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Immanuel
Lutheran Church and School
Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed by Your name.”
Matthew 6:9
The (Worship) Times,
They are a-Changin’
Immanuel Family Update
Immanuel Lutheran Church & School
5545 Alessandro Blvd.
Riverside, CA 92506
Published Monthly
Cross
alk
By Pastor Steven Borst
During the Fall of 2014, key leaders of our congregation wrestled with an
important question: are our current worship times set at the most opportune
hour for our congregation and our community to participate? A process was set
in place to thoroughly examine the question.
February 1, 2015
Volume 33, Issue 2
This Month:
Elementary School ~
Carl Boburka
2
From the DCE ~
Jean Beck
3
New Bible Study!
4
Empower our Mission ~
Bob Holcomb
5
CYC ~
Beth Vangsness
6
Boy Scout Sunday ~
February 1
7
7
JOY Group Event ~
February 14
8
Calendar
9
Lenten Services/
Soup Suppers
12
This process began with the formation of a task force that included various
stakeholders, such as pastors, elders, council members, Sunday school program,
musicians, and school families. The team consisted of Pastor Steven, Pastor Seth,
Jean Beck, Deacon Don, Chip Sartorius, Bob Holcomb, Mike O’Connell, Joe
Erbland, Dr. Glenn Pickett, and Christian Carreon.
As the task force’s work began, it was acknowledged that an 8 am worship time
is difficult for some young families and elderly members to attend. Indeed, if no
change is made to our 8 am service time, our attendance will most likely slowly
continue to decline over the next decade. Some research of other churches’
worship times showed that 10:30 am is actually the most popular and best
attended service time in our area. Adjusting the second service slightly later
would put it in a more prime hour.
The Task Force met twice in the Fall to review possible options for change and
their work was then given to the Elders to consider. The Elders discussed the
merits and drawbacks of service time changes over several months and included
detailed analysis of what each service would look like. Finally, at their January
meeting, the Elders prayerfully decided on a recommendation for the
congregation to consider:
8:30 am
10:30 am
Classical Liturgical Service
Contemporary Liturgical Service
This new schedule keeps the services in the same order as we currently have
them, consistent with almost all churches with two services. The later first
service start time encourages attendance for both young families and seniors.
We recognize that 8:30 am is also the time that our school day begins during the
week, making it familiar for our school families. Further, a later first service
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Elementary School News
Mr. Carl Boburka, Principal
As a kid growing up just outside Chicago, New Year’s Eve was not a big event for me. I was
more into the past than the future. I still enjoy reflecting on the year that has gone by; but,
now it seems I get more excited about the future. Now I look forward to the challenging ways that God will
use me in the coming year. What talent do I have to face the challenges ahead? I have discovered that our
God is a god of the future. We see Him in the stories of His people throughout time but His real strength
comes from His willingness to see each of us as new creations. As I look to 2015, I see great potential for
sharing God’s word here at ILS.
The New Year brings new opportunities for Immanuel. We are excited to begin a new program at school
titled “Engineering for Kids.” Beginning in January, through the end of the school year, students will have opportunities to explore activities in robotics, rocketry and mechanical engineering. We also welcome a new
member to our staff; Cecelia Richter has accepted the position of teacher’s aide in our 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade
classrooms. We are excited about these new additions to our ministry.
January 26-30, we celebrated National Lutheran Schools week. Many activities were planned each day
throughout the week. Mrs. Gross and our Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade students sang for the 10:15 church
services on January 25 and February 1.
January was a busy month as we began the 2015-16 enrollment process. Priority registration for our current
families with students in grades Kindergarten through 5th began on January 12. We hosted an “Open House”
for all interested families on Tuesday, January 27. Many new families attended the event and received information regarding Immanuel Lutheran School. On Thursday and Friday, January 22 and 23, the Preschool hosted an event geared toward introducing our students to the Elementary School program. Many parents
stopped by for a “cup of coffee” with the Principal. Encourage your friends and family to look into Immanuel
Lutheran School as an option for an excellent Christian education for their children. It’s a great time to be a
ROADRUNNER!
