Weekly News - FIRST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN MINISTRIES MISSION & MINISTRY MOMENTS

REACHING UP

First Immanuel

Saturday 5 pm

Sunday 7:30, 9:00 & 10:35 am

River of Life

Sunday 8:00

9:30 & 10:45 am



SPECIAL WORSHIP SERVICES

REACHING OUT

MISSION OF THE MONTH -The Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty defends and promotes religious freedom and seeks to ensure that people of faith can exercise their constitutional rights to practice their religion without interference from the government or other organizations. The Center provides input, education, advice, advocacy, and resources in the areas of life, marriage and religious liberty and seeks to engage in discussions in Washington, D.C., to establish partnerships and resources in our nation’s Capital for the sake of our churches, schools, universities, and seminaries. Learn more about this mission at: LCRLFreedom.org

First Immanuel Lutheran School -We are now taking new student admissions for Kindergarten—8th grade for the 2024-2025 school year. Also taking information from families looking at 2K, 3K & 4K for the 2025-2026 school year. Contact Teresa at (262) 377-6610 or thajdu@fils.org for additional information..

REACHING IN

Bible Studies

· Sunday Bible Study - Weekly Sept - May | 8:45am First Immanuel

· Adult Bible Study - Wed. year-round | 9am & 6:30pm First Immanuel Fellowship Hall (note: 7:15pm during Lent on 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27) Did you know that one-third oft he four Gospels are about the final week of Jesus’ earthly ministry? We will study that week to see what Jesus accomplished between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday

· Breakfast Bible Study - Monthly 1st Fri. year-round | 6am First Immanuel Fellowship Hall 

REACH Children:

· KidMin - Sun. Sept - May | 9 & 10:35am during worship First Immanuel | 9:30 & 10:45am during worship River of Life - Children age 4 - 5th grade welcome! For more information email: connect@fils.org

· VBS-Save the Date! June 17 - 21At Scuba VBS, kids will be immersed in the Word and discover what living water is really all about! Registration now at: filministries.org

REACH Men

· Men’s Bible Study - 1st & 3rd Sat. year-round | 7:30am First Immanuel Fellowship Hall |

· Men’s Club - 2nd Tue. – Monthly, Sept - May | 7pm First Immanuel School Library| Next meeting: Mar. 12th | We will discuss ways we can be of service to our church, school and the community. Lunch is provided after the short business meeting and discussion. All men of FIL Ministries are always welcome!

REACH Women

· Ladies Aid - 1st Tue. – Monthly, Sept - June | 11:30am | First Immanuel Church Library | Next Meeting: Apr. 2nd  

· LWML - 2nd Tuesdays – Monthly, Sept - May | 6:30pm (Sept, Jan, Feb) • 7pm all other months • First Immanuel Fellowship Hall | Next meeting: Mar. 12th | We welcome Susie Pipkorn as she shares a presentation on Lutherans for Life. Refreshments are provided and a business meeting follows the presentation. All ladies of FIL Ministries are always welcome!

· Women’s Bible Study - 2nd & 4th Tue. year-round | 9am | River of Life Fellowship Hall

· Mom to Mom - 2nd & 4th Thu. Sept - May | 9:00 – 10:45am | First Immanuel Fellowship Hall | Next Session: Mar. 14th | The topic for this session is "Sibling Sanity: Oxymoron or Opportunity?" Some degree of sibling rivalry is inevitable. The question is not whether our children will experience it but rather how to make sibling relationships work for us in our homes, not against us. We will look at a big-picture perspective on sibling relationships as well as some practical

do's and don'ts. Email filmom2mom@yahoo.com for more information.

REACH Youth

· Middle School - Sun. Mar. 17th, -6-8pm | First Immanuel |

THINGS TO KNOW & OTHER NEWS

Easter Flowers - Help enhance the worship area for Easter by ordering Easter lilies and/or other spring flowers. All orders are due in the church office by Wed., March 13th at NOON!!! Paper order forms are found in the information area or order online at: filministries.org

NOW Hiring! - Lead Staff for the WILDCATS Summer Fun Camp. Must be 18+ and a high school graduate. Camp is Monday - Friday June 5 - August 14 (closed July 4th & 5th) 7am - 5:30pm. Flexible scheduling available. Contact Kelly at: kdummann@fils.org.

SPECIAL EVENTS: 

· Day of Prayer - Sat. Mar. 30th | 6am-6pm | First Immanuel Sanctuary | Sign-up in the information area or at filministries.org

· 2025 Spring Gala - You’re invited to A Hollywood Night Fri. May 10th at Shully’s Watermark. Register here.

· SAUKVILLE COMMUNITY Easter Egg Hunt - Sat. Mar. 30th | 10am – NOON | Grady Park Pavilion | Family fun and Activities! For kids ages 3 - 10. Donations for individually wrapped candy are needed. Donations can be left in the designated bins are Frist Immanuel and River of Life.

· INTERGENERATIONAL Ladies Brunch - Fri., Apr. 14th | 12:15 – 2:15pm | First Immanuel Fellowship Hall | Ladies of the Congregation, school families, college students are invited to attend. The event is appropriate for ladies age 8th grade and up. Join FIL and CUW for an intergenerational brunch designed to foster connection over food, devotion, craft time and conversation

Cookbook fundraiser - First Immanuel Lutheran School’s Organization for Parents & Teachers (OPT) is doing a cookbook to support OPT-sponsored activities. Recipes can be submitted via Email at: filcookbook@gmail.com or in writing to the office until Fri., Mar. 15th.

CUW’s Campus Ministry invites you to their Empty Bowls fundraiser on Sunday, March 17th from 11:00am to 1:30pm. Help fight hunger in Ozaukee County through partnering with local restaurants as well the campus ceramics course and participate in a compelling and impactful fundraising experience. All proceeds benefit Family Sharing of Ozaukee County. More details at: cuw.edu/events

SPECIAL Congregational Assembly - Mon., Mar. 18th | 7pm | The Campus Pastor Search Team would like to present Dr. Daniel Paavola to the congregation for a call to be our River of Life Campus Pastor.