Month at a Glance

By Pastor Steve

 

April brings with it some important work in our Called to Be Campaign. Currently, we are evaluating our ministry and plan for growing our ministry, and your voice matters! Read the case statement, take the survey, and attend one of our forums! Sign up today by clicking the link! May everything we do remind us that one Day, Jesus will speak His powerful Word of resurrection…and we will be Called to Be with Him in heaven forever! Just as we respond with our “Amen!” to His promises, may we say “Amen!” to doing His work until He comes again! 

 

Immanuel’s Mission: to honor and glorify God as we: equip the saints, reach the lost, and praise the Lord.

 

Called To Be - Forum (Mar 30 @ 11:45am): Immanuel has entered into a campaign as we consider our building addition. Read the case statement, take the survey, and attend one of our forums! Sign up today by clicking the link! Your voice matters, so join the Immanuel family! 

 

Velocity (Mar 30 @ 1:30pm): Calling all Middle School youth! Join us for an afternoon of fun and games! For more information, contact Heather Vahl (hvahl@immanuelbrookfield.org; 262-781-7140).

 

High School Youth Group (Mar 30 @ 6pm): Students spend time playing games, eating food, and studying God's Word. A great opportunity to bring friends! Each week is slightly different, so join in the fun! For more information, contact Heather Vahl (hvahl@immanuelbrookfield.org; 262-781-7140).

 

Gentle Hearts (Mar 31 @ 1pm): Women of Immanuel gather together for Bible study and the encouragement that comes from God’s Word.

 

Confirmation (Mar 31 @ 6pm): Confirmation is designed to strengthen the faith! Our 6th - 8th grade students, not enrolled in our day school begin their studies! Contact the church for more information!

 

Mission & Ministry Council Meeting (Mar 31 @ 7pm): Immanuel’s leadership board meets to review and equip our ministry and staff! Pray for our leaders and watch for regular updates in the enews about how Immanuel is working in the Kingdom of God!

 

Quilters  (Apr 2 @ 9am): Immanuel Quilters meet the first and third Wednesday in the back of the sanctuary as they prepare quilts to bless others!  

 

Called To Be - Forum (Apr 2 @ 5pm): Immanuel has entered into a campaign as we consider our building addition. Read the case statement, take the survey, and attend one of our forums! Sign up today by clicking the link! Your voice matters, so join the Immanuel family! 

 

Mid-Week Lent Worship (Apr 2 @ 6:30pm): Join Immanuel as we journey through Lent, finding Christ in the strangest places! These devotional services begin at 6:30pm.

 

Youth Night (Apr 4 @ 6:30pm): Immanuel hosts our 5th & 6th graders for a half lock-in full of fun, games, and laughter. Join in for a little fellowship as we encourage one another in the faith! For more information, contact Heather Vahl (hvahl@immanuelbrookfield.org; 262-781-7140).

 

Called To Be - Forum (Apr 6 @ 9:15am): Immanuel has entered into a campaign as we consider our building addition. Read the case statement, take the survey, and attend one of our forums! Sign up today by clicking the link! Your voice matters, so join the Immanuel family! 

 

Congregational Meeting (Apr 6 @ 11:45am): Immanuel is looking to call an assistant principal. Join the family and be in prayer as we seek His will to be done in our midst. Pick up the bio sheet outside the sanctuary.

 

Fusion (Apr 6 @ 1:30pm): Join Immanuel’s 3rd - 5th grade students for an event full of fun and engaging relationship strengthening activities. For more information contact Heather Vahl (hvahl@immanuelbrookfield.org; 262-781-7140).

 

National Youth Gathering Meeting & Youth Group (Apr 6 @ 6pm): Youth going to the National Youth Gathering this summer will gather together for an informational meeting and Bible study that will lead into regular youth group activities. Chaperones for the trip are asked to attend beginning at 5pm for information prior to the youth activities.

 

Confirmation (Apr 7 @ 6pm): Confirmation is designed to strengthen the faith! Our 6th - 8th grade students, not enrolled in our day school begin their studies! Contact the church for more information!

