IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH 

ALTAMONT, ILLINOIS

10th Sunday after Pentecost                                           July 20, 2008

Church Office Phone: 483-6395       Email: immanuelaltamont@frontiernet.net 

Rev. Mitchel Schuessler (pastormitch@frontiernet.net)               Home: 483-6475

Vernon Spilker, D.F.L.E. (vspilker@frontiernet.net)                   Home: 483-3414

Visitation Pastor Glenn Renken                                     Home Phone:  217/347-3357

WELCOME TO ALL WHO WORSHIP WITH US TODAY!

Please fill out the attendance card, and pass it to the end of the row for the ushers to pick up during the first hymn.  Hearing assist units are available at back of church by the soundboard.

We are given encouragement in the epistle reading today. We know all the things that go on in our lives – the pains, the trials, the tribulation. It could be overwhelming. Wait a minute. What are we saying. It is overwhelming. We feel so weak, so helpless because we can’t stop any of it from happening. We need help in our weakness. The Holy Spirit is the One who helps us. He prays in our stead. He lifts us up. He comforts us. He is the help we need in the midst of our weakness.

Sat., Sun. 8:30 a.m.: LSB, p. 184 Divine Setting 3

Hymns: 506 – 615 – 770 - 917

Sun. 11:00 a.m.: Printed order of service

Sat. Sermon Theme &Text: “Help in Our Weakness” Romans 8:26-27

Offerings: Sat 7/12, Sun. 7/13: Unif:Env. - $10,013; Loose - $1,498.50; Total = $11,511.50; (Budget amt. needed wkly = $14,294); SS - $5.95; Lutheran World Relief - $50; Parish Hall: $524; Memorials: Florence Duckwitz - $1,196; Elnore Scheidel - $20.

Attendance: Sat., July12 – 105(85c); Sun., July 13: 8:30 a.m. – 160(118c); 11:00 a.m. – 133(93c); Total = 398(296c); SS – 23; HS – 4; Adults – 12.

In Our Prayers: Under medical care: Laverne Koeberlein, Lucas Kroening, Bill Laatsch, Margaret Miller, Sam Yagow, Jolene Arend, Linda Levitt, Earl Robbins, Doris Runge, Duane Stock, Justin Wenthe; Pastor Schuessler & family having received a call to Trinity, Reese, MI; Torey Ann Overbeck born to Michael and Krystal Overbeck on July 1; Krista Rae Hall born to Lori Haywood and Phil Hall on July 14; Comfort to the family of Alvin Gehle; Servicemen and women serving our country.

Families of the Week: Jim, Brenda, Audrey, and Lindsey Pruemer; Gary and Deb Pryor; Jason, Julie, Jessika, and Jenna Pryor; Gerald and Carolyn Quade; Mark and Kelcie Quade; J.R., Tara Quandt, Emily and Anna Koberlein; Greg, Brandi, Nichole, and Eryka Ragan; Russell, Janet, Lynn, and Matt Ramsey.

Ladies will make pies for the fairstand on Thur., July 24 at 6 p.m.  Donations of fresh or frozen fruit, flour and shortening needed.  We need people to mix the pie dough, roll it out, prepare the fruit, and a clean up crew.  All help is appreciated.

Braille workers call Eloise McGuire 483-6439 to help on Tues., July 22.

Romans 8:18-27: (back of bulletin) St. Paul states that through Christ we have been raised to see life in new and different ways.  We set our sights on heavenly things, not just on earthly things.  As the renewed children of God we seek the Holy Spirit’s power for our Christian living, using all that we are and have to bring honor and glory to God and rich blessings to others.

The Voter’s Meeting is this Sunday, July 20^th at 1:30 p.m. in the Upper Level of the Parish Hall. We will present information about the After School program for congregation approval (including the hiring of a director), the initial ballot, and other important items. All confirmed members 21 years of age are voting members. If you are between 18-21 you may become a voting member by making a request at the Voter’s Mtg.  A Voter’s Agenda is available at each of the church doors, bring it with you to this afternoon’s meeting.

Anyone with an Ice Cream Freezer that the LYF could borrow for Tues and Wed. of this week, drop it off at church office or call Vern 618-267-3414 to pick it up.

