Thank you for the generousity that was showed by the special offering that was received for the Haiti relief work.  More than $1,200.00 was sent to assist with the immediate and ongoing needs. Those wishing to donate further may place gifts in the offerings with checks made payable to Immanuel Baptist Chuch, but "Memo" should read: "Haiti Relief" and the money will be forwarded.  Persons may also go to the North American Baptist Conference website at: http://www.nabconference.org or send gifts directly to:

NAB Conference
36578 Treasury Center
Chicago, IL 60694-6500

A special business meeting—will be held immiately following the morning worship service (March 7th) for the purpose of voting on Philip Gardner for the position of Associate Pastor.

Tonight (March 7th)—please be at the church at 6:00 pm SHARP! We will be driving to Herscher as an encouragement to Brenda, Max & Alex Leiser. Please bring an appropriate greeting card for Brenda and the boys. We will use the church bus and return to the church for our time of Koinonia. Please bring sandwiches and other goodies to share.

Please keep Pastor Hank—in your prayers as he heads out to the Philippines tomorrow morning. He will return Saturday, March 20th. David & Mary June Burgess will be our special guests on Sunday, March 14th and will speak in Pastor Hank's absence. David & Mary June are recently retired NAB missionaries serving first in the Cameroon and ending their missionary service in Nigeria. They will share during a combined adult Sunday School class and then David will be our special speaker for the morning worship service.

Ladies Day of ONU—is Saturday, April 17th from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. The cost is $30/peson and includes a light continental breakfast and hot buffet lunch. All ladies will take home a gift at the conclusion of the conference. Liz Curtis Higgs is the guest speaker with Kim Tabor and ONU groups will provide music. If you are interested in attending this year plase call the church office.

Please save your aluminum cans — for our AWANA ministry. Place your donations in bags and drop off under the coat rack by the kitchen entrance. Someone will take them to be recycled.

Please note — a change in date for our Women's Ministries to serve lunch at the Salvation Army. The date is now Thursday, April 22nd.

Pairs & Spares—are having their "Second Annual Antique Road Show" on Saturday, March 20th. Please bring your favorite antique and be prepared to share a story about the item. Pie and coffee will be served. If you have any questions, please see Ginny Rattin.

A special business meeting—will be held immediately following the morning worship service on March 7th for the purpose of voting on Philip Gardner for the position of Associate Pastor.