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Immanuel Lutheran Church Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

104 Snelling Avenue South

Saint Paul, MN 55105

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Twin Cities, MN Permit No. 438

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MESSENGER February 2020

Volume 24, No. 2 651-699-5560

In This Issue: From the Pastor p 2 Middle/ H.S. Youth p. 3 Children & Families p. 4 Adult Education p. 5 Pastoral Acts p. 6 Worship & Music p. 6, 7 Library p. 8 Council Updates p. 9 Updates p. 10 Calendar p. 11

Immanuel Lutheran Church

Spotlight on Silent Auction We begin accepting donations of NEW items on Sunday, February 9th.

Consider donating items such as these…

Baskets:

Board Games, Family Movie Night, Date Night, Cof-

fee Lover, Gardener's Dream, Scrapbooking Favor-

ites, Readers Young & Old

Foods:

Mason Jar Mixes - Soups, Cookies, Breads

Homemade Bread each week for a month

Cookies each month for a year

Host:

Dinner for 6, Family Game Night

Burgers and Beer

Teach:

Have a skill? Spread the knowledge!

Pie making, beer brewing, knitting, sailing,

bee keeping

Immanuel is a community growing in Christ, living in grace and serving in love.

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FROM THE PASTOR

Listening to God and to Our Neighbors

This month I want to continue what I wrote about last month: “Meeting God in our Neighborhood,” This is one phase of the process Immanuel is using to discover where God is leading us. We are spending a full year in discernment, or dis-covery of who we are, what gifts we have to offer, and how we can partner with our community to do ministry.

One thing is for sure: God is already here – inside and outside of Immanuel. God is already working, doing great things among us and out in the neighborhood. Our job is to find out what God has started and to get involved in it. It might mean expanding something we are already doing. It might mean starting something new. We only know that God gives us all the talents, the opportunities and the resources we need to do God’s work. We are God’s hands and feet, God’s followers, God’s light to shine in the community.

So how will we know what God is doing? How will we know what to get involved with? How will we choose among the many great mission opportunities in the city?

We’re going to ask – our neighbors, our community leaders, business leaders, teachers, coaches – anyone who will talk to us. And we’re going to ask God. How will we know anything if we don’t ask?

The Time of Discovery Team has set up a number of ways for you (Yes, you!! We’re all in this together) to ask the ques-tions we need to have answered.

• The bulletin board now displays opportunities to ask questions. There are cards for businesses, schools, com-munity centers, libraries – all kinds of places. Look at the options and choose a place that you are familiar with – a school that your kids attend, a place you take a yoga class or buy coffee often. Then sign out the card for that place, take the list of 3 or 4 questions and go ask them. There will be instructions on the board, and a place to bring the results. (Questions? Ask Sue Klevan or Lynnette Zika)

• Would you be willing to have a couple (non-Immanuel) neighbors over to your house for dessert? We’ll be asking questions of neighbors as well. Martha Hansen is organizing home sessions. If she calls you, please say yes. Better yet, call her and volunteer!)

• Teens – Ross Robey is looking for teens who would be willing to ask a few questions of your coach, music di-rector, or favorite teacher.

• Ray Peterson is arranging visits to community leaders, community councils and fire and police departments. Would you like to have a conversation with any of these? Talk with Ray – he’ll get you set up.

Finally, we can’t only ask our neighbors. We also need to talk with God. (It is God’s ministry we’re doing after all.) Linda Engleken has created instructions for individuals or groups to walk this neighborhood and just listen in prayer—to ask questions, to pray for guidance and to just listen. Look for “Prayer Walk” instructions by the bulletin board .

Our hope is for all of us to spend February and March listening to our neighbors and listening to God. We’ll ask you to report what you heard, both in written form and at group gatherings. It’s exciting to think how much we will hear in the next couple months! Then, in the spring, we start putting together what we have heard as we listened to each other, to our neighbors and to God.

