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: 10:00 – 12:00 NOON Tuesday thru Friday
Church Phone: 359-2505
Pastor Lauers Phone: 507-304-2402
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
***Please welcome Pastor Paul Lauer, from Lake Crystal, MN for filling in as our vacancy pastor.
As our vacancy pastor, you may call upon him for pastoral care at any time or in any need by emailing palauer@nullgmail.com or by voice call or text message to 507-304-2402.
In case of emergency be sure to CALL as emails and text messages will not be received until the next day.
Immanuel Lutheran Church, Courtland, MN
Vacancy Pastor: Rev. Paul Lauer
Principal: Mr. Dan Erdman
Teachers: Mr. Mark Dicke, Mrs. Stacy Reinhart, Mrs. Sue Erdman, Mr. Ben Holten (a.m.), Mrs. Stacey Masrud (p.m.)
Pre-School Teachers: Mrs. Jillian Van Ness & Cindy Wiederhoeft (Fri.)
Bible School teachers: Cindy Schultz, Superintendent; Kathy Blank, Abby Havemeier
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 27, 2025 Second Sunday of Easter
Order of Worship: Pg. 213
Theme: “Still More To This Miracle”
Scripture Readings:
Acts 5:12-32 Apostles released from prison. Peter confesses.
Revelation 1:4-18 John witnesses the Glorified Lord Jesus.
John 20:19-31 Jesus’ first appearance to the 11.
Hymns: 464, 470 v. 1-4,9, Creed – Worship Team, Offering – Worship Team, Closing – Worship Team –“Graves into Gardens”
*****><*****><*****><*****><*****
Our Prayer Requests include:
- For grace to develop our relationship with Jesus Christ and be faithful witnesses.
2025 Easter Flowers
Irene Vogel in memory of my husband, Vernon Vogel.
Dave & Becky Wagner families in memory of Richard Wagner.
Joanne Bode and family in memory of Myron (Mike) Bode.
Paul & Sandy Gieseke in memory of Wayne & Opal Biehn, Terry Biehn, Jeannie Biehn.
Donna & Dale Voges in honor of Our Children and Grandchildren.
Immanuel-Lites in memory of our members who have gone to be with the Lord.
Krista Riggs in memory of Naomi Budahn, Ormund Bode, Nadine Bode, Anthony Bode.
Dale & Donna Voges in memory of Our Loved Ones in heaven.
Jerry & Gloria Fitzner in memory of All our loved ones that are gone to be with the Lord.
Mark, Vanessa & Emma Drill in memory of Alvin & Ila Kastli, parents of Vanessa.
Reuben & Judy Bode in honor of Students attending Immanuel Lutheran School.
Sharon Johnson and family in memory of Our loved ones who have gone before us.
John & Joleen Berbrich in honor of our Grandchildren.
Joyce Brendes & family in memory of Gerald Brandes.
Margo Bode & family in memory of Donald Bode.
Judy Brandes and family in memory of Donald Brandes.
Bruce & Bonnie Hulke in honor of everyone who has fought and served for our freedom.
Dan & Brenda Rosin family in memory of Harvey & Ardella Hulke.
Corey & Kelly Hulke
Dan & Brenda Rosin family in memory of Roger & Janet Rosin.
Gertrude Harmening in memory of Merlyn Harmening.
Janice Harmening & family in memory of Roman Harmening.
Paul & Sandy Gieseke in memory of Wilbur & Dorothy Gieseke.
John & Joleen Berbrich in honor of our great Grandchildren.
Randy & Sara Bode in honor of Travis & Laura Bode family.
Ken & Janice Drill in honor of our 60th anniversary.
Tim & Glenda Beeck in honor of family.
Tim & Glenda Beeck in memory of our loved ones who have gone before us.
ReJean Struss-Buck family in memory of Harold Struss, March 1975-March 2025,
50 years ago.
Bonnie Bode & family in memory of Glenn Bode.
Randy & Sara Bode in honor of Eric & Kaitlyn Braesch family.
James Stein family in memory of Arleen Stein.
Scott & Kendra Hoffman in memory of Roger & Janet Rosin, Bonnie Cords,
Paul Hoffman.
Riley Gieseke in memory of Grandpa Bode.
Lynn & Nancy Voges in honor of Our Grandchildren (Colt & Tatum Voges).
Lynn & Nancy Voges in memory of Lloyd & Naomi, and Michael.
Lynn & Nancy Voges in memory of Harold & Arline Voges.
The Gary Bode Family in memory of Chad Bode.
Gary Bode & family in memory of Karen Bode.
Gary Bode & family in memory of Louis & Evelyn Bode.
Gary Bode & family in memory of Karissa Bode.
Kelly and Melissa Bruns in memory of Virgil Bruns and Gary Stade.
Mrs. Kathy Blank in Loving Memory of Family and Friends.
Derek & Ashley Wahl in honor of our boys – Trenton & Trace.
Derek & Ashley Wahl in memory of our grandparents.
