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Sunday Morning
8 AM & 10:30 AM
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Bible Study
9:15 -10:15 AM
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Saturday Night
5 PM
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Immanuel Vision
By Pastor Steve
Immanuel entered into a campaign to assess the health of our ministry, the support for the building plan, and the capacity to fund the building project with help from our partner The Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF). The Called to Be feasibility study engaged over 225 households connected to Immanuel, 94% of respondents were members of Immanuel. In forums, Immanuel walked through our case statement, as we presented the plan to add a 15 classroom edition, enhance ministry security by adding a fob access partition inside the building, free up space for church ministry with classroom relocations, and a cafeteria addition. These priorities were affirmed, and 92.5% of respondents were in favor of pursuing this plan!
86.2% of respondents said now is the time to move forward with a capital campaign. While some face hesitancy around the uncertainty of the economy and the stability of the choice program, it is clear that we are primed to step into a capital campaign. As we proceed into a capital campaign, Immanuel will work to answer questions around economic uncertainty. Questions like this one were raised in the ministry readiness study: “What if someone pledges, and moves away?” In the capital campaign, we will answer these questions specifically with help from our partner LCEF. Historically, LCEF finds that campaign pledges are lower than what is given through the 3 year campaign. On average, LCEF campaigns see a fulfillment of pledges at 106% of what was promised. Those who move out of the congregation are replaced with those who move in and join Immanuel. You can expect more of these questions to be answered in the Called To Be capital campaign!
We will also work to make sure that everyone still has a chance to have their questions answered. The ministry readiness study identified that a majority of respondents feel like they have been given an opportunity to be informed and have their questions answered (83%), there are still some who have questions (15%). Immanuel will seek to identify those questions and provide answers to the best of our ability with the details of the Called to Be campaign. If you have questions, please contact me to set up a time to walk through the details that we know and provide assurance that we can answer the questions that we don’t have details on at this time so that we can best inform Immanuel in the capital campaign!
When asked about participating in a capital campaign by making a 3 year financial commitment to make this vision a reality, 77% of respondents said that they would make a gift! 21% were unsure about making a 3-year financial gift, and only 2.5% said they would not make a gift. Brian Booth, our LCEF ministry readiness representative, said that this was one of the overwhelmingly clear campaigns he has been a part of and strongly recommends that we move into the capital campaign.
With the recommendation to step into a capital campaign, LCEF gives a range of what a capital campaign could raise at Immanuel. This range is based on a conservative multiplier of what the ministry readiness campaign's real numbers of possible gifts. This multiplier is based on the experience and data of LCEF’s many years of running conservative capital campaigns. For example, Immanuel has 68 verifiable gifts that are multiplied by 1.5 to give the low number of the giving range; the upper number of the range is the full number of gifts (verified and non-verified through the ministry readiness study) multiplied by 1.5. LCEF has a high success rate in running capital campaigns within this range, allowing ministries to rely on a reliable target for fundraising. Based on the data, LCEF estimated a realistic goal for a 3-year capital campaign at Immanuel to be between $4,000,000 to $6,000,000 (with the potential for more dependent on increasing overall involvement of a few large gifts).
Immanuel will continue into the Called To Be capital campaign in the early fall (kicking off on August 17th at the back to school outdoor worship service). We will have forums to again share the details of the plan and answer any questions, some which were identified in the ministry readiness study. One such question was, “Is 15 classrooms too excessive? Why do we need 15 new classrooms?” The 15 new classrooms will really only net 3 new classrooms (for Art, Band, and a flexible room). 4 classrooms will be removed to make space for the educational addition. 8 rooms will be relocated (2 - 4th grade, from Conference Center; 2 - 5th grade, from fellowship hall; 1 - 3K, from fellowship hall; 1 - 4K, from church side; 1 - SPED, from various closet shifted spaces; 1 - middle school, from child care). Immanuel approached growth a little differently than many others. While others build, hoping and planning that they will fill it (I hear they do that in Iowa; “if you build it, they will come”). Immanuel sought to have two classes at each grade level and stepped into it. Many have come to Immanuel, and now we are providing permanent spaces for them.
