8am, 9:30am, 11am
Worship Center

Matchless Authority,
Part 1
Mark 1:21–45
Jesse Johnson
Lead Teaching Pastor

"Armed Forces Medley"
"Lamp of Freedom"
Worship Choir

"An American Salute"
Worship Orchestra

Venture
11am | Gym

Saul and Jonathan
1 Samuel 13–14
Dr. Danny Leavins
Pastor of Young Adults

Hispanos en Cristo
12:30pm | Worship Center

Juan Ancalle
Pastor of Hispanic Ministries

JUNE 3
Discovering Immanuel Class, 8am, A207
Union Station, 9:30am, Gym
Venture Lunch-In, after Venture service
Immanuel Kids' Co. Musical, 6pm
Congregational Business Meeting, 7:30pm

JUNE 4
Purpose Driven Walkers begins

JUNE 6
Student Ministry End of Year Picnics

JUNE 9
Music Appreciation Dinner, 6pm, Gym

JUNE 10
Baptism Class, 8am, A107
Service of Celebration for the Welch's, 6pm

JULY 1
VBS Registration begins

Refresh – Women's Breakfast
Women's Ministry invites you to join us for breakfast as we welcome the summer. Come enjoy a gourmet breakfast and hear from Deidre Johnson, wife of our lead teaching pastor, as she shares ideas for tending our souls and getting refreshment from God's Word. We will also hear reflections from women who were part of our recent Spring into Service and every woman attending will take home a special gift. Tickets are only $5 and can be purchased online at Immanuel website or in the Bookstore.
Saturday, June 2, 9–10:30am, Atrium

Summer Study for Women
Join Lynn Smith this summer for an eight-week Bible study using Cynthia Heald's "Becoming A Woman of Simplicity." This timely Bible study delves into Scripture to show that even in our multi-tasking world, a simpler life is not only possible but vital. Register online at the Immanuel website or on the first night of the study.
Tuesdays beginning June 5, 7–8:30pm, Room A207

Pilgrim's Progress Book Discussion
This book group led by Debbie Rafi will read through and discuss "The Pilgrim's Progress – Part I, Christian's Journey" using a modern English version. Discussion will focus on the many wonderful characters and their journey in this classic allegory of salvation and the believer's journey to heaven. There is no charge - just purchase the book and come ready to discuss chapters 1-2 on June 7. The recommended version is available in the Bookstore.
Thursdays, June 7–June 28, 7–8:30pm, Room A201

Purpose Driven Walkers
You can join us every weekday morning, once a week or whenever your schedule allows. Details are available on the Immanuel website.
Starts June 4, 8am
Burke Lake Park marina parking lot

Immanuel Kids' Company Presents
"Spend Awhile On The Nile"
All aboard! Bring your family and invite kids of all ages to hear and see this worshipful and entertaining musical about some special stories and characters in the Bible.
Sunday, June 3, 6pm

Music Ministry Appreciation Dinner
If you serve on an ongoing Music & Worship Ministry team, please be our guest. Please make your reservation for the dinner and childcare (if needed) by contacting the Music Office, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or 703.813.1953, by June 3.
Saturday, June 9, 6pm, Gym

Service of Celebration
We invite you to join the Worship Choir and Orchestra for a very special night of worship, thanksgiving and celebration with Bob and Nancy Welch as they complete 29 years of music ministry at Immanuel. A reception in their honor will follow in the Atrium. You may write your thanks and tributes to Bob and Nancy at ibcva.com/welchtribute. Childcare will be available for birth through kindergarten.
Sunday, June 10, 6pm

New Members
Please join us is welcoming our newest members voted into membership by the Elder Board on April 26: Tarik and Amelia Abd, Myles and Patricia Anderson, Suzanne Keffer, Kevin and Diane Lewis, Mike Nicholas, Stephen Procopio and Josie Schieffelin.

Congregational Business Meeting
Members, please attend this meeting to vote on the FY2012-13 budget on Sunday, June 3, 7:30pm.

Adult/Youth Baptism Class
Would you like to be baptized at Immanuel? Please attend this one-hour class that will give you a background in the doctrine of baptism as well as explain the process at Immanuel. Bring a copy of your testimony. You can also fill out our online form on the Immanuel website.
June 10, 8am, Room A107
Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , 703.813.1955

Church Membership
The next Discovering Immanuel class is Sunday, June 3, 8–9:15am, Room A207. This is a great introduction to Immanuel for those who are new, and a place to find out more if you have been a regular attender and are interested in membership. Completion of this class is the first step in applying for church membership. If you are interested in attending, please write "DI 6/3" on your connection card.
Contact: Beverly Foster, 703.813.1955, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Sisters of Faith ABF
Women all ages and life stages: Join us as we begin the "Faithful, Abundant, True" study by Kay Arthur, Priscilla Shirer and Beth Moore.
Sundays, 9:30am, Conference Room W202B
Contact: Enid Walker, 703.451.5470

Faithbuilders Adult Bible Fellowship
What did Malachi have to say to the Israelites to prepare them for the Messiah? What does he have to say to us today? Join Pastor Ralph Weitz as we explore Malachi for seven weeks at 11am starting today in the Terrace Room.

