In This Issue: 2 From Our Associate Pastor A Note from Our Music Director 3 November Birthdays & Anniversaries 4 Bible Studies & Sunday School 5 Prayers, Finances, Flowers 6 November 2020 Worship Helpers’ Schedule 7 November 2020 Calendar 8 Service Reminders 9 Youth Group News Christmas Caroling 10 LCFS Collection 11 Cookie Walk

November

2020 Immanuel Monthly

Making more and stronger disciples of Jesus Christ through

the power of the Holy Spirit.

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH & PRESCHOOL 522 S. CHURCH STREET — WATERLOO, IL — 618.939.6480

immanuelwaterloo@gmail .com — immanuelwaterloo.org

From Our Administrative Pastor…

Greetings in Christ,

Let’s be honest...people are depressed. Or at least out of sorts. Many people are upset for any number of reasons. I would list the various reasons, but we don’t have that kind of space or time in the context of this newsletter. And, honestly, every reason we have to be upset isn’t the point. Too often we spend more time than we ought to spend talking about all of the bad and bemoaning our circumstances rather than doing what we’re called to do as Christians.

As Christians, we proclaim Christ and give thanks to God daily in all circumstances (1 Thess 5:18)...even when times are rough and even when people aren’t doing things the way we think they ought to be done. We certainly acknowledge sad times, we mourn with those who mourn, and cry out to God in all honesty when our hearts are breaking, but not to the exclusion of giving thanks to God. The Psalter isn’t shy about praising God and encouraging you and me to give thanks to God as well. Just take a look at Psalm 107, 118, and 136 to name a few. Even the lament psalms conclude by praising God’s goodness. This has certainly been a year to remember and yet there are reasons, even now, to give thanks to God for His goodness and mercy. Even now we praise God after praying in our times of need.

Did you wake up today? Awesome! Did you eat today? Great! Did you see a ceiling over your head when you woke up? Perfect! “But I don’t have _______.” Okay. Then give thanks to God for what you do have and pray in your need. God has given us many gifts and yet we’re

tempted to replace contentment and giving thanks with consternation and complaints.

At church this year the holiday season will feel strange compared to times past. We look forward to Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day (as well as Easter, but we’re not talking about Easter in November) as those times of the year when there are a few hundred voices joined in worship and praise rather than 50-100 on a given weekend. We look forward to the fellowship and the extra music, and various traditions. Many of those things won’t be the same this year in light of what’s going on in our world. We’ll have smaller numbers at our holiday services, at least an extra Christmas Eve service, no children’s service, and less of our normally added musical beauty.

“It’s just not going to be the same.” You’re right. It won’t be. You have not called me here to give sugarcoated words of encouragement. You’ve called me and Pastor Troup to speak the truth. The truth is, there is sickness. The truth is, there are people who are scared. The truth is that God’s gifts continue to be here for us. Christ’s body and blood still forgive every one of your sins. Your harsh words to that person online. Your angry thoughts while listening to the news. Your fearful attitude while dealing with this time of the pandemic. All of it is still forgiven through Christ who calls you out of fear and into peace. Christ continues to call you to turn from anger, fear, and selfishness to faith in Him where there is life. Our hope is not rooted in our traditions.

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(Jesus said,) “When you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.” Matthew 6:7-8

Dear Brothers and Sisters of Immanuel,

Believe it or not, I’ve already started my Christmas shopping. Because I have to give gift giving a lot of thought, I generally start my shopping early. Of course, like many husbands, I have a hard time finding gifts for my wife. Sometimes I buy gifts that I think she’ll like, but usually I need her to tell me what she wants or needs. She likes (kind of) the things I buy her on my own, but she likes it more when I get her the things she tells me to get. Telling me what she needs seems to work the best.

How different that is from the way God deals with us. According to Matthew 6:7-8, the Bible verse at the top of this page, God knows what we need before we tell him! Jesus seems to be saying in this Bible verse, “Listen, children of God. You don’t have to go on and on about what you need when you pray to your Father. You don’t have to say, ‘Please, please, please,’ or give him a hundred reasons for why you need what you’ve requested. God knows what you need. God knows what you need even before you ask him.”

