THIS WEEK AT IMMANUEL
Sunday (10/18)
- 8:00 am – Bible Class
- 9:00 am—Divine Service
- 10:30 am – Voters’ Assembly Meeting (Tuscola)
- 11:00 am – Divine Service (Broadlands, IL)
- 2:30 pm – Nursing Home Service
- 6:00 pm – Youth Group Event
Monday
- 7:30 am – Matins
Tuesday
- 9:00 am – Pastor at CID BOD Meeting
Wednesday
- 7:30 am – Matins
- 4:30 pm – Individual Confession & Absolution
- 6:00 pm – Divine Service
- 7:00 pm – Bible History Class
Thursday
- 7:30 am – Matins
Sunday (10/25)
- 8:00 am – Bible Class
- 9:00 am—Divine Service
- 10:30 am – Voter’s Assembly Meeting
- 11:00 am – Divine Service (Broadlands, IL)
- 5:30 pm – Reformation Pot Luck
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); 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); Jody Reifsteck (mother 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 . . . Revelation 14:6–7; Romans 3:19–28; John 8:31–36
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S READINGS . . . The Holy Spirit sounds forth the Gospel call: “See, I have prepared my dinner . . . Come to the wedding feast” (Matt. 22:1–14). But many reject this invitation in favor of worldly pursuits. And so the call goes out to others, both the good and the bad. For the wedding invitation is not based on the qualifications of those invited but on the basis of the merits and work of Christ. The feast is free: “He who has no money, come, buy and eat . . . delight yourselves in rich food.” (Is. 55:1–9). Those rejecting the Spirit’s work shall experience God’s wrath and judgment. Those who are not clothed in Christ’s righteousness shall be cast into outer darkness where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Let us therefore seek the Lord while He may be found, for He will have mercy upon us. Let us redeem the time, being filled with the Spirit, giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ (Eph 5:15–21).
THOUGHTS ABOUT STEWARDSHIP . . . Isaiah 55:2 “Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy?” What Isaiah says here is reminiscent of what Jesus says about putting our earthly wealth in places where “moth and rust destroy.” Where we put the money God has given us to manage says a lot how we actually view life. What do your spending priorities say about what you think is truly important in life?
THE ALTAR FLOWERS . . . were given to the glory of God by The Arthur Family for blessings received.
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
RETURNING TO NORMAL SUNDAY MORNING SCHEDULE . . . Since Pastor Oliver LaMie will be installed on Sunday, November 15, 2:00 pm, at Immanuel, Broadlands, there will be no 11:00 am Divine Service at Broadlands that Sunday. We can return to or normal Sunday morning schedule: 9:00 am – Divine Service, 10:30 am – Bible Class and Sunday School.
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.
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.
Reformation Potluck — Sunday, October 25 . . . Join us on Sunday, October 25, at 5:30pm for an evening of food, fellowship, and celebration of the Reformation! Brats and hotdogs will be provided. Please bring a dish to share. Come enjoy good food and Christian fellowship as we give thanks for the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the blessings of the Reformation. Everyone is welcome!
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