In the midst of this, we trust that God has particular work for us to do, that we are well equipped to do it, and that the Holy Spirit will guide us each step of the way. Get ready to listen…

~ Pastor Cindy

O God, you have called your servants to ventures of which we cannot see the ending, by paths as yet untrodden, through perils unknown. Give us faith to go out with good courage, not knowing where we go, but only that your hand is leading us and your love supporting us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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CALENDAR

FEBRUARY 2020 LGBC – Living Gospel Believers Church

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Council typically meets on the third Tuesday of the month Dorothy Day is always the third Saturday Property Team typically meets on the second or third Tuesday of the month H.S. Youth Night is always the third Sunday

1 8:00 am Yoga 8:30 am Cantorei Tune-Up w/NLC @St. Michaels 10:00 am Al-Anon 10:00 am Mat Pilates 10:00 am LGBC

2 7:00am Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast 8:00 am Worship 9:15 am Fellowship 9:15 am Sunday School 9:20 am Adult Ed 10:30 am Worship 12:30 LGBC 6:30 pm Aliro Voices 7:00 pm Brass Quintet

3 6:30 pm Scout Troop 90

4 9:30 am Staff Meeting 6:00 pm Girl Scouts

5 Ash Wednesday 10:45 am TOPS 4:45 pm Choristers 5:30 pm Middle C’s 6:00 pm Supper 6:30 pm Nursery Care 6:45 pm Confirmation 6:45 Jubilate Ringers 7:45pm Cantorei

6 9:00 am Im-provers 12:00 pm Aging Splen-didly 6:00 pm LGBC

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8 8:00 am Men’s Breakfast 8:00 am Yoga 10:00 am Al-Anon 10 am Mat Pilates 10 am LGBC

9 8:00 am Worship 9:15 am Fellowship 9:15 am Sunday School 9:20 am Adult Ed 10:30 Worship 12:30 LGBC 6:30 pm Aliro Voices 7:00 pm Brass Quintet

10 9:30 am Grace Circle 6:30 pm Scout Troop 90 7:00 pm 150th Anni-versary Com-mittee Mtg

11 9:30 am Staff Meeting 6:00 pm North Star Ski Touring 7:00 Property Team Meeting

12 10:45 am TOPS 4:45 pm Choristers 5:30 pm Middle C’s 6:00 pm Supper 6:30 pm Nursery Care 6:30 Care Team Mtg 6:45 pm Confirmation 6:45 pm Jubilate Ring-ers 7:45 pm Cantorei

13 9:00 am Im-provers 6:00 pm LGBC 6:00 pm Thrivent

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15 8:00 am Yoga 8:30 am Dorothy Day Center 10:00 am Al-Anon 10 am Mat Pilates 10:00am LGBC

16 8:00 am Worship 9:15 am Fellowship 9:15 am Sunday School 9:20 am Adult Ed 10:30 am Worship 12:30 LGBC 6:00 pm H.S. Youth Night 6:30 pm Aliro Voices 7:00 pm Brass Quintet

17 PRESIDENTS’ DAY 6:30 pm Scouts Troop 90

18 9:30 am Staff Meeting 1:00 pm Faith, Joy, Peace Circle 6:00 Finance Mtg 6:30 pm Scout Troop 52727 7:00 Council Mtg

19 10:45 am TOPS 12:00 pm Hope Circle 4:45 pm Choristers 5:30 pm Middle C’s 6:00 pm Supper 6:30 pm Nursery Care 6:45 pm Confirmation 6:45 pm Jubilate Ring-ers 7:45 pm Cantorei

20 9:00 am Im-provers 6:00 pm LGBC

21 5:00 Breathing Group

22 8:00 am Winged Heart Yoga 10:00 am Al-Anon 10:00 am Mat Pilates 10:00am LGBC

23 8:00 am Worship 9:15 am Fellowship 9:15 am Sunday School 9:20 am Adult Ed 10:30 am Worship 12:30 pm LGBC 6:30 pm Aliro Voices 7:00 Brass Quintet

