The Open Door - Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church
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The Open Door - Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church
The Open Door Publisher: Immanuel Lutheran Church Volume No.39 MID-WEEK LENTEN Worship and Soup & Bread Soup suppers (soup and bread) will be held at 6:00 PM on Wednesday evenings in Lent before the 7:00 PM worship service beginning February 25. A variety of delicious soups and breads will be provided by the following groups in the church: Mar. 4 - Senior, Gathering, and Handbell Choirs Mar. 11 - Worship and Music and Property Mar. 18 - Stewardship and Finance Mar. 25 - Christian Education and Sunday School teachers Committees should be at church around 5:15 to set up and get coffee going. One soup should be vegetarian and one bread gluten-free. Supper starts at 6PM with prayer. Winter Weekend is February 27 - March 1 Winter Weekend is February 27 - March 1 at Sunshine Rotary Camp. Please keep Matthew Webster, Jason Webster, Emily Lukash, Lauren Bovenzi, Jessica Hewlett, Anna Hewlett, Sarah Rowland, Sarah Geckle, Joshua Riggi, Lindsey Reiger, Kara Reiger, Katelyn Reiger, Sarah Nesbitt, Samantha Wilson, Amy Cawley, Michael Cawley, Jacob Baller, Allison Barnes, Becca Barnes, Gabriella Sproba, Claire Foster and adult leader s, Linda Belmont, Jessica Riggi, Dave Derleth, Kim Cawley, Ken & Leslie Schwartz in your prayers as they grow in their faith. WHAT’S AN AED? If you were wondering what that thing hanging on the wall on the way up to the sanctuary is, now is your chance to find out! On Sunday March 8th, Syed Mustafa, a Paramedic and Vice President of North East Quadrant ALS and a Captain of the West Webster Fire Department, will come to Immanuel to tell us about the use and warning signs to look for that would indicate when you need to implement this life saving equipment. The information session is after the second service on March 8th at 12:15. Stay after or return for this very important message. It could be the difference in helping to save someone’s life. Issue No. 3 March 2015 “There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling.” (Ephesians 4:4) I believe these are good words to remember as we enter the time between Pastor Paul’s retirement and the calling of your next pastor. A pastor is usually the key person in a congregation; simultaneously being the glue that holds it all together, the maintainer of orthodoxy, the chief caregiver, and the driving force behind new programs. A time without a pastor can feel like a wilderness. While some things will indeed slow during the transition, Immanuel’s overall mission and calling from God does not. We continue to urge ourselves forward, growing in faith and serving God’s kingdom. I will be serving as your “transitional pastor” during this in -between time. My responsibilities can be summed up as: -Organizing supply pastors to lead worship -Visits to shut-ins and those in the hospital -Attending church council meetings and other key meetings -Performing weddings and funerals -Being available to you with office hours and by appointment -Prayerfully guiding the process of calling a new pastor I’m contracted to devote 20 hours per month to these tasks. That may not seem like a lot of time, but I find it’s usually adequate. Many people have already asked the question, “How long before we have a new pastor?” My answer is, “I don’t know.” Immanuel is a healthy and solid congregation. It has many appealing qualities. However, there aren’t a lot of experienced pastors looking for calls. Calling a pastor is very different from hiring an employee. Think of it as a search process rather than a hiring process. I suggest letting the Spirit guide you through this time. Certainly spend time in prayer. Don’t rush just to get it done. The time may be short, or in may be long. God will meet our needs no matter what happens. Finally a little about myself: I am the pastor of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Victor, where I’ve been for the last fifteen years. Prior to becoming a pastor I worked as a bridge inspector focusing on long-span and moveable bridges. I live in Canandaigua with my wife, two kids and a less-than-well-behaved dog. As a Pennsylvania native I faithfully root for the Philadelphia Eagles, saving myself the