In This Issue:

2 News and Announcements Survey 3 July Birthdays & Anniversaries 4 Bible Studies & Sunday School Classes 5 May Finances, Official Acts & Attendance 6 July & August 2017 Worship Helpers’ Schedule 7 July & August 2017 Calendar 8 Funke Newsletter / Trivia Night & Silent Auction / Sunday School News! 9 Youth Group News! 10 August Birthdays & Anniversaries / A Note from Our Music Director 11 WCM Newsletter /

Rummage Sale!

July/August

2017 Immanuel Monthly

Making more and stronger disciples of Jesus Christ through

the power of the Holy Spirit.

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH & PRESCHOOL 522 S. CHURCH STREET — WATERLOO, IL — 618.939.6480

immanuelwaterloo@gmail .com — immanuelwaterloo.org

From Our Associate Pastor… “Ask the Pastor”

“What’s the proper length of a worship service?”

I’m working on a longer response for the church website for a collection of questions which have come to me recently that essentially boil down to that single question: “How do we decide how long worship should be?” The post on the church website will be longer because it’s a multi-faceted answer with deeper roots than simply reading a clock. The short answer is, “There is no ‘correct length’ for a worship service.” When questions regarding the length of worship come up the deeper question is, “Why do you ask?” Is the question a general question regarding how we organize a worship service, or is the question coming from a concern of some sort?

The length of a worship service varies on the history and theology of the region, denomination, and congregation. One church might have praise and worship that goes all night with sermons that are measured by hours rather than minutes while other churches have time constraints due to multiple services that necessitate things get wrapped up a bit quicker. Divine Service in an LCMS Lutheran congregation, generally speaking, goes for anywhere between an hour and an hour and a half (or longer) depending on the size of the congregation, how many services they have in a day, how much singing there is, whether there’s anything extra special going on at the service (Confirmation, baptism, etc), and so on.

Everything we do in worship has a theological purpose...even if we don’t realize it. We hear God’s Word (2 Timothy 3); we sing songs, and hymns, and spiritual songs (Eph. 5, Ps. 96, 98...and others); we receive God’s gifts of Word and Sacrament (Heb 10:25, Acts 20:7); and we do so in an orderly way (1 Cor. 14). What we do, how we do it, and what is done for us all reflects and influences what we believe. There’s an old Latin phrase that’s used to discuss that idea: Lex orandi Lex credendi (the law of praying is the law of believing). We don’t have chaotic worship services that claim the Holy Spirit is making people shout and dance. Instead, we trust the promises in Scripture that the Holy Spirit is actively working through God’s Word to create faith and renew us (Rom 10, Eph 2). We build a worship service rooted in the traditions of Christians down through the centuries that proclaims the whole counsel of God and from time to time that takes more than 60 minutes.

At Immanuel, our services usually last around an hour. That’s mainly because we have Bible study after first service on Sunday mornings, so we have to be conscious of time for that reason. Occasionally worship goes a bit over if we have longer readings or need to unpack the sermon text a bit more in a sermon. And then again, sometimes worship ends a bit earlier than usual. The discussion is a lot bigger, and I’ll dig deeper into it on the church website. But I’ll conclude here by saying, “There is no “right” worship length. We join together to hear God’s Word and receive God’s gifts of forgiveness, peace, and rest through Christ.” If you want to chat, feel free to call, email, or stop in. Blessings on your day!

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NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS SURVEY This is a quick survey to find out how you get your news and how we can best provide you updates about church happenings. How do you find out what’s happening at Church? (Mark all that apply)

Announcements in the worship folder

Pastor says it at Church

Weekly Update (via email/website)

Newsletter

Other Members

Slides before service

Church Website

Facebook

Other: __________________________________ I always make sure to read or check: (Mark all that apply)

Facebook

Weekly Update

Newsletter

Announcements in worship folder

the Slides before service

the Church website

Other: __________________________________ Do you take the announcements and/or worship folder home with you?

Yes, but just the announcements

Yes, but just the worship folder

Yes, I take both

No

I didn’t realize I could take them….but Yes I will now

I didn’t realize I could take them….but I still won’t.

