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Immanuel's Insights August 2019 IMMANUEL’S INSIGHTS AUGUST 2019 Resilient Families Event at Immanuel People are talking about resiliency as the key that enables some people to handle stress better than others. What is resiliency and how do we build it? How can we make our families and our children more resilient? Immanuel is hosting an evening workshop on resiliency to help everyone, especially parents and youth, learn to communicate in ways that build resiliency. We welcome Katie Sandquist, a licensed mental health counselor with Myrtue Behavioral Heath based in Harlan Community Schools, to Im- manuel to lead us through a discussion and demonstration of best practices regarding resil- iency. The 90 minute fast-paced workshop will be both entertaining and enlightening for adults and children. The event is open to the public. We encourage parents, grandparents, teens, and pre-teens to at- tend. The event will run from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. We are looking for folks to provide desserts for a brief dessert intermission during the evening. Worship in August August 3-4 Faith Under Fire (Acts 6-7) Communion August 10-11 Using God (Acts 8:1-25) Vocal Quartet August 17-18 A Divine Appointment (Acts 8:26-40) Communion August 24-25 The Greatest Miracle (Acts 9) Praise Band God tells us that we should love our neighbors as ourselves. So, who really is our neighbor? Is it the family next door, across the street, or across town? I think God meant all those, as well as those who live in different countries across the world. One way we can love our neighbors is by praying for them. I know for a fact that our neighbors/friends/fellow Christians in Kidugala pray for all of us here at Immanuel, and I encourage you to pray for them as well. A group consisting of Rick & Cheryl Chipman, Patti Allen and Mark Knoell will soon be travelling to Kidugala and surrounding communities. Please keep them in your prayers that they might have safe travels and stay healthy while sharing God’s (and Immanuel’s) love. Donna Page 2 IMMANUEL’S INSIGHTS Dear Friends in Christ, We Christians have always been a singing people. The Bible commands us to sing. Some people are too self-conscious to sing in public. Other people just make a joyful noise out of gratitude for God’s grace. The value of our singing is not based on the beauty of our voices. All of our voices fall far short of the glory of God. We sing because God is worthy of a sacrifice of praise. If my voice is weak and faltering, then it becomes clearer than ever that my singing is not for selfish or human pleasure and praise but for God’s pleasure and praise. The Christian faith has inspired a vast collection of music which has endured through many genera- tions. I once asked my father for a list of his favorite hymns. He gave me a list of about 250 hymns. That wasn’t helpful. I love the hymns of our faith. A great hymn is one that has 3 qualities. First, great hymns are God- focused not self-focused. They are not about my feelings or my desires. They are mostly about God’s goodness and greatness. Secondly, great hymns have theological substance. They don’t praise God in general terms that could apply to anyone’s god. They focus clearly on God’s saving actions in the cross and resurrec- tion of Jesus. If a hymn doesn’t mention Jesus, it’s not a great hymn. Finally, great hymns have a tune that is both interesting and accessible for normal people. The tune carries the words in a way that you can’t sing anything else to that tune without thinking of the origi- nal hymn. I have seen lots of lists of the greatest hymns of all time. I’d like to share my list of the greatest Christian hymns of all time. 1. A Mighty Fortress Is Our God (1529) by Martin Luther has encouraged Christians for almost 500 years. 2. Wake, Awake, for Night Is Flying (1599) written by Philipp Nicolai as a testament to faith and hope in the midst of a terrible plague that was wiping out the town where he served as pastor. 3. When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (1707) by Isaac Watts still calls us to see the wonder of the cross. 4. One There Is Above All Others (1779) by John Newton, the slave ship captain who became a hymn writer most famous for writing Amazing Grace. 5. God, My Lord, My Strength (1636), an anonymous Slovak hymn translated by Jaroslav Vajda that shows the faith that led Christians through dark days of persecution. 6. And Can It Be (1738) by Charles Wesley who is perhaps the greatest hymn writer of all time with almost 6000 hymns to his credit. 