Barbara Stevens Barbara Stevens

For the week of March 16

Remember in Prayer

Dianna (Cox)                Post-op recovery going well

Zimmerman Family     Loss of Bill

Zeke (Ducharme)         Skull Fracture (full recovery is now expected)

Cheryl (Guenthers)      Surgery on 2/24

Pape Family                 Loss of Carol

Kelly Family                Loss of Larry—Kitty T’ brother

Poler Family (Jewell) Loss of Peyton

Tom F (Jewell) Cancer treatment

Cheryl R Cancer treatment

Jonah (Evans friend) 11 yr. old—70% of body burned

Kitty S Home healing broken ribs

Dale W Health Concerns

Aveiro B Relief from Pain

Carrie A Health Concerns—Pain

Shirley J Health Concerns

Laurie D Relief from pain from CRPS

Trelani P Health concerns

 

NOISY OFFERING—

During the Sundays in Lent and Easter Sunday the children will be collecting "Noisy Offerings" during children’s sermon.

We will distribute the offering among these worthy causes. 

Please bring your change so we can make a joyful noise filling up the buckets!

Food Packs for Unhoused Students

Kids Kloset

Fiddlesticks

Hope Housing

International needs (TBD)

International needs (TBD)

 

Wednesdays during Lent

For the next 4 Wednesdays Immanuel is holding

Soup Suppers at 6:00 pm followed by

Holden Evening Prayer at 6:30 pm

The readings during Lent are from Walter Brueggemann’s book,

“A Way Other Than Our Own.“

Fiddlesticks Annual Fundraiser is Saturday & you can help!

March 15, 2:00-4:00 p.m. in our gym. No entrance fee, snacks are provided. Let's show the preschool community that Immanuel supports the work they do with young families! 

You can help by--

* Pray for the Fiddlesticks staff and the families they serve

* Purchase raffle tickets ($5 each) for prize drawings at the event. You do NOT need to be present to win. If you win a prize, one of the Immanuel reps will choose something for you.

* Sign up to donate a dessert for their dessert dash auction. Desserts need to be at the church by noon on 3/15.

* Thank you to those who donated prize items--we have plenty to contribute.

 

Book Club

We met last Wednesday to discuss THE ONLY WOMAN IN THE ROOM, written by Marie Benedict. It is about Hedy Lamarr. Did you know she holds some patents dealing with WWII combat issues?  We all were captivated and recomend this book.

Our next book is LIFE IN FIVE SENSES, by Gretchen Rubin.

We will be discussing it at our next meeting on April 2nd. If you like to read, join us! 

Special Congregational Meeting

 There will be a Congregational Meeting on Sunday, March 30 after the Service.  Immanuel members will be voting on being a part of Hope Housing Collaborative of Lewis County's pilot "Safe Parking" Program.  The "Safe Parking" will be hosted in church parking lots on a rotating schedule (1 week every 2 months) for women/families living with children in their cars.  The goal of the program is to provide "Safe Parking" for children in the Centralia/Chehalis School district. There will be no cost to participating churches to run the "Safe Parking" Program.   Churches are welcome to donate in support of the program.

 

Memorial Service

A Memorial Service for Carol Pape has been scheduled

For Thursday, March 20th at 10:30 am

 

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Barbara Stevens Barbara Stevens

For the week of February 16

Remember in Prayer

Pape Family Loss of Carol

Kelly Family                   Loss of Larry—Kitty T’ brother

Peyton P                        Stage 4 cancer at 24 years old

Tom F                            Cancer treatment

Cheryl R                        Cancer treatment

Jonah (Evans friend)    11 yr. old—70% of body burned 

Kitty S Home healing broken ribs

Dale W Health Concerns

Aveiro B Relief from Pain

Carrie A Health Concerns—Pain

Shirley J Health Concerns

Laurie D Relief from pain from CRPS

Trelani P Health concerns

 In need of comfort, ill, or recovering from surgery:

Pastoral Care

Please know that during this period of transition, we do have a system in place for any needs of pastoral care.

If you, or someone you know of in the congregation needs a visit please call Barbara in the office 360.736.9270.  She will then contact them. 

First is Pastor Gary Stevens

Then Pastor Linda Smith

Then Rabbi Jim Pace.

 

Book Club

Our book club met on February 5th to review A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN.

What a classic!  Made for a good discussion.  We were impressed with how it connects with today’s world. Our next book is THE ONLY WOMAN IN THE ROOM by Marie Benedict. The next meeting is scheduled for March 5th at 10:00. 