annual turmoil of Bills fans! Blessings, Pastor Jon 2 Coming Together On Thursday, March 19th at 7PM, ImmanuBells will present a concert of sacred music at Covenant United Methodist Church, 1124 Culver Road, Rochester (across the street from the Golden Fox restaurant). The concert is part of the Music Series during Lent and is open to the public. You are invited to come and worship! St. John's Home - People Pushing March 29 at 12:30 pm People-pushing is an opportunity to assist residents of St. John’s Home. Many residents wish to attend the Sunday afternoon worship service in the chapel but need a little assistance maneuvering their wheelchairs through the hallways. That is where you come in! We will meet at church at 12:30 pm, carpool to St. John’s, push people to and from the service, and return to church around 3:30. If you do not wish to car pool meet us at the chapel at 1:15. You will enjoy interacting with some delightful folks while testing your ability to return the residents to their proper location! This is a wonderful family activity. They are very appreciative of your help, so do come!! Please contact Deb Huehn (738-4840) if you have any questions. As we think of this time of transition for Immanuel, I believe that the most important thoughts to consider are those of community and togetherness. It would be easy to become anxious or even disconnected from the importance of remaining a true community of Christ, by all the activities related to maintaining regular services and calling a new Pastor. Still, these activities remind us that we (all of us, from youngest to the oldest members of the congregation) are truly the church and that although a pastor provides us with essential guidance, care and message, it is truly up to the members of Immanuel to join together to strengthen our connections to each other, the community and the Word. Immanuel has been very careful through the years to build the strong physical, financial and spiritual underpinnings that will allow us to maintain a caring, stable environment for this time of growth. This strength allows us to focus on each other, especially those in need, to make sure that everyone feels that they can depend on the community of Immanuel. We want to insure that all feel welcome to participate in the life and work of the church in this exciting time of opportunity. I will be giving regular updates on our Pastoral Call progress in the Open Door and during the worship service. I will also be using those opportunities to talk about how the different committees and groups at Immanuel are meeting challenges or taking advantage of opportunities to further the mission of our faith community during this time of transition. Yours in Christ, Bruce Kulp-President - Immanuel Church Council (585) 739-3893 (Voice or Text) NEW BULLETIN INSERT Beginning February 22, Immanuel will use the “Celebrate” insert in our Sunday bulletins. This insert contains all the Sunday scripture readings, the Prayer of The Day, and introductions to the scripture lessons. The committee is going to review its use and then decide if it should continue beyond August. Your comments are welcomed. Dave Reville, Chair Worship/Music Committee Men’s Breakfast Men’s Breakfast will meet the second & fourth Wednesday of the month at 8:00 AM at the Nutcracker Restaurant (Empire Blvd.) Hunger Boxes for Lent Hunger boxes for Lenten sacrificial offering are available at the church doors. Boxes can be returned during Holy Week and all gifts will be sent to the ELCA World Hunger Appeal. 3 WEEKDAY BIBLE STUDIES Dear Members of Immanuel: Thank you. Can a person say “thank you” too many times? I don’t think so. Thank you for the delightful, wonderful retirement “party”. It was a great time of celebration. Thank you for the kind, appreciative words spoken both publicly and personally. The feeling is mutual. Thank you for the gifts I received from the congregation. I appreciate your thoughtfulness and generosity. Thank you for the opportunities we have had to do ministry together over the last 11+ years. Thank you for the ministry you do within and beyond the congregation as you follow Jesus. Thank you, Pastor Paul This year we are discussing the Scriptures read during our Sunday morning worship. We will “look back” at the readings for the prior Sunday and also “look ahead” to the