Reformation Festival Celebration

Join us on Sunday, October 26th,
for an all-day festival celebration of the impact that Martin Luther had on our church. There will be something for everyone to enjoy.

Here's the day's schedule:

8:30 am - Worship service with communion.

9:30 - Coffee in the Breezeway.

10:00 - An opportunity to see the last half of the "Luther" movie.

11:00 - The Reformation Festival Worship Service.  Special guest speaker Roland Ziegler, Professor at Concordia Theological Seminary, will be preaching.

After the 11 am service, we will be led by Biblical characters to the Family Life Center for our famous fish fry ...

AND

Immanuel's Little Theater group will present an original narrative drama

"A Monk With A Mallet"

to commemorate the legendary event of October 31st, 1517.

On that day, Martin Luther changed the course of human history when he supposedly nailed his 95 Theses to the church door at Wittenberg, accusing the Roman Catholic church of heresy upon heresy.

Music will be provided by "One Voice" -- our Sunday evening service contemporary singers, the Tone Chimes, School Chorus, School Brass Ensemble, Sunday School Singers, and the Adult Choir.

You can help with this big event by bringing a couple of side dishes to go with the fried fish. Suggested items would be salads, veggie casseroles and desserts.

We know that children and adults alike will go home with many happy memories from this special day.

Please mark your calendars for this special celebration!

Door of the Schlosskirche (castle church) in Wittenberg to which Martin Luther is said to have nailed his 95 Theses, sparking the Reformation.  Nowadays, the majority of Luther researchers agree that Luther did not nail his theses to the door of the Castle Church on that day. Nevertheless, the picture of Luther nailing the theses to the door of the church is still today the most common in regards to Luther and the Reformation.  This act has been portrayed numerous times throughout the centuries, and until the 21st century it was accepted as fact. It has become a symbol of the Reformation as nothing else has.

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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!