“The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts;

and though all its parts are many, they form one body."

I Corinthians 12:12

Dear Friends in Christ,

It is a wonderful time to be a part of our congregation. We are celebrating ten years in this building in 2024 and we will also celebrate 135 years of ministry and sharing God's love in our community. In this time of declining church attendance and membership nationally, this is really something for us to celebrate! God has blessed us in many ways and He has ALWAYS been faithful in seeing us through times of great joy and sorrow.

During Our time without a full-time pastor, He has provided us with many faith filled visiting pastors. They have nourished us in Word and Sacrament and never failed to bring us a message we needed to hear. I am thankful for them and for all of you who are stepping up and sharing your many gifts. Daily you are using your spiritual gifts to contribute to the life of our family here at Immanuel. The body, our congregation, is made up of many parts. You are the most important part, for without each of you there would be no whole. I thank God for each of you and for your faithful service to our ministry. Continue to lift our beloved Immanuel in prayer that with God's great guidance, we will continue to flourish for Him and share the good news of Jesus.

Yours in Christ,

Luther Stene