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Gretchen J. Bingea, Pastor - 707 W. Fort Street, Boise, Idaho, 83702 www.ilcboise.com - [email protected] - (208) 344-3011
February 2019
Volume 5, Issue 2
From the Pastor 1
Education Hour 2
Annual Meeting Highlights 2
Endowment Committee 2
Build Us Up, Lord! Update 3
Automatic Giving 3
Children & Youth 4
Acoustic Alchemy Studio 5
Bulletin Board 6
Social Ministry 7
Birthdays & Anniversaries 8
Meet the Council 8
Council Update 8
Financial Corner 9
Staff Directory 9
Worship Assistants 10
Readings & Psalms 10
Calendar of Events 11
Purpose & Principles 12
Inside this issue:
Inside Immanuel Monthly is published the last week of the month to keep members and friends informed.
Submit your articles by the 15th of each month to [email protected] for publishing the following month.
Inside Immanuel Monthly
Most holy God, the earth is filled with your glory, and before you angels and saints stand in awe. Enlarge our vision to see your power at work in the world, and by your grace make us heralds of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
From the Pastor By Pastor Gretchen J. Bingea
On January 27th, the first service in our almost finished Immanuel Sanctuary was held. There were 136 parishioners who came to celebrate the fruits of our Build Us Up, Lord! campaign. About 80 people stayed following worship for a light meal and the annual congregational meeting in our remodeled fellowship hall on the lower level. From all reports it was a glorious, joyful day!
Unfortunately, I was unable to be with you that day. My husband Will suffered a mild heart attack on Friday evening and we were in the hospital on Sunday. Thankfully he is now on the road to
recovery, and I’m grateful to Immanuel member and retired pastor Jim Grunow for leading worship in my absence, and to all of you for the prayers and good wishes.
While you were celebrating at Immanuel, I was reading a meditation written by a chaplain at the hospital as we awaited a procedure for Will. The reflection piece focused on the healing imagery in hospitals including an outside patio where patients enjoy the peaceful presence of a garden, flowing fountain, and fresh air; inspiring photographs on the wall; and a chapel with religious symbols to nurture faith. As the writer put it, “Everyone benefits when the beautiful and the symbolic, as well as the practical, is included in the building and its environment. Beauty and openness nourish the imagination and the depth of a person’s soul.”
Those words describe the benefits for our community of faith too. As we create spaces to accentuate beauty, wholeness, unity and intimacy, they help bring us together as the body of Christ to deepen our worship and fellowship. Please join me as we give glory to God for our new space with a special Dedication Service on Transfiguration Sunday, March 3, 4:30pm. We look forward to celebrating with one another, other churches, neighbors, and the wonderful architects, engineers, general contractors, sub-contractors, and suppliers who helped us realize our vision!
We Share God’s Gift Of
Love With All
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Sunday Education Hour Opportunities Refugee Assistance
Immanuel members have an opportunity to extend loving friendship and support to a newly arrived refugee family. The Betoubam
family arrived in Boise early this fall under the sponsorship of the International Refugee Committee. They were members of a Luther-
an church in their country of origin, the Central African Republic, and would like to attend Immanuel Lutheran. Please consider gath-
ering with a group of interested members on February 3rd, between services to discuss how we may best help this family. There are
specific things that they will need help such as transportation to Sunday morning services and support in more general
ways. Interested in helping? Please contact: Ellen Anderson [email protected], Jim Grunow [email protected] or
Matt Christman [email protected]. You don’t need to attend the meeting to volunteer to help.
Luther Heights
Join Kelly Preboski, Executive Director of Luther Heights Bible Camp, for an intergenerational activity between worship services on Sunday February 17th in the Thomas Chapel. This is intended for all ages and you do not need to have children with you to attend. Come and explore the theme verse for Luther Heights 2019 programming: "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God--what is good and acceptable and perfect" (Romans 12:2). Kelly will lead participants to discover what this Scripture verse means through discussion, creative activity and reflection time.