Other: __________________________________ (Only answer this IF you answered “Yes” to the previous question.) I prefer the announcements in the service folder to be...

a separate piece of paper I can put up at home.

a part of the service folder so I don’t lose them with all the other papers at home.

I like to find out about events

a week before

two weeks before

a month before

I wish we could get an overview in August or September to get things on my calendar for the school year.

I read the newsletter

Always

Sometimes

Never

Other: __________________________________ The newsletter

is fine the way it is.

should be quarterly.

isn’t useful anymore.

might be fine. To be honest, I never read it.

Other: __________________________________ Rate the sources. Please provide how valuable you find each type of announcement. 1=I never look at it; 5=It’s the only way I know what’s happening. Announcements in the worship folder: 1 2 3 4 5 Weekly Update via email and website: 1 2 3 4 5 Church Newsletter (mail or email): 1 2 3 4 5 Slides before service: 1 2 3 4 5 Facebook: 1 2 3 4 5 Pastor’s Pre-Service Announcements: 1 2 3 4 5 I think you should know the following about how we do announcements:

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________ Church Website. We have a church website, and we can see which pages are most viewed in general, but we’re curious for your thoughts on the church website. I use the church website to: (Mark all that apply)

find helpful educational resources

find out what’s going on at Church

find links and Church information

I don’t use the Church website.

Other: __________________________________ It would be helpful if the Church website:

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________ You may drop this completed survey in the offering plate or in the wooden box in the narthex. You can also mail it to the church.

If you have internet access and want to fill this out online, please go to our website, www.immanuelwaterloo.org.

THANK YOU!

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July Birthdays & Anniversaries

Parish Leaders

Pastors:

Rev. Dr. Tony Troup, 618-340-8375 Administrative Rev. Merritt Demski, 847-254-9666 Associate

Church & School Staff: Lisa Clamors, 618-719-4954 Office Secretary Ann Frank, 282-6597 Music Director Sandy Mueller Housekeeping Ken Schanz Groundskeeper/Maintenance Linda Polansky, 618-980-3475 Preschool Director Cindy Troup, 618-340-0757 Preschool Aide

Church Council: Lee Eggemeyer, 458-8555 President Alan Stumpf, 618-719-9033 Vice-President Laura Kinzinger, 939-8175 Secretary David Powell, 618-974-9222 Treasurer Warren Frank, 282-6597 Financial Secretary Taryn Niemeyer, 939-7982 Christian Education Allen Jacobs, 939-3035 Church Properties Colby Crook, 618-910-2825 Evangelism Sandy Mueller, 618-420-1373 Social Ministry Alan Stumpf, 618-719-9033 Spiritual Ministry Pat Kelly, Sr., 636-373-2967 Stewardship Sandy Nichols, 618-340-0520 Youth Ministry

Other Volunteers: Cindy Troup Sunday School Superintendent Louise Nobbe Head Sacristans Marilyn Collette Deb Joellenbeck Sandy Thompson Flower Coordinator Lisa Clamors Women’s Christian Ministry Ollney Mueller, Jr. Fellowship Committee

Field Education Students: No students during the summer.

Have you ever thought about joining one of

Immanuel's Boards or committees? If so, please contact the appropriate person listed above.

Happy Birthday to…

1 Matt Collmeyer Avery Griffin Joan Koch Kierstin Lipe Pam Lloyd Nicole Perjak 2 Trista Hergenroeder Deborah Metzger 3 Stephanie Bommarito 4 Jill Eggemeyer 5 Samantha Ellis Cindy O‘Brien 6 Paul Broske II David Naumann 7 Eric Kinzinger Roger Schanz Michael Trout 8 Lauren Heise Skyler Milton 9 Daniel Kettler Bob Stueve Linda Tubbesing 10 Jennifer Conway 11 Ellen Brandt Emelia Brandt Casey Ellis 13 Margaret Nobbe 14 Ava Hemmer Robin Wetzler 15 Sandy Nichols Lynn Taake Julie Valerius 16 Paul DeBourge Nina Grant Larry Horn Betty Schimpf 17 Gwen Grant 18 Henry Huck Jonathan Naber 19 Julie Deptula Phyllis Lloyd Sharon Songer 20 Nina Binder Wendy Gassner Sandy Mueller Anna Rehmer Caroline Stratman 21 Eric Eggemeyer Diane Hoffmann Patrick Kelly III 23 Adam Garner Steven Heise 24 Darlene Bicklein

