I N S I D E t h i s i s s u e

Our next blood drive is Thursday, July 22 from

12pm—6pm in the Fellowship Hall. You can

make an appointment to donate anytime be-

tween now and then. Call the church

office or visit redcrossblood.org and enter Spon-

sor Code ImmanuelLutheran.

INSIDE this issue • Blood Drive

• VBS

• SCRIP

• Office Hours

• Upcoming Events

• Orphan Grain Train News

• Notes from the Pastor

• 3rd Quarter Mission Project

• Youth News

The Church office will be closed on Monday, July 5th in observance of Inde-pendence Day. The office will be open on a limited basis the week of July 6-9 due to office staff being gone. Please call ahead before you would like to stop by to be sure someone will be able to assist you. The church office will also be closed on Mon-day, September 6th for Labor Day.

Blood Drive July 22nd

Orphan Grain Train News

• Christmas Gift boxes are now being accepted

through July 31st. Last year’s goal of 1,000 gift

boxes was exceeded with making 1,300 boxes. Will

you help make this year’s goal of 1,500 Christmas

gift boxes? For details visit www.ogt.org/news

• Manna Pack meals from Feed My Starving Children

were delivered to the Philippines to help fight

world hung.

• In June, Central Nebraska Branch volunteers

delivered 10 bunkers of clothing and accessories to

the People City Mission in Lincoln, NE.

SCRIP Buying SCRIP is an excellent way to support our school. What is SCRIP? Gift Cards! When you buy

SCRIP, a percentage of each purchase goes towards tuition costs for our school families. SCRIP is cur-rently sold at the church or school office and after the 10:30 service. A list of available SCRIP to buy or order is available at both places. Some of the more common ones available are Hy-Vee, Super Saver, Runza, and Wal-Mart. We have recently started to carry Broken Mug, Big Apple Bagels, Sonic, and Freddy’s. We are working with other local businesses to encourage participating in the program.

IMMANUEL TIDINGS

A PUBLICATION OF IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

Summer 2021

VBS 2021

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH 1470 24th Ave

Columbus, NE 68601

Phone: (402) 564-0502

www.immanuelweb.org

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Worship Times

Immanuel Lutheran Church

• Saturday 5:30 pm worship with communion on the first

and third weekend of the month. • Sunday 9:15 am Bible Class in the Fellowship Hall and

via Zoom. • Sunday 9:15 am Sunday School for those entering

grades 1-12. Preschool will resume this fall. • Sunday 8:00am traditional worship with communion on

the first and third Sunday of the month. • Sunday 10:30 am worship with communion on the second and fourth Sunday of the month.

IMMANUEL TIDINGS— SUMMER EDITION

REGISTER NOW @

www. Immanuelweb.org

Upcoming Events: July 17th and 18th: Installation of Officers. Board members will be recognized at all weekend services. July 26th—30th: VBS from 6-8pm August 12th: Immanuel Students First Day of School.

August 15th: Teacher Dedica-tion at the 10:30 worship service

with a Potluck to follow!

That’s . . . That!

Hope you’re having a great summer so far! I also hope that, if it’s been anything like mine has been, it slows down for you. On my way into church today I was thinking, “Finally summertime…and it’s already half over!” A long time ago—before memes and such—I received an e-mail, one of those that used to get forwarded a bunch. I don’t know the source (yes, I know God gave us the psalm—it’s the interpolations of which I speak) so I can’t give credit. In a way, during this week when we celebrate our nation’s independ-ence, this seems to be more of a declaration of total dependence! While you’re reading, think about what all this meant to our Lord Jesus—suffering and death on a cross, resurrection—and for those who follow, well, that’s that! Read and enjoy:

Psalm 23

The Lord is my Shepherd

That's Relationship!

I shall not want That's Supply!

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures

That's rest!

He leadeth me beside the still waters That's Refreshment!

He restoreth my soul

That's Healing!

He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness That's Guidance!

For His name sake That's Purpose!

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death

That's Testing!

I will fear no evil That's Protection!

For Thou art with me That's Faithfulness!

Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me

That's Discipline!

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies That's Hope!

Thou anointest my head with oil

That's Consecration!

My cup runneth over That's Abundance!

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life

That's Blessing!

And I will dwell in the house of the Lord That's Security!

Forever.

That's Eternity!

The e-mail ended with “Face it, the Lord is crazy about you . . . What is most valuable is not what we have in our lives, but WHO we have in our lives!” As we celebrate freedom, think about the freedom He gives—because He has come into our lives. But remember also that we are totally dependent on Him and the gifts He gives. Come and celebrate our freedom to return to church and be to-gether as His people…and when you travel for vacation or wherever else it might be during the summer, remember to “be crazy” about God and find a house of worship to be in…wherever you are—and that’s that! Hey! God give you…

Peace!

Pastor Patrick Sparling

FROM THE PASTOR:

The 3rd Quarter Mission Project Is designated to the

Platte County Food Pantry Located at 3020 18th Street in Columbus

Last year, because of COVID the Platte County Food Pantry helped out more than double the number of families than in 2019.

Your contribution, no matter how small DOES MAKE A Difference. Thanks!

To designate offerings to this project, mark the 2nd line (Mission Project) of your contribution envelope or on the app under Give and select Quarterly Mission Project.

• Camp Luther Day Camp will continue through the month of July and first week of August. The cost for the week is $125/child. Camp is open to children entering grades 2-6. Drop off is at Immanuel School beginning at 7:30am and campers must be picked up by 5:30pm each day. For more information and to register, visit: www.campluther.org

• Vacation Bible school will be held the last week of July from 6—8 pm. A family meal will begin at 5:15pm. VBS registration is open to ages 3 (potty trained) - entering 5th grade. Sixth grade and up are invited to volunteer. Register at www.immanuelweb.org