Immanuel News and Events
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Click on a news item below or browse our reminders, events and photos on this page
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News
Winter Update 
It's the time of the year when the snow flies and the wind blows so please note that the church office will be closed when the West Genesee school district is closed due to winter weather. Stay warm and drive safely this winter.
Snow Bird Mailings 
I you will be away for more than one month this winter, please let Pam know so she can adjust your mailings from the church. Immanuel has to pay postage on all returned mail. If you have a temporary address we can make adjustments so that the mailings go directly to your winter home. Thank you for helping out.
December 9th - Immanuel Goes Christmas Caroling A group of 13 spread some Christmas cheer Sunday afternoon by caroling for the residents of Camillus Ridge Terrace. We also stopped at the homes of some who are not easily able to get out-and-about this time of year. The video below was taken at Camillus Ridge Terrace.
November 18 Youth Make Lunches for the Rescue Mission Our young people were busy on November 18th making 48 lunches for the Rescue Mission to distribute. The "JAM Lunches for the Rescue Mission" is an ongoing youth project. Thank you all for your participation.
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Click or tap here for the complete Youth Group photo album of recent activities.
October 13 Immanuel Serves at the Samaritan Center A group of adults and youth prepared and served 230 meals at the Samaritan Center on October 13th as part of our mission outreach. Thanks to all that helped. We are always in need of help with this project so please consider adding your name to the list of volunteers. Here are a few pictures from the day.
October 11 Immanuel Helps at Conference Mission Hub A group of 8 people from Immanuel went to the Upper New York Conference Mission HUB on October 11th.
While there there, they assembled 24 disaster recovery cleaning buckets and 60 hygiene kits. Thanks to all for helping!
Flood Bucket Sunday- September 23rd Congregation Fills Flood Buckets - following service 
The Immanuel congregation participated in filling flood buckets that will aid in clean-up for flood-stricken areas of the country. These flood buckets will be shipped ASAP to the flood relief efforts in North and South Carolina.
What's in a flood bucket? To answer that question, please click or tap here to view a video featuring a young man familiar to many of us as he demonstrates how to put together a bucket. 10th Annual Mini Golf Tournament a Success 
August 11 - We were blessed with good weather again this year and the 55+ golfers of all ages had a good time while raising $2,800 for disaster recovery mission trips. After the tournament, the golfers enjoyed a great brunch at the church. Thank you to Fairmount Glen Mini Golf for making the course available and to all those who helped and participated.
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!
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. Mike Block Hired as Conference 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
Emergency Early Response Training January 19, (Saturday),8:30 am - 5:00 pm Location: The United Methodist Conference Center
7481 Henry Clay Blvd, Liverpool UMCOR Early Response Teams (ERT) provide a caring Christian presence in the aftermath of disaster. The training equips you to help individuals clean up their homes and yards. ERTs travel to communities impacted by floods, fire, hurricane, tornadoes, etc. to carry out damage assessment, debris removal, tarp placement, and to help prevent further damage. Team members should be in good physical health. This training credentials you to enter disaster zones. An ERT badge is issued by UMCOR to persons over the age of 18 after successful completion of the course and a background check. Badges are valid for 3 years. Contact Mike Block, Directorof Missional Engagement at mikeblock@unyumc.org for registration information. Card Party - February 2, (Saturday), 6:30 pm
World Interfaith Harmony Assembly Monday, February 4th - 6:30 PM The 9th annual World Interfaith Harmony Assembly (see poster below) is being held on Monday, Feb. 4 from 6:30-8pm. This is an opportunity to gather with people of various faith denominations. It is a very exciting, invigorating and worthwhile event, appropriate for all age groups. For those that want to carpool, we will leave Immanuel’s parking lot at 5:30. There is a sign up sheet in the Narthex to carpool.
Annual District Training Day February 9, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm 
The Crossroads District annual training day is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 9 from 9:00am-3:30. This is a good opportunity to not only learn more on specific topics but to network with other people from our Crossroads District! Workshops are available for an interesting variety of topics related to church functions and leadership.
Click here to view details on the workshop sessions being offered. Immanuel Ski Club! 
Immanuel Ski Club is looking for skiers (or people who want to learn to ski). Our passes will be good for all day any Friday that Labrador Mountain is open.
Contact Chris Paoli for more details (315)484-7846. The Sunday Meal Ministry 
.....An ongoing ministry at Immanuel
We have started a new ministry of taking 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. |