24 Kim Polacek 25 Merdie Haberl Lena Woodcock 26 Donald Moore 27 Case Gardner 28 Ben Rausch 29 Kelsey Bergman Karen Hodapp 30 Erik Brandt 31 Jerry Grant Nichole Kruse Roy Weihl

Happy Anniversary to…

1 Richard & Keda Bachelier (40) David & Julie Zeiger (11) 5 Drew & Sarah Sappenfield (3) Dale & Valerie Zeisset (37) 7 James & Ashley Bouquet (10) Brad & Patsy Hicks (27) 8 Ed & Debbie Arras (40) 9 Travis & Amanda Ervin (12) Ollney & Sandy Mueller (6) 11 Tom & Melissa Ziegler (2) 12 Chris & Kelly Black (14) 13 Wayne & Jamie Menke (21) 15 Kenton & Kathi May (22) 16 Eric & Rhonda Major (13) Roger & Angie Prescher (35) 17 John & Deb Bergman (41) 21 Jack & Kathy Netzeband (61) 27 Scott & Brenda Haare (32) 29 Max & Gina Eybel (6) Tom & Joyce McDaniel (22) Steven & Dawn Menke (6)

See page 10 for the August Birthdays &

Anniversaries!

It’s Exciting! Wondering about the

narthex progress?

Check out our Facebook group or our website! Pastor Demski will be posting videos throughout to keep you up to date. But, the

best way to see what’s going on is check it out when you come to

worship!

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Elders‘ Shepherding Program (Families whose last name begins with)

A-B Rodney Clamors, 618-719-4023 C-D Jim Crawford, 618-799-8789 E-Ha Scott Janssen, 214-629-6975 He-Hu Bob Polansky, 618-979-0918 J-K Jason Valerius, 458-4890 L-Mel Wayne Collmeyer, 618-719-7235 Men-My Cal Neeman, 939-5137 N-P Elden Niemeyer, 939-7982 R-Sche Larry Taake, 939-4757 Schi-Sw Jerry Grant, 939-5032 T-Wel Kevin Whelan, 939-1985 Wem-Z Larry Goessling, 618-322-6555 Elders & Pastors: Alan Stumpf, 618-719-9033

Have a question or would like to speak to your elder, feel free to call him anytime.

Board of Social Ministry:

July & August: Unity Lutheran Christian Elementary School in East St. Louis

Unity is the mission school in the Southern Illinois District. Items needed include lots of #2 pencils, colored pencil sets, pocket folders, spiral notebooks, COPY PAPER, Pine Sol, large bottles of hand sanitizer, disinfectant spray, and disinfectant wipes.

Bi-County Backpack Program:

This is an ongoing collection that supports children in Red Bud, Valmeyer, and Waterloo throughout the year. See the weekly bulletins for a list of items needed.

Sunday School:

July & August: Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School

Each month, the Sunday School classes take a monetary offering for a specific charity. Thank you to all of the Pre-K through 8th grade students that contribute to these collections each month!

Monthly Collections

Sunday Education Hour (9-10 am): This Bible study hour consists of Sunday School for the youth (3 years old to 8th grade), a young adult Bible study (high school & college age) on Evangelism led by Pastor Demski in the youth room; a study on “Luther and His Times” led by Pastor Troup in the overflow room; and a family Bible study for young adults and families led by Scott & Jen Janssen and Tim Scheibe in the church basement kitchen. Men’s Bible Study: We’ll resume on August 8th at 6:30 am at Burger King. Pastor Troup leads this study each Tuesday. Wednesday Morning Adult Bible Class: This Bible study and fellowship time is held every Wednesday at 9:30 am. This class is led by Pastor Demski, and they are studying Jeremiah. Ladies’ Bible Study: We’ll resume on August 10th as we begin studying “Forgiveness: Received from God ♥ Extended to Oth-ers” by Donna Pyle. All are welcome to join us on Thursdays at 7:00 pm in the overflow room. Adult Information Classes: If you are interested in this class, please let Pastor Troup know. Elders’ Bible Study: Watch the bulletins and newsletters for the next Elders’ Bible study.

