Immanuel News and Events
Click on a news item below or browse our reminders, events and photos on this page
Click on a news item below or browse our reminders, events and photos on this page
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News
* Attention * All worship services and activities at the church are cancelled through April 30th Click here for details Holy Week Schedule - April 5th - April 12th
Click Here for the current Holy Week Schedule. Keep updated on the worship service changes that have been brought about by the Coronavirus pandemic. Immanuel's Covid-19 Update Page 
Click Here for updates from Immanuel and Community leaders regarding the Coronavirus.
SPRC Appoints Lisa Miller Choir Director March 2020 -
Immanuel's SPRC has examined the needs of our congregation and determined that a Choir Director was needed at this time. After advertising and interviewing, the SPRC is pleased to announce that Lisa Miller has been chosen and has accepted the position of Choir Director. Lisa has a doctorate in Voice from the Jacobs School of Music. Lisa's qualifications along with her musical gifts and talents will greatly benefit the music program at Immanuel. Congratulations Lisa! Calling on everyone to participate in our Lenten Mission Our Lenten Mission emphasis will again be addressing hunger in our community. Look for red grocery bags for donations to a local food pantry as well as Gratitude Boxes that will be used to help needy student lunch accounts at one of our neighborhood schools. Feeding needy folks is a great way to love like Jesus loved! Be sure to help us fight hunger here in our community! Collections start Ash Wednesday and go through Easter Sunday.
Mike Block Named Evangelism Award Winner 
May, 2019
Mike Block, a member of our Immanuel congregation, has been selected to receive this year's Harry Denman Evangelism Award for laity. This is a significant award in the life of our denomination and conference. The Harry Denman Evangelism Award, sponsored by The Foundation for Evangelism, was established to honor United Methodists in each annual conference whose exceptional ministry of evangelism - expressed in Word (what), Sign (why), and Deed (how) - brings people into a life-transforming relationship with Jesus Christ. Evangelism happens in many contexts and many settings; impacts and engages all generations; and requires relationship among a variety of persons. What distinguishes a Harry Denman Evangelism Award recipient is the commitment to consistently introduce others to the Good News of Jesus Christ in all ministry settings. Their ministry is exceptional for the number of new Christ Followers who credit encounters with this person as critical in helping to start or reignite their faith journey. Congratulations Mike! Julie Newell is Jessie Hillman Award Recipient 
May, 2019
Julie Newell, an Immanuel charter member and SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor at SUNY Fredonia, received the Jessie Hillman Award for excellence from the Hillman Memorial Music Association. The award recognizes Julie for her dedication to the teaching profession, including 29 years at Fredonia in the voice area, fostering the development of singers and artists, directing the opera program and producing the annual Hillman Opera for 26 years. Julie has lived her faith for many years by helping others learn and achieve musical excellence. Congratulations Julie! |
Events and Projects
Immanuel UMC Spring Fine Arts Craft Show
April 3rd and April 4th Postponed Until Further Notice 
Friday, April 3rd, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Saturday April 4th, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Mark your calendars. All are welcome to attend this event and browse the fine selection of crafts available for Mother's Day, Graduation, Birthdays, Showers, Weddings, etc. Crafters or Shoppers donating a Non – Perishable or MONETARY DONATION to the Food Pantry will have the opportunity to have their name chosen for one of our “Crafters Gifts” Mission Trip - Mohawk Valley
April 6 - 10 Postponed - Contact Jerry Sabattis for information 
We are organizing a team to go to the Mohawk Valley which was devastated by flooding on Halloween 2019. The work week will be April 6-10. Since the location is nearby, we will be able to accommodate workers who are available for one or more days as well as the entire week. Please contact Jerry Sabattis or email him at jsabatti@twcny.rr.com for more information.
Annual Garage Sale!
April 30th, May 1st, May 2nd POSTPONED Stay tuned for the garage sale scheduling update. 
Garage Sale Dates and Times: Thurs. April 30th 9:00am - 6:00pm Fri. May 1st 9:00am - 6:00pm Sat. May 2nd 9:00am - 12 Noon $5.00 bag sale Dates to bring in clean, saleable items: Sun. April 26th 9:00am - 4:00pm Mon. April 27th 9:00am - 6:00pm Tues. April 28th 9:00am - 6:00pm Please do not bring in any items on Wed. April 29. Please do not bring in electronics of ANY kind (i.e. No computers, No TVs, No air conditioner, No dehumidifiers) or exercise bikes, weight benches or Christmas trees or skis. All items must be in workable condition. If you have items to be picked up and brought to the church, we will be glad to help you. However, we would prefer to schedule these pickups on Tues. April 28th as this is when the Tues, morning gentlemen are at your service. Please call Shelley Dawson Smith before April 10th to schedule pick up. VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED Sign-up sheets will be in the Narthex starting in early April or ask Shelley Dawson Smith. The Sunday Meal Ministry 
.....An ongoing ministry at Immanuel
We have undertaken a ministry of delivering a meal once a month to our friends who aren’t able to attend worship each week. If you know someone who would like to receive a meal or if you would like to participate, please see Pastor Jack or Pam. The Shoe Ministry 
.....An ongoing ministry at Immanuel
We are collecting "gently used" shoes and sneakers that will be delivered to "Ralph the Shoe Guy" who owns Discount Shoe Repair in downtown Syracuse. Ralph refurbishes the shoes which may involve some polish or replacing the laces or soles. Then he gives the shoes to the Rescue Mission. Ralph started this ministry 6 years ago and it has grown from 60 pairs the first year to 15,465 pairs last year! Ralph donates his time and supplies however he will accept cash to help defray the cost of the supplies. Last year Immanuel donated 75 pairs and so far this year we donated 47 pairs. So let's help Ralph and the Rescue Mission with this ministry! The donation box is in the Narthex. Any questions ask Shelley Dawson Smith. |
