Lutheran Congregations

in Mission for Christ

NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER 2019

Immanuel Lutheran Church “Grace Happens at the Church on

the Hill”

P.O. Box 1355 - 411 CR 401 Taylor, Texas 76574 Phone: (512) 365-9494 - ilc@eccwireless.net

Sunday Schedule Discipleship Classes 9:15 Worship 10:30

Church Secretary: Sharon Fritz (512) 560-0908 Financial Secretary: Evelyn Remmert

Treasurer: Claris Randig, Office: Sandy Trussell (512) 365-9494

Pastor Caleb Bahr

Matthew 22:36-39 36 “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” 37 And Jesus said to

him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. 38 This is

the great and first commandment. 39 And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.

Last month, a group from ILC went to Omaha Nebraska to attend the annual gathering of our asso-

ciation, Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ (LCMC). We had a wonderful time making friends

with fellow Lutherans from all around the world and learning practical steps for sharing Jesus with our

neighbors. As the church, we have problems sharing Jesus with those around us. We have been well

trained to think that sharing Jesus is the job of the pastor alone or depending on a program to do it for us.

Jesus didn’t use programs to love people, He just loved people! He didn’t do it all Himself. He sent His

disciples to do it too. He went and hung out with people. He sat down and had dinner with people. Do

you think Jesus might have been serious when He says that the greatest two commandments are to love

God and love your neighbor? Do we know better than He does how to reach people?

Jesus knows what He is doing. If we want to have His results, maybe we should pay attention to

what He did and is still doing. It not difficult. It doesn’t require programs, board meetings and paid pro-

fessionals. It just requires us to be friendly. If we want to reach our neighbors, be neighborly. Ask your

neighbors about their day and actually care about the answer. Invite them over for a BBQ or a beer. Love

people. It really is that simple.

Peace be with you,

Pastor Caleb

NOVEMBER FLOWERS:

NOVEMBER ACOLYTES:

11/3/19 Rachel

11/10/19 Melania

11/17/19 Ayden

11/24/19 Bodie

NOVEMBER ALTAR GUILD:

Cheryle Kruger, Pam Leschber,

Megan Kruger, Phyllis Johnson

NOVEMBER USHERS:

Adam Kruger, Phyllis Johnson

Nathan Balusek-council

NOVEMBER LECTORS:

11/3/19 Megan Kruger

11/10/19 Bryan Haun

11/17/19 Youth Service

11/24/19 open

SUNDAY SCHOOL

9:15

11/3/19 All Saints Sunday

11/10/19 Rick & Cheryle Kruger, in

honor of Adam & Megan; Tracie &

Justin’s wedding anniversaries

11/17/19 Bonnie & Robert Kaderka, in

honor of their 49th wedding anniversary

11/24/19 Christ the King Sunday

To all who came out to help at work

day! Everyone did great work in

making our Church look BEAUTIFUL

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Interested in becoming a

member of Immanuel Lutheran

Church?

If you haven’t already, please contact

Pastor Caleb Bahr.

(512)365-9494

pastorcalebbahr@gmail.com

October Memorials Report

MEMORIAL FUND

For: Melvin Weise – by Larry & Pam Leschber

BUILDING FUND

For: Melvin Weise – by Emory & Joy Dell Leschber

Pilgrimage to Bethlehem - A Live Nativity - 2019 December 14th and 15th – Nativity – 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Arrival time is 4:30 pm

Come out and join us as we prepare for the Pilgrimage to Bethlehem. Times and dates for preparations:

Construction of Bethlehem dates – beginning at 8 am (usually lasts until 2 pm)

November 2nd

November 9th

November 16th (only if necessary)

December 7th Final construction and Final Prop Placement

Last year we got the set put up in 3 workdays. We worked about 6 hours each day and we had between 14 and 27 on the crews. So, the

more that help…the quicker it gets done…which makes everyone real happy! Ladies…we have things for you to do too! Breakfast and lunch

will be provided on these days. Sign-up sheet for food will be available.

Rehearsal dates

November 24th - 2 pm - Rehearsal for speaking parts only

December 1st – 2 pm - Rehearsal for everyone except choir, welcome, farewell, kitchen & car parkers.

December 8th - 5:00 pm – dress rehearsal for everyone including choir…car parkers and kitchen do not need to attend.

We are down about 44 people. You can still participate!

Cast members needed are:

I appreciate all of you and am looking forward to sharing the Pilgrimage with you. Feel free to drop me a note if you have questions or con-

cerns…if you know of anyone that would like to participate…please let me know.

