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Immanuel Lutheran School’s athletic program, Immanuel Lion’s Athletics, helps children to grow physically and spiritually in the Lord through the use of sports and athletics.

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 Looking for information on relevant issues, but tired or unsure of the secular advice from folks such as Dr. Phil, Oprah, and John Tesh? The Project Connect ministry provides booklets from a Christian perspective on issues such as divorce, marriage, raising children, and health issues (i.e. cancer, Alzheimer’s disease). These booklets are located in the racks near the Information Center and outside the APR (gym). Leader Eileen Margelofsky says members of the congregation have told her they have enjoyed reading the booklets, as they are very informative and uplifting.

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At Immanuel, our primary method for helping you discover and utilize your gifts and abilities is through a program called PLACE. The workshop consists of four classes, each an hour-and-a-quarter long. You are welcome to place your children in the nursery during these sessions.  During each session, you will learn more about how your personality, abilities, gifts, passions, and experiences coincide, and how you may want to use that information to further your involvement in ministry.  After the workshop, Lisa Jaeger, Director of Assimilation and Deployment, will meet with you personally to discuss your findings, and help you narrow down three to five areas of ministry that might be of interest to you, now or in future. The self-discovery process involved in PLACE is crucial for many people to understand their role in the Body of Christ.

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Friday Focus is a women’s Bible Class that meets for study and fellowship each Friday morning from 9 to 10 a.m. in Classrooms D and E (within the Fellowship Hall). Exceptions: They do not meet the Friday after Thanksgiving, or the Fridays surrounding Christmas and New Year’s. They also take a break during the summer months. Topics of study vary, depending on group members’ interests.

Recent Study Topics:

Marie Zehnder is currently leading the group in a study entitled, “Who is Jesus?” Other recent study topics include the Ten Commandments, the Apostle’s Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Sacraments.

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During the season of Lent, Soup Suppers are held between the afternoon and evening worship services, beginning Ash Wednesday and continuing for the five Wednesdays after that. No Suppers are held during Holy Week.

A Gathering of Friends for Delicious Fare – without the fuss!

These meals offer the opportunity for fellowship with other worshippers. They also provide opportunities for congregational members to serve their fellow members, allowing them to more easily worship on a work night without the challenge of also cooking and cleaning up for an evening meal. The monetary donations people offer are given to a specific ministry (this changes every year).

How to Get Involved:

Immanuel members are invited to sign up with a group of people to host a Soup Supper. This involves the preparation of soup and dessert, putting out milk and coffee, and facilitating set-up and clean-up. Soup Suppers are usually very well attended, so the hosts can plan to be busy! Currently a sufficient number of groups have signed up to cover this year’s Suppers.Plan to attend a Soup Supper this season as part of your Lenten worship experience! Your tummy and soul will thank you! (Remember the old adage that the way to the heart is through the stomach?)

Contact Soup Supper Coordinator Terry Krueger with any questions.

How this Ministry Operates:For many years, a small group of volunteers have prepared coffee, tea and lemonade for worshippers to enjoy every Sunday. This is an opportunity for members and guests to meet and greet each other in a friendly, casual setting. The purpose is to serve one another to promote fellowship.  

A Thank You to All Who Make Sunday Fellowship Hour Possible:

It costs $7.50 per week to purchase supplies for this ministry. Funds for beverage supplies come directly from the generous donations of our members. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans also helps to sponsor this ministry. 

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The members of The Master’s Singers share their gift of song in worship with local congregations as part of a Saengerbund, which consists of Men’s Choruses from Trinity/Freistadt in Mequon, St. Paul’s in Grafton, Grace in Menomonee Falls, and Hales Corners Lutheran. Led by Director Hilbert Wiedenkeller, they rehearse on 2nd and 4th Wednesdays in the balcony at 7 p.m.

If you are a gentleman who loves music and worshiping God in song, the Master’s Singers is the place for you! This singing group is currently seeking additional singers – to find out more, contact Richard Boeck, Sr. 

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Blessed Again Resale collects used clothing and household items in good condition. These items are then sold, with the profits going to support the work of A Place of Refuge, which supports pregnant women in crisis. Blessed Again Resale is located at 7624 W. Hampton Ave., Milwaukee. The store is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Immanuel’s Boy Scout program involves both Cub Scout Pack 61 and Boy Scout Troop 61.  Both groups have been chartered (sponsored) by the Women in Ministry for more than 45 years.  The Scout mission is to develop boys into responsible young Christian men.  All boys (Immanuel members and non-members) from age 6 through 18 can be a scout.  Boys can join at any age.  Adults are also welcome. 

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The Church Library provides quality Christian books, movies, and CDs to assist members in their faith journey. The Library Committee makes it a point to stay current with the latest releases from the Christian literature and entertainment industry, including books, movies, and CDs. The Committee has also made it a priority to keep the library well stocked in topical materials (i.e. personal tragedy, Christian living, and encouragement) for personal and group Bible study. 

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The purpose of the Contemporary Choir and Contemporary Praise Band is to lead the congregation during the musical portions of “contemporary worship” services in a meaningful and enriching way that honors and glorifies God through various diversified musical expressions. Also, these groups sing an "anthem" or "special music" during those services.

Director Jay Isaacson utilizes the musical talents of various musicians inside and sometimes outside of the congregation, including voice, keyboards, guitars, bass, drums and percussion, and brass/woodwind instruments.

Contemporary services are held during the 10:45 service twice per month, September through June. Currently, the Praise Band is involved in the second Sunday, while the Contemporary Choir leads worship on the fourth Sunday. During the service, the singers and musicians are stationed up front, to the left.

Occasionally the Band or Choir performs at other times, such as for a Wednesday evening Lent or Advent service. A highlight for the Praise Band this past year was performing their fourth annual Christmas Caroling event at Brookfield Square Mall (see the Opportunities to Serve webpage under Ministry News and Photos and Media).

How this Ministry Operates:Friday Focus is a women’s Bible Class that meets for study and fellowship each Friday morning from 9 to 10 a.m. in Rm. 107 E/F (within the Fellowship Hall). Exceptions: They do not meet the Friday after Thanksgiving, or the Fridays surrounding Christmas and New Year’s. They also take a break during the summer months. Topics of study vary, depending on group members’ interests.

Recent Study Topics:Recent study topics include the Ten Commandments, the Apostle’s Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus, and the Sacraments.

How to Get Involved:To learn more about Friday Focus, attend a meeting or contact ministry leader Donna Franklin.

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The Immanuel Lutheran School Booster Club provides spiritual, financial, and inspirational support to the coaches and athletes so that they may build and thrive in body, mind, and soul through their participation in Immanuel Pride Athletics. Booster Club assists in providing funds for summer camps for basketball and volleyball. The club also raises money for sports and cheerleading uniforms.