In September, Immanuel will walk through God’s Word to encourage everyone to be a part of the Called To Be campaign. You will receive weekly updates about the Called To Be campaign and why this will be a huge blessing to our ministry, church, school, and child care! Now is the time, according to over 86%, that we are Called To Be extending the kingdom of Christ and the facilities of Immanuel! In October, we will gather the pledges and gifts that will make this vision a reality while seeking the Lord’s blessing and direction through it all! A final vote of the congregation will happen at the end of October or the first of November to begin the building project.
Thank you for your participation in the Called To Be ministry readiness study! If you have any questions, please reach out at your convenience. If you would like more information, please feel free to read the LCEF Executive Summary or review all the graphs and statistics of the presentation from LCEF. Finally, continue to pray for the ministry of Immanuel! Our Immanuel has good plans and gifts for His people! May we be faithful and walk attentively to His direction and will!
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June 14th and June 15th - Weekend Summer Celebration
June 16th - 20th - Vacation Bible School, 8:30am
June 17th - 18th - Called To Be Leadership Summit
June 18th - Mid-Week Bible Study, 1pm and 6pm
June 21st - Life Walk, 9am
June 21st and June 22nd - Weekend Summer Celebration
June 25th - Mid-Week Bible Study, 1pm and 6pm
June 28th and 29th - Weekend Summer Celebration
June 28th - Men's Breakfast, 8am
June 30th - Mission and Ministry Council Meeting, 7pm
July 2nd - Mid-Week Bible Study, 1pm and 6pm
July 2nd - Summer Serve, Youth of Jesus, 8am
July 2nd - Popsicles in the Park, 6pm
SAVE THE DATE!
11th Annual Immanuel Golf Classic
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Western Lakes Golf Club
Pewaukee, WI
Bag check and lunch at 12:30 PM
Shotgun start at 1:30PM
Dinner to follow
For more info contact Jessie Pelnar at jpelnar@immanuelbrookfield.org or at
262-781-7140. Keep an eye out for more info in the coming weeks!
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Sunday Morning
8 AM & 10:30 AM
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Bible Study
9:15 -10:15 AM
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Saturday Night
5 PM
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Managing Marriage
By Pastor Steve
The tranquil joys of marriage are often overcome by the obnoxious noises of conflict. God’s Word tells us much about relationships; in fact, I would argue that the whole of the Scriptures are speaking to people called into relationships with God and with one another in family and community. God even tells us how to deal with “one another” in many places in scripture. This month I would like to look at what the book of Romans teaches us about “one another” in marriage.
First, we are to be devoted to “one another.” Romans 12:10 says, “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love.” As man and woman, we are called into a love that is devoted to one another in friendship. Grow in your understanding of one another. This type of relationship will continue to grow deeper and resist being weighed down by the daily rigors of responsibility, because it has friendship to strengthen it.
We are also to honor “one another.” Romans 12:10 continues, “Honor one another above yourselves.” Husband and wife are to speak well of each other. As friendship builds up a relationship, as do the words that we use. One way to strengthen the marriage relationship is to honor your spouse, in public and in private, before others as well as to their face!
God also knows that conflict is bound to rise in relationships, so He gives us the reminder to “Live in harmony with one another” (Rom. 12:16). There cannot be harmony in this world without the forgiveness of sins won for us by Jesus Christ. As children of God, we are able to freely forgive “one another” so that harmony can remain.
Romans 13:8 reminds us of the debt we are to pay to “one another.” We are called to love in a way that reveals the sacrifice that we will endure for our spouse. God’s Word says it this way, “Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another.” This daily payment of love to your spouse will make your marriage rich with blessings!
In marriage, there are many times when you can judge the actions of your spouse, like when I promise to bring something home and forget it for the third time this week. It would be far too easy to assume that I just don’t want to bring home what I was asked to bring, but this judgment would be incorrect. Romans 14:13 says it this way, “Let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother’s way.” We have the opportunity to check and see if this is truly one’s motive by asking, rather than tripping over the stumbling block of forgetfulness or loss of focus.
God calls us to accept “one another.” Not because of the great things that we have promised to do, nor because of the great things that we have done in the past. “Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God” (Rom. 15:7). We have many faults, failures, and sins. Accepting them is not suggesting that they are somehow okay, but it is forgiving them and allowing the individual to be a sinful human who receives gracious love from another.
Marriage is a rich blessing where husband and wife live out their love for one another. This month, strive for the tranquil joys of marriage to “one another” and “Greet one another with a holy kiss” (Rom. 16:16).
June 7th and June 8th - Weekend Summer Celebration
June 8th - High School Youth Group, 6pm
June 11th - Mid-Week Bible Study, 1pm and 6pm
June 12th - Grandparents Group, 1pm
June 14th and June 15th - Weekend Summer Celebration
June 16th - 20th - Vacation Bible School, 8:30am
June 17th - 18th - Called To Be Leadership Summit
June 18th - Mid-Week Bible Study, 1pm and 6pm
June 21st - Life Walk, 9am
June 21st and June 22nd - Weekend Summer Celebration
June 22nd - High School Youth Groupm 6pm
June 25th - Mid-Week Bible Study, 1pm and 6pm
June 28th and 29th - Weekend Summer Celebration
June 28th - Men's Breakfast, 8am
June 29th - High School Youth Group, 6pm
June 30th - Mission and Ministry Council Meeting, 7pm
July 2nd - Mid-Week Bible Study, 1pm and 6pm
July 2nd - Summer Serve, Youth of Jesus, 8am
July 2nd - Popsicles in the Park, 6pm
Summer Fun, Service & Fellowship Awaits!

We’ve got an exciting summer lined up for youth group, packed with awesome activities, meaningful service projects, and time to grow together in faith and friendship.
Click here to see all the details and register: https://www.immanuelbrookfield.org/youth
Don’t miss out — join us for a summer to remember!
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SAVE THE DATE!
11th Annual Immanuel Golf Classic
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Western Lakes Golf Club
Pewaukee, WI
Bag check and lunch at 12:30 PM
Shotgun start at 1:30PM
Dinner to follow
For more info contact Jessie Pelnar at jpelnar@immanuelbrookfield.org or at
262-781-7140. Keep an eye out for more info in the coming weeks!
Worship With Us!
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Sunday Morning
8 AM & 10:30 AM
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Bible Study
9:15 -10:15 AM
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Saturday Night
5 PM
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Celebrating Our 8th Grade Graduates
By Jessica Pelnar
Yesterday, we celebrated our 8th grade graduation at Immanuel with a mix of joy, pride, and a touch of bittersweet reflection. This class has stretched and challenged us in unique ways, but through it all, we’ve seen their growth, resilience, and determination shine. It was a special evening to recognize how far they’ve come and to send them off with love and encouragement.
As they step into the next chapter of their lives, we are excited to see what God has planned for each of them. We pray they carry with them all the lessons they’ve learned at Immanuel: the value of hard work, the strength of community, and most importantly, the unshakable foundation of Christ’s love. We can’t wait to watch them grow! Be sure to check out our Facebook page to see all the photos from this memorable night.
Congratualtions graduates!
