Welcome
Welcome to First Immanuel Lutheran Church LCMS
Missouri Synod
374 S. 3rd Street, San Jose, CA 95112
firstimmanuelsj@gmail.com
† 408-292-5404 †
"Proclaiming Christ to the Nations"
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Serving more than just Sunday worship, we offer education, growth and fellowship opportunities that focus on God’s Word and learning to live in His love—also we can realize a deeper service to and connection with His larger family. We welcome you to become a part of what Jesus came to give each of us—
“I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” John 10:10
Relationship and growth groups
• Sunday School & Adult Bible Study
• Adult and Youth Confirmation Classes
• Youth Group
• Music Program - Chancel Choir
• Small Groups - Bible study, fellowship, service
• Quinceañeras, Posada, & other cultural events
Announcements
FILC 10.26.25 News & Prayers
October 26, 2025
REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK:
Prayers for the family and friends of Dee Dee Cardinas who went to be with her Lord
Prayers for God’s healing for Deanna Bye who had shoulder surgery
Prayers for strength and healing:
Christopher Manohar, Norma Gesso, Beatriz Scott, Tod Nalley (Clemmons), Jean Schieber, Colleen Isaacs, Veda Connor’s daughter, Shirley Stager, Veda Connor, Mark, nephew of Karen Deichmann, Arcele Thompson, Cindy Neilson, Donnie White, Martha Baker, Yvonne Wagner, Simona, Trevor Blake (Carole Cook), Gloria Sierra (Beatriz Scott) Fernando Sierra (Beatriz Scott), Johnny Walters (Carole Cook) Coleen Isaacs (Veda Connor)
Our members celebrating a birthday this week:
10/27 Arren Torres
10/31 Norma Gesso
Our members celebrating an anniversary this week:
10/31/87 Francis and Beatriz Scott
Prayers for God’s hand on these ministries:
Lutheran Church of Our Savior • C.O.M.E.• FILC Elders • All those who are struggling, are homeless, are suffering from depression or mental illness
The Gospel is shared with children when they open their shoebox gifts.
Every shoebox gift is an excellent resource for evangelism and discipleship which leads to the multiplication of new believers and churches around the world.
From the shoebox packers who pray for the boys and girls who will receive their gifts to the local teachers who pray for the children who attend The Greatest Journey discipleship classes, prayer is the key to the work of Operation Christmas Child.
Last year we did 150 boxes and all of them had shipping labels. Shoeboxes went to The Philippines, Vanuatu, Thailand, Cook Island, Madagascar, Mongolia, and Papua New Guinea.
This year we started out with a goal of 150 boxes. We’re still crocheting, sewing and crafting. The cost of filling a shoebox and shipping fee is approx. $30. We’re in need of underwear (for all age groups and gender), toothbrushes/holders and chap sticks. We will be packing the boxes during the month of October. There was a pencil bag packing party (school supplies) on Friday. There will be more to come – be on the lookout for the next packing party.
If making a cash or check donation (make it out to First Immanuel), please mark it “shoebox” fund – it could be put in the collection plate or mailed to the church.
For more information, please contact Beth Braun at (408-892-9790) or bethimar@yahoo.com
Blessings on your day!
San Jose, California
Expect showers Saturday morning
56°
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Partly cloudy
Feels Like: 56°Humidity: 83%
Wind: 4 MPH