We have returned to in-person classes each Monday at 7:00 pm in Immanuel's Fellowship Hall
Confirmation Class:
Movie "The Shack", a Story about the Holy Trinity
April 12 & 19, 2021
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Over two weeks, we'll be viewing "The Shack," a movie based on the book of the same title. The story is not intended to nail down every detail about the Holy Trinity; rather, it is author William P. Young's attempt to share his faith to his children through story.
As you view or read "The Shack," I invite you to consider what you have come to both question and believe about God through your reading of the Bible and your life experiences. You're welcome to borrow Pastor Steve's DVD of "The Shack" after April 19. |
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Confirmation Class:
Social Justice/Racial Justice Service Project
March 22, 2021
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Confirmation Class:
Social Justice/Racial Justice
March 15, 2021
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Preview of Next Week: In response to this weeks insights from Elisa Oh, sharing her experiences growing up in mostly white Neenah, WI, as an Asian American, we'll take time in small groups to serve our congregation by creating awareness of racial justice perspectives. More details under the Homework section of this week's discussion guide.
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Confirmation Class:
How Can I Resist Evil?
March 8, 2021
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Preview of Next Week: We'll follow up with "How can I resist evil?" We'll hear the insights of Elisa Oh as she shares her experiences growing up in mostly white Neenah, WI, as an Asian American. Elisa will help us reflect on matters of racial justice and how we can work to be allies of those who are being treated unfairly because of perceived differences.
Small Group Discussion Guide for March 15 - CLICK HERE |
Confirmation Class:
How Can I Make the Most of the Rest of My Life?
March 1, 2021
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Preview of Next Week: We'll continue with the Alpha Youth videos. Next week's theme: How Can I resist Evil?
Small Group Discussion Guide for March 8 - CLICK HERE |
Confirmation Class:
How to Listen to the Holy Spirit?
February 22, 2021
NO Confirmation Class February 15, 2021
Tonight we follow the school closures and will not meet for confirmation. We meet again in person February 22, 2021, at 7:00 pm in the church Fellowship Hall.
Confirmation Class:
What are Spiritual Gifts?
January 25, 2021
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Click on the Youth Spiritual Gifts Inventory below to display a multi-page PDF spiritual gifts inventory for young people. The inventory itself uses the language of "test," but I don't like that term. This is not a test to pass, but a way of seeking to take inventory of the gifting of the Holy Spirit within us. Furthermore, this inventory is not meant to be a final word about your spiritual gifts but rather a starting place for gifts discovery. So, I invite you to take the inventory and then explore the various
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Confirmation Class:
How Can I be Filled with the Holy Spirit?
What are Spiritual Gifts?
January 18, 2021
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Preview of Next Week: We'll take a break from the Alpha Youth videos next week in order to begin exploring our spiritual gifts. In addition, we'll start preparing a teaching video for some of our synod confirmands on the topic of "Prayer - Listening to the Holy Spirit."
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Veni Sancte Spiritus (latin for "Come, Holy Spirit")
The full translation of the song follows: Come, Holy Spirit, from heaven shine forth with your glorious light. Veni Sancte Spiritus. Come, Father of the poor, come, generous Spirit, come, light of our hearts. Veni Sancte Spiritus. Come from the four winds, O Spirit, come breath of God; disperse the shadows over us, renew and strengthen your people. Veni Sancte Spiritus. Most kindly warming light! Enter the inmost depths of our hearts, for we are faithful to you. Without your presence we have nothing worthy, nothing pure. Veni Sancte Spiritus. You are only comforter, Peace of the soul. In the heat you shade us; in our labor you refresh us, and in trouble you are our strength. Veni Sancte Spiritus. On all who put their trust in you and receive you in faith, shower all your gifts. Grant that they may grow in you and persevere to the end. Give them lasting joy! Veni Sancte Spiritus. |
Confirmation Class: Who is the Holy Spirit and What Does the Holy Spirit Do?
January 11, 2021
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Preview of Next Week: We'll continue with the Alpha Youth videos. Next week's theme: How Can I Be Filled with the Holy Spirit?
Small Group Discussion Guide for Jan. 18 - CLICK HERE |
Confirmation Class: Why and How Do I Read the Bible?
January 4, 2021
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Practical Tips for Reading Your Bible:
Preview of Next Week: We'll continue with the Alpha Youth videos. Next week's theme: Who is the Holy Spirit and What Does He Do?
Small Group Discussion Guide for Jan. 11 - CLICK HERE |
Confirmation Class: Why and How Do I Pray?
