Immanuel Lutheran Church
The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 15, 2024
10:30am Worship Service , Bulletin
Adult Bible Study, September 15, 2024
A look at the Book of Acts
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:
THE RITE OF CONFIRMATION - will be held this Sunday for two individuals: Jamison Kohl and Rudy Dimaplas. Jamison recently joined Immanuel along with his family and has been meeting with Pastor Slater for instruction in the faith. Rudy is currently a resident at the Kansas Correctional Institution in Hutchinson and has also been meeting with Pastor Slater for instruction. We thank God for both of these individuals and for the faith in their Savior that the Lord has given them.
BIBLE STUDY - During the Sunday School hour (9:30-10:15 am) we are taking a look at various topics related to Scripture and our life in Christ. We’ll be studying a new topic each week so if you have something you’d like to look at, please let Pastor Slater know and we’ll get it on the schedule.
- We are currently looking at the book of Acts.
WOMEN’S MONDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY - continues this Monday at 6:30 pm. We are reading “Promised Rest” by Michelle Diercks. You can order your book off Amazon or CPH. We’d love to have some new faces show up and join us! Please bring a snack to share. Any questions please contact Julie Vogts or Caley Moddelmog.
WEEKLY MATINS SERVICES - will not be held this fall, beginning this week. We will look into starting these Services again in conjunction with Advent in December.
THE ADULT INSTRUCTION CLASS - will be meeting this week on Wednesday evening from 7:00-8:15 pm. Anyone is invited to join. It’s never too late!
THEOLOGY ON TAP - will be held next Sunday evening from 6:00-7:15 pm at Three Rings Brewery in McPherson. Pastor Slater will be leading this month’s discussion as we take a look at the Third Commandment using Luther’s Large Catechism.
THE SEPTEMBER CALENDAR AND NOTES - can be found on the stand in the narthex.
BOARD of MISSIONS COLLECTION - For the month of September 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!
MY DEVOTIONS - for September through November can be found in the narthex. These devotionals are great for our grade school and middle school youth in helping them grow in their faith in their Lord and connecting Jesus to their daily lives.
PORTALS OF PRAYER - for July through September can be found on the shelf in the narthex. Large print copies are available.
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Prayer Requests
+ For Judy Thomas, Jeff Biehler, Fred Renken, Richard Andrus, Evi Otte and Ladonna Westbrook who face health issues.
+ For those who battle addictions and/or are incarcerated, that they may know the peace and hope that only Jesus can give.
+ Our civic leaders and law enforcement and military personnel.
+ Peace in the Ukraine and the Middle East.
MOWING SHEET - It’s that time when we have start mowing the church lawn again. If you are able to help mow the church lawn and/or the cemetery, please sign up on the sheet posted by the church office. The dates listed are Saturdays but you can mow a day or two earlier if that works best for you.
Study God's Word in 2023...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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