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Immanuel Lutheran Church Messenger March 2018 1

March 2018

Vol. 18 No. 3 Messenger

Immanuel Luther an Chur ch and School

154 Meadow Str eet Br istol , CT 06010

860 -583 -5649

c l .chur ch@ilcs . or g

www.ilcs.org

O U R M I S S I O N

The people of Immanuel

Lutheran Church are living

proof of the grace of God

through salvation in Jesus

Christ. Empowered by Christ,

our mission is to reach out in

love to those who have not yet

responded to the Gospel that

all may be united in Christ.

School Mission

The Mission of Immanuel

Lutheran School is to pro-

vide a loving atmosphere of

academic excellence for

children while developing

in them and their families a

lasting relationship with

Jesus Christ.

Rev. Kevin A. Karner Pastor

Dr. Anne Stuhlman School Principal

I M M A N U E L L U T H E R A N C H U R C H A N D S C H O O L , B R I S T O L , C O N N E C T I C U T

ILS Girls’ JV and Boys’ JV Basketball Teams

Left to right, front row: Madison Bloom, Makayla Bloom, Zola Cudjoe, Saniya Robin-

son. Back row: Elizabeth Hathaway, Gretchen Radcliff.

Left to right, front row: Nick Dunn-Milkowski, Zack Cudjoe, Charlie Pankenier, Myles

Matthews, Derek Gay. Back row: Andrew Hathaway, Kurt Radcliff, Anthony Santilli,

Cole Krueger. Not pictured: Sam Chukwu and Logan Jackson.


Messenger is published

monthly by Immanuel

Lutheran Church and

School for its members

and friends.

Immanuel is a member of

the Lutheran Church

Missouri Synod.

Ed & Dee Krampitz Newsletter Editors

Deadline for submissions is the 15th of the month.

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

From the Pastor’s Desk

May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at

the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it. — 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

“Against All Odds”

SUNDAY DIVINE SERVICES

8:00 a.m. Holy Communion on the

1st, 3rd, & 5th Sunday of the month.

—

10:45 a.m. Holy Communion on the 2nd, 4th, & 5th Sunday

of the month.

ADULT BIBLE STUDY 9:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

Worship Services are broadcast each Sunday

at 1:00 p.m. on

WNTY Radio 990 AM 96.1 FM

and online at KoolOldiesRadio.net


The next meeting of Women of Immanuel will be

held April 12, 2018 at 7:00 pm in the Old School

Basement.

MISSION PROJECT at the 2016 LWML-NED

A grant for Immanuel Lutheran School was selected

as a Mission Project by the delegates. We received

news that the project has been funded. In the photo

below, Gail Smuda presents Dr. Anne Stuhlman, ILS

Principal, with the LWML grant check for $5,000.

The funds will allow Immanuel to offer more schol-

arships and reach more children with the love of

Christ. Praise God from whom all blessings flow.

THE LWML-NEW ENGLAND DISTRICT

CONVENTION WILL BE HELD APRIL 13-14,

2018 at the Holiday Inn, Enfield, CT. Linda Wall

and Gail Smuda have been chosen as delegates.

Registration forms can be found in the Women of

Immanuel Mailbox in the office or on-line at

LWML-NED. Click on HOME, scroll down to Reg-

istration form.

LUTHERAN WOMEN IN MISSION

Current Missionary Need LCMS International Mission

$100,000 Jesus gives the same command today, to feed the

hungry that He gave His disciples.

Mercy Meals of Siouxland, a ministry of Faith Lu-

theran Church, Sioux City, Iowa, began packaging

fortified rice/soy meals in 2012. Mercy Meals do-

nates all packaged meals to Orphan Grain Train for

transportation and delivery to Christian organiza-

tions in many countries, including India, Haiti, Ro-

mania, and Ecuador, as well as to Navajo reserva-

tions in the Southwest and Ysleta Mission in El

Paso, Texas. Children and families receive food and

hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ. An LWML grant

will feed from 50,000 to 75,000 hungry children.

