I m m a n u e l N e w s February 15, 2015 Vol. 66, No. 7 (Immanuel News is a weekly publication of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Fargo, ND) ELDER: Marcus Roman (8:15); Clint Lowe (11) ORGANIST: Barbara Downs PASTOR ON CALL this week is Pastor Schulz ALTAR FLOWERS are given by Bryan, Liz and Anna Danielson in honor of Sara Danielson, in celebration of her baptism birthday (Feb. 14.) LARGE PRINT WORSHIP MATERIALS are available. Please inform an usher if you need Large Print. Lent begins Wednesday and our Ash Wednesday service will be held at 4:15 & 6PM with Holy Communion. The theme for our midweek services this year is “Calling Us Home.” Each Wednesday we’ll delve into 1 Peter and learn truths that are both challenging and comforting for this journey we are on, the journey to our true home in heaven. Join us! Cori will be on vacation and out of the office Feb 24-Mar 5. If anyone is interested in volunteering to answer phones one day (or several) during Feb 24-27, or Mar 2-5, please let Cori know as soon as possible. There may be other small projects to do as well (assemble bulletin/worship guide, etc). Thank you! All announcements for March 1 bulletin should be submitted to Cori no later than 10 AM on Monday, Feb 23. Any announcements that come in after that will be given verbally by the Pastors, at their discretion. Immanuel Lutheran Church exists to enable all people to be ROOTED IN GOD’S WORD (Information about upcoming worship services, Bible studies, membership classes, and other information that enables us to be ROOTED in God’s Word.) Stewardship Thoughts Mark 9:6 “For he did not know what to say, for they were terrified.” Soon enough, the disciples’ terror turned into joy for when Jesus is with us, there is no need to fear. He loves us and cares for us and will never abandon us. That assurance is the basis of all generosity – for only those who are set free from worry can learn the joy of giving. Lutheran Student Fellowship (LSF) Bible Study: Join us at the NDSU Union in the Peace Garden Room. We are on the 3rd floor and meet Thurs. nights at 8 pm. Immanuel Lutheran Church exists to enable all people to be BRANCHING OUT TO SERVE (Information regarding board and committee notes and meetings, church council and voter’s information, schedules and other information that helps us to be BRANCHING out to serve.) ASSISTING WITH WORSHIP Elders Acolytes: Usher Teams: Greeters before Service: TIME FEB 15 – EPIPHANY 6 FEB 22 – LENT 1 8:15 11:00 8:15 11:00 8:15 11:00 8:15 11:00 Marcus Roman Clint Lowe Jordan, Emily Jacob Scha. Montana Kosel Josh & Melissa Gornowicz Russ & Monica Podoll Jim Thoreson Brad Loose Sofia Aubree, Gaige Pedersen Hankel Richard & Norma Frohberg Todd & Melissa Evensen Attention Men of Immanuel: The ND District Annual Men’s Winter Retreat is scheduled for Friday/Saturday, February 20-21 at our camp at Shepherd’s Hill. Dr. Paul L. Maier will be our guest speaker. For over 25 years, the men of the ND District have enjoyed the camaraderie of these retreats. Thought-provoking Scripture-based presentations, fellowship, music, good food, card games, and fun! The retreat begins with a 6:00pm supper on Friday night, Feb. 20th and ends at 3:30pm on Saturday afternoon. The cost is $80.00. Bring your Bible, a sleeping bag, personal items, warm clothing, and plenty of friends! If you would like to go along with us, please sign-up at the Sign-up Center. Wedding Shower for Katie Schulz and Matthew Mortenson will be held Saturday, February 21 at 10:00 AM in the Celebration Center. Kindly RSVP to Rhoda Viker 218-287-5168, Delores Berndt 701-2809502, or Patty Walla 701-235-5454 by Monday, February 17. You may also RSVP via sign-up sheet in the Sign-Up Center. Matt & Katie have bridal registries at Amazon.com, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Target. Have you ever considered being a pastor or deaconess? If so, Rev. Daniel Eggold from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis would like to meet with you at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Wednesday, February 18th anytime between 2:00 and 6:00 pm Reservations are not necessary, but strongly encouraged. If you are interested in scheduling a specific conference time, please call Rev. Eggold at 314-505-7224 