Hurricane Season Policy

Hurricane season is almost over, but just as a last reminder ...

If a hurricane forces us to cancel Sunday church services, we will hold the service the following Wednesday at 7pm unless there is still an imminent threat from a hurricane.

We will do everything possible to keep you informed by use of group emails and the church voicemail message system.
 
If in doubt,
please call us at 813-689-1787.

Hurricane Host Families and Guests Program

Our Social Concerns Committee will again offer help to Immanuel families in evacuation zones who have nowhere to go or are unable to go to a hurricane shelter because of health concerns or other reasons.

Social Concerns will match evacuees with homes having extra bedrooms or facilities.
You can help us.  The Committee needs your participation to make this program a success and to give comfort to those with special needs.

See the surveys for Evacuees and volunteer Home Hosts in the breezeway or call the church office at 813-689-1787.

Upcoming Events

Pictionary Party

All adults are invited to come out for a Pictionary Party on
Saturday, November 1, 2008,
from 5pm - 8pm in the Youth Room. 

Pictionary is a word guessing game like charades, but you sketch the clues for words instead of acting them out.  You don't need any artistic skills 

A light supper will be provided.
  
Signup sheets are located in the breezeway. 

If you have any questions contact Robert Petrosky thru the Church Office or email Bob

Post Your Events Here

Send the info on your upcoming event to the Immanuel webmaster

E-mail

Pairs & Spares

WHAT IS "PAIRS AND SPARES"?

An informal gathering of Immanuel married and single adults for the purpose of getting to know each other better. Yes, we worship together, and we smile and say "Hello" in the breezeway -- but "Pairs and Spares" gives us an opportunity to become friends.

WHO CAN JOIN?
You don't "join" and there is no membership list. You just watch the Blue News or check the online calendar for the upcoming social activity and if it fits into your schedule you sign up and say "I'll be there!"

WHEN DO YOU MEET?
There are no regularly scheduled dates and times for activities.  Activities are held monthly, normally on a Saturday.  Depending on the event, the scheduled time can range from noon, late afternoon to evening. 

WHERE DO YOU MEET?
Activities are normally held at a location in the Brandon area, although we have had activities outside of Brandon, too.  Some of the past events included a luncheon cruise of Tampa Bay,  Dinner Theater in Brandon,  barbeque at someone's home in Brandon and a Bunco Party in the Youth Room at the church.

FOR ADULTS ONLY?
Yes, even parents with children need a "date night," so it's a once-a-month time to find a sitter or leave the bigger kids at home while Mom and Dad get a chance to visit with each other and other "grown-ups."

NEED IDEAS?
We sure do! It's important that our activities meet the budget and interests of our Immanuel Family. We will happily consider any suggestions you wish to submit to the names shown for our activities.

  We Hope to See You Soon!