With fervent, sustained support of LCMS mission

projects, Mission Central, located in Mapleton, Io-

wa, seeks to serve as an avenue for continued sup-

port for missionaries throughout the world to pro-

claim the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This grant would

provide for a variety of necessary missionary re-

sources such as orientation and training, language

training, transportation to and in the country of ser-

vice and on furlough, various types of insurance,

housing, medical care, utilities, and education of

missionary children, to name a few.

Women of Immanuel


Here it is March already and Daylight Saving Time

begins on March 11 – change your clocks ahead!

Think we can agree that we all have had enough of

winter weather. Did you know the first day of

Spring is March 20?

Our Planning Committee met in February to work on

our program of activities for our “over age 50”

group of members. Our program of six monthly

lunches on the first Thursday of the month starts

next month at 11:30 am in the old school basement,

which is handicap accessible. Everyone is welcome

at all of our events, activities and daytrips, especially

our lunches and programs.

Our first lunch of the year will be our annual Pizza

Party on Thursday, April 5 at 11:30. We will enjoy

for $5 or use your gift certificate if you have one.

We welcome Eric Larson, photographer and nature

lover, who will present an interesting program, after

lunch, on Connecticut Owls with images and sound.

If you like to play cards, step into the Parish Center

on Mondays at 1 pm and join the group having fun

there. How about visiting one of our homebound

members of Immanuel, just call so they know you

are coming to spend time with them.

Watch the glass-enclosed bulletin boards by the

parking lot gym entrance for new information, espe-

cially trips that you could join through various towns

Senior Centers. Lots of ideas and theatre information

can be found there, so stop and look.

Remember to greet one another in church on

Wednesdays and Sundays!

2018 New England Men’s Retreat Trinity Lutheran Church

Keene, NH

April 20-21, 2018

AT HOME AT WORK WITH THE CHURCH AT WAR

CALLED. 24/7

You are called. Above all, you ar e called to belong to Jesus Chr ist. And from that calling, you ar e also called to serve — as husbands, fathers, sons, brothers, workers, and neighbors — all to the glory of God. Our call to belong to

Christ and to serve our neighbor puts us on the front lines. In fact, to be called is no easy thing. We need to take time to

be refreshed, encouraged, and invigorated for the many challenges that face us. We encourage you to make the commit-

ment to come for this short retreat! Our prayer is that God would use this time for the blessing of our churches, families,

and places of witness in New England.

This event is open to all men high school age and above (we strongly encourage fathers or grandfathers to come with

their sons!). More information and registration forms can be found on the bulletin board across from the coat rack.


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Mid-Week Lenten Services:

March 14 – Lent 5 – 10:45am & 7pm

March 21 – Lent 6 – 10:45am & 7pm

Note: Lenten Lunch (soup) is available in the gym

following the 10:45 am Wednesday services.

PALM SUNDAY, March 25

8 am – Divine Service

10:45 am – Divine Service with Holy Communion

(Please note that the 10:45 am service includes the

Confirmation of our 8th grade students.)

MAUNDY THURSDAY, March 29


7 pm – Divine Service with Holy Communion

GOOD FRIDAY, March 30

10:45 am – German Divine Service with

Holy Communion

7 pm – Tenebrae

HOLY SATURDAY, March 31

7 pm – Vigil of Easter / Service of Light

EASTER SUNDAY, April 1

6:00 am SONrise service on Chippens Hill

Hill Street (Water Dept. property), Bristol

Easter Breakfast 6:30 to 10:30 am in our gym



Rev. Joe and Deaconess Dr. Jennie Asher

Serving the Lord in Germany

Rev. Joe and Deaconess Dr. Jennie Asher serve the Lord through The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) in Germany. Joe serves as the pastor of Kaiserslautern Evangelical Lutheran Church (KELC), which serves the surrounding English-speaking com-munity. He also reaches out and serves the United States military personnel living on the military bases

in the area.

