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THIS WEEK AT IMMANUEL

Sunday (5/19)

• 9:00 am—Divine Service with Holy Communion
• 10:30 am—Bible Class & Sunday School

Monday—Thursday

• 7:30 am—Matins

Saturday

• 3:30 pm—Individual Confession & Absolution
• 5:30 pm—Divine Service with Holy Communion

Sunday

• 9:00 am—Divine Service with Holy Communion
• 10:30 am—Bible Class & Sunday School
  

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IN OUR PRAYERS

HEALTH CONCERNS: Bernita Ashwill; Dale Brown (friend of Margaret Stilwell); Connie Hilgendorf Bruns (cousin of Mary Appleby); Carolyn Coon (mother-in-law of David Holtzrichter); Jeff & Jo Coon (friends of the Holzrichters); Ellie Crawford (daughter of Laran Crawford); Mitzi Dingler (cousin of John Harvey); Theresa Fields; Jenna Gustafson; Cindy Harbaugh; Jim Harbaugh; Rick Hardesty (family of the Hoels); Kim Hausman (friend of Ann Carroll); Barbara Holste (friend of Arleigh & Mary Jane Jones); Joe Irace (friend of Roger & Wanda Long); Marylin  Joergens; Mary  Jane  Jones; Ruth Lewis;Pat Maree; Rev.  Ted Mitchell (friend of Pastor Braaten); Kimberly  Mulvany (daughter of Pastor Doug Meyer); Bill & Mary  Negangard (grandparents of Bryce Reifsteck); Cary  &  Beth  Rahn; Debbie Rahn (wife of Leroy Rahn); Joan Rahn; Isabelle Richard (friend of the Naus); Chris Rogan (friend of Josh Whitson); Thomas Roughton (infant son of Christine & John Roughton); Ocil Slone (father of Carolyn Dyer); Joy Stenger; Irene Wattjes; Irene  Wright (mother of Ann Hilgendorf).

SEMINARY STUDENT: Joshua Schiff.

DEACONESS STUDENT: Stephanie Wilde.

MISSIONARIES Rev. Dr. Edward and Monica Naumann; Rev. Ryan and Emily McDermott; Julie Lutz.

HOMEBOUND: Bernita Ashwill; Bessie Benson; Dolores Byers; Marylin Joergens; Mary Jane Jones; Ruth Lewis; Janet Pollock; Art Rahn; Ruth Rentschler.

MILITARY: Carl Crawford; Jeremy Gordon; Jack Leonard; Jake Lindgren; Raymond Longtin; Joey Pollock; Chase Reifsteck; Blake Stokes; Paige Stokes; Ruben Wilson.

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THE ANNOUNCEMENTS

NEXT WEEK’S READINGS . . . Numbers 21:4–9; James 1:22–27; John 16:23–30.

ABOUT THIS WEEK’S READINGS . . . Though Jesus has departed from us visibly to the right hand of the Father who sent Him, yet this is to our advantage. For Jesus—who is Lord over all creation, who intercedes for us before the Father, who is preparing a place for us in heaven—has sent the Helper, the Spirit of Truth (John 16:5–15). “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights” through Jesus Christ (James 1:17). The Holy Spirit helps us by taking what is Christ’s and declaring it to us. In the Word of truth, the Spirit works repentance and delivers to us the forgiveness of sins, the righteousness of Christ, and victory over the devil. For the ruler of this world is judged and defeated by the cross. Through the ministry of the Holy Spirit, we have been brought forth to new life in Him who is the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. Confident of our resurrection with Christ we confess, “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid” (Is. 12:2).

THOUGHTS ABOUT STEWARDSHIP . . . James 1:17—“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” How often this thought is repeated in the Scriptures! Everything good we have is from God. He loves to give. He loves to bless. He loves to show us generosity time and again – and He desires that we grow into His image, and reflect His love.

THE ALTAR FLOWERS . . . are given by John and Connie Coats to the glory of God on the occasion of the anniversary of their wedding.

CONGRATULATIONS TO IMMANUEL’S 2019 GRADUATES . . . Lexie Russo and Paul Nau.  Best wishes on your continued success!

SECRETARY VACATION HOURS . . . Connie will be in the office May 13–14 and May 22–24.

CAMP CILCA . . . Memorial Day Weekend is scheduled for May 24–27. The Hog Roast is Sunday from 11:30–2:30. See the flyer on the bulletin board.

JUNE BI-MONTHLY MISSION . . . is Sunday, June 2. June’s bi-monthly offering has been designated for Camp CILCA. Checks can be made out to Immanuel Lutheran Church. Your generosity is truly appreciated.

APPLICATIONS FOR THE ILC COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP . . . sponsored by the Board of Missions and Evangelism are now being accepted. The deadline is June 1, 2019. Applications are available on the church Web site: immanueltuscola.org.

IN THANKSGIVING FOR BLESSINGS RECEIVED . . .  and in memory of his parents, Raymond and Wilma Pollock, Tim and Teri Pollock have graciously and generously given a gift to furnish the church with new church doors. Thanks be to God for His provision through His saints here at Immanuel.

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GREETERS

THIS WEEK

• Josh & Jaimee Whitson (West)
• Mark Whitson (East)

NEXT WEEK

• Tim Hoel (West)
• Kenny & Tammy Kresin (East)
  

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COMMUNION HELPERS

THIS WEEK

• Josh Whitson
• Ruth Bretz; Isabel Burgener

NEXT WEEK

• Josh Whitson
• Ruth Bretz; Marissa Russo
  

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ACOLYTES

THIS WEEK

• Oliver Braaten (Crucifer)
• Jake Dyer (Torches)
• Isaak Burgener (Torches)
• Beau Whitson (Gospel)

NEXT WEEK

• Jake Dyer (Crucifer)
• Oliver Braaten (Torches)
• Jonathan Braaten (Torches)
• Isaak Burgener (Gospel)

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COFFEE COMMITTEE

• Ann Carroll & Ruth Sims—May
• Pastor & Lauren Braaten—June
  

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FUNERAL CHAIR

• Janet Stumeier—May
• Dolores Ford—June