Coming in April
Dead Sea Scrolls and the Bible
This four week Bible study will feature Dr. Nathan Jastram, Dead Sea Scrolls scholar and head of the Theology Department at Concordia University Wisconsin. Each week embodies the importance of how God’s word affects our lives.
April 11 Introduction to the Dead Sea Scrolls
This session will offer background information on the Dead Sea Scrolls, including the land in which they were discovered, the story of their discovery, and the site of Qumran.
April 18 Methods of Studying the Dead Sea Scrolls
This session will cover the physical characteristics of the Dead Sea Scrolls, how the Scrolls have been preserved, and how they are reconstructed. Various imaging techniques and ways of analyzing the Scrolls will be explained.
April 25 Textual Criticism and the Dead Sea Scrolls
This session will illustrate how scholars make judgments about which reading is more likely to be original when various manuscripts contain various readings.
May 2 The Dead Sea Scrolls and Christianity
This session will compare the teachings in the Dead Sea Scrolls to the teachings of the Christian church. Were some early Christians members of the Qumranites? Did they share similar ideas about Scripture? Did early Christians organize themselves as a society in ways that are similar to the Qumranites? Did they share similar ideas about the sacraments, or about the Messiah?
Lenten Devotions
Walking with Jesus
From the Mount of Transfiguration to Mount Calvary
CONGREGATION WIDE BIBLE STUDY 2009
Worship— Is it about me? Is it about God?
Is it experiencing— Forgiveness Grace Mercy
Worship isn’t just our time in church, but worship is a life of devotion. This study will help develop your faith “as you live your life worthy of the calling you have received” (Eph. 4:1). There are Bible studies available through our REACHGroups to enhance your life of devotion. If you are not connected to a REACHGroup check the FIL web site at www.firstimmanuel.com or talk with Pastor Jon.
Week 1 God Coming to Me
Week 2 Me Going to God
Week 3 Us gathering together
Week 4 Life!!
BREAKFAST BIBLE STUDY Come and enjoy breakfast with Pastor Raasch on the first Friday of each month at 6:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
BAPTISM CLASS If you are planning on having a Baptism here at First Immanuel we are requiring the parents to attend a Baptism class. This is a one session class. This class will give you the opportunity to learn more about baptism for you and your child. The next class will be held Thursday, May 6 at 6:30. You must register for the class. For more information please call the office at 377-6610.
SENIOR HIGH YOUTH BIBLE STUDY 9-10 am in the youth room. Join us Sundays in the youth room and we connect to God’s Word and grow from it.
MIDDLE SCHOOL BIBLE STUDY starts today at 9–10 am in middle school rooms. Join us as we learn more about how God’s word can be used to guide and direct our lives to live for Him and Him alone!
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Through God’s grace and forgiveness we are Living Inside Out in our faith. Come and live this year with your God and the love he provides.
9:00 am in the Family Life Center. -PLEASE NOTE ROOM CHANGE
Registration Form
SUNDAY MORNING 9:00 a.m. Crown Financial Ministries is pleased to bring the God Provides Film Learning Experience. Please join us for a FREE family-friendly hour to watch the second of six of the God Provides films and hear special, live teaching by Crown's CEO, Chuck Bentley. These films address the topic of family finance. Our study begins at 9:00 am in the Fellowship Hall at First Immanuel and at 10:20 am at River of Life in the sanctuary.
SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS AT RIVER OF LIFE Crown Financial Ministries is pleased to bring the God Provides Film Learning Experience. Please join us for a FREE family-friendly hour to watch the second of six of the God Provides films and hear special, live teaching by Crown's CEO, Chuck Bentley. These films address the topic of family finance. Our study begins at 9:00 am in the Fellowship Hall at First Immanuel and at 10:20 am at River of Life in the sanctuary.
Wednesday Morning Adult Bible Study Join Pastor Raasch at 9:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
Beginning Wednesday, Feb. 17 - A STUDY OF ORIGINS Out of Nothing: The Word, Creation and Faith. This study considers theories of evolution, the plausibility of random chance, man's spiritual and physical nature, and how God's creation and salvation are intrinsically linked in the person of Jesus Christ. This five session study assists participants in seeing how Scripture is valid when it assigns the origins of all created matter to God.
MEN’S SATURDAY BIBLE STUDY takes place the 1st and 3rd Saturday each month at 7:30 am in the Fellowship Hall. Currently we are studying Joseph.
First Immanuel Lutheran & River of Life
reaches up to God, reaches in to each other, and reaches out to others.
