Service, Justice & Ministry Partners
Community Needs Registry
Help supply needed items for our Ministry Partners by purchasing items from our Target Registry. If you click on each item, you will see details about which program or organization the donation will support!
All purchases will be sent directly to Immanuel for distribution to the designated organization. This registry can also be found in stores.
Registry items are updated frequently based on needs and current donation drives. Check back often!
18th Annual Coat Drive for Loaves & Fishes
Collection through October 2023
We are collecting hotel samples (soap, shampoo, etc.), coats and items of warmth for men, women & children of all ages & sizes. Donations will be given to Loaves & Fishes clients in the metro area. Please bring donations to the Atrium or consider a financial gift (and we'll do the shopping!). Include "Loaves & Fishes" on the memo line of your check, or make a donation online using the "Loaves & Fishes" button.
For additional information contact Deacon Savannah Olaphson
Loaves & Fishes Serving Night
Monday, October 30th, 3-6:30pm at the Hopkins Loaves & Fishes site
We will be assisting cooking a pre-planned meal, serving the meal, and cleaning up afterwards. We are looking for 6 volunteers ages 16 and up (volunteers aged 13-15 are also welcome to attend with an adult)! Sign-up HERE!
PROP Shop Coat Distribution Hospitality
October 5-7 at Immanuel
PROP Shop will be using our building for their annual coat distribution and we want to give them a warm welcome. We are looking for volunteers to both bake and serve coffee & cookies to our guests while they pick out their new winter gear. Hospitality volunteers are needed:
- October 5th (2:45-6:15pm)
- October 6th (9:45am-12:45pm)
- October 7th (9:45am-12:45pm)
SIGNUP HERE to volunteer and/or provide baked goods
Fall Building & Grounds Cleanup
Saturday, October 28, 8 a.m. - Noon
It's time to prepare the building & grounds ready for the long winter! Projects include: pruning landscaping & raking. If you have gloves, rakes, trimmers please bring them. Come for as long as you can. Treats and community provided!
Come for as long as you can! Please sign-up and let us know your availability.
If you have more questions please contact Mark Arvidson
Humanity Alliance Food Pack Event
Help prepare food for families in need
- Monday October 23rd, 5 - 7 p.m. REGISTER to prepare food at The Humanity Alliance in Victoria
- Friday November 17th, 1 - 5 p.m. REGISTER to deliver food in the Southwest metro
The Humanity Alliance prepares and delivers thousands of meals each week to families in need. Most of the families are in Carver or Hennepin county, however some are in other areas also. Adults and youth can come to help prepare food and/or deliver food. Immanuel confirmation students as well as adults have volunteered in the past, and found it to be rewarding and fun!
Volunteers on October 23 can either:
- meet at the Humanity Alliance in Victoria (please arrive before 5 p.m.), or
- carpool from Immanuel (meet in the Immanuel parking lot by 4:30 p.m.).
Volunteers on November 17 meet at the Humanity Alliance in Victoria (please arrive by 1 pm), use your car to deliver meals, utilizing an app and your smart phone.
Read more about the Humanity Alliance. Contact Ruth at lundeworld@yahoo.com if you have questions.
Habitat for Humanity
Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity Project
NEXT WORK DAY: Saturday, October 28, 2023, 8:30am-4:00pm in Prior Lake
Volunteer work is needed:
- Construction team; bring lunch for the workers; take photos
- No experience required.
- Minimum age 16 for construction volunteers.
Not only do we build a home, we build community, putting our faith into action. Come join us and help make the dream of home ownership a reality.
Immanuel's Habitat & Immanuel Builds Coordinators: Lynn Swanson (952.974.1689) & Ruth Lunde (lundeworld@yahoo.com 651.261.2584)
Anna's Craft Sale
Sunday, November 5th, 8am-NOON
Get inspired and start crafting!
In 2015 one of our youngest members had a vision to sell homemade crafts and raise money for those in need (adorable picture is from Anna's first sale in 2015!). Anna is a HS senior now and she wanted to do something for other young adults. Proceeds from this year's sale will benefit Onward Eden Prairie. Onward works to provide stable housing & services
for young experiencing homelessness.
Craft donations are needed! Homemade crafts in all sizes and amounts are welcome. Contact Deacon Savannah to let her know what crafts you will provide. See you at the sale!
Diaper Squad
Support our partner Redeemer Lutheran as they help with a food shelf in their neighborhood. Donations ofbaby wipes and diapers of all sizes are needed - these items are in high demand for families accessing food shelves. Volunteers are needed to deliver diapers to N. Minneapolis the first Saturday of the month.
Ministry Champions Needed
We are looking for a couple new ministry champions to spearhead two of our longstanding social ministries here at Immanuel! Ministry Champions serve as the point person for their ministry helping to schedule, implement and manage volunteer opportunities through one of our partner organizations. At this time we are looking for a ministry champion for the following partnerships:
- Loaves & Fishes Meal Prep & Serving
- Little Dresses for Africa
If you are interested in serving as the ministry champion of either of these partnerships, or would simply like to know more, please contact Deacon Savannah.
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