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Immanuel Lutheran Church
Rev. Greg DeBoer [email protected]
Home: (319) 332-1225
Church Office Telephone: (319) 334-2511
Fax: (319) 334-4596
Office Hours:
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Monday
9:00 am- 4:00 pm
Tuesday-Friday
Immanuel Servant Leaders: Congregational President:
Erin Kelchen 309-236-1624
Congregational Vice-President
Aaron Losey 319-929-0896
Congregational Secretary:
Paula Fleming 319-334-6101
Congregational Treasurer:
Daryl Johnson 319-334-6310
Council Members: Dennis Enright 563-451-8922
Brea Bader 319-269-2628
Emily Cahalan 319-231-1331
Travis Mestad 563-210-4072
Beverly Leisinger 319-939-4476
Bill Isham 210-602-3816
We’re here to serve you.
Staff: Gina DeBoer
Youth Director
Nicole Schmitz
Preschool Director/Teacher
Kristi Price
Associate Preschool Teacher
Ashley Even
Preschool Teacher
Lanette Simons
Associate Preschool Teacher
Roberta Hinman/Julayne Muller
Secretary/Bookkeeper
Charlie Conklin
Custodian
Jody DeBoer
Organist/Pianist
Amanda Fisher
Jr. Choir Director
“Image” Newsletter January 2020
To receive a digital copy of this newsletter, e-mail the
church office at [email protected]
It is now the year 2020. Things are changing faster than they ever have before.
We can get information about anything just by speaking the question out loud
thanks to our smart devices. We are in constant contact with family and friends.
News comes to us faster than we need it to. It seems that all we need to do is think
about making a purchase and Facebook lets us know where we can get it the
cheapest and fastest. This is crazy.
This is also an election year. Being (relatively) new to Iowa, I’m not sure I like
this whole idea of having the first in the country caucus. We don’t ever get a break
from campaigning politicians. And with all that is going on in Washington, I’d like to
vote every one of them out and start over. Seriously. This is crazy.
With all the fighting going on in the world, I question if it is safe to travel
anywhere. There is fighting in the Middle East. There are protests in Hong Kong
and Spain and many other places. Australia is on fire and California is already
burned up. This is crazy.
At the end of every service, I pray this prayer:
Lord, we pray for peace; a peace that begins and ends with you. Fill our
hearts to overflowing so that one day soon that peace may overtake this
world.
Yes, we need peace. We need peace in and for a weary world. We need peace
in this country and in our homes. We need peace within ourselves. We need
peace in this crazy world.
This is my prayer for you for this new year. May you find the peace of God and live in its comfort for all your days.
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Seeing God at Immanuel in how we...
SWAG ringing bells
Give
Live
Love
IWELCA Board
Rylee Moran reads a Wednesday night lesson
The FORCE cookie contest winner was Kenzie Schroeder
Shalom Circle
While the night is still silent…
BLAST ringing bells with Ashlee
Lighting the Advent Candles
BLAST decorating cookies
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Prayer Concerns December Prayers for: Deb Grundeman, Craig Fisher, Deana Miller, Pat Ferres, Bishop & Ruth Ullestad, Carson Frye, Anna Bindert & family, John Gosse, Erika Hampstead, and the future of Immanuel.
Military: Paula Jones, 611 Stealth Lane, Box Elder, SD
57719 Sergeant David & Ashley Clark (daughter of John &
Kathy Tegler), 16 McWilliam St., Cameron, NC 28426
PFC Tyler Ficken (grandson of Gene & Janny Budzine & Gene & Michelle Ficken), H Company 1-222d, Aviation Regiment, 699 Anderson Place, Fort Eustis, VA, 23604-5422
Congratulations to:
Ron & Ginny Jensen on their 56th wedding anniversary on January 12th.
Leonard & Dolores Davis on their 53rd wedding anniversary on January 21st.