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May 31st and June 1st - Weekend Summer Celebration
June 1st - VBS training, 9:15am
June 1st - Congregational meeting, 11:45am
June 1st - Youth Gathering Team Meeting, 5pm
June 1st - High School Youth Group, 6pm
June 2nd - Year End Staff Meeting
June 2nd - VBS training, 6pm June 7th and June 8th - Weekend Summer Celebration
June 8th - High School Youth Group, 6pm
June 11th - Mid-Week Bible Study, 1pm and 6pm
June 12th - Grandparents Group, 1pm
June 14th and June 15th - Weekend Summer Celebration
June 16th - 20th - Vacation Bible School, 8:30am
June 17th - 18th - Called To Be Leadership Summit
June 18th - Mid-Week Bible Study, 1pm and 6pm
June 21st - Life Walk, 9am
June 21st and June 22nd - Weekend Summer Celebration
June 22nd - High School Youth Groupm 6pm
June 25th - Mid-Week Bible Study, 1pm and 6pm
June 28th and 29th - Weekend Summer Celebration
June 28th - Men's Breakfast, 8am
June 29th - High School Youth Group, 6pm
June 30th - Mission and Ministry Council Meeting, 7pm
July 2nd - Mid-Week Bible Study, 1pm and 6pm
July 2nd - Summer Serve, Youth of Jesus, 8am
July 2nd - Popsicles in the Park, 6pm
Last Chance to Register for VBS!
Don’t miss out — this is your final reminder to sign up for an amazing week of fun, faith, and friendship at Vacation Bible School!
Click this link to register now and see more details: https://www.immanuelbrookfield.org/vbs
We can’t wait to see you there!
Summer Fun, Service & Fellowship Awaits!

We’ve got an exciting summer lined up for youth group, packed with awesome activities, meaningful service projects, and time to grow together in faith and friendship.
Click here to see all the details and register: https://www.immanuelbrookfield.org/youth
Don’t miss out — join us for a summer to remember!
Worship With Us!
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Sunday Morning
8 AM & 10:30 AM
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Bible Study
9:15 -10:15 AM
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Saturday Night
5 PM
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Month at a Glance
By Pastor Steve
June brings so many celebrations! Warmer weather brings celebrations of being able to be outside with cookouts and games. Graduations have taken place, and families gather to celebrate. In June, we also like to celebrate our graduates! If you have a graduate, please email Pastor Steve at shenderson@immanuelbrookfield.org; send the graduate’s name, the school they are graduating from, awards and accomplishments you would like to recognize, plans after graduation, a baby picture, and a current picture. Immanuel continues to celebrate the victory we have in Jesus Christ in all the things that we do! Join us as we celebrate!
Immanuel’s Mission: to honor and glorify God as we: equip the saints, reach the lost, and praise the Lord.
Memorial Day (May 26): Immanuel is closed.
Kindergarten Learning Celebration (May 28 @ 8:15am): Immanuel celebrates the learning accomplishments of our 5K students as they prepare to step into elementary school!
Mid-Week Bible Study (May 28 @ 1pm and 6pm): Join Pastor Colby focusing on the readings for worship. Heighten your knowledge of His Word and deepen your worship.
VBS Training (May 28 @ 3:15pm): Join Heather for this VBS training. Haven’t committed to serve at VBS yet? Contact Heather Vahl (hvahl@immanuelbrookfield.org; 262-781-7140) to register today.
Closing Chapel (May 29 @ 10:30am): Immanuel celebrates the closing of the 2024-2025 school year as our graduating 8th grade class leads chapel! Join us as we celebrate the lessons taught, the lessons learned, and the lessons we continually live.
8th Grade Graduation (May 29 @ 6pm): Immanuel’s 8th graders celebrate their accomplishments and transition into continued learning in High School. Pray for their continued growth and walking in faith.
Weekend Summer Celebration (May 31-Jun 1): Join Immanuel to celebrate Jesus’ victory for you in worship and Bible Study. Worship continues to be offered on Saturday at 5pm, Sunday at 8am and 10:30am! Summer Bible study will focus on various miracles in the Bible (both the Old and New Testament miracles) at 9:15am on Sundays. June 1st we bid farewell to departing staff as well as recognize our graduates!
VBS Training (Jun 1 @ 9:15am): Join Heather for this VBS training. Haven’t committed to serve at VBS yet? Contact Heather Vahl (hvahl@immanuelbrookfield.org; 262-781-7140) to register today.
Congregational Meeting (Jun 1 @ 11:45am): The Immanuel family gathers to do our regular business. On our agenda we plan to review and approve a budget for the 2025-2026 ministry year (available on the slot wall in the fellowship hall near the TV) and consider calling an eligible staff member (bio information on the tables outside worship). For more information contact the church office.
