Congratulations Immanuel Lutheran School Graduates | Class of 2020

Adam Bechard

Kara Drewiske

Makayla Herman

Nate Hiller

Kelsie Koran

Kyle Koran,

Audrey Mortenson

Emma Schillinger

Judd Schlaefer

Colin Stoflet

Jeremy VanRyzin

Valedictorian: Kara Drewiske

Salutatorians: Makayla Herman, Audrey Mortenson, Kelsie Koran

“Curbside” Scrip Order Pick-Up | Curbside pick-up for scrip orders is still available every Tuesday and Thursday from 12pm-1pm! Orders must be received by 10am to be picked up on the same day. Please have your check or cash ready so that we can maintain minimal contact. You may also utilize Scrip for your purchases via My Scrip Wallet. Contact Deb at scrip@immanuelrapids.com with questions or placing an order

Camp Luther News | Camp Luther’s staff and Board of Directors have made the difficult decision to postpone the opening of the summer youth programs at Camp Luther until June 28. Please know this decision does not eliminate the possibility of ministry later in the summer. The staff and Board will continue to monitor the situation, make decisions, and give information as soon as they are able. This summer is going to look different, but God’s faithfulness remains the same. And the staff can’t wait for the day when they get to welcome you to camp once again. For more information and updates visit www.campluther.com/covid19

Community Blood Drives | The final blood drive will be held in the former East Junior High School Fieldhouse at 311 Lincoln Street in Wisconsin Rapids on Thursday, May 28 from 2 - 7pm. No appointment is needed. Questions? Call 866-566-5900

FoodShare Emergency Allotments | Attention FoodShare Members: You may get additional FoodShare

benefits to help you during the COVID-19 pandemic. For information on the May FoodShare allotments, see the attached sheet or go to: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/p02647.pdf.

United We Can | Due to these uncertain times, United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties has decided to cancel United We Can for 2020. We would like to extend our thanks to the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters for graciously agreeing to postpone the contract to 2021. In addition, we would like to thank those teams who have generously built food sculptures in the past. In the past eight years, United We Can has leveraged over 47,000 pounds of food to fight food insecurity right here in south Wood County. “There’s no crying in baseball”… and so, we look forward to United We Can returning in 2021.

Highground Education Days | 2020 Highground Education Days will be held Oct 6-9 at The Highground. This is a very unique opportunity for students Grade 5 – 9 to learn about The Highground and many other associated topics. The students will spend a full day at The Highground, receiving a tour with many interesting presenters giving more information on history, culture, personal military and/or Highground experiences …and more… along the way. Each day at Noon, the Daughters of the American Revolution will present a display of Flag history, etiquette, and an actual Flag Retirement ceremony in which a retired flag, unfit for being flown, will be taken apart and properly burned. Most students and adults have never witnessed a formal Flag Retirement ceremony. This is always a very special lesson on respecting our nation’s flag and those who have served under it. Some of the other topics that will be presented more in depth will be: Native Americans that served in the Vietnam War; the story of Mitchell Red Cloud Jr, Medal of Honor recipient in the Korean War; Lao Hmong culture and current living conditions; and much more! All students and adults attending Highground Education Days are able to bring a small Ziploc bag of soil from their home or school to be incorporated into the Dove Mound tribute.