How true that is! God knows us inside and out. He knows our likes and dislikes. He knows what we need and what we don’t need. What’s more, he’s on our side. He’s ready and willing to give us what we need. In the words of Paul in Phil. 4:19, “My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”

Does that mean God gives us everything we want? No. Sometimes the things we want aren’t good for us. And sometimes the things we want aren’t things that fit in with the roles God has given us. I mean, I’d like to be fabulously wealthy, but how would that fit in with my role of being a pastor? They just don’t seem to go together. Rather than give us what we want, God gives us what we truly need. That’s why the Holy Spirit granted us the gift of enlightenment. So we would recognize our sinfulness. That’s why he granted us the gift of repentance. So we would turn from our sin and look to him for forgiveness. That’s why he granted us the gift of faith. So that we would depend on our Savior Jesus for forgiveness and eternal life with God. Because of Jesus’ saving work, God grants us all the blessings of heaven! He gives us everything we need.

With this in mind, our prayers are joyful, stress relieving and full of thanksgiving to God. We still pray for what we need. It’s helpful to go to the Lord with our needs. It helps us remember that God’s in charge. God’s the source of all our blessings. But we’re not stressed out when we go to God with our needs. We don’t have to beg like a dog for a bone or bombard the Lord with thousands of words. God knows us. He knows what we really need. He gives us what we really need. Or, as Paul put it in Rom. 8:32, “Will not God, who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, graciously give us all things?” To God be the glory! God bless you richly!

Love in Christ,

From Our Associate Pastor…

A Note from Our Music Director… Christmas Caroling in December... In the past, Immanuel members and friends have gone Christmas caroling to area nursing homes in two large groups. This year, caroling will look a bit different due to the Covid virus. Singing in small groups to various members (not in nursing homes) will take place on Sunday, December 13th. Those interested in caroling will need to sign up by November 27th so that people/places can be assigned. Carolers do not have to meet at church as in the past; individuals/small groups can determine when on the Sunday afternoon they wish to head out for caroling. Once assignments have been made, carolers will be provided with names/addresses and song sheets...and, carolers are free to bring their own bells to ring! Please consider this opportunity to share the "JOY" of Christmas with others. Serving Him, Please fill

out & return the form on

page 9 or in your weekly

bulletins.

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November Birthdays & Anniversaries Parish Leaders

Pastors: Rev. Merritt Demski, 847-254-9666 Administrative Rev. Dr. Tony Troup, 618-340-8375 Associate

Church & School Staff: Lisa Clamors, 618-719-4954 Office Secretary Ann Frank, 314-346-7413 Music Director Sandy Mueller Church & Ed Bldg Custodian Linda Polansky, 618-980-3475 Preschool Director Deborah Joellenbeck Preschool Aide/Custodian

Church Council: Wayne Collmeyer, 618-719-7235 President Jason Valerius, 314-920-8907 Vice-President Cathie Collmeyer, 314-749-3772 Secretary David Powell, 618-974-9222 Treasurer Harry Thompson, 618-792-8326 Financial Secretary Taryn Niemeyer, 618-719-7520 Christian Education Wayne Hargrave, 618-719-6748 Church Properties open Evangelism/Fellowship Sandy Mueller, 618-420-1373 Social Ministry Jason Valerius, 314-920-8907 Spiritual Ministry Pat Kelly, 636-373-2967 Stewardship Cathy Whelan, 618-612-3150 Youth Ministry

Other Volunteers: Lisa Clamors Sunday School Superintendent Marilyn Collette Head Sacristan Stephanie Brandt Sacristans Diana Heins Valerie Zeisset Sandy Thompson Flower Coordinator

Field Education Student: Hayden Brown, 2nd year 309-231-2183

Have you ever thought about joining one of

Immanuel's Boards or committees? If so, please contact the appropriate person listed above.

Happy Birthday to… 1 Christy Gardner Jase Gregory Allen Jacobs Brooklyn Kubelka Bob Vernier 2 Madi Richards Aaron Thompson 3 Debra Bergman Carson Filipiak Lois Ruff 4 Elijah Bell Wayne Englert 5 Ben Hart Madalyn Hart Jackson Luter Louise Nobbe Bobby Rehmer Alaina Stumpf 6 Eli Blakeslee 7 Norine Stumpf Demi Gardner 8 Janet Goessling Elliot Saunders Mackenzie Wiegand 9 Loralei Griffin Jimmy Heise JT Heise 11 Tara Bryan Miranda Schmidt 12 Ed Arras Rose Exum 13 Matthew Altes Craig Mehner Valerie Zeisset 14 Trinity Drewes Ann Frank Ethel Kurfman Mason Wilhelm 15 Carolyn Henry 16 Kendra Goldschmidt Mark Gruber Declan Land 17 Aaron Lloyd 18 Barbara Altes Ryan Bommarito Paul Broske Lucas Garner Joshua Kruse Howard Shive 19 Sami Wheat 20 Joey Birrittier Jeanette Moeller Elden Niemeyer Noah Simms J Weihl 21 Ali Kloeppel