Youth Gathering Team Meeting (Jun 1 @ 5pm): Immanuel prepares to send youth and adults to the National Youth Gathering in July!
High School Youth Group (Jun 1 @ 6pm): Students spend time playing games, eating food, and studying God's Word. A great opportunity to bring friends! Each week is slightly different, so join in the fun! For more information, contact Heather Vahl (hvahl@immanuelbrookfield.org; 262-781-7140).
Year End Staff Meeting (Jun 2): Immanuel staff will be closing out the year with an eye toward how we can grow to serve more like Jesus next year. Access will be limited so staff can be present for this meeting, so you may want to make an appointment.
VBS Training (Jun 2 @ 6pm): Join Heather for this VBS training. Haven’t committed to serve at VBS yet? Contact Heather Vahl (hvahl@immanuelbrookfield.org; 262-781-7140) to register today.
Weekend Summer Celebration (Jun 7-8): Join Immanuel to celebrate Jesus’ victory for you in worship and Bible Study. Worship continues to be offered on Saturday at 5pm, Sunday at 8am and 10:30am! Summer Bible study will focus on various miracles in the Bible (both the Old and New Testament miracles) at 9:15am on Sundays. This weekend we see the pouring out of God’s Holy Spirit at Pentecost!
High School Youth Group (Jun 8 @ 6pm): Students spend time playing games, eating food, and studying God's Word. A great opportunity to bring friends! Each week is slightly different, so join in the fun! For more information, contact Heather Vahl (hvahl@immanuelbrookfield.org; 262-781-7140).
Mid-Week Bible Study (Jun 11 @ 1pm and 6pm): Join Pastor Colby focusing on the readings for worship. Heighten your knowledge of His Word and deepen your worship.
Grandparents Group (Jun 12 @ 1pm): Grandparents Group is a time when Seniors come together for devotion, bible study, and fellowship.
Weekend Summer Celebration (Jun 14-15): Join Immanuel to celebrate Jesus’ victory for you in worship and Bible Study. Worship continues to be offered on Saturday at 5pm, Sunday at 8am and 10:30am! Summer Bible study will focus on various miracles in the Bible (both the Old and New Testament miracles) at 9:15am on Sundays. This weekend we acknowledge and celebrate the Holy Trinity by using the Athinasian Creed. We also install our VBS workers and celebrate the gift of fathers.
Vacation Bible School (Jun 16-20 @ 8:30am): Immanuel welcomes about 250 children to celebrate the joy of knowing Jesus and the salvation He freely gives! Contact Heather Vahl (hvahl@immanuelbrookfield.org; 262-781-7140) to register to attend or to serve! Feel free to stop in and see the joy of the Lord in action!
Called To Be - Leadership Summit (Jun 17-18): Immanuel leaders will be preparing the capital campaign for our possible building project. Want to get involved? Contact Pastor Steve.
Mid-Week Bible Study (Jun 18 @ 1pm and 6pm): Join Pastor Colby focusing on the readings for worship. Heighten your knowledge of His Word and deepen your worship.
Life Walk 2025 (Jun 21 @ 9am): Join fellow Christians in supporting Immanuel’s partner in ministry, “A Place of Refuge” to support pregnant women and pre-born children! You can register or get more information at www.aplaceofrefuge.org or call Susan at 414-313-3888. This year’s Life Walk is hosted by Elm Grove Lutheran (945 Terrace Dr, Elm Grove).
Weekend Summer Celebration (Jun 21-22): Join Immanuel to celebrate Jesus’ victory for you in worship and Bible Study. Worship continues to be offered on Saturday at 5pm, Sunday at 8am and 10:30am! Summer Bible study will focus on various miracles in the Bible (both the Old and New Testament miracles) at 9:15am on Sundays.
