the january 2018 issue of the lutheran-- mike and kathy burdick you are invited to the camp cilca...
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The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.
The Messenger (Ministry Announcements) January 14, 2018
Michael Burdick, Pastor [email protected] * Curt Strode, head elder. www.ImmanuelMacomb.com * 309.833.5483 Church office
* 309.833.1100 Preschool * 309.836.1095 Parsonage * Pastor's mobile: 309-255-5580 The January 2018 issue of The Lutheran
Witness has been helpful and timely. With
numerous articles about the blessing and bane of
technology, it hit a nerve that was already causing
me some pain the past few months. In short, I've
been thinking about how tethered I am to my
phone, and this issue is giving me help to reign in
the power of the computer in my pocket. I'm not
ditching it completely, but I am disciplining it --
put it in a helpful (for me and for you) time-out.
Even before I read the Witness issue I was
pondering how I rely on my phone to keep me
connected -- messages, news, emails, Facebook,
weather, banking, calendar. These are the apps I
open most often, for fear of missing out on something. The irony is that this method of avoiding missing out is making
me miss out on deeper connections with life in Christ, His, Word, and you, my neighbor. Maybe you know exactly what
I'm experiencing. This is not a 2018 resolution, it's a solution: I'm leaving my phone in a different room much more
often. I may miss out on something. That's ok. It keeps messages. The livelier connections will increase.
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Psalm 42:1) God has placed living,
breathing (panting!), helpful, needful people in our lives. He has placed His living Word in our mouths and hands. He is
our life, and our neighbors are His people, beginning in our own households.
Welcome back, students. Thank you, congregation, for providing the Wednesday night dinners that build bridges
-- lively times of listening and connecting. Thank you, Lord, for the ministry of Immanuel Church & Student Center!
Sunday School today for children on January 21: "The Resurrection of Jesus!"
Have you noticed the increased white space on the front of our bulletins? We've made that change with hopes that it might help you take notes during Service -- if you're that sort of hearer. Lots of people say they get more out of a sermon or service when they jot down their reactions and thoughts. Maybe it will help you. It's worth a try! Next Sunday will be "Life Sunday," as we include special emphasis on what Psalm 139 is telling us today: that life is a gift from God from womb to tomb. Thanks be to God!
Welcome back, students! We're here to serve you. Wednesday at 6:30pm is our Student Dinner in the Student Ctr basment (303 N
Clay St), followed by Proverbs Bible Study at 7:30pm. All college-age men and women are welcome!
Coleman Briggs is our Lutheran Student Fellowship President, and LSF leadership will meet Monday night at 8:00pm.
Monday, January 22, we're holding a brief "Life March." We'll walk from our Lutheran Student Center, through campus, to the Newman Center. Probably at 10:00am, but we're verifying that in the next couple of days. Check the announcements next Sunday for confirmation. Join us FOR LIFE.
Go with us over Spring Break! We'll be serving an urban congregation in St. Louis, doing some painting, hauling, breaking, building, and encouraging. Friday to
Tuesday (Mar 9-13), which allows you to spend some time at HOME, too. Serve and have fun, too. What will it cost? Probably just $25.00, plus your mad money.
The Student Center is open daily. Come by for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Stop and visit with Pastor B if you wish.
God bless Spring semester!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: 7:30am Sundays on WGNX 96.7 FM ... sponsored by Immanuel!
January 21 "Meeting Millennials Where They Are" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer Robots can't produce disciples. How can we mentor those who don't know Jesus, or don't know Him well enough? (Mark 1:14-20 (Jesus calls His first disciples.)
January 28 "Cause I Said So" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many have pretended to be the Messiah. In today's text, Jesus authority is recognized and obeyed by His competition. (Mark 1: 21-28)
WIU International Neighbors Program The International Neighbors program pairs families/individuals with new international students. The neighbors are asked to meet once a month (or 3 times a semester) for an activity such as shopping, a meal at your home, a local field trip, coffee, etc. If you are interested in signing up for the International Neighbors program, please complete the form attached to the bulletin boards at the Church and Student Center. A meet and greet will be held on February 11th where you will have a chance to meet your international neighbor. -- Dana Sistko, WIU Int'l Programs
News for and through Immanuel Lutheran Church & Student Center
(LCMS), Macomb, IL.
Portals of Prayer are a blessing... twice! "As you are aware, the new issue of Portals of Prayer is out. Your outdated issues are greatly needed in order to have enough for the next shipment to Menard Correctional Center. Thank you for giving to this important outreach to souls for Christ!" - Elaine Vanni
Blasts from the past ... the early years of the Lutheran Student Center in 1969. This Spring we will kickoff the 50th anniversary of our Student Center (ground breaking was in the Spring of '68). What's great about these pictures? The same things that's great about our ministry: the people of God gathered in His Triune name!
Thank you! We thank God for you, and for your loving generosity at Christmas. Especially we thank you for the gift of the Macomb Chamber of Commerce Certificate. You are a blessing to our whole household! -- Mike and Kathy Burdick YOU ARE INVITED to the Camp CILCA Annual Banquet from 5pm-8 on January 28, 2018 at the fellowship hall of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. The evening includes musical entertainment, dinner, and guest presenter Rev. Dr. Joel Heck who will speak about the importance of Creation for Christian faith and life. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the camp office at 217-415-2311 or [email protected]. Child care will also be available for $5.
Our Quarterly Voters Assembly meeting will be today at 9:45am at CHURCH (and will include election of our delegate to the CID District Convention July 8-10, 2018 in Springfield). The Quincy Circuit "Forum" will be Sunday, January 28 at 4:00pm in Quincy, at which we will elect our Circuit Visitor and can pass resolutions we may wish to send on to this summer's District Convention.
THE LORD WILLING, THIS WEEK THROUGH IMMANUEL ... IN THE NAME OF JESUS
Sunday, January 14 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM Voter’s Assembly (C) 9:45 AM
Monday, Jan 15 Martin Luther King Day LSF Mtg (SC) 8:00 PM Tuesday, Jan 16 Bible Study (C) 7:00 PM Wednesday, Jan 17 Student Dinner (SC) 6:30 PM College Bible Study (SC) 7:30 PM
Friday, January 19 Preschool Chapel (C) 10:45 AM
Sunday, January 21 Lutheran Hour (96.7 FM) 7:30 AM Worship Service (C) 8:30 AM
Bible Class (C) 9:45 AM Worship Service (SC) 11:00 AM SC=Student Center (303 N Clay) C=Church (906 E Grant)
Those serving on January 14: Greeter – Bill Oliver; Counters – Lynn & Mary Wolfmeyer; Altar Guild – Diny Burnell & Miriam Satern; Altar Flowers – JoAnne Dittus Ushers in February: The Quinn Family
I would like to thank Immanuel Lutheran Church for the gift certificate that I received for Christmas. I have enjoyed working with Pastor Burdick over the past year and have enjoyed getting to know some members of the congregation. This position has been a blessing in my life and one that I praise God for. Thank you so much for thinking of me! -Jan Brewer-
On Sunday, January 21 our Adult Bible Class will begin to examine the truth and the Christ in the pithy book of Proverbs. It's wisdom! It's practical. It's also centered on Jesus, the Word made flesh. 9:45am in the Church fellowship hall. For example:
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch
on the evil and the good. 4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:2-4
We will resume our 11:00am Service at the Student Center on January 21, 2018, when students are back!
Sunday, February 11 is the "5-Alarm Auction and Chili Supper." Gather your household donations (no clothing). Invite friends. Raise pennies and dollars for MISSIONS.