Annual Congregational Meeting Highlights
The Immanuel Congregational Meeting was held in the newly remodeled Fellowship Hall on Sunday, January 27, 2019.
Council President Jo Stensass conducted the meeting and approximately 80 members were in attendance. A new budget of
$329,977.20 for 2019 was approved. A motion to approve a new Endowment Fund Windfall Policy was approved. Any gift
(not designated for a specific purpose) equal to or exceeding $20,000 will be split 70% to the Endowment Fund and 30% to
non-Endowment needs as determined by the Church Council. Additionally a new Conflict of Interest Policy was approved and
will be added to the bylaws. It states no Church Council member will vote on any matter resulting in a financial benefit to their
family or household member. The members approved officially changing the name of the Overflow Room to the Hospitality
Room as it is used more often for hospitality and sounds welcoming. New council members were elected and Jan Gieselman
and Shane Maskalick were elected as Synod Representatives for 2019.
Endowment Committee Looking for Members Here’s your chance to make a long term impact on the mission work of Immanuel! The Church Council is now looking for members for the Endowment Committee who may have experience or skills in the following areas: Investment management Marketing and Communications Social Work Social ministry Non-profit management Education Fund raising Accounting Insurance Legal Banking It is anticipated that the Endowment Committee will hold monthly 2-hour meetings throughout 2019. They will review and recommend updates to the Mission Endowment Fund policies and procedures, seek Congregational input, and plan marketing and communica-tions to increase the Mission Endowment Fund which currently has a balance of $10,400. This is a wonderful opportunity to help secure Immanuel’s mission work and provide funding for future generations to share God’s gift of love with all! Please prayerfully consider this service work and indicate your interest to Council President, Les Gieselman. Once the Council has chosen the members, an announcement will be made and the new committee will begin its work.
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Build Us Up, Lord!
…“ all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 We are seeing the end of the construction at Immanuel, BUT until you have specific permission please do not move into or set up any area. This request is for safety reasons and so that we don’t impede the sub-contractors as they finish the punch-list items. We will let you know as each area is reopened and available for you. We expect the contractor and subs to be in the building for at least another two weeks to finish areas requiring corrective work. Please contact Mike Schmidt, Martin Hahle, Carolyn Korn or Lois Bauer – in that order – for specific permission to move into an area, even if it looks complete to you. We would also appreciate a call to the church office at 208-344-3011 or email [email protected] if you can volunteer some time to help. We have a lot of groups who need help setting up special spaces. When you call Sandy or Carolyn, you will be able to indicate if you have a talent or choice. They will try to match you with those who can benefit most from your help and abilities. Additionally, for those of you who have been storing items at your home, please email Carolyn Korn, our Parish Administrator, [email protected] or call 208-344-3011 with a description of the items you have been graciously storing and we will let you know when we are ready for you to return those items to the church. All talents given by God are blessings when shared, all prayers of gratitude are received with joy.
As of January 22nd, Immanuel members have pledged or given $1,110,871 to our Build Us Up, Lord! Campaign. We have been richly blessed and we invite you to share in Celebrating Generosity!
Automatic Giving Option If you are already using electronic payments in other areas of your life, you are encouraged to do so with your offerings to the church as well. When you use our online giving program it helps us plan for our ministry needs while providing consistent support over the year. To sign up, visit our newly refurbished Immanuel website at www.ilcboise.org. Click on the Give but-ton at the top of the page to set up automatic deductions from your checking, savings or credit card for one-time, weekly, semi-monthly or monthly donations. Of course, we gratefully re-ceive your gifts no matter how you choose to contribute.
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Children and Youth Ministries
Confirmation Classes are held at Hope Lutheran, 331 N Linder, Eagle from 12:30 to 3:30pm. Bring your own lunch. Parents are also invited to participate in the "Parent Partners” group that meets during Confirmation.
The next class is February 10th.
Summer Mission Trip! Grades 10 + and Up
June 12-21, 2019 ADULTS WELCOME!