readings for the coming Sunday. The evening Bible Study meets on the first and third Mondays of the month 7:00 – 8:30 PM. The morning Bible Study meets at 10:00 – 11:30 AM on the first and third Thursdays. Both Bible Studies meet at Immanuel. Here is the schedule for the next couple of weeks– Monday, March 2 and Thursday, March 5 Genesis 17:1-7, 1516, Romans 4:13-25, Mark 8:31-38 Exodus 20:1-17, 1 Corinthians 1:1825, John 2:13-22 Monday, March 16 and Thursday, March 19 Numbers 21:4-9, Ephesians 2:1-10, John 3:14-21 Jeremiah 31:31-34, Hebrews 5:5-10, John 12:20-33 You are welcome (and encouraged!) to participate. Through our discussion and reading, we seek to learn and use God’s message of love in our lives. This Bible Study experience is user friendly! If you have your own Bible (a favorite translation) please bring it with you. Or there are Bibles at church you may use. Lifetree Café Schedule, Thursdays 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Lifetree Café is an hour-long experience packed with interesting stories, fascinating people, and lively conversation that will feed your soul. The main entrée at Lifetree Café is food for thought. Come enjoy a comfortable, safe place. A place to meet old friends and make new ones. To share your thoughts about compelling topics and hear the thoughts of others. Come see what everyone’s talking about. For more details, go to: www.facebook.com/LifetreeCafeWebsterNY Mar. 5 - "Coming Together: Finding Common Ground When It Seems Impossible Mar. 12 - Zzzz…Practical Help for Getting a Better Night's Sleep Mar. 19 - Only One Way to God? Can One Religion Really Have All the Answers? Mar. 26 - Be Happy, Insights from the bestselling author of The Happiness Project The March book club selection is…. A beautiful and distinguished family. A private island. A brilliant, damaged girl; a passionate, political boy. A group of four friends—the Liars— whose friendship turns destructive. A revolution. An accident. A secret. Lies upon lies. True love. The truth. "Haunting, sophisticated . . . a novel so twisty and well-told that it will appeal to older readers as well as to adolescents."--Wall Street Journal Join us on Thursday the 19th to discuss this young adult novel. Location is TBD. 4 WELLNESS ON WEDNESDAYS – WOW! Join us for Wellness on Wednesdays at 10:00 AM! Come and enjoy fun, food and fr iendship, with a program, chair exercise, blood pressure check and a delicious lunch. The program schedule – March 4 - 'Heroes in the Attic - The Untold Story of Two Civil War Soldiers' - Local author Dennis Bielewicz will share the amazing true saga of two college students in Lima, N.Y. who abandoned their classes two months before their graduation to fight in the Civil War. March 11 - 'Irish Singers' - To get us all in the mood for St. Patrick's Day, Doris Adamak will review a variety of Irish singers and treat us to examples of their music as well. March 18 - 'The Outreach Players' - Come and enjoy the music of members from the Rochester Chapter of the American Recorder Society as they share a potpourri of songs on their recorders. They will be sure to include some Irish favorites! March 25 - 'Linus Project' - Once again we will tie fleece blankets to donate to this worthy cause. Enjoy time with WOW friends as we help to create comfort and warmth for others. Come and join the fun – and bring a friend to share it with! Transportation is available by calling the church office (872-5180) by Tuesday at 10:00AM. A $2 donation for lunch is requested. We look forward to seeing you! What a wonderful celebration on Sunday February 8 for Pastor Paul and his ministry over the years! The song from the 7 Dwarfs made all smile! Thank you to Cheryl Davies, Barb Stam and all of their helpers for all the work and planning they did for the event! Greetings from the Webster Community Chest! Here is the needs list for March: Rice (plain, minute, and Rice-a-Roni) The United Way Campaign is underway. The Webster Community Chest is a UW Donor Choice Agency, #1469. Please consider designating your donation to the WCC. Thank you! Confirmation Camp Youth in grades 7 and 8 are encouraged to attend Lake Chautauqua Lutheran Camp July 12-17, 2015. If you are planning on attending, please contact Dave Ekimoff (872-5180). Space is limited at the camp and they accept registrations on a