Immanuel Lutheran Church
The Second Sunday of Easter
April 12, 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
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.
BOARD of MISSIONS COLLECTION For the month of April we are collecting non-perishable food items for the Moundridge Food Bank. Donated items can be placed in the cart located by the church office. Thanks!
MISSIONARY PARTNERSHIP Our Together-In-Mission partners – Rev. Michael and Shanna Hageman – are now in Tanzania where Rev. Hageman begins serving as a theological educator for local Lutheran pastors and Shanna is teaching English as a second language. If you’d like to give toward 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 forward these offerings to the Office of International Mission once a quarter.
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY continues this Wednesday at 6:30 pm. The book being used this go-around 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 and feel free to bring a snack to share as there is also a time of fellowship following the study.
SERMON Printed copies of today’s sermon can be found after the Service on the stand in the narthex. Take one for your own use or to give to someone else!
THE APRIL CALENDAR and NOTES can be found on the stand in the narthex.
LWML MEETING The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League meets this Tuesday evening at 7:00 pm. All ladies of the congregation are invited to attend. Diane has the Opening and Wanda will lead the Bible study.
VOTERS’ MEETING Our next regular Voters’ Assembly Meeting will be Sunday, April 26th. After the morning’s Service we will gather for a potluck meal and then begin the meeting around 12:15 pm.
COUNCIL MEETING In preparation for the Voters’ Meeting on April 26th, the Church Council will meet on Thursday, April 23rd at 7:00 pm.
THE MOWING LIST is now 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.
PRIVATE CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION Pastor Slater will be available in his office this coming Saturday from 10:00 am to noon for anyone desiring private Confession and Absolution.
STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT “He has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you” (1 Peter 1:3-4). We have an inheritance waiting for us, a treasure gathered where moth and rust do not destroy. That should change our perspective on the treasures of this earth. They are fleeting. They come and go. But we can use the treasures of this earth for the work of the kingdom that will not fade away.
LIFE QUOTE. Jesus sent out His apostles with His Spirit to be His witnesses, bringing peace to the world through the forgiveness of sins (John 20:21; Acts 5:32). Through their witness and the witness of the believers who followed, we too have been brought to faith and are therefore blessed even though we have not seen Jesus with our eyes (1Peter 1:8; John 20:29). When we “praise the Lord” (Psalm 148:1) with our Gospel-motivated voices, our neighbors are also brought to see Jesus through us, that they too may believe and “have life in His name” (John 20:31). A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life.
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, Stuart Moddelmog 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.
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.
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https://issuesetc.org
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Good News, Immanuel Lutheran is now signed up with Dillon Food Stores as a charitable organization, by which as a Dillons Plus card holder, you can now log into your account and designate us as your choice to receive Community Rewards. Any transactions moving forward using the Shopper’s Card number associated with your digital account will be applied to the program, at no added cost to you. Dillons donates annually to participating organizations based on your percentage of spending as it relates to the total spending associated with all participating Dillons Community Rewards organizations. Click below for the Community Rewards page.
