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Week of February 15, 2026

  • Help Adorn the Altar Area for Easter Sunday  It’s time once again to order Easter lilies ($13 each) to help fill our sanctuary with beauty and celebration on Sunday, April 5! The order forms are available at the “Next Step” Station and outside the Church Office.  Simply complete the form and return it with your check payable to “Immanuel Lutheran Church” (please write “Easter Lilies” in the memo line). 
    Your name/dedication will be included in the Easter Sunday bulletin – offering a meaningful way to honor loved ones or give thanks. 
    • Please place your order by Sunday, March 17. 
    • Lilies may be taken home after the 11:00 AM Easter service.
      Any plants not claimed by Tuesday, April 7, will be removed.
  • Donations Requested - Every other year, the Michigan District hosts an Office Personnel Conference.  The next biennial gathering will take place at the end of April in Frankenmuth.
     In support of the Michigan District’s Critical Target of the Great Compassion Ministry, attendees will be assembling personal care kits for Lutheran World Relief — and you can be part of this meaningful effort.
    From February 1 through 28, we are collecting the following items:
    •  Lightweight bath‑size towels (20"×40" to 27"×52", dark colors preferred)
    • Bath‑size bars of soap (4–5 oz., any brand, in original individual wrapping)
    • Adult‑size toothbrushes  (single pack, in original packaging)
    • Sturdy combs
    • Metal nail clippers  (attached file optional)
      Collection bins will be located in the Narthex and Family Life Center Welcome area.  All donated items will be taken to the conference, where they will be packaged into care kits.
      Thank you for supporting this important outreach ministry.
      Your generosity makes a difference.  Every Personal Care Kit will be cherished by the person who receives it in their time of need.
  • Easter Egg Hunt at Immanuel
    Immanuel will be hosting an “Easter Egg Hunt” on Saturday, March 21 from 10:00am till Noon. Set-Up will take place on Friday, March 20 at 6:00pm. If you are willing to help with “set-up” or on the day of the event, please SIGN UP today on the table outside of the Pastors’ offices. To register your child to attend the event >Click here to RSVP 
  • PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY
    The food pantry is very low on these items.  If you are able, please help us out.
    You can leave it in the cabinet in the portico entry.  We have many single adults that we serve, so smaller jars are always welcome, too.  Again, thank you so much for considering this.  
  •  Ash Wednesday – The Season of Lent
    The 6-week penitential season of Lent begins with Ash Wednesday.  We will be offering 7:00 PM Wednesday worship services during this time.  “Avoiding Spiritual Autopilot” will be the theme of the message each week.  All are encouraged to join us!  Dinner will be offered at 5:45 PM before each service.
  • Lenten Dinner Schedule
    • Feb 18 | Church Potluck | Sign-up sheet outside office
    • Feb 25 | Host:  Fellowship | Soup & Bread
    • March 4 | Host:  Assimilation & Bible Study Group | Italian Night
    • March 11 | Church Potluck | Sign-up sheet outside office
    • March 18 | Host:  Preschool | Pizza & Salad
    • March 25 | Host:  Fellowship | Breakfast for Dinner
  • 2026 MI District High School Gathering – Mackinac Island
    Mighty Waters     is the theme this year and what better location for the event than Mackinac Island where you are surrounded by water!  The event is June 28 – July 1 and is for those currently in Grades 8-12.  Registration is now open and packets are available outside of the Church Office.  Sign up today so you can be part of this wonderful experience!
  • 2025 Giving Statements - Statements have been issued through Planning Center/Giving. Emails have been sent out with a link for you to access your giving statement.  If you wish to have a hard copy of your statement, please reach out to Jodi Kriesch at jkriesch@immanuelsc.org
  • Traditional Choir
    Consider joining us as practice starts up again today immediately following the 8:00 AM service!
  • Church Mailboxes - Please stop by the table outside the Pastors’ Offices and pick up
    a letter about changes to the church mailboxes.
  • Tuesday Morning Ladies’ Bible Study - Join us in the Immanuel Room from 10:00-11:30 AM as we begin a new study on the Book of James.  James was Jesus’ half brother who didn’t recognize Jesus as the messiah at first.  But he later became a prominent leader of the early church.  We will explore his message to Jewish Christians scattered throughout due to persecution.  His message was to live your faith and we will be reminded that genuine faith transforms lives.
     
  • Thursday Morning Bible Study - Join us in the Adult Education Room from 10:00-11:30 AM as we begin a new study on the Book of Matthew.  Matthew presents Jesus as the promised Messiah and King of Israel – fulfilling the Old Testament prophecies – and introduces the Kingdom of Heaven.  Matthew emphasizes Jesus’ authority, mercy, and servant leadership – culminating in His crucifixion, resurrection, and the Great Commission to make disciples. 
  • Immanuel’s Book Club
    You are invited to join us in the Library at noon on Tuesday, January 27, as we discuss the historical novel Embers in the London Sky by Sarah Sundin.
    Synopsis:  As the German army invades the Netherlands in 1940, Aleida escapes to London, but in the process is separated from her three-year-old son, Theo.  She desperately searches for her little boy while she works for an agency responsible for evacuating children to the countryside...but time is running short.
  • Spero Pregnancy Center Annual Ministry Gala - Save the date!  Spero is hosting their Annual Ministry Gala this year on Thursday, March 12.  Through the supporters that attended last year, the Lord provided 20% of Spero’s need for the year.  There will be the choice again this year to attend either the luncheon or the evening event.  More information to follow…
  • Spero Pregnancy Center Annual Ministry Gala
    Save the date!  Spero is hosting their Annual Ministry Gala this year on Thursday, March 12.  Through the supporters that attended last year, the Lord provided 20% of Spero’s need for the year.  There will be the choice again this year to attend either the luncheon or the evening event.
  • Immanuel’s Library - February brings us hearts, flowers, candy, and loving thoughts.  Please check the Library shelves for books and DVDs on friendship and love for all ages.  Adults also may be interested in the "Marriage Enrichment" shelf.  It's very easy to sign things out – directions are posted!
  • Pastor Jim’s “Take 5” Devotions Every Christian needs a daily break from life in order to spend a few minutes of focused, uninterrupted time with God.  Each week, Pastor Jim writes a new “Take 5” which is based on that Sunday’s Sermon and intended to provide a 5-minute daily devotion.  The “Take 5’s” provide a Bible reading along with 3 thought-provoking questions about the reading and our faith-life.  Pick one up at the “Next Step” Station near the Pastors’ Offices and consider making it a daily habit.
  • Classes Offered at Immanuel (check the calendar to updates)
    • Pastor Jim’s Bible Study:  “All About the Bible” - Sundays 9:30-10:15 AM
    • Pastor Dave’s Class:  “First Step to Understanding” - Sundays, beginning in January 9:15-10:15 AM
    • Pastor Dave’s Bible Study - Mondays 10:00-11:30 AM
    • Ladies' Bible Study - Tuesdays 10:00-11:30 AM
    • Thursday Bible Study:  1st & 2nd Timothy - Thursdays 10:00-11:30 AM
    • Monthly Men’s Ministry - 1st Fridays 6:30-8:00 PM