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OKTOBERFEST/TRUNK OR TREAT
Sunday, October 25 • 11:30 a.m.
All Immanuel church and preschool families and extended family are invited to join us for an afternoon of food, fellowship, and giving at our annual Oktoberfest & Trunk or Treat! The Board of Fellowship will provide a lunch of brats, hot dogs, chips, dessert, and beverages as we gather together to celebrate the blessings of our church family and community.
In the spirit of Christian service, each family attending is asked to bring a donation for one of two special “Giving Trunks” sponsored by the Frankfort Food Pantry and PAWS. We are also looking for volunteers to decorate your vehicle for Trunk or Treat or help with setup and/or cleanup. There will be a container in the Narthex for those who would like to donate candy.
TITHING PROPOSAL
There will be a short forum for anyone who has questions about the Tithing Proposal in advance of the November congregational meeting: Sunday, October 25, 10-10:15 AM in the library.
FAITHFUL FRIEND MICRO-TRAINING
If you missed the first two installments of Dream Disciple Micro-training focused on being a Faithful Friend, Pastor Aaron is planning another two sessions!
Date: Saturdays, October 24 & November 14
Time: 6:15-7:00 PM
Plan now to attend!
COAT DRIVE
The board of stewardship will begin a coat drive in October to run through the end of November to benefit MorningStar Mission. Please check your closets for any gently used coats which might be a blessing to someone else this winter. (Gloves, hats, and scarves, too!) A collection box will be located in the lobby. We also welcome donations of new items! Thank you!
YOUTH NIGHT CAMPFIRE
Mark your calendar for Saturday, Nov. 7, 6-8 pm for a youth night campfire at the pavilion in our big back yard. More info will be available soon!
RUTH SOCIETY COUNTRY STORE
The Ruth Society Country Store will be the weekends of November 7th/8th and 14th/15th. The Ruth Society welcomes donations of craft items, baked goods or 'old/used treasures'. Donations can be brought to the church on Thursday November 5th. At the September Ruth Society meeting, it was decided to bestow our Country Store earnings to Emily Wilson for her deaconess studies.
WOMEN OF THE WORD AND GOD'S GUYS AT THE MOVIES
Women of the Word meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month, September to May.
God's Guys at the Movies meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month, September to May. What do faith and film have to do with one another? What lessons can the characters and themes of movies teach us as we seek to follow Jesus? Men of all ages will gather to watch a movie and engage in some faith-building, encouraging discussion. Hope to see you there
ALTAR FLOWER PROCEDURES
2026 Altar Flower sign-ups are now available! Sign up in the Opportunities Book at the Welcome Center in the lobby.
We will be purchasing altar flowers from the Flower Cottage. Two vases are $40; one vase is $20. They will deliver the flowers to the church! You can sign up for the current month or the next month on the west wall in the Lobby or other months in the Opportunities Book. Please make checks payable to the Ruth Society and place in the Ruth Society mailbox D1 in the classroom across from the office. Orders are due one week in advance.
COMMUNION OFFERED on 1st, 3rd, & 5th Sundays (and preceding Saturdays).
We are now using a hybrid communion system. Pastor gives each communicant a wafer and the Elder carries a tray which is wine with grape juice in the center ring. Individual cups (wine or juice) with gluten free wafers are available at the table as you approach. If you have any questions, please feel free to talk to Pastor Aaron or one of the Elders.
NOW OFFERING GLUTEN FREE If anyone has health issues requiring gluten free communion wafers, please contact Pastor Schellhas.
PRAYER REQUESTS FOR THE WEEKLY CONNECTION CARD OR PRAYER CHAIN
Please call the church office at 708-479-5600 or email prayer requests to office@immanuelmokena.org.
PORTALS OF PRAYER AVAILABLE
The current Portals of Prayer are available in the lobby. Get yours today!