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In This Issue:
2 Ask the Pastor A Note from Our Music Director 3 April Birthdays & Anniversaries 4 Bible Studies & Sunday School Preschool News! 5 February Finances, Official Acts & Attendance 6 April 2018 Worship Helpers’ Schedule 7 April 2018 Calendar 8 Funke Newsletter 9 Youth Group News! WCM Newsletter 10 Sunday School News New Members! Cardinals Game 11 Women’s Mini- Reteat
April 2018 Immanuel Monthly
Making more and stronger disciples of Jesus Christ through
the power of the Holy Spirit.
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH & PRESCHOOL 522 S. CHURCH STREET — WATERLOO, IL — 618.939.6480
immanuelwaterloo@gmail .com — immanuelwaterloo.org
From Our Administrative Pastor…
Dear Brothers and Sisters of Immanuel, One of the greatest gifts one person can give to another is commitment. If marriage is to work as God intends and be a blessing to each spouse, Jesus says that a “man must leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife.” (Mark 10:7) In other words, husband and wife must be committed to loving and caring for each other their whole lives long. Of course, God’s commitment to us is the greatest gift of all. God the Father loves us so much and is so committed to us that he gave his only Son for our salvation. Jesus, too, because of his commitment to us, let go of his life and willingly suffered and died on the cross. “Greater love has no one than this,” Jesus said, “that someone lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends.” (John 15:13-14) And such love and commitment on God’s part have their effect on us. Their life-changing power engenders commitment to God and to others in us. We answer God’s call to follow Christ and share his good news with all the world.
Immanuel is going to celebrate God’s commitment to us and our commitment to be good managers of all the gifts God gives to us during a stewardship emphasis in May. Called Consecrated Stewards, this program is produced and operated by the Lutheran Church Extension Fund. For three weeks in May, Immanuel will participate in Bible studies and enjoy sermons that teach us about God’s generosity and what it means to be a consecrated steward, that is to say, a committed manager of God’s gifts. The emphasis will culminate on May 20 when members are asked to respond to God’s grace by taking a step
forward in personal stewardship. We’re calling this Sunday Consecration Sunday because we’ll be inviting people to consecrate themselves and their gifts to the Lord. Consecration Sunday will really be a celebration of our call to be a witness and worker in God’s kingdom. There will be a special luncheon after the 10:15 a.m. service on May 20 so that we can enjoy the fellowship of fellow believers and revel in what God has done for us.
Pastor Mark Frith, a representative from Lutheran Church Extension Fund, will be our guest preacher on May 20 and our leader through the whole process. Pray that our Lord will use him and this emphasis to renew our faith and strengthen our commitment to our Savior. Watch for more details in the weeks to come! Jesus bless your abundantly!
Love in Christ,
One of the greatest gifts one person can give to another
is commitment.
Immanuel is going to celebrate God’s commitment to us and our commitment to be good managers of all the gifts God gives to us during a stewardship emphasis in May.
Join us for our Holy Week & Easter Services... Maundy Thursday, March 29—7:30 pm
Good Friday, March 30—12:00 noon & 7:30 pm Easter Sunday, April 1—6:00 am (at Camp Wartburg)
and 7:45 am & 10:15 am (at Immanuel)
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Greetings everyone! With Easter approaching I thought it might be a good thing to share some thoughts on the question, “What is the best apologetic way to talk about the Resurrection?” That is to say, “what is the best way to defend the truth that Christ rose from the dead when in a discussion?” Step 1: The very first and last step is to love and pray. Pray for others, pray God’s Word would be rightly shared through you and that the Holy Spirit would be at work in all who hear the Word. And love the people you talk to! Step 2: Read the Scriptures. “Consume” the Gospel accounts and the words of the apostles in Acts and through the Epistles. Well, study all of Scripture. Study Church history as you grow in your understanding of the Christian faith. Read apologetics texts as well as secular history so you can better articulate your points during the conversation. We want to do that as a whole so that we’re not blown around by every wind of doctrine (Eph. 4). People are taught how to spot a forgery by knowing the real thing down to the smallest detail. We want to know our faith to the smallest detail as well so we can rightly articulate it when in discussions and not be deceived by false teachings. Step 3: LISTEN! Be quiet and listen. It’s tough. Really tough. I fail in this step myself far too often. Listen to what the person is