Jennie organizes the children’s ministry and assists with ministry to the women in the congregation. In addition, she works with the LCMS partner church in Germany, Selbständige Evangelisch—Lutherische Kirche (SELK), to coordinate GEO (globally engaged in outreach) missionaries from the United States who come to Germany to assist in reaching out to refu-gees. Jennie also serves the LCMS as the interim director of Communications for the Eurasia region and as a facilitator for online missiological studies of-

fered to other LCMS missionaries.

Joe and Jennie are members of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Apostles, Melrose Park, Ill. Joe received a bachelor’s degree in communication from Indiana University, Bloomington, his Master of Divinity from Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, and a master’s degree in communication from Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind. In his

free time, Joe enjoys writing and traveling.

Jennie received a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in special education from St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minn. She earned a Certificate of Ad-vanced Studies and her deaconess certification from Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, Ill., and her doctorate in educational technology from Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Ill. In her free time, Jennie

enjoys baking, cooking and gardening.


Paint Night Masterpieces

A wonderful fund-

raiser for the ILS

Girl Scouts. Joel

Sonstroem, ILS

Art Teacher, was

the instructor for

the evening.

Becky Wells, ILS

Girl Scout Leader,

took the photos.


Orphan Grain Train Wish List Orphan Grain Train (OGT),

located at 33 S. Main Street in

Terryville, has an ongoing need

for donated items of all kinds.

There is a drop-off box in front

of the building for your conven-

ience. Drop-off hours are Monday mornings from 9 am to 12

noon. The community is welcome to participate. Contact us at

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church if you have any questions – (860)

582-0723.

The following list contains items you may have, just collecting

dust in your basement, attic or storage unit. We would love to

have any of the following items.

Any medical supplies and equipment (to include, for exam-

ple, such items as listed below):

Hospital and household linens (adult and crib sizes)

Disposable gowns and gloves

Hospital beds and mattresses

Lifting devices

Prosthetic limbs

Walkers, wheelchairs, crutches, canes, commodes, shower chairs, etc.

Stethoscopes, blood pressure cuffs otoscopes, etc.

Rehab equipment

Drug store items (nothing with expiration dates)

Hygiene Kits

Sanitary products for women

Toothbrushes

Diapers for adults and infants

School Supplies

Backpacks

New coloring books

Crayons

Washable markers

New pens and pencils

Glue sticks

Blunt scissors

12-inch rulers

Protractors

Construction paper

Loose leaf paper and notebooks

Sports equipment such as soccer balls

Stuffed toys (also small hard toys, bicycles, tricycles)

Clothing (gently used or new – no tears or stains)

Infant (including layettes), children's, men's and women's

clothing

Men's, women's and children's shoes (winter and summer,

new or used in good condition)

Coats, hats, gloves, and scarves (new or used in good condition)

Underwear and socks (must be new)

Miscellaneous

Blankets and quilts (new or used in good condition)

Sewing machines and supplies

To get involved or to learn more about

Orphan Grain Train, check out www.ogt.org.

From the

Board of Evangelism COLLEGE STUDENT CARE PACKAGES will be mailed out to our college students on Friday, March

23rd (just in time for finals). If you know of a college student who would appreciate one of our care packages, please sign up in the office. Last year’s packages were

very warmly received and we look forward to, once again, letting our college students know that they

remain in our thoughts and prayers.

EASTER BREAKFAST NEEDS VOLUNTEERS!

If you’d like to volunteer to help prepare, serve or do

cleanup duty for this year’s EASTER BREAKFAST, April

1, 2018, 6:30 am to 10:30 am, ILCS gym & kitchen

Sign up sheet is in the office.

If you have any questions, please contact Trina Theriault of our Immanuel Lutheran Church Board of

Evangelism in the office at 860-583-5631, or, by email: to [email protected], or, by cell/text: 860-

384-1530.

