Everything kicks off at 3:00 PM with a dunk tank, bounce house, and other fun activities set to a backdrop of music provided by the Immanuel Praise Team.  At 5:00 PM the Cool Street Barbershop Quartet from Two Rivers will entertain us with their cool harmonies and toe-tapping tunes.

Our headline music act is Mike Westendorf, performing at 7:00PM.  Mike is a contemporary Christian singer/songwriter from Milwaukee who shares the story of God's grace through his gift of song.  Mike will be coming to us straight from performing at Lifest in Oshkosh -- every age and generation will enjoy this gifted musician.  Musically gifted as an acoustic/pop/rock artist Mike blends great lyrical story lines delivered with a passion and enthusiasm for the meaning in the music.  More info on Mike and a sample of his music can be found at his website: www.mikewestendorf.com. 

Delicious food and soft drinks will be available during our Block Party, and tours of our church and school will also be available.  Sign up your 3-year-olds through 6th graders for our Vacation Bible School program on Aug. 2 - 6th at one of our welcome tables! There is no charge for any of the activities at the block party. Please join us!]]> http://www.ilutheran.org/site/newsdisplay.asp?sec_id=2261&news_id=20287 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:00 PST Installation of Ms. Laura Dietrich on July 25th

The church office hours for the summer are: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8:30am to 11:30am. The office phone number is 684-3404. ]]> http://www.ilutheran.org/site/newsdisplay.asp?sec_id=2261&news_id=5833 Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 PST Sunday 10a.m. Services Begin this Weekend Summer Worship Schedule

Our summer worship schedule starts this Sunday, May 30th.  With this new schedule our late Sunday worship service now begins at 10am instead of 10:30am. Our full summer schedule, therefore, consists of services on Thursdays at 6:30pm and Sundays at 8am & 10am.  This schedule continues through Labor Day weekend.

Also, our Bible Class and Sunday School take a week off this Sunday, but our Sunday Bible classes and the Immanuel Summer Adventure Tour for the kids will begin Sunday, June 6th from 9:15am - 9:45am and continue at this same time every Sunday through August.  Join us as often as you can!

Away from home during the summer?  You can easily find WELS and ELS churches near your travel destination before you leave home by using the WELS Church Locator Service at http://wels.locatorsearch.com/.  Pertinent information about each church is listed, including service times, pastor's name, and a link to the church's website (if available).  The WELS Church Locator website can also provide you with maps and driving directions to church from your location.  Try it out and bookmark it as one of your internet "Favorites" today!
]]> http://www.ilutheran.org/site/newsdisplay.asp?sec_id=2261&news_id=19859 Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 PST Teens, Join Us for a Brewers Game
We'll leave from Immanuel's parking lot at 4:30pm - game time is at 7:10pm.

Questions? You can contact Ethan Markowski, Meghan Kappelman, Megan Muench, and Audra Winter, or call Tim Klein at 323-4031.]]> http://www.ilutheran.org/site/newsdisplay.asp?sec_id=2261&news_id=19860 Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 PST Mission Sunday on June 13th ]]> http://www.ilutheran.org/site/newsdisplay.asp?sec_id=2261&news_id=19609 Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 PST Hey, Pastor! heypastor@ilutheran.org between now and May 20th. We will compile a list of questions and publish them in the June Echo along with a schedule of when
they will be answered this summer. The fun begins June 6th at 9:15am!  Join us!]]> http://www.ilutheran.org/site/newsdisplay.asp?sec_id=2261&news_id=6395 Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 PST Register Here for our August 2nd-6th Circle J Ranch Vacation Bible School Saddle Up Pard'ners for Vacation Bible School!

The congregational Open Forum gives opportunity for all congregation members in attendance to discuss the items that will be on the agenda for the Voters’ Meeting. This format is followed to have the discussion take place prior to the Voters' Meeting so that the voters come informed and ready to vote the following Sunday. Any members who have questions or concerns are encouraged to share them at the Open Forum, or talk to one of the pastors or a member of the church council before the Voters’ Meeting.

Immanuel members, please attend these meetings to take an active role in the affairs of your congregation!]]> http://www.ilutheran.org/site/newsdisplay.asp?sec_id=2261&news_id=14440 Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 PST Special Ascension Service This Thursday http://www.ilutheran.org/site/newsdisplay.asp?sec_id=2261&news_id=19610 Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 PST Helping Jonah Hinds - Benefit Dance this Friday This Friday, May 14th from 6 - 9pm, come to Immanuel's gym and dance to the sweet sounds of Mr. Jerry Krueger followed by DJ Joel Menk. Enjoy A&W root beer, popcorn, and desserts. A freewill offering will be taken to benefit Jonah Hinds. Anyone who would be interested in donating a tasty homemade dessert (cake, torte, or cookies), please add your name to the sign-up sheet at the back of church.

