Weekly Announcements
October 4, 2026

• Food: A tasty lunch of bratwurst, hot dogs, and German potato salad along with some great beverages
• Fun: There will be games like cornhole and a putting green outside. Inside, take part in a raffle with incredible prizes! Or, spend your time dancing to the …
• Music! The Polka Plus Band will play all your favorite polkas.

And all of the food, fun, and music is free thanks to generous donors in our congregation and our community. Grab a friend and come on down!

Helpers: The committee organizing the event has openings for helpers during the event. They need 4-6 people to help with food or clean-up on Saturday. Come to the Red Wall to volunteer, or simply reply to this email.

• Those who give their time often find it gives back to them. Their hearts are encouraged by appreciation, and they feel the joy of serving others.
• Those who offer their talents know the blessing of using their unique gifts to build up others and glorify God. They experience fulfillment in their service.
• Those who give their treasures – no matter the amount – often feel a deep satisfaction in sharing what God has entrusted to them. Many find even greater joy when their family joins them in these acts of generosity.

Join us for a free, biblically grounded session on how to steward the gifts God has entrusted to you. Learn how to be wise and generous in ways that honor Him and bless others through your estate. The presentation will be next Sunday, October 11 featuring Josh Douglas, LCMS Gift Planning Advocate.

Josh will also be available for free, one-on-one estate planning consultations in the days following the presentation.

Volunteers also needed to host a trunk. Grab a friend and volunteer together! Trunk or Treat takes place October 24.

Immanuel has a raking team that will be led by Brian and Thea Hanson. Can you help? Please volunteer by October 15, if possible – all participants registering before that date will receive an event t-shirt. Rake in the morning and then Trunk or Treat in the afternoon!

Join the raking ministry action team through Church Center.

• Names for Potential Board Members: If you would like to suggest a congregation member to be nominated as a Board member, please speak with our Vice Chair Jeff Christensen. You may also stop by the Red Wall – or reply to this email – and we will forward your suggestions to Jeff and the Nominating Committee. Would you consider Board membership? Pray about it. Talk about it with our current leaders. See if it is a fit for you!
• Are you a caregiver for a parent, spouse, or friend? Do you know someone who is? We encourage you to check out Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a class designed to support those caring for loved ones. Registrations due by Tuesday at the ADRC. See the link for details.

Cleaners: God has blessed Immanuel through you. May He continue to bless and keep you, as well!

Please take time this week to say a prayer of thanksgiving for all who make our buildings clean!