1993 West Church Street, Freeport, IL 61032  
Church 815-235-1993 School 815-232-3511 CDC 815-232-3443

Mid-Week Bulletin

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

 Number 464

Dear friends in Christ,

Here’s a quote from the Department of Labor on the reason why we celebrate Labor Day:  “Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.” 

Labor Day also includes parades, festivals, recreation, and the Jerry Lewis Telethon.  For many, it is the last major holiday before the hectic activities of the fall.  Also, some workers take a break with their family to have a time of fun and relaxation.  Some always muse that it is interesting that many people do not work on “labor” day.  Others, especially women who have given birth, jokingly talk about the labor that they experienced in child birth. 

Christians can thank our God for giving us the ability to work.  However, what are we working for? We could be working for experience.  We could be working because we truly enjoy what we are doing.  Or we can work simply as a means for getting money by which to live. 

However, the jobs we have would be pointless if we did not receive something from the labor we provide. Many would suggest that labor movements were created to ensure that the worker was rewarded.  

Does the church need a labor movement?  Do we sometimes feel that we won’t get anything back from the work we do for the Lord? Are we working in vain?  

Really, Labor Day does not recognize the time we spend for church. Labor Day does not pay tribute to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our church. This probably should not happen.  The recognition that Christians receive comes in the form of our assurance of eternal life. 

I Corinthians 15, the great resurrection chapter of the Bible talks about the death and resurrection of Jesus.  “Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep” (vs. 20). Because of all this we believe that God “gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ” (vs. 57). 

Therefore, when we work from day to day we look forward to our great reward. We can all take encouragement from God’s Word as Paul writes, “Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain” (vs. 58). The Lord’s great Labor day will be the Last Day when he takes all who believe to eternal rest. What a day that will be!

 

May Jesus Christ be praised!

In Christ,

Pastor Switz

Isaiah 41:10

 

MISSION STATEMENT: 
Immanuel Lutheran Church is a Christ-centered family in mission,
sharing the good news of the love of God in Jesus Christ through Word and Sacrament.

 

+ CALENDAR FOR THE NEXT TWO WEEKS + 

 

TUESDAY,  August 31

Time
Event
Place
Info

9:30am
Stephenson Inspiration Hour

Stephenson Nursing Center
 

WEDNESDAY, September 1

Time
Event
Place
Info

8:00am

Faculty Meeting

School Library

 

8:50am

Chapel (Leader: Mike Welton)

Church

 

9:30am

Administrative Meeting

Pastor Switz’s office

 

12:00noon

Concordia Society

Fellowship Hall

 

 

First Wednesday Meetings

 

 

5:45pm

CCDC Staff meeting

Child Development Center

 

7:00pm

Board of Elders (6:30 – Bible Study)

Fellowship Hall

 

 

THURSDAY, September 2

Time
Event
Place
Info

All Day
DAY OF PRAYER

Church
 

8:15am
Faculty Bible Study

School Library
 

6:30pm
Evening Worship Service

Church
 

7:30pm

Our God With Us TV

Cable TV c. 17

 

 

FRIDAY, September 3

Time
Event
Place
Info

4:30pm

Volleyball vs Rockford Luther Academy

Home game
 

 

SATURDAY, September 4

Time
Event
Place
Info

7:00am

Men’s Breakfast Bible Class – Book of Judges

Landmark
 

 

SERVING – Sunday, September 5

Task

8:00

10:30

Usher Team

Team # 3

Team # 4

Lector

Steve Kroeger

John Wichman

Greeters

TBA

TBA

Acolytes

Morgan Waye –
Isabelle Frautschy

Zachary Newby –
Allison Newby

Cross

Susan Waye

Daniel Slechta

Bible

Volunteer

Andrew Stevens

Elder(s)

Carl Zulke

TBA

Nursery

Melissa Hayunga –
Megan Hayunga

Kathy Vehmeier

Altar Guild

Vickie Lashinski and Karen Luedtke

Bus Driver

Eric Dietmeier

 

Lawn Care

Martin Family and Clay Family

 

SUNDAY, September 5

Time
Event
Place
Info

8:00am

Morning Worship 

Church
 

8:30am

Introspect

WFPS-FM92

 

