Acolytes
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. Contact Tracy Grace.
Altar Flowers
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. Contact Tammy Seeman.
Baptisms
Baptisms should be scheduled by calling the senior pastor’s ministry assistant. Contact Tammy Seeman.
Bus Ministry
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.
Care Ministries
An intentional ministry committed to pursuing, loving, and meeting the needs of first-time visitors until they become disciples of Jesus Christ. Contact Shiela Derreverre.
Confirmation
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. Contact Todd Stevens.
Tuesdays with God
Tuesday morning Bible study begins with a coffee time at 9:30 and then lively Bible study, sharing, and fellowship from 10:00 to 11:30. Contact Virginia Herout.
Immanuel Lutheran Christian Academy [Now Enrolling]
Kindergarten through 10th grade. Demonstrating excellence in education and Christian principles. Introducing High School for 2009-2010. Contact Katherine McGrew or visit icaba.org. Katherine McGrew, Headmaster
ILCA Preschool
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. Keisha Wheeler or preschool.icaba.org.
Counseling
By appointment. Pastors can also make referrals. Contact Pastor Wilke & Pastor Hintz.
Craft Circle
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. Contact Trisha Heisterberg
Mid-Week Bible Studies
A Christian Education program offered on Wednesday nights during the school year for ages preschool through adult. All classes begin at 6 p.m. and end at 7:30 p.m. Nursery is also provided for infants thru 2 year of age. 5th grade Early Communion classes and Confirmation Level One also meet during this time. Contact Todd Stevens or Pastor Wilke
Cornerstone Membership Classes
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. Contact Pastor Wilke.
Hilltoppers
Hilltoppers gather once a month for fellowship – an excursion, a potluck, a speaker, a musical group – always something to interest persons over 55. All ages are welcome! Contact Marilyn Johnson & Ray Weygand
Wings
Wednesday Christian Education and activities during the school year for teens grades 7-12. Dinner, Bible study, recreation, and worship all happen during Wednesday nights or “Midweek Bible Study”. Contact Tracy Grace.
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League
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. Contact Bonnie Giese.
Music Ministries
Groups include Adult Choir, ImmanuelLIGHTS choir for children, instrumental ensemble, and hand bells. Monthly calendar and weekly bulletin give times of practices & more information. Contact Judy Newman.
Newsletter
“Immanuel’s Bits and Pieces” newsletter is published monthly. Deadline for articles/information is due on the 15th of the month. Contact Karen Queck.
Nursery
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. Contact Todd Stevens.
Ushers
A great way to serve during the Worship hour. Contact Kurt Klein.
Weddings
Weddings are scheduled by calling the senior pastor’s ministry assistant. Pre-marriage counseling is required. Contact Tammy Seeman.
Women’s Ministry
Walking by Faith: Lessons Learned in the Dark, is the Bible study being held on Wednesday nights.
