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

Sunday Morning (10:15am): We are studying Hebrews on Sunday morning, a “written sermon” in which the Christ is present to serve His people. Join us for a cup of coffee and the hearing and studying of God’s Word.

Tuesday Morning (9:30am): Will not meet for the rest of November. The normal schedule resumes on December 4th. 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 are currently studying the Epistles to the Thessalonians. You are always welcome to join us when you can.

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.

Please sign up on the sheet in the hallway to serve as an usher next year.

Midweek Advent Services  will be on Wednesdays (December 5, 12, 19) at 7:00 p.m. The theme this year is “What Hope!” (based on LSB 342).

Christmas Eve Service (Children's Program): December 24th at 6:00pm
Christmas Day Service (Divine Service with Lord's Supper): December 25th at 9:00am

Devotional Booklets are for Advent and Christmas are available on the guest book table. Take one for your family or personal devotions, or to share with a friend. These booklets are also available electronically from Higher Things.

Practice for this year’s Christmas Eve Children’s Service begins next week!  We will be practicing on Sundays (12/9, 12/16 and 12/23) from 11-11:45 am following an abbreviated Sunday School. Our Saturday practice will be 12/22 from 9am-11am. If you have a child in Preschool-8th grade, please let Elizabeth Hofker know as soon as possible if your child/children will be participating this year.

Catechesis Classes will meet from 5:30-6:30 pm this Wednesday, and throughout the Season of Advent.

Please sign-up to bring cookies and milk to be served after the mid-week Advent services (December 5th, 12th, and 19th). The sign-up sheet can be found by the kitchen.

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.

The LWML cookie sale is on Saturday, December 8th from 8:30 to 10:00 am. Church members are invited to donate cookies for the sale.  If you are doing some holiday baking, please make a few extra cookies for the sale. Thanks for your support! Come early for the best selection. We hope to see you all there!

The Board of Stewardship would like to thank all who helped work and/or brought food to the Soup Supper. We raised $1,044.50 to send to an LCMS congregation in North Carolina. Please remember to stop in the kitchen and pick up any of your dishes that are either on the counter or in the refrigerator.

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!

The 2019 Annual Report and Parish Directory will be published soon. Please complete and turn in information sheet found in the Sunday, November 11th bulletin (new address, phone number, email) to the church office as soon as possible. Also, parents with children in college or living out of the area, please update with the child’s most current information as well.  Thank you!

The following people were elected at the fall (October 28th) Voters’ meeting. The Installation of Officers and Board Members for 2019 will take place in the Divine Service on Sunday, January 13, 2019.

• President:  Stuart Osterthun
  
• Vice-President:  Kevin Bolin
• Secretary:  Denise Schroder
  
• Treasurer:  Joanne Maurer
  
• Board of Elders:  Frank Maurer, Tom Cosby, A.J. Reimer
• Board of Stewardship:  Duane Arends, Catherine Porath
• Board of Evangelism:  Leah Obenland, Rhonda Lahm
• Board of Education:  Stacy Reimer, Elizabeth Hofker

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

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 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.

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.