Gordy & Tami Fenner on their 25th wedding anniversary on January 21st.
January 5
Lector: 8:00 Mary Kay Johnson 10:30 Heidi Gosse Acolyte: 8:00 Ethan Cahalan 10:30 Logan Bevans Communion: 8:00 Gene & Janny Budzine, Ashlee Parker 10:30 Betty Giddings, Tom Johnson, Jill Bohlken Altar Care: Judy Harland & Shirley Allen Greeters: 8:00 Vince & Pam O’Loughlin 10:30 Andrew & Latisha Smith
January 12 Lector: 8:00 Roger Oline 10:30 Bev Leisinger Acolyte: 8:00 Abby Peyton 10:30 Braxton Anderson Communion: 8:00 Doug & Ann Peterschmidt, Keith Wilcox 10:30 Sheri Foster, Ed Gipper, Paula Fleming Altar Care: Sue Gipper & Sandy Erdelt Greeters: 8:00 Julene Lee & Pat Gates 10:30 Ron & Susan Oline
January 19
Lector: 8:00 Ann Peterschmidt 10:30 Cara Johnson Acolyte: 8:00 Levi DeBoer 10:30 Kally Corbin Communion: 8:00 Jerald & Judy Latwesen, Dverg Krantz 10:30 Betty Giddings, Paula Fleming, Jill Bohlken Altar Care: Sue Gipper & Sandy Erdelt Greeters: 8:00 Don & Connie Brown 10:30 Aaron & Cyndi Losey & family
January 26
Lector: 8:00 Daryl Roberts 10:30 Latisha Smith Acolyte: 8:00 Kenzie Christian 10:30 Jaxon Latwesen Communion: 8:00 Joe & Amanda Fisher, Ashlee Parker 10:30 Sheri Foster, Ed Gipper, Tom Johnson Altar Care: Pat Gates & Betty Giddings Greeters: 8:00 Emily & Tony Cahalan & family 10:30 Heather Thimmesch & family
December Pastoral Acts Funerals:
John Muench, who passed away on Friday, December 13. Services were held on Saturday, December 21 at Immanuel with Rev. Ed Zaiser officiating and Rev. Greg DeBoer presiding.
Bernie Haven, who passed away on Saturday, December 14. Services were held on Saturday, December 28 at Immanuel with Rev. Emily Carson officiating.
Wednesday Morning Coffee & Conversation at Em’s : 7:00 am for the men and 9:00 am for the women. Grab a friend and come for coffee and conversation.
Friday morning Bible study We are working through the Bible together and learning more about each other. Please bring your Bible and join us for discussion in the Fireside room from 9:00-10:00 am on Friday mornings.
Small Group Opportunities
Serving… January Ushers
8:00 Dean Gissel (C), Gary Gissel, Mark Crawford, __________ 10:30 Ron Giddings (C), Blake Smith, Andrew Smith, __________
We are partnering with YouCan Missions and collecting shoes for the June 2020 mission trip to Belize. Shoes will be shipped to Belize and distributed by the Mission Team. Shoes must be solid and in good shape. Gently used and new shoes, size toddler 10 through adult 10 are needed. Closed-toe shoes preferred. Thank you for your support and donations!