 

Women’s Bible Study (Apr 7 @ 7pm): Women’s Bible Study meets on Monday evenings at 7pm (September - May). Contact Heather Vahl (hvahl@immanuelbrookfield.org; 262-741-7140 x1003) for more information or to get involved. Meets regularly on the first, second, and third Monday of the month at 7pm.

 

Called To Be - Forum (Apr 8 @ 7:15am): Immanuel has entered into a campaign as we consider our building addition. Read the case statement, take the survey, and attend one of our forums! Sign up today by clicking the link! Your voice matters, so join the Immanuel family! 

 

Women in Ministry (Apr 8 @ 11:30am): Join the women of Immanuel for some food, a devotion, and fellowship as you gather around the blessing that ministry brings into our lives.

 

Mid-Week Bible Study (Apr 9 @ 1pm & 5:15pm): Join Pastor Colby for Bible study!

 

Mid-Week Lent Worship (Apr 9 @ 6:30pm): Join Immanuel as we journey through Lent finding Christ in the strangest places! These devotional services begin at 6:30pm.

 

Grandparents Group (Apr 10 @ 1pm): Grandparents Group is a time when Seniors come together for devotion, bible study, and fellowship. 

 

Called To Be - Forum (Apr 10 @ 3:30pm): Immanuel has entered into a campaign as we consider our building addition. Read the case statement, take the survey, and attend one of our forums! Sign up today by clicking the link! Your voice matters, so join the Immanuel family! 

 

Lutheran High School Association of Greater Milwaukee - Auction (Apr 11): Immanuel is partnered with the LHSAGM and supports their annual auction. For more information or to attend contact Shari Debraal (SDebraal@lhsagm.org). 

 

Easter Eggstravaganza (Apr 12 @ 9:30am): Children of Immanuel gather together for an Easter egg hunt, games, and a message that helps us focus on the meaning of Jesus’ empty tomb! Contact Heather Vahl for more information.

 

Velocity (Apr 12 @ 11:30am): Calling all Middle School youth! Join us for a day of fun and games as we prepare to celebrate the resurrection of Christ Jesus! Contact Heather Vahl for more information.

 

Triumphal Entry - Palm Sunday (Apr 12 & 13): As we have walked through Lent to the cross, now we enter into Jerusalem with Jesus. In our worship services on Saturday and Sunday, we will wave palm fronds and rejoice in our King Jesus to kick off this holy week focused on how He saves us!

 

Confirmation - Faith Statements (Apr 13 @ 9:20am): Confirmands who have studied the Word of God for the last several years have strengthened their faith and are prepared to publicly confess their trust in Christ Jesus through the rite of confirmation. To celebrate this milestone of faith, Immanuel is invited to hear these students share their faith statements that have been prepared through the process of strengthening we call confirmation. Come and witness these confirmands read their faith statements before the church (this replaces all our Bible studies for the weekend). 

 

Confirmation Worship (Apr 13 @ 10:30am): Immanuel has prepared our 8th grade students to confess publicly the name of Jesus. In this worship service, they will make that public profession of their faith and be invited to join in the Lord’s Supper with all those who confess this truth in Christ Jesus!

 

Quilters  (Apr 16 @ 9am): Immanuel Quilters meet the first and third Wednesday in the back of the sanctuary as they prepare quilts to bless others!  

 

Maundy Thursday (Apr 17 @ 6:30pm): Today we go into the upper room with Jesus and the Disciples as He institutes the Lord’s Supper. Join us for worship as we taste and see that the Lord’s forgiveness is not only good, but is true! This service offers Holy Communion.

 

Good Friday (Apr 19 @ 1pm or 6:30pm): We have journeyed to the cross throughout Lent, but tonight we stand at the foot of Jesus’ cross. We hear the words He speaks and see the extent of His love for us. Join us for this service of darkness. 