22 Adam Gaitsch Jay Pryor Gerry Ritzel 23 Sandy Bequette Mitchell Rubemeyer Mya Voges 24 Robert Rehmer Wyatt Stumpf 25 Ellie Hergenroeder Sharon Osterhage 26 Wayne Menke Sam Metzger Sidney Metzger Edward Stanglein 27 Robert Prange Cindy Troup 28 Jay Carr Timothy Ervin 29 Eddie Arras Carolina Bradley Karen Ruesler 30 Benjamin Braun Tiffany Harbison Collin Neeman Kirsten O’Brien

Happy Anniversary to… 3 Joseph & Millie Powers (2) 5 Chuck & Kelley Keller (38) 6 Dennis & Dawn Clamors (33) Kevin & Cindy O’Brien (39) 9 Bill & Sandra Stueve (46) 12 Dan & Breanna Parrott (4) 14 Nick & Ashley Hoeffken (11) 17 Marvin & Carolyn Henry (58) 18 Dusty & Lindsey Dethrow (14) 23 Grant & Barbara Melliere (36) 24 Bob & Sharon Rehmer (57) 26 Roger & Laura Kinzinger (37) Mike & Pam Lloyd (26) Elden & Taryn Niemeyer (37) 28 Robert & Marilyn Collette (56) 29 Harry & Reina Thompson (40) 30 Mark & Kim Arbeiter (24)

God’s continued blessings to all who are

celebrating in November!

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Elders‘ Shepherding Program

(Families whose last name begins with) Board of Social Ministry: November: LCFS Foster Children Christmas Gifts

Due to Covid, the gift collection is canceled for 2020 but they are still driving a Christmas Drive to collect monetary donations to support these children. See page 11 for more details, and please consider helping out in this way!

Bi-County Backpack Program: This is an ongoing collection that supports children in Red Bud, Valmeyer, and Waterloo throughout the year. See the weekly bulletins for a list of items needed, and place those donations in the collection box in the narthex. Thank you!

Sunday School: November: Lutheran Hour Ministries

Each month, the Sunday School classes take a monetary offering for a specific charity. Thank you to all of the Pre-K through 8th grade students that contribute to these collections each month!

Monthly Collections

For Men: • Tuesdays at 6:30

am at Triada Advisors in Columbia. The group is studying Ecclesiastes and is led by Pastor Troup.

For All Adults: • Sundays at 9:00 am

in the overflow room. Led by Pastor Troup.

• Sundays at 9:00 am in the church basement kitchen. Led by Scott & Jen Janssen and Tim Scheibe, this class has a faith development and parenting focus. Feel free to bring your little ones, too!

• Wednesdays at 9:30 am in the overflow room. Led by Pastor Demski.

For Pre-K—College: • Preschool—2nd grade: Sundays at 9:00 am in the church

basement. Led by Pam Nagel, Sandy Mueller, Deborah Joellenbeck, and Lisa Clamors.

• 3rd—6th grades: Sundays at 9:00 am in the church basement. Led by Gayle Mesnarich & Melissa Wiegand.

• 7th & 8th grades: Sundays at 9:00 am in the multipurpose room. Led by Alan Stumpf. Parents are welcome to attend, too.

• High school and College-age: Sundays at 9:00 am in Pastor Demski’s office. Led by Pastor Demski.

A-B Rodney Clamors, 618-719-4023 C-D Alan Stumpf, 618-719-9033 E-Ha Scott Janssen, 214-629-6975 He-Hu Bob Polansky, 618-979-0918 J-K Tyson Bradley, 618-713-1913 L-Mel Kevin Wheat, 939-1985 Men-My Cal Neeman, 939-5137 N-P Elden Niemeyer, 939-7982 R-Sche Larry Taake, 939-4757 Schi-Sw Greg Wiegand, 618-410-1500 T-Wel Kevin Whelan, 939-1985 Wem-Z Aaron Thompson, 618-792-9652 Elders & Pastors: Jason Valerius, 314-920-8907 Have a question or would like to speak to your

elder, feel free to call him anytime.

Want to Stay Up to Date?

Go to our website (immanuelwaterloo.org) and

check it out! Be sure to subscribe to the calendar, and

you’ll have the most up to date info on Immanuel’s activities

and events. Also, check out all of the info available right on our home page. Notice that something is missing? Let us

know!

