July 14, 2013 - Immanuel Lutheran Church

I m m a n u e l N e w s – J u l y 14, 201 3Vol. 63, No. 27(Immanuel News is a weekly publication of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Fargo, North Dakota)ELDER: Aaron Simmons-8:15; Rod Draeger -11ORGANIST: Pam SommerPASTOR ON CALL this week is Pastor Worral.LARGE PRINT WORSHIP MATERIALS are available. Please let anusher know if you need Large Print.ALTAR FLOWERS are given by Curt and Pam Sommer to the glory of our Lord andSavior, Jesus Christ. We give thanks for 35 years of marriage and for thegreat blessings of family and friends. Praise God from whom all blessing flow!Additional flowers are given by Mitch and Lorinda Semanko in thanksgiving forGod’s grace and many blessings, celebrating Sophie’s 13 th Baptismal Birthday on July13 th , and Martha’s 16 th Baptismal Birthday on July 16 th .Baptized today (8:15) are Hillary Ashlyn Hirsch (born 11/19/07), MarisJoelle Hirsch (8/5/10) and Bryce Lee Hirsch (8/23/12). Parents are Todd& Amy Hirsch. Sponsors are Dean Hirsch, Jim Hirsch, Amanda Krout,Heidi Johnson, and Mark & Renee Foss.Immanuel Lutheran Church 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 – Luke 10:25 "Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternallife?" There is nothing right about this question. What shall I do to inherit? What canyou do to inherit the throne of England? You can’t do anything to gain those things:an inheritance comes by family ties, not deeds. Our deeds follow and result fromthe Father calling us His own children, not the other way around.Adult VBS will be held evenings of Sun, July 28-Thurs, Aug. 1, from 6:30-8 pm.This year’s theme will be on Habakkuk. . It is three short chapters, but has a hugeinfluence on the theme of justification by faith in the New Testament, plus it getsinto the gritty and profound questions of evil and why bad things happen to goodpeople, and even how God can use evil for good. Child care will be provided forthose who need it. Please “sign up” on the sheet in the welcome hall so we canprepare sufficient class materials and confirm child care needs.1

Immanuel Lutheran Church exists to enable all people to beB R A N C H I N G O U T T O S E R V E(Information regarding board and committee notes and meetings, church council and voter’s information, schedules and otherinformation that helps us to be BRANCHING out to serve.)ASSISTING WITH WORSHIP TIME JULY 14 – PENTECOST 8 JULY 21 – PENTECOST 9Elders 8:15 Aaron Simmons Michael Kaiser11:00 Rod Draeger Clint LoweAcolytes: 8:15 Rayessa Ben, Alex11:00 Violet, Courtney BrittanyUsher Teams: 8:15 Pedersen Walla11:00 Hankel BoppGreeters before Service: 8:15 Gary & Myrna Reinke Beth Fortier11:00 Arlan Mueller Bob & Donna RoachWe are the North Dakota District… Our Synod’s 65 th Convention begins this weekin St. Louis MO. Please keep our district’s delegates in your prayers as theyrepresent the ND District: Rev. Tom Puffe and Mrs. Sue Corwin (Central Circuit),Rev. Chris Waldvogel and Mr. Del Ruff (East), Rev. Mark Chepulis and Mr. WilliamLink (Northeast), Rev. Carlyle Roth and Mr. John Riley (Northwest), Rev. SeanDaenzer and Mr. Andrew Trittin (Southeast), and Rev. Mark Drews and Mr. RobertBauer (Southwest). Thank you, delegates, for for your time and love for our belovedSynod!Immanuel Youth: Don’t forget to sign up for these fun summer events. See Ryanwith questions or for more details:--Zone LYF Lakes Day, July 16--District Summer Gathering— July 18-20 th ; Come for great bible study, music &fellowship, and when all district Sr. High youth groups select the DYC for thecoming year. Sign up ASAP!!--Encounter Camp— July 21-26 th ; This annual retreat takes place up at Shepherd’sHill at the Crossroads. The camp includes music, games, worship, Bible study, andso much more. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make new friends andstrengthen your faith!Save the Date- Annual Thrivent Night at the RedHawks - Tuesday, August 13 th –7:02 PM Baseball Game with picnic at 5:30 pm; Newman Outdoor Field- 1515 15thAve N, Fargo. Cost is $8.00 for picnic and game. Sign-up sheet and more info isavailable in the Welcome Hall!2

