An affordable after school care program, as well as a summerday camp program is also available.Need Summer Plans For Your Children? Camp Grace Is The Place! Starting <strong>Mar</strong>ch15th, you can enroll your child (ages 4-12) in Camp Grace. Led by teachers from theschool (Miss Boelter and Mrs. Antonson), students will be kept active on field trips,outside play, reading, swimming, crafts, and much more. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to6:00 p.m. Breakfast lunch are included in the price. Full and half time spots areavailable, but are limited to 40 total. Bring your friends – this program is open tothe public. Contact the school at 232-7747, or check out our website for rates andregistration forms if you would like more information!<strong>Mar</strong>ch RRLSA Board Update <strong>2013</strong>-2014 Budget will be finalized at the April meeting Enrollment for next year is in progress, and we are off to a great start 11 full-time openings available for Camp Grace this summer 3 half-time, morning openings available for Camp Grace security upgrades taking place this summer include new classroom doors thatlock from the inside, and a key pad entrance for the north door and portableclassroom Kym Gilman (GLS parent) will be spearheading a fundraising campaign to raisemoney to purchase a van to replace our bus. A food product sales campaign willrun from <strong>Mar</strong>ch 27-April 22 the marketing job description has been finalized, and we will move forward onfilling the position a comprehensive ‘no tobacco’ policy was adopted by the board; new signage willbe posted3 rd Quarter Honor Roll – Congratulations on a job well done!“A” Honor Roll : Jaida C, Lucas D, Tyler L., Rose S, Noah A, Samantha F, Matthew J, KyleK, Brandon S, Emily B, Emily H, Christian L, Jace P“B” Honor Roll: Hanna P, Noah H, DJ H., Shelby F, Christian K, Alex R6
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