Please keep our people, our

community, our state, our

country, and our world in

your prayers during this

difficult and uneasy time.

God is with us always!

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In Our Prayers... Please note: The names listed below will remain on our public prayer list for two weeks unless the church office is notified otherwise. Thank you.

We Pray for our Fellow Parishioners: Millie Menke, Sandy Moore (MS), Perry Koch (nursing home), Ruby Muench (cancer), Iva Mesnarich (shut in), Wade Marshall (Alzheimer’s), Shirley Elmore (treated for cancer), Phyllis Lloyd (pacemaker), Alvera Jacobs (recovering from fall & broken hip), Dean Kohlmeier (very ill), Sara Schoenborn (anxiety), Lana Mueller (recovering at home), Roy Unterseh (Covid & at Mercy South) We Pray for Friends and Relatives of Parishioners: Michael Washausen, Nina Van Kamp (recovering from surgery), Ken Horn (cancer), Nicole Bachelier, Gordon Curd (dialysis), Steven Muench, Sarah Castelli, Glenda Manion, Pat Bolañius (dementia), Patrick Bolañius (cancer), Susan Martin (cancer), Dustin Traw (cancer), Jean Stroisch (cancer), Dale Mueller (stroke), Daryl Bense (dementia), Ruth Nagel (brain tumor removed), Greg Colbert (recovering from bicycle accident), Sue Poirot (gastric volvulus), Jean Leggett (very ill), Eleanor Krebel (leukemia), Pat Smith (brain tumor), Cindy Bachelier (health issues), Rev. Ralph Laufer (heart attack), Jim Rohe (cancer) We Pray for Those in the Service of Our Nation: Alicia Kirkley, Dustin Bender, Aaron Bommarito, Alex Naumann, Paul Doty, Erik Brandt We Pray for Our Missionaries and Special Missions: Immanuel’s Preschool, Immanuel’s Mission Team, Unity Lutheran Elementary School (East St. Louis, IL)

November 2020 Altar Flowers

All weekends are currently open. The 2020 Flower Chart is posted on the bulletin board in the narthex. Sign up for the weekend you would like! As your weekend approaches, Sandy Thompson, our flower coordinator, will contact you to give you more details.

September Finances

Total Deposits $ 33,705.41 Total Expenses $ 40,061.54 Over/(Short) $ (6,356.13)

September 30, 2020 Balances: Checking $ 50,020.72 Scholarship Fund $ 9,844.82 Discretionary Fund $ 4,122.48 Eggemeyer Memorial $ 4,625.00 Mueller Memorial $ 1,490.00 Loan $327,277.91

2020 Year to Date: Deposits $473,197.33 Expenses $444,991.12 Over/(Short) $ 28,206.21 Unpaid Obligations $ 0.00

CONTACT US AND STAY UP TO DATE! During this unusual and uncertain time, please know that Pastor Demski & Pastor Troup are available. Contact them directly by

phone or email. And, feel free to contact Ann and Lisa as well. Office hours are back to normal.

Pastor Demski—847-254-9666—pastor.demski@gmail.com Pastor Troup—618-340-8375—pastort@htc.net

Ann Frank—314-346-7413—afrank@htc.net Lisa Clamors—618-719-4954—immanuelwaterloo@gmail.com

When in our music God is glorified... ...continue to stay tuned, as previously mentioned in the past several month's newsletters and weekend notes, about Immanuel's music groups. This is a year of uncertainty regarding staying safe and healthy during the pandemic/virus we are facing. “Music

groups” have been on hold since March and “baby steps” are being considered as “extra music” is added into worship services. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns about Immanuel's Music Ministry and continue to pray for those involved in music leadership. To HIM be honor and praise! Ann Frank, Music Director

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November 2020 Worship Helpers

Saturday Accompanists:

11/7, 11/21, 11/28 Ron Jones

11/14

Joan Ruwald

Collator:

Diana Heins

ICE IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Due to the maintenance needed and the current Covid situation, the ice machine has been turned off until

further notice.

Do You Have an Email Address?

Did you know that you could be a good steward by receiving our newsletter via e-mail? Call or e-mail the church office and let Lisa know to

remove you from the mailing list and add you to the e-mail list.

Volunteers Needed! We are looking for a few more volunteers to serve at

Immanuel in various ministries & roles.

Altar Guild—Media Team—Ushers—Sunday School Teachers

If you would like to help out in any of these ways, please contact the church office.

