Outdoor scavenger hunt and materials for reviewing at home!

View this email in your browser Bring a flash light and walk the trails to complete a scavenger hunt while learning about DISCERNMENT. Where Outdoor Discovery Center When February 14 From 6-7:30pm Who Sunday Night Kids (5yrs-5th grade) How Catch the bus at 6:10pm or meet us there at 6:30 BRING A FRIEND AND A FLASH LIGHT! Trip form  We want to partner with you in raising children who KNOW, GROW in and SHOW, Christ. Each week children go home with sheets to equip parents to review and teach lessons at home.  Take a moment to look these sheets over and help your children understand that what they learn on Sunday is important. Ask your child's teacher for a Take Home Sheet this week The Race Is Coming Soon March 19 See flyer for details on event (open track, pancake breakfast and so on) Flyer Fill out a design form and ask for a kit to take home. Design form SHOW LOVE WITH YOUR WODS James 3 tells us that our tongues can do quite a bit of damage. Name-calling, bickering, whining, and put-downs tear people apart. But, our tongues can also be used for good. They have the power to heal, encourage, and restore relationships. Our tongues can speak words of praise to God, too. Check out this months newsletter for helpful reminders in using words in positive ways (newsletter) Also my family did the loves language test so we could better understand how to love each person in a meaningful way. (love languages test) Pastor, David Faris Children's Ministry  |  dave@immanuel.cc  |  Immanuel Church     cell:  616-335-1296  |  office:  616-392-1814 unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences

FOOD!! you are going to want to read this

Hey all
Reminder that it is the annual church meeting this Sunday night. Instead of the regular EPIC dinner we will have a potluck dinner together. Same time, 5-6pm and then meeting and programs to follow.
So, bring a main dish and a side dish to pass.

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THANKS

Can't catch a break!!

View this email in your browser We can't catch a break.  Due to the weather of late we have had to set this event to the side for now to move on with other planned events. We will let you know if anything changes. Where Church When January 24 from 6:00-7:30 Why Come and enjoy the animals of Critter Barn and learn how caring for animals can teach us how to put others first and rely on Gods strength. How much Free Who 5yrs thru 5th grade, friends and family  We will let you know if anything changes. Does this look like your family?  Is this what is done with free time?  When you say "let's have family time" is there complaining? Take some time this year to disconnect and shut off the screen.  Children can have a hard time sitting still and concentrating, interacting with people, and enjoying their surroundings.  Shutting off the screen does help.  The AAP recommends no screens for children under the age of two. For all others, two hours or less. So, start a new habit with your free time.  Grab a puzzle, book or game, go out and play, talk or go for a walk and reconnect. Check out this book The Race Is Coming Soon March 19 See flyer for details on event (open track, pancake breakfast and so on) Flyer Fill out a design form and ask for a kit to take home. Design form We want to partner with you in raising children who KNOW, GROW in and SHOW Christ. Each week children go home with sheets to equip parents to review and teach lessons at home.  Take a moment to look these sheets over and help your children understand that what they learn on Sunday is important. Ask your child's teacher for a sheet this week Pastor, David Faris Children's Ministry  |  dave@immanuel.cc  |  Immanuel Church     cell:  616-335-1296  |  office:  616-392-1814 unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences

Show Your Colors

SHOW YOUR COLORS – This Sunday night, January 24, is our church's annual meeting (though I like the term annual party). We will be reviewing some of 2015 and taking a look at 2016. It all starts with a pitch-in dinner at 5:00pm. We are asking everyone to bring a main dish and a side dish or dessert, everything else will be provided. Everyone who attends Immanuel is invited (there is just as much fun as there is business). Come dressed in the colors of your favorite sports team (any sport – any team). Don't miss it! MEDICAL MISSIONS UPDATE – One of our Global Partners is Jodi Boyd, a member of Immanuel. She has recently returned from Togo, West Africa where she has been serving as an operating room nurse as well as helping the new hospital to get up and running. This Sunday morning, January 24 in the morning service, she will be updating us on what her ministry has been like and what is coming ahead for her. Join us for either service – 9:00am or 10:30am. HONORING MARRIAGE – Hebrews 13:4 says "Let marriage be held in honor among all". The implication is that marriage is to be respected and supported by everyone, regardless of age or marital status. We all realize how important this is in a day when commitment to marriage is under increasing stress. This year Valentine's Day, February 14, falls on a Sunday. In response, we are going to take that day at Immanuel to push this celebration up another notch. This will be our topic for morning teaching and in the evening we are taking a new approach. Every couple in our church, married or dating, is invited back for a date night at church. Cost will be just $5 per couple for a night of great food, great comedy, great insights, and great relationships. Watch your email, our church website, and your church mailbox for more details. Copyright © 2016 Immanuel Church, All rights reserved. . Our mailing address is: Immanuel Church 325 104th Avenue Holland, MI 49423

Snow Cancellation: 1/17/2016

Due to expected inclement weather, all activities for this evening are cancelled.   For small groups, and other off-site events, please contact your group leaders.