THE IMMANUEL INFORMER

Immanuel Lutheran Church

604 Lafayette Avenue

Story City, Iowa 50248

515.733.4972

E-mail address - immanuel@iowatelecom.net

Website - www.immanuelstorycity.org

Ministers - All Members

Senior Pastor - Stephen Anenson

Associate Pastor - Kurt Jensen

Office Secretary - Sheila Schaefer

Custodian - Shelly Nibe

Missionaries:

Tim & Paula Tjernagel, Spain

Pastor Randy Hansen, ISU

Gene & Ginger McClugage, Family Life

Kevin & Susana B, India

Doug & Amy Nunziato, Spain

Pastor Andy & Monica Coyle, Ukraine

Regular Office Hours

Monday - Thursday

8:30 A.M. - 12 noon, 1 P.M. - 4 P.M.

Friday 8:30 A.M. - 12 noon

Sunday Morning Schedule

9:00 A.M. Coffee Fellowship (Narthex)

9:30 A.M. Worship Service

10:30 A.M. Coffee Fellowship (Social Hall)

June 2013

MISSION STATEMENT Building Strong Relationships in Christ,

And Making Him Known to All.

“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine

and puts them into practice is like a wise man who

built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the

streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that

house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation

on the rock.” (Mt. 7:24-25)

If you live in Iowa you would try not to buy a house in

a flood plain. You would also put a sump pump in

your basement. We do the best we can to avoid having

water in our basements. That has been a difficult job

these last days as the rain has continued to fall and has

saturated the ground.

How do we prepare for the storms of life that often

come unexpectedly? We make sure that our

foundation and purpose for life is built solidly on the

promises of God that we find in the scriptures. If we

trust God to meet our needs, He promises to give us

peace and stability in the midst of the winds that blow

through our lives. I trust that your faith will be built

upon the solid rock of ages, our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Ask him to strengthen your faith today.

This summer why not make an effort to be in church

each week. There are some very special worship times

planned that, we pray, will enhance your relationship

with Christ and give you power to face the

uncertainties of life. Pastor Anenson

Celebrating our 115th Anniversary in 2013

Pastoral Acts

Funerals

Louise Tungesvick - May 10

Beverly Hansen - May 18

Michael Baker (non-member) - May 22

Baptisms

Haidyn Clare Oberender, daughter of

Tyler & Halli Oberender - May 19

Nathan Perez Frette, son of Ryan &

Noemi Frette - May 26

Please remember these families

in your prayers.

Financial Report - April

Fund Beginning

Balance Receipts Expenditures

Ending

Balance

Current & Mission Fund 40,393.72 24,831.89 31,778.50 33,447.11

Improvement Fund (includes

money for electrical upgrade) 17,626.36 6,395.00 10,440.00 13,581.36

Missionary Support Fund -453.16 1,005.00 1,691.67 -1,139.83

Memorial Fund 12,080.44 104.95 5,109.56 7,075.83

Ministry Fund 3,280.44 196.00 144.74 3,331.70

June Ministry Volunteers

Ushers:

Gary & Sue Trampel, Jason

Thompson, Chris McIlrath, Steve &

Miriam Skartvedt

Greeters:

June 2 Lois Stevenson, Marge

Michaelson

June 9 John & Patty

Rathmacher

June 16 Mike & Sue Valen

June 23 Roger & Lois Oakland

June 30 Willard & Janet Oppedal

Readers:

June 2 Judy McIlrath

June 9 Iva Gejdosova

June 16 Sue Trampel

June 23 Roger Oakland

June 30 Deb Lage

Women’s Bible Study for Summer

This summer the pastors will lead a

three part Bible Study for the women of

our church. The June study will be

Tuesday, June 18 at 2 P.M. in the Social

Hall. Everyone is welcome. Bring your Bible!