High School Youth Group (Jun 22 @ 6pm): Students spend time playing games, eating food, and studying God's Word. A great opportunity to bring friends! Each week is slightly different, so join in the fun! For more information, contact Heather Vahl (hvahl@immanuelbrookfield.org; 262-781-7140).
Mid-Week Bible Study (Jun 25 @ 1pm and 6pm): Join Pastor Colby focusing on the readings for worship. Heighten your knowledge of His Word and deepen your worship.
Men’s Breakfast (Jun 28 @ 8am): Men of Immanuel gather together to encourage and support one another around some good nourishment! Come and be Joshua 1:9 Men!
Weekend Summer Celebration (Jun 28-29): Join Immanuel to celebrate Jesus’ victory for you in worship and Bible Study. Worship continues to be offered on Saturday at 5pm, Sunday at 8am and 10:30am! Summer Bible study will focus on various miracles in the Bible (both the Old and New Testament miracles) at 9:15am on Sundays.
High School Youth Group (Jun 29 @ 6pm): Students spend time playing games, eating food, and studying God's Word. A great opportunity to bring friends! Each week is slightly different, so join in the fun! For more information, contact Heather Vahl (hvahl@immanuelbrookfield.org; 262-781-7140).
Mission & Ministry Council Meeting (Jun 30 @ 7pm): Immanuel’s leadership board meets to review and equip our ministry and staff! Pray for our leaders and watch for regular updates in the enews about how Immanuel is working in the Kingdom of God!
Mid-Week Bible Study (Jul 2 @ 1pm and 6pm): Join Pastor Colby focusing on the readings for worship. Heighten your knowledge of His Word and deepen your worship.
Summer Serve - Youth of Jesus (Jul 2 @ 8am): High School and Middle School students can serve like Jesus through our summer service opportunities. For more information, contact Heather Vahl (hvahl@immanuelbrookfield.org; 262-781-7140).
Popsicles in the Park (Jul 2 @ 6pm): Join the Immanuel family at the playground for some fellowship, fun, and popsicles. Families can come and play together and Immanuel will provide the popsicles. No need to RSVP for the events, however, parents or responsible adults should stay with the children they bring.
Immanuel’s Calendar: Check out our ministry calendar that covers all the activities of Immanuel and her ministry. Stay up to date with all the information you need to be fully engaged at Immanuel! You can add it to your calendar by clicking here! Check out an overview of the year by clicking here.
Important links to keep you connected!
May 26th - Immanuel is closed
May 28th - Kindergarten Learning Celebration, 8:15am
May 28th - Midth-Week Bible Study, 1pm and 5:15pm
May 28th - VBS training, 3:15pm
May 29th - Last day of School (half day for 5K to 8th grade)
May 29th - Closing chapel, 10:30am
May 29th - Graduation, 6pm
May 31st and June 1st - Weekend Summer Celebration
June 1st - VBS training, 9:15am
June 1st - Congregational meeting, 11:45am
June 1st - Youth Gathering Team Meeting, 5pm
June 1st - High School Youth Group, 6pm
June 2nd - Year End Staff Meeting
June 2nd - VBS training, 6pm June 7th and June 8th - Weekend Summer Celebration
June 8th - High School Youth Group, 6pm
June 11th - Mid-Week Bible Study, 1pm and 6pm
June 12th - Grandparents Group, 1pm
June 14th and June 15th - Weekend Summer Celebration
June 16th - 20th - Vacation Bible School, 8:30am
June 17th - 18th - Called To Be Leadership Summit
June 18th - Mid-Week Bible Study, 1pm and 6pm
June 21st - Life Walk, 9am
June 21st and June 22nd - Weekend Summer Celebration
June 22nd - High School Youth Groupm 6pm
June 25th - Mid-Week Bible Study, 1pm and 6pm
June 28th and 29th - Weekend Summer Celebration
June 28th - Men's Breakfast, 8am
June 29th - High School Youth Group, 6pm
June 30th - Mission and Ministry Council Meeting, 7pm
July 2nd - Mid-Week Bible Study, 1pm and 6pm
July 2nd - Summer Serve, Youth of Jesus, 8am
July 2nd - Popsicles in the Park, 6pm
Worship With Us!