first-come, firstreserved basis. Applications will be available the beginning of March and a non-refundable deposit of $75 is due by March 24th. Webster Support Group The Multiple Sclerosis Society is a nonprofit organization that provides information, education, referrals, and support for people living with MS. The Upstate New York Chapter covers a 50 county region across the state and our chapter headquarters is here in Monroe County. We offer several support groups in Monroe County, one of which is in Webster. For 25+ years the Women’s Club of Webster has volunteered to provide this group with lunch twice per month when we meet. Group members enjoy a meal along with socialization, support and friendship with others who can truly relate to what it is like to live with MS. Please join us on March 12th and 26th, our next meeting dates at noon. For more information, please call either Dee at 585-271-0801, option #2. 5 Souper Bowl of Caring Thank you from the youth of Immanuel for your support of the Souper Bowl of Caring! We collected 164 cans of soup and $418, which will support the children in our area who participate in our Back Pack Ministry Program, which provides weekend food for children and their families. Backpack Food Ministry The Weekend Food Ministry continues to provide supplement food for students in Webster Elementary Schools. We collect a different food item each week; however, you may bring any item on the list any week. The Sunday School classes have a classroom item assigned to promote their awareness of this program. There is a blue box in the lower level entry of the church to collect the food. The items are stored together at church and bags are packed for distribution on a weekly basis. As of December we are filling 62 bags a week. If you prefer to support the program with a check please make it payable to Immanuel with backpack program in the memo. Thank you to all who participate in this ministry. You are making a difference in the lives of others. March 8 March 15 March 22 March 29 April 5 April12 April 19 April 26 May 3 May 10 May 17 May 24 May 31 SpaghettiOs or ravioli granola bars or fruit rollup can of fruit peanut butter in plastic jar jelly or jam in plastic mac and cheese (box) SpaghettiOs or ravioli can of soup SpaghettiOs or ravioli jelly or jam in plastic can of fruit granola bars or fruit rollup peanut butter in plastic All donations are appreciated along with your prayers for this ministry! For additional information contact Debbie Huehn 738-4840. This program is separate from the food cart collection which will go to the Webster Food Cupboard. Easter Plants 2015 Once again, we look forward to Spring and Easter Sunday! Here is an opportunity to contribute lilies, tulips, hydrangea and azaleas to adorn our sanctuary in celebration of the Resurrection of our Lord. The plants will be provided by Kittelberger Florist and will come in 6” pots. Please return this form to the offering plate or the church office by Sunday, March 22, 2015. Checks should be made payable to Immanuel Lutheran Church with a notation of “Easter Flowers”. Please feel free to call me with any questions. Thank you! Betty Herloski 585/671-4327 Please enter information as you would like it to appear in bulletin. Your Name________________________________________ _____________________________________________ In Memory of___________________________________________ _____________________________________________ In Honor of___________________________________________ _____________________________________________ 6” Tulips (assorted colors) # of plants ______ x $11.00 = ______ White Lilies # of plants ______ x $12.00 = ______ Double Hydrangea (blue) # of plants ______ x $22.50 = ______ 6” Azaleas (pink) # of plants ______ x $25.00 = ______ 6” Azaleas (white)# of plants ______ x $25.00 = ______ TOTAL _____________ ________I will take plant home after 11 a.m. Easter Service or the following week. ________I would like plant delivered to a home-bound member. ________I am available to deliver plants to home-bound members/nursing homes. 