Mark your calendar for TWO MAJOR events in March; Members of our congregation are encouraged
to attend our Curriculum/Science Fair on Wednesday, March 11 from 4:00 to 6:30. Projects that students
have been working on will be displayed in their classrooms. The annual Immanuel Lutheran School Auction/
Raffle will be held on Friday, March 20, from 6:00 to 8:30. This year the event will take on a “Mardi Gras”
theme. Many great items will be auctioned off during this event. Don’t miss out!
SPOTLIGHT ON SPECIALS
For the past few months, we have been focusing on areas of our curriculum that are important to the overall
development of our children. These areas are not academic in nature but are “special” to the strength of the
educational program at Immanuel. This month, we will focus on our Physical Education program which is
taught by Mrs. Holly Smith. The development of the mind and body is important to the overall growth of
children. Our PE program progresses at each grade level from basic motor skills, to simple games, to low
organized games to high level organized games. The Presidents Fitness Test, a national physical assessment
program, is administered in the upper grades. Students are also developing social and emotional skills. Rules
of the games are taught and sportsmanship is stressed. Immanuel’s Physical Education program is an important part of our overall ministry.
From the D.C.E.
(Director of Christian Education)
Jean Beck
Serve Riverside Sunday
February 8, 2015
This year we moved the date of Serve Riverside Sunday to February, while school
is in session, instead of July, when many people go on vacation. We have some special
activities involving the Immanuel school children that also tie into Lutheran Schools Week.
I have not heard any negative feedback about Serve Riverside Sunday, so I don’t
know exactly why people choose not to participate. Maybe there are no projects that
interest them. If that’s true for you, I give you permission to design your own activity: visit a
friend who would appreciate your company, take someone to lunch who does not get treated
often, clean up your own neighborhood, do something for someone in the name of Christ
without looking to get reimbursed. That’s what the day is about. Serve someone in your own
way and let me know what you did so we know how many members participated. You don’t
have to do what I have planned, just do something in service to someone. And do it because
of all you have received from God.
Please be at Immanuel at 9:00 a.m. on February 8, 2015.
CLUB 56
We are moving to Tuesdays!! This month we meet on February 10,
from 3-5 p.m. in Graumann Hall. Bring $1.00.
Jr. High/Confirmation
Classes meet February 4.
No class February 11-April 8.
Class resumes April 15.
Plan to bring soup on Ash Wednesday and come to Lent Bible studies with a parent.
High School Youth Night
Thursday nights this month, meet on the 5th and12th at my house at 6:30-8 p.m.
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Continued from page 1 ~ “Worship Times…” by Pastor Borst
provides more positive energy for those
serving, such as ushers, acolytes, musicians/
choir, and the school music program. We
hope it will also provide the opportunity of
getting more volunteers to serve.
There is a nice symmetry to 8:30/10:30, making
it easy to remember, and placing our second
service in the “sweet spot” of 10:30 am. Our
Bible studies would continue to meet between
services.
Women’s Bible Study
Join us! This month, the ladies meet on the first and
third Saturdays (February 7 and 21st) at 9:30 am in
Graumann Hall. Georgia DeBarr has graciously offered
to lead this study: “Your Strong Suit: Bible Study on
God’s Armor with Donna Pyle – Ephesians 6:10-18.”
For more information, please leave a message for
Georgia in the church office.
The final step in this process involves you! The
pastors and elders would like your feedback.
Please take the opportunity to respond by
filling out a Tell-Us card, sending an email, or
speaking to one of us after church. We look
forward to speaking with you and are excited
about continuing to strive to provide inspiring
worship opportunities for God’s people!
“I was glad when they said to me, ‘Let us
go to the house of the Lord!’…
For the sake of the house of the Lord our
God, I will seek your good.”
Psalm 127:1, 9
Men’s Bible Study
Calling all men to join this small group held on the
second and fourth Saturdays at 7:45 am in Graumann
Hall. Bob Holcomb is leading a study on the Book of
Numbers. Don’t miss out!
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As of January 12, 2015:
 120 Individuals/Families have responded with commitments totaling $1,154,557.00
 Donations received on those commitments so far total $221,228.50
Thank you to every individual or family who:
 Joyfully committed a portion of your resources to our Empower Our Mission campaign.
 Joyfully uplifted and is uplifting our congregation’s campaign in prayer.