Immanuel Lutheran Church 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 Immanuel 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: July 14 8:15 & 11:00 am– Worship (communion 11) 9:40 am – Education HourMonday: 9:00 am – Fixer UppersTuesday: 7:00 am – Women’s BC at Mom’s Kitchen; Men’s BC at Immanuel 1 pm – Zone LYF Day at the Lakes 7:00 pm – Sr High TNT at the Avery’sWednesday: 10:00 am – Staff meeting 1:30 pm – Jr High Bible StudyThursday: 10:30 am – Edgewood Vista Communion ServiceSunday: July 21 8:15 & 11:00 am– Worship (communion 8:15) 9:40 am – Education HourL O O K I N G A H E A DJuly 21-26 – Jr/Sr High Encounter Camp at Shepherd’s HillJuly 22 – Deadline for August Image articles and announcementsJuly 25 – Parish Workers/Image assemblyVacation Bible School is scheduled for Monday- Friday, August 5-9, running from8:30am-12 noon. This year’s VBS will be based on lessons from the book ofGenesis! Registration materials are available in the Welcome Hall!To our Immanuel Family:Pat and I would like to thank our church family for all the prayers,cards, calls and condolences sent our way after the loss of my daughter,Stacey. Thank You Pastor Worral and Pastor Schulz for the prayers of thechurch and the phone calls we shared. My heart is heavy but with all of youand all of your prayers, I know I will heal. God Bless all of you. --David Slyter3

Immanuel Lutheran Church 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 JULY 14 SHUT-IN MEMBERS: Joyce Bauch, Judy Benna, Selma Black, Ethel Buehl, RonEngelking, Roy Engelking, Ben Gauger, Elsie Johnson, Lawrence & DeLoresKoenig, Jean Krenz, Tom & Loraine Martindale, Bill Nolte, Orville & Irene Olson,Ellie Radtke, Bud Sedler, Pat Stolzenburg, Doris Speral, Janet Swang, DorothyWilliamsILL/HOSPITALIZED/RECOVERINGPearl Backstrom, continued recoveryGloria Bakke, recovering at homeJoyce Bauch, medical testsEthel Buehl, recovering at homeDarlene Czichotzki, recovery from surgeryLorna Mathias, recovery from back surgerySara McNett, pregnancy complicationsAngie Peda, recovery from fall/broken armJerry Brewer (Bubach’s brother-in-law), health concernsEvonn Lenzen (Gary’s mom), health concernsVirginia Stac (Darrell Aasland’s sister), back surgery/recoveryAnne Onyambu (Gary Lenzen’s sister in law), recovering at homeCindy Siebald (Martha Gross’ daughter), recovery from hip surgeryFRIENDS AND LOVED ONES BATTLING CANCER: Jeanne Roman, Michael Vasicek, Colleen(friend of the Roach’s), Drake Dosch (great-nephew of Sandi Leikas), Don Flatau(former member), Gloria Franz (Pam Beam’s sister), Lyle Hankel (Waynes’ brother),Kevin Lahren (Joanne Kaeding’s brother), Roger Leonhardt (Lorinda Semanko’sdad), Parkinsons/Cancer, Grace Mukula (Gary Lenzen’s sister-in-law), Doris Rachow(Karen M. & Laurie R.’s mom), Mark Reinke (Gary’s son), Adam Ressler (Les’ uncle),Rick Wiedebush (Sandi Leikas’friend), Diane Weispfenning (Pam Sommer’s sister)THOSE SERVING OUR ARMED FORCES especially,James Bean, Navy corpsman/medic, Pensacola, FlPatrick Maassel, 82 nd Airborne, Ft. Bragg, NCCarl Tegtmeier, Arnold AFB, TN4