You are welcome to read the book and join us. 

 

 Fiddlesticks Preschool Update, February 2025

Immanuel provided donuts and juice for Donuts for Dad on Jan. 23-24; about 50 people were served--the dads had a great time! Our next opportunity to help with the important work Fiddlesticks does with young families will be supporting their annual fundraiser raffle/auction on March 15. You can help in any of the following ways:

· Attend the event to show your support and to join in the fun. This is a high energy event, and lots of fun.

· Purchase raffle tickets ($5 each) in advance of the event. They will be available at church on Sundays starting Feb. 17th. You do not need to be present to win--a prize will be selected for you if your number is drawn.

· Provide a dessert for the dessert dash. Watch for a sign-up sheet.

· Provide a prize ($50+ value) for the raffle OR contribute to a basket (any amount appreciated!).

· And as always, please pray for the families of Fiddlesticks. Growing wonderful human beings is not an easy job!

If you are able to help in any way, contact Claudia Craig.

 

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For the week of December 22-28

Remember in Prayer

In need of comfort, ill, or recovering from surgery:

 • Len Anderson – Foot issues

• Coumbs Family – Loss of Lee

• Martha Glanz – Loss of sister Joanne

• Unti Family – Loss of Kim

• Gary Cooper Family – Loss of Gary

• Susan Pickens – Back Issues

• Dale Westman – At Sharon Care

• Aveiro Bartholomew – Cancer Diagnosis

• Carrie Aadland – Health concerns - Pain

• Shirley Jemelka – Health Concerns

• Laurie Dunham - is looking for pain relief

from CRPS in both legs and shoulders.

• Trelani Pibel - struggling - health issues.

• Carol Pape - in hospice care at Sharon Care

Christmas Eve Services

This year our services will be at 2:00 pm and 11:00 pm. 

If you need a ride to either service, be sure to talk to Paul.

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Barbara Stevens Barbara Stevens

For the week of December 15-21

Remember in Prayer

In need of comfort, ill, or recovering from surgery:

• Len Anderson – Foot issues

• Coumbs Family – Loss of Lee

• Martha Glanz – Loss of sister Joanne

• Chromy Family – Loss of Geri

• Unti Family – Loss of Kim

• Gary Cooper Family – Loss of Gary

• Susan Pickens – Back Issues

• Dale Westman – At Sharon Care

• Aveiro Bartholomew – Cancer Diagnosis

• Carrie Aadland – Health concerns - Pain

• Shirley Jemelka – Health Concerns

• Laurie Dunham - is looking for pain relief

from CRPS in both legs and shoulders.

• Trelani Pibel - struggling - health issues.

• Carol Pape - in hospice care at Sharon Care

 

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Barbara Stevens Barbara Stevens

For the week of December 8-14

Prayer Requests:

• Martha Glanz – Loss of sister Joanne

• Chromy Family – Loss of Geri

• Unti Family – Loss of Kim

• Gary Cooper Family – Loss of Gary

• Lynn (Gloria Jenson) – Cancer has returned

• Susan Pickens – Back Issues

• Cheryl R- Cancer Treatment

• Tom F - Cancer Treatment

• Karen G – Cancer Treatment

• Knut L – Paralysis after accident

• Dale Westman – At Sharon Care

• Aveiro Bartholomew – Cancer Diagnosis

• Carrie Aadland – Health concerns - Pain

• Shirley Jemelka – Health Concerns

• Laurie Dunham - is looking for pain relief from CRPS in both legs and shoulders.

• Trelani Pibel - struggling - health issues.

• Carol Pape - in hospice care at Sharon Care


Book Club

We met on December 4 to discuss “Where the Crawdads Sing”, by Delia Owens.

It gets a rave review from us. Our next meeting will be January 8, 2025 when we will talk about

“The Orchardist” by Amanda Coplin.

Come get a book, read it and give your opinion.

THANK YOU

Thank you to all who came to the farewell dinner for Pastor Peter and Sarah on Friday.

Thank you to all who worked together to put the evening together!

Christmas Eve Services

This year our services will be at 2:00 pm and 11:00 pm.

If you need a ride be sure to talk to Paul.