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Youth Happenings... SWAG (Starting With an Awesome God)
5th & 6th Grade Wed, Jan 8, 3:30-5:00 pm, SWAG Weds, Jan 15, 3:30-5:00 pm, SWAG Sun, Jan 19, 2:00-4:00 pm, Bowling (meet at church @
1:15 pm, return @ 4:30 pm) Weds, Jan 22, 3:30-5:00 pm, SWAG (early out, pick up at
1:45) Weds, Jan 29, NO SWAG
Youth Group Messages & Updates…
SWAG, text @SWAG2511 to 81010
BLAST, text @BLAST2511 to 81010
FORCE, text @FORCE2511 to 81010
Jr Choir, text @ilcjrchoir to 81010
Sr Choir, text @SRCHOIR2511 to 81010
RPG, text @RPG2511 to 81010
Sunday School, text @ilcss to 81010
Adult Confirmation Partners, text @ilcpartner to 81010
Be In The Know:
BLAST (Bible Learning And Serving Together) 7th and 8th graders Weds, Jan 8, 7:00-7:30 pm, 8th grade student/parent
meeting Weds, Jan 8, 7:30-8:30 pm, Confirmation Weds, Jan 15, 7:00-8:30 pm, Confirmation Sun, Jan 19, 2:00-4:00 pm, Bowling (meet at church @
1:15 pm, return @ 4:30 pm) Wed, Jan 22, 7:00-8:30 pm, BLAST Wed, Jan 29, 3:30-9:00 pm, 8th Grade Retreat
FORCE (Forming Our Relationships with Christ and Each other) High School Students Sun, Jan 5, 11:30 am, DU! Sun, Jan 12, 7:00 pm, FORCE Sun, Jan 19, 2:00-4:00 pm, Bowling (meet at church @
1:15 pm, return @ 4:30 pm) Sun, Jan 26, 7:00 pm, FORCE
Save your POP CANS and
BOTTLES!!
Pop cans and bottles are now being collected
at Pop-A-Top Redemption (the one by Bill’s) for
the Immanuel Youth Groups. Drop your 5¢
recyclables off there and ask for the refund to
go to Immanuel Youth. Thanks in advance for
your support!
RPG Practices:
Sun, Jan 12 @ 6:00 pm Sun, Jan 19 @ 11:30 am
Anyone interested in joining RPG, please contact Gina!
Can you help support a faith formation experience?
There are a couple students in need of a little financial help to attend Quake. This is a faith filled weekend where students learn more about their relationship with God, ask the tough questions, and worship with kids of their own age. Of course, there is an element of fun involved too since we will be in WI Dells at a water park. If you are able to help one of our BLAST/FORCE students attend this faith formation event, please talk to Gina. Thank you for your generosity.
2019 Operation Christmas
Child Shoebox Totals are in! 15,262 boxes were shipped from Northeast Iowa. Three semis, some loaded with makeshift cartons, headed to Denver, CO. The Denver processing center processed shoeboxes for Mexico, Native Americans (NM, AZ, MT and NE), Ghana and South Africa. Thank you for your generous contributions!
8th Graders and Parents
On Wed, Jan 8th at 7pm, there will be a meeting for all 8th grade Confirmation students and their parents. At this meeting we will plan the confirmation service, discuss the 8th grade retreat and banquet, and talk about the 8th grade Confirmation project. Please make every attempt to be at this very important meeting. Thanks!
SWAG~BLAST~FORCE
BOWLING WHEN? Sunday, January 19, 2020; meet at the church at 1:15 pm, return at 4:30 pm
COST? $10 per person; this includes 2 hours of bowling, shoes, pizza, and pop.
Sign up on the Bulletin Board in the Fellowship Hall!