7. It Is Well with My Soul (1873) written by Horatio Spafford after Mr. Spafford’s four daughters were lost at sea. 8. Lord, Thee I Love with All My Heart (1567) by Martin Schalling, a Lutheran pastor, was a favorite hymn of many early Lutherans. Volume 11, Issue 8 Page 3 9. At the Name of Jesus (1870) written by Caroline Noel while confined to bed by illness to encourage others who were suffering. 10. How Can I Keep from Singing (c. 1865) by Robert Lowry. I have some hymns that I love from more recent years like “We Know that Christ Is Raised” by John Geyer which we sang in May and “Christ Has Arisen! Alleluia!” from Tanzania which we sang in April and also “Peace Came to Earth” by Jaroslav Vajda which is a newer Christmas hymn. But they are too new to make it on the list of greatest hymns yet. Time will tell. Since Easter we have been singing a “hymn of the month” to help us become more comfortable with some of the greatest hymns. These hymns are treasures that we should pass on to future genera- tions. They form our faith and focus our worship. They speak realistically of the hardships of life and yet offer hope and courage for difficult days. What are your top ten hymns? I do appreciate when people give me suggestions of what they would like to sing in worship. Take some time to think about it. Consider not just the tune, but also the message. Page through a hymnal or two and see what you think are the greatest hymns. Then let me know. Yours in Christ, Phil Nielsen OUR SYMPATHY to the family and friends of Alan “Skip” Carlsen who passed away Saturday, July 13. His funeral was Thursday, July 18 at Immanuel. Happy Birthday to the following: Twyla Grabill who will be 88 on August 13. Irene Hansen who will be 96 on August 13. Della Holdsworth who will be 92 on August 17. Maggie Hatcher who will be 81 on August 18. Vernice Vrtiska who will be 85 on August 20. John Christensen who will be 82 on August 25. Happy Anniversary to the following: Allan & Sally Simdorn who will be celebrating their 5oth anniversary on August 22. David & Judi Pedersen who will be celebrating their 53rd anniversary on August 27. ON OUR PRAYER LIST: Betty Boeck, John Schuning, Irene Hansen, Katie Stern, Nancy Christensen, Marlys Moore, Bill Hosack, Clarice Andersen, Sally Claussen, Pam Patterson (niece of Judi Pedersen), Betsy Rush (friend of Dave and Judi Pedersen), Connie Benson, Ronald and Sandra Farr (parents of Cora Chapman), Connie Alexandra, Becky Kersten (daughter of Irene Hansen), John Brown (relation to Karen Plewes), Karen Lund (cousin of Sally Nairn), Ron Rose, Robert Glenn (father of Sharon Kroger), Mary Ellen Marsh (sister of John Christensen & Patti Kumm), Curt Olson (son of Sue Olson), Rick Olsen and Jessica Beeton (great-nice of Kathy Voge). Page 4 IMMANUEL’S INSIGHTS FIRST FRUITS Is held on the first Saturday and Sunday of each month (August 3 & 4). Please bring your non-perishable items to the church for the local food bank. Please place them in the shopping carts in the Nar- thex. Thank you! And thank you to all who have given. Thanks to those who have supported The Sharing Table. It has been used a lot this sum- mer. The items currently needed at the local food bank are: pasta sides, soups, canned chicken, canned fruit, box potato sides, Manwich, chicken helper, tuna helper, hamburger helper, peas, cake mixes, brownie mixes, ketchup, mustard, dish soap, laundry soap and toiletries (shampoo, body wash, tooth paste, deodorant). LIBRARY LINES CHECK OUT THESE NEW ITEMS DVDS: Beyond the Gates of Splendor A True Story of the Ultimate Sacrifice (documentary) Run the Race (from Executive Producers Tim and Robby Tebow) Beautifully Broken Three families. Two worlds. One incredible story. BOOKS: Love Does by Bob Goff who is the founder and president of “Love Does” a non-profit fighting injustices committed again children. The Family of Jesus by Karen Kingsbury Cancer Now What by Kenneth O. Haugh PhD. A practical guide for those with cancer and their loved ones. Catching the Wind by Melanie Dobson Historical novel set during WWII The Hope Jar AND The Forgiving Jar by Wanda Brunstetter Amish fiction. The Innkeeper’s Daughter by Michelle Griep Historical fiction How Big Is Love by Amy Parker Ages 2-6 Suggestions are always welcome and appreciated. SEPTEMBER 2019 NEWSLETTER WOW BUNKO— Thursday, August DEADLINE: 22 at 7:00 p.m. Bring your food pantry or share table items. Also THURSDAY, bring a friend and enjoy an evening AUGUST 22 of Christian fellowship, fun and food! Volume 11, Issue 8 Page 5 COUNCIL MEETING SUMMARY June 11, 2019—7 pm The Immanuel Church Council met July 16 with 8 of 14 members present.
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