OUR SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK
SUN – 10:30 AM Sunday Morning Service
11:45 AM Quarterly Voters Meeting
WED — 9:45 AM Chapel
10:30 AM Adult Bible Study
6:00 PM Bible School
6:00 PM Confirmation
THURS — National Day of Prayer – Romans 15:13
SAT — 6:00* PM Saturday Evening Service with Communion
SUN — 10:30 AM Sunday Morning Service with Communion
11:00 AM Pork Chop Dinner sponsored by the Imm-Lites & Men’s Club
IN REVIEW “THAT WE MAY GROW”
- Worship attendance Easter Sunrise Service 04/20/25 — 94
- Loose plate offering – $174.11, Mission Offering – $50.00
- Worship attendance Easter Festival Service 04/20/25 — 99
- Loose plate offering – $242.50, Mission Offering – $215.00
Bi-Weekly budget needs – $22,673.08; Money from Gen. Envelopes – $20,267.00
SERVING THE LORD IN OUR SERVICES
- Elder: Jeff Griebel (507) 276-4409
- Head Usher: Travis Vogel Assist. Head Usher: Brad Fitzner
- Greeters: April 27 – Cindy Schultz
May 3 – (Sat.) Paul & Sandy Gieseke
May 4 – Judy & Vern Hegler
May 11 – Brenda Hermel family
- Service Leader: Madelaine Lloyd and the Worship Team
- AV Coordinator: Vicky Harmening
- AV Operators: April 27 – Glenda Beeck
May 3 – Mark Dicke
May 4 – Glenda Beeck
May 11 – Vicky Harmening
- Altar Volunteers for MAY: TBD
- Next committee to serve at funerals – #2
*****><*****
Announcements:
- Today, on the Lutheran Hour we listen to LH Speaker, Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler as he presents to us a message based from John 20:19 titled, “Through Locked Doors.” When Jesus shows up, it’s no longer “us vs. them,” because Jesus is for everyone, even if everyone is not yet for Jesus. Next week’s message is titled, “An Old Place, A New Beginning.” Listen to The Lutheran Hour at 6:05 am Sunday, on WCCO – Minneapolis 830 or listen on your computer: lhm.org
- TODAY we come together and join the Worship Team who will lead our service with songs. Lift your voices with the team and enjoy the service!
- After the service today is our quarterly voters meeting. Please stay and be informed about what is happening with our church and listen to the work that these committee members do to take care of our church.
- The Men’s Club and the Immanuel-Lites will be having their PORK CHOP DINNER NEXT Sun., May 4th from 11:00-1:00 pm. Because these two groups are small, we are in need of church members to help work at the dinner. There is a signup board in the entrance as you come in. Please sign up if you’re willing to help. Come for the fellowship and for the good food, too!
- NEXT week the Men’s Club and the Immanuel-Lites are having their Pork Chop Dinner Sun. May 4th from 11:00 till 1:00 pm. Menu will be: pork chop(s) or hot dog, German Potato Salad, Corn, Apple sauce, dinner roll, chips, ice cream & beverage.
Costs are: 2 chops — $18.00, 1 chop — $14.00, Hot dogs — $4.00.
- 6. Keep up on PTL happenings by reading our Newsletter that is now posted on the bulletin board in the front of Church. The Newsletter is new this year and comes out after our PTL meetings. It is a great way to learn about things that PTL has going on. Thank you for your continued support of our School.
- Calling all ILS Basketball Alumni:
We need you for our Second Annual Basketball Camp. Please come and help the current ILS students enhance their skills. Camp is July 28-31, 2025 from 9-11:30.
Contact Jenny Brooks if you’re available to volunteer your time and talent. 507-227-5392
<><><><><><><><><><>
NOTE: In 1952 on April 17 a bill initiated by Mr. Conrad Hilton of Hilton Hotels and Senator Frank Carlson of Kansas was passed (Public Law 82-324, Sec. 119) that:
The President shall set aside and proclaim a suitable day each year, other than a Sunday, as a National Day of Prayer, on which the people of the United States may turn to God in prayer and meditation at churches, in groups, and as individuals.
This Thursday, May 1st is National Day of Prayer. The theme this year is,
“POUR OUT TO THE GOD OF HOPE AND BE FILLED.”
The National Prayer is in today’s insert.
2025 National Prayer
God of hope, fill us with all joy and peace in believing , so that we will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
You have caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead; therefore, we hope in what we do not see.
This world is not our home or reality,
but the Lord is our Rock,
Our Truth, our certainty.
God of hope, we pour out our praise and are filled with Your powerful presence.
We pour out repentance of sin and are filled with forgiveness and righteousness.
We pour out pain from the attacks of the enemy—anxiousness, fear, anger—and You fill us with courage, assurance, and love.
We pour out our needs, the desires of our hearts, and are filled with Your Kingdom provision and purpose.
We pour out our hearts for our nation, for the people and places, relationships and responsibilities the Lord has established: the Church, Family, Education, Business, Military, Arts, Entertainment, Media, and Government. May all who live, serve, and steward in these be filled with Your purpose, wisdom, strength, and truth.
Let Your loving kindness, O LORD, be upon us, as we have hoped in You.
In abounding hope, anchored by our hope in the name of Jesus, we pray. Amen!
Written by NDP Task force President, Kathy Branzell
<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>
IMM LUTH. SCHOOL NEWS
Rummage and Bake Sale
Heads up!! Again this year we will be having a
Rummage and Bake Sale at our school to
raise money for the school on May 30th and May 31st. Please consider cleaning out your house of gently used items that are no longer needed.
Dates and Times to drop off rummage items:
*Thursday May 22nd 1-6 pm, Friday May 23 9-11 am
*Saturday May 24th 9-11 am,
Sunday May 25 11:30-1:00 pm
*Tuesday May 26th 8-10am and 2-6 pm
*Wednesday May 27th 8-10 am and 2-6 pm
Last day to drop off items.
Sale: Friday May 30th 8 am until 6 pm
Saturday May 31st 8 until Noon
Not accepting Mattresses, TV’s or electronics.
Also if you have