Bible Studies & Sunday School Classes!

July & August 2017 Altar Flowers

7/1—7/2 open

7/8—7/9 Given by Ollney & Sandy Mueller in honor of Sandy’s birthday and their 6th wedding anniversary

7/15—7/16 Given by Roger & Angie Prescher in honor of their 35th wedding anniversary

7/22—7/23 Given by Jenny Jung in memory of Carol Nobbe

7/29—7/30 Given by Tom & Joyce McDaniel in honor of their 22nd wedding anniversary

8/5—8/6 open 8/12—8/13 open 8/19—8/20 open

8/26—8/27 Given by Hazel Moeckel in memory of Shirley Moeckel

The 2017 Flower Chart is posted on the bulletin board in the hallway by the overflow room. Sign up for the weekend you would like! As your weekend approaches, Sandy Thompson will contact you to give you more details.

There is a wooden box in the hallway by

the overflow room for your donations for

these 2 collections. Thank you!

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Baptism:

5/28/17—Elliott Michael Ramsey, son

of Mike & Ashley (nee Hargrave)

Ramsey

Transfers Out:

Ellery & Pat Byer—to St. John’s

Lutheran Church in Red Bud, IL

May Church Attendance

May 2017 Official Acts In Our Prayers...

Please note: The names listed below will remain on our public prayer list for two weeks unless the church office is notified otherwise. Thank you.

We Pray for our Fellow Parishioners: Millie Menke, Erwin Liefer, Nancy Huck, Isabel Gibbons, Sandy Moore, Esther Brandt, Vic Brueggemann, Asher Vadnal, Perry Koch, Bernell Bachelier, Judy Hitzemann

We Pray for Friends and Relatives of Parishioners: Michael Washausen, Nina Van Kamp, Ken Horn, Kurt Klotzer, Nicole Bachelier, John Stumpf, Marlene Tonkins, Scott Nobbe, Lydia Boyer, Marguerite Schmidt, Bob Schmidt, Melvin Juelfs

We Pray for Those in the Service of Our Nation: Alicia Kirkley, Dustin Bender, Aaron Bommarito, Alex Naumann, Paul Doty, Amanda Milburn

We Pray for Our Missionaries and Special Missions: Er ic & Linda Funke (Tanzania), Unity Lutheran Elementary School (East St. Louis, IL)

Our May Finances

May 2017 (4) 880 May 2016 (5) 1195 May 1987 (5) 1311

2017 Weekly Average (as of 5/31): 238

As of 5/31/17, there were 880 baptized members.

Do You Have an Email Address? Did you know that you could be a good steward by receiving our

newsletter via e-mail? Call or e-mail the church office and let Lisa know to remove you from the mailing list and add you to the e-mail

list.

Total Deposits $ 43,365.04 Total Expenses $ 46,349.31 Over/(Short) $ (2,984.27)

May 31, 2017 Balances: Checking $ 62,937.98 Scholarship Fund $ 9,439.41 Narthex Exp. Fund $ 50,439.76 Nobbe Mem. Fund $ 8,236.00 Mission Team Fund $ 2,455.89 Horn Mem. Fund $ 357.16 Mem. Fund (Undesignated) $ 830.00 Loan $ 0.00

2017 Year to Date: Deposits $236,052.88 Expenses $232,708.70 Over/(Short) $ 3,344.18 Unpaid Obligations $ 0.00

Don’t forget…

through August 12-13...

PRAIRIE’S 175TH ANNIVERSARY

Trinity Lutheran Church, Prairie, (Red Bud, IL) is celebrating its 175th Anniversary this year. There will be a special Anniversary Divine Service on Sunday, July 9, at 9:00 am. Guest preacher is Rev. Dr. Lawrence Rast, president of Concordia Theological Seminary in

Fort Wayne. A potluck dinner will follow in the school gym, beginning at approx. 11:00 am. Please come and help us give

thanks to God for His grace toward us.