24 6:30 pm Scout Troop 90 7:00 pm Sophia Circle

25 9:30 am Staff Meeting

26 10:45 am TOPS 4:45 pm Choristers 5:30 pm Middle C’s 6:00 pm Supper 6:30 Nursery Care 6:45 pm Confirmation 6:45 pm Jubilate Ring-ers 7:45 pm Cantorei

27 9:00 am Im-provers 6:00 pm LGBC 7:00 pmTCACC

28 29 8:00am Yoga 9:00am First Com-munion Class 10:00am Al-Anon 10 am Mat Pilates 10:00 am LGBC

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Church Council/Team Chairs

Paul Mattessich, Council President Ross Robey, Financial Secretary Paul Shirilla, Stewardship

Kelley Wells, Past President Dave Alstead, Asst. Fin. Secretary Mary Gwen Thompson, Children, Youth, & Family

Deb Ahlquist, Vice President Mike Tjaden, Member at Large Harvey Jaeger, Property

Martha Hansen, Secretary Sue Klevan, Member at Large David Hansen, Membership

Mark Thompson, Treasurer

Nick Consoer, Member at Large

Christine Danielson, Social Action

Jackie Hippen, Asst. Treasurer Lee Bjerke, Finance

David Alstead, Worship & Music

Immanuel Staff

Cindy Bullock Pastor cbullock@ilcsp.org

Chris Cherwien Director of Worship & Music ccherwien@ilcsp.org

Julie Lindorff Organist julielindorff@gmail.com

Emily King Children and Family Ministry eking@ilcsp.org

Michelle Stillwell Youth and Family Ministry mstillwell@ilcsp.org

Deanna Hesse Parish Administrator dhesse@ilcsp.org

For many years the Messenger newsletter has provided detailed information about what is happening at Immanuel. It provides articles for reflection, information for getting involved, thank you’s for our ministries and a calendar of events. In the fu-ture, the Messenger will continue to provide all of this and more. However, HOW you receive the messenger is changing. After several years of reflec-tion concerning the amount of paper, printing, postage, and staff time, we have de-cided to provide the Messenger in the following ways:

• The newsletter will be emailed to every household or individual for whom we have e-mails. You can read it on-line or print your own copy. If you do not currently receive e-mails from the congregation, you can sign up at the Im-manuel website (ilcsp.org/newsletter). It’s very easy to do.

• The Newsletter will be posted on the church website, where you can read the current and the previous news-letters.

• If you want the newsletter mailed to your home, please contact the church office, and we will gladly mail a copy to you each month.

• Print copies will be placed in the Gathering Space for you to pick up each month if you choose to do so. So, please, let us know if you still want the newsletter mailed to your home by calling the church office at 651-699-5560. Also, if you know of someone you think would still prefer the paper version, perhaps a shut-in, please let us know. We are more than happy to mail it to those who prefer it snail-mailed. This way of delivering the news of Immanuel will begin in late February for the March newsletter. If you have any ques-tions, please contact Pastor Cindy or the church administrator , Deanna Hesse.

UPDATES

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EMERGENCY NO-SCHOOL CARE: IMMANUEL’S STUDENT SPOT St. Paul Public School “snow” days, 8 am – 4 pm

When unexpected school closures throw your fami-

ly’s schedule into chaos, we’ve got your back. When

school’s off, we’re on!

• Open to PreK and up (3-year-old children accepted

on case-by-case basis)

• Secular, age-appropriate activities

• Snacks provided

• All adult staff & volunteers have current background

check

• Freewill donations accepted

Registration required for PreK/elementary-aged stu-

dents and requested for middle school. Look for a link on

ilcsp.org and on ILC’s social media sites. Teens will not be

turned away if unaccompanied but parental contact will

be required.

Contact Emily (Ms K) at Eking@ilcsp.org with questions.

Volunteers needed!

MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH

We will begin accepting donations of NEW items on SUNDAY FEBRUARY 9th

Do you want to donate something but don’t have any ideas?

Consider these…

Baskets:

Board Games, Family Movie Night, Date Night, Coffee Lover, Gardener's Dream,

Scrapbooking Favorites, Readers Young & Old

Foods:

Mason Jar Mixes - Soups, Cookies, Breads

Homemade Bread each week for a month

Cookies each month for a year

Host:

Dinner for 6

Family Game Night

Burgers and Beer

Teach:

Have a skill? Spread the knowledge!

Pie making, beer brewing, knitting, sailing, bee keeping

Please bring them to Michelle Stillwell’s office by March 15th.

Save the date! SUNDAY, MARCH 22 is the Youth Silent Auction!

Bidding begins at 9 AM. Lunch will begin at 11:30 AM. Bidding closes at 12:30. The

money raised from the auction will help send high school students on a work week

trip to do home projects for people who are in need. The silent auction also helps to

send middle school students to summer camp. Please attend and buy our wonderful

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

SAVE THE DATE: HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER WORK TRIP WILL BE JULY 5—11, 2020

PLEASE CONTACT MICHELLE STILLWELL WITH QUESTIONS—mstillwell@ilcsp.org

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CHILDREN & FAMILIES

God-Centered Day Camp (aka VBS)

June 15–19, 9am–noon or 9am–4pm. Register beginning February 15.

Vacation Bible School – a God-centered day camp for kids ages 4 through completed grade 5 – will dig into

the theme of Who Is My Neighbor, Part 2!, all morning with games, stories, hands-on projects, snacks and songs.

For the optional extended-day program, open to VBS participants (completed K+) and youth volunteers, we

will be out in the community doing service work. $40 for the morning program and an additional $40 for the 4-

day afternoon program (includes admission cost of our Monday team-building outing to the Boy Scout Base

Camp). Please note: No extended day on Friday, June 19; join us for a pizza-and-cleanup party.

Youth and adult volunteers needed for morning and afternoon shifts. Walk alongside a child as they learn about

loving others!

First Communion

Instruction for first-time communicants: Saturday, February 29, 9am–11am; Pine Room

Celebration: Sunday, March 1, during 10:30am worship

All kids from PreK to 5th grade will spend two weeks learning about the Sacrament of Holy Communion during

Sunday school time on Feb. 9 and 16; parents/guardians are encouraged to attend. We will meet as a large

group in the Sunday school area and then break into our normal classes.

For children ready to take their first Communion this spring, Pastor Cindy will hold a special class Saturday, Feb.

29, for the kids and their parents. (This is a change from previous notices.) While our official stance on Commun-

ion is that it’s up to parents to decide when their child can start, we recommend second grade – old enough to

understand the significance of the ritual and to articulate questions about it. If you’re unsure about your child,

ask Pastor Cindy!

Sunday School News (PreK-grade 5)

A reminder that we start at 9:15am Sundays with the day’s story, song, offering and prayer. Come on time to

be sure to get the whole story. You can find a story schedule online at ilcsp.org/news/sunday-school-news/.

Kids’ Annual Meeting

The elementary-aged Sunday school kids met Sunday, January 26, for their annual meeting. President Aubrey

led the meeting with Ms. Emily. Annabel served as our secretary. We reviewed where our 2019 offering money

was to be used: $210 to buy roof panels for a Tanzanian school; $88 to Feed My Starving Children; and $56

to Christian’s Toy Box. Ms. Emily noted that she added the Jan. 12 & 19, 2020, offering to the overall total. The

kids brainstormed ways they could use this year’s money, and the slate was reduced to 3 options: a homeless

shelter, helping military veterans/current service members and funding a response to the new virus in China. Ms.

Emily said that she would need to do research to find out if and how we could help regarding the virus. The kids

voted to move forward with these 3 broad ideas and talk more about specifics later. Climate change and plas-

tics in the oceans were also discussed during the meeting, and Ms. Martha suggested we approach that issue

with action and education. The kids voted in favor of a pledge to talk to people about plastics and do what we

can personally to protect God’s Earth.