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Sunday Morning
8 AM & 10:30 AM
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Bible Study
9:15 -10:15 AM
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Saturday Night
5 PM
Or Worship Online HERE
​Were you unable to join us for bible study last week? Never fear! Notes and discussion topics are now online. Follow up on the conversation here and never miss a beat!​
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School Mission
By Jen Comfort
It’s hard to believe there are only six and a half days left in the school year! The month of May has flown by in a flurry of activity—packed with sports events, band performances, exciting field trips, Field Day fun, and special end-of-the-year celebrations.
We celebrate with our K3, K4, and Kindergarten students who have completed an important milestone and are ready to take their next big steps. We also extend heartfelt congratulations and God’s richest blessings to our 8th-grade graduates as they close their chapter at Immanuel and begin their high school journeys. May they carry with them the faith, knowledge, and confidence built during their time here. Stay tuned to our Facebook page for graduation details and photos!
Looking ahead, enrollment for the 2025–2026 school year continues to grow! If you know a family looking for a school that offers both a strong Christian foundation and high-quality academics, we invite you to encourage them to explore Immanuel. There's so much to discover in a place where faith and learning go hand in hand.
May 18th - Velocity, 11:30am
May 18th - Move Up Weekend
May 19th - Confirmation, 6pm
May 19th - Women's Bible Study, 7pm
May 19th - Mission and Ministry Council Meeting, 7pm
May 21st - Last Day of School for 3K and 4K
May 21st - Quilters, 9am
May 21st - Mid-week Bible Study, 1pm and 5:15pm
May 22nd - Immanuel Track and Field Day
May 23rd - No School, Blood Drive
May 28th - Mid-week Bible Study, 1pm and 5:15pm
May 29th - Last day of School (half day for 5K to 8th grade)
May 29th - Graduation, 6pm
Worship With Us!
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Sunday Morning
8 AM & 10:30 AM
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Bible Study
9:15 -10:15 AM
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Saturday Night
5 PM
Or Worship Online HERE
​Were you unable to join us for bible study last week? Never fear! Notes and discussion topics are now online. Follow up on the conversation here and never miss a beat!​
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Immanuel Vision
By Pastor Steve
There is so much excitement at Immanuel. The year is coming to a close. Service projects are being planned. The Youth are preparing for the National Youth Gathering. Uganda mission trip details are coming together. Closing of the school year, chapel, and graduations are just right around the corner. Called to Be ministry readiness work has come to a close. Calendar and event planning have ramped up for the 2025-2026 ministry year, and our budget for how we manage the gifts of Immanuel for His purposes is ready to go before the congregation.
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June 1st at 11:45, Immanuel will review the proposed budget from staff and the Mission & Ministry Council. We will share plans for the ministry and calendar events for you to plan and be a part of the great things happening at Immanuel. We will also have time to take questions and discuss our current situation with the Solar project. Immanuel continues to work on recovering the money paid to Texon Solar, work with our attorney, and will keep the congregation informed on the process. We have learned through the process, but learning and growth come with effort. We appreciate the effort the Immanuel family has made to keep our focus on being like Jesus even through these kinds of situations!
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If you have any questions or suggestions for the coming ministry year, please do not hesitate to share them with me. Together we are better! Together, we walk worthy of the name of Jesus! Together, we are the Body of Christ!
