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Tuesday Talk STARTS OCTOBER 14th - SIGN UP TODAY. A new sensory-friendly children’s ministry program offers an inclusive environment tailored to children in grades K - 6th grade with sensory processing differences. This program is designed to create a welcoming space by minimizing sensory overload and providing accommodations that cater to individual needs. This might include using soft lighting, lower volumes, and providing quiet zones where participants can retreat when overwhelmed. Additionally, our sensory-friendly program uses visual aids, hands-on activities, and individualized learning approaches to help participants engage with the material in a way that suits their unique learning styles. By fostering an inclusive atmosphere, sensory-friendly children’s ministry ensures that everyone has the opportunity to explore their faith and build community connections in a comfortable and supportive setting.

Who are we? Our Missi on In response to God’s love and grace, we will welcome, serve, l ov e, an d worship with the community and the world! Our Vision By the grace of God and the love of Jes u s Christ through t he Spirit, we are made in God's image. God’s boundless diversity includes all people including all people of color, their sexual orientations, gender identit ies and gender expressio ns (LGBTQIA+) and abilities, so at Immanuel Lutheran Church we will: Welcome our neighbors as God has first welcomed us Serve as we have been served Share the story of God’s love as God has loved us Engage in Jesus centered worship and education together. To fully live out this vision, we will: Welcome and accept each person as they are. Invite all into loving relationships with God, with one another, and within the communities in which we live and serve. Encourage all to support this life changing work at Immanuel and beyond through service, prayer, Word, and sacrament. Welcome Statement Welcome to Immanuel!!! We welcome you today to worship with us in this space. We share God’s grace and mercy with all who pass through these doors. People of all colors, sexual orientations, gender identities’, gender expressions and LGBTQIA+ identified individuals are welcome. We invite people regardless of their race, religion, or country of origin, to worship and join our community. We are committed to racial equity. The Holy Spirit guides us as we celebrate the Word and Sacrament using a variety of liturgies and music, in a variety of spaces--in the sanctuary, in the garden, on Facebook, on community television, in homes, in hospitals and wherever else we are led. We invite you to celebrate with us and join our family and our ministry. All who believe in the presence of Jesus, the Christ, in the elements of wine and bread are welcome at the communion table. We invite the Sunday School students, confirmati on students and adults to assist with worship since worship is essential. We worship together to receive forgiveness, so that we can forgive. We serve all in response to God’s love and mercy, both those in our community and those beyond our walls. We witness God’s greatness within our community and beyond and want to use our gifts to share the good news. We offer opportunities for learning whether you are a child, youth, or adult and whether you are new to the scriptures or more familiar with the scriptures. Our learning includes learning to care for God’s creation and seeing Christ in everyone we meet. We encourage all to join in fellowship. Welcome to all who worship or minister with us today. We hope that your experience provides meaning and comfort to you on this day that the Lord has made. Alleluia! Our Prayer Our prayer is that coming to Immanuel is like coming home - to a warm, caring family of acceptance and faith. With strong ties to our rich history and tradition, yet an eye on the changing needs of our community, we are walking boldly into the future together: a future of hope, excitement, and growth in Christ.

Eva Leo Art Eva Leo was born in Germany in 1901. She was the daughter of the Bishop of the local region of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. She studied art in Bremen, Germany and became the first female metal sculptor of Germany. She met Paul Leo in 1937 at an art exhibit. Paul was incarcerated at Buchenwald in 1938, but later released if he would leave the country within 2 months due to his Jewish heritage. Eva was German and not allowed to immigrate to America and instead immigrated to Venezuela, where Paul and she were married. Paul became the Professor of Greek and New Testament studies at Wartburg Seminary. He died in 1958, and Eva took over his classes. She continued her metal sculpting, working primarily in hammered copper. Her artwork is found in Dubuque, Iowa Alsterdorf Church in Hamburg, Germany and in Viroqua, Wisconsin at Immanuel. Eva died in 1998 at the age of 97. Altar Cross Pastor Charles Shepherd Commissioned the Altar Cross that hangs above the altar. It has two sides. The side pictured here is "River of Life". Elements include the ChiRho, Alpha and Omega,as well as the river flowing in all directions. God as King is depicted by the crown. An interesting element is the serpent in the lower part of the cross. Our friends at Good Shepherd Viroqua, paid for the commission as a gift for the newly constructed church. Trytich This is a three panel piece that depicts Christ's mission. It reads, " God became man, to help, to heal, not to be served, but to serve. It hangs over the doorway to the sanctuary. Baptismal Bowl This baptismal bowl has served Immanuel since 1970. It reads, " I have called you by name, You are mine".

< Back Helen Leo Art Work Living Waters Cross above Altar Created by Helen Leo in 1970 for Immanuel, this hammered bronze depict the ChiRho; Alpha; Omega, River of Life, snake and Crown of Glory. The cross was commissioned by Pastor Charles Shepherd and our friends at Good Shepherd Lutheran donated the cost of the cross. The other side of the cross depicts Christ Cruxified. Power in Numbers Programs Locations Volunteers Project Gallery Previous Next

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