ALUMINUM CANS We are NOT taking any aluminum cans

currently. Please recycle them on your own rather than dropping them off at Immanuel.

Thank you. We will let you know when we will begin taking these donations again.

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Want to Stay Up to Date? Go to our website (immanuelwaterloo.org) and check it out! Be sure to subscribe to the calendar, and you’ll have the most up to date info on Immanuel’s activities and events. Also, check out all of the info available right on our home page. Notice that something is missing? Let us know!

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Service Reminders:

Just a few important notes about our services. As

you are all aware, things change constantly, so please

continue to watch your weekly announcements &

emails.

1. There is currently no need to call ahead to attend

a service. Please note that the 5:30 & 7:45 services

tend to be less attended if you are wondering about

which service to attend.

2. Please wear masks upon entering and exiting.

We’ll have masks available, too. You can remove

them once you are seated and distanced. Please

continue to respect people’s space who wish to be

distanced.

3. Communion is celebrated at every service.

Individual cups & the common cup are offered at

each service as well.

4. While a few ushers will be present, the bulletins

& offering plate will continue to be on the table in

the narthex. Please pick up a bulletin as you

enter the sanctuary and place your offering and

attendance card in the plate either before or after

service.

5. For now, during our Sunday services, the ushers

will be in the narthex to greet you from a distance

and help where needed. They will also help to

direct families to the communion rail.

6. Jesus remains our focus—nothing has changed!

Praise be to God for sustaining His people now

and forever!

Updated as of September 29, 2020.

KFUO RADIO, AM850 & KFUO.ORG, a media ministry extension of LCMS congregations,

shares Christ for you on AM850 & kfuo.org via worship services, Bible and

theology studies, practical talk programs, and sacred music. You can find programs on

demand at kfuo.org and wherever you get your podcasts!

THANK YOU!

We would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for all you did for Roger. He received so many cards, well wishes, and words of encouragement over his 18-month courageous battle fighting cancer. As most of you know, it was very extensive at the time he was diagnosed in March 2019. We appreciate the memorials that were given in his honor, and many of these were designated for our church. Roger was a member of Immanuel his entire life and really loved his church family. And, these memorials have been set aside in a special fund for a needed project, which is being put in motion. Thank you to Pastor Demski and Pastor Troup for always visiting Roger and being so supportive of our family. Roger fought a long and hard battle to try to beat the cancer, and we had many days we thought he could. He never gave up and told us two days before his death that we couldn’t give up on him. He was still fighting, but his body could no longer fight. We are so thankful for having 18 more months with him after the initial hopeless diagnosis. His strong faith and trust in God carried him through! We are thankful he was granted peace by God and is no longer suffering, but we miss him so much. Please continue to keep our family in your prayers as we try to heal from our loss. May God bless you all! Ken & Nancy Schanz Rhonda, Eric, Charli & Tyler Major Angie, Jeff, Carson & Kennedy Filipiak

THANK YOU

We would like to thank everyone for your prayers, thoughts and well wishes during

this difficult time. We especially thank Pastor Demski and Pastor Troup for their

calls and support for our family.

God bless you all. The McDaniel Family

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BASIC helps the Jr High and High School members of our congregation grow together as the body of Christ. That happens primarily on Sunday mornings at the Divine Service and in Bible Study, but we also get together for fun, fellowship, and service activities throughout the year. Remember, youth group is for youth in grades 6-12, and your friends are always welcome! You can join the Immanuel BASIC Facebook group and email pastor.demski@gmail.com to be added to the weekly email list for the newest updates. Remember to join us on Sundays from 9-10 am for Bible study! Junior high meets in the multipurpose room and high school meets in Pastor Demski’s office. Sunday, Nov. 1st—12-2 pm—Pizza first (in the overflow room) then head to Oak Hill for another Chalk Bomb! All are welcome! Sunday, Nov. 15th—4-6:30 pm—Hangout at the Janssens’ house (2004 Stemler Road, Columbia) for a bonfire and games Watch the bulletins and Pastor Demski’s emails for info on our upcoming events!

BASIC Youth Group News!

Visit our website (immanuelwaterloo.org/preschool) or contact the office (939-6480 or

immanuelwaterloo@gmail.com) for more information or to get put on the

waiting list.

Immanuel’s Preschool

Fill out and return this form by Friday, November 27th to the church office. ____ Yes, I/we would like to be assigned people/places to carol to on Sunday, December 13th. Name(s) of carolers in your group ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Contact email &/or phone number for group (only one needed). The contact will be provided with names/places and song sheets for group.