May 11th - High School Youth Group, 6pm
May 12th - Gentle Hearts Bible Study, 1pm
May 12th - Confirmation, 6pm
May 13th - Women in Ministry, 11:30am
May 14th - Mid-week Bible Study, 1pm and 5:15pm
May 16th - Bags and Brews, 5pm
May 18th - Velocity, 11:30am
May 18th - Move Up Weekend
May 19th - Confirmation, 6pm
May 19th - Women's Bible Study, 7pm
May 19th - Mission and Ministry Council Meeting, 7pm
May 21st - Last Day of School for 3K and 4K
May 21st - Quilters, 9am
May 21st - Mid-week Bible Study, 1pm and 5:15pm
May 22nd - Immanuel Track and Field Day
May 23rd - No School, Blood Drive
May 28th - Mid-week Bible Study, 1pm and 5:15pm
May 29th - Last day of School (half day for 5K to 8th grade)
May 29th - Graduation, 6pm
Bags and Brews
 5 Spots Left! Registration Closes Monday!

Friday, May 16th
5pm - Dinner
5:30pm - Games Begin
New this year: BBQ Cookoff!
Enjoy dinner at the event and vote for your favorite BBQ—help crown the best in town! Whether you're playing or just coming to cheer and chow down, it's a night of fun you won’t want to miss.
Grab your teammate, rally your friends, and join us!
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Worship With Us!
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Sunday Morning
8 AM & 10:30 AM
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Bible Study
9:15 -10:15 AM
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Saturday Night
5 PM
Or Worship Online HERE
​Were you unable to join us for bible study last week? Never fear! Notes and discussion topics are now online. Follow up on the conversation here and never miss a beat!​
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Managing Marriage
By Pastor Steve
I have taken several classes on how to teach couples to have a happy and healthy marriage. I have learned several different ways to strengthen communication. I have a handful of strategies to use in order to bring about a resolution to conflicts within families. Many of these have been learned through classes that I have taken, articles and books I have read, and even conferences that I have attended. Yet these all remain lifeless pieces of information that sit on a shelf in my office until I begin to put them into practice. So here are a few communication tips I’d like to share with you…Things NEVER to Say to Your Spouse!
First, never tell your spouse, “Oh, you think your day was bad!” I have learned that when I say this to Rachel, she hears something quite different because my communication is faulty. She hears something like this, “Oh, shut up about your day, I don’t really care about it. What I care about is you listening to me!” I have learned that the message that I am sending when saying this, isn’t really what I want to tell my wife (or anyone; nor is it what they want to hear)! So, instead, I have learned to listen first and talk second!
Second, don’t ever tell your spouse, “Oh, we can’t afford that” (or it’s relative, “we don’t need that”). See, when I tell Rachel this (even if it may be true), she hears something along these lines, “This isn’t something that is important to me, even though it is to you, and therefore I am not willing to help bless you by trying to get it.” Rather, I have learned that I need to open up communication and talk about it rather than end communication with a definitive answer (a place I can naturally be decisive…unfortunately). If it truly is something that we don’t need or cannot afford, I trust that through our discussion it will become apparent enough that Rachel will say that it is something we don’t need. If it is something that can bless her or our family, then we strive together as a team to make it happen-and there is nothing better than that!
Thirdly, don’t ever tell your spouse, “You’re just overreacting!” If you have said this, you may want to take inventory of all your body parts to make sure they are still attached! See, what she hears when I say this is, “I don’t really care about your emotions, because emotions aren’t really even real.” Emotions are indeed real and must be addressed (they are the standard equipment God created us all with). As a spouse, it is my job to support my spouse in dealing with emotions in a God pleasing fashion. I have learned to identify emotion (note: it is always good to check to see if you are correct in what emotion you have identified) and determine a Godly course of action.
Finally, NEVER say, “I’m sorry, but…” You can add anything to the end of that statement, and you have taken a beautiful apology and turned it into an accusation. You have taken a biblical request for God authored forgiveness and turned it into a judgmental condemnation of that person. See, Rachel hears, “I really am not sorry, because I have nothing to be sorry for. In fact, you are the one who is 100% to blame, and I will not speak with you until you bend your knee and confess fully all the wrongs that you have done!” Yes, that little word, “but,” changes everything. I have learned to willingly confess my sins, knowing she will freely forgive me!
I pray that you can take these painful lessons that I have learned (and maybe share a few more with me so I don’t have to learn the hard way) and build up your marriage into a thriving joy joy-filled one as May showers your life with blessings from God!
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