Our Chili & Chowder Cook-Off was filled with delicious chili and soups, incredible pies, and yummy homemade rolls—plus plenty of fellowship and good times all around. 

A big congratulations to our winners:

• First Prize: Judy Backman Owens — Turkey Bolognese Soup
• Second Prize: Jerry Sabattis — Cocoa Bambi Chili
  
• Third Prize: Pat Linehan — Calico Chili.

On December 13th, our church parking lot was transformed into the scene of our Savior’s birth. A humble stable, angels, shepherds, kings, beautiful music — and of course, real animals — brought the story to life. It was a truly wonderful and magical evening.

Our church family gathered on Sunday, December 14, 2025, for our monthly Second Sunday Lunch — a cherished time of fellowship and connection.

This month’s meal featured a delicious roast pork dinner lovingly prepared by our Fellowship Committee. About 50 people joined us to share food, conversation, and the joy of being together.
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We’re grateful for everyone who cooked, served, and spent the afternoon in community. Moments like these strengthen the bonds that make our church feel like home.

On Sunday, December 7, 2025, members and friends of Immanuel brought Christmas cheer to two local nursing homes! We rang bells, sang carols, and helped residents join in the fun. Two of our talented young people even shared beautiful violin performances. What a joyful day of music, community, and blessings for all!

We are so grateful to everyone who helped make this year’s Christmas door sprays project a huge success!

Through the wonderful cooperative effort, we created 52 door sprays
(50 sold + 2 donated to the church). Thanks to donated materials and $30 in cash gifts, we were able to contribute $1,030 to the Mission Team for Disaster Recovery!

Special Thanks To:

• Dan Martini, owner of Syracuse Christmas Tree Farm, for donating the greens
• Mike DeOrdio, Jerry Sabattis, Mike Block & Gary Merckel for cutting the greens
• Denise Sabattis, Mike DeOrdio & Ed Owens for setting up the tables in the fellowship hall
• Denise Sabattis, Ruth McConnelee, Ed Owens & Mike DeOrdio for assembling the sprays
• And to our amazing decorating crew: Julie DeOrdio, Denise Sabattis, Angie Keida, Melanie & Kaylee Blackledge, Judy Owens, Karen Picconi, Ruth McConnelee, Betty Block, Joan Archambeau, Paula Brunelle, Melissa Clay, Tracey Pickering, Lorlie Wood, Nori Gartner-Baca,  Haley Mikus, & Lynne Hessney 🌟

You all did a beautiful job!
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Thank you to everyone who purchased a door spray!

November’s Second Sunday turkey-themed Lunch - happy cooks, happy servers, happy hungry participants, delicious food, incredible pies and great fellowship!
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What a day! We're incredibly grateful to the many, many volunteers and to the amazing community for another fantastic Annual Election Day Turkey Dinner. It was a lot of hard work, but these pictures capture the great fun and fellowship we shared. Leftover meals and food were donated to Meals on Wheels and the Samaritan Center. The blessings (and the turkey!) keep flowing!

On Sunday, October 19, 2025, our own Mike Block and Gary Merckel—both dedicated church members and volunteer firefighters—shared an engaging fire safety message with our children during worship.

Our fellowship team prepared and served 47 folks delicious home made macaroni and cheese, salad, fruit, rolls and a cake to celebrate Pastor Appreciation Day.

November 4, 2025
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Take out only
 
Menu consists of turkey, stuffing, potatoes, gravy, corn, cranberry sauce, coleslaw, rolls, and homemade pie.
 
Ticket prices
 
Adults (ages 13+)                        $15.00
Children (ages 5-12)                     $7.00
Children (under age 5)                   Free
 

Tickets will be available at the door or after worship on Sunday.