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
Immanuel's Covid-19 Update Page 
Click Here for updates from Immanuel and Community leaders regarding the Coronavirus.
Kids Receive Bibles - June 16th So excited to give Carly and Katherine their Bibles! May God bless your journey with God’s Holy Word.
Starting Summer off right! - June 16th We had a blast sharing ice cream and coloring books with our Kids Club kids. Have a great summer!
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Immanuel "Re-Launches" In-Person Worship on June 14th! 
We were blessed with a beautiful day for the re-launch of in-person worship services on June 14th. You can enjoy more pictures of the service by clicking here to view a slide show.
Church members celebrate senior graduates Congratulations seniors on your graduation! Our Pastors and members of the congregation made a parade on June 11, 2020 and went to celebrate our senior graduates. Carol Doucette took the lead in collecting gifts from the congregation to shower our love and blessings on each graduate. Many thanks to all who participated! Click Here for more graduate and parade Pictures
Church awards Gordon Williams Scholarships We are pleased to award a Gordon Williams Scholarships to Alexa and Tyriq. We are so proud of each of them and are praying for God’s blessing as they pursue the next stage of their journey.
Congratulations Alexa!
Congratulations Tyriq!
Listen to Podcast of Brian Amidon's Interview
Brian and his family are members of Immanuel. Brian, a licensed clinical social worker, recently did an interview with Upstate Medical University's Healthlink on Air about coping with loneliness during the Covid-19 crisis. Click here to visit Healthlink on Air where you can play the full audio interview.
Immanuel's Virtual Easter Parade Many thanks to all who participated in our Easter video. It is so wonderful to see your smiling faces! We give thanks to God for each one of you. Remember "He is Risen! Alleluia!" Enjoy the video below!
Lord Save Me performed by Acappella
Pastor Jack and Pastor Pam Distribute Palms 
April 4, 2020
Many thanks to all who came out to receive a palm today! It was wonderful to see you and share in the blessing of Palm Sunday, from a safe distance, of course!!! We were overwhelmed by the generosity of those who brought their Lenten food donations, gratitude boxes and gifts of tithes and offerings. We are blessed by each one of you and are praying for your safety and well being! 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! |
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. |
