THIS WEEK AT IMMANUEL
Sunday (3/22)
- 8:00 am – Bible Class & Sunday School
- 9:00 am—Divine Service
- 11:00 am – Divine Service (Broadlands, IL)
Monday
- NO MATINS
Tuesday
- NO MATINS
- 9:00 am – CID Board of Directors Meeting
- 7:00 pm – Board of Elders (Broadlands)
Wednesday
- 7:30 am – Matins
- 8:00 am – Catechism Class
- 4:30 pm – Individual Confession & Absolution
- 5:30 pm – Lenten Meal
- 7:00 pm – Lent Midweek Divine Service
Thursday
- 7:30 am – Matins
Saturday
- 9:00 am – Sunday School Lesson Planning Meeting
Sunday (3/29)
- 8:00 am – Bible Class & Sunday School
- 9:00 am—Divine Service
- 11:00 am – Divine Service (Broadlands, IL)
- 2:30 pm – Tuscola Health Care Center Service
IN OUR PRAYERS
HEALTH CONCERNS: Jerry & Joyce Alexander; Ryan Bailey (friend of Celeste Nau); Cheryl Bozarth (friend of Hilgendorfs); Brad Butler (friend of Hilgendorfs); Darla Combs (friend of Dave Holzrichter); Crystal Davis (friend of Dave Slaughter); Tim Flynn (friend of Dave Holzrichter); Nash Foreman (friend of Sofie Reifsteck); Jerry Graham (teacher of Charlotte Cash); Susan Hall (friend of the Alexanders); Rick Hardesty (family of the Hoels); Kim Hausman (friend of Ann Carroll); Julie Holzrichter (sister-in-law of Dave Holzrichter); Nancy Holzrichter (wife of Dave Holzrichter); Mary Houvanagle (friend of Hilgendorfs); Anya Knecht (daughter of Gretchen Krieger); Bob Kresin; John Lamkin (friend of Dave Slaughter); Lois Love (sister of Mary Appleby, Ruth Bretz, Steve Hilgendorf); Kelli Manning (cousin of Joan Vukelich); Mike Marana (friend of Josh Whitson); Candace McElhaney (daughter of Corky Fields); Cathy Minear (friend of Josh and Jaimee Whitson); Tresa Pollock; Jo Richner (mother of Leigh Ann Whitson); Brent Reifsteck (brother of Bryce Reifsteck); Denny Reifsteck (cousin of Joan Vukelich); Emma Silver; Dave Slaughter; Kim Travis (friend of Jaimee Whitson); Lynn Whitson (father of Mark Whitson); Darlene Wiesner (cousin of Joan Vukelich).
SEMINARY STUDENT: Ethan Baumbach; Reece Parlier.
MISSIONARIES: The Jastram Family (Japan); The Preus Family (Romania).
HOMEBOUND: Bernita Ashwill; Wanda Long; Janet Pollock; Joan Rahn.
MILITARY: Carl Crawford; Josh Dyer; Jeremy Gordon; David W. Holzrichter; Jack Leonard; Jake Lindgren; Raymond Longtin.
CHURCH NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEXT WEEK’S READINGS . . . Zechariah 9:9–12; Philippians 2:5–11; Matthew 21:1–9.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S READINGS . . . In the temple Jesus said, “If anyone keeps my word, he will never see death” (John 8:51). For Jesus came to taste death for us—to drink the cup of suffering to the dregs in order that we might be released from its power. Clinging to His life-giving words, we are delivered from death’s sting and its eternal judgment. Christ is our High Priest, who entered the Most Holy Place and with His own blood obtained everlasting redemption for His people (Heb. 9:11–15). He is the One who was before Abraham was, and yet is his descendant. He is the promised Son who carries the wood up the mountain for the sacrifice, who is bound and laid upon the altar of the cross. He is the ram who is offered in our place, who is willingly caught in the thicket of our sin, and who wears the crown of thorns upon His head (Gen. 22:1–14). Though Jesus is dishonored by the sons of the devil, He is vindicated by the Father through the cross.
THOUGHTS ABOUT STEWARDSHIP . . . Genesis 22:2 He said, “Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I shall tell you.” It’s hard for us to even fathom a faith as strong as Abraham’s: he follows the Lord’s Word even when it seems impossibly hard. But he does so because he knows that the Lord only means to bless. What happened here to Abraham should be an encouragement for us: trust the Lord and keep His Word.