Cast and Crew members Required Have

Angel–speaking/ non-speaking-children 16 4

Angel Keeper 2 1

Embedded crowd to walk with tours 6 5

People in the market 24 16

Venue people 14 14

The family going to pay their taxes –

speaking (we usually have a husband,

wife and one or two children…(children

do not have to be their own)

4 adults 4 chil-

dren

2 adults 2 chil-

dren

Welcome 6 5

Farewell 2 1

Guide - speaking 3 3

Gabriel - speaking 2 2

Mary and Joseph - speaking 4 sets 3 sets

Inn keeper – speaking 4 3

Tax Collector 1 1

Guard - some will be speaking 7 7

Shepherds - speaking and non-speaking 10 8

Wise men - speaking 3 3

Choir 15 8

Guitar and keyboard musician 3 2

Kitchen helpers to feed the cast 3 2

People to help park cars 4 2

Total 141 97

TRIP TO THE HOLY LAND

If this is on your bucket list you are not alone. A

few weeks ago at the Texas LCMC Gathering

Pastor Caleb Williams from New Hope Luther

Church in McDade shared information about Holy

Land Tours that he organizes. He wants as many

people possible to have this experience and of-

fers the trip at his cost. There is a photo booklet

for you to glance at on the table in the annex, and

if you want to know more about this opportunity

or how to contact Pastor Williams please talk to

Phyllis Johnson.

Please come join us on

Sat, November 30th,

to decorate the Christmas tree, hang

wreaths and put out candles in the church

sanctuary. This invitation is extended to

EVERYONE- not just our altar guild

members.

We will begin at 9:00 - coffee and donuts

will be provided. The more hands the mer-

rier and the quicker we’ll be done.

Hope to see you there...!!

OH CHRISTMAS TREE, OH CHRISTMAS TREE....

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FAITH CARDS

CARDS ARE AVAILABLE NOW FOR .50 CENTS.

Stop and check them out—they are beautiful!!

We are accepting used greeting cards to continue making

our beautiful glittered card creations.

THANK YOU

FOR YOUR

NOISY

OFFERING

Beautiful NOVEMBER

BIRTHDAYS

Kristen Trevino…….……………..….2nd

Beckett Trevino..……………………..3rd

Kevin Randig…….……………….…...6th

Kristi Talley.……………..…………....7th

Mathew Morris……………………....10th

Derek Mundkowsky……………..….11th

Rick Kruger……....…………..……...16th

Mike Donohue………..……………..19th

Barbara Johle……………………....20th

Kathleen Stanko…………………...27th

Larry Leschber……………………...27th

Elnora Craig………………………....29th

NOISY OFFERING

Here at Immanuel we get noisy every Sunday. We worship the Lord in so

many ways and one is with Noisy Offering that is collected every week

during the regular offering time. Our little members love to be part of the

service and help pass the buckets. The money collected always goes to

a cause that the kids discuss and/or relate to. In November the Noisy

offering will be used to purchased little books with the real Christmas

story that will be given to all children who attend the Live Nativity. Also

bookmarks with interesting Christmas story facts will be given to the

older kids. Your change and/or green is always appreciated.

THANK YOU

FOR YOUR

NOISY

OFFERING

WOW IS HOSTING

NOVEMBER 17th

There will be a meal after

the Youth Service

NOVEMBER 2019

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Immanuel Lutheran Church

P. O. Box 1355

Taylor, Tx 76574

Phone: 512-365-9494

E-mail: ilc@eccwireless.net

www.ilctaylor.net

Office Hours:

Tues-Fri-9am-noon

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CHOIR PRACTICE

6pm

BIBLE STUDY

7:00PM

COUNCIL

MEETING

7:00 PM

EMERGENCY NUMBERS:

Bonnie Kaderka

(512) 468-2962

Morgan Wendland

(512) 632-9366

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SS 9:15

WORSHIP COMM

10:30

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SS 9:15

WORSHIP

10:30

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FAITH CIRCLE

10-12

SS 9:15

YOUTH WORSHIP

COMM 10:30

THANKSGIVING

MEAL

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WORSHIP

10:30

NATIVITY

REHERSAL 2PM

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BIBLE

STUDY

7:00PM

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Thanksgiving Day

NATIVITY

CONSTRUCTION

NATIVITY

CONSTRUCTION

NATIVITY

CONSTRUCTION

Immanuel to work

At Shepherd’s Heart

9:00 am

NATIVITY

CONSTRUCTION

Pastor On vacation

CHOIR PRACTICE

6pm

BIBLE STUDY

7:00PM