Church Bulletin
- Welcome to worship! May we all be fed by God’s Word and sacrament as we gather in this faith community. If you are unable to attend, our services are live-streamed or available later at our on-line sites listed below.
Contact Information
Pastor’s Office Hours: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Tues. – Friday
Church Phone: 359-2505
Facebook: ImmanuelCourtland
Church Office E-Mail address: church@nullimmanuelcourtland.com
School & Church web site: www.immanuelcourtland.com
To Live-Stream the service: go.immanuelcourtland.com\YouTubelive
Immanuel Lutheran Church, Courtland, MN
Pastor: Rev. Wayne Bernau
Principal: Mr. Dan Erdman
Teachers: Mr. Mark Dicke, Mrs. Stacy Reinhart, Mrs. Sue Erdman, Mr. Riley Pfiffner
Pre-School Teachers: Mrs. Madelaine Lloyd (Mon. & Wed.), Mrs. Jillian Van Ness (Tues. & Thurs.), Cindy Wiederhoeft (Fri.)
Bible School teachers: Cindy Schultz, Kathy Blank, Abby Havemeier, Abby Voges
Mission Statement:
“We teach God’s true Word, grow in Christ-centered faith, and serve, sharing God’s love.”
The Lord’s Supper
is a special celebration of the Gospel of God’s love, forgiveness, and salvation. This sacred meal is for those who repent of their sins, believe in Jesus as their Savior, and who hunger and thirst for God’s righteousness. Communion is also a holy union of God with His people and His people with each other. VISITORS who are members of LC-MS congregations are welcome to commune with us. Other visitors please check with Pastor before communing with us, or consult with blue folder in the pew Bibles for more info. ****Communion is celebrated the first and third Sundays of each month. During the summer we also celebrate on the corresponding Saturday evenings of these first and third Sundays at 6:30 PM.
April 20 & 21, 2024 4th Sunday of Easter
Order of Worship: LSB p. 203f with communion
Scripture Readings: Acts 4:1-12 I John 3:16-24 John 10:11-18
Sermon Topic: “Shepherding the Sheep” John 10:11-18
Hymns: 740, 709, 710, 864, 475
Weekly Bible Verse: “I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” John 10:11
Our Daily Prayer: Good Shepherd, lead me, feed me, and hold me close to your loving heart. Amen.
Our Prayer Requests include:
- For sheep that have strayed from their Shepherd.
- For those dealing with cancer and those having surgery.
- For those who do not personally know Jesus as Savior and Lord.
- For grace to develop our relationship with Jesus Christ and be faithful witnesses.
- For the nation of Israel and peace in our world.
Welcome to Worship, where the Lord feeds us with His Word and shelters us in His love. Visitors please sign our guest register and come again soon. Children, please help your selves to a Bible Busy Bag in the nursery, and a Children’s Weekly Busy Bulletin, next to the adult bulletins.
OUR SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK
SAT — 6:30 PM Saturday Evening Service w/communion
SUN– 9:30 AM Sunday Morning Service w/communion
11:00 AM Men’s Club & Immanuel-Lites Pork Chop Dinner
MON — 8:45 AM Confirmation
TUES — 8:45 AM Confirmation
6:30 PM Immanuel-Lites
WED — 8:45 AM Chapel
6:00 PM Bible School
6:00 PM Confirmation
THURS — 8:45 AM Confirmation
SUN — 9:30 AM Sunday Morning Service
10:45 AM Quarterly Voters Meeting
REVIEW “THAT WE MAY GROW”
- Worship attendance Sunday Morning Service 04/14/24 — 77
- Loose plate offering – $123.75, Mission Offering – $185.00
- Bi-weekly budget needs – $21,326.92; Money from General Envelopes – $13,610.00
SERVING THE LORD IN OUR SERVICES
- Elder: Jeff Griebel – (507) 276-4409
- Head Ushers: Travis Vogel Assistant Head Usher: Ethan Goff
- Greeters: April 20 – (Sat.) Ron & Jean Thill
April 21 – Marcia Kral family
April 28 – Jenna & James Silva family
- Organist/Pianist: Sandy Gieseke – Sat. Carlottte Ohm – Sun.
- AV Coordinator: Vicky Harmening
- AV Operators: April 20 – Mark Dicke
April 21 – Kathy Green
April 28 – Vicky Harmening
- Altar Volunteers for April: TBD
- Next committee to serve at funerals – #4
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**Anyone willing to bring snacks with beverages and serve for a weekend, or just sponsor a ‘Self-Serve’ Fellowship Hour (Prepare beverages for: conversation, chit-chat, and mingling with others — No free will offering) after a Sunday service, there is a sign-up sheet on the kitchen counter. Please sign your name.
3 FOLD SALE June 7th and 8th Rummage, Bake and Plants Please sort out your unwanted items and dig your perennial plants. At a future date we will let you know when you can drop off your items at school. No mattresses or electronics equipment will be accepted. Plant pots needed Any unwanted used plant pots, please bring them to the church and place them in the container located outside of the church at the corner closest to the cemetery and parsonage. Bring or Take What You Need Any questions text or call Carol Abbas 507-441-5825
Announcements:
- Today, on the Lutheran Hour we listen to Speaker, Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler as he presents to us a message based from Acts 3:6 titled, “More Than He Bargained For.” Whatever we ask of Jesus is probably too small, because Jesus provides more than what we expect. Next week’s message is titled, “We Can’t Stop Talking.” Listen to The Lutheran Hour at 6:05 am Sunday, on WCCO – Minneapolis 830 or listen on your computer: lhm.org
- We thank the ILS children for beginning our service with song, and the ringing of the bells during the service. Our service is better with your presence and strong voice as we sing this morning.