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Birthdays & Wedding Anniversaries - January 2020
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 Janna Coffman Vicki McClintock Courteney Rose
2 Daryl Johnson Riley Peyton
3 Jane Engler Nikki Sidles Debra Williams
4 Landon Duffy Betty Giddings Janet Leverington Kyra White
5 Tina Beltz Jacob Wolf
6 Cassandra Johnson Darek Kayser Drake Kayser
7 8 Darci Fuelling
9 Jeff Main Heather Walztoni
10 11 Mary Kay Johnson Gary Schneider Ronald Tonn
12 Nicholas Harder Malinda Higgins Joseph Saunders Ron & Ginny Jensen (56)
13 Georgia Gray Sandee Tudor Terry & Ellen Bloomquist (41)
14 Erin Burmeister Eldon Carlson Tom Huston Conner VandeKieft
15 Taylor Kitner
16 Kennedi Benesh Ashlyn Hemsath
17 Janice Seemann
18 Travis Mestad Melynda Tegler
19 Dennis Enright Kennedy Kelchen Andrea Soukup
20 Jackson Kane Joseph Kayser Bill Wolfgram
21 Kyle Berns Michael Main Jayeden Rice Leonard & Delores Davis (53) Gordy & Tami Fenner (25)
22 Jill Bohlken Teal Fleming Kristen Fratzke Christina Garrigus-Jones Mason Ristvedt
23 Lindsey Bloomquist Landon Brewer
24 Charity Erdelt Susan Hulbert Journey Roose
25 Christopher Hayzlett
26 Steven Marlow Wilbur Nielsen Talia Wolf
27 28 JD Wolf
29 Andrew Budzine Travis Foley
30 Sawyer Halligan
31 Derek Hahn Claire Johnson Darrell & Teresa Horn (39)
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Immanuel Lutheran Church - January 2020 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 Office Closed
2 1:00-9:00 Calico Cut Ups
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4 5:30 Worship
5 8:00 & 10:30 Worship 9:00 Fellowship/ Story Hour 9:15 Sunday School 11:30 FORCE - DU!
6 5:30 Shalom Circle
7 6:00 Parish Ed 6:30 ATM
8 7:00 & 9:00 Coffee & Conversation @ Em’s 1:00 IWELCA 3:30 SWAG 5:00 JR Choir 5:45 Meal 6:00 SR Choir 7:00 8th grade student/parent mtg 7:30 Confirmation
9 4:00 Bible Art Journaling
10 9:00 Bible Study
11 5:30 Worship
12 8:00 & 10:30 Worship 9:00 Fellowship/ Story Hour 9:15 Sunday School 6:00 RPG practice 7:00 FORCE
13 7:00 Property
14 9:00 Quilting 7:00 Preschool
15 7:00 & 9:00 Coffee & Conversation @ Em’s 3:30 SWAG 5:00 JR Choir 5:45 Meal 6:00 SR Choir 7:00 Confirmation
16 17 9:00 Bible Study
18 5:30 Worship
19 8:00 & 10:30 Worship 9:00 Fellowship/ Story Hour 9:15 Sunday School 11:30 RPG practice 2:00-4:00 SWAG/ BLAST/FORCE Bowling (meet at 1:15 pm, back at 4:30 pm)
20 21 9:00 Quilting 5:30 Youth Board 6:30 Worship & Music 7:00 Endowment
22 7:00 & 9:00 Coffee & Conversation @ Em’s 3:30 SWAG (early out, pick up at 1:45) 5:00 JR Choir 5:45 Meal 6:00 SR Choir 6:00 Council 7:00 BLAST
23 4:00 Bible Art Journaling
24 9:00 Bible Study
25 5:30 Worship
26 8:00 & 10:30 Worship 9:00 Fellowship/ Story Hour 9:15 Sunday School 7:00 FORCE
27 28 9:00 Quilting
29 7:00 & 9:00 Coffee & Conversation @ Em’s 3:30-9:00 8th Grade Retreat NO SWAG NO JR CHOIR NO SR CHOIR
30 31 9:00 Bible Study
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Preschool Scholarship Donations Wee Care Preschool is currently seeking scholarship donations for our 3-year-old program. Tuition for the 3-year-old program is $100 per month (Sept-May). In the past we have been able to give full tuition scholarships and we would like to be able to continue to do so for the future. You can designate this on your giving envelopes and write “preschool scholarship”. If you have questions, you can contact Lindsey O’Loughlin, board president, or any other member of the Wee Care Preschool board.