This is another fun activity that is open to all youth grade 10 and up. We will be partnering with Hope Lutheran and other cluster churches to build houses in Mexico with Amor Ministries. This service opportunity is open for everyone! Please let Mary Riedl ([email protected]) if you are interested as soon as possible. The first information meeting will be held at Hope Lutheran on Sunday February 10th at 4pm.
Youth Retreat - Grade 7-12 February 15-17
Join with other cluster churches! Shepherd of the Val-ley is leading the winter retreat this year at the River Canyon Retreat Center in Garden Valley.
The cost is $30 per youth, and can be paid when you arrive to the retreat. Checks should be made out to Shepherd of the Valley with “Youth Winter Retreat” on the memo line. Please email Mary Riedl at [email protected] to sign up and get waiver forms. The deadline to sign up is February 7th.
When you turn in the forms, please also let Mary know if you have special dietary restrictions and if you will be driving to the retreat center yourself, if you’d like to join the caravan to the retreat center, or if your youth will be needing a ride from Shepherd of the Valley.
Elementary School Sunday School is starting again! The planned dates are February 3, March 3, 10, 31, April 7, 14, and May 12, and 19. Parents and the congregation are always wel-come to attend. Please email [email protected] if you’d like to help!
Nursery Attendant Job Opening
Immanuel is seeking a Nursery Attendant for Sunday mornings. The Nursery Attendant provides safe, secure, nurturing, clean and efficient care for children ages 0-4 during worship services. The position is for 4 hours each Sunday from 8am to 12pm. Compensation will be $11.50 per hour.
Interested applicants must send a job resume to Nancy Upchurch, HR Committee Chair at
Help Wanted
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Acoustic Alchemy Studio Is Up & Running With Concerts Coming!
February 15th at 7pm - Dr. Delicious Tickets $15 at the Door or at acousticalchemystudio.org
Dr. Delicious is a musical performing trio from Boise area which includes Tony Rheault on Keyboard/Sax, Jerry Coleman on Trom-bone and Lee Arthur Rice on Trumpet. They play a variety of mu-sic from New Orleans styles to Jazz and Classic Rock/Pop. Their music scans many decades of hits from Duke Ellington to The Blues Brothers and Tom Waits. They will take you on a musical journey from Down By The Riverside to Sweet Home Chicago. Crowd participation and "Sing-a-longs" are part of an evening with Dr. Delicious. Thank you for trusting your Musical Health to Dr. Delicious!
Check them out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QOAWmelsMQ
March 1st at 7pm - Clive Carroll with Mood Swing Tickets $25 on Eventbrite.com
Guitar phenomenon Clive Carroll’s masterful compositions, coupled with his versatility and unparalleled technical virtuosity, have rendered him one of today’s most admired and respected guitarists. Touring across four continents, Clive has brought his musical talents to a variety of audi-ences across multiple cultures only to receive standing ovations again and again.
Clive focuses on a variety of music, everything from 16th and 17th centu-ry lute music to Jazz standards, Blues, Irish reels and his own ground-breaking compositions, showing that there is something for the entire family to enjoy in his performances. The close knit settings he performs in allows him to create an atmosphere unlike any other seen before.
See Clive on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uH9tCmtBeY Mood Swing is a smooth, jazzy, bluesy singer/songwriter duo featuring Patricia Daley and Peggy Jordan. Combining airtight arrangements with a wry and playful delivery, Mood Swing can artfully make two instru-ments and two voices feel and sound -- and swing -- like a smooth five-piece band." http://moodswingboise.com
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Common Ground Community Chorus Common Ground Community Chorus will be pre-senting a concert on February 9, 2019 at 7:00pm. The concert is entitled "Lead With Love - Musical Reflections on Social Justice.” A portion of the pro-ceeds will benefit Wassmuth Center for Human Rights. A dessert auction will immediately follow the concert. Ticket cost is $5.00 at the door. The venue for this event is Hillview United Methodist Church, 8525 W. Ustick Rd., Boise, ID 83704.