9:05

Fellowship Time – Between the Services – from 9:05-10:25 – NO Sunday School or Bible Classes Today

Narthex and Church Entryway
 

10:30am

Morning Worship
with Holy Communion

Church

 

 

MONDAY, September 6

Time
Event
Place
Info

 

Labor Day – Offices and Day Care Closed

 

 

 

TUESDAY, September 7

Time
Event
Place
Info

 
Scrip Turn In

 
 

9:30am
Stephenson Inspiration Hour

Stephenson Nursing Center
 

11:00am
Shalom Communion Service

Church
 

6:30pm
Fideles Circle Meeting

Fellowship Hall
 

 

WEDNESDAY, September 8

Time
Event
Place
Info

8:50am

Chapel (Leader:  Mike Welton)

Church

 

9:30am

Administrative Meeting

Pastor Switz’s office

 

 

Second Wednesday Meetings

 

 

 

Board of Christian Day School – meeting moved to Monday, September 20

School Library

 

6:00pm

Board of Properties

Fellowship Hall

 

6:00pm

Board of Stewardship

Pastor’s Office

 

6:30pm

Board of Friendship

Church Library

 

7:30pm

Memorials Committee

Faculty Lounge

 

 

THURSDAY, September 9

Time
Event
Place
Info

8:15am
Faculty Bible Study

School Library
 

10:00am
ASKERS Bible Class

 
 

2:00pm
Stephenson Nursing Home Worship Service

Stephenson Nursing Center
 

6:30pm
Evening Worship Service with Holy Communion

Church
 

7:30pm

Our God With Us TV

Cable TV c. 17

 

 

FRIDAY, September 10

Time
Event
Place
Info

6:30pm

Playground Movie Night

Fellowship Hall
 

 

SATURDAY, September 11

Time
Event
Place
Info

7:00am

Men’s Breakfast Bible Class – Book of Judges

Landmark
 

 

SERVING – Sunday, September 12

Task

8:00

10:30

Usher Team

Team # 5 – Luedtke

Team # 6 - Martin

Lector

Shawn Bondele

Shawn Boldt

Greeters

 

 

Acolytes

Marley Rowe –
Ethan Richter

Evan Ruthe –
Nolan Ruthe

Cross

Allison Bondele

Volunteer

Bible

Emily Burt

Kendall Burt

Elder(s)

David Schopf – Dan Medler

Shawn Boldt

Nursery

Nichole Le

Tricia Halter

Altar Guild

Vickie Lashinski  & Karen Luedtke

Bus Driver

Jerry Abramowski

 

Lawn Care

Bob Foley – Harrell Wiggins - Craig LeBaron

 

SUNDAY, September 12

Time
Event
Place
Info

8:00am

Morning Worship
with Holy Communion

Church
 

8:30am

Introspect

WFPS-FM92

 

 

FAITH ODYSSEY – RALLY DAY

Third Graders will receive their Bibles

Sixth Graders will receive their Catechisms

Seventh Graders will receive their Hymnals

During each church service
 

9:10am

FAITH ODYSSEY – RALLY DAY
(Sunday School) for All Ages
Youth Class
College Age Class
Adult Bible Studies

Church/School
 

10:30am

Morning Worship 

Church

 

5:30-7:00pm

Junior Youth Group 

Youth Room

 

6:30-7:00pm

Snacks – Treats for both Junior and Senior Youth

Youth Room

 

6:30-8:00pm

Senior Youth Group

Youth Room

 

 

MONDAY, September 13

Time
Event
Place
Info

3:30pm

Meadowridge Bible Study

Meadowridge Apartments

 

8:45-9:45am

Immanuel School Prayer Circle

Fellowship Hall

 

5:30pm

Handbell Practice

Balcony

 

6:30pm

Bethesda Bible Class/#2

1971 Navajo

 

6:30pm

Adult Choir Practice

Balcony

 

 

TUESDAY, September 14

Time
Event
Place
Info

9:00am
Pastoral Conference
At Immanuel Lutheran, Freeport

Here
 

9:30am
Stephenson Inspiration Hour

Stephenson Nursing Center
 

5:30pm
PTL (Parent/Teachers League) PICNIC at Krape Park – Eat at 6 pm

Krape Park
 

 

