THIS WEEK AT IMMANUEL
Sunday (5/26)
- 9:00 am—Divine Service with Holy Communion
Monday — Offices Closed for Memorial Day
Tuesday
- 7:00 am—Matins
Wednesday
- 7:00 am—Matins
- 7:00 pm—Bible History Class
Thursday
- 7:00 am—Matins
Saturday
- 3:30 pm—Individual Confession & Absolution
- 5:30 pm—Divine Service with Holy Communion
Sunday (6/2)
- 9:00 am—Divine Service with Holy Communion
- 10:30 am—Bible Class & Sunday School
IN OUR PRAYERS
HEALTH CONCERNS:
Joyce Alexander; Connie Bruns (cousin of Mary Appleby); Tim Burk (friend of Joan Vukelich); Brad Butler (friend of Hilgendorfs); Chelle Carson (friend of Dave Holzrichter); Rena Carson (friend of Dave Holzrichter); Darren Cooper (friend of Joan Vukelich); Tim Flynn (friend of Dave Holzrichter); Nash Foreman (friend of Sofie Reifsteck); Rick Hardesty (family of the Hoels); Kim Hausman (friend of Ann Carroll); Deanna Henningsen (sister-in-law of Jerry & Joyce Alexander); Julie Holzrichter (sister-in-law of Dave Holzrichter); Matthew Hostetler (nephew of Dorothy Hostetler); Mary Houvanagle (friend of Hilgendorfs); John Lamkin (friend of Dave Slaughter); Jon Little (friend of Greg Campbell); Lisa McGill (friend of Dave Holzrichter); Steven Pingolt (friend of Mathew Waldrop); Rebecca (friend of Celeste Nau); Emma Silver; Wendy Stata (aunt of Pastor Braaten); John Stewart (grandson of Laura VanCleave); Michael Stumeier (grandson of Dave & Michelle Stumeier); Kim Travis (friend of Jamiee Whitson); Lausanne Walter (mother of Tiffany Cash); Lynn & Jane Whitson (parents of Mark Whitson).
SEMINARY STUDENT: David Scarborough, Jackson Scofield.
MISSIONARIES: The Jastram Family (Japan); The Preus Family (Romania)
HOMEBOUND: Bernita Ashwill; Janet Pollock; Ruth Sims; Glen Stumeier.
MILITARY: Carl Crawford; Josh Dyer; Jeremy Gordon; Jack Leonard; Jake Lindgren; Raymond Longtin; Blake Stokes; Scott Walter.
THE ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEXT WEEK’S READINGS . . . Genesis 15:1–6; 1 John 4:16–21; Luke 16:19–31.
ABOUT THIS WEEK’S READINGS . . . When Isaiah beheld the glory of the Lord, he cried out “Woe is me!” For the sinner cannot stand in the presence of a holy God and live (Is. 6:1–7). But God the Father lifted up His Son Jesus for us on the cross, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. This eternal life of Christ is given us according to the Holy Spirit’s good pleasure in Baptism. “Unless one is born [again] of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God” (John 3:5). To sinners in fear of death, the messengers of God place on our lips the living body and blood of Christ and speak His words of absolution, “Your guilt is taken away, and your sin atoned for” (Is. 6:7). Having received forgiveness and life from the Father through the Son by the Holy Spirit, we join with the angels in praising the blessed Trinity, “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts!” (Is. 6:3). “For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be glory forever. Amen” (Rom. 11:33–36).
THOUGHTS ABOUT STEWARDSHIP . . . Isaiah 6:3 “And one called to another and said: ‘Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory!’” Behold the threefold Name of God—here in Isaiah the angels cry Holy, Holy, Holy, which is nothing else than an indication of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This is the Name we are baptized into. We have been made a part of God’s family. And so we are now called to live lives that are in harmony with our new family: we are to be godly, to live in God’s image. As God is loving, and kind, and generous—so are we called to be.
ALTAR FLOWERS . . . are given to the glory of God by Dorothy Hostetler in memory of Reuben Hostetler.
BI-MONTHLY MISSION . . . is Sunday, June 2. This bi-monthly mission will go to support Camp CILCA. An envelope for this purpose has been placed in your mailbox. Thank you!
CAMP CILCA SCHOLARSHIP . . . The Board of Missions and Evangelism is offering a scholarship for anyone who wants to attend Camp CILCA. Camp CILCA Summer 2024 brochures can be found on the table across from member mailboxes. Please notify Pastor Braaten or Deborah Reifsteck of your interest.
BIBLE HISTORY CLASS . . . this Wednesday, 7:00 pm. Beginning with Genesis, we’ll go through the biblical history. Who, what, when, where, how, and even why? Join us when you’re able. It’s easy to pop in and out as your schedule permits.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR . . . Immanuel’s VBS is set for Monday, June 3–Friday, June 7, 9:00 am–11:30 am. The Board of Education is seeking donations of various items and volunteers to help where needed. Be on the look out for a board in the back of the church, pick a post-it, and join in the fun!
SAVE THE DATE . . . August 17, 2024 for this year’s Not Ashamed Conference to be held at Iron Horse Golf Club.
PORK CHOP DRIVE THROUGH . . . Thank you for everyone who helped with the Pork Chop Drive Through this past Saturday.
PASTOR IS OUT OF TOWN . . . at a family wedding this weekend, May 24–26. Pastor Dan Ulrich is serving Saturday night. Pastor Ken Schurb is serving Sunday morning.
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