saying. Care for the person you’re talking to. You’re not engaging in this discussion to win a debate. You’re having this discussion to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the forgiveness he has won for all people. If you don’t know whether the person is atheist, agnostic, apatheist, Mormon, Muslim, Buddhist, has a Christian past, or has no church background whatsoever, you won’t know how best to share God’s Word with them. Yes, Scripture is the power of God for salvation (Rom 1), but we want to know who we’re talking to so we can rightly share God’s Word with them. Step 4: Keep loving. Be patient. Share God’s Word and be calm. You’re not here to “win them to Christ.” You’re in the conversation to share God’s Word and to do so lovingly (Eph. 4) because faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God (Rom 10). All of the other stuff you study about history and stuff aren’t going to win the argument, they’ll only help you answer other common questions that will arise. Don’t fret, though. Be ready to say, “I don’t know, I’ll get back to you” ...because you won’t know it all. We prep like this so that when people say, “Oh, you’re all about faith, I’m about fact!” You can reply accordingly. You can point to 1 Cor. 15 where Paul tells the people that if Jesus didn’t rise from the dead, then our faith is for nothing. Not only that but Jesus appeared to a ton of people
including 500 at one time and all of them who are still alive as of Paul’s writing of the letter could attest to it. You can point to all of the manuscript evidence that shows us that the Scriptures didn’t get all contorted down to us like a game of “Telephone.” You can point to secular history that describes a man named Jesus who did amazing things and caused a stir in his time even apart from the eye witness accounts related to us in Scripture. Our faith is given to us by the Holy Spirit and is faith in historical fact. Be patient as you share the good news. Your life has been claimed by Christ and nothing can pull you from his nail-pierced hands. That is the good news that we have the command and privilege to share. If you have any other questions, feel free to let me know.
From Our Associate Pastor… “Ask the Pastor”
A “Note” from our Music Director
The start of a new Church Season.... How wonderful to begin April with the celebration of Easter on the very first day of the month! Every time I turn the calendar page over to the "next month" I take a moment to think about what that new month has going on. From the very first of April to the very end of April we will be in the Easter Season. The beautiful Easter hymns that include beautiful phrases of our Savior's love for us will bring back the "alleluias" which have been buried during the Lenten Season. Once again, when doxological verses are being sung, the organ's cymbelstern stop will be heard in praise of the "Three in One." Yes,the somber tones of Lent give way to the joyous sounds of Easter! As you worship during the weeks of the Easter Season, the "sweet joy" of Christ's resurrection will be heard in the hymns and the choral & bell selections shared throughout the services.
With high delight, let us unite In songs of great jubilation.
Ye pure in heart, all bear your part, Sing Jesus Christ, our salvation.
To set us free forever, He is ris'n and sends To all earth's ends
Good news to save ev'ry nation. LSB 483.1
The month of April will conclude with Confirmation and Immanubells playing for the last time of their 2017/18 Music Season. So, from the beginning of the month to the end… celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior! To Him be the glory!
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April Birthdays & Anniversaries Parish Leaders
Pastors:
Rev. Dr. Tony Troup, 618-340-8375 Administrative Rev. Merritt Demski, 847-254-9666 Associate
Church & School Staff: Lisa Clamors, 618-719-4954 Office Secretary Ann Frank, 282-6597 Music Director Sandy Mueller Housekeeping Ken Schanz Groundskeeper/Maintenance Linda Polansky, 618-980-3475 Preschool Director Cindy Troup Preschool Aide
Church Council: Lee Eggemeyer, 458-8555 President Alan Stumpf, 618-719-9033 Vice-President Laura Kinzinger, 939-8175 Secretary David Powell, 618-974-9222 Treasurer Warren Frank, 282-6597 Financial Secretary Taryn Niemeyer, 939-7982 Christian Education Allen Jacobs, 939-3035 Church Properties Colby Crook, 618-910-2825 Evangelism/Fellowship Sandy Mueller, 618-420-1373 Social Ministry Alan Stumpf, 618-719-9033 Spiritual Ministry Pat Kelly, Sr., 636-373-2967 Stewardship Sandy Nichols, 618-340-0520 Youth Ministry
Other Volunteers: Lisa Clamors Sunday School Superintendent Louise Nobbe Head Sacristan Marilyn Collette Sacristans Shirley Elmore Deborah Joellenbeck Sandy Thompson Flower Coordinator Lisa Clamors Women’s Christian Ministry
Field Education Students: Hayden Lukas 1st Year
Have you ever thought about joining one of
Immanuel's Boards or committees? If so, please contact the appropriate person listed above.
