The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
August 16, 2026, 10:30 am, bulletin
9:30am Adult Bible Class
The adult class is wrapping up a study of the Augsburg Confession. Beginning September 13th we will begin a look at the book of Revelation. The children and youth classes will also begin meeting again on September 13th.
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 - Recess until September 13th
Bulletin Cover:
10:30 am Worship Service cover
Sunday, August 16th, Bulletin News & Notes
SUNDAY SCHOOL (9:30-10:15 am). The adult class is wrapping up a study of the Augsburg Confession. Beginning September 13th we will begin a look at the book of Revelation. The children and youth classes will also begin meeting again on September 13th.
MISSIONARY PARTNERSHIP. 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.
BOARD of MISSIONS COLLECTION. For August we are collecting non-perishable food items for a local food bank! Please place your donations in the bin located by the church office. Thanks!
HAGEMAN MISSIONARY UPDATE. Here’s a quick update from their latest newsletter: “We are happy to finally be writing you from our home in Shinyanga, Tanzania after three months of Swahili training in Iringa. Our church partners here with the South East of Lake Victoria Diocese found us a lovely rental home right by the seminary. We do not currently have a car, so the proximity to work and social life is a great blessing. We also have room for our daughters to visit along with anyone else who would like to come and see how the Lord is working in this part of the world. Speaking of our daughters, our youngest, Kiera, was engaged to her boyfriend Aden Sheldon on the 4th of July. They plan to be married next summer after her graduation from the University of Kansas … Kiera will be visiting us during the first week of August and we also appreciate your prayers for her safe travel. The seminary here in Shinyanga is going on summer break at the end of this week. Many seminarians are headed home to see their families We pray travel mercies for all of them as well. We look forward to the fall semester’s beginning in late September.” ~ Rev. Michael and Shanna Hageman
SAINTS ALIVE AFTER 55 is an annual conference hosted by the Kansas District of the LCMS. This year it is being held at Christ the King Lutheran Church of Salina on September 20th-21st. The theme is “Fruit Bearing Christians” and will feature speakers Rev. David Beauchamp from Church Ambassador Network of Kansas, and Brittany Jones, President of Kansas Family Voice. The Bible Study leader is Rev. CJ Luttinen, pastor at Risen Savior Lutheran Church in Wichita. Registration details can be found at kslcms.org/caring-ministry/older-adult-ministry/.
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY. The next study will begin September 9th and is on the book of Psalms using the book “Everlasting” by Christina Hergenrader. Please contact either Julie Vogts or Caley Moddelmog with any questions.
STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT. “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table” (Matthew 15:27). These are the words of faith, for faith means receiving what God gives. And God has given us so much more than just the crumbs that fall from the table — He has given us life, salvation, body and soul, eyes and ears, possessions and income. That’s where our stewardship starts: with faith in the God who is the greatest Giver.
LIFE QUOTE. “The message concerning the work and person of Christ is meant to bring joy to the sorrowing and light to those in the darkness. The light of God’s mercy shines into the darkest of situations; the Holy Spirit guides people to confess their sins and brings forgiveness to those who have participated in abortions, pointed people to end their own lives, or suggested that someone be harmed in some other way.” Rev. Dennis Norby, Grace Free Lutheran Church, Valley City, ND. A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life.
Save the Date
Saturday, Sept. 26th (morning) – Work Day at the Church
Sunday, Sept. 27th (4:30 pm) – Chili Cook-Off and movie
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 homebound and 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 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.
LUTHERAN TALK AND MUSIC MOBILE APP…You can listen to Lutheran talk and music 24/7, anytime, anywhere with the free Lutheran Public Radio app. You can download for your cell phone at the App Store, Google Play, Amazon Appstore or at issuesetc.org.
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.
Want something else new to listen to? Check out our sister sites:
https://lutheranpublicradio.org/
https://www.kfuo.org
https://issuesetc.org
Kansas District website https://kslcms.org/
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