Immanuel Lutheran Church (LCMS), Eagle, NE

Bible Study Opportunities

2/16/2019

Everyone is encouraged to take advantage of these opportunities to study God’s Word.

Sunday Morning (10:15am): We continue with Hebrews, which is really a sermon that the Lord is preaching to us today. We are currently in the midst of Chapter 11. Grab a cup of coffee and join us!

Tuesday Morning (9:30am): On most Tuesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. we have a Matins Service here at Immanuel. Matins is a service of Scripture and Prayer. Following the Matins Service we have a bible study at 9:30 a.m. We continue our study entitled “Myth or Faith?” Join us!

Church Library Updates

2/15/2019

PIANO BOOK: The LWML will be purchasing a piano book from the St Paul Music Conservatory for the library. You are welcome to check it out from the library.
NEW LIBRARY BOOKS: There is a table in the parish hall displaying the new books purchased for our library. Take a moment to check them out (literally!) and also the books already in the library.

Installation of Pastor Hauptmeier

2/15/2019

Pastor Tyler Hauptmeier will be installed as the Pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church (Doniphan, NE) on February 24th at 4:00 p.m. Pastor and his wife Melissa are former members here at Immanuel. You are invited to attend!

Snacks on 4th Sunday of the Month

2/15/2019

The LWML is going to start providing snacks after the 4th Sunday of the month starting February 24th. We will need some help from the congregation. Please see the sign-up sheet in the parish hall. Thank you- LWML.

Lutheran Witness Renewals

1/29/2019

If you would like to renew/order the Lutheran Witness, complete the order form and place it, with your check, in the Office mailbox. Forms for renewing/subscribing to the Lutheran Witness are on the Guest Registration table.

Thrivent Choice Dollars

1/23/2019

Eligible Thrivent members who have available Choice Dollars have until March 31st to direct them. If you so desire, you can direct them to Immanuel Lutheran Church. If you have any questions, please contact one of our Thrivent coordinators (Sharon Hestermann, Mary Coleman, Paula Persinger).

Devotional Resources

12/28/2018

Portals of Prayer: The Jan-Feb-March ‘Portals of Prayer’ are available on the Guest Registration table.
Higher Things Reflections: Devotional booklets for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany are available on the guest book table. Take one for your family or personal devotions, or to share with a friend. These are also available electronically at Higher Things website.

David Zenisek

12/18/2018

The following congregation wide e-mail was send Tuesday evening.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

It has pleased our Lord to take His beloved child, David Zenisek, to Himself in heaven. David died at home on Monday afternoon. Please keep Colleen and her family in your prayers, and let us rejoice in the gifts the Lord so freely gives - especially "the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting."

The funeral service will be held here at Immanuel on Saturday (12/22) at 1:30 p.m., with burial to follow immediately after at the Eagle Cemetery.
Peace be with you.

Pastor

What happens if it snows?

12/3/2018

The standing practice will be, if Pastor can make it to church, and if anyone else shows up, we will have church. You, however, should use good common sense as to whether you should be out on the roads, or not. You can always call the church (781-2190) or Pastor (440-4965) to check in advance.

Duane Fleischman [Updated]

11/23/2018

11/23/2018 Update: The funeral service for Duane Fleischman will be on Thursday (11/29) at 10:30 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church. There will be viewing at the church on Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m.

Job 1:21 “The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.”

The following e-mail was sent Wednesday evening:

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

It has pleased our Lord to take Duane Fleischman from this vale of tears to Himself in heaven. Duane died earlier this week, as he and his wife Valoris, were in Las Vegas to spend the winter with their daughter Julie. ... In the meantime, please pray for Valoris, Daren (son) and Julie, and all who mourn his death. Pray that the Lord would comfort them with His promises of the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.

Peace be with you.

Pastor

Holy Baptism

11/11/2018

Oliver Mark Hohman (son of Nathan & Bobbi Hohman) is received into the kingdom of God today (November 11th) through the “washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit” (Titus 3:5). His baptismal sponsors are Adam Hohman and Amanda Richards. Welcome to God’s family gathered here at Immanuel!

New Members

9/30/2018

We welcome our new members to Immanuel this morning. Bobbi Hohman (married to Nathan) transfers to us from St. John – Columbus. Carolyn Jensen transfers to us from St. John – Cordova. Welcome to the family of God gathered here at Immanuel!

