Immanuel Lutheran Church
The Fifth Sunday of Easter
May 3, 2026, 10:30 am, bulletin
9:30am Adult Bible Class
We are studying the Augsburg Confession
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, May 3rd, Bulletin News & Notes
News & Notes
SUNDAY SCHOOL During the Sunday School hour (9:30-10:15 am) the adult class is studying the Augsburg Confession. The children and youth classes meet during the same time through Sunday, May 17th.
BOARD of MISSIONS COLLECTION For the month of May we are collecting household and personal items for Passageways of Wichita. Passageways is a non-profit organization founded by Lutherans which seeks to provide shelter, food, hope, and a new mission for veterans who have been homeless. A list of needed household and personal items that are needed can be found on the bulletin board above the donation box located by the church office. Thanks for any help you are able to give!
MISSIONARY PARTNERSHIP Our Together-In-Mission partners – Rev. Michael and Shanna Hageman – are now in Tanzania. If you’d like to give to supporting the Hageman’s and the Lord’s mission to Tanzania, “Together-In-Mission” offering envelopes can be found on the shelf in the narthex that you can use in giving your support through the Sunday morning offering. Make checks payable to “Immanuel Lutheran Church” and the church will then forward these offerings to the Office of International Mission each quarter.
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY continues this Wednesday at 6:30 pm. The book being used is “Strong and Courageous: Studying God’s Promises in Joshua” by Donna Snow. You can purchase the book on Amazon or through CPH.org. All ladies of the congregation are invited.
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY continues this coming Saturday, May 9th from 7:45-8:45 am at The Hub in Moundridge. All men of the congregation are invited and feel free to bring a friend as we begin the series, “Home Run King”.
ELECTRONIC GIVING Supporting the ministry of Immanuel is easier than ever. You can set up automatic, secure ACH offerings directly from your checking or savings account. This option offers you convenience and helps provide our congregation with steady, consistent support. If you would like to set up electronic giving, you can go on-line to immanuellutherancanton.com or contact Brent Nutter for help. Thank you for your generosity!
MAY CALENDAR and NOTES can be found on the stand in the narthex.
ASCENSION DAY SERVICE We will be holding a Divine Service on Thursday, May 14th at 7:00 pm in celebration of the Ascension of Our Lord.
HELP NEEDED The Canton-Galva Ministerial Alliance hosts a Senior Breakfast each year for those graduating from Canton-Galva High School. Our congregation is being asked to help with the breakfast. We are in need of two breakfast casseroles (must be taken warm) and a coffee cake. We are also being asked to provide one or two people to help serve. The breakfast is Saturday, May 16th at 9:00 am but the food and helpers need to be there at 8:00 am. Please contact Sandy Schmidt if you are able to help.
THE MOWING LIST is posted on the bulletin board by the church office. There are separate lines for each week for mowing either the church yard or the cemetery. Any and all help is greatly appreciated.
GRADUATION INVITATION “We would like to extend an invitation to our church family to celebrate Paige Vogts’ high school graduation at her reception on Saturday, May 16th from 4-6:00 pm at our home (backyard) at 2638 Dakota Road. Graduation ceremony at Moundridge High School at 2pm on the same day if you would like to attend.” ~ Milton & Julie Vogts
GRADUATES NEXT SUNDAY Next Sunday, May 10th, we will be recognizing the seven high school seniors that we have who will be graduating from our local high schools the next weekend (16th and 17th). The Board of Education will be presenting a devotional book to each of the soon-to-be graduates and Pastor Slater will offer a few brief words and a prayer for them.
STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT “You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light” (1 Peter 2:9). God has called us to be His own. He has chosen us out of love, mercy, and sheer, divine joy. The apostle Peter says that God chose us that we might share in His glory and “proclaim the excellencies of Him” who has made us His own. And truly, this is our delight! His joy brings joy to our hearts.
Prayer Requests
+ For Ashley Jowers, Krista Clites (sister of Jamie Kohl), Lilli Slater (step-mother of Pastor Slater), Marilyn Vogts, Marsha Wilkening, Donna Hamm, Karri Strack and Adam Soeken who face health issues.
+ For those homebound and in assisted living facilities: Richard Andrus, Irma Bullinger, LaVera Vogts, Lorene Crouse, Duane Moddelmog, Betty Colburn and Vernon Nutter.
+ 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 can give.
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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