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July & August 2017 Worship Helpers

Vestment Color:

7/1—8/31 black

Usher Teams:

Saturday Accompanists:

Ron Jones—7/1, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/19, 8/26

Joan Ruwald—7/8, 8/12

Collators:

July—Linda Allscheid August—Diana Heins

1 Roy Unterseh, Jim Stueve, Dennis & Raymond Brandt, Ed Arras

2 Chuck Keller, Craig Mehner, Larry Taake, Dawn & Chase Rubemeyer

3 Rodney & Lisa Clamors, Ollney Mueller Jr.

4 Bill Stueve, Charles Lloyd, Kevin Whelan

5 Robert Mesnarich Jr., Pam Nagel, Don & Carol Matzenbacher

6 Jason & Nick Valerius, Tim Troup

7 Alan Stumpf, Ross Schrader, Paul Broske Sr.

8 Larry Goessling, Jim Smothers, Dave Wiese, Cal Neeman, Dean Harbison

9 Jim Crawford, Allen Jacobs, Don & Gina Birrittier

10 Elden Niemeyer, Sharon Osterhage, Wayne Hargrave, Wyatt Drewes

11 Lee Eggemeyer, Ken Schanz, Roger Schanz, Curt Wittbracht

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Want to Stay Up to Date? Go to our website (immanuelwaterloo.org) and check it out! Be sure to subscribe to the calendar, and you’ll have the most up to date info on Immanuel’s activities and events. Also, check out all of the info available right on our home page. Notice that something is missing? Let us know!

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Funke News: Tending the Garden Earlier this month our friend Abel invited Michael out to the school’s garden, teaching him how to pick okra and hoe the earth. As he worked, I thought about how planting the seeds are not enough. Gardens generally take consistent maintenance and care, and even then, only God can make the plants grow. We are currently in one of those seasons where many seeds are planted—projects started and papers submitted—and now we continue to tend the garden, trusting that God will bring forth a harvest. We rejoice in the many buds of progress so far! School We spent a large amount of time at school this month. In addition to teaching computer and physics classes, Eric oversaw a complete rewiring of half the computer lab. He was alerted to problems when both he and a student received a shock from a computer that was turned off. We are so thankful that he discovered the problems before anyone was hurt. An electrician was called in to run new wire to ensure the safety of the students and building. Meanwhile, Linda led the yearly 6.5 hour Saturday seminar on Sex and Relationships, with the help of the school nurse and fellow teachers. It covered the basics of sex, abuse, the physical, emotional, and spiritual ramifications of sex, and how to develop healthy relationships and make decisions for their futures. We always separate the boys and girls at the end, so Eric and other male teachers can answer the boys’ questions and Linda and other female teachers can answer the girls’ questions. This month, Linda also taught a lesson on bullying—what is it, what causes it, how can we respond to it, and how do we keep it out of our school. We’ve also hosted a few movie nights to give the students a fun way to continue learning English. Now we are preparing for the June break, when all the students will return home except the Form 4 students preparing for national exams. Eric will be heavily involved in getting all the grades logged and preparing grade report sheets for families. This month we also received our order of 107 books for Form 5 and 6, funded by the money brought in for books last November/December. Thank you to all who helped add more books to the school’s library! Adoption Update Last but not least, we’ve heard that the social workers at the Ministry of Social Welfare have received and approved our application. Now we are just waiting for the signature of the Commissioner in Dodoma. After the documents go to Dodoma and return to Dar Es Salaam, they will send our approval letter. Then we will be able to identify and meet our daughter! We hope and pray that will be soon :-) Written by Eric & Linda Funke on June 1, 2017. Would you like to be added to their email list? If so, email Eric & Linda at Linda.Funke@GlobalLutheranOutreach.com and let them know.

An Update from Our Missionary Partners

While no one had Perfect Attendance

during the Spring quarter (March-May),

several children only missed 1-2 classes and received Honorable

Mention certificates. Those children are Kelsey Crook, Jenna Hoeffken, Nicholas Hoeffken, TJ Joellenbeck, Lauren Patterson, Avery Troup, Caleb Troup, and Grace Troup. Congratulations!

Friday, August 11, 2017 7:00 pm Multipurpose Room Up to 8 people per team $100 per team Bring your own drinks & snacks. No alcohol, please. Contact Lisa in the church office to reserve your table.

Sponsored by Immanuel’s Mission Team for their trip to Paraguay in 2018.

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YOUTH GROUP SUMMER FIELD TRIP! Ten youth and 4 chaperones will be leaving for Kentucky on July 13. They’ll be visiting the Creation Museum and Noah’s Ark and returning on July 16. Please keep them in your prayers!