 Participated or is participating in the journey.
 Is still prayerfully considering your participation.
The Support and Guidance Council asked Jon Myhre (Facilities Manager) to assemble a team to look at all of
the projects we are going to do in our campaign and come back to the S&GC with a Facility Implementation
Plan. The team consisted of Jon Myhre (Facilities Manager), Lisa Hjulberg (S&GC), and Ed Goeppinger
(Member). Jon’s team presented a detailed report to the S&GC at their January meeting. Once the S&GC
finishes their review of the report we will present the report to Immanuel’s Voting Members for approval at
the next Voters Meeting. Refurbishment of the Multi-purpose building access ramps are currently in progress
and should be completed shortly (weather permitting).
I thank God for each and every one of you for your generosity and continued prayers for Empower Our Mission. I would like to close with The Christian Worker Poem:
Although your work isn’t seen by all,
nor recognized with special name call,
Our Lord knows and sees each deed;
He sees each detail and planted seed.
We thank our Lord for you so much,
the ways you serve, your special touch.
We see Christ’s love in what you do;
for how you serve, we say “Thank You!”
“Well done, thou good and faithful servant…” Matthew 25:21
President/Campaign Director: Bob Holcomb
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California Youth Connection
By Beth Vangsness
California Youth Connection (CYC) is a youth-led organization that develops leaders who empower each
other and their communities to transform the foster care system through legislative and policy change.
Their vision is that foster youth will be equal partners in contributing to all policies and
decisions made in their lives with and that all youth in foster care will have their needs met
and the support to grow into healthy and vibrant adults.
CYC engages current and former foster youth in policy advocacy to improve child welfare policy and
practice. This work is done both at the local and statewide levels. The county based chapters work on
local issues, identifying what can be improved in child welfare in their county and proposing solutions to
their local policy makers. Chapters also come together twice a year for the statewide conferences "DAY
AT THE CAPITOL" in Sacramento and the "SUMMER LEADERSHIP AND POLICY CONFERENCE" in
San Francisco. At these conferences members identify both common challenges youth experience in care
as well as good experiences to be replicated and develop policy recommendations that will improve
foster care for all youth who enter the system. Based on the work of CYC members and their policy
recommendations, dozens of child welfare laws have been enacted since CYC was founded in 1988.
Immanuel has been a supporter of the Riverside Chapter for the past year. We have generously
supported the youth's trips to their conferences in San Francisco and now to Sacramento this February.
We are proud to partner with these amazing young people. It has truly been a privilege to see Aaron,
Malynda, Keturah, Nikki, and Kyrei use their time and talents to improve the foster care system. Their
adult supporters Amada and Belinda have done an amazing job supporting and guiding them. For more
information on this worthwhile organization and for a detailed list of the 20 bills they have helped turn
into laws please see calyouthconn.org
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Boy Scout/Cub Scout Troop 176
Greetings Immanuel Lutheran Congregation,
Your very own Boy Scouts of America Boy Scout Troop 176 and Cub Scout Troop 176 will be joining you at
the 8am and 10:15am services on Sunday, February 1, 2015. This day is designated as "Scout Sunday" and
gives your scouts an opportunity to join with the fellowship, participate in the services, and help honor some
younger scouts who have earned an important Religious Award. Scouts will be presenting the colors at both
services.
Scout Sunday is also one of the ways that Scouting honors the founding of Scouting in America. Scouting was
founded on February 8, 1910, based on the program started by Lord Baden Powell in England on August 1,
1907. Scout Sunday was added to the Scout celebration in the middle 1940s. The Scout Sunday tradition
was started to make people in houses of worship aware of Scouting, and to allow Scouts to live out their
"Duty to God" pledge. The Scout Law says that a "Scout is Reverent" and Scouts of all ages promise to do
their "Duty to God". These values strengthen youth character in their family, community and faith.**
Your Scouts will also be preparing and serving breakfast to the congregation as a Thank you for supporting
our scouting programs. Breakfast will be available during morning services. Please come and introduce
yourselves to our Scouting family.
