PROP’S Holiday Program provides $30 Target gift cards to seniors and families with kids. PROP clients love this program which empowers them to be able to share the joy of giving by shopping for their own gifts. PROP anticipates serving over 800 people.

RESPOND by November 30 in the following ways:

• Purchase Gift Card Online and have it sent directly to PROP.
• Buy a $30 Target Gift Card and drop it in the marked box in the Immanuel office during business hours.

Community families will preregister to receive a Holiday Basket which will include food for a Christmas meal, Christmas activities for children, and gift cards so that adults can shop for needs for their family. RCFL anticipates serving 40 families.

RESPOND by donating $25 gift cards (Visa, Walmart, Target). Drop off in the church office by December 6.

Community families will be offered a Christmas basket at a drive through event which will include gifts for children, Christmas activities for the family, home baked cookies and gift cards so that adults can shop for needs for their family. Salem anticipates serving 50 families.

RESPOND by donating $25 gift cards (Visa, Walmart, Target, Cub). Drop off in the church office by December 6.

RESPOND by donating baked cookies (Details coming)!

RESPOND by sponsoring clients (adults and children) served by Cornerstone. (suggested sponsorship of $50-$75 per person). Wish lists will be provided. 21 sponsorships are needed. Shop and deliver to Immanuel Luther Hall by Weds, Dec 2.

RESPOND by sponsoring a resident of Rezek House (LSS Transitional Living for young adults). THANK YOU! All sponsorships have been claimed. Please return gifts to Immanuel by Weds, December 9.

RESPOND by adorning the Christmas tree outside of the church office with hats and mittens which will be donated to the Prop Shop for distribution to neighbors.

Shop & support Fair Trade! When you buy handmade gifts and home decor through SERRV you are supporting fair wages, sustainable income, safe working conditions, education, and equality for artisans around the globe! Dedicating to fighting poverty through fair trade since 1949, SERRV International works with nearly 8,000 artisans and farmers in 24 countries to bring you the world's most beautiful handcrafts.

RESPOND by shopping for gifts using this link: SERRV Fair Trade

Give something unexpected this Christmas! In Christ, we receive the gift of God’s love. Let us share God’s love with others. ELCA Good Gifts are a fun, meaningful way to honor friends and family with Christmas gifts that go on to make a difference in the world. Choose from more than 50 gift-giving options (goats, anyone?), each with the ability to make real, lasting change in the life of someone in need. Give in honor of someone special and you can print, mail or email a card to let them know. Your gifts are put to work right away, supporting ministries like ELCA World Hunger and Lutheran Disaster Response.

RESPOND by shopping at ELCA Good Gifts

We're hoping that some of our "regular" snow movers can get some help from some newbies (as more folks are working from home and have flexible schedules). Volunteers sign up to shovel for a week at a time - maybe 2 or 3 times a winter. We have two snow blowers that are available to use. We're in need of volunteers ASAP, as it’s already snowing!!! Contact tammy@immanuel.us with any questions. Please sign up below!

November and December dates have been Cancelled

These events have been cancelled by Habitat in the interest of protecting the safety of staff and volunteers. All other individual and group volunteer opportunities with Habitat are suspended as well. This is in line with recommendations from Habitat International. This decision will last until May 1 at the earliest.