You are such a blessing. Your donation of $88 to Feed My Starving Children on behalf of the

Sunday School kids at Immanuel Lutheran is sending 366 MannPack meals to those around

the world who need it most! Hope is greater because of you.

~ Emily King, Director of Faith Formation

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JANUARY 2020 CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING SUMMARY

The meeting was called to order and all were welcomed. In devotions, we read Romans 8, in which Paul reassures us that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. As we enter a new year, reminded of God’s love, ac-ceptance, and forgiveness, what might we as a congregation, freed from fear, be willing to try? The board met with Ministry Team leaders to review 2019 and prepare for the coming year. It has been a positive year and we want to build on that. With more autonomy, teams are better able to respond to needs as they arise. We will continue to improve communication channels to better facilitate conversation between the various teams and the board, as well as between ILC leadership and the congregation. Such communication will help us keep our common mission at the forefront of our actions. The board is also still looking for Open Questions to help facilitate discussion of what interests us as a congregation. Please reach out to any board member to find out more. The Time of Discovery Team is looking for volunteers to reach out to businesses, neighbors, and civic leaders in our neighborhood. If you are interested in visiting a local business, hosting a few of your non-ILC neighbors for coffee and a chat, meeting with one of our civic leaders, or simply doing a prayer walk in your area, please contact Pastor Cindy or a member of the team. God is already working in the world around us. We want to find out where so we can join where the Spirit leads. This winter, Pastor Cindy would like to address the social atmosphere in the world around us. Adult education will discuss how the church can provide a behavioral model for being political but not partisan. She’ll be working with the whole congregation to gather diverse political views to facilitate discussion on how to talk and set boundaries, and provide training on how to listen to and understand one another through non-violent communication. We are all part of ILC; some core connects us. The church can be different from the world. Let’s continue to work together to bring out the best in our congregation. If you are interested in becoming more involved in Immanuel’s mission and work, please reach out. Our congrega-tion is rich in resources and people. Thank you to all who donate their time, gifts, and passion to our mission. The meeting was adjourned and closed with a prayer. The official minutes of each Council meeting can be obtained at the church office. If you have any questions or com-ments please contact Paul Mattessich, Council President, (paul.mattessich@wilder.org, 651-698-7719) or any council mem-ber. The Council meets monthly, usually on the third Tuesday. Meetings are open to the public and all are welcome to attend.

COUNCIL UPDATES

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Martin Luther and Beauty Lecture

Tues, February 18, 7:00pm, Graebner Memorial Chapel, Concordia Univ. St. Paul.

Dr. Mattes will show that Luther’s theology of the cross opens a way for a theological appreciation of beauty in creation, salvation,

and life.

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NEW IN THE LIBRARY IN THE LIBRARY: FEBRUARY 2020

284.1 Dun Duncan, Lenny Dear Church: A love letter from a black preacher to the whitest denomination in the U.S., c.2019 “Lenny Duncan is an unlikely pastor. Formerly incarcerated, formerly homeless, and formerly unchurched, he is now a black preacher in the whitest denomination in the United States: the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Shifting demographics and shrinking congregations make the headlines, but Duncan connects the church’s lack of diversity to its lack of vitality. Part manifesto, part confession, and all love letter, Dear Church offers a bold new vision for the future of the church.” -above quote is from commentary on book cover There are also Discussion Guides for each chapter included in the back of the book.

277.3 You Yount, David The Future of Christian Faith in America., c.2004 According to surveys and other research, the breadth of faith in America is wide but very shallow. The au-thor examines the causes and symptoms of this mile wide, inch deep Christian faith. His challenge is for churches and individ-uals to recognize “precipitous decline and softening of faith among individual Americans,” and offers ideas for churches and individuals to deepen their faith.