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August 2nd for the week of August 4-10

Remember in Prayer

In need of comfort, ill or recovering from surgery:

Dan J Hip Replacement Recovery

Kalub L Recent Hospitalization

Elliot (Norberg) 2 week old - breathing issues

Dave I Health Concerns

Carrie A Health Concerns—Pain

Dale W Health Concerns

Shirley J Health Concerns

Judy W Cancer Treatments

Laurie D Relief from pain from CRPS

Trelani P Health concerns

Carol P Hospice Care

Small group dinners

We have 3 host homes this time around. The Neon Sign-up sheets are in the Narthex. Now, it’s your turn to select where you would like to go!

Book Club

We met on July 3 to discuss “The Good Rain.” The next book to read is “Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine,” by Gail Honeyman. Please join us. We will meet again on Wednesday August 7.

Church Hike

Would you like to join us for a church backpacking trip to the coast? We will be leaving Wednesday August 28 and returning home Friday August 30. It is a super easy hike (only two miles in) where we will be camping right on the beach! Please see Steve Geringer if you would like to join us (we need permits for each person).

Bell Chime Choir

We have access to three octaves of bell chimes. Are you interested in playing in a chime choir? Perhaps we could work something up for Christmas? All you need to do is read music and have working arms! Please talk to Pastor Peter or Kim Brumbaugh if you are interested.

There will be an information seeking meeting after worship on Sunday August 18.

New Directories

The August 2024 edition of the Immanuel Church Directory is printed!

You will find your copy in your cubbie in the Narthex.

Don’t know where your cubbie is? Ask someone.

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TGIF July 26th for the week of July 28-Aug 3

Remember In Prayer

In need of comfort, ill, or recovering from surgery:

Dan J Hip Replacement 7/31

Kalub L Recent Hospitalization

Elliot (Norberg) 2 week old - breathing issues

Pearson Family Loss of John

Gary S Fell/disorientation

Dave I Health Concerns

Carrie A Health Concerns—Pain

Dale W Health Concerns

Shirley J Health Concerns

Judy W Cancer Treatments

Laurie D Relief from pain from CRPS

Trelani P Health concerns

Carol P Hospice Care

GOD IS WORKING AT IMMANUEL!

Small group dinners

We will have 3 host sites this time around. Please watch for sign up sheets in the next week or so to see where you would like to go!

Book Club

We met on July 3 to discuss “The Good Rain.” The next book to read is “Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine,” by Gail Honeyman. Please join us.
We will meet again on Wednesday August 7.

Bell Chime Choir

We have access to three octaves of bell chimes. Are you interested in playing in a chime choir? Perhaps we could work something up for Christmas? All you need to do is read music and have working arms! Please talk to Pastor Peter or Kim Brumbaugh if you are interested.

Church Hike

Would you like to join us for a church backpacking trip to the coast? We will be leaving Wednesday August 28 and returning home Friday August 30. It is a super easy hike (only two miles in) where we will be camping right on the beach! Please see Steve Geringer if you would like to join us (we need permits for each person).

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July 19th TGIF week of July 21-27

Remember in Prayer

Kalub L Recent Hospitalization

Elliot (Norberg) 2 week old - breathing issues

Pearson Family Loss of John

Gary S Fell/disorientation

Dave I Health Concerns

Carrie A Health Concerns—Pain

Small group dinners

We are hoping to initiate another round of Small Group dinners this summer. If you are willing to host a dinner please sign up on the clip board in the Narthex. You will choose the date and time. We will then put out sign up sheets for each group.

Book Club

We met on July 3 to discuss “The Good Rain.” The next book to read is “Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine,” by Gail Honeyman. Please join us.

We will meet again on Wednesday August 7.

Dave I Health Concerns

Carrie A Health Concerns—Pain

Dale W Health Concerns

Shirley J Health Concerns

Judy W Cancer Treatments

Laurie D Relief from pain from CRPS

Trelani P Health concerns

Carol P Hospice Care

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July 12th for the week of July 14-20

Remember in Prayer

In need of comfort, ill, or recovering from surgery:

Pearson Family Loss of John

Sonya M (Jenson) Healing & Recovery Surgery

Judy P Loss of Brother Dave

Gary S Fell/disorientation

Peter S (Phillips) Recovery Heart Attack

Dave I Health Concerns

Carrie A Health Concerns—Pain

Dale W Health Concerns

Shirley J Health Concerns

Judy W Cancer Treatments

Laurie D Relief from pain from CRPS

Trelani P Health concerns

Carol P Hospice Care

GOD IS WORKING AT IMMANUEL!

Catechism Class with Pastor- Pastor Peter will be leading 1 more classes after church on July 21 on Luther’s Small Catechism. All are welcome to attend.