EASTER LILY ORDER FORMS . . . are in your bulletins and can also be found on the back table in the Narthex. Please return them to the office by Sunday, March 22. Lilies are $15.00 each.
IMMANUEL JUNIOR CHOIR . . . will be singing next Sunday, March 22. Choir members, please come up to the organ loft at the beginning of the service. Thank you!
ALTAR GUILD, COFFEE COMMITTEE, & FUNERAL CHAIR . . . For March, the Altar Guild is Lauren & Maggie Braaten. Coffee Committee is Dorothy Hostetler. March Funeral Chair is Ruth Bretz. For April, the altar Guild is Carol & Cailin Munson. Coffee Committee is the Braatens. April Funeral Chair is Gretchen Krieger.
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN . . . for the 2026 Martin + Katie Conference at University Lutheran Church in Champaign, Illinois, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. At this free conference, grow as Christian mean and women, meet new friends, get to know each other, and have fun. The conference is open to ages 18-30. Married or single are welcome. Registration is required as capacity is limited. Please register no later than Friday, March 20. Info and registration are available at http://martinpluskatie.org.
Volunteers Needed for Altar Guild and Funeral Chair . . . We are looking for volunteers to serve in these important areas of congregational life.
- Altar Guild: Help care for the Lord’s body and blood, the altar linens and vessels, and ensure the altar is ready for next week’s worship.
- Funeral Chair: Assist in coordinating meals and hosting for funeral services, offering comfort and care to grieving families.
If you are willing to serve in either of these areas—or would like to learn more—please sign up in the narthex or contact the church office. Your service is a blessing to our congregation and to all who gather here in Christ’s name.
Updates Needed for Funeral Dinner Food Call List . . . Any volunteers willing to bring food for funeral dinners, please check the list at the back of the church to make sure your phone number is up to date. In addition, if you would like your name added or taken off, please also note that on the list. Thank you!
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SERVICES DURING LENT . . . Services during Lent on Wednesday nights are at 7:00 pm. These services are preceded by a Lenten Meal, starting at 5:30 pm. Please join us.
- February 18, Ash Wednesday—Church Potluck
- February 25, Midweek Lent 1—Board of Christian Education
- March 4, Midweek Lent 2—Youth Group
- March 11, Midweek Lent 3—Board of Mission & Evangelism
- March 18, Midweek Lent 4—Boards of Stewardship and Church Council (Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer, Financial Secretary)
- March 25, Midweek Lent 5—Boards of Elders and Trustees
LENTEN MIDWEEK SERMON SERIES . . . The Way of Christ’s Kingdom. Join us this Lent for a five-week midweek series on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7). In these services we will hear Christ’s words not as moral advice, but as the voice of our King—blessing the poor in spirit, exposing false righteousness, teaching true prayer and trust, and calling us to build our lives on Him alone.
EASTER SERVICES THIS YEAR . . . Our services on Easter this year will look a little different due to the vacancy at Immanuel, Broadlands. Saturday night at 7:00 pm is the Easter Vigil. Easter Sunday the Easter Breakfast will be from 8:00 am – 9:00 am. The Easter Day service is at 9:30 am. We will not have an Easter Sunrise service this year. If you would like an Easter Sunrise service, Immanuel, Broadlands will have an Easter Sunrise Service at 7:30 am.
RATE & REVIEW IMMANUEL ON GOOGLE . . . Did you know that throughout the United States each month over 2 million people search on Google for “Churches Near Me.”? That’s how a majority of people find churches to visit. Therefore, being visible on Google as one of the top results for searches is important to get found. One way to increase your visibility on Google is through their Rate & Review feature. Please consider rating and review Immanuel on Google by going to: https://g.page/r/CdbSahe0h2B0EAI/review
PALM SUNDAY CANTATA . . . You are invited to attend the community Easter Cantata at First Christian Church in Villa Grove at 4:00 pm, Sunday, March 29, Palm Sunday. The cantata is called Come to the Cross and Remember. It’s the perfect way to begin Holy Week and the celebration of Easter. Two of our own are performing in this cantata: Gretchen Krieger and Willa Braaten.
EASTER BREAKFAST SIGN-UP. . . Easter is right around the corner and each year our congregation and guests come together between services to enjoy an Easter Breakfast in celebration of our risen Lord. The sign-up sheets are now available in the back of the narthex for those that are able to bring a breakfast item. We look forward to celebrating together on April 5!
0 Comments