6 March Worship Assistant Schedule March 1 March 8 March 15 March 22 8:15 AM 11:00 AM 8:15 AM 11:00 AM 8:15 AM 11:00 AM 8:15 AM Worship Leader Assisting Minister Pastor Mary Johnson Toni Baller Reader Communion Assistant Eric Baller Pastor Mary Johnson Nancy Witmer Bob Witmer Pastor Nissa Deibler Pastor Nissa Deibler Leslie Schwartz Karen Keymel Deacon Deacon Pastor Jim Ed Ed Huehn Dugan Huehn Toni Baller Heather Jacob Rachel Sponable Baller Collins Karen Holroyd Eric Baller 11:00 AM Pastor Jim Dugan March 29 8:15 AM 11:00 AM Pastor Nissa Deibler Pastor Nissa Deibler Toni Baller Karen Keymel Julia Sponable Acolyte Crucifer Laurie Bohm Ed & Nan- & Amy Van cy Behrnes Wuyckhuyse Jon & Greeters (2) Priscilla Anderson Head Usher Ron Nohe Ushers (4) Altar Guild Ed & Nancy Behrens John Fedkew John & John Fedkew Rachel Collins Lori & Bernie Cheryl Davies Mark Geckle Ilene Roeger Sarah & Matthew Geckle Susan & Susan & Susan & Sheri WilSheri WilSheri Amy Amy Amy liams liams Williams Hughes Hughes Hughes Susan & Amy Hughes Serving God and His Church Eric Baller Jacob Baller Jeff & Bonnie Slack Sheri Williams Susan & Amy Hughes Sheri Williams If you would like to serve at worship (greeters, head usher, ushers, acolyte, crucifer, reader, nursery, communion assistant) - go to www.SignUpGenius.com/go/904054FA9A62BAA8-worship. This sign up is protected by an access code. When prompted, enter the code Immanuel131 for access. This calendar is through next June, so you can select monthly times if you would like. The office will receive an email, so you do not need to contact the office also. If you are unable to serve when you signed up, you can do so from the web site. If you have any problems logging on, please contact the church office. If you do not have internet access, please contact Barb about when you would like to serve and how. Thank you for sharing your time and talents to serve the Lord! 7 March 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 7:30a Gathering Choir 7p Bible Study 6:30p ImmanuBells Rehearsal 7p Church Council Meeting Rehearsal 8:15a & 11:00 Worship with 8p AA, Al-Anon, Alateen Holy Communion 9:30a Sunday School 16 17 St. Patrick's Day 18 10a Wellness on Wednesdays 6p Soup Supper 7p Mid week Lenten Service 7:45p Senior Choir Rehearsal 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Notes: Articles for The Open Door are due 7:30a Gathering Choir Rehearsal 8:15a & 11:00 Worship with Holy Communion 9:30a Sunday School 6:30p Property Committee 7p Bible Study 7p Finance Committee Meeting 8p AA, Al-Anon, Alateen 8:15a & 11:00 Worship with 7p Church Council Meeting Holy Communion 8p AA, Al-Anon, Alateen 9:30a Sunday School 12:15p AED Training 8:15a & 11:00 Worship with 6:45p Stewardship Meeting Holy Communion 7p Christian Education 9:30a Sunday School Meeting 8p AA, Al-Anon, Alateen 8:15a & 11:00 Worship with 7p Social Ministry Meeting Holy Communion 8p AA, Al-Anon, Alateen 9:30a Sunday School 12:30p People Pushing at St. John's 6:30p ImmanuBells Rehearsal 6p Confirmation Dinner and Class 6:30p ImmanuBells Rehearsal 6p Confirmation Dinner and Class 6:30p ImmanuBells Rehearsal 6:30p ImmanuBells Rehearsal 10a Wellness on Wednesdays 6p Soup Supper 7p Mid week Lenten Service 7:45p Senior Choir Rehearsal 8a Men of Immanuel Breakfast 10a Wellness on Wednesdays 6p Soup Supper 7p Mid week Lenten Service 7:45p Senior Choir Rehearsal 8a Men of Immanuel Breakfast 10a Wellness on Wednesdays 6p Soup Supper 7p Mid week Lenten Service 7:45p Senior Choir Rehearsal 10a Bible Study 7p Lifetree Café 7p Worship and Music Meeting 11:15a MS Group 7p Lifetree Café 7p Toastmaster's 10a Bible Study 10:30a MS Support Group 7p Book Club 7p Lifetree Café 11:15a MS Group 7p Lifetree Café 7p Toastmaster's 9a Office Help 9a Quilters 9a Office Help 9a Quilters 9a Office Help 9a Quilters 9a Folding The Open Door 9a Office Help 9a Quilters Daylight Savings Time Begins - Set Your Clocks Ahead One Hour! 8 Prayer Shawl Ministry Memorials were received in memory of: Arlene Wackerow by Mr. & Mrs. Dieter Fritzsch Mr. & Mrs. Herman Veil Mr. & Mrs. Dave Reville Mr. & Mrs. Williams Mulley Mr. & Mrs. Charles Styles Ms. Jean Tranquill Mrs. Ruth Schrader Mr & Mrs. Dave Swanson Mr. & Mrs. Karl Kittelberger Marge Cario & Family Ms. Gail Wackerow Kirby Mr. & Mrs. Jim Wackerow Ms. Carol Aroesty Mr. & Mrs. Charles Schutt Mr. Paul Schutt Mr. & Mrs. John Keim Mr & Mrs. Bud Abbott SANCTUARY FLOWERS Flowers are a lovely way to remember someone or mark a special occasion. There are dates available for the month. If you would like to offer sanctuary flowers for our Sunday morning services, please