Katie Circle:
February 20, 1:30pm, in the Library
Mary of Bethany Circle:
February 18, 7:00pm led by Pat Phelps
Bulletin Board
Prayer Chain Requests
Please contact Holly Reynolds at
[email protected] or call the church office at
(208) 344-3011
Volunteer Opportunities We could use your help with our Sunday worship services. We now have a web-
site where you can sign up to help in a variety of ways including Assisting Minis-
ter, Acolyte, Greeter/Usher, Coffee Hour Host, etc.
Visit https://ilc.ivolunteer.com/SundayWorship or pick up a form at church,
complete it, and put it in the offering plate.
Social Ministry Needs Volunteers!
The Social Ministry at Immanuel coordinates several projects throughout the year to help members of the Boise community who are in need of a little extra help. Past projects include Thanksgiving Boxes, Baby Steps, Feed My Sheep, Prescription Drug Program and others.
Contact Val Hanks at [email protected] if you would like to join the
committee or just help with one project.
Luther Heights Registration is open for all camps and re-treats at Luther Heights for summer and fall 2019! The 2019 Program Guide can be found at www.lutherheights.org. They are looking for-ward to a great sea-son of youth program-ming, as well as our retreats for all ag-es. Registration can be done online, and if you have any ques-tions please reach out to Brooke at their office at (208) 886-7657 or [email protected].
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Social Ministry
Feed My Sheep
Food of the Month:
Peanut Butter
Food Fellowship
“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I
was a stranger and you welcomed me…” Matthew 25:35
To sign up to volunteer at a Tuesday
night’s Food Fellowship visit the church
website or go to
https://ilc.ivolunteer.com/SundayWorship
With cold weather here, we are putting warm clothes out for our Food Fellowship guests. Please bring your clean and new or gently used Winter clothes to church. Clothes may be left outside the church office
Comfort & Quilt Ministry
The Quilters meet on Monday
at 9:30am in the quilt room
downstairs. Stop by and say
hello. Additional hands are
always welcome cutting
squares, tying the quilts and
other activities.
February Birthdays
Julianne Meikle 2/1 Willow Hahn 2/4 Sharon Mitchell 2/5 Andrew Asp 2/6 Will Campbell 2/7 Erin Galinato 2/7 Pam Burns 2/10 Frank Johnson 2/12 Janet Oliver 2/13
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Lynnette Chandler 2/16 Annaliese Gisslen 2/18 Evan Johnson 2/18 Jessica Seppa 2/25 Jo Stensaas 2/26 Bradley Burgess 2/27 Catie Mohr 2/27 Margo Healy 2/28
Les & Jan Gieselman
February 14 ♥ 43 Years
Bruce & Dianne Wingate
February 25 ♥ 52 Years
February Anniversaries
Church Council Update The Council met Monday, January 7, 2019 at 6:30pm. Below is a recap of the business and actions of the meeting:
Voted to distribute donated Christmas money equally among staff and to have the HR Committee review the policy for the future.
The proposed 2019 budget from the Finance Committee was reviewed and a few changes were made.
The Council recognized the outstanding job of the Finance Committee for their hard work in preparing the proposed budget!
The Council is looking for a representative from Immanuel to be part of the Idaho Inter-faith Roundtable Against Hunger.
We are still looking for a Nursery Attendant and it was suggested Council members share the opening on Facebook. The job description was also sent to pre-schools.
Les Gieselman, Barb Schmidt, Linda von Tagen and Andrew White have all agreed to be candidates for Council members.
A motion was passed to present the Windfall Policy, as proposed by the Endowment Task Force, to the members at the Annual Congregational Meeting.
The Council discussed that the new Conflict of Interest language passed at the September Council meeting needs to be present-ed to the members for a vote at the Annual Congregational Meeting as an addition to the Bylaws.