_______________________________________

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Pastor Demski’s Letter… continued from page 1... Our hope is not founded on our favorite way of doing things. Our hope is established in Christ alone who has called you from death to life and for that we give thanks.

As we enter November, give thanks to God. Regardless of the outcome of elections. Regardless of family squabbles. Regardless of how the culture around you is dealing with COVID. Regardless of the violence in the world around us. Give thanks to God, for His steadfast love endures forever and that steadfast love came in the flesh to save your flesh...but I’m getting ahead of myself now. I’ll focus more on that in December.

Life is yours, freely given in Christ.

Go in peace. Nothing has changed!

If you have any questions, just let me know.

The Lord be with you!

JOIN US ON ZOOM & FACEBOOK LIVE!

Our 10:15 service as well as

various Sunday School classes, Bible studies, midweek classes and other meetings are

being shared on Zoom or Facebook Live in addition to in person. Would you like info on

how to participate through Zoom or Facebook Live? If so,

please contact the church office, and we’ll get you the info

you need.

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Immanuel’s 2020 Cookie Walk We are happy to host the annual cookie walk this year to benefit Immanuel’s Preschool. There will be a few changes due to COVID-19, but we are happy to offer cookies for sale which can be pre-ordered for pick up the weekend of December 12

th. A selection of Immanuel’s favorite cookie varieties will be baked in the church kitchen. The list of

cookies that will be available are listed here with a short description. Cookies will be sold at $4.00 per 1/2 pound. Order forms will be available in the church office and in the bulletin in November. Orders will be taken through Friday, Dec.4

th.

Christmas Decorated Cutout Cookies - Traditional Christmas cutout cookies in a variety of shapes decorated with different colors of icing and a variety of holiday and colored sprinkles. Cranberry Kris Kringle Cookies - Drop cookie loaded with dried cranberries, white chocolate chips and toasted pecans. Peanut Butter Blossoms - Peanut butter cookie rolled in sugar which is topped with a big chocolate Kiss when it comes hot out of the oven. Gingerbread Cookies - Traditional molasses flavored Christmas favorite cutout cookie decorated with icing. Chocolate Chip Cookies (no nuts) - Vanilla flavored drop cookie loaded with chocolate chips. Oatmeal Raisin Cookies - Chewy oatmeal vanilla drop cookie with raisins. Snowballs/Russian Teacakes - Round cookie made with finely chopped pecans rolled in powdered sugar. Thumbprints - Vanilla flavored cookie rolled in walnuts with a center depression containing a small dollop of jam added after baking. Gooey Butter Cookies - Soft vanilla and butter drop cookie rolled in powdered sugar prior to baking. Pecan Tassies - Small dainty cookie that looks a bit like a miniature pecan pie. It has a cream cheese crust with a filling made of chopped pecans, butter, and brown sugar. Spritz - Dainty almond flavored cookies made in a variety of shapes from a cookie press with candy sprinkles. Lemon Pistachio Slice-N-Bakes - This sliced refrigerator cookie is a mild lemon-flavored cookie rimmed with chopped pistachios and lightly drizzled with a lemon icing. It is a tasty diabetic cookie made with a sugar substitute. Springerles - Traditional German cookie. This distinctive cookie is a rolled rectangular cookie with the flavor of black anise (black licorice). The cookie is baked firm and is often dipped when eaten. Each type of cookies will be packed in plastic bags by the half pound. Orders placed will be filled by cookie walk volunteers in our tradition-al Styrofoam containers. Orders will be availa-ble to be picked up in the narthex on Saturday, Dec. 12

th, from 9-noon or after the services on

December 12th or 13

th.

If you would like to volunteer to help with do-nating supplies, baking, decorating cookies or packaging cookie orders, please call Taryn Niemeyer who is organizing the event this year. You can reach her on her cell phone at (618) 719-7520. Baking will be done at the church in the two weeks following Thanksgiv-ing. Watch the bulletin for more information. Thank you for understanding the need for this year’s changes. Remember, we are not asking the church members to bake at home this year, however we hope to return to our normal cook-ie walk format in 2021.

WORSHIP SERVICES

SATURDAY 5:30 pm

SUNDAY 7:45 am & 10:15 am

Holy Communion is celebrated at every service.

Individual and common cup is offered at each service as well.

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS

Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Pastor Troup’s day off is Monday.

Pastor Demski’s day off is Thursday.

Immanuel Lutheran Church 522 S. Church Street Waterloo, IL 62298

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