sign up on the sheet next to the choir room. Contact Sheri Williams (585-770-3733) if you have any questions! God's peace to you all. Looking for something to do during the cold winter months? It is a great time to work on prayer shawls. Not only will it keep you warm while you are working on it, it will help our Prayer Shawl Ministry. Once your prayer shawl is done, just drop it off to the church office. Knitted Prayer Shawl Instructions Supplies - 3 skeins of Lion Brand Homespun yarn Size 11 or 13 knitting needles Pattern Cast on 57 stitches. For the first row, knit 3, purl 3 to the end of the row. Turn and knit the purl and purl the knit. Each row will begin with knitting 3 stitches. A weave pattern will develop. Knit about 2 ½ skeins in this pattern. Use the rest of the yarn for fringe – either 3 inches or 9 inches long – and use a crochet hook to pull it through the ends of the shawl. Crocheted Instructions Supplies – Yarn Prayer Shawl 3 skeins of Lion Brand Homespun Size N crochet hook Pattern Chain 91 loosely Row 1: (right side): (dc, ch 2, sc) in the fourth ch from hook, *skip next 2 ch, (2dc, ch2, sc) in the next ch. Repeat from * across. Row 2: ch2, turn (2dc, ch2, sc) in the first ch 2 and in each ch 2 spaces across Repeat row 2 until you have used 2 ½ skeins of yarn (or the piece is about 6’ long). Do not finish off. Last row: ch 2 turn: * sc in first ch 2, ch 2. Repeat from * across and end with a sc. Finish off, add fringe to the first and last rows as desired with the remaining yarn. 9 Karen Keymel Richard Clark Suzanne Clark Sharon Diringer Sophia Bonacci Gary Cannon Lisa Charland John Engels Daniel Volpe Chloe Schinaman Marie Tuohy Jean Schrader Lyn Krauss Cian Diegert Raechel Crosby Tracey Miller Ava Sproba Charles Styles Judy Brederson Dale Mastowski Jonathan Shoop Erin Breen Frances Mooney Jean Cario Brigit Coates Dawn Kachmaryk Arnold Krueger Joshua Riggi Skylar Corey Sunnie Nicholson Dale Rowland Robert Keppeler Florence Keyel Becca Lombardo Richard Prideaux Jason Webster Bob Witmer Eloise Hultquist Joan Frank Delores Swanson Tom Thorpe Gary Nicholson Jr. Robert Gabriel Heidi Smith Dorothy Sawyer Jamie Showman Zachary Shoop Alissa Charland Andrew Miller 3/1 3/2 3/2 3/2 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/5 3/5 3/6 3/8 3/9 3/11 3/12 3/12 3/12 3/14 3/14 3/14 3/15 3/15 3/16 3/16 3/16 3/16 3/16 3/19 3/19 3/19 3/20 3/20 3/22 3/22 3/23 3/23 3/24 3/25 3/25 3/25 3/26 3/27 3/27 3/28 3/29 3/30 3/31 3/31 Thomas & Brenda Toal Eric & Michelle Potter Richard & Suzanne Clark Date 3/10 3/27 3/31 Years 53 16 25 Is the Open Door missing your anniversary or birthday? If so, please contact Barb at the office (872-5180). Thanks! If you have moved, changed your phone number or email address, please contact the office at 872-5180 or email [email protected]. We would also like email address changes. Thanks! Save the Dates! 30 Hour Famine April 24th and 25th Sunday School Outdoor Worship and Church Picnic June 14th National Youth Gathering - July 15-20 Vacation Bible School - July 27-31 10 11 For homebound members of Immanuel who do not have access to Webster Cable television we can provide you with a video cassette or DVD copy of the service for viewing at home. If you would like a video copy of the Sunday Services, please contact the Church Office (872-5180) and arrangements will be made so you receive them on a regular basis. If you would like to receive the bulletin each week to follow along with the service, please contact the church office. Directory Transition Pastor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jonathan Deibler Assoc. for Congregational Ministries. Dave Ekimoff Pastor Emeritus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John F. Beeg Administrative Associate . . . . . . . . . .Barb Rafferty Organist/Choir Director . . . . . . . . . . Amanda Mole Handbell Choir Director . . . . . Marguerite Manning Deacons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ed Huehn, Dave Reville Sunday School Superintendent . . .Heather Sponable Sexton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warren Jensen Church Council Officers The Shepherd of the month is: Ann Turu Please give her a call at 671-7649 if you know of someone in our church family who has had a baby, recently been hospitalized or ill, surgery, death in the family, or