2008 brought stability to the Board of Worship and Congregational Life.  Although we had to say goodbye to Pastor Jim, whom we were grateful to have as an interim pastor; we were grateful to have as an interim pastor; we were excited to meet Pastor Mike.  In the fall of 2008 we welcomed Pastor Mike and felt blessed to have him.  We were also thankful for Council-elect members Kathy Carlson and Troy Minske who joined us in March.  The mission of our board is to provide a high quality worship experience for our congregation and to foster growth in both the church community and the larger community in which we live.  Much of our monthly meeting is comprised of preliminary planning for our worship services.  Additionally, special services are offered though out the church year:  Christmas services, Ash Wednesday, Lenten Worship, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil, Easter, and Thanksgiving.  We would like to thank the many members who assist with these services.

 

In 2008 one of our goals was to further explore and become more familiar with additional settings in the ELW.  Although we have become more familiar with the ELW, it is still a learning process for us.  We will continue to focus on this goal in 2009.  The other goals we have for 2009 are continue to familiarize Pastor Mike with the worship traditions of Immanuel and to increase participation in congregational life opportunities.

 

Stacy Reek

Susan Bartholomew

Jane Miller

Beth Hanson

Katie Berning

Karen Thompson

Kathy Carlson

Troy Minske

Pastor Mike