Special Congregational Meeting

A Special Congregational Meeting will be held

Sunday, June 2, following the 9:30 A.M. worship

service to vote on the recommendation of the

church council to restore to the Immanuel Staff a

full time person for the position of Youth and

Education Ministry Coordinator. (Each member

household should have received a letter concerning

this meeting and the details of this position. Let the

church office know if you did not get one. All

confirmed members are encouraged to attend this

meeting.)

115th Anniversary Directory Our new pictorial directory has arrived! All those who

had their picture in the directory will get a free copy. Other

members are welcome to purchase a directory for $5. The

directory may be picked up following worship or by stopping

at the church office during office hours.

Note: One of our member families has given $1,000 as seed

money for the salary of this new staff position to show how

important they believe this ministry is to our congregation.

Update on Electrical Upgrade

Our electrical service has been transferred to our

new system. All that is left to do is install the new

fixtures for the lights above the altar and the lights

shining on the stained glass window. About $15,000 is

still needed to completely pay for this upgrade. Thanks

to all of you who have contributed to the electrical

upgrade fund.

Open House Bridal Shower

An open house shower is planned

for Natalie Miller, bride-to-be of Tyler

Whipple, on Sunday, June 2 at 2 P.M.

in the Immanuel Lutheran Church

social hall. Please consider this your

invitation to celebrate. Those attending are asked to

bring or wear something from their wedding.

Seasoned Souls

Steve and Miriam Skartvedt will be hosting our

next Seasoned Souls gathering on Saturday, June 29 at

5:30 P.M. Their address is 1039 8th Street in Story

City. (They live right across the street from the North

Park.) Meat, table service and drink will be provided.

If your last name begins with letters A-L, please bring

a salad to share. If your last name begins with letters

M-Z, please bring a dessert. A sign-up sheet will be

posted closer to the date. Any questions, please contact

Corine Nordeen at 733.4089 or Jaynee Christian at

733.2710. All Seasoned Souls are welcome!

We want to thank all those who have served as volunteers in any

way during this past school year. We are thankful for those who

worked with our youth—as teachers of Sunday School, Trinity, or

Confirmation classes or as helpers with any of our youth groups, or

youth choirs.

Thank you also to those who have served as ushers, greeters,

readers, and nursery attendants this past year.

We appreciate all those who have helped in the church office to

put together bulletins, newsletters, and other special mailings.

A special thanks to all choir members and to those who provide special music for our worship services,

those who prepare communion, those who help with small work projects around the church, such as repairs,

planting and maintaining flower and bushes, those who work in the church library, those who put up

banners and change paraments, and those who are always so willing to serve or prepare food for funerals,

coffee fellowship, or for other gatherings.

Thank you to those who serve in leadership, such as church council members, church boards and

committee members, the Women’s Ministry Group, Stephen Ministers, quilters and all those others who

volunteer in other ways.

We are glad you are using your God-given talents in wonderful ways.

A Summer Tour Through Galatians Paul began his letter by saying, “you foolish

Galatians.” Why is Paul so upset? It seems his

Christian friends in Galatia were listening to the

wrong voices and the core message of the Gospel

was being compromised.

Are Paul’s concerns still relevant in our culture

today? What are the core beliefs he calls us to hold

on to?

The pastors will explore this letter in a new

sermon series in the coming weeks. The schedule

is below. It may be helpful to read each chapter

during the week before it is dealt with in the

sermon. You won’t want to miss any of these

messages.

June 2 – Chapter 1

June 9 – Chapter 2

June 16 – Chapter 3

June 23 – Chapter 4

June 30 – Chapter 5

July 7 – Chapter 6

Other special services this summer include:

June 16 - Day Camp kids and Riverside Staff

share songs

July 14 - Our 115th Anniversary Celebration

July 28 - Tim & Paula Tjernagel, our

missionaries in Spain, will be with us

August 18 - The “Pride of Iowa” Barbershop

Chorus will present, “A Sermon in

Song.”

Riverside Bible Camp

Every youth from Immanuel who attends a week

of summer Bible Camp receives a $100 scholarship

from the congregation. Any youth attending Alpha

Camp receives a $50 scholarship.