Main Street Living

9/28/2018

Main Street Living is a television program airing on KLKN (Lincoln Area Channel 8) on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m., beginning October 7th. The program opens with “This is the Life” and the second half hour will be a worship service featuring LCMS pastors from the broadcast area. Main Street Living is offered for those who cannot attend worship on a regular basis.

New Member

7/1/2018

Kyla Lorsenson is received as a member of Immanuel in the Rite of Confirmation today. We welcome her to God's family gathered here at Immanuel.

Ron Schmidt

7/1/2018

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
Ron Schmidt died this morning [Saturday, June 30th] at home, after a long battle with cancer, and recent hospice. The Lord has taken him from this valley of sorrows to Himself in heaven. In these days, encourage one another with the treasurers which Ron, and we, receive from our Lord Jesus Christ. Please pray for Bev, Ronnie, Heather, Troy, and the entire family. May the Lord comfort them, and us, with "the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting."
Amen.

JULY 1ST UPDATE: The funeral service for Ron Schmidt will be here at Immanuel on Tuesday (July 3) at 2 pm, with the burial to follow at Eagle Cemetery. There will be a lunch served back here at the church, following the burial.

Pastor Porath

Alice Brunkow

5/10/2018

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

It has pleased the Lord to call Alice Brunkow to her heavenly home. She died this past Wednesday while at Bryan (East) Hospital.

The funeral service will be on Monday (5/14), 1:00 p.m. here at Immanuel. Immediately following the funeral service coffee/cookies will be served in the parish hall. Then the family will go to the grave site for the committal service.

Let us pray that the Lord would grant comfort to all who mourn Alice's death, and that they might take refuge in "the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting."

Peace be with you.

Pastor

Lawn Mowing

3/25/2018

If your family (or a couple of families) would be willing to mow the lawn on a particular week, please sign up on the sheet posted on the bulletin board. The church has a riding lawnmowers that can be used. If you have any questions, contact one of the Trustees.

Holy Baptism

3/18/2018

Clara Irene Hofker (daughter of Jameson & Elizabeth) is received into God’s family today through the waters of Holy Baptism. Her sponsors are Laura and Abbigail Porath. Welcome to God’s family gathered here at Immanuel!

Welcome to our New Office Manager

3/1/2018

We welcome Ashley Heitman as our new Office Manager. She is a former member of Immanuel (Carol Boller’s daughter), and current member at Peace Lutheran (Waverly) where she is also the Administrative Assistant. Her husband is Nick, and they have two sons, JessePaul and Brody.

Church Usage Policy

1/10/2018

All requests to use the church (i.e. – the parish hall for a baby shower, civic group meeting, etc.) must be approved by the Board of Trustees. If you would like to reserve the church, contact one of the Trustees. If they approve the request, they will confirm the date is open and share the building use policy with you.
The Trustees for 2018 are: Ron Graphenteen, Tony Fulton, Bryan Manley and Marcus Schmidt. You can contact them via the church office.

Senior Dinners

11/7/2017

Senior Dinners will be served at Immanuel on Tuesdays at noon. All seniors, age 60 and over, are welcome. Those younger than 60 are also welcome to join at a higher cost. Call Audrey at 402-440-4465 for reservations.

David Porath

10/18/2017

Hear the promise of Christ, our Lord:

"I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die." (John 11:25-26)

David Porath died last night at home. Please keep the family in your prayers, that they might be comforted by "the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting."

David will be buried this Saturday, 10:30 a.m. at Hillcrest Cemetery in Norfolk. A memorial service will be held here at Immanuel on Saturday, November 4th at 11:00 a.m.

Blessed are those who die in the Lord.

Pastor

Holy Baptism

8/27/2017

Today (August 27th), Ezra Si-Wei Tang (son of Adrian & Maren) is brought into the kingdom of God through the waters of Holy Baptism. His baptismal sponsors are Jim & Kati Yelkin, and Jeramy & Audra Yelkin.

Lawn Mowing

5/1/2017

If your family (or a couple of families) would be willing to mow the lawn on a particular week, please sign up on the sheet posted on the bulletin board. The church has two riding lawnmowers that can be used.
If you are not able to help by mowing the church lawn, you can help by donating to the Lawn Mowing fund. These funds are used to pay the lawn mowing service ($120/mowing, contracted for one week per month) and to supply gas for the church mowers.
If you have any questions, contact one of the Trustees.

Welcome to God's Family

3/1/2017

David Elliot Hollingsead was born to Andrew & Rachel Hollingsead, and received into God’s kingdom through Holy Baptism on February 28th. Mother and son are doing fine. Welcome to God’s family gathered here at Immanuel!

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