Now through December 18, Immanuel Lutheran School's Pre-K and 3rd-6th Grade classes are hosting a toy drive for Neighborhood Christian Center. Donations of new, unwrapped toys for children of all ages are being accepted. Please help!

"At the name of Jesus, every knee shall bow"

The 7th and 8th Grade Classes of Immanuel Lutheran School invite you to bid on one of a kind (ok ten of a kind) hand created and painted yard decoration. All proceeds will support the 7th and 8th grade class trip at the end of the year.

Thank you for supporting our group and our goals!

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Immanuel's Junior High ECHO Youth will be attending the Linkt retreat at the Lutheran Camp on Petit Jean Mountain in Arkansas October 25-27. Since the first Linkt retreats in 2015, more than 1,300 youth and adult leaders from across the Mid-South District have come together for games, hikes, service projects, meals, campfires, worship, music and fellowship—to the glory of God. We look forward to another great retreat experience this year!

If your student plans to attend, please remember that the $62.50 fee is due by October 6.

Immanuel's group is set to depart for this year's retreat around 5 PM on October 25 and return between 4-5 PM on October 27. Learn more about Linkt retreats at https://www.lutherancamp.org/linkt-youth-retreats. If you have questions about Immanuel's upcoming trip to the camp, please contact Nikki Cummings at ncummings@immanuelmemphis.org.

October Is Pastor Appreciation Month!

1 Thessalonians 5:12-13a, "We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work."

Pastors continue to do what they do, day in and day out. They work diligently, knowing that their "labor in the Lord is not in vain," (1 Corinthians 15:58), because they want all people to know Jesus, to be saved through faith in Him alone. Do they need our thanks to do their calling? NO. But we all know how satisfying it is to be acknowledged and thanked. Please remember Pastor Petering with a card of appreciation during October. If you wish to do more than a card that is acceptable as well. A basket to collect cards of appreciation will be available in the Narthex.

Everyone can be part of the Disciple-making process! Come to this training and find your place!

Crawl: Crawling might be as simple as wearing a Luke2 shirt or some other Christian messaged attire. It could be handing out Olive Wood crosses. Or it might be serving through any number of ministries we have here at Grace.

Walk: Walking is sharing your faith with another person. It includes “always being prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have” (1 Peter 3:15). We will train you how to do this in a simple and natural way that anyone can do.

Run: Running is discipling the people that we know who have confessed faith in Christ. It means modeling what it looks like to be a disciple and training others to do the same. Again, we will train you and coach you, once you get started. If you are willing to be a walker or runner, then register for the training on July 19-20 by clicking HERE.

This five-day overnight camp is perfect for both first-time campers and the seasoned summer camper. Send your camper for an intentional Christian experience including tons of outdoor fun and creating lifelong relationships. Many of our churches have tuition assistance. Please ask your church for details.

To familiarize yourself, we welcome you to take a look at and to share our Facebook page Click Here

Or visit the Camp Clark Williamson website Click Here

To register, visit Camp Trinity

Pathfinders June 30-July 3

For rising 2nd-4th graders

Campers at this four-day, three-night session enjoy nature walks, swimming, games, singing, crafts, archery, campfires and a trip to the petting zoo, along with simple Bible lessons. The staff works hard to ensure the children feel safe — and have loads of fun!

Explorers June 23-28

For rising 4th-6th graders

In this six-day, five-night session Explorers venture into Petit Jean State Park — canoeing on Lake Bailey and hiking Cedar Falls Trail. They enjoy swimming, games, archery, crafts, petting zoo and campfires. Bible studies are part of each day’s activities.​

​Trailblazers June 9-14

For rising 5th-8th graders

Campers will have the opportunity to go on a trail ride at the riding stables, in addition to all the regular camp activities: hiking, swimming, canoeing, archery & axe throwing, large group games, outdoor ed. They will also enjoy nightly campfires with music and a message, as well as daily Bible studies that address their emerging questions about faith and life.

WILDERNESS July 14-18

For rising 6th-9th graders

Campers will learn all kinds of outdoor skills at this session for upper elementary and junior high. At this five-day, four-night session campers will explore rock shelters and find prehistoric cave art, climb rocks, learn fire building and shelter building, learn map and compass skills, cook over a fire, and stay one night in tents. They will also canoe, ride horses, swim and play large-group games, as well as compete in axe throwing. Every day includes Bible study and a campfire.

Voyagers July 7-12

For rising 7th-9th & 10th-12th graders

For older campers, this session will include overnight camping, a night swim, later campfires, and the Sunrise Regatta on Lake Bailey. It also includes the "Godly Man" and "Godly Woman" sessions, where adult leaders engage their campers in frank talk about real issues facing teen-agers in our culture. Hiking, night games, canoeing and horseback riding all also part of the session.

Adventure June 16-21

For rising 9th-12th graders and new graduates

High school students will leave the mountain for more intense adventures -- a river float trip, tent camping and rock climbing. The session includes swimming, large-group games, archery and axe-throwing tournaments. Campers will also search God's Word for answers to life's tough questions.

Family Camp (Weekend) July 19-21 & 26-28

Two sessions on weekends in late July make it more convenient for working parents to attend with their children.

The two sessions are open to all families, including those with children too young to attend regular sessions of camp. The session provides an opportunity for children to enjoy camp with parents and grandparents participating to provide reassurance and help prevent homesickness. The session offers a sampling of regular camp activities: singing, swimming, hiking, canoeing, large group games, crafts, Bible study and campfires — with s'mores, of course! The activities are geared toward younger children, but entire families, including older siblings, are welcome.

​Family Camp (Weekday) July 22-25

In 2023 we have added a mid-week session especially for families of pastors and church workers, as well as others who cannot attend on weekends because of work responsibilities. Activities for this session are designed for all ages. We are continuing this session in 2024.

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Families at any of the three Family Camp sessions can stay in the new retreat lodge or in cabins. Families can also save money by staying overnight in RVs or tents (Camp Trinity can provide the tents) in our campground .

We have exciting summer programs being offered at Immanuel this summer. For rising 1st-9th graders, we are offering both academic enrichment classes and sports camps for six weeks this summer. You can sign up for one or both programs week by week or for the whole summer! I will personally be managing and planning the sports camps and believe this is a wonderful opportunity for your child to develop their skills in a variety of sports. If your child has interest in playing a sport for ILS next year, I highly recommend that they participate as this will be a great chance to encourage their growth. Sincerely, Zachary Croom - ILS Athletic Director

CLICK HERE for more info!