Immanuel Women’s News

“Suffering as Vocation” – Who in the world would apply for the job of suffering?  Don’t we all want to avoid suffering?  Come and find out what kind of suffering God is calling you to at our May Bible studies.  Explore the meaning of suffering, what suffering God does for you, and what it means to take up your cross and follow Him. 

Bible Study Meetings in May 

May  9    Dorcas_ 9:30AM In the church library

May 10   Deborah  7:00PMIn the church library  Altar ware for May

May  14  Faith   7:00PM At the home of Diane Mehrten

May  tba Koinonia  7:40PM to be announced

Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. in the church social hall a weekly Bible study  group meets.

If you are interested in attending a bible study group and want more information please call Victoria at the church office 237-7909.  

Mark your calendars now for a fun day trip to Hanford on Saturday, June 23rd.  Take a train ride, enjoy lunch at Irwin Street Inn, shop, relax and have fun!  Watch for more details coming soon and don’t forget to invite your unchurched friends to enjoy the day too! 

May 11th at 2:30 PM the women of Immanuel will host a birthday party for the residents of the Bethel Lutheran Home,  in Selma.  We will provide dessert and entertainment for the folks who live at the home.  If you would like to help with this ministry please contact the church office. 

Other dates to remember:

  Three Rivers Retreat – September 28-30

  Synod Convention – November 9-10 at Trinity in Fresno

 “For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you should follow in his steps.”  1Peter 2:21