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DREAM DISCIPLE MICRO-TRAINING
Pastor Aaron is planning a Dream Disciple Micro-training focused on being a Faithful Friend.
Date: Sunday, July 26
Time: 10:15-11 AM
Plan now to attend!
LADIES BYOL (BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH)
All ladies are invited to bring your own lunch and join us in the Hub on Monday, July 20 at noon. Pack up your lunch and let's spend some time together!
SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR MY JOYFUL HEART
The board of stewardship is trying something new this summer — an online drive. In the past we have supported MorningStar Mission’s Jump on the Bus program, but they have discontinued that program. Mokena’s My Joyful Heart is a Christian-based organization that assists students in need throughout the local area. We supported them this past Christmas and also had a book drive for their Easter baskets.
Since many of us have travel plans that take us away from the area in the summer, we are sharing a link to their Amazon wish list for their school supply drive. If you prefer, we will have a bin in the lobby for physical donations that we will drop off. Watch your email for further details!
VENEZUELA EARTHQUAKES
Through your generous giving, we are able to budget funds to give timely assistance for disaster relief. We have sent LCMS Disaster Response $1000 to assist with earthquake relief in Venezuela. They are sending an immediate emergency grant now and then will assess continuing needs for assistance. If you would like to donate to this effort, you can visit the LCMS Disaster Response – Earthquake Relief page at https://www.lcms.org/give/earthquake
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!