Jonah Hinds is currently a 5th grade student at St. Peter Lutheran School, Fond du Lac. He suffers from a debilitating form of Tourette Syndrome. In December 2006 Jonah woke up with severe tremors. After months of doctor appointments at various hospitals, they finally concluded he had an undetected strep infection that caused an autoimmune disorder ultimately damaging the part of Jonah’s brain that controls his movements. The doctors were hopeful that monthly intravenous immunoglobulin treatments (giving him antibodies from blood donations to bolster his immune system) would reverse the condition. After a year of the treatments his condition was getting worse.

The neurologists now feel he has a severe but rare form of Tourette Syndrome. Most days he has loss of motor control and is continuously shaking and writhing, making the school days and sitting through church very difficult. So far there have not been any medications that have helped and most have unbearable and dangerous side effects. The doctors anticipate his condition will worsen through puberty prohibiting him from obtaining a driver's license, holding a job, participating in sports and making schoolwork almost impossible. Because of the severity, they feel he will not recover into adulthood as many Tourette patients do.

A last option is to try a procedure called Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS). Electrodes are implanted deep into his brain with leads to a pacemaker in his chest emitting electrical currents to his brain that will correct his motor control. While the surgery has risks, once he is healed there are no side effects with DBS. Unfortunately, the insurance company will not cover the cost of the surgery. While DBS is regularly used on Parkinson patients, it is considered experimental for Tourette Syndrome.

We here at Immanuel are doing a few things to assist with Jonah's medical bills and payment of the surgery. The school classrooms are currently participating in a "Coin War" with all proceeds being for Jonah's benefit.  In addition, we are hosting the benefit dance referenced in the first paragraph.  Cash donations can also be sent to: St. Peter Lutheran Church, 1600 S. Main St., Fond du lac, WI 54937 with checks made payable to “St. Peter Lutheran Jonah Hinds Fund”.

See the weekly bulletin and look for updates here on our website for more details as they become available. Email Pastor Schossow at pastorschossow@ilutheran.org if you have any questions.  Updates on Jonah’s progress and further information on fundraising opportunities can be found at the Jonah Hinds Fundraising Events Facebook page and www.caringbridge.org/visit/jonahhinds.
]]> http://www.ilutheran.org/site/newsdisplay.asp?sec_id=2261&news_id=19613 Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 PST Planning for July 10th Block Party Underway
Make plans now to attend our 3rd annual Block Party on Saturday, July 10th, starting at 4pm on the Immanuel church and school grounds!]]> http://www.ilutheran.org/site/newsdisplay.asp?sec_id=2261&news_id=19611 Sun, 09 May 2010 00:00:00 PST School Awards Night Date Changed to May 26th http://www.ilutheran.org/site/newsdisplay.asp?sec_id=2261&news_id=5204 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST Special Holy Week & Easter Services

† PALM SUNDAY is the day Jesus triumphantly entered Jerusalem. We will be celebrating this day on March 28th, with worship services at 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

† MAUNDY THURSDAY is the day when our Savior instituted the Lord’s Supper and was betrayed into the hands of his enemies. We celebrate at 4:00 PM and 6:30 PM on Thursday, April 1st, with worship and the Lord's Supper. 

† GOOD FRIDAY is the day when Jesus died on the cross as our great Substitute. On Friday, April 2nd, there will be a worship service at 1:00 PM along with a special evening worship service at 7:00 PM.

† EASTER is the day Jesus rose triumphant from the dead. We rejoice in Christ’s victory over sin, death and hell. A special Easter Sunrise worship service will take place on Sunday, April 4th at 6:30 AM. Easter Festival Worship will be at 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

† EASTER BREAKFAST will be held beginning at 7:00 AM on Easter Sunday. Come and enjoy some Easter fellowship. ]]> http://www.ilutheran.org/site/newsdisplay.asp?sec_id=2261&news_id=9213 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST MLHS Easter Concert Wed., March 31st The Manitowoc Lutheran High School Music Department will present an Easter concert on Wednesday, March 19th at 7pm in the MLHS gymnasium, involving all of the high school choral groups and the symphonic band. Special guests at this concert entitled "Jesus, Priceless Treasure" will be the Lakeshore Lutheran Chorale.  Many Immanuel members, both from high school and from the chorale, will be praising their Lord at this concert.  All are welcome to come to the concert and enjoy the praises to our God and Savior!
]]> http://www.ilutheran.org/site/newsdisplay.asp?sec_id=2261&news_id=18991 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST LWMS Shoreline Circuit Rally at Immanuel April 13th
The theme for the rally is Rev. 7:9 “...from every nation, tribe, people and language.“  Attendees will learn about “Multi—Language Publications Projects” and WELS Humanitarian Aid Committee for Haiti.”

The cost for the day and the lunch will be $5. More information will come in the church bulletin.

See You There!!]]> http://www.ilutheran.org/site/newsdisplay.asp?sec_id=2261&news_id=18699 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST ILS Academic Day This Sunday in Gym We will be holding our annual academic day at Immanuel Lutheran School this Sunday, March 14th. The students will have science and art projects on display in the gym for viewing on Sunday morning beginning at 9am. Come and see the fruits of the students’ hard work.]]>