Welcome to Immanuel United Church of Christ
We are delighted that you are visiting the Immanuel United Church of Christ (UCC) website. We are a caring, multi-generational fellowship with kids and youth, growing families and active adults. You will find that our church is a safe place to grow in your spiritual journey, to find support in raising your family, and where you will encounter a genuinely caring faith community.
Announcements
Time for readin' & writin' packs! -8/29/2010
Immanuel is once again collecting Readin' & Writing Packs for the Festival of Sharing Oct. 15-16 at the Fairgrounds. Our goal is 100 packs, and we already have 36!
Please collect the following items and bring to the church by Monday, Oct. 11:
6 new pencils with erasers
2 ink pens (medium point)
1 pencil holder
6 folders with pockets
2 spiral/tape-bound notebooks (140 pgs.)
1 2" eraser
1 box 24 crayons
1 12" ruler
1 pair metal child-sized scissors
Place small items inside pencil holder. Place all items in a 2-gallon ziploc bag. (The church will provide the 2-gallon bags.)
If you have any questions, call the church office at 826-3553.
Food 4 Kids serves 1,464 meals at IUCC -8/8/2010
Our Food 4 Kids summer ministry continues to grow!
With only three weeks to go, Immanuel, Wesley United Methodist and Taylor Chapel have served a total of 4,150 lunches ... what a great thing!
Last week at Immanuel we served 172 lunches through Thursday, then had huge attendance on Friday, serving another 84 meals. Our three churches served a total of 454 meals last week.
Help us feed kids! Sign up in the Red Room to volunteer or just show up. We serve from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. Kids and parents come daily to eat, relax, socialize, and have fun; we can always use more help.
This is the fifth year Immanuel UCC has sponsored its Food 4 Kids free lunch program. It includes the best ingredients around—free lunch, laughter, love, and the Lord!
Everyone through age 18 is welcome to stop by for free lunch and fun activities; it's a cool place to be on a hot summer day!
Journeys wanted! -8/7/2010
No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome at Immanuel UCC! Join us!
"Praise Party for God" a huge success -7/22/2010
Immanuel's 2010 Vacation Bible School, "Praise Party for God," was a huge success!
A total of 33 students registered for VBS, which met July 12-18. The five evenings of fun featured a supper snack, music, games, story time, crafts, and science experiments.
The students enthusiastically sang the VBS theme song, "Blessed Be the Name of the Lord," during worship July 18. After worship they used tickets they received during the week to shop for toys, books, goodies and school supplies in the VBS store.
Thanks to all the terrific volunteers who helped out all week, with a special thanks to those who planned and organized the week's activities. Thanks also to the youth who helped. Super job, everybody!
Welcome to our newest members! -4/18/2010
We welcome new members Tabitha Lorenzen and Eric Reasland, who joined Immanuel during our worship service April 18.
Congratulations ... so glad to have you both as members of our faith community!
UCC releases new ad: "The Language of God" -4/16/2010
The UCC released a new commercial for the web on April 16 entitled "The Language of God."
It can be found at www.ucc.org.
Check it out, and invite friends and family to watch. Share it on Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, etc. It's who we are!
Congratulations to our confirmands! -4/2/2010
Congratulations to the five Immanuel students who were confirmed March 28!
Kylie Bales, Austin Bullerd, Paige Staus, Drake Stetzenbach and Megan Wilbanks-Miller affirmed their faith with Immanuel UCC in front of the congregation, family and friends.
The Christian Education committee provided cake and punch during fellowship time. It was a joyous occasion.
Thanks to all the family and friends who attended worship to support this year's confirmands; it was good to have you with us!
Welcome Brian and Carter! -3/21/2010
Welcome to our newest members!
On March 21 we celebrated the Sacrament of Holy Baptism for Brian Riley and his son Carter Riley (Carter is also the son of Samantha Stetzenbach). We enjoyed having their extended family share in the joyful celebration. Welcome to our faith community!
Fellowship time serves up fun! -2/21/2010
Remember to join us from 9:45-10:15 a.m. Sunday mornings before worship for great snacks, juice, and conversation in the Red Room. It's a great time to socialize with your church family.
Want to host one Sunday? Just sign up in the Red Room, call Minerva in the church office, or see Carol Knight for details.
Check out the IUCC library (books)! -2/18/2010
Need something new to read during these frigid February days? Stop by the IUCC Library and check out a book! Just follow the simple sign-out steps and enjoy!
The Health and Wellness Committee would like to add more books, too ... to donate "good reads," just leave them on the desk in the library.
Recent News
Welcome to all our new members! - 3/21/2010
Welcome to our newest members!
On March 21 we celebrated the Sacrament of Holy Baptism for Brian Riley and his son Carter Riley (Carter is also the son of Samantha Stetzenbach). We enjoyed all their extended family who came to share in the joyful celebration.
Many wonderful people have joined Immanuel UCC in the past few months. We welcome you with joy into the faith community of our church, and look forward to learning and growing with you. Peace!
Feb. 21, 2010—Eric Reasland
Aug. 23, 2009—Linda Parker and Mark Swearingen
July 26, 2009—Melody Swearingen
May 10, 2009—Ernie Keele, his fiance Rachel Cooper, and the Rev. Jim Stovall
April 26, 2009—Luann Stovall, and Tammy and Kenneth Manuel
Soup drive a "souper" success! - 3/20/2010
Thanks to Immnauel members who gave generously to the February 2010 "souper bowl" drive sponsored by the Pettis County Ministerial Association.
Open Door Food Pantry records show the soup drive brought in 3,125 cans, 973 of which came from Immanuel. Well done!
Note: The need for food is ongoing! April's target item is canned fruit, but remember—you are always free to donate anything you wish. Thanks in advance!
Garage sale a huge success! - 3/11/2010
The 2010 garage sale held March 6 was a huge success, raising almost $2,500!
Customers were lining up by 6 a.m. (an hour before opening!) to shop, eat biscuits and gravy, and buy wonderful homemade baked goods.
Thanks to Kathy Smith and Jennifer Brown for doing a great job as this year's organizers. Also thanks to Melody Swearingen and Leora Bremer for their help, and to EVERYONE else who helped, cooked, baked, and shopped!
Congratulations to confirmation class of 2011 - 9/27/2009
The confirmation class of 2011 was recognized during worship Sept. 27 as they began their special faith journey. Church Council secretary John Kritos presented Bibles to the students. The five who met from 5-6 p.m. Sunday for their first confirmation session are Kylie Bales, Austin Bullerd, Paige Staus, Drake Stetzenback, and Megan Wilbanks.
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