On All Saints' Sunday, November 2, 2008, Immanuel Lutheran Church of South Chicago (90th and Houston) will give praise and thanks to God for God's steadfast love during the 135+ years of her ministry in South Chicago. Former members and friends of Immanuel have been invited to come and join in worship that day.
Guest preacher for this special service will be the Rev Dan Gilbert, Bishop of the Northern Illinois District of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Pr Jim Foley, last resident pastor of Immanuel, together with Pr Stephen Knapp and Pr Don Gourlay will share in leadership of worship that day. Pr Robert Burke, who has provided Immanuel with Word and Sacrament ministry on a regular basis since May 2003, will preside at the Eucharist.
A catered luncheon will follow the service.
By the end of this year, Immanuel will conclude her ministry in South Chicago.