A new year. A new beginning. A fresh start. What a great feeling. We talk
about what we have accomplished, what our resolutions are, and sometimes even set a few new goals for ourselves. The past year could have been a time of successes, struggles, or growth, but no matter what, the new year brings hope. A clean slate to create new. What does that look like for you? Working harder in your classes? Giving time to someone who is lonely? Thinking about yourself in a different way? Evaluating your relationships? Being a better friend? Spending your money more wisely? Whatever it is, know that you can do it! But not alone. God will be there with you in your struggles. He helps you succeed and meet your goals. He even makes us grow in ways we don’t ever imagine possible. But do you want to know the best part???? We don’t have to wait for a new year for the new beginning. We are washed clean, saved by grace, and prepped for a new beginning each day. Because of Jesus, we have the clean slate every day. Now, what are you going to do with it?
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Corner... Sunday School News The Immanuel Sunday School continues to go well with the average weekend attendance of 50 students. The children’s offering in 2020 will go to Ronald McDonald House and the last three months of the school year in 2020, the donations will go to Camp EWALU. We thank all the students who gave to Operation Christmas Child and we will be sending them a check for $250.03. A special thanks to all the teachers, student helpers, and students who put on such a wonderful Christmas Program called “Arise & Shine”. We also want to thank Ashlee Parker, Gina DeBoer, and Jody DeBoer for teaching the students the new songs for the play and Val Maximovich for helping with the costumes.
Sunday School teachers, please pick up your new 2020 curriculum material at the church office. Sunday School starts again on Sunday, January 5, 2020. If you have any questions, concerns or need supplies, please contact me. I look forward to working with you in the New Year.
Blessings, Roberta Hinman Sunday School Superintendent
Date Events
Jan 5, 2020 Sunday School starts back up
Wee Care Preschool Wee Care Preschool hopes everyone had a safe and very Merry Christmas! It’s hard to believe that the new year is upon us. Our Christmas concert was a great success. Thank you for all that attended and helped us meet our goal of items collected for the food bank! Class resumes on Monday, January 6, for the three-year-old class and Tuesday, January 7, for the four-year-old class. Registration for the 2020-2021 school year will open in March this year. Please watch for more information to come.
Nicole Schmitz Director/PK4 Teacher, Wee Care Preschool [email protected]
Immanuel Lutheran Wee Care Preschool
3 & 4-year-old Registration
2019-2020 School Year Do you know a child that will be three or four by
September 15, 2019?! Our preschool offers a
nurturing, Christian education that will help your
child develop all skills to reach their greatest
potential. Register today!
3-year-old Class
-Must be 3 by September
15, 2019
-Morning or Afternoon classes available
-$25 registration fee
-$100 monthly tuition
-Scholarships available
-Classes meet Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday
4-year-old Class
-Must be 4 by September
15, 2019
-Morning or Afternoon classes available
-$25 registration fee
-Free tuition!
-Classes meet Tuesday-
Friday
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Finding Her Community
Originally from Eritrea, Kiros, her husband, and her young son were forced to flee their country and live in an Ethiopian refugee camp for almost two years.
When the opportunity came to resettle in Iowa, Kiros and her husband were excited to put down roots and call Iowa home. They settled in the Des Moines community and knew this was it; this was where they wanted to create a new life in the U.S.
Since then, they have raised four more children and set their sights on receiving citizenship in the country that helped them heal and rebuild.
Kiros enrolled in LSI’s English and citizenship classes and worked hard to study for her U.S. Citizenship Exam. Every week, she met with instructors from LSI’s Refugee and Immigrant Services to prepare for her interview with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
When the time came, she passed her exam with flying colors. She recently attended her U.S. citizenship ceremony, then went home to prepare for her daughter’s fifth birthday party.
Kiros has poured her time and energy into building a life where her family has the same opportunities as every other family in their community.
Raising our Voice for Iowa Children and Families – Lutheran Day on the Hill
Families struggling without access to mental healthcare. Human services providers overworked and underpaid. Former refugees striving to build new lives.
These are all issues faced by Iowans. Join us to make sure they are heard at the Iowa State Capitol.