Gifts can be given throughout the year to our

Camp Scholarship Fund. Please make the check out

to Immanuel, but mark it for the fund. A week of

camp now costs about $400.

Please be in prayer for all the campers, counselors,

and other full-time staff that will be at Riverside

Bible Camp this summer. Many campers are already

signed up from Immanuel! Please pray that all the

staff and campers will experience the presence and

power of our Lord Jesus Christ!

Note: Anyone wanting to attend camp, but in need

of further financial help in order to attend, should let

either of the pastors know. We want to give everyone

an opportunity to go to camp!

Upcoming Activities at Riverside Bible Camp -

Check the bulletin board or check out the Riverside

website (www.Riverside LBC.org) for more

information on the following:

Family Camp July 2-5

Public Mime Showings July 4, July 26

Riverside 5K Walk/Run August 3

Quilt Auction August 3

Riverside Fall Golf Classic August 23

Women’s Retreat September 21-22

Thank you

Thank you to John Johnson for scraping and

painting the railings on either side of the steps

going up to the wood doors of the sanctuary.

Thanks also to Treanna Richie for filling our

planters on the south side of the church with

beautiful plants and flowers. Special thanks to

Edgar Christian and the other members who

have trimmed our bushes and put mulch around

them.

Holy Communion

There will be a short service of Holy

Communion following the worship service on

Sunday, June 16. We realize that some of our

members are gone for communion on the first

Sunday of the month. Come, even if you simply

would like to participate in the sacrament again

this month.

Baptism Preparation Class

If you are planning to request a baptism at

Immanuel in the months ahead, there will be a

baptism preparation meeting for parents

Tuesday, June 4 at 7 P.M. Please contact the

church office if you plan to attend.

Prayer Time begins on June 9

“Ask and it will be given to you, seek and you

will find, knock and the door will be opened to

you.” Luke 11:9 To add to our prayer ministry

at Immanuel, the deacons have called for a time

of prayer to be held from 9-9:15 A.M. in the

chapel each Sunday beginning June 9. This will

be an informal time of prayer for the worship

service and for other needs and concerns you

bring to the group. The pastors will lead.

Everyone is welcome.

Family Potluck BBQ at the Jensens! Join us at 324 Elm on Saturday, June 15th,

starting at 4:00 p.m. We'll enjoy lawn games,

good food and great conversation. Bring your

own lawn chair, beverages and a dish to pass.

We'll grill hot dogs around 5:00. Call or email

the church office to let us know how many to

plan for. Come for a great time hanging out

together! Rain location: Immanuel Social Hall.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Emily Jacobson, who graduated

from Princeton Theological Seminary on May 18 and

Jonathan Anenson, who graduated from Bethel

Seminary in St. Paul on June 1. He is serving at Hope

- Des Moines, a satellite church of Lutheran Church of

Hope in West Des Moines. Congratulations also to

Andy Hermanson, son of Al & Karen Hermanson who

also graduated from Bethel Seminary on June 1. He

has been called to be on the pastoral staff at Lutheran

Church of Hope as well.

Special Offering for Lutheran Disaster Assistance

On Sunday, May 26, we took a special offering for

the victims of the Oklahoma tornado. If you would

like to donate, please write a check to Immanuel and

put “Lutheran Disaster Assistance” on the memo line.

"There are many little ways to enlarge your

child's world. Love of books is the best of

all." ~ Jacqueline Kennedy

The summer months are upon us. The children

are home from school and the days are a little

more relaxed and unscheduled. This is a good

time to stop by the Church Library, with your

children, and find a good book to read aloud

together or to have them read to you to keep up

the skills they learned at school.

Find a book of children’s activities in the

649.1 section, and have some fun together. Find

a DVD to watch with your children for a Mom

(Dad) & Me time or a Family Movie Night Event.

ON THE CHILDREN'S BOOK SHELVES

Wait Until Then by Randy Alcorn – A picture

book about Heaven. It’s a heartwarming story

that indirectly answers childlike questions about

heaven in story form.