“KICK OFF” BBQ! Join us under the Memorial pavilion at Konarcik Park on Sunday, August 27, for food, games, and fellowship as we “kick off” the new school year—Youth Group style! The fun begins at 3:00 pm. If you are in 6th—12th grades, you & your families are invited. By the way, we’ll provide the meat and drinks. Families with last names beginning with A-M bring sides, N-Z brings desserts.

DONUT DUTY—WHO’S ON FOR JULY & AUGUST? 7/2—open 8/6—open 7/9—Birrittiers 8/13—Birrittiers 7/16—open 8/20—open 7/23—open 8/27—open 7/30—open

***If you would like to sponsor a Sunday, please sign up on the list on the donut table or email Pastor Demski.

BASIC Youth Group News!

Reduce! Reuse! Recycle! Recycle your aluminum cans! There is a large trash can in the kitchen for those cans. If you have a large amount and put them in trash bags, you can put the bags over by the white shed at the corner of the parking lot. The paper recycle bins are located in the back of the education building. Load them up with your paper recycling products! The youth group thanks you for your support!

Our 2017-18 School Year will begin on August 24-25...and there are still 1-2 spots available!

M/W/F Class for 4 yr. olds 8:30—11:30am Children must be 4 by 9/1/17. $50 registration fee (non-refundable) $120/month tuition (Sept—May) T/Th Class for 3 yr. olds 8:30—11:30am Children must be 3 by 9/1/17. $50 registration fee (non-refundable) $100/month tuition (Sept—May) Visit our website (www.immanuelwaterloo.org) or contact the office (immanuelwaterloo@gmail.com or 939-6480) for more information or to get a registration packet.

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August Birthdays & Anniversaries

Happy Birthday to…

1 Dennis Clamors Nicholas Hoeffken Dawn Rubemeyer

2 Judy Hitzemann Andrea Kuergeleis

3 Jean Hoeffken Kelley Keller

Donna Kirkley Jim Pflasterer Brantley Soma Tucker Wilson

5 Kelli Monroe Ryan Starbuck

6 Audrey Braun Kelsey Crook

Randy Wetzler 7 Kim Holtgrieve

Grace Urspruch Adrianna Whelan

8 Denise Clamors Ben Janssen Carol Woodcock

10 TJ Joellenbeck Tim Williams 11 Warren Frank

Donna Rusteberg 12 Grace Thompson 13 Edward Arras Donna Chitty 14 Kenton May Vivian Reiss

Barry Trout 15 Virgil Horn Jen Janssen Robby Mesnarich 16 Helen Clamors 17 Joe Grant April Kirkley Shelly Wetzler-Wild

18 Stephen Jones 20 Lacey Hicks Larry Wynn 21 Robert Clark 22 Christina Benesh 23 Reece Collmeyer David Powell 24 Sue Bradshaw Brittany Buettner Emma Crowe Wilbert Kohlmeier 25 Marian Obst 26 Pamela Kettler Rachel Patterson 27 Jim Neusel 28 Gayle Mesnarich 29 Lerona Pryor Cindy Rehmer 30 Mandy Soma 31 Pam Beelman Masson Fink Ruby Muench Rebecca Richards Dean Urspruch Reagan Wilhelm Tyler Wilson

Happy Anniversary to…

1 Harold & Donna Daugherty (49) 3 John & Patricia Doty (32) 5 Julius & Nola Cottner (56) Warren & Ann Frank (45) Jeremy & Lori Roberts (13) 12 Gerald & Kim Straub (39) 15 Kevin & Catherine Whelan (19) 18 Jerry & Nancy Huck (51) Arlin & Marian Obst (66) Bob & Sharon Osterhage (54) 23 Jason & Karen Valerius (20) 25 Mike & Shawn Wilde (10) 30 Dan & Sandy Mueller (9)

Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to all celebrating in July & August!

A “Note” from our Music Director

Serving Him....

I recently read CPH's Erica Goldman's article “Recruiting and Retaining Church Musicians.” I found it quite appropriate that the article came across my desk at the time of writing for Immanuel's July/August newsletter.