277.3 Zsc Zscheile, Dwight J. The Agile Church: Spirit-led innovation in an uncertain age., c. 2014 The author teaches at Luther Seminary and serves as pastor at St. Matthew Episcopal Church in St. Paul. At a time when churches are presented with complex challenges in a culture that requires learning new ways to embody and com-municate God’s promises in Christ to twenty-first century seekers his is a hope-filled guide. He reminds us that the Holy Spirit is responsible for much of the innovation that emboldened and quipped ordinary people for witness in Biblical times, and that same Spirit-led innovation can guide our witness today. There are helpful questions for discussion after each of the five chapters.

284.1 Joh Johnson, George S. Silence Is Not the Answer., c.2019 This “is a collection of prophetic voices urging us to wake up and notice what is happening and take a stand. This book offers viewpoints from a variety of writers who call us to make our voices heard on critical justice issues. Walter Brueggemann, Bishop Herbert Chilstrom, Marcus Borg, Larry Rasmussen, Vivian Elaine Johnson, Jim Wallis, Sallie McFague, and others encourage us to break the silence—not by shouting down others but by starting a real conversation.” -above quote is from book cover

363.7 Rob Robinson, Mary Climate Justice: Hope, resilience, and the fight for a sustainable future., c.2018 This is a READ BRAVE SAINT PAUL 2020 book. The author, a former President of Ireland and UN Special Envoy on Climate Change, presents a well-argued and readable case that sustainable development is at the heart of climate justice and a reminder that, “climate action must work for the good of all, or it won’t work for anyone.” “Holding her first grandchild in her arms in 2003, Mary Robinson was struck by the uncertainty of the world he had been born into. Before his fiftieth birthday, he would have to share the planet with more than nine billion people—people battling for food, water, and shelter in an increasingly volatile climate. The faceless, shadowy menace of climate change had become, in an instant, deeply personal. Mary Robinson’s mission would lead her all over the world, from Malawi to Mongolia, and to a heartening revelation: that an irrepressible driving force in the battle for climate justice could be found at the grassroots level, mainly among women, many of them mothers and

grandmothers like herself.” -quote above is from book cover

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ADULT EDUCATION

AGING SPLENDIDLY

(Meets the first Thursday of the month)

Thursday, Feb 6, noon–1:30 pm, in the Fellowship Hall. YOU are part of Immanuel’s History!

After the luncheon, Ann Derr will give a presentation about Immanuel’s history & upcoming 150th Anniversary! We will watch old movies of Immanuel events and look at some old pictures of members and activities at Imman-uel. Come try to find pictures of yourself and help us identify others. Bring your stories about Immanuel and pic-

tures if you have them. What do you know about the history of Immanuel? All are welcome!

Thursday, March 5, noon—1:30 pm, in the Fellowship Hall. Ray Peterson will talk about his trip to Cuba.

ADULT FORUM

Being Church in a Divided Nation

How can the Christian Church model the reign of God in the midst of an-ger, accusations, and distrust? How can we show a different way in a

divided nation?

Join Immanuel members as we hear from a theologian and a historian about being the church in this time of division. We gather on Sunday

mornings, January 26—February 10th at 9:15 am in the East Lounge.

January 26: “How Lutherans Are Perfectly Suited to Strengthen Democracy: Being Church in a Time Like This:” Lois Malcolm, Professor and Chair for Systematic Theology at Luther Seminary, will be offering thoughts

on how we can be differently in this world in a time of deep divisions.

February 2 & 9: "Truth, Polarization and Politics in Faith Communities". Can American history guide people of faith when responding to the political division that confronts us today? Can examples from the past suggest how best to distinguish truth from falsehood, misinformation from misrepresentation and disagreement from po-larization? Which bedrock convictions and values have proven over time that they sustain unity within faith com-munities? Which have done the opposite? How might we better discern the difference between them? Jim Stew-

art, retired professor of history from Macalester College will guide us.