Happy Birthday to… 1 Darian Becker 2 Russell Lieb Harry Thompson 3 Tiffany Mitchell Brett Wiegand Gwen Wiegand 4 Matthew Stratman 5 Brian White 6 Nathan Grant Nathan Prescher Michael Rusteberg 7 Linda Harbison 8 Greg Hoeffken 9 Bob Kloeppel Chris Melliere 10 Audrey Campbell Austin Campbell 11 John Grant Ethan Perjak 12 Amanda Bergheger Evan Fink Wendy Maag Sandy Thompson 13 Alvera Jacobs Steve Kruse Reagan Nichols Barrett Thompson 14 Alicia Kirkley 15 Harold Verseman 16 Kennedy Filipiak Andrea Glessner Alex Magnuson 17 Rodney Clamors Wayne Collmeyer Bill Holtgrieve 18 Chuck Cadman
19 Claude Heimburger Erwin Liefer 22 Jessica Bender Gina Eybel 24 Tyler Koch 28 Alexis Keller Denise Wiese 29 Kristin Crawford Robert Kettler Bob Osterhage Max Schrader 30 Tom Bequette Julius Cottner Madalyn Valerius Happy Anniversary to… 6 Joe & Audrey Campbell (27) 8 Rodney & Lisa Clamors (18) 11 Gene & Diane Hoffmann (48) 12 Don & Carol Matzenbacher (49) 16 Darrell & Jane Gaitsch (40) 21 Brian & Dina Nobbe (39) Bill & Betty Schimpf (12) 22 Robert & Mildred Menke (46) 23 Russ & Bonita Lieb (36) 24 John & Barb Grant (8) 25 Vernon & Esther Brandt (25) Eric & Brittany Buettner (3) Roy & Bonnie Unterseh (48) 26 Gary & Barbara Altes (49) Scott & April Kirkley (10) 28 Jim & Lori Smothers (28) 29 Howard & Norma Shive (46) 30 Robert & Willa Mae Prange (58)
God’s blessings to each of you as you celebrate a
birthday or anniversary in April!
Recycle your aluminum cans! There is a large trash can in the kitchen for those cans. If you have a large amount and put them in trash bags, you can put the bags over by the white shed at the corner of the parking lot. The paper recycle bins
are located in the back of the education building. Load them up with your paper recycling products! Thank you for being good stewards and for your support of our youth!
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Elders‘ Shepherding Program
(Families whose last name begins with)
A-B Rodney Clamors, 618-719-4023 C-D Jim Crawford, 618-799-8789 E-Ha Scott Janssen, 214-629-6975 He-Hu Bob Polansky, 618-979-0918 J-K Jason Valerius, 458-4890 L-Mel Kevin Wheat, 939-5705 Men-My Cal Neeman, 939-5137 N-P Elden Niemeyer, 939-7982 R-Sche Larry Taake, 939-4757 Schi-Sw open T-Wel Kevin Whelan, 939-1985 Wem-Z Larry Goessling, 618-322-6555 Elders & Pastors: Alan Stumpf, 618-719-9033
Have a question or would like to speak to your elder, feel free to call him anytime.
Board of Social Ministry:
April: Camp Wartburg
Items needed include toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning supplies (Clorox, Windex, etc.), sporting equipment (soccer balls, dodge balls, tennis balls/rackets, basketballs, ping pong balls etc.), pool toys (no rafts, please), lanyard string, glow sticks, charcoal, Rubbermaid containers (small or medium size with lids). Thank you for your support!
Bi-County Backpack Program:
This is an ongoing collection that supports children in Red Bud, Valmeyer, and Waterloo throughout the year. See the weekly bulletins for a list of items needed, and place those donations in the collection box in the narthex. Thank you!
Sunday School:
April: Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital (Ronald McDonald House)
Each month, the Sunday School classes take a monetary offering for a specific charity. Thank you to all of the Pre-K through 8th grade students that contribute to these collections each month!