LYF Food Stand at the Thresherman’s Show – More workers are needed (especially from LYF families) Work times are Mon. July 21, 9:30 a.m.--Fairstand clean-up; Tues-9:30 & Wed.-9:30: Make ice cream in parish hall kitchen; Fri./Sat/Sun. 3 work shifts each day. Sign up sheets are on the Parish Hall shelf, online or call Vern. "Thanks" to all who donated ice cream buckets.

ALIS Registration is Monday, July 28, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The books and registration fees for 2008-2009 are $230. Kindergarten students and students transferring from out of state are required to have a vision exam. Dental exams are required for students entering kindergarten, 2nd and 6th. Physical exams are required for kindergarten and 6th. The 5th grade physicals may be used for 6th grade this year, only. Please bring your baptismal birthday date.

ALIS Baseball and Softball Parent Meeting this Sunday, July 20 in ALIS cafeteria at 7p.m. All parents of 6th-8th graders wanting to play must attend this meeting; please bring sports physical and $20 uniform rental fees to meeting. Parents must speak with Mr. Jones before their child can join the team if they cannot attend this meeting.

Maintenance night is Monday, July 28th at 6 p.m. Please mark your calendars!

Ushers - Your Aug. – Oct. Schedule is on the usher’s table in the narthex.

Book Club: The Immanuel Book Club will meet on Thursday, July 31^st at 8:00 p.m. We are currently reading “The O’Malley Series” book 2, “The Guardian” by Dee Henderson. If you enjoy a good mystery with a powerful Gospel message, these are the books for you. Come and join us as we read our way through the summer. We have numerous other books that we are reading individually. If you are interested, you can contact Pastor.

Church Directory – The next session of pictures for the directory will be Wed.–Fri Aug. 20-22 from 2:30-8:50 p.m.; Sat., Aug. 23 from 10 a.m.-3:50 p.m. and will be taken in the Parish Hall Lower Level. Go to www.immanuelaltamont.org to sign up for your picture setting.

Submit a picture for the directory for a $10 fee with a “Publication Authorization” form filled out by the studio/professional that took picture (check for a publishing fee). Pictures taken by Lifetouch -- form not needed.

C.E.F.S. meal delivery dates for Immanuel are Aug. 4-15. Schedules are in the narthex.

Ramblin’ Rose II, a traveling store in a bus, comes to Altamont Grade School, Altamont from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 31.  Ramblin’ Rose II, sponsored by Catholic Charities, offers free school supplies and clothing at affordable prices.

Roger Powell Jr. will speak Friday, August 1 at 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Altamont, sponsored by the Altamont Chamber of Commerce. He played college basketball for the U of I from 2001-05 and was drafted by the NBA.  He believes that his strength comes from the choices he makes through Christ who strengthens him (Phil. 4:13). Tickets are $1 and may be purchased from: First Mid-Illinois Bank, Meridian Bank, Altamont News or Thrivent Financial. 

Youth Event 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 1 at the Altamont Grade School by Roger Powell Jr. This event is open to boys and girls of all ages.  He will speak to the youth, and have time for autographs and photos.  Bring your basketball for basketball skills, ball handling and shooting. Powell, an ordained minister, has the desire to strengthen and encourage today’s youth.

Sr. LYF members who would like to assist with the Special Olympics Bowling in Effingham on Sat., Aug. 16^th can sign up in the Parish Hall lobby or online. May work from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. or choose morning or afternoon shift.  Lunch is provided. Call Teresa Rogers at 217-259-7370 for questions.

Building Good Fences - A Workshop on Internet Safety Monday, July 28th, 2008 at 7 p.m. at St Paul Ev. Lutheran Church Blue Point Parish Hall, Altamont, Illinois. Presenters will be: Pastor David Speers of St Paul Blue Point and Ross Cornett of Hofnet Communications.  This workshop is about technical help to set up and use computers with biblical wisdom, how to build good fences to protect your home from online hacking and identity theft, and more.

St. John’s , Effingham Ice Cream Social on Sunday, July 27 from 4-7 p.m.  Menu: BBQ, hot dogs, chips, and desserts and Homemade ice cream.  The youth are raising funds for church sponsored activities.  Freewill offering.