WEDNESDAY, September 15

Time
Event
Place
Info

8:50am

Chapel (Leader:  Brian Weaver)

Church

 

 

School Picture Day

School

 

2:30pm

Worship Service at FRH Center (“Manor”)

At Nursing Home

 

3:20pm

Faculty Meeting

School Library

 

4:30pm

Volleyball with Rockford – home games

Home games

 

 

Third Wednesday Meetings

 

 

6:00pm

Board of Worship

Church Library

 

6:00pm

Board of Christian Child Development Center

School Library

 

6:30pm

Board of Parish Education

Pastor Switz’s office

 

7:00pm

Board of Parish Health and Welfare

Fellowship Hall

 

7:00pm

Board of Youth

Youth Room

 

 

THURSDAY, September 16

Time
Event
Place
Info

8:15am
Faculty Bible Study

School Library
 

11:30am
Young At Heart Fellowship Gathering

Fellowship Hall
 

2:30pm
St Joe’s Nursing Home Service

Provena/St.Joe
 

4:30pm

Soccer with Sterling – home games

Home games

 

6:30pm
Evening Worship Service

Church
 

7:30pm

Our God With Us TV

Cable TV c. 17

 

 

FRIDAY, September 17

Time
Event
Place
Info

 

Junior High Retreat

Walcamp
 

 

Market Day Orders Due

 
 

4:30pm

Volleyball with Machesney Park

Home games
 

 

SATURDAY, September 18

Time
Event
Place
Info

7:00am

Men’s Breakfast Bible Class – Book of Judges

Landmark
 

8:00-Noon

Crafters and Quilters Gathering

Fellowship Hall
 

 

SERVING – Sunday, September 19

Task

8:00

10:30

Usher Team

#7, Carol Gray

#1, Abramowski

Lector

Bob Wiederholtz

Bob Marcum

Greeters

TBA

TBA

Acolytes

Megan and Tyler Le

Brooke King,
Isabelle Frautschy

Cross

Morgan Waye

Daniel Slechta

Bible

Susan Waye

Volunteer

Elder(s)

Ron Kohlbauer

TBA

Nursery

Wyatt Martin,
Sawyer Shaw

Kathleen Dittmar

Altar Guild

Vickie Lashinski and Karen Luedtke

Bus Driver

Rod Gieseke

 

Lawn Care

Neil Buettner w/Craig Schroeder and Dave Schopf

 

SUNDAY, September 19

Time
Event
Place
Info

8:00am

Morning Worship 

Church
 

8:30am

Introspect

WFPS-FM92

 

9:10am

FAITH ODYSSEY (Sunday School) for All Ages
Youth Class
College Age Class
Adult Bible Studies

Church/School
 

10:30am

Morning Worship
with Holy Communion and Holy Baptism

Church

 

5:30-7:00pm

Junior Youth Group 

Youth Room

 

6:30-7:00pm

Snacks – Treats for both Junior and Senior Youth

Youth Room

 

6:30-8:00pm

Senior Youth Group

Youth Room

 

 

 

MISSION STATEMENT: 
Immanuel Lutheran Church is a Christ-centered family in mission, 
sharing the good news of the love of God in Jesus Christ 
through Word and Sacrament.

Immanuel Lutheran Church and School – www.ourgodwithus.org

School - 1964 West Pearl City Road – Freeport, IL 61032
Church - 1993 West Church Street – Freeport, IL 61032
Church Phone - 815.235.1993 – Church/School Fax – 815.233.9158
School Phone 815.232.3511 + School Extended Care 815.232.3443
Rev. Willis Schwichtenberg, Senior Pastor
Rev. Richard “Ros” Schultz, Associate Pastor
Brian Weaver, Vicar + Mike Welton, Principal
Stephanie Yarzak, Christian Child Development Center Director
Judy Stanton, Office Manager/Secretary + Marlene King, Church Secretary
Diane Dietmeier, Music Director and Organist
Karen Bennett Luedtke, Youth Coordinator
SUNDAY WORSHIP 8:00 and 10:30 a.m.
THURSDAY WORSHIP 6:30 p.m.
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