Yours in Scouting,
Joseph Cleary - Troop 176 Committee Chair
**http://www.nccs-bsa.org/activities/ScoutSunday.php
JOY Group Valentine’s Day Party
Join us for a fun Valentine’s Day luncheon with music provided by Lynda Dresser, who is
working to re-launch her singing career! She has provided music for weddings, parties, other
church activities. Come have lunch, fellowship with friends, enjoy the music and other
planned festivities. This event will take place on February 14th and lunch will be served at
12:00. The cost is $20 per person. A sign-up book will be in the narthex through February
8th.
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Happy Anniversary!
Celena Peters 2/1
Trent Smith
2/2
Megan Smith 2/2
Gary Tardy
2/2
DeAnn Shaw 2/2
Gregory Good 2/3
Natalie Grover 2/3
Lisa Carreon 2/3
Katelyn Perry 2/4
Ryan Gross
2/5
Robert Kettledon
2/5
Deidre Goodwin 2/7
Megan Pfrunder 2/7
Agostino Milazzo
2/7
Teri Brayton
2/7
Ryder Calderon 2/8
Brad Jones
2/8
Janice McIntyre 2/8
Richard Stumpf 2/11
Danielle Mundy 2/11
Lucas Brown 2/12
William Curley 2/12
Diane Brandt 2/13
Ben Long-Herzog
2/13
Mike Malsed
2/13
Mary Thornell 2/13
Lori Wood
2/14
Te'a Gutierrez 2/14
Addison Curley 2/14
Jack Mundy
2/14
Susan Buster 2/16
Wayne Aiken 2/16
Judi Jack
2/17
Erika Durham 2/17
Chloe Spartos 2/18
Joelle Ramos 2/18
Mason Strickland
2/19
Diana Cantrell 2/20
Amanda Jack 2/20
Tomilynn Blanton
2/22
Amy Parker
2/22
Mary Brown
2/22
Doris Schwecke 2/23
Jacob Cook
2/23
Milton Pingel 2/24
Kevin Schmidt 2/24
Allan Meister 2/25
Briana Phillips 2/25
Ruben Rasso 2/25
Kevin and Kim Coleman
Glenn and Melode Olsen
Calvin and Micki Lemke
Ted and Jennifer Weggeland
James and Annabelle Mills
Paul and Becki Spartos
Donald and Marie Singer
2/7
2/8
2/14
2/16
2/19
2/21
2/28
MacKinnon Johnson 2/25
Sandra Hale
2/26
David De Lorenzo 2/26
Jean Nixon
2/26
Kyler Walker-Savage 2/26
Nick Mateljan 2/27
Ruthie Farrell 2/27
Carl Bunke
2/27
John Lundi
2/28
Jason Kennel 2/29
A Prayer for the Flick Family
Lord, bless Baby Luca
And his loving parents too.
Support Seth and Melinda
In each trial they go through.
Lord, bless Luca's brothers
With Your kind and tender care.
Remind them You are listening
To their every heartfelt prayer.
Lord, bless this young family
In all that they must do.
Give them strength and courage
As they depend on You.
Carolyn Bolz
FEBRUARY
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1 SCOUT
SUNDAY
Pancake
Breakfast
Scrip Available
2
3
4
5
6
2:00 pm
2nd Quarter
Awards
7
8
SERVE
RIVERSIDE
SUNDAY
9
10
3:00pm Club 56
3:15pm PTL Mtg
11
6:30 “Hats” 1st
and 2nd grade
musical
12
13
14 Valentine’s
Day
12:00 pm JOY
Group Valentine
luncheon
15
16 President’s
Day
Campus Closed
17
18 12:00pm Ash
6:30pm S&G Mtg Wednesday
19
20
21
Blue and Gold
Dinner
Cub Scouts 176
23
24
26
27 12:00pm
dismissal
6:30pm Father
Daughter dance
28
22
8:00 am 4th
grade recorders
5:30 pm Soup
Supper
6:30pm Ash
Wednesday
25 12:00pm Lent
Service
5:30 pm Soup
Supper
6:30pm Lent
Service
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Quick Reference
CHURCH/SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Senior Pastor
Principal
Director of Christian Education
Director of Preschool
Visitation Pastor
Pastor of Outreach and Mission
Deacon
Choir Director
Organist
Pastor Steven Borst
Carl Boburka
Miss Jean Beck
Mrs. Jeannie Jones
Rev. David Schilling
Pastor Seth Flick
Don Kolafa
Dr. Glenn Pickett
Jan Smith
CHURCH/SCHOOL OFFICE EXTENSIONS
Information
Church Secretary
School Admin. Assist.