Church Hike

Would you like to join us for a church backpacking trip to the coast? We will be leaving Wednesday August 28 and returning home Friday August 30. It is a super easy hike (only two miles in) where we will be camping right on the beach! Please see Steve Geringer if you would like to join us (we need permits for each person).

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July 5, 2024 TGIF Week of July 7-13

It all begins with an idea.

Remember in Prayer

In need of comfort, ill, or recovering from surgery:

Carrie A Health Concerns—Pain

Dale W Health Concerns

Shirley J Health Concerns

Judy W Cancer Treatments

Laurie D Relief from pain from CRPS

Trelani P Health concerns

Carol P Hospice Care

Pearson Family Loss of John

Sonya M (Jenson) Healing & Recovry Surgery

Judy P Loss of Brother Dave

Gary S Fell/disorientation

Peter S (Phillips) Recovery Heart Attack

Dave I Health Concerns

Carrie A Health Concerns—Pain


God is working at Immanuel

Catechism Class with Pastor- Pastor Peter will be leading 2 more classes after church

on July 7, & 21 on Luther’s Small Catechism. All are welcome to attend.

The time to plant is here! The “Bring and Take Table” will be set up here through the

summer for you to bring in anything that relates to the activity of gardening. Seeds,

pots, tools and those little pruned plants that are a shame to throw away are

welcome. Later, flowers and vegetables. There is no charge for anything that is taken.

We ask that you dust extra dirt off and label what you can. As the price of produce

continues to rise, this activity is very helpful to many people.

Pastor Peter’s 25th Anniversary of Ordingation – July 14, 2024

We will be celebrating Pastor Peter’s 25 years as a pastor on July 14, 2024 during the

worship service. After service, we will celebrate with a Pot-Luck meal. Every is asked

to bring a Main course AND either a salad, side dish or dessert. More details to follow

soon. (see the first page)

Small group dinners

We are hoping to initiate another round of Small Group dinners this summer. If you are

willing to host a dinner please sign up on the clip board in the Narthex. You will choose the

date and time. We will then put out sign up sheets for each group.

Book Club

We met on July 3 to discuss “The Good Rain.” The next book to read is “Eleanor Oliphant is

Completely Fine,” by Gail Honeyman. Please join us.

If you have a copy of “The Good Rain” it is a library book & part of a kit. Please return it to

Claudia or Dorathea ASAP so it can be returned to the library.

STP

The STP riders will be her on Saturday July 13. If you have cots/mattress and/or

towels we can borrow, please bring them in by Wednesday.

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June 28, 2024 TGIF Week of June 30-July 6

It all begins with an idea.

In Need of Prayer

Sonya M (Jenson) Healing & Recovry Surgery

Judy P Loss of Brother Dave

Gary S Fell/disorientation

Peter S (Phillips) Recovery Heart Attack

Dave I Health Concerns

Carrie A Health Concerns—Pain

Dale W Health Concerns

Shirley J Health Concerns

Judy W Cancer Treatments

Laurie D Relief from pain from CRPS

Trelani P Health concerns

Carol P Hospice Care

GOD IS WORKING AT IMMANUEL!

Catechism Class with Pastor- Pastor Peter will be leading 3 more classes after church

on June 30, July 7, & 21 on Luther’s Small Catechism. All are welcome to attend.

The time to plant is here! The “Bring and Take Table” will be set up here through the

summer for you to bring in anything that relates to the activity of gardening. Seeds,

pots, tools and those little pruned plants that are a shame to throw away are

welcome. Later, flowers and vegetables. There is no charge for anything that is taken.

We ask that you dust extra dirt off and label what you can. As the price of produce

continues to rise, this activity is very helpful to many people.

Pastor Peter’s 25th Anniversary of Ordingation – July 14, 2024

We will be celebrating Pastor Peter’s 25 years as a pastor on July 14, 2024 during the

worship service. After service, we will celebrate with a Pot-Luck meal. Every is asked

to bring a Main course AND either a salad, side dish or dessert. More details to follow

soon. (see the first page)

Vacation Bible School –

VBS was a HUGE success this year thanks to the MANY hands that worked so well

together! This year’s theme was “Under the Sea”. There was an average of 50

children each day plus the 10 older kid helpers! There were about 25 adults here

each day as well to direct the children from stop to stop, lead crafts, tell the stories,

lead games and teach some new songs! The energy was high every single day!

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