 

Easter Worship (Apr 20): Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Join us for worship on this holy Sunday of our Lord’s Resurrection that announces to all creation that our debt of sin has been forgiven because God has accepted the sacrificial death of Jesus in our place! Here is our worship schedule:

6:30am Sonrise Worship with Holy Communion

8:00am Resurrection Celebration

9:30am Resurrection Celebration

10:45am Resurrection Celebration

 

Easter Breakfast (Apr 20 @ 7:30am): Come to celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord and stay for breakfast! The youth will host our breakfast as they raise funds for their summer trip to Idaho where they will serve like our risen Lord (free will donation will be collected to support the youth)!

 

Easter Monday (Apr 21): Immanuel is closed on Easter Monday.

 

Mid-Week Bible Study (Apr 23 @ 1pm & 5:15pm): Join Pastor Colby for Bible study!

 

Men’s Breakfast (Apr 26 @ 8am): Men of Immanuel gather together to encourage and support one another around some good nourishment! Come and be Joshua 1:9 Men! 

 

Time Tithing (Apr 26 @ 9am): Immanuel dedicates her time to serve like Jesus! Join fellow servants of Jesus to serve in our community this April as we work with Milwaukee River Keepers Spring Cleanup. Immanuel will be volunteering to clean up a portion of the Menomonee River, on Mayfair Rd in between Hampton and Capitol, from 9am to noon on Saturday, April 26. There is no limit to the amount of volunteers we can bring, so please come join us outside for some fresh air on a nice Spring morning! And if that isn’t nice enough for you, the River Keepers will give you a free T-shirt as well! Contact Pastor Colby (208-599-3974, call/text; chowell@immanuelbrookfield.org) for more information or sign up online. 

 

Everyday Encounters: Responsible Driving (Apr 21 @ 6:30pm): Immanuel engages our families as they work to diligently and faithfully pass on the Christian faith. For those in High School, we check in and apply our Christian faith to driving responsibly. Come and learn a little about car care, best practices, and how your faith directs you in all your activities of life! 

 

Immanuel Boys Volleyball Tournament (Apr 24-25): Immanuel hosts our boys volleyball tournament. Stop in and take in a game or volunteer to serve. Go Lions!

 

Called To Be - Interviews (Apr 28-30): Immanuel has entered into a campaign as we consider our building addition. Read the case statement, take the survey, and attend one of our forums! Several families will be invited to meet with a representative from Lutheran Church Extension Fund to review our ministry so that we grow as God’s people. 

 

Gentle Hearts (Apr 28 @ 1pm): Women of Immanuel gather together for Bible study and the encouragement that comes from God’s Word.

 

Confirmation (Apr 28 @ 6pm): Confirmation is designed to strengthen the faith! Our 6th - 8th grade students, not enrolled in our day school, begin their studies! Contact the church for more information!

 

Mission & Ministry Council Meeting (Apr 28 @ 6:30pm): Immanuel’s leadership board meets to review and equip our ministry and staff! Pray for our leaders and watch for regular updates in the enews about how Immanuel is working in the Kingdom of God! The first 30 minutes of our meeting is open to parents to visit and discuss Department of Instruction standards. 

 

Mid-Week Bible Study (Apr 30 @ 1pm & 5:15pm): Join Pastor Colby for Bible study!

 

National Day of Prayer (May 1 @ 7pm): Immanuel is consistently in prayer, but on this special day we engage with other Chritians in prayer at the Butler National Day of Prayer event at the Butler Community Building (5251 N 127th St, Butler)

 

Spring Musical (May 2 @ 6pm): Come and celebrate the blessings and gifts of our student body here at Immanuel and enjoy their spring musical! 

 

Immanuel’s Calendar: Check out our ministry calendar that covers all the activities of Immanuel and her ministry. Stay up to date with all the information you need to be fully engaged at Immanuel! You can add it to your calendar by clicking here! Check out an overview of the year by clicking here.

 

Important links to keep you connected!

• Ministry Handbook

• Discipleship at Immanuel

• 2024-2025 Bible Studies