Monthly Collections
For Men: Tuesdays at 6:30 am at Burger King. “I Have Issues,” a Bible study covering contemporary issues, led by
Pastor Troup. For Women: We are taking a break until April 12. Join us at 7:00 pm on Thursdays in the overflow room as we study
Waiting: A Bible Study on Patience, Hope, and Trust. For All Adults: Sundays at 9:00 am in the overflow room. That’s in the Bible? led by Pastor Troup. Sundays at 9:00 am in the church basement kitchen. Have a New Kid by Friday led by Scott & Jen Janssen
and Tim Scheibe. Feel free to bring your little ones, too! Wednesdays at 9:30 am in the overflow room. A study of 1 Peter led by Pastor Demski. For Pre-K—College: Preschool—2nd grade: Sundays at 9:00 am in the education building. Led by Lisa Clamors, Deborah
Joellenbeck, and Pam Nagel. 3rd—6th grades: Sundays at 9:00 am in the church
basement. Led by Millie Menke & Gayle Mesnarich. 7th & 8th grades: Sundays at 9:00 in the multipurpose
room. Co-led by Alan Stumpf and Sem. Hayden Lukas. “My Apostle, he wrote me a letter.” Parents are welcome to attend, too.
High school and College-age: Sundays at 9:00 am in the youth room as they study Ephesians led by Pastor Demski.
Bible Studies & Sunday School Classes!
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Baptism:
2/4/18—Elizabeth “Betty” Anne Demski,
daughter of Pastor & Veronica Demski
February Church Attendance
February Official Acts
In Our Prayers...
Please note: The names listed below will remain on our public prayer list for two weeks unless the church office is notified otherwise. Thank you.
We Pray for our Fellow Parishioners: Millie Menke, Erwin Liefer, Nancy Huck, Sandy Moore, Esther Brandt, Perry Koch, Tami Wilson, Carol Woodcock, Joan Rehmer We Pray for Friends and Relatives of Parishioners: Michael Washausen, Nina Van Kamp, Ken Horn, Kurt Klotzer, Nicole Bachelier, Scott Nobbe, Lydia Boyer, Elsa Wiemerslage, Gordon Curd, Harry Wolf, Steven Muench, Harvey Schaefer, Marlene Tonkins, Rachel Curd, Danielle Polesko, Diane Kersten, Pearl Auld, Judy Daugherty, Joyce Volkmann We Pray for Those in the Service of Our Nation: Alicia Kirkley, Dustin Bender, Aaron Bommarito, Alex Naumann, Paul Doty, Amanda Milburn, Marty Jung We Pray for Our Missionaries and Special Missions: Eric, Linda, Michael & Julia Funke (Tanzania), Unity Lutheran Elementary School (East St. Louis, IL), Immanuel’s Mission Team (Paraguay)
April 2018 Altar Flowers
4/1 (Easter) Lilies given by various families
4/7—4/8 open
4/14—4/15 Given by Jenny Jung in memory of Ray Jung
4/21—4/22 Given by the Menke children and grandchildren in honor of Robert & Millie Menke’s 46th wedding anniversary
4/28—4/29 open The 2018 Flower Chart is posted on the bulletin board in the narthex. Sign up for the weekend you would like! As your weekend approaches, Sandy Thompson will contact you to give you more details.
Do You Have an Email Address? Did you know that you could be a good steward by receiving our newsletter via e-mail? Call or e-mail the church office and let Lisa know to
remove you from the mailing list and add you to the e-mail list.
February 2018 (4) 803 February 2017 (4) 968 February 1988 (4) 996
2018 Weekly Average (as of 2/28): 215
As of 2/28/18, there were 884 baptized members.
Total Deposits $ 33,400.98 Total Expenses $ 38,526.00 Over/(Short) $ (5,125.00)
January 31, 2018 Balances: Checking $ 37,198.63 Scholarship Fund $ 9,612.02 Nobbe Mem. Fund $ 8,236.00 Mission Team Fund $ 17,532.04 Horn Mem. Fund $ 321.27 Mem. Fund (Undesignated) $ 830.00 Ed Bldg Ins. Reim. $ 192.80 Loan $387,984.12
2018 Year to Date: Deposits $ 72,711.34 Expenses $ 78,138.63 Over/(Short) $ (5,427.29) Unpaid Obligations $ 0.00
January Finances
Looking for a Few Volunteers
We are looking for a few more altar guild volunteers to help prepare communion before our services on Saturdays & Sundays as well as a
few more media team members. We are also looking for a few more Sunday School teachers &
subs for our lower grades.
If you would like to help out in any of these ways, please contact the church office.
