THIS WEEK AT IMMANUEL
Sunday (3/29)
- 8:00 am – Bible Class & Sunday School
- 9:00 am—Divine Service
- 11:00 am – Divine Service (Broadlands, IL)
- 4:00 pm – Palm Sunday Cantata
- 6:00 pm – Youth Group Event
Monday
- 7:30 am – Matins
Tuesday
- 7:30 am – Matins
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 (4/5)
- 7:30 am – Easter Sunrise Divine Service (Broadlands, IL)
- 8:30 am – Easter Breakfast
- 9:30 am— Easter Day Divine Service
- 10:45 am – Easter Egg Hunt
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); 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
THIS WEEK’S READINGS . . .
- Holy Thursday—Exod 12:1–14; 1 Cor 11:23–32; John 13:1–15
- Good Friday—Isaiah 52:13–53:12; Hebrews 4:14–16; 5:7–9; John 18:1–19:42
- Vigil of Easter—Gen 1:1–2:3; 7:1–5, 11–18; 8:6–18; 9:8–13; Exod 14:10–15:1
- Easter Sunrise—Isaiah 25:6–9; 1 Cor 15:1–11; John 20:1–18
- Easter Day—Job 19:23–27; 1 Cor 5:6–8; Mark 16:1–8
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S READINGS . . . “Behold, your King is coming to you . . . humble and mounted on a donkey” (Zech 9:9–12; Matt 21:1–9). Our Lord rides in this humble fashion because He is entering Jerusalem to humble Himself even to the point of death on a cross (Phil 2:5–11). His kingly crown will not be made of gold but of thorns, the sign of sin’s curse. For His royal reign is displayed in bearing this curse for His people, saving us from our enemies by sacrificing His own life. The sinless One takes the place of the sinner so that the sinner can be freed and bear the name “Barabbas,” “son of the Father” (Matt 26 and 27). It is at the name of this exalted Savior, Jesus, that we bow in humble faith. With the centurion who declared, “Truly this was the Son of God!” (Matt 27:54), we are also given to confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father (Phil 2:11).
THOUGHTS ABOUT STEWARDSHIP . . . Matthew 21:3 “If anyone says anything to you, you shall say, ‘The Lord needs them,’ and he will send them at once.” Did Jesus really need the donkey? If the man had refused to give the donkey, would the work of salvation have been derailed? Of course not. But what an honor for the man who owned this donkey and foal! Likewise with us—the Lord needs none of us, but what an honor for God to choose to use our generosity in the work of His Church.
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.
EASTER BREAKFAST . . . The Board of Christian Education will be hosting the Easter Breakfast this year. Breakfast is served on Easter Morning from 7:00 am –8:30 am, between the Easter Sunrise Divine Service and the Easter Day Divine Service. Sign-up sheets for food, drinks, and kitchen volunteers are provided in the Narthex. Immanuel’s Youth Group will be assisting in serving and clean-up. A donation box will be available with proceeds going to the Youth Group.
EASTER EGG HUNT . . . will be Easter Sunday, April 20, at 10:15 am. Thank you to the Board of Education for providing the goodies for Immanuel’s annual egg hunt!
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.
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!
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