could just use a helping hand. The shepherd can provide a simple meal, a warm thought, or locate a volunteer to help. Articles for the April issue of The Open Door are due on March 1. Open Door folding is Friday, March 27th at 9:00 AM. IMMANUEL PRAYS… Prayer is a central part of Christian life. Through prayer we connect with God and raise up joys and celebrations, concerns and sorrows. Through prayer we listen to God and open ourselves to God’s will in life. As Christians we pray not only for ourselves, we also pray for others and for the mission of the church. We all know the comfort that comes when we know someone has lifted us in prayer. When we lift up others, it brings us closer to each other and to God. At Immanuel we have two prayer chains – one is via email; the other by telephone. If you would like to be a part of Immanuel Prays…, please contact the church office with either your email address or telephone number. We will add you to the prayer chain. If you have a need or a joy to share, you can email the church ([email protected]) or call 585-8725180 and this will be shared with those on the prayer chain. *Council Members President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bruce Kulp* Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bonnie Webster* Recording Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rachel Collins* Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nancy Witmer* Financial Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cheryl Davies* Chairpersons~ and Council Liaisons* Learning: Christian Education. . . . . . . . . . . . .Rachel Collins~* . . . . . . . Bonnie Webster* Service: Communications . . . . . .Lisa Riggi~, Dave Derleth* . . . .Carol Galskoy~, Ed Huehn~, Barb Rafferty~ Social Ministry . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Deb Huehn~ . . . . . . . . Sharon Diringer* Parish Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Leslie Schwartz Support: Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Ron Nohe~, Barb Stam* Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .Eric Baller~ A. Memorial . . . . . Dave Derleth~*, Barb Stam * B. Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Marj Bovenzi~ Witness: Outreach/Evangelism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim Dugan* Stewardship . . . . . . . . Mike Herrman~, Joan Frank~* Worship: Worship and Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dave Reville~ . . . . . Toni Baller* A. Altar Guild & Flowers. . . . Sheri Williams B. Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .John Fedkew Church Council Members: Class of 2016 - Rachel Collins (1), Dave Derleth (1), Sharon Diringer ( 1), Kate Nesbitt; Class of 2017 - Jim Dugan (1), Joan Frank (1), Karen Holroyd (2), Bruce Kulp (2); Class of 2018 - Toni Baller (2), Barb Stam (1), Bonnie Webster (2), Brianna Christensen (1), Tom Lombardo (1); Elected Officers - Cheryl Davies and Nancy Witmer. 12 Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church 131 W. Main Street Webster, New York 14580 NON-PROFIT ORG. U. S. POSTAGE PA I D Webster, New York Permit No. 54 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Mailed on February 20, 2015 Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church 131 West Main Street Webster, N.Y. 14580 Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.-Noon Office Phone: (585) 872-5180 Fax Line: (585) 217-9594 Office E-mail: [email protected] Parish Nurse E-mail: [email protected] Music Ministry E-mail: [email protected] www.immanuelwebster.org Pastor Paul E. Shoop Worship Services: Sundays, September 8 - June 8 8:15 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday Church School for All Ages 9:30 a.m., September through June 2 Summer Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m. The Mission of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church Celebrate the excitement of God’s influence in life by being visible witnesses of Christ; and, Minister to the spiritual and physical needs of our community and the world, through our God given talents. The Upstate New York Synod: We are a resurrection people who Pray First, Walk Together, and Change Lives. www.upstatenysynod.org Mission Statement of the E.L.C.A.: Marked with the cross of Christ forever, we are claimed, gathered and sent for the sake of the world. www.ELCA.org