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April 2018 Worship Helpers
Vestment Color:
April 1-30 red
Usher Teams:
Saturday Accompanists:
Ron Jones - 4/7, 4/14, 4/21 Joan Ruwald - 4/28
Collator:
Sandy Thompson
1 Roy Unterseh, Jim Stueve, Dennis & Raymond Brandt, Ed Arras
2 Chuck Keller, Craig Mehner, Larry Taake, Dawn & Chase Rubemeyer
3 Rodney & Lisa Clamors, Ollney Mueller Jr., Paul Hoeffken
4 Bill Stueve, Charles Lloyd, Kevin Whelan
5 Robert Mesnarich Jr., Pam Nagel, Don & Carol Matzenbacher
6 Jason & Nick Valerius, Tim Troup
7 Alan Stumpf, Ross Schrader, Paul Broske Sr.
8 Larry Goessling, Jim Smothers, Dave Wiese, Cal Neeman, Dean Harbison
9 Jim Crawford, Allen Jacobs, Don & Gina Birrittier
10 Elden Niemeyer, Sharon Osterhage, Wayne Hargrave, Wyatt Drewes
11 Lee Eggemeyer, Ken Schanz, Roger Schanz, Curt Wittbracht
...for the 2018/19 school year!
M/W/F Class for 4 yr. olds 8:30—11:30 am
Children must be 4 by 9/1/18. $50 registration fee (non-refundable)
$120/month tuition (Sept—May)
T/Th Class for 3 yr. olds 8:30—11:30 am
Children must be 3 by 9/1/18. $50 registration fee (non-refundable)
$100/month tuition (Sept—May)
Visit our website (www.immanuelwaterloo.org) or contact the office ([email protected] or
939-6480) for more information or to get a registration packet.
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Want to Stay Up to Date? Go to our website (immanuelwaterloo.org) and check it out! Be sure to subscribe to the calendar, and you’ll have the most up to date info on Immanuel’s activities and events. Also, check out all of the info available right on our home page. Notice that something is missing? Let us know!
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Funke News: Gifts of Love “This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.” 1 John 4:10-11
Valentine’s Day this year was unique because it was also Ash Wednesday. While the two holidays generally have two completely contrasting moods, it did provide an opportunity for us to reflect on Jesus, God’s greatest gift to us, as well as the many other gifts of love that we have received and have had the opportunity to give. Mwadui Lutheran Secondary School Eric continues to enjoy his new position as Assistant Academic Master. His time at school is filled with teaching, registering students, adjusting schedules, making peer education lists, and putting together math and science worksheets and activities. He also was able to download Wikipedia and Khan Academy so students can use the computers to research even without internet. Multiple teachers have likewise approached him to help them include media in their classrooms, such as watching examples of debates or a movie for a history class. This month Linda’s guidance and counseling class covered how to ask good questions, how to stay awake when studying, and the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset. She also helped to organize the first Career Day of the year. Last Saturday we were joined by the Honorable Neema Gasabile and Grace Mutabuzi. Neema Gasabile is a magistrate and a lawyer for our diocese. Grace studied journalism and now works as a communications officer for our diocese (among other things). We were so grateful that they took the time to come and answer students' questions about these fields of study. Life at Home On February 14th, Linda and the kids had a wonderful time making Valentine’s cards for friends, and the following weekend Amber and Austin graciously gifted us with free babysitting so we could enjoy a belated Valentine’s lunch in Shinyanga. On February 23rd, we joyfully celebrated Julia’s birthday. While this was her 3rd birthday, it was our first time to celebrate with her which made the day extra special. Thankfully, all the packages from our families in the U.S. arrived on time. She had a wonderful time eating cake and ice cream and batting around balloons with her friends. Otherwise Linda continues to arrange home school activities for Michael and Julia around the letter of the week, and the weeks seem to be flying by. If you would like to see more pictures from Julia’s birthday or all of the kids’ home school activities, you can find them at www.facebook.com/AFunkeTimeInTanzania. This is part of their March 2018 newsletter written by Eric & Linda Funke on March 1, 2018. Would you like to be added to their email list? If so, email Eric & Linda at [email protected] and let them know.
An Update from Our Missionary Partners
Pizza 4 Paraguay Day!
Monday, April 9, 2018 Waterloo Pizza Hut
Dine in or carry out ALL DAY and use
the flyer below to help out our Paraguay Mission Team! You can order online,
too!