Ronnie Wilson’s Gift by Francis Chan –

When Ronnie Wilson learns of Jesus’ sacrifice,

he wants to give Jesus a gift too. But how can

he get it to heaven? A story about giving,

loving, sharing and being thankful.

The Couch Potato Caper by Doug Peterson –

The Veggie Detectives, Bob and Larry, are in

search of Laura Carrot who has been taken

prisoner by the “Couch Potatoes.” The story

helps kids learn that laziness doesn’t pay. We

have a number of books in the Veggie Town

Values series: lessons on serving others, giving,

perseverance, patience, being responsible,

making peace, and being generous.

The Incredible Discovery of Lindsey Renee by Joni Eareckson Tada – This story is a

reminder that God does great things with our

small sacrifices.

Thank You for this Day by Debbie O’Neal

Trafton – Book contains action prayers, songs

and blessings for every day.

You will find many more great reads on the

children’s bookshelves. Check it out! DVDs for

children are on the desk in the library.

Have a GREAT summer reading, celebrating and

enjoying your family.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Judge Story’s Theatrical Troupe proudly presents

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”

June 5-8 at 7 P.M. and Sunday, June 9 at 1:30 P.M.

at the Historic Story Theatre/Grand Opera House in

Downtown Story City. Advanced Ticket Sales for

reserved seating are available at Norsemen Realty for

$13. Several of our members are involved in this

production.

Promise Keepers 2013

Where: UNI Dome in Cedar Falls

When: July 19 & 20

Theme: Awakening the Warrior

We invite all high school and adult men to

consider attending this powerful men’s conference.

Why not mark the dates on your calendar.

A Christian Father’s “Ten Commandments”

1. Thou shalt hold no other group more important than the family unit, in all thy ways being faithful to it.

2. Thou shalt teach thy sons and daughters to love, respect, and obey their parents.

3. Thou shalt be a loving and considerate husband.

4. Thou shalt not speak in a manner unbecoming to a Christian man.

5. Thou shalt make Sunday a day set aside for God and worship as a family.

6. Thou shalt provide for thy family - spiritually, physically, and emotionally.

7. Thou shalt promote and lead family worship in thy home.

8. Thou shalt be honest in all thy dealings.

9. Thou shalt respect the desires and freedoms of thy family as individuals.

10. Thou shalt lead thy household, with a spirit of love.

Summary of May Council Meeting - May 9, 2013

Joint Council

President Joel Danielson led us in devotions.

Report of the Treasurer - Joel Gabrielson reviewed the income and

expense report. April income down a little with larger expenses

being the next installment for electrical upgrade and wifi.

Approximately $15,00-$20,000 left on the electrical and still hope

not to have to borrow for the balance of the electrical expenses.

Board Reports

Evaluated forums on possible YEMC position. Forums were

thorough and well presented. Need to confirm job description and

salary package of what we will present to the congregation for a

vote. Al Hermanson moved and Joel Gabrielson seconded to bring

before the congregation a vote on June 2 for restoring a full-time

YEMC position as recommended by the church council.

One additional new member approved.

Discussed serving summer coffees. Decide to create a signup

sheet. Mary Danielson will be responsible.

Discussed Anniversary Planning Committee for July 14.

Photographer - Susan Kinyon; Update History - Corine Nordeen;

Historical Timeline - Mike & Brenda Lykins, Lois Stevenson,

Julie Thompson, Fran Christian; Sketching the Story Interviews -

Kent Meier, Terry Thompson, Donna Teigland, Marsha Sweet,

Julie Thompson. Still need help with displays and anniversary

dinner. Jaynee will check out some places for catering.

Thanked Michelle Becker for her service to Immanuel.

Next meeting will be held Thursday, June 13.

Reports of Boards:

Trustees - Thursday, May 9 - 7:00 P.M.

Larry Fuhrman opened with prayer.

Discussed income and expenses, approved payment of all bills.

