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
Annual Chili and Chowder Cook Off Report Good food and fun for all who attended! Lots of fun was had at our annual chili/chowder cook off which was held on Sunday, January 12.
First place winner was Lisa M. with her Italian wedding soup. Second place winner was Barb B. with her seafood chowder. Third place was a tie between Barb M. with her chicken corn chowder and Jerry S. with his venison chili. Congratulations to our winners! Great food and fellowship was had by all! Click on individual pictures below to enlarge for better viewing
Church of the Bells Ski Club! 
Don't want to sit inside for another winter? Then join the Church of the Bells Ski Club. We ski Friday nights at Labrador Mountain. Your passes will be good any Friday that Lab is open and 6 ski lessons are included in the price so new skiers are welcome. Contact Chris Paoli for details.
Immanuel Goes Caroling at Camillus Ridge Terrace Immanuel members enjoyed spreading holiday cheer to residents of Camillus Ridge Terrace on Sunday, December 15. It is always a blessing to share God's love with others.
Christmas Door Spray Project a Success 
Shelley Dawson Smith reports:
Through this cooperative effort we made 49 door sprays and, as everything is donated, we were able to contribute $970.00 to the Mission Team for Disaster Recovery. Thanks to the people who purchased the door sprays! Thanks to Dan Martini owner of Syracuse Christmas Tree Farm in Syracuse for donating the greens. Thanks to Mike DeOrdio, Jerry Sabattis, Dave Russell and Warren Robinson for cutting and picking up the greens. Thanks to the Tuesday morning crew who helped set up the tables in the fellowship hall. Thanks to Ed Owens who helped assemble the door sprays. Thanks to Joan Archambeau, Angie Keida, Julie Deordio, Peg Webster, Barb Merckel, Anita Hall, Janet Robinson, Judy Owens and Denise Sabattis who did an outstanding job decorating the sprays. Thanks to the people who purchased the door sprays. Click Here for more door spray pictures on our Missions Project Page. "Kidz" Club Starts This Fall! 
A message from Pastor Jack:
Happy September!!! The great NY State fair has closed, we have turned the calendar page to September and life begins to return to normal! And part of that return is the commencing of another church "programming year". We are blessed to tell you that Immanuel has a new "Kidz" Club Coordinator! We are blessed to welcome our own, Ashley Davis to this role and Ashley has already begun planning for Sunday morning programming! Our plan is to start on Sunday, September 15th. After children's time that morning the "kidz" will join in a Kick-Off Kick Ball Game! Mr. Paoli will be coordinating the game and the following Sunday, 9/22 the "kidz" will head off to their first organized activity with Ashley and her team! We're very excited to welcome Ashley to our church staff and we know your kids will love the time they spend with her! We can't wait to see you all back in worship on the 15th! --Pastor Jack Immanuel Helps at Camillus First UMC Camillus First UMC's Summer lunch program provides a free lunch on Mondays and Thursdays between 11am and 1pm from the end of June until the end of August. On August 21st, Immanuel members helped to prepare the lunches. Thank you to those who helped.
Our Building Gets a New Roof Check it out the next time you're here!
Our Trustees are still gratefully accepting any and all donations towards the cost of the new roof. Checks can be made out to "Immanuel UMC" with "Roof" in the memo.
11th Annual Mini Golf Tournament - A Success Immanuel's 11th annual mini golf tournament was held on August 10th at Fairmount Glen Miniature Golf . The event was again a great success in raising money for our disaster relief efforts. There were 64 people playing mini golf. This year we were joined by Jim Lerch and Boy Green, the hosts of Manchild Show sports radio show on 1260. They brought 27 of their radio fans including 2 Syracuse Strong football players and their coach. They also donated several very nice prizes.
Everyone in attendance had a wonderful time playing this great course and sampling the great breakfast served afterward. A big thank you goes out to all who planned, organized and worked at the event. We also offer a special thank you to Fairmount Glen for the use of its unique facilities! **Click on individual pictures in the gallery below to enlarge 
Immanuel Pitches in to Repair Stairs for Members July 9, 2019 -
A group from Immanuel shared their carpentry skills by repairing a set of stairs at a member's home. Thanks to all for giving in this way!
Immanuel at the Upper New York Conference Annual Session
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! Confirmation Sunday, May 19th Six of our youth were confirmed in faith and were welcomed into our congregation as unique children of God. Congratulations to all and thank you to Carol, Pastor Jack, Pastor Pam, Pastor Russ, the parents, mentors and all those who supported our children.
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Events and Projects
InterFaith Harmony Assembly
Monday, February 3rd, 6:30pm - 8:00pm 
All are welcome to join the Immanuel group attending this event (see poster below). We will gather at Immanuel at 5:45 and carpool to the venue. Click Here for more information on the event and InterFaith Works.
Crossroads District Training Day Saturday, February 8th, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Our annual Crossroads District Training Day is coming up at the Conference Center on Saturday, February 8th. Training will be offered for Finance Teams, SPRC's, Trustees, and Discipleship Ministries. You'll also have the chance to hear about Social media tools, our Mission Hub, Mental Health Issues and the Resource Center. Descriptions of the workshops are outside the Fireside Room... as are registration forms that need to be completed and returned by 2/1! Lunch is included in the registration fee, as well!
Immanuel UMC Spring Fine Arts Craft Show April 3rd and April 4th 
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 sale. Attention Crafters! Click here to download a printable application form to reserve your space for this event Community Event 10th Annual Day of Joy Women's Conference April 25th 
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. |