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BASIC helps the Jr High and High School members of our congregation grow together as the body of Christ. That happens primarily on Sunday mornings at the Divine Service and in Bible Study, but we also get together for fun, fellowship, and service activities throughout the year. Join us on Sunday, April 15, from 6-8 pm for the next youth group get-together! You can join the Immanuel BASIC Facebook group and email [email protected] to be added to the weekly email list for the newest updates. Watch the bulletins and Pastor Demski’s emails for info on our upcoming events!
BASIC Youth Group News!
What a wonderful Ladies’ Tea we had in March at the Vintage Tea Room in Belleville! I am so glad that twenty-two of us were able to attend. The food was delicious, the place was cozy and quaint, and the company was wonderful! If you weren’t able to attend, Ann & I hope to plan another outing there in the future. It’s April, so guess what is on our minds (besides Easter, of course)… Our Women’s Mini-Retreat!
Join us on Saturday, April 28, from 9-11 am! Be sure to start inviting your friends and family! See page 11 for a flyer and all of the details. As always, we plan to provide breakfast as well as a faithful speaker and wonderful music during this event. Patience! Ever struggle with this? I certainly do! I think we all have a hard time waiting for something or someone, or relying on someone else to do something or be somewhere. The women will begin a study on the CPH Bible study book, “Waiting: A Bible Study on Patience, Hope, and Trust” on April 12th. (Yes, we’ll have to WAIT a couple weeks for it to begin!) All ladies are welcome to join us every Thursday at 7:00 pm in the overflow room. Books are available in the church office. I wonder if our word of the year—intentional—can help us with patience? Hmm…. Intentionally in Christ, Lisa Clamors
“How good and pleasant it is when sisters live together in unity!” Psalm 133:1
Greetings from the Women’s Christian Ministry (WCM)!
Would you like to make a breakfast casserole or bring
fresh fruit, danishes, pastries, yogurt, or juice for our Mini-Retreat? If so, please contact
Sharon Osterhage (618-939-7180) and let her know!
Are You Missing the Coffee & Doughnuts? If so, look for the sign up sheet on the bulletin board in the new narthex and sign up for a weekend.
Several boards will also be providing doughnuts & coffee at times as well throughout the year. What a fun (& yummy) way to enjoy fellowship before or after our services, and support the youth of
Immanuel. too!
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Several children were recognized for having perfect attendance as well as honorable mention (missed only 1-3 Sundays) during our Winter quarter (December, January & February).
Those who received a perfect attendance certificate and gift were Addie Janssen (6th grade), Ben Janssen (5th grade), TJ Joellenbeck (Pre-K), Olivia Simms (Preschool), Clayton Westfall (3rd grade), Kambrey Westfall (Preschool), and Kinley Westfall (Kindergarten). Those students receiving honorable mention certificates were Kelsey Crook (Pre-K), Masson Fink (5th grade), Nicholas Hoeffken (4th grade), Lauren Patterson (6th grade), Kyle Rusteberg (5th grade), Avery Troup (Kindergarten), Caleb Troup (Preschool), and Grace Troup (1st grade). Keep up the great work which God has begun in you! Thank you to Dairy Queen & Sonic for providing our gifts for the children! Have a son/daughter interested in Sunday School? Join us anytime!
New Members!
A “Meet & Greet” Potluck was held in February in honor of our newest
members received during February 2017—January 2018. Three of
our 14 honorees were in attendance.
(l-r) Faith Mueller, Taylor Pratt, Sam Wicklein
Confirmation Sunday! On Sunday, April 29, during the 10:15 am service, join us
as 7 young men & women are confirmed. Those being confirmed are Tyler Cooley, Jay Grant, Blake Kloeppel,
Jordyn Koch, Jack Metzger, Ian Schrader, and Alex Whelan.
Congratulations and God’s blessings to
each of you!
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WORSHIP SERVICES
SATURDAY 5:30 pm
SUNDAY 7:45 am & 10:15 am
Holy Communion is celebrated at every Saturday service, at the 7:45 am service on the 2nd and 4th
Sundays of each month, and at the 10:15 am service on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays of each month.
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Pastor Troup’s day off is Monday.
Pastor Demski’s day off is Thursday.
Immanuel Lutheran Church 522 S. Church Street Waterloo, IL 62298
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