Yes, summer is in full swing, and beginning the 2017/18 Music Season is most likely not being thought of for many of those involved in music at church. However, the end of August will come quickly, and the various music groups will begin practices for worship.

Goldman explains “how much time and energy” it does take “to serve in music ministry.” And, that being involved in church music is a “commitment” that should not be taken lightly...taking into consideration managing one's personal schedule for rehearsals. This allows for God's praises to be heard musically in worship. We live in a fast-paced world with many activities to become involved in. Yet, taking the time to share God's Word in music (instrumental or vocal) is such a beautiful way to serve Him!

Let ev'ry instrument be tuned for praise! Let all rejoice who have a voice to raise! And may God give us faith to sing always: Alleluia! LSB 796:5

Please consider joining Immanuel's Music Ministry in “serving Him” with your music abilities. If you need more information, or have any questions, feel free to contact me. Mark your calendars for 2017/18 Music Season practices: (more information on the following groups can be found on Immanuel's website under MUSIC)

Immanubells: Wed, Sep 6th @ 6:00 pm Adult Choir: Wed, Aug 30th @ 7:00 pm

Agape Ringers: Wed, Aug 30th @ 8:05 pm

PLEASE NOTE: Immanuel will be hosting our circuit's Reformation Service on Sunday, October 29th at 3:00 pm.

Serving Him, Can You Help? Immanuel has a small group of people willing to help transport others to the doctor, store, etc, We are in need of a few more volunteers to help with this service. If you would like to be put on this list, please contact Lisa in the church office.

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We Want Your Stuff! Spread the Word!

Immanuel’s Annual Rummage Sale will be held on August 4-5, 2017. Preview Sale—August 3rd—5-8pm Drop-off items and help us price and organize items: July 31—Aug. 2, 8 am—7 pm, and August 3, 8 am—12 pm Help is needed during the drop off times as well as during the sale. Please contact Lois Ruff (939-8387) if you are willing to help during the week! Clean Up will be on Monday, August 7, beginning at 9:00 am. Volunteers are appreciated during clean up.

Items not accepted as donations:

TVs of any kind, mattresses, car seats, entertainment centers,

encyclopedias, or any broken items.

Greetings from the Women’s Christian Ministry (WCM)!

I sure hope you are all enjoying a wonderful summer —lots of family time, fun in the sun, relaxing, and time with the Lord!

The ladies of Immanuel will be meeting in July, and we invite you all to join us! We will be discussing our upcoming & ongoing events, as well as enjoying fellowship and laughs. Here are a couple events coming up to put on your calendars... If you plan to make crafts for the Wurstmarkt Country Store, you may want to get a head start. October 1 will be

here before you know it! The proceeds from the Country Store are used to hold our many activities throughout the year as well as benefit our missions.

Our annual Bunco Night will be held on Tuesday, October 24th at 7:00pm in the multipurpose room! Our Ladies’ Bible study will resume on August 10th as we begin studying “Forgiveness: Received from God ♥ Extended to Others” by Donna Pyle. All are welcome to join us on Thursdays at 7:00 pm in the overflow room. As always, thank you for your continued donations to the Bi-County Backpack Program! This is an ongoing collection and has been a huge help to our community. There is a list of needed items in the bulletins, and there is a wooden collection box in the hallway by the overflow room for your donations. Thank you!

In Christ, Lisa Clamors

“How good and pleasant it is when sisters live together in unity!” Psalm 133:1

Our next Women’s Christian Ministry meeting will be Tuesday, July 18th at 7:00pm in the Overflow Room.

All are welcome!

Part of the proceeds from this year’s Rummage Sale will benefit our Preschool . Thanks for your support!

WORSHIP SERVICES

SATURDAY 5:30 pm

SUNDAY 7:45 am & 10:15 am

Holy Communion is celebrated at every Saturday service, at the 7:45 am service on the 2nd and 4th

Sundays of each month, and at the 10:15 am service on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays of each month.

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS

Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Pastor Troup’s day off is Monday.

Pastor Demski’s day off is Thursday.

Immanuel Lutheran Church 522 S. Church Street Waterloo, IL 62298

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Don’t forget to visit us on the web… immanuelwaterloo.org

You’ll find our weekly announcements and updates, our calendar, narthex updates,

and other important information!

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