THIS WEEK AT IMMANUEL
Sunday (1/5)
- 9:00 am—Divine Service with Holy Communion
- 10:15 am—Officer Reception
- 10:30 am—Bible Class & Sunday School
Monday
- 5:00 pm—Board of Mission & Evangelism
- 6:00 pm—Board of Education
- 6:30 pm—Board of Trustees
- 7:00 pm—Board of Elders
Wednesday
- 6:00 pm—Catechism Class
- 7:00 pm—Bible History Class
Saturday
- 9:00 am—Take Down Christmas Decorations
- 3:30 pm—Individual Confession & Absolution
- 5:30 pm—Divine Service with Holy Communion
Sunday
- 9:00 am—Divine Service with Holy Communion
- 10:30 am—Bible Class & Sunday School
- 11:15 am—Church Council Meeting
IN OUR PRAYERS
HEALTH CONCERNS: Bernita Ashwill; Mindy Bell (friend of David Holzrichter); Dale Brown (friend of Margaret Stilwell); Connie Hilgendorf Bruns (cousin of Mary Appleby); Jeff & Jo Coon (friend of David Holzrichter); Lynn Corrie (friend of the Joneses); Ellie Crawford (daughter of Laran Crawford); Whitney Czerwonka; Cindy Ekstrom; Theresa Fields; Jenna Gustafson; Jim Harbaugh; Rick Hardesty (family of the Hoels); Kim Hausman (friend of Ann Carroll); Deanna Henningsen (sister-in-law of Jerry & Joyce Alexander); Barbara Holste (friend of the Joneses); Mary Jane Jones; Pat Maree; Rev. Ted Mitchell (friend of Pastor Braaten); Kimberly Mulvany (daughter of Pastor Doug Meyer); Bill & Mary Negangard (grandparents of Bryce Reifsteck); Dennis Pickett (friend of Ann Carroll); Cary & Beth Rahn; Debbie Rahn (wife of Leroy Rahn); Thomas Roughton (infant son of John & Christine Roughton); Emma Silver; Ruth Sims; Ocil Slone (father of Carolyn Dyer); Joy Stenger; Brian Walker (uncle of Bryce Reifsteck); Irene Wattjes.
SEMINARY STUDENT: Gunnar Campbell; Logan Smith.
DEACONESS STUDENT: Emily McLean.
MISSIONARIES: Rev. Dr. Edward and Monica Naumann; Rev. Ryan and Emily McDermott; Julie Lutz.
HOMEBOUND: Bernita Ashwill; Leonard Boerngen; Mary Jane Jones; Janet Pollock; Art Rahn; Ruth Rentschler.
MILITARY: Carl Crawford; Jeremy Gordon; Jack Leonard; Jake Lindgren; Raymond Longtin; Joey Pollock; Chase Reifsteck; Blake Stokes; Paige Stokes; Ruben Wilson.
THE ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEXT WEEK’S READINGS . . . 1 Kings 8:6–13; Romans 12:1–5; Luke 2:41–52.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S READINGS . . . Israel and all his family went and dwelt in Egypt (Gen. 46:1–7). God made a great nation of him there, but that nation would prove unfaithful to the Lord. Therefore, the New Israel came. In fleeing the murderous Herod, our young Lord goes to Egypt (Matt. 2:13–23), that the prophecy might be fulfilled, “Out of Egypt I called my Son” (Hos. 11:1). Jesus brings to perfection what old Israel could not. He is the faithful Israel, the embodiment of the people of God. He offers His perfect and holy life in place of our own. He submits Himself to persecution and suffering in order to save us. Therefore, we should not think it strange when we who are in Christ experience trials because of the faith (1 Pet. 4:12–19). Rather, we rejoice to share in Christ’s sufferings, knowing that we will also share in His glory.
THOUGHTS ABOUT STEWARDSHIP . . . Genesis 46:6 “They also took their livestock and their goods, which they had gained in the land of Canaan . . .” Look at all the temporal blessings that God gave to Jacob! We have also been greatly blessed to live in a land of freedom and prosperity. Shouldn’t that make us thankful and generous?
THE 2020 CHURCH OFFICERS . . . will be installed today, Sunday, January 5, during the 9:00 am Divine Service. 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 outgoing, current, and in-coming officers. Their hard work and dedication are to be commended!
PASTOR WILL BE AWAY . . . Sunday, January 12–Friday, January 17. In case of emergencies, you may call him on his mobile phone, or you may contact one of the Elders: Josh Whitson, Mark Whitson, Joel Burgener, and John Harvey.
PICTURE DAY . . . It’s time to get your smile on! We will be updating our church directory in 2020. This will take place the week of January 20, 2020. If you have any pictures of our church family and fun times here at Immanuel over the past five years, we would love to have them to add to the directory (e.g., youth group, pot lucks, Easter egg hunt, VBS, confirmation, etc.). Any questions can be directed to Jaimee Whitson (217) 714-8136 or the Board of Mission and Evangelism. We hope to see you and your smiles there! Coming soon: A sign-up sheet posted next to the flower sign up for you to pick a convenient time to be photographed.
THE JANUARY CALENDAR . . . with birthdays and anniversaries is available on the table across from members’ mailboxes.
GREETERS
THIS WEEK
- Jim Dyer (West)
- Craig & Carol Munson (East)
NEXT WEEK
- Laverl Byers (West)
- Dave & Michelle Stumeier (East)
COMMUNION HELPERS
THIS WEEK
- Mark Whitson
- Carol Munson; Marissa Russo
NEXT WEEK
- Mark Whitson
- Carol Munson; Isabel Burgener
ACOLYTES
THIS WEEK
- Coulson Poffenberger (Crucifer)
- Caiden Russo (Torches)
- Trey Waldrop (Torches)
- Beau Whitson (Gospel)
NEXT WEEK
- Oliver Braaten (Crucifer)
- Jonathan Braaten (Torches)
- Trey Waldrop (Torches)
- Evan Reifsteck (Gospel)
COFFEE COMMITTEE
- Pastor & Lauren Braaten—January
- Donna Campbell—February
FUNERAL CHAIR
- Joan Vukelich—January
- Ruth Sims & Tammy Kresin—February
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