Summer Precept Bible Study
"Fatal Distractions - Conquering Destructive Temptations" - Become equipped to conquer destructive temptations so you can mature in your journey with Christ. A co-ed study begins Tuesday, June 12, 7pm, Room A206 and a Ladies' study begins Thursday, June 14, 9:15am, Room A206. This no-homework study is a great introduction to the inductive study method. Please go to the Immanuel website for more information and registration.
Contact: Marc and Sherry Johansen, 703.642.0568

Immanuel Shuttles
Ride the Immanuel shuttles to make room for our first-time visitors in our parking lots. Shuttles run from 7am–12:45pm. Brochures are available at the Welcome Centers.

Early Morning Prayer
The best way to start your workday! Come for a short Bible message and stay as long as you can for personal time to pray or read the Word.
Monday–Friday, 5:30am, Terrace Room
Contact: Penny Elgas 703. 344.4064, or
Maria Teresa Enriquez, 703.503.8883

Immanuel's Hope
Our hospitality and charitable gifts begin compassionate conversations that often lead to spiritual conclusions. You can help this outreach to our neighbors by bringing clothing, linens, and household items in good condition on Sundays, 9–11am, and Wednesdays, 12–4pm.

Nurse Needed at Camp Bennett
Central Union Mission sponsors a camp for children at Camp Bennett each summer. If you are a registered nurse and interested in helping at the camp in Olney, Maryland this summer, please contact camp director Kevin Holloway, 202.437.5643.

Keith and Sharon Morgan
Military Ministry
(Campus Crusade for Christ/Cru)
Metro DC – U.S.

Keith serves as Director of Family Ministries for the Military Ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ/Cru. Keith writes that he sometimes sees their ministry as "marriage medics: giving first aid, comfort and encouragement to military marriages everywhere." While civilian divorce rates have been declining, divorces in the military are up 42% since 2001. Some experts say the increase is a stark indicator of the stress caused by repeated combat deployments and inadequate time back home. A friend recently told Keith that the divorce rate on his post is a staggering 82%.

Through their ministry, Keith and Sharon offer hope to many in despair in the military today. They recently completed the Art of Marriage Bible Study and Games with 20 couples at Fort Belvoir, and in March they hosted a military appreciation breakfast for about 25 military couples who attended a Weekend to Remember in Reston. Keith and Sharon consider it an honor to be part of a spiritual movement that strengthens military marriages.

Prayer Requests:
1. For Keith and Sharon as they prepare to lead a Fireproof Your Military Marriage week next month at Spring Canyon, Colorado with Officers Christian Fellowship.
2. For military families who face the stress of multiple, lengthy overseas deployments.
3. For healing and pain relief for Sharon's niece Stephanie, who suffers from a rare auto-immune disorder.

Join a Venture Small Group
For information about small groups for college students, married couples, co-ed groups for married and singles, and men's and women's groups, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Venture Lunch-In
We're staying at Immanuel for lunch and eating Italian. If you'd like to join us for lunch after Venture, bring $10 to the Venture info table at noon on May 27 or mail a check made out to IBC and directed to the attention of Suzanne Keffer by Monday, May 31.
Sunday, June 3, after Venture Service

Venture Fall Retreat
Singles, couples and families with kids are invited to join us at Camp Horizons in Harrisonburg. More details are coming soon. If you have questions, email Suzanne Keffer, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
October 19–21

Hearts Apart, a ministry for military wives, provides resources for spouses to help them through times of deployment, reuniting and everyday life. If you would like to donate a book to the Hearts Apart ministry, pick up one of Jocelyn Green's books, "Faith Deployed" and "Faith Deployed Again." You may take your book to the Atrium and donate right there at the Hearts Apart ministry table. Remember those who give and have given so much for us. All "Faith Deployed" books purchased for donating are 30% off this week.

Enrollment Opportunities
We are currently taking applications for kindergarten through 8th grade for Fall2012. Please contact the School Office, 703.941.1220, or go to www.icsva.org for additional information. Information packages are also available outside the School Office.

Substitutes Needed 2012 – 2013
Immanuel Christian School is now accepting applications for substitute teachers (a teaching degree is required) and teaching assistants (class experience helpful). Go to www.icsva.org and click the Employment tab to download the applications. Return to Mary Jo Copeland, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Connect Military Ministry
Immanuel honors the service of our many military attenders and their families. We want to be able to communicate to you about special ministry events, including our annual Military Appreciation Sunday services and reception. To help us do that, please provide your current information.
Immanuel Military attenders: please tell us your
Rank ______________ Service ______________
Status (Active) (Reserve) (National Guard) (Veteran) (Retired)
Please tell us about deployed family members as well.