THIS WEEK AT IMMANUEL
Sunday (5/24)
- 8:00 am – Bible Class & Sunday School
- 9:00 am—Divine Service
- 10:30 am – Confirmation Reception
Tuesday
- 9:00 am – CID BOD Meeting
Wednesday
- 4:30 pm – Individual Confession & Absolution
- 6:00 pm – Divine Service
Sunday (5/31)
- 8:00 am – Bible Class & Sunday School
- 9:00 am—Divine Service
- 11:00 am – Divine Service (Broadlands, IL)
IN OUR PRAYERS
HEALTH CONCERNS: Jerry & Joyce Alexander; Clancy Appleby (nephew of Jack Appleby); 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); Randy Frye (friend of Dave Slaughter); 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); Noah Luke Owen; 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); John Waldrop (father of Matthew Waldrop); 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 . . . Isaiah 6:1–7; Romans 11:33–36; John 3:1–15.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S READINGS . . . Following the flood, Noah’s descendants failed to spread out and fill the earth as God had spoken. Rather, they exalted themselves; with “one language and the same words” (Gen. 11:1) they spoke proudly and arrogantly. The Lord humbled them by confusing “the language of all the earth,” dividing and dispersing the people (Gen. 11:9). That dispersal was reversed on Pentecost Day (the fiftieth day of Easter), when God caused the one Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to be preached in a multitude of languages. “At this sound the multitude came together” (Acts 2:6), for the preaching of Christ is the primary work of the Holy Spirit, whereby He gathers people from all nations into one Church. The Holy Spirit teaches and brings to our remembrance the words of Jesus, which are the words of the Father who sent Him. These words bestow forgiveness and peace to those who keep and hold on to them in love for Jesus. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” (John 14:27).
THOUGHTS ABOUT STEWARDSHIP . . . Acts 2:1 “When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place.” Pentecost is the Old Testament harvest festival—it happens around the time when the wheat and oats are ready to be brought in. Of course, this was a picture and foreshadowing of the great harvest of humankind that God means to bring in through the preaching of His Word. God gives the seed, and God brings about the harvest. From first to last, in things temporal and things eternal, we stand only by His grace.
THE ALTAR FLOWERS . . . are given by Dorothy Hostetler to the glory of God for blessings received.
VBS . . . theme this year is “The Lord Delivers!” based on Judges 3:12–30, June 8–12, 9:00 am–11:00 am. This summer, children will spend five days in the Book of Judges learning about Ehud—not as a storybook hero, but as an instrument in God’s hand. The real story is this: God’s people sinned, suffered, cried out, and the Lord rescued them. That pattern runs from Judges straight to the cross. Each day focuses on a different movement in that story: from Israel’s rebellion, to their repentance, to God’s deliverance, to the rest He gives His people. The Lord is the hero. That’s what your children will hear all week. Register at: https://immanueltuscola.org/vbs/
SAVE THE DATE . . . August 29, 2026 for this year’s Not Ashamed Conference.
IMMANUEL IS ESTABLISHING AN ORGAN COMMITTEE . . . to determine a replacement for our organ. Our current organ is 61 years old and requires ongoing repairs. If you would like to serve on this committee, please contact Bryce Reifsteck, Chair. Thank you!
ALTAR GUILD, COFFEE COMMITTEE, & FUNERAL CHAIR . . . For May, the Altar Guild is Sarah and Savana Andrésen. Coffee Committee is the Freebairns. May Funeral Chair is Michelle Simpson. For June, the Altar Guild is Krista Freebairn and Savana Andrésen. Coffee Committee is Ann Carroll. June Funeral Chair is Terra Waldrop.
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
Volunteers Needed for Altar Guild and Funeral Chair . . . We are looking for volunteers to serve in these important areas of congregational life Altar Guild and Funeral Chair. 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.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADUATES . . . We give thanks to God for Cailin Munson, Caiden Russo, and Trey Waldrop as they complete their high school years. We pray God’s continued blessing upon each of them — that He would guard and guide them in the years ahead, keep them steadfast in the faith, and use them in whatever vocation He calls them to.
KITCHEN CONTAINERS . . . If you brought a dish to a recent church meal — Easter, a funeral, or another event — and haven’t retrieved your container, please stop by the kitchen to pick it up. Several containers have been left behind and are ready to be claimed.
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