THIS WEEK AT IMMANUEL
Sunday (12/22)
- 9:00 am—Divine Service with Holy Communion
- 10:30 am—Bible Class & Christmas Service Practice
- 2:30 pm—Nursing Home Service
Monday
- 7:30 am—Matins
Tuesday
- 7:00 pm—Christmas Eve Divine Service
Wednesday
- 9:00 am—Christmas Day Divine Service
Thursday
- Church Offices Closed
Saturday
- 3:30 pm—Individual Confession & Absolution
- 5:30 pm—Divine Service with Holy Communion
Sunday (12/29)
- 9:00 am—Divine Service with Holy Communion
- 10:30 am—Sunday School
IN OUR PRAYERS
HEALTH CONCERNS: Joyce & Jerry Alexander; Claire Baud (friend of Rachel DeWitt); Connie Bruns (cousin of Mary Appleby); Brad Butler (friend of Hilgendorfs); Chelle Carson (friend of Dave Holzrichter); Rena Carson (friend of Dave Holzrichter); Darla Combs (friend of Dave Holzrichter); Darren Cooper (friend of Joan Vukelich); Crystal Davis (friend of Dave Slaughter); Ben, LaNéce, & Baby Dyer (family of Greg & Celeste Nau); Tim Flynn (friend of Dave Holzrichter); Nash Foreman (friend of Sofie Reifsteck); Rick Hardesty (family of the Hoels); Kim Hausman (friend of Ann Carroll); Nyle Hoke; Julie Holzrichter (sister-in-law of Dave Holzrichter); Mary Houvanagle (friend of Hilgendorfs); Ashley Kerns (friend of Joan Vukelich); John Lamkin (friend of Dave Slaughter); Mike Marana (friend of Josh Whitson); Lisa McGill (friend of Dave Holzrichter); Steven Pingolt (friend of Mathew Waldrop); Rebecca (friend of Celeste Nau); Emma Silver; John Stewart (grandson of Laura VanCleave); Janet Stumeier; Kim Travis (friend of Jaimee Whitson); Lausanne Walter (mother of Tiffany Cash); Lynn Whitson (father of Mark Whitson).
SEMINARY STUDENT: Jacob Garrison; Nicholas Sinatra.
MISSIONARIES: The Jastram Family (Japan); The Preus Family (Romania)
HOMEBOUND:Bernita Ashwill; Janet Pollock; Joan Rahn; Ruth Sims.
MILITARY: Carl Crawford; Josh Dyer; Jeremy Gordon; Jack Leonard; Jake Lindgren; Raymond Longtin; Blake Stokes; Scott Walter.
THE ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEXT WEEK’S READINGS . . . Isaiah 11:1–5; Galatians 4:1–7; St. Luke 2:33–40.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S READINGS . . . The coming of God in all His unveiled power at Mount Sinai was terrifying to the people of Israel. The thundering voice of the Lord puts sinners in fear of death (Deut. 18:15–19). God, therefore, raised up a prophet like Moses—the Messiah, the Christ. God came to His people veiled in human flesh. The skies poured down the Righteous One from heaven; the earth opened her womb and brought forth Salvation (Introit) through the blessed Virgin Mary, the mother of the Lord (Luke 1:39–56). The fruit of her womb is the very Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world, the One whose sandal strap John was not worthy to loose (John 1:19–28). In Jesus we are delivered from fear and anxiety. In Him alone we have the peace of God which surpasses all understanding (Phil. 4:4–7).
THOUGHTS ABOUT STEWARDSHIP . . . Philippians 4:6 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” Paul puts two things in opposition to each other: anxiety and prayer. So trade your worries for prayers! You have a Father who loves you and desires to hear your prayers and bless you.
DECEMBER ALTAR GUILD & COFFEE COMMITTEE . . . Altar Guild is Terra Waldrop and Willa Braaten. Coffee Committee is the Waldrops.
CHRISTMAS CARDS FOR SEMINARY STUDENTS . . . If you’d like to send Christmas greetings to our seminary students, their addresses are: Mr. Jacob Garrison and Mr. Nicholas Sinatra, at: 6600 North Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46825-4996.
NEW OFFICER INSTALLATION . . . will be Sunday, January 5, during the Divine Service immediately following the offering. If you are a newly-elected officer, please plan to attend. A reception will be held in the Fellowship Hall following the Divine Service to say thank you to out‑going, current, and in-coming officers. Their hard work and dedication are to be commended!
PASTOR WILL BE OUT OF OFFICE . . . Pastor will be out of the office Monday, December 30 and returning on Tuesday, December 31. For immediate assistance or emergencies please contact his mobile phone (217) 460-2077, or one of the elders.
THE 2025 FLOWER CHART IS NOW AVAILABLE . . . Please sign up on the bulletin board across from member mailboxes. 2025 flowers are $35.00 and can be special ordered. Flowers can be taken home after the Sunday’s service.
ALTAR GUILD. . . Please sign up for a month to serve on the Altar Guild, caring for our Lord’s body & blood just as the woman who went to be tomb sought to care for the body of Jesus. There are spots for both Senior and Junior members to sign up.
THANK YOU . . . Your prayers, visits, cards, and phone calls were appreciated so much during Jerry’s recent hospital and nursing home stays! Jerry and Joyce.
UPCOMING SERVICES AND EVENTS
- Sunday, December 1 — 10:20 am, Sunday School Christmas Service practice
- Wednesday, December 4 — 7:00 pm, Advent Midweek Service
- Friday, December 6 — 5:30 pm, Christmastown Parade (Line up at 5:30 pm)
- Saturday, December 7 — 9:00 am, Immanuel Christmas Decorating
- Sunday, December 8 — 10:20 am, Sunday School Christmas Service practice
- Sunday, December 8 — 12:45 pm, Youth Group leaves for Dance
- Wednesday, December 11 — 7:00 pm, Advent Midweek Service
- Sunday, December 15 — 10:20 am, Sunday School Christmas Service practice
- Sunday, December 15 — 11:30 am, Voters’ Assembly
- Sunday, December 15 — 6:00 pm, Sunday School Christmas Service
- Wednesday, December 18 — 7:00 pm, Advent Midweek Service
- Tuesday, December 24 — 7:00 pm, Christmas Eve Service with Communion
- Wednesday, December 25 — 9:00 am, Christmas Day Service with Communion
- Thursday, December 26 — Immanuel Offices Closed
- Tuesday, December 31 — 7:00 pm, New Year’s Eve Service
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