President Jo Stensaas recognized and thanked the out-going Council members, Doug Dockter, Nancy Upchurch and Dennis Galinato for their service on the Council.
Next Council Meeting: February 4, 2019 at 5:30pm in the Library.
Meet the Council
Four new members were elected at the Annual Congregational
Meeting - Les Gieselman (President,) Barb Schmidt (Vice
President,) Andrew White and Linda von Tagen. (Linda was
appointed during 2018 to fill a vacant position.) They join exist-
ing council members Jo Stensaas, Richard Keplinger
(Treasurer,) Renee Bergquist (Secretary,) Matt Christman, and
Pastor Gretchen Bingea. Thanks to Doug Dockter, Dennis
Galinato, Susan Wuelfing and Nancy Upchurch whose terms
on the Council have ended.
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Financial Corner
Church Office Hours
Monday through Thursday - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Gretchen Bingea, Pastor [email protected] 818-859-3755
Carolyn Korn, Parish Administrator [email protected] 208-344-3011
Sandy Sherman, Administrative Assistant [email protected] 208-344-3011
Val Hanks, Financial Secretary [email protected] 208-631-8865
Mary Riedl, Children and Youth Ministry Leader [email protected] 208-344-3011
Matt Christman, Building Maintenance [email protected] 208-871-9010
Kirk Higginson, Organist [email protected] 208-841-2622
Tony Rheault, Pianist [email protected] 208-258-4940
Sara Stejskal, Choir Director [email protected] 208-344-3011
GENERAL FUND
December November October 3rd Qtr 2nd Qtr 1st Quarter YTD
Budgeted Income $25,597.71 $25,597.71 $25,597.71 $76,793.13 $76,793.13 $76,793.11 $307,172.50
Actual Income $48,890.39 $25,631.70 $17,117.00 $68,406.30 $68,892.97 $81,090.05 $310,028.41
Actual Expenses $26,611.02 $20,856.10 $26,407.31 $76,171.48 $74,809.25 $81,756.95 $306,612.11
Net Income $22,279.37 $4,775.60 -$9,290.31 -$7,765.18 -$5,916.28 -$666.90 $3,416.30
December was an incredible month of giving! Thank you to all! If you have any questions concerning the finances, please contact Val Hanks, Financial Secretary at (208) 631-8865.
MONTH TO MONTH COMPARISON
December November Change
ASSETS
General Fund $ 26,512.47 $ 4,421.43 22,091.04
General Fund Reserve $ 77,145.38 $ 77,108.93 36.45
Build Us Up, Lord! Capital Campaign $ 109,970.34 $ 82,931.99 27,038.35
All Other Designated Funds $ 69,801.81 $ 53,984.11 15,817.70
TOTAL ASSETS $ 283,430.00 $ 218,446.46 $ 64,983.54
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Worship Assistants For February
February 3
Jeremiah 1:4-10 I appointed you
a prophet to the nations
Psalm 71:1-6 From my mother’s womb
you have been my strength. (Ps. 71:6)
1 Corinthians 13:1-13 If I speak without love,
I am a noisy gong
Luke 4:21-30 Jesus says a prophet
is not accepted in his hometown
February 10
Jeremiah 17:5-10 Blessed are those who trust the
LORD, they are like trees by water
Psalm 1 They are like trees planted by streams of water. (Ps. 1:3)
1 Corinthians 15:12-20 Christ has been raised, the first fruits of those who have died
Luke 6:17-26 Jesus speaks blessings on the poor and hungry; woes on the
rich and full
February 17
Isaiah 6:1-8 [9-13] Isaiah says, Here am I; send me
Psalm 138 I will bow down
