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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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March 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
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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
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17 St. Patrick's Day 18
10a Wellness on
Wednesdays
6p Soup Supper
7p Mid week Lenten
Service
7:45p Senior Choir
Rehearsal
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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!
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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.
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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
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3/31
Thomas & Brenda Toal
Eric & Michelle Potter
Richard & Suzanne Clark
Date
3/10
3/27
3/31
Years
53
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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
immanev@frontiernet.net. 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
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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 (immanevan@frontiernet.net) 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.
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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: ImmanEv@frontiernet.net
Parish Nurse E-mail: IELCNurse@frontiernet.net
Music Ministry E-mail:
IELCMusic@frontiernet.net
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