Bookkeeper
Sr. Pastor
Pr. Of Outreach & Mission
Principal
Office Manager/Business Manager
DCE
Admissions Representative
100
Jamila Leggett, 200
Doris Schwecke, 201
Pastor Borst, 203
Pastor Flick, 222
Carl Boburka, 206
Teri Peters, 202
Jean Beck, 205
Kim Coleman, 201
SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE COUNCIL
Bob Holcomb, President, 2016
David Vangsness, Vice President, 2015
Rick Stephens, Secretary, 2015
Brad Davis, Treasurer, 2015
Chip Sartorius, Member, 2015
Vern Goodwalt, Member, 2016
Lisa Hjulberg, Member, 2016
IF YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT
Altar Guild
Baptism
Bulletin
Elders
Flower Chart
Greeters
Hospital Recovery Meal
JOY Group
Men's Bible Study
Mission Outreach
Newsletter, Family Update
Nursery
Prayer Chain
Prayer Chain
Quilters
School
Shut-ins
Small Group Bible Study
Sunday School/VBS
Women's Ministries
Women's Bible Study
Youth Groups
Joy Fosgett, Linda Holcomb
Pastor Borst
Jamila Leggett
Marlin Brandt
Karen Brooks
Bev Barrier
Becki Spartos
Ken Unrath
Bob Holcomb
Beth Vangsness
Jill Popeney
Celena Peters
Carolyn Elfman
Dory Robb
Charlotte Borst
Doris Schwecke
Pastor Schilling
Deacon Don Kolafa
Jean Beck
Georgia DeBarr
Jean Beck
CHURCH/SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS
Monday—Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Memorial Gifts
Memorial gift envelopes are located next to the
regular envelopes in the narthex. These gifts can
be undesignated or designated for specific items
Do You Need A Little Help?
or ministries. Please consider giving throughout
Did you know that we have a ministry here at Immanuel the year in memory of a loved one, a birthday, or
to help those who are recovering from illness? If you or a holiday.
loved one just got out of the hospital and you need assisGoing into the
tance with meals, or you would like to help by providing a
Hospital?
meal, please call Becki Spartos or write it on your attendance card.
ANOINTING FOR HEALING We offering a brief service
of anointing for our members and friends following the
services on the second Sunday of each month and at
other times by request. If you wish to be anointed, inform
the pastor either before worship or following it and he will
meet you at the altar rail when the rest of the
congregants have been exited.
BULLETIN AND NEWSLETTER ARTICLES
It is important that you or a family
member call the church office to let us know.
When you are admitted, tell them that
Immanuel Lutheran is your church. This way
we can pray for you and visit with you.
All Prayer Concerns
Do you have a special prayer that you would
Articles for the weekly bulletin must be submitted to the like our Prayer Chain to pray for? Contact
church office by Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. Newsletter Carolyn Elfman or Dory Robb at the church
articles must be submitted by the 15th of each month. All office at 682-7613.
articles must be approved for printing by the pastor.
Immanuel Lutheran Church and School
5545 Alessandro Blvd, Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 682-7613 / (951) 682-4211
Church Website: immanuelriverside.com
OUR WORSHIP HOURS
Traditional Service: 8:00 a.m.
Adult and Youth Classes: 9:15 a.m.
Family Praise Worship Service: 10:15 a.m.
Sunday School: 10:15 a.m.
Serve Riverside Sunday
February 8, 2015
Experience, Equip & Engage!
Sign up today!
Please view the sign-up board on the court yard and find a
project that best fits you/your family.
Sunday schedule:
8:45-9:20 am
9:20 am
10:00-Noon
Registration
Praise and Worship
Serve the Community
Ash Wednesday Services
February 18, 2015
12:00 pm
6:30 pm
Lenten Season: A Focus on The Lord’s Prayer
Soup Suppers at 5:30 pm
Lenten Services at 6:30 pm