THIS WEEK AT IMMANUEL
Sunday (10/4)
- 8:00 am – Bible Class
- 9:00 am—Divine Service
- 11:00 am – Divine Service (Broadlands, IL)
Wednesday
- 4:30 pm – Individual Confession & Absolution
- 6:00 pm – Divine Service
- 7:00 pm – Bible History Class
Thursday
- 7:30 am – Matins
Sunday (10/11)
- 8:00 am – Bible Class
- 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); Jami Bowles; Cheryl Bozarth (friend of Hilgendorfs); Ruth Bretz; Jack Britt (grandson of Sharon Allen); Brad Butler (friend of Hilgendorfs); Darla Combs (friend of Dave Holzrichter); Scott Dallas; Crystal Davis (friend of Dave Slaughter); Tim Flynn (friend of Dave Holzrichter); Nash Foreman (friend of Sofie Reifsteck); Randy Frye (friend of Dave Slaughter); Ellen Hall (friend of Ann Carroll); 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); Dorothy Hostetler; 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); Gloria McDuffy (mother of Celeste Nau); Candace McElhaney (daughter of Corky Fields); Cathy Minear (friend of Josh and Jaimee Whitson); Rev. Doug Meyer; Jennifer O’Laughlin (friend of Linda Brewer); Noah Luke Owen; Tresa Pollock; Jo Richner (mother of Leigh Ann Whitson); Brent Reifsteck (brother of Bryce Reifsteck); Emma Silver; Kim Travis (friend of Jaimee Whitson); John Waldrop (father of Matthew Waldrop); Lynn Whitson (father of Mark Whitson); Mark Whitson; Jim Zweifel (father of Pastor’s brother-in-law).
SEMINARY STUDENT: Ethan Baumbach; Reece Parlier.
MISSIONARIES: The Jastram Family (Japan); The Preus Family (Romania).
HOMEBOUND: Jerry & Joyce Alexander; Wanda Long; 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 . . . Genesis 28:10–17; Ephesians 4:22–28; Matthew 9:1–8.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S READINGS . . . The Pharisees ask a Law question. Jesus asks a Gospel question. The Pharisees seek to test Jesus in His own words. Jesus seeks to “test” them in the saving reality of who He is as the Messiah (Matt. 22:34–46). The Law requires you to “fear the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul” and to “love the sojourner” (Deut. 10:12–21). Failure to keep the Law perfectly brings judgment. On the other hand, the Gospel brings the grace of God given by Jesus Christ, that you may be blameless in the day of His return (1 Cor. 1:1–9). Jesus is David’s Son yet David’s Lord, true God and true man. He is Love incarnate who fulfilled all the demands of God’s Law on our behalf, that we might be saved from the Law’s condemnation and sanctified in the Gospel’s forgiveness. Thereby we see that “God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord” (1 Cor. 1:9).
THOUGHTS ABOUT STEWARDSHIP . . . Matthew 22:40 “On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets.” We serve God and our neighbor through the various vocations (holy callings) that God has given us. We do not need to go searching for or inventing good works: God has given us roles to fill in Home, Church, and Society and when we work hard at them as faithful Christians, God-pleasing works are the result.
THE ALTAR FLOWERS . . . were given to the glory of God by The Munson Family for blessings received.
PASTOR WILL BE AWAY . . . October 5–7, at the CID Fall Pastors’ Conference in Peoria, IL. In case of emergency, you may reach him on his mobile phone or contact one of the elders (Jack Appleby, Paul Freebairn, Les Sluder, Mark Whitson).
ALTAR GUILD, COFFEE COMMITTEE, & FUNERAL CHAIR . . . For October, the Altar Guild is Celeste Nau and Willa Braaten. Coffee Committee is the Whitsons. October Funeral Chair is Krista Freebairn. For November, the Altar Guild is Sarah and Savana Andrésen. Coffee Committee is the Reifstecks. November Funeral Chair is OPEN.
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.
Altar Guild Girls Conference — October 11 . . . St. Paul Lutheran Church, Hamel, is hosting a free Altar Guild Girls Conference on Sunday, October 11, from 1:00–7:00 PM. Open to girls in 4th grade through high school, adult altar guild members, and anyone interested in learning about altar guild service. Guest speakers Rev. David Buchs and Mrs. Tori Egger, dinner provided. Register by October 4 at the link in the bulletin, or contact altarguildgirls@proton.me with questions.
INSTALLATION OF PASTOR OLIVER LaMIE . . . is scheduled for Sunday, November 15, 2:00 pm, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 390 County Rd 2400 E, Broadlands, Illinois.
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