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Teens have much to offer the church. One way Immanuel gives teens the opportunity to serve Christ is through the acolyte program. Training is given during Confirmation or as needed. |
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| Altar Flowers |
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Sign-up on the bulletin board next to the Gym. Tammy will contact you before the event. Cost is posted and billed later. Flower donors may take flowers home after late services. |
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| Baptisms |
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Baptisms should be scheduled by calling the senior pastor's ministry assistant.
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| Bus Ministry |
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Arrangements are made for those who wish to attend Sunday morning services and are in need of transportation. A wheelchair accessible vehicle is available. Contact Ron Eberhardt at 649-6889 or email eber@valornet.com or Kurt Klein at 258-5506 or kurtk@immanuelba.org. |
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Care Ministries |
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An intentional ministry committed to pursuing, loving, and meeting the needs of first-time visitors until they become disciples of Jesus Christ. |
Shiela Derreverre |
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Confirmation |
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Confirmation begins in the sixth grade on Wednesday evenings; this is called Level One. Levels two and three begin in the summer following their sixth grade year.
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Immanuel Christian Academy [Now Enrolling] |
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Kindergarten through 8th grade. Demonstrating excellence in education and Christian principles. |
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ICA Preschool |
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Open Monday through Friday for ages 6 weeks to 5 years; Full Time program open 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Part Time options are available |
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Counseling |
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By appointment. Pastors can also make referrals. |
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Craft Circle |
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Meets year round Thursday mornings at 9:15 (except in December). Activities include craft items for annual bazaar and quilt tying for Lutheran World Relief. |
Trisha Heisterberg |
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Cafe Immanuel |
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A Christian Education program offered on Wednesday nights during the school year for ages preschool through adult. A typical evening includes dinner at 5 p.m., Bible Study other activities begin at 6 p.m. and end at 7:30 p.m. Nursery is also provided. 5th grade Early Communion classes and Confirmation Level One also meet during this time.
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Todd Stevens, Pastor Wilke |
| Cornerstone Membership Classes |
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This series of classes is held three or more times each year on Sundays to prepare people for membership or to provide a basic doctrinal review. Dates and times are published in advance. Transferring Lutherans may also attend this class. |
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| Wings |
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Wednesday Christian Education and activities during the school year for teens grades 7-12. Dinner, Bible study, recreation, and worship all happen during Cafe Immanuel. |
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Lutheran Women's Missionary League |
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A synod-wide organization of women that assists each woman in affirming her relationship with the Triune God so she is enabled to use her gifts in ministry to the people of the world. |
Bonnie Giese |
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Men's Ministry |
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The Men's Ministry group meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. Dinner is always served, a devotion shared, and a guest speaker talks on various topics related to men.
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Terry McGrew
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| Music Ministries |
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Groups include Adult Choir, ImmanuelLIGHTS choir for children, instrumental ensemble, and hand bells. Monthly calendar and weekly bulletin give times of practices & more information. |
Judy Newman |
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Newsletter |
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"Immanuel's Bits and Pieces" newsletter is published monthly. Deadline for articles/information is due on the 15th of the month. |
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Nursery |
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The nursery is offered every Sunday from 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and on Wednesday evenings during Cafe Immanuel for ages birth through 2 years.
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| Overcomer's Outreach |
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A bridge between 12-step groups and the church. The group shares their experience, strength, and hope for recovery. Meets 2 times a week on Sundays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. and Thursdays 7:30-9:00 p.m. in the Spomer Education Annex located west of the parking lot.
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Mary Lou Parmeter |
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Ushers |
| A great way to serve during the Worship hour. |
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Weddings |
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Weddings are scheduled by calling the senior pastor's ministry assistant. Pre-marriage counseling is required. |
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Women's Ministry |
| Walking by Faith: Lessons Learned in the Dark, is the Bible study being held during Cafe Immanuel on Wednesday nights. |