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Immanuel Lutheran Church
The Beacon Online - August, 2010
All women of Immanuel are welcomed and encouraged to attend Circle Meetings. Circles are designed for the purpose of Bible Study, common concerns and fellowship. If you are interested, either just show up at the monthly meeting of your choice, held in the Fellowship Hall, or contact the church office for more information.
Night
Circle meets the second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pmMiriam Circle meets the third Tuesday of every month at 9:30 am
Elizabeth Circle meets the third Tuesday of every month at 1:00 pm
Abigail Circle meets the third Wednesday of every month at 1:30 pm
IMMANUEL WOMEN OF THE ELCA
looking ahead to September activities
‘CIRCLES’
will resume meeting at the regular meeting times. New members are always welcome. ‘Night Circle’ meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm; ‘Abigail Circle’ meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month, ‘Miriam Circle’ meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 9:30 am; ‘Elizabeth Circle’ meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1:00 pm. All Circles meet at Immanuel Lutheran Church.YOU ARE INVITED TO . . .
ANNUAL WOMEN’S FALL RETREAT
Held at Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp, Crystal Falls, MI
Saturday, September 18th ~ Sunday, September 19th, 2010
Registration forms will be available in the church office or at both entrances to church sanctuary or you can call Fortune Lake at 1-877-569-496 or E-mail: biblecamp@up.net. This retreat follows the Synodical Women’s Organization Convention, which is held on the Friday, September 17, prior to the retreat. A first-time camper scholarship is available from the Immanuel Women of the ELCA. Submit an application, in writing, to Jonelle Collins, Immanuel Women of the ELCA Scholarship, 109 W. Main St., Negaunee, MI. 49866. Her phone number is (906) 475-9177, if you have any further questions.
Synodical Women’s Organization Convention
at Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp, Crystal Falls, MI
September 17, 2010 (1 day)
The Synodical Women’s Convention which will be held at Fortune Lake in Crystal Falls on Friday, September 17
th. This is the day BEFORE the Women’s Fall Retreat at Fortune Lake. If you are interested, see Janet or call her at 475-9561 before September 10th. Visitors are also welcome if you cannot commit to being a delegate.W.E.L.C.A. Fall Cluster 8 Meeting
Sunday, September 26, 2010, 3:00 PM
Location to be announced at a later date.
IMMANUEL WOMEN TAKE NOTE - - -
Collin’s Conway Camp Retreat
“Laugh, Learn, Love, Live”
October 1 & 2
We are reviving the Collin’s Conway Camp Retreat on Friday night and Saturday, October 1
st and 2nd. Plan ahead to “Laugh, Learn, Love, Live” in God’s beautiful creation. More information to be announced.LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF PROJECT
L.W.R. is a ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS), individuals and parish groups in international relief, development, advocacy and social responsibility. LWR is a member of Action by Churches Together.
LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF KITS SUMMER PROJECT
Immanuel WELCA are continuing to work on the school kits for Lutheran World Relief. Please pick up a bag for school kit materials and/or continue to help the youth with their health kit project. Donations can be placed in a collection box, labeled “LWR” located in the upstairs hallway across from the Family Room. Thank you!!
PROJECT:
Fill School Kits (Spiral notebooks & pencil sharpeners are needed) ALSO needed for LWR: soap, nail files, crayons, ruler, erasers, baby shirts, baby sleepers, diapers, baby sweaters and school kit bags.|
Purpose Statement |
As a community of women created in the image of God, called to discipleship in Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to grow in faith, affirm our gifts, support one another in our callings, engage in ministry and action, and promote healing and wholeness in the church, the society, and the world. |