Immanuel Lutheran Church

Reformation Day (Observed)

October 25, 2026, 10:30 am, bulletin

9:30am Adult Bible Class

The adult class will begin a look at the book of Revelation.

Service Times:

Divine Service 1st & 3rd Sundays  
Service of the Word 2nd & 4th Sundays at 10:30am

Sunday School 

Adult  Bible study - 9:30am

 Children's Sunday School  -  9:30am

Bulletin Cover:

10:30 am Worship Service cover

Sunday, October 18th, Bulletin News & Notes

SUNDAY SCHOOL (9:30-10:15 am). The adult class is continuing a look at the book of Revelation. The children and youth classes (Pre-K through high school) also meet each Sunday morning. 

MISSIONARY PARTNERSHIP. If you’d like to give in support of our Together-In-Mission partners, Rev. Michael and Shanna Hageman, and the Lord’s mission to Tanzania, “Together-In-Mission” offering envelopes can be found on the shelf in the narthex for giving your support through the Sunday morning offering. Make checks payable to “Immanuel Lutheran Church” and the church will then forward these offerings each quarter. 

BOARD of MISSIONS COLLECTION. For November we are collecting children’s mittens, gloves, scarves and winter hats for the Wichita Children’s Home. A Christmas tree will be set up around which you can place your donation. The Board of Missions will be delivering these items around the first of December so that they children/youth will have them during the winter months. Thanks for any help you are able to give toward this offering! 

THEOLOGY ON TAP will be held this evening from 6:00-7:30 pm at Three Rings Brewery in McPherson. Pastor Dumperth of Grace Lutheran Church of McPherson is leading the study this month. 

VOTERS’ ASSEMBLY MEETING will begin immediately following today’s Service. We will start by discussing and voting on the proposed change to our bylaws expanding the Board of Elders to four members. We will then pause the meeting for our potluck dinner before resuming the Voters’ meeting during which we will need to elect several new church officers and board members along with approving the 2027 church budget. All are invited and encouraged to stay for the full meeting, including the potluck dinner. 

THE LUTHERAN LAYMEN’S LEAGUE (Men’s Group) will be resuming their monthly meetings on Tuesday, November 3rd at 7:00 pm. We will have a video study as well as make preliminary plans for this winter’s pancake and sausage feed. All men of the congregation are invited and encouraged to attend. 

95th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION! Join LaVera Vogts and her family on Saturday, November 21st for a “Come & Go Card Shower”! The celebration will be at the church from 1:00-3:00 pm. Refreshments will be served. 

BRIDAL SHOWER. Ladies, you are invited to a bridal shower for Kari Schmidt on Sunday, November 1st at 2:00 pm in the Immanuel fellowship hall. Kari is registered at Target and www.zola.com. Hostesses are Brenda Vogts, Ashley Jowers, Brooke Vogts, Cheryl Boesker, Connie Bullinger and Julee Colburn. Please let Brenda know at 620-654-6116 if you will be able to attend. 

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS next Sunday morning so be sure to set your clocks back an hour next Saturday night! 

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT. “If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed” (John 8:26). Today we celebrate Reformation Day! Luther is rightly remembered as a champion of the Gospel, but he also called himself “the apostle of good works.” For, only by being set free by the Gospel, can we do good works. Jesus has set us free: His blood covers our sins, and now we stand before God as His beloved children, invited to live our lives to His glory for the good of His kingdom. 

LIFE QUOTE. “Today God continues to defend and aid His people who trust in His Son as their Savior. God is ever with us. He preserves His Word and Church despite the constant attack of the devil, the unbelieving world, and false teachers. God provides all our needs of body and soul, even in times of great need and conflict. God is our refuge. His Word endures forever. His grace and power never fail.” From “Meditations on Favorite Scriptures”. A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life, lutheransforlife.org. 

Prayer Requests 

+ For Krista Clites (sister of Jamie Kohl), Lilli Slater (step-mother of Pastor), Marilyn Vogts, Marsha Wilkening, Karri Strack, Denise Spicer (daughter of Arlene McKee) and Corliss Harker who face health issues. 

+ For those in assisted living facilities: Richard Andrus, Irma Bullinger, LaVera Vogts, Lorene Crouse, Duane Moddelmog, and Betty Colburn. 

+ For our brothers and sisters who face persecution for faith in Christ. 

+ For missionaries Michael and Shanna Hageman as they serve in Tanzania. 

+ For those who battle addictions and/or are incarcerated, that they may know the peace and hope that only Jesus gives.

LIVESTREAM HELP - We are needing to train a third person on live streaming for Sunday Adult Bible Study and Worship service time. Please contact Brent for details. This would involve setting up the iPad, logging onto Facebook and our church website, copying and pasting some links, maybe adjusting some volumes during the worship service periodically. We would also show you how to set up the video camera and amplifier for use with the Fellowship Hall TV / Sound System.

PRIVATE CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION - Pastor Slater will be available in his office, for any individuals who would like to have private Confession and Absolution in preparation for receiving Holy Communion, from 9:00am to Noon, each Saturday prior to the Sundays in which the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated. This is of course voluntary and not required for receiving Communion. Just an opportunity to further prepare your heart and mind for anyone who might so desire. Any questions, please let Pastor know.  

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Study God's Word in 2026...The Word of the Lord Endures Forever is a daily, 15 minute, verse-by-verse Bible study produced by Lutheran Public Radio and hosted by LCMS Pastor Will Weedon. You can listen at https://thewordendures.org/ or your favortite podcast provider.  

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