Immanuel News and Events
Click the link to view a news item below or browse our reminders, events and photos on this page
Click the link to view a news item below or browse our reminders, events and photos on this page
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News
Gordon Williams Scholarship Applications
Applications are now being accepted for the Gordon Williams scholarship. The Gordon Williams Scholarship, named in the memory of a former pastor of Immanuel United Methodist Church, provides aid for undergraduate higher education.
Applicant must be a graduating high school senior or a matriculated undergraduate who plans to continue his/her education and a member of Immanuel United Methodist Church. Previous winners are not eligible. Applications must be received at the church office by May 24, 2018. Click Here to download the PDF form to your computer for printing. Form can also be obtained at the church office or on the Forms Page of this website. Immanuel Participates in Work Day at Casowasco
Saturday, May 5th - Immanuel members helped out with repair and clean-up chores at camp Casowasco. It was a wonderful day to be outdoors in this beautiful setting! ......A big Thank You to everyone who helped out!
Disaster Recovery Team Returns Home
Our disaster recovery team returned safely from another successful trip to Clendenin, West Virginia in April. They report that efforts in the recovery process are certainly visible around the region and look forward to returning later this year.
Immanuel Youth Serve Meals with Sophie's Giving Tree at Golisano Children's Hospital
4/18/2018 - We served 130 meals to pediatric cancer patients, their families and staff of the hospital with Sophie's Giving Tree. Thanks to all who helped out.
Click Here to learn more about Spohie's Giving Tree. ***Click on individual pictures below to enlarge. Adopt-a-Highway Crew Cleans Up Again
04-21-2018 Our Adopt-a Highway crew was out there again on 4/21 doing Spring cleanup along Hwy 5. Great job everyone!
Immanuel Youth Make Lunches for the Rescue Mission
04/22/2018 - The Sunday Jr. High and Sr. High classes made lunches which will be distributed to the Syracuse homeless population by the Rescue Mission. Since February, we have made 150 sandwiches! Click Here to see more pictures.
Summer Camp Registration is now open!
We are excited to announce that registration for Summer Camp 2018 at Casowasco is now open! Dozens of programs are being offereds this season, including some traditional favorites as well as exciting new options! Brochures will be hitting the mail soon, but all of our programs can be viewed now by clicking here.
If you know what program you would like, you can click here to register directly. If you have any questions, you can email registrar@campsandretreats.org or call toll-free at 855-414-6400. Immanuel staff members will also be happy to answer any camp questions you may have. If you register before May 1, there is a discount. There are also discounts for siblings and refer a friend. We have camperships available for the youth of Immanuel to attend summer camp. Please give your camper's name along with the camp and dates he/she will be attending to Pam in the church office no later than June 8th. One check for all camperships will be sent to Casowasco. If you have a greater financial need, please let Pastor Jack know and we will work with you. Mike Block Hired as Director of Missional Engagement Check out the article from the Upper New York Conference Newsletter reprinted below. Congratulations Mike! 
December 5, 2017 / By Shannon Hodson / Email
Mike Block has been hired as the Director of Missional Engagement of the Upper New York Conference. This position opening was made possible by a donation from Earlville UMC—their vote to discontinue included donating enough money to the new Upper New York Mission Central Hub to allow it to start operations, which included enough money to cover the salary of a Director for at least two years. Click here to read the full story. Mike’s primary role will be to equip local church and Conference leaders to be the “hands and feet of Jesus,” providing help and hope to people in times of distress and disaster. He will directly support our Volunteers in Mission and Disaster Response teams and oversee the development and use of the Mission Central Hub. Mike grew up in a family that was very engaged in mission work and helping communities in need. And he has carried this passion throughout his life. A retired military reservist, Mike speaks of the many times he was able to help countries in need. Much like first responders in disaster, Mike explained, “When countries sought the U.S.’s support during times of war, within 24 hours, we’d be on a plane and on the ground of the country in need, interfacing with civilians, helping them to understand that we were there not to judge them, but to help them.” Ten years ago, Mike was part of the startup team for Immanuel (Church of the Bells) UMC’s mission trip planning to help with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Since then, Mike has helped lead 120 people on 36 similar mission trips, and the team has completed 18,000 hours of labor. Mike is excited about his new position. He said “It has always felt good to make a difference in one church. I’m thrilled to do it with 867 churches and 65 New Faith Communities. I’m just the beginning. There’s a whole team of people anxious to get involved. I don’t know it all, but I know enough to ask and accomplish any task given to me.” |
Events and Projects
Spaghetti Dinner - Sunday, May 20th, 11:30 AM
Hosted by the JR/SR High JAM Class 
Join us after the 10 AM worship service (11:30 am) for a spaghetti dinner. Ravioli will also be on the menu as a main course choice. All meals are $5 each with the proceeds going to benefit youth camperships.
Summer Fun in the Son Week - August 6th - 9th
Mark your calendars! This year's Summer fun in the Son week will be held August 6th through August 9th. The week is open to all children ages 4 through 5th grade. Our theme for the week will be Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus. This year we will be adding an evening cookout to the program. Join us for a week of songs, games, stories, crafts and snacks. For more information contact Carol Doucette: songsofjoy64@gmail.com
United Methodist Men Host Fall Retreat - September 7th-8th
The Upper New York Conference's United Methodist Men will host their fall retreat Sept. 7 and 8 at Sky Lake Camp & Retreat Center in Windsor. The theme of this year's event is "Transformation through Christ: Turn 180°." The retreat is open to people from all denominations and communities; and, for the first time, it will not only be open to men, but also to women.
Click here to read an article about the event and view Upper New York Area Resident Bishop, Mark J. Webb's video invitation to the event. 
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. |
