The Holy Scriptures is the book of faith and the first language of our faith.  During the coming 12 months we invite you to join an effort to learn and memorize what might (humbly) be called “52 Great Verses of the Bible.”  This is a way for us to take hold of some of the notable passages of Scripture and take them into our lives and ourselves – letting them guide and support us.

 For many of us, our encounter with Scripture is limited to the portions read on Sunday mornings.  Many of us – and many of our neighbors – do not know the Bible as well as we could.  Here is an opportunity to grow.

For the coming year Pastor Paul has selected a total of 52 Bible verses.  Some short; some a bit longer.  Some of the verses might be called ‘comfort’ verses – these are the verses that we turn to when challenges come to us.  But, even as important are those verses are, there are many others that give meaning/direction to our lives and ministries.  They all help us understand God and God’s interactions with God’s people a little better. 

 The list of verses is varied.  They will be noted each month in The Open Door, on our website (www.immanuelwebster.org) and weekly in the bulletin.

 As a “Monthly Bonus” – 12 longer passages are offered (one per month) to challenge you.  These passages are more than just a verse or two – such as Psalm 23 or the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12).  Again, they are some of those memorable passages of Scripture that uphold and encourage us in life.

 So…let’s start with the first month’s weekly verses –

September 5 – John 3:16-17

September 12 – Genesis 1:1-3

September 19 – Matthew 28:19

September 26 – Romans 5:6-8

 The September Monthly bonus passage is Psalm 23.

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Rally Day! September 12th

by IELC on August 26, 2010

As we look forward to another year of learning and growing in faith please join us on Sunday, September 12, 2010, at 9:30AM to kick off the upcoming Sunday School year. Grades 6-12 will hold their annual car wash while 3 year olds – 5th Grade will gather in the sanctuary for a brief Opening Worship, visit their classrooms and meet their teachers. Refreshment will follow downstairs in the lounge area. Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend.

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Wellness On Wednesdays – For those 55 and older

June 16, 2010

Wellness On Wednesdays meets every Wednesday, and is for those 55 and older. Join us from 10 am to 12:30 pm for blood pressure checks, light exercises, speakers and lunch.
The program schedule for the months of August, September and October are –
AUGUST
August 4       Author of “The Shoemaker’s Gospel” Daniel Brent
 August 11    Webster History – Museum Curator Carol Saylor, [...]

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Join us for Grace @ 5 – a “different” service

March 5, 2010

Grace@5 is a ‘different’ worship service now held every Sunday (5:00 PM) at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 131 West Main Street, Webster.  Grace@5 is not traditional, not contemporary, not alternative…it is different. 
You are invited to come and see what Grace@5 is all about.  If you like sleeping in on Sunday mornings, Grace@5 might just be [...]

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