Immanuel Lutheran Events

We will kick off our “Love like Jesus” theme at Welcome Sunday under the tent outdoors gathering for worship under the big tent in Immanuel's front parking lot at 9 a.m.

Following worship join us for an all-are-welcome picnic with hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, beans, and dessert.

Love Like Jesus

“Love like Jesus” is Immanuel’s ministry theme this fall. “Love like Jesus” is inspired by our Long-range Plan's Strategic Priorities, 5 areas of focus to guide us forward in ministry for the next few years. Those ministry areas of focus include:

We know who is at the center of all we do – Christ
We welcome, affirm, and celebrate diversity in all contexts as we work toward a fuller understanding of God’s call to justice.
We have strong engagement within our community.
We are a growing congregation.
We are transitioning staff effectively.

Following Welcome Sunday we'll have four more weeks of focus around how we Love like Jesus, are Just like Jesus, Serve like Jesus, Embrace like Jesus, and Trust like Jesus.

Our theme, “Love like Jesus”, is particularly inspired by our first priority, centering all we do in Christ. It is also influenced by our call to follow Jesus in working for justice, reaching out to others, and ministering to people of all ages, races, and identities.

Bingo Benefit

September 10, 2022

Bingo Benefit for PROP

Saturday, September 10, 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Come and join the fun at our Bingo Benefit for PROP, our local Food Shelf and Human Services organization. All proceed from Bingo go to PROP, our local organization that helps people in need.

There will be prizes, food trucks, root beer floats with Culver’s custard, special musical guests, and Bingo callers including some of Immanuel’s youth and newest staff members.

Invite your friends and neighbors to join in the fun!

Join us for an hour, or play for the whole four hours.

The suggested donation for Bingo cards:

20 games for $5, or
4 games for $1
Prizes (gift cards) are awarded for every winning bingo.

Bring a food donation for PROP and place it in the PROP van.

Volunteers Needed

Volunteer opportunities include set-up and take-down, selling bingo cards, serving root beer floats and custard, hospitality, and helping with the church picnic on Sunday. It takes many hands working together to bring about this wonderful community event and your help is greatly appreciated!

You can volunteer to serve at the Bingo Benefit by signing up at church or contacting MaryKay Copp at 952-230-0359.

If you have questions please contact Pastor Paul Nelson: paul@immanuel.us

PROP - People Reaching Out to People

PROP PROP's mission is to: compassionately provide food and comprehensive support to our neighbors in need that creates a pathtowards self-sufficiency, helping people in Eden Prairie and Chanhassen, who are facing financial hardship or crisis.

Primary services of PROP include: food shelf, short-term financial help, support for low-income families with children and teens, and support for seniors and individuals with disabilities.

Learn more about PROP: People Reaching Out to People

Italy Tour Interest Meeting

August 16, 2022

A Tour of Italy

Heaven, hell, and everything in-between!

October 9 - 20, 2023

Join Pastor Paul and Karen Nelson as they explore heaven, hell, and everything inbetween! So much of Christian belief about heaven, hell and other tenets of the faith are not biblical but were inspired by medieval Catholicism.

Our travels will take us to the influential cities of faith, the arts, and politics including Florence, Assisi, and Rome. We will also take a few days to enjoy some of the most beautiful coastline in the world on the Amalfi Coast.

Pricing has not yet been determined, but the tour will include airfare, lodging, motorcoach transportation while in Italy, breakfasts and other meals, and knowledgeable, engaging guides that will make this an unforgettable journey! Join Immanuel friends and others in exploring this fascinating and ancient part of the world!

Interest Meeting

Tuesday, August 16, 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall

Join us for this initial interest meeting to learn about the trip!

To find out more about this Italy adventure, please submit this Google form.

We will keep you informed via email.

If you have questions call or email:

Pastor Paul 952-240-4275; email: paul@immanuel.us

Karen at 952-240-4274; email: knelson2262@gmail.com

Sunday Worship

August 14, 2022

Masks are optional in worship.

August 14

9:00 a.m. - Traditional Worship Indoors & livestreamed

This service can be watched on demand at anytime immediately following the service.

10:30 a.m. - Outdoors Informal Worship

Join us in Immanuel's backyard!

An engaging message renewing you in God’s love and grace!
We will have chairs, but you are welcome to bring your own chairs and blankets!
If the weather is inclement we will move indoors.
Pets are welcome!

The child friendly elements of this worship service include:

A beginning sing-along featuring favorite songs.
A Spark Story Bible time.
Take home activity bags with crayons, coloring sheets and small toy.
Bubbles and sidewalk chalk.
Lots of wiggle room on the lawn and playground.

If the weather is uncertain on Sunday morning and you'd like to know of any last minute changes/notifications, you can either:

sign up to receive a General Congregation text update, or
you can check Immanuel's Facebook page.

This service will not be livestreamed.