December 14, 2020
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Preview of Next Week: As we come into Christmas, we'll consider the Christmas story and step into the flow of worship with so many Christians who have lived before us and will come after us.
December Service Projects: There are two projects noted above. For the Great Lakes Recovery Christmas gifts, Pastor Steve is giving out $10/person seed money, hoping that your generosity will even extend beyond. God bless you in caring for others through these service ministries.
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Confirmation December Service Projects
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Along with providing Christmas gifts for the teens of the Great Lakes Recovery Adolescent Center, we're also recording parts for the Christmas Eve Children's Service, telling the story from Luke 2. Click on the item below for the details:
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Confirmation Class was Cancelled
December 7, 2020
Confirmation Class: 2nd Article of the Creed
November 29, 2020
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Preview of Next Week: We'll continue with the Alpha Youth videos. Next week's theme: Prayer - Why and How do I Pray?
Small Group Discussion Guide for Dec. 7 - CLICK HERE December Service Projects: There are two projects noted above. For the Great Lakes Recovery Christmas gifts, Pastor Steve is giving out $10/person seed money, hoping that your generosity will even extend beyond. God bless you in caring for others through these service ministries.
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Confirmation Class: How Can I Have Faith?
November 23, 2020
Confirmation Class: Project Incarnational Love
November 16, 2020
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Preview of Next Week (Updated): We'll continue with the Alpha Youth videos. Next week's theme: How can I have faith?
Small Group Discussion Guide for Nov. 23 - CLICK HERE |
Confirmation Class: Why Did Jesus Have to Die?
November 9, 2020
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Preview of Next Week: We'll work as a small group or as individuals in a service project focused on Incarnational Love, seeking to pray for others, perhaps care for others, and maybe even confess to others and/or forgive others, putting to practice the gift of forgiveness won by Jesus' death and resurrection. This is a challenging application of the Nov. 9 lesson, but please take it at your comfort level.
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Confirmation Class: Jesus - Who Is He?
November 2, 2020
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Preview of Next Week: We'll continue with the Alpha Youth videos. Next week's theme: Why did Jesus have to die?
Small Group Discussion Guide for Nov. 9 - CLICK HERE |
Confirmation Class: Martin Luther & the Reformation
October 26, 2020
Confirmation Class: We Join Creation in Worship
October 19, 2020
The first video is of the large group portion of our October 19 Zoom meeting. The second video is a direct connection to the full video with Pastor DJ used within the Zoom session. Please begin working on memorizing the 1st Article of the the Apostles' Creed and its meaning from Luther's Small Catechism. On October 26, we will meet via Zoom (see above).
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Confirmation Class: Creation: Everything is Spiritual
October 12, 2020
As Pastor Steve continues away on vacation, we won't be meeting in-person today. Instead, take time to view this "Everything Is Spiritual" video by Pastor Rob Bell.
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This week's video is probably beyond full comprehension for most of us, but Pastor Bell does an amazing job of inviting us into pondering the wonder of God's creation from the ancient perspective of Genesis 1 as well as our modern scientific observations.
There will be no quizzes on this video; rather, allow yourself to be amazed at the incredible creation in which we live and the awesome Creator who continues to create. Preview of Next Week: Pastor Steve will be back as our faith ancestors invite us to be amazed at God, the Creator. Don't forget to get your pictures from last week to Pastor Steve so that he can have those ready for next week's class. Blessings!
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Confirmation Class: Service Project In God's Creation
October 5, 2020
As Pastor Steve is away on vacation, small groups will meet for their weekly huddle, creation picture/factoid project, and (if time permits) beginning to build their small group covenant for the year. Small groups also have the option of not meeting in-person for this, but rather working independently on the creation project. Please check with your small group guide, if you are uncertain of what your small group is planning.
Preview of Next Week: Pastor Steve will still be on vacation October 12, so that week each confirmand is to independently view the Rob Bell video that will appear on this page. It's great for parents, too! Please check back here next week for more details.
Confirmation Class: Life - Is This It?
September 28, 2020
We start our confirmation year with Episode 1 from the Youth Alpha Series, LIFE, IS THIS IT? Please watch it with your parents, pausing to answer the questions that are asked during the video. The helpful discussion guide as well as a submission form for your discussion responses can be accessed below.
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Please highlight John 6:35 in your Bibles. I wonder what Jesus means? During this year, let's find out together.
Preview of Next Week: Pastor Steve won't be here for class the next two weeks, next week small groups will meet for their weekly huddle, small group covenant building, and preparing pictures and factoids for class on October 19. For October 12, each confirmand is to independently view the Rob Bell video that will appear on this page. It's great for parents, too!
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