or email him at eggoldd@csl.edu to set-up an appointment. Adult Instruction for Membership (AIM) Class: This class is for ANYONE who would like to review what we believe and profess. The classes will be held in the Conference Room on five Sunday evenings from 6-8 pm: Feb 22, Mar 8, 15, 22, & 29. There are no fees for the class, and no obligation to join Immanuel Lutheran Church when the class is finished. Please contact the church office (293-7979) for more information, or to RSVP. Immanuel Lutheran Church exists to enable all people to be G R O W I N G I N C H R I S T’ S L O V E (This section of Immanuel News will inform you about upcoming events, members who are in the news, fellowship events, weekly schedule of activities, and other information that enables us to be GROWING in Christ’s love.) Sunday: Feb 15  8:15 & 11:00 am– Worship (Communion 8:15)  9:30 am –Education Hour  1:00 pm – LYF Saver’s Bowling Monday:  9:00 am – Fixer-Uppers  7:00 pm – Immanuel Choir practice Tuesday:  7:00 am – Men’s BC at Immanuel  8:00 am - Women’s BC at Randy’s  9:30am/1:30 pm – Ladies BC, various locations Wednesday:  10:00 am – Staff meeting  4:15 & 6:00 pm –Lent Worship  5:00 pm - Supper  6:50 pm – Confirmation Thursday:  10:30 am – Communion Service at Edgewood Vista  7:00 pm – TNT at the Avery’s  8:00 pm – LSF @ NDSU Sunday:  8:15  9:30  7:00 Feb 22 & 11:00 am– Worship (Communion 11) am –Education Hour pm – Council meeting SPECIAL EVENTS & LOOKING AHEAD Feb 24-Mar 5 – Cori on Vacation Deadline for March Image articles & announcements is tomorrow, Mon, Feb 16. Parish Workers’ Circle meets Friday, Feb. 20th at 9:30 am to assemble the Image and for their monthly meeting. Monthly project is Fraser Ltd. Furnace Fund: At the January voter’s meeting we approved a motion to change the name of the Building on the Word Fund to the Furnace Fund. With that change in name only, Building on the Word envelopes can continue to be used with the funds going to the Furnace Fund. We have changed the fund name to read BOTW – Furnace Fund to reflect this change, showing your contributions to both funds. – Finance Committee Immanuel Lutheran Church exists to enable all people to be BEARING FRUITS OF FAITH (Information about the ministries our congregation is involved in, so that we can be BEARING fruits of faith.)  PRAYER CARD – WEEK OF FEBRUARY 15  SHUT-IN MEMBERS: Joyce Bauch, Selma Black, Florence Brownlee, Ethel Buehl, Ron Engelking, Ben Gauger, Lyle & Lucille Glessing, Martha Gross, Elsie Johnson Tennyson, Jean Krenz, Tom & Loraine Martindale, Bill Nolte, Orville & Irene Olson, Ellie Radtke, Pat Stolzenburg, Doris Speral, Dorothy Williams HEALTH & WELL-BEING Linda Lee, chronic health concerns Ken Stevenson, recovery Seth Benton (Lydia Trandem’s brother), recovery Jerry Brewer (Bubach’s brother-in-law), hospitalized Duane Haugen (Selma Black’s nephew), recovery/heart surgery (Jan 19) LeRoy Janda (Shari Soori’s dad), health concerns Brian Kuehn (Tom & Bonnie’s son), recovery David Leverson (Bruce’s brother), health concerns Alvin Roesler (Randy’s father), recovery at Eventide Clarence Semanko (Mitch’s dad), dementia FRIENDS AND LOVED ONES BATTLING CANCER: Michael Vasicek, Judy Boen (Aasland’s sister-in-law), Colleen (friend of the Roaches), Sandy Croft (Erica Avery’s mom), Drake Dosch (great-nephew of Sandi Leikas), Sammy Fuentes (Cori’s uncle), Valene Grothe (Kay Leverson’s sister), Mary Hankel (relative of Wayne & Elaine), Eli Koppenhaver (friend of Beth Fortier), Roger Leonhardt (Lorinda Semanko’s dad), Carol Miller (sister-in-law of Chuck & Joan), Judy Pfennig (Florence Brownlee’s niece), Adam Ressler (Les’ uncle), Lester Schwagler (Deb Bubach’s dad), Rick Wiedebush (Sandi Leikas’ friend) THOSE SERVING OUR ARMED FORCES especially, James Bean, Navy; Patrick Maassel, Army; Carl Tegtmeier, Air Force; Steve Trautman, NDANG, deployed The Time is NOW… to register for the LWML Convention. Join us June 25-28, 2015, in Des Moines, Iowa for the LWML Convention. Be fed by God’s Word and Sacrament. Be nurtured through worship and fellowship. Be equipped to sow, nourish and reap in the Father’s field. Registration forms and more information can be found in the winter issue of the Lutheran Woman’s Quarterly and online at www.lwml.org. We can’t wait to see you there!