Wonderful opportunities for fellowship.

Thank you for volunteering!

Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 11th

Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead 1 hour the night before!

March 20


~ School News ~

Dear Immanuel Lutheran Church members and Friends,

The mission of Immanuel Lutheran School is to provide a loving envi-

ronment of academic excellence for children, while developing in them

and their families a lasting relationship with Jesus Christ. Thank you

for supporting our school as we strive to achieve our mission.

Our basketball season is over. The Girls’ JV and the Boys’ JV teams

played their final game on March 5 at Immanuel. Below is a photo of

the scoreboard at the end of the very exciting Boys’ JV game against St.

Matthew last month.

Family and Fellowship Fun Nights have been scheduled. The first, Friday,

March 9, is a Volleyball Night that includes baked ziti and meatballs. Join us

from 5:00-7:00 as we enjoy family fun and fellowship.

Spring concerts are scheduled as well. April 27, at 10:00 AM, our PK

and Kindergarten will hold a music concert for an audience of parents

and friends. Friday, May 11, at 6:30 PM, our 1st and 2nd graders will

hold an impressive music concert. Thursday, May 24, at 6:30 PM, our

3rd to 8th graders will showcase their talent in both music and art with a

Spring Music Concert and Art Show. Everyone is welcome to attend

any and all of these performances.

Our musical this year has changed to “Are We There Yet.” Performanc-

es are Friday, June 8, at 6:30 and Sunday, June 10, at 2:00 PM. The stu-

dents are already preparing. We know they will tell the story with en-

thusiasm. Join us!

Yours in Christ,

Dr. Anne Stuhlman, Principal

From the Principal’s Desk


March Birthdays Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

1

Fri

2

Sat

3

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

25 26 27 28 29 30 31

David Hintz

William Jabs

Sue Simons

Michele Dubois

Andrew Massaro

Julie Stringer

Jonathan Wegner

Zachary Schab

Linda Beaudoin Elaine Larson Justin Behrendt

Nate DeAngelo

Aaron Gorneault

Marilyn Stone

Jay Pickhardt Angelina Croce

Tammy Croze

Sheilah Newcity

Amanda Chromy

Justin Kirschner

Chris Schab

Myles Matthews

Diane Ruffino

Samantha Ruffino

Nathan Bentivengo

Rob Redman, Jr.

Herbert Tonn Christina Curry

Jackson Mitchell

Kevin Reich

Donna Bell Nathan Desjardins Jordan Boucher

Hugo Cabello

Scott DeAngelo

Roald Erling

David Werner

Ruth Pickhardt

Alexandria Segal

Michele Tavernier

Deborah Martin

Dominick Ruffino

John Helming

Emil Jabs

Michael Krampitz

Stephen Helming Andreia DeAngelo

Gregory Newcity

Craig Lejeune

Zachary Bodick Katie Boucher

Vernon Stockman

Philip Wells

Emilee Mowatt Ryan Bodley

Hannah Mora

Terri Pesce

Gordon Sonstroem

In Memory of:

Given by (please print)

___ I will pick up after the 2nd service. ___ I will help deliver this flower to a shut-in.

Any questions, call Pat Wollenberg at 860-584-0587

Please order before Monday, March 19

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Altar Guild Flower Fund

I prefer not to order a lily but would like to contribute to the Altar Guild flower fund. This fund will guarantee

that flowers are provided for the altar on Sundays when no one has specially ordered arrangements.

Name _________________________________________________________ Donations $ __________

Easter Flowers Quantity Totals

# 6” Lily @ $9.00

Make checks out to: Immanuel Altar Guild Total Amount $


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Rev. Kevin A. Karner Dr. Anne Stuhlman Pastor Immanuel ...Vol. 18 No. 3 Immanuel Lutheran hurch and School 154 Meadow Street ristol, T 06010 860-583- ... Newsletter Editors Deadline