Pastor Anenson presented a list of needed repairs in different parts

of building.

a. Nursery needs refurbishing. Members of the congregation At

GCC Trivia Night won $400 and will donate it to the nursery.

Parsonage electric work - underground cable should be installed

very soon, inside wiring about half completed.

Electrical Project Update, Wi-Fi installed. Altar lights and east

stained glass window lights are ordered and will be installed in a

couple of weeks. All electrical is on the new service now. Exit

lights are being repaired.

Three new handicapped signs were discussed for the front of the

church.

Insurance update - Due to further deliberations on the costs and

coverage of the bidding insurance companies it was decided to

vote on the issue again. Brotherhood Mutual came in at a cost

saving of $800 a year and a cost savings of $2,500+ over our

current insurance coverage. Jeff Loots made the motion to switch

our insurance to Brotherhood Mutual, second by Larry Fuhrman.

Approved.

Summer lawn care - Motion to pay $50 per mowing to Tavender

Jones for the summer. Edgar Christian and Treanna Richie will

organize outside plantings conferring with Al Beck.

Discussed communication with members concerning financial

need for YEMC position.

Youth Board - Wednesday, May 1

The meeting was opened with prayer.

Summer programming was the main topic of discussion.

The Immanuel and St. Petri high school youth groups will have

joint gatherings in June, July and August with each church

organizing and hosting one event per month.

On July 13 the high school youth have a “mini-mission” trip

planned as they go to HOPE Ministries in Des Moines.

We have a volunteer adult interested in doing a summer program

for the middle school students—titled “Unplugged.” Volunteers

are needed.

Discussion was held on the process of exploring the possibility of

restoring a full-time youth ministries position at Immanuel. To

date, two congregational forums have been held with one forum

remaining on May 5th. Comments received during the forums have

been positive in regard to the need for the fulltime position to be

restored with many thoughtful questions related to how to

advertise the position, desired education and experience,

compensation, and how this staff position would work in

conjunction with the current committee structure and Immanuel

staff. The Youth Board agreed to request that the Church Council

schedule a date for a congregational vote on the issue.

Michelle Becker provided the Youth Board members with

information regarding summer programming. The Youth Board

members expressed their heartfelt appreciation to Michelle for the

time, energy, enthusiasm and love she has shown Immanuel’s

youth over the last two years and wished her well in her summer

role at Riverside Bible Camp.

Deacons - Thursday, May 9

Terry Thompson opened with prayer.

Update on Stephen Ministry plans. Gayle Tate and Pam Maurer

are new Stephen Ministry leaders. Class on Spiritual Gifts and

Stephen Ministry training will be offered this fall.

Upcoming special events.

a. June 10-13 - Vacation Bible School

b. June 16 - will have VBS students recap their time at VBS

c. June 29 - Seasoned Souls meeting at Skartvedts

d. July 23 at 7 p.m, our missionaries, Coyles will share

e. July 28 - during the 9:30 service the Tjernagels will speak.

New Prayer Ministry. Going to have prayer time before worship

service starting June 9, 9-9:15 A.M. in chapel. Anyone is

welcome.

Report from Mission Committee. They have determined where to

distribute funds from the undesignated mission fund.

Discussion on YEMC process. The scheduled meetings went well,

were very informative, and validated the need for a YEMC.

Website should be up by end of month.

The wireless WiFi is now in operation.

Board of Education - Thursday, May 2

Meeting started with an opening prayer.

Spring Mission Project - Project going well. Extra t-shirts tie dyed

will be going to the orphanage in Guatemala.

Bibles were ordered for the 2nd graders whose families were

interested in their child receiving them. They will receive them on

Sunday, May 12. Pastor Kurt will be having My Bible Stepping

Stone classes for the second and third graders and their parents, for

the children to learn how to use their Bibles. Classes will start in

the fall after Rally Sunday, and will run for 8 weeks during Sunday

School time.

Vacation Bible School - Enrollment forms have been handed out.

