Announcements: as of February 3
Hey Guys... Looking for a way to grow in your faith journey? Why not start the new year by coming to the Wed. morning men's group. Everyone is welcome. Beginning on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 from 6:00-7:00 am, we will start a new book study titled, God's Story, Your Story, by Max Lucado. Be inspired to see how your day-to-day story intersects with God's grand, overarching epic of everlasting redemption. Your journey of faith will come alive as you explore the divine narrative through New Testament and contemporary characters, and discover how the Bible reveals God's plan for you today. Direct questions to John Schmitt, at 437-8579.
In Memoriam - Elmer Christian Schult
April 11, 1921 to January 26, 2012
Our sympathies and prayers for Ann Schult and all the Schult family at the death of her husband, Elmer Schult.
Please keep Ann and all their family in your prayers.
Annual Meeting Results: At last Sunday's Annual Meeting, the following people were elected to leadership positions for the coming year:
Council: Cory Lawson, Scott Wittenwyler, Bill Vance, Evonne Martin, Lucas Schult
Treasurer: Evonne Martin
Nominating Committee: Karen Erickson & Paul Hodgson
Endowment Board: Dave Disch, Jerry Haglund, Paul Hodgson
Synod Assembly: Dave & Kelly Lawson
German Valley Board of Trustees: Mike Arneson & Paul Hodgson
We greatly thank everyone who was nominated and willing to serve if called upon. Also at the annual meeting, the proposed ministry budget was approved as presented. At the Congregation Council meeting Anita Opsal was elected president of the congregation, and Mera O'Connell was elected vice-president. Other officers include Francine Rask, secretary, and Evonne Martin, treasurer.
Ash Wednesday is February 22nd. Please join us for a special worship service on Wednesday evening at 7:00 to begin the Christian season of Lent. This worship service will include receiving of a mark of ashes in remembrance of our human limitations and frailties, as well as Holy Communion, the physical reminder of God's grace given to save us from ourselves. Everyone is invited.
For Wednesdays beginning February 29th: We will have a Soup and Sandwich Supper served from 6:00 to 6:30, followed by a Lenten Worship service at 7:00. Please join us for this time of fellowship and worship.
The DONATION of the Month of February for the Blue Mounds Food Pantry is Laundry Detergent, Dish Soap, Cleaning Supplies. You may place your donations on the Food Pantry shelves next to the elevator in the narthex. Your generous contributions to the Food Pantry are greatly appreciated. If you have any questions concerning the Food Pantry or donations please contact Brad Delwiche at 437-3067.
SAVE THE DATE - The Spiritual Gifts Team has rescheduled the Spiritual Gifts/Stewardship Workshop that had been scheduled for January 30th. The new date is Thursday, March 1st, at 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary at Immanuel.
Are you still considering the next mission trip to Guatemala? As we continue our clean water ministry at Immanuel, a second mission trip through Living Water International is being planned for disciples to go to Guatemala from June 23-30, 2012. John Schmitt will again serve as team leader for the trip. We hope to have our Guatemala mission team finalized in the next couple weeks and begin our 5 months of preparation for the trip. If you are interested or want more information, please contact John at 437-8579.
Coming in February... the H20 Project-year 2. Remember how we came together as a congregation last year - to raise money to build a well in Nicaragua. We gave up our coffee, lattes, Gatorade and soft drinks for 2 weeks and chose to drink water. The money we didn't spend on drinks was donated to the well project to provide water to those without clean water. Talk to your friends, neighbors and family - ask others to consider getting involved.
"I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink." Matthew 25:35