toward your holy temple. (Ps. 138:2)
1 Corinthians 15:1-11 I am the least of
the apostles
Luke 5:1-11
Jesus calls the disciples to fish
for people
February 24
Genesis 45:3-11, 15 Joseph
forgives his brothers
Psalm 37:1-11, 39-40 The lowly shall possess the
land; they will delight in abun-dance of peace. (Ps. 37:11)
1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50 The mystery of the resurrection
of the body
Luke 6:27-38 Love your
enemies
Readings and Psalms in February
February 3 8:30am Barb Schmidt Assistant Minister
Jim & Patty Giese Ushers
10:45am Doug Dockter Assistant Minister
Dick Chilcote & Vacant Ushers
Annika Deutsch & Grant Zuschlag Acolytes
Jerry Summers & Lois Bauer Counters
February 10 8:30am Ken Assistant Minister
Lois Bauer & Shane Maskalick Ushers
10:45am Bobbi Assistant Minister
Dick Chilcote & Vacant Ushers
Annebelle Riedl & James Riedl Acolytes
Bonnie Wiley & Diane Schroeder Counters
February 17 8:30am Vacant Assistant Minister
Diann Groenewold & Lois Bauer Ushers
10:45am Vacant Assistant Minister
Dick Chilcote & Vacant Ushers
Iver Iverson & Rachel Hahle Acolytes
Joan Lee & Margo Healy Counters
February 24 8:30am Vacant Assistant Minister
Wade Bisterfeldt & Kathyn Pierce Ushers
10:45am Vacant Assistant Minister
Dick Chilcote & Vacant Ushers
Annika Deutsch & Peyton Bargen Acolytes
Jerry Healy & Renee Bergquist Counters
February 2019
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 12pm AA Seekers
7pm Christie
Lenée Concert,
Augustana
2
3
8:30am Augustana*
9:00am Choir Rehearsal
9:45am Education Hour
10:45am Immanuel*
6pm NA Meeting
4 9:30am Quilters
12pm AA Seekers
5:30pm Council
Mtg
5 10:30am Bible
Study
12pm AA Seekers
5pm Food Fellow-
ship
6 12pm AA Seekers
2pm Staff Mtg
7 12pm AA Seekers
2pm Piano Tun-
ing
8
12pm AA Seekers
9
Cluster/
Council
Retreat,
Hope
Lutheran
10
8:30am Augustana*
9:00am Choir Rehearsal
10:45am Immanuel*
12:30pm Confirmation,
Hope Lutheran
4pm Mission Trip Mtg,
Hope Lutheran
6pm NA Meeting
11 9:30am Quilters
11am Worship &
Music Meeting
12pm AA Seekers
12 10:30am Bible
Study
12pm AA Seekers
4:30pm Pastoral
Review Mtg
5pm Food Fellow-
ship
13
12pm AA Seekers
2pm Staff Mtg
14
12pm AA Seekers
15
12pm AA Seekers
Youth Retreat-
Garden Valley
7pm Dr. Deli-
cious Concert at
Augustana
16
Youth Re-
treat-
Garden
Valley
17
8:30am Augustana*
9:00am Choir Rehearsal
9:45 Education Hour
10:45am Immanuel*
6pm NA Meeting
18
9:30am Quilters
12pm AA Seekers
7pm Mary of Betha-
ny Circle
19
10:30am Bible
Study
12pm AA Seekers
5pm Food Fellow-
ship
20 12pm AA Seekers
1:30pm Katie
Circle
2pm Staff Mtg
21 12pm AA Seekers
4:30pm Pastoral
Review Mtg
22 12pm AA Seekers
23
24 8:30am Augustana*
9:00am Choir Rehearsal
10:45am Immanuel*
6pm NA Meeting
25 9:30am Quilters
12pm AA Seekers
26
10:30am Bible
Study
12pm AA Seekers
5pm Food Fellow-
ship
27 12pm AA Seekers
2pm Staff Mtg
28 12pm AA Seekers
* Fellowship and
refreshments
following wor-
ship services in
the library
Events in
Italics are
groups using
Immanuel
space and not
church spon-
sored events
. .
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Immanuel Lutheran Church
707 W. Fort Street Boise, Idaho 83702
Evangelical Lutheran Church of America