February 16: “How Do We Think About Social Issues?” - Did you know that the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) creates Social Statements for thinking and speaking about difficult issues? Come learn about

how the statements are created and what they say.

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On February 23 we will celebrate Global Mission Sunday. This year the focus is on ministries in Guatemala. Preaching, music and Adult Forum will all highlight ministries in Guatemala. Come learn about the Iglesia Luterana Agustina de Guatemala (ILAG) churches and how they are partnered with the churches in St. Paul. On

that Sunday we will also receive an offering to support our partnerships in Guatemala and Tanzania.

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Bass Handbells! Thanks to a generous gift from Barb Columbus and the Men’s Club, we will be adding several bass bells to our lower octave. Barb, an Immanuel mem-ber since 1975, wrote the following:

“It is my honor, while still living, to donate $3,020 for purchase of a partial octave of bass bells. I feel very passionate about music! Our bells, choirs and instrumen-talists beautify and glorify our worship service. I have played bells for 45 years at Immanuel under seven excel-lent directors.”

The Men’s Club have asked that their gift be in honor of Claire Taylor Sherman. Claire is a beloved Immanuel member and has played in the handbell choir for many years. Her joy of ringing and energy that she brought to rehearsals each week was a gift to each of us.

National Lutheran Choir Winter Concert: So Much to Sing About!

We sing because there is so much to sing about, and singing is the deepest way to embody the sacred story we share. Join the National Lutheran Choir and Artistic Director David Cherwien for an eclectic program fea-turing choral works by Mendelssohn, Gjeilo, and Vaughan Williams set alongside new arrangements of familiar tunes, including Kenneth Dake's “Sweet Hour of Prayer.” All will be invited to join in the singing of hymns – one of the great treasures of the church. Sunday, February 16 @ 4pm St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church 17205 County Road 6, Plymouth, MN 55447 Tickets: Adults and Seniors $28 | Students and Chil-dren FREE | Discounts available for groups of 10 or more. For tickets and more information, please visit NLCA.com or call (612) 722-2301

Immanuel’s Music and Arts Camp August 10-14, 2020

Registration opens Feb.15! Be sure to register early to ensure a spot and to get the electives of your choice. Registration opens February 15th. This camp is for children who have completed K-8th grades. Full and Partial Scholarships are available! We want children in our community to experience this creative week. If you know of anyone who is in need of a schol-arship, please let Chris Cherwien know. All requests will be confidential. The theme for this year’s camp is “Love Is…” More information at ilcsp.org

WORSHIP & MUSIC

PASTORAL ACTS

BaptismS

Arthur Norris Hansen, January 12, 2020

Thomas Paul Keating, January 26, 2020

Funerals

John W. Lane, January 17, 2020

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February Sunday Worship Leaders and Ushers

Feb 2 Feb 9 Feb 16 Feb 23

Asst.

Minister

Dave Stark Ray Peterson Jeff Schmidt Shawna Boll

Readers

8:00

10:30

Judie Prayfrock Penny Norquist

Doug Derr Chillon Leach

Russ Edlund Zach Marsh

Jody Dahl Sarah Marsh

Communion

Asst.

8:00

10:30

Judie Prayfrock, JoAnn Hogenson Chris & Greg Knopff

Dave Alstead JoAnn Hogenson Sophia Moeller Gay Bartholic

Stacey Von Wald, Elsie Fohrenkamm Berit Nelson Ray Peterson

Jody Dahl Tara Mattesich Zach Marsh Dick Sarafolean

Acolyte Caelyn Hippen Leland Engelking Sam Moeller Dylan Robey

Ushers 8:00 am: Dewey Josephson & Andy Urness

10:30 am: Harvey Jaeger, Kelley & John Wells, & Dick Sundberg

WORSHIP & MUSIC

ALTAR FLOWER PRICE CHANGE

We’ve been notified by our vendor that the price of

Altar Flowers has increased to $50 /pair. This is the

first time in over 7 years they have raised their price.

Beginning February 1st, the price will be $50.00/pair.