Please consider joining Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) and the three Iowa synods of the ELCA for Lutheran Day on the Hill, an annual day of advocacy in Des Moines to uplift the needs of our neighbors. The event will be held on Tuesday, February 25. Visit www.LSIowa.org/advocacy next month for event details, online registration, and an online toolkit for your congregation.
If you are new to advocacy, come learn more about the legislative process and your role as a citizen. If you’ve attended before, join us again. If you would like more information, please contact Deb Whitford, LSI’s director of philanthropy and church relations, at [email protected] or 563-676-2065.
Our Mission: Lutheran Services in Iowa responds to the love of Jesus Christ through compassionate service. LSI is an af-filiated social ministry partner of the Iowa congregations of the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) and a member of LSA (Lutheran Services in America). We proudly serve people of all ages, abilities, religions, sexes, gender identities, national origins, ethnicities, races, and sexual ori-entations. Learn more at www.LSIowa.org and www.facebook.com/LSI.iowa.
IWELCA News
January Circle Schedules Faith Circle: No Meeting in January Shalom Circle: Mon, Jan 6, 5:30 pm @ Bill’s IWELCA Board: Wed, Jan 8, 1:00 pm @ church
Prayer Shawl Ministry If you or someone you know is in need of a Prayer Shawl, please feel free to take one from the Fireside Room. Please sign the notebook in the cabinet if you do take one. Thank you!
Triennial Gathering The Eleventh Triennial Gathering of Women of the ELCA will be July 16-20, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. We are invited to this life-changing event. Come. Be inspired. Registration is open. The theme is "Just Love”. Contact an IWELCA board member for registration.
The Immanuel WELCA board is very excited to share some of their mission giving for 2019 through offerings, in-kind gifts, service and leadership. As a community of women, we did the following service projects: Soup & Pie Luncheon IWELCA made chicken noodle soup and chili and also served pies for dessert. We raised $628 for Operation Santa Claus to buy toys for needy children of Buchan-an County. Quilts and School Kits 107 quilts and 128 school kit backpacks were taken to St. Peters church in Denver, Iowa on November 9th. These items began their long journey to needy school children in other parts of the world. Service Mission
Immanuel has a very important mission here in our own church providing lunch after a funeral for family and friends. Many hands go into preparing and serv-ing food. The Mitten Tree
IWELCA donates many mittens, scarves, and stocking caps to Operation Threshold for needy children of Bu-chanan County for their Santa Claus giveaway. This year over 63 items were donated for Christmas. Also 5 pairs of snow pants and 5 pairs of boots were donated. Heifer International IWELCA donated funds toward purchasing 4 water fil-ters ($120), 3 goats ($150) and flock of chicks and one goat ($60) to give to needy families to help them be lifted out of poverty. Baby care kits for Lutheran World Relief IWELCA donated many baby care kits which included sleepers, t-shirts, receiving blankets, diapers, sweat-shirts, socks, soap, and towels. Family for Christmas Christmas gifts were purchased for a needy family in Buchanan County to make the holiday brighter. (Please note that some of these projects received funds from Thrivent Financial.)
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Minutes/Actions Church Council Minutes November 21, 2019 The council meeting was called to order at 6:00pm by President Erin Kelchen. Members present were Erin Kelchen, Paula Fleming, Aaron Losey, Brea Bader, Emily Cahalan, Travis Mestad, Bev Leisinger, Bill Isham, and Pastor Greg DeBoer.
Council members were given an opportunity to share highs and lows. Devotions were read by Pastor Greg.
A motion was made and seconded, the following resolution was adopted, “Be it resolved to approve the October Minutes of the Church Council Meeting.”
Treasurer Daryl Johnson presented the Financial Report for October. General fund monthly expenses were $38,373.54 and general income was $37,193.32. Year to date expenses were $130,587.90 and year to date income was $144,023.17. A motion was made and seconded, the following resolution was adopted, “Be it resolved to approve the October Financial Report as presented.”
