Getting Yourself Ready

This coming Sunday evening, November 27th at 6:00, the people of Immanuel will be joining together for a night of preparation. Once we pass Thanksgiving it seems we "officially" enter into the Christmas season. In the retail world this is marked by an annual event known as "Black Friday". However, as Christians we know there is so much more to the season than simply finding the best deals on items we may not really need.   We invite you to PREPARE, a night of worship helping us to prepare our heart and spirit for what is ahead this season. We all know the challenge of keeping our mind aligned with the message of Christmas and the celebration of God physically stepping into the world he created. We all tend to get pulled off course from the revelation of God's love by the rush of activity and the frustration of attempting to get everything done.   Take a pause right at the start and join us for PREPARE. This year we have invited the people of Macedonia Baptist Church to join us as well so come ready to meet some new friends. Bring the entire family along with you and enjoy this time of special and corporate worship. Childcare will be provided for children 3 years old and younger.   We hope to see you this Sunday night, the 27th, at 6:00 pm. Bethlehem Village has been a growing outreach in our church over the past several years and we are looking forward to how God is going to use it again this year. On Saturday, December 10, we will be transforming a section of our church into a reenactment of a Bethlehem bazaar. To make this day as effective as possible we need your help in preparations, working in the various shops on that Saturday, and inviting your friends. Plan to sign up soon! There will always be a stack of invite cards available so pick up a handful this Sunday when you are at Immanuel. Copyright © 2016 Immanuel Church, All rights reserved. . Our mailing address is: Immanuel Church 325 104th Avenue Holland, MI 49423 Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences

New Children's Staff

Those of you who attend Immanuel know that for the last several months we have been researching new leadership for our children's ministry. After careful consideration we have determined to take a new direction. We have hired the following three ladies to assist us in this important area of our church. When you come to Immanuel on Sunday, November 13, you will see them introduced in the morning services, find a brief description in your church mailbox, and notice a more complete overview of their roles near the child check-in stand.  Each of these ladies will be reporting directly to Dean who will be taking a more attentive role to our children's ministry and assuming many of the responsibilities that come with this fresh approach. These four will now be working as a team to provide added availability to every aspect of our work with children. Kela VanDerWerff is our new Children's Coordinator for Preschool Formation. In this role she will oversee our ministries for children from birth through kindergarten. You can use her new email address, kela@immanuel.cc, to contact her. Kelli Wyse is our new Children's Coordinator for Elementary Discipleship. In this role she will oversee our ministries to children in 1st through 5th grades. You can use her new email address, kelli@immanuel.cc, to contact her. Tina Paul is our new Children's Coordinator for Special Events. In this role she will oversee events like Bethlehem Village and others planned throughout the year. You can use her new email address, tina@immanuel.cc, to contact her. Bethlehem Village has been a growing outreach in our church over the past several years and we are looking forward to how God is going to use it again this year. On Saturday, December 10, we will be transforming a section of our church into a reenactment of a Bethlehem bazaar. To make this day as effective as possible we need your help in preparations, working in the various shops on that Saturday, and inviting your friends. Plan to sign up soon! Copyright © 2016 Immanuel Church, All rights reserved. . Our mailing address is: Immanuel Church 325 104th Avenue Holland, MI 49423 Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences

Make Your Selection

Yes, I understand, there is an election next Tuesday and we all need to get out and vote. However, there is another selection process coming up this weekend that you at Immanuel need to participate in as well.   A new round of adult classes begins this Sunday, November 6, at Immanuel. Here are the options for you to select from. Pick one, jump in, meet some new friends, and be challenged with an aspect of God's truth for your life. The Life of Joseph taught by Jeff Mackenzie at 9:00 in room #L014a Spiritual Warfare taught by David DeCook at 9:00 in room #L026 Psalms -- A Key Bible Book taught by Steve Holman at 9:00 in the View Discipling Your Children taught by Kevin Groothuis at 10:30 in room #L014a Middle Years of Jesus taught by Kevin Bywater at 10:30 in room #L038 A Hunger for God taught by Kraig Smith at 10:30 in room #L017 Bethlehem Village has been a growing outreach in our church over the past several years and we are looking forward to how God is going to use it again this year. On Saturday, December 10, we will be transforming a section of our church into a reenactment of a Bethlehem bazaar. To make this day as effective as possible we need your help in preparations, working in the various shops on that Saturday, and inviting your friends. Plan to sign up soon! Faith in the Real World -- This is our topic for Sunday morning, November 6, as we head into the last three chapters of the New Testament book of Hebrews. Grab your bible this week and read Hebrews chapter 11 as you prepare to join us. Copyright © 2016 Immanuel Church, All rights reserved. . Our mailing address is: Immanuel Church 325 104th Avenue Holland, MI 49423 Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences

Who is Going to Win? (typo correction)

No, when we ask "Who is going to win?" it is not about the contest between the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians, as important as that may be. This is about a much more impact-full decision. We are all keenly aware of our national elections coming up on Tuesday, November 8. The implications and ramifications of these particular decisions are enormous. It is important that we as Christians, and as a church, entrust this outcome to God in prayer. Therefore we invite you to join us in a day of prayer on Monday, November 7th. The church will be open from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm that day so that you can come on any particular hour and join with others in praying together. Each hour will be guided by either a pastor or elder. Depending on the number of those attending on any hour we will be meeting in either the cafe or in the prayer room (next to the cafe). Select a time in your calendar for Monday and partner together with us for this special time.   Copyright © 2016 Immanuel Church, All rights reserved. . Our mailing address is: Immanuel Church 325 104th Avenue Holland, MI 49423 Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences

Who is Going to Win?

No, when we ask "Who is going to win?" it is not about the contest between the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians, as important as that may be. This is about a much more impact-full decision. We are all keenly aware of our national elections coming up on Tuesday, November 8. The implications and ramifications of these particular decisions are enormous. It is important that we as Christians, and as a church, entrust this outcome to God in prayer. Therefore we invite you to join us in a day of prayer on Monday, November 5th. The church will be open from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm that day so that you can come on any particular hour and join with others in praying together. Each hour will be guided by either a pastor or elder. Depending on the number of those attending on any hour we will be meeting in either the cafe or in the prayer room (next to the cafe). Select a time in your calendar for Monday and partner together with us for this special time.   Copyright © 2016 Immanuel Church, All rights reserved. . Our mailing address is: Immanuel Church 325 104th Avenue Holland, MI 49423 Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences