The August Giving Tree ministry will be for school supplies. Working with Oxford-Orion FISH, donations of money and school supplies will be collected during the month and dedicated on Sunday, August 29th. These donations will be delivered to FISH for distribution to families who cannot afford to buy school supplies.
For the month of July we focused on the UCC mission “The Christmas Fund.”
For decades, the Christmas Fund — formerly known as “Veterans of the Cross” — has helped provide supplemental monies for pension and health insurance premiums to low-income retirees. At Christmas, the offering provides gift checks to hundreds of annuitants, but it also provides emergency assistance to clergy and lay employees and their families throughout the year.
On Sunday, June 27th, the sermon was given by the Interim Conference Minister Thom Webster. After the service there was a special luncheon followed by a special workshop headed by Thom Webster dealing with “What Drives Immanuel?”Thanks to everybody who helped at Immanuel’s Spring Rummage Sale on Friday, June 18th and Saturday, June 19th. Unsold items were donated to the Salvation Army.
Rev. Habermehl
On Sunday, June 6th, Immanuel helped celebrate Rev. Arthur Habermehl’s 50th anniversary of his Ordination. Rev. Habermehl is the Pastor Emeritus of our church and served here for 33 years from 1966 to 1999.
On Sunday, May 23, 2010 our church celebrated two big events in the life of the Church.
Pentecost is the birthday of the Christian church. We also celebrated five members of our church’s youth who have completed classes and were confirmed as members of our congregation. Congratulations to Errol Donaldson, Skye Donaldson, Chase Donaldson, Seth Hanft and Alex Hanft on as they become active participants in the life of our church family.
Confirmation Class Helps in Fundraiser
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Hats Off to the Immanuel Congregational Church Youth Group for exceeding their goal of $600 and raising a total of $748 and 75 pounds of canned goods to donate to Oxford/Orion FISH. The Immanuel Youth Group thanks the community for their generous support during the four pancake suppers.
Habitat for Humanity Spring Volunteer Fair
Saturday, March 27th
10 a.m. to noon
150 Osmun, Pontiac
Habitat for Humanity Spring Volunteer Fair is for anyone with an open heart and mind who wants to learn more about new Volunteer Opportunities and more about what it takes to build a house and become a homeowner. The Fair will feature information, games, prizes, one-to-one conversations with each specific Habitat department, a backstage tour of Habitat’s facilities and a chance to pursue a way to make a difference in Oakland County in 2010 and beyond.
To RSVP call 248-338-1843
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Nope, that’s not a typo… Since 1999, the Souper Bowl of Caring has utilized Super Bowl Weekend to mobilize youth to fight hunger and poverty in their local communities. This year, Immanuel youth are hosting a Souper Bowl event on Sunday February 7th – you can purchase a bread bowl filled with your choice of delicious soups or chilis for only $6.
100% of the proceeds from this event will be sent directly to the United Church of Christ Haiti Relief Fund
You can donate during the Souper Bowl Festivities in church on Sunday, February 7th, or you can go online and make a donation by clicking on the IMMANUEL SOUPER BOWL LINK