Pastor Greg shared that from All Saints Day 2018 to 2019 there were 13 funerals. So far this year from All Saints Day there have been 3. It was also shared that there have been 3 baptisms. Pastor Greg shared that there are several weddings on the 2020 calendar.
Bev shared that Worship and Music are getting ready for poinsettia sales. Church Christmas decorating is November 23rd.
Brea shared that Parish Education is working on the Christmas program. Gina and Amanda are leading the program. This year student gift bags will include microwave popcorn, m&m’s, and a craft.
Pastor shared that Property committee are working on repairing the light in the North parking lot. There are hoping to finish the cement parking in the spring. Snow plowing will be handled by church members and the custodian this winter.
Paula shared that Preschool committee has a long-term sub arranged for Nicole for maternity leave. There was an incident in the 4-year-old afternoon class.
While sitting on the floor a student dislocated his elbow. The parents, Pastor Greg, and Nicole reviewed the video tape of the time frame. It looks as if the student turned while leaning back on his hands, dislocating his elbow.
Bill shared that Endowment moved about $5000 from an original endowment into the Jackson National Life fund.
Travis shared that Youth group raised approximately $1700 on reformation Sunday. This money will be used for future trips. 35 people will be traveling to Chicago for Operation Christmas Child. The company we get the confirmation gowns has gone out of business. The committee has purchased 33 gowns at $25 each. They will be able to use them for many years.
Emily shared that ATM are finishing up the guest questionnaire cards. They are working on more information signs. Pastor suggested placing them on the wall rather than hanging them from the ceiling.
Pastor Greg shared that the call committee has had a Skype interview with a potential Pastor. An interview will be scheduled soon.
The electronic transaction fee will continue coming out of the envelope line item. It will be readdressed at the next annual meeting.
Emily shared that Amazon users can tag Immanuel Lutheran as a charitable entity. Amazon will give a certain percentage of sales to the church. To do this you need to log into www.smile.amazon.com. Select Immanuel as your charity. Confirm that it is Independence, Iowa.
Pastor Greg shared that he is planning on taking a Sabbatical September-November. His focus will be on music as a devotional and worship too. Council, Worship and Music, and Parish Education will all be involved with the logistics.
Pastor Greg shared that Vanco, who we use for electronic giving, has an app that you can use for giving and other things. Currently you can give a general donation, buy poinsettias, and a few other things. To use this app, you need a Vanco account. If you currently use simply giving you can call the office to get your account number. You can also set up a user account with the app. The app name is “GivePlus Church.” It was also suggested to looking into a Credit/ Debit card reader.
Pastor shared that the church has a book of records including baptisms, funerals, weddings, confirmations. Julayne has inquired if we can switch to computer form. The council suggested continuing with the book until it is full. At that time a decision can be made for change.
Paula shared that the payroll system the church used is not user friendly. She would like to see if there are other programs that are more user friendly to implement at the first of the year. The council discussed fees associated with the payroll service. After discussion, a motion was made and seconded, the following resolution was adopted, “Be it resolved to change payroll service at the discretion of Julayne Muller, Paula Fleming, and Pastor Greg.”
The next council meeting will be December 18th, at 7:30pm.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:30pm, followed by The Lord’s Prayer. Respectfully submitted by, Paula Fleming Council Secretary
Immanuel Lutheran Church 512 5th St. N.E. Independence, IA 50644
Contact Us:
Phone: (319) 334-2511
Fax: (319) 334-4596
Email: [email protected]
Visit our webpage: www.immanuelindee.com
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Worship With Us:
Saturday: 5:30 pm Worship
Sunday: 8:00 am Worship
9:00 am Fellowship/Story Hour
9:15 am Sunday School
10:30 am Worship
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• Download the FREE app on your Apple or Android phone
• Make one-time or recurring donations using your debit/credit card or checking/savings account
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