Plans are to have the VBS kids sing during the Sunday, June 16

service with the camp counselors.

Rally Sunday - Planning to have a more family friendly event.

Games and kid friendly fare are planned.

Discussed curriculum for the fall. Discussed having an emphasis

on the Ten Commandments, the Creed, Lord’s Prayer this year.

Discussed teachers for the fall, and getting those in place over the

summer.

Cathy McKim has graciously agreed to do the Christmas program

this coming year.

New Member Sunday - May 5, 2013

On Sunday, May 5 we welcomed 5 people into our Immanuel fellowship through letter of transfer and

adult confirmation. They are pictured below with their families.

John & Jackie Arthur John & Sandra Kowalik, Seth Eric & Jocelyn Lowe, Kenadi

On Mother’s Day, May 12, our Junior Choir and Sunday School Choir presented a

special program during the worship service. They are wearing their tie-dyed T-shirts

that they made during Sunday School. Cathy McKim is the director. Alli Billings is

the accompanist.

Immanuel, St. Petri and Bergen HS youth groups will

be joining forces this June, July and August.

June 2nd at Immanuel from 6-7:30 p.m. Mark your calendar for:

Minute to Win It! Challenge July Youth Group ~ July 7 & 21

Pizza July “mini” Mission trip to

June 23rd at St. Petri from 6-7:30 p.m. Hope Ministries ~ July 13th

Lawn games

BBQ

Welcome Fall 2013 Freshman to HS Youth Group!

Summer youth group events are open to incoming HS Freshmen thru our 2013 grads!

Junior High Youth (For those going into 5th-8th Grade) – Unplugged and Connected.

Turn off your electronic devices and join us Wednesday mornings, June 19, June 26, July

10, July 17, and July 24 from 10-12. There will be arts and crafts, cooking, games, recreation,

field trips and Christian fellowship. Sign up by calling the church office (733.4972) or Karen

Waline (733.5106). Space is limited, so sign up ASAP.

Do you love hanging out with kids?

Do you want have some fun?

Do you have a hour or two to donate your time?

If so, do we have an opportunity for you! The Youth Board is in need of volunteers to help

supervise Middle School and High School youth gatherings this summer. Volunteer for 1, 2 or

more dates!

High School Middle School June 23rd, 6 to 7:30 pm June 19th & 26th, 10 am to noon

July 7th, 6 to 7:30 pm July 10th, 17th & 24th, 10 am to noon

July 21st, 6 to 7:30 pm

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Immanuel Lutheran Church

604 Lafayette Avenue

Story City, Iowa 50248

Address Service Requested

Non-Profit Org.

U.S. Postage

Paid Story City, Iowa

Permit No. 44

Immanuel Day Camp

A Christ-centered, high energy, devoted Riverside staff will once again lead

Day Camp at Immanuel June 10-13. Day Camp is a great way for youth to

experience God through Bible studies, music, recreation and crafts. The theme

for the week is “REMEDY” based on 1 John 4:10. Day Camp is for kids

entering grades 1st through 6th grade. It goes from 9-2 each day. Registration

forms were handed out during Sunday School. They are also available in the

church office. Day Camp is open to any kids in the community so encourage

your son or daughter to bring a friend! Please return registration forms to the church office by

Monday, June 3. This gives us an approximate count to plan for activities and classes. You

may still register children at the start of Day Camp on June 10.

A preschool class for children ages 3-5, who have not attended kindergarten also is being

offered. We do ask that your child be potty-trained. The preschool program runs from 9-11:30

on the same dates as Day Camp and includes a curriculum with the same theme.

There are many ways for you to serve the Lord and get involved to make sure Day Camp is a

great success! We still are in need of host families for our Riverside staff, meal providers for

the Riverside staff, snack providers, and helpers, high school age and above.

If you can help in anyway, please contact:

Church office: immanuel@iowatelecom.net or 733.4972

Patty Rathmacher: rathj@mchsi.com or 733.4779

Jaynee Christian: jlchristian@hotmail.com or 733.2710