- TODAY is the PORK CHOP DINNER
sponsored by the Men’s Club and the Immanuel-Lites. Serving is 11:00-1:00 pm.
Menu includes: Bone-in pork chop(s) or hot dog, German Potato Salad, Corn,
Potato Chips, Apple sauce, dinner roll, ice cream & beverage.
Costs are: 2 chops — $15.00, 1 chop — $12.00, Hot dogs — $3.00.
- A sign-up sheet for Altar Duty is located in the entryway. Our spring and summer months (April, June, July, August) are open. Please sign up now for the month that works for you. Your willingness to offer help is always appreciated. Your service is special to the Lord and to us.
- A LARGE PRINT Portals of Prayer booklet is available to anyone who would like one. Please let Pastor or the church secretary know if you or anyone you know could use it.
- Immanuel Bible School is sponsoring a FOOD DRIVE beginning
NEXT SUNDAY, April 28th till Sunday, May 5th. Boxes are under the coat rack.
Items will be brought to the NU Food Shelf. ALL DONATIONS ARE APPRECIATED!!
Items collected are cereals, canned food, canned fruit, Jell-O,
vegetables, (No Green Beans), Pudding, Mac & Cheese, Box Meals, Soups, Tuna Helper, Noodles, Peanut Butter.
This is a Thrivent Matching event. Thank you!
- Mrs. Erdman is looking for some field rock for an art project.
- Please contact Mrs. Lloyd if you have a cricut machine (to make letters), available to borrow for our spring musical at school!
- Are you getting The Lutheran Witness? If you aren’t getting it, April is the month to add your name to the list of members who already subscribe to it. There is a sign-up sheet in the entryway. Those already receiving The Lutheran Witness will continue to receive it, unless you notify Pastor or the church secretary that you wish to discontinue receiving it. Deadline: April 28th.
- Fish Lake Immanuel Lutheran Church in Prior Lake, MN is hosting a 5K Festival and all proceeds from the 5K registration and silent auction go to Camp Omega!
WHEN: Sunday, May 5 12:00pm-3:00pm
WHERE: Spring Lake Township Hall, 20381 Fairlawn Avenue, Prior Lake, MN
Besides the 5K, there will be activities for the kids, food (of course!), and a silent auction. All registration fees will be collected at the race check-in; cash or check accepted. Register today; Support Camp Omega! Fish Lake 5K Facebook page
- A recent email to the church read:
I am looking to give away a Yamaha baby grand piano to a passionate instrument lover, so please let me know if you will take it or have someone who will care for it.
Please see the church secretary if interested.
- The APRIL 2024 issue of SAGACITY is on the board in the entryway. Please take it and bring it back after reading it to pass along. Or go online and read it.
- Attention all young students AGES 5 THROUGH THE 6TH GRADE: This year, our 2024 Vacation Bible School will be held July 15-19th. More information will be coming at a later date. Let’s ‘Dive into a Friendship with God!’”
- Kinship Radio will be partnering this year with the Mankato Moondogs to host Faith Nights at the ballpark in Mankato.
Come out to faith Night for an enlightening experience with the Mankato Moondogs! More info on the bulletin board in the entryway.
UP-COMING Dates:
**TOMORROW EVENING, April 22, 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm
The 7th & 8th graders are working at Pizza Ranch in Mankato to raise funds for their class trip to Wisconsin Dells. We get 10% of all customer purchases and 100% of all tips. Hope you can make it!!
** NEXT SUNDAY, April 28 1:00 -4:00 pm Vogel Arena
A SURPRISE Celebration of Ministry for Jeanne Holten! We thank God for the ministry of Jeanne Holten. She has served her Lord faithfully with joy for many years in several locations. Short program at 2:00 pm. Come and join us with hearts of gratefulness.
Please share this invite with friends and co-workers.
** MOTHER’S DAY – MAY 12TH at 6:30pm
Piano Recital by Micah Holten, at Immanuel Luth. Church-Gaylord, MN. A Night with the Classics and Romantics,
Music includes: Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, and Debussy.
Free-will offering to benefit Heather Zellman for Deaconess Internship Tuition.
Scrip is simply a word that means “substitute money”; in other words, Scrip cards are gift cards from national and local retailers. They are the same gift cards that you buy at the store. Many popular retailers participate in our Scrip program, including Kwik Trip, BP Gas, Subway, Wal-Mart, Target, Cub Foods, Hy Vee Foods, and many, many others (over 600!).
You’re probably asking yourself how these stores help us raise money. It’s simple: Scrip participating retailers agree to sell gift cards to our organization at a discount. Member families like yours buy the cards for full face value, redeem them for full face value, and our school keeps the difference as revenue.
The beauty of Scrip is that you put your regular household shopping dollars to work. You earn money for our school without spending a single additional penny. Just spend your regular shopping dollars with Scrip at the stores that participate in the Scrip program!
Do you purchase groceries or fuel for your vehicle? Need a birthday, anniversary, or thank you gift? SCRIP cards are a quick and easy way to purchase everyday items while earning fundraising dollars for our church and school.
Scrip is exciting because everybody wins: the retailer gets cash up front and repeat business, you get a powerful fundraising alternative that involves no selling, our school gets a regular source of revenue.
Contact Becky Wills at 952-334-3593 for details and instructions on how to order. Orders will be placed twice a month on the 1st and 3rd weekends. Order forms can be placed in the SCRIP box located in the greeting card cabinet or given to Becky.
Thank you for supporting our Church and School through SCRIP!!