Coming in April
Dead Sea Scrolls and the Bible
This four week Bible study will feature Dr. Nathan Jastram, Dead Sea Scrolls scholar and head of the Theology Department at Concordia University Wisconsin. Each week embodies the importance of how God’s word affects our lives.
April 11 Introduction to the Dead Sea Scrolls
This session will offer background information on the Dead Sea Scrolls, including the land in which they were discovered, the story of their discovery, and the site of Qumran.
April 18 Methods of Studying the Dead Sea Scrolls
This session will cover the physical characteristics of the Dead Sea Scrolls, how the Scrolls have been preserved, and how they are reconstructed. Various imaging techniques and ways of analyzing the Scrolls will be explained.
April 25 Textual Criticism and the Dead Sea Scrolls
This session will illustrate how scholars make judgments about which reading is more likely to be original when various manuscripts contain various readings.
May 2 The Dead Sea Scrolls and Christianity
This session will compare the teachings in the Dead Sea Scrolls to the teachings of the Christian church. Were some early Christians members of the Qumranites? Did they share similar ideas about Scripture? Did early Christians organize themselves as a society in ways that are similar to the Qumranites? Did they share similar ideas about the sacraments, or about the Messiah?
Lenten Devotions
Walking with Jesus
From the Mount of Transfiguration to Mount Calvary
CONGREGATION WIDE BIBLE STUDY 2009
Worship— Is it about me? Is it about God?
Is it experiencing— Forgiveness Grace Mercy
Worship isn’t just our time in church, but worship is a life of devotion. This study will help develop your faith “as you live your life worthy of the calling you have received” (Eph. 4:1). There are Bible studies available through our REACHGroups to enhance your life of devotion. If you are not connected to a REACHGroup check the FIL web site at www.firstimmanuel.com or talk with Pastor Jon.
Week 1 God Coming to Me
Week 2 Me Going to God
Week 3 Us gathering together
Week 4 Life!!
BREAKFAST BIBLE STUDY Come and enjoy breakfast with Pastor Raasch on the first Friday of each month at 6:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
BAPTISM CLASS If you are planning on having a Baptism here at First Immanuel we are requiring the parents to attend a Baptism class. This is a one session class. This class will give you the opportunity to learn more about baptism for you and your child. The next class will be held Thursday, May 6 at 6:30. You must register for the class. For more information please call the office at 377-6610.
SENIOR HIGH YOUTH BIBLE STUDY 9-10 am in the youth room. Join us Sundays in the youth room and we connect to God’s Word and grow from it.
MIDDLE SCHOOL BIBLE STUDY starts today at 9–10 am in middle school rooms. Join us as we learn more about how God’s word can be used to guide and direct our lives to live for Him and Him alone!
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Through God’s grace and forgiveness we are Living Inside Out in our faith. Come and live this year with your God and the love he provides.
9:00 am in the Family Life Center. -PLEASE NOTE ROOM CHANGE
Registration Form
SUNDAY MORNING 9:00 a.m. Crown Financial Ministries is pleased to bring the God Provides Film Learning Experience. Please join us for a FREE family-friendly hour to watch the second of six of the God Provides films and hear special, live teaching by Crown's CEO, Chuck Bentley. These films address the topic of family finance. Our study begins at 9:00 am in the Fellowship Hall at First Immanuel and at 10:20 am at River of Life in the sanctuary.
SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS AT RIVER OF LIFE Crown Financial Ministries is pleased to bring the God Provides Film Learning Experience. Please join us for a FREE family-friendly hour to watch the second of six of the God Provides films and hear special, live teaching by Crown's CEO, Chuck Bentley. These films address the topic of family finance. Our study begins at 9:00 am in the Fellowship Hall at First Immanuel and at 10:20 am at River of Life in the sanctuary.
Wednesday Morning Adult Bible Study Join Pastor Raasch at 9:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
Beginning Wednesday, Feb. 17 - A STUDY OF ORIGINS Out of Nothing: The Word, Creation and Faith. This study considers theories of evolution, the plausibility of random chance, man's spiritual and physical nature, and how God's creation and salvation are intrinsically linked in the person of Jesus Christ. This five session study assists participants in seeing how Scripture is valid when it assigns the origins of all created matter to God.
MEN’S SATURDAY BIBLE STUDY takes place the 1st and 3rd Saturday each month at 7:30 am in the Fellowship Hall. Currently we are studying Joseph.
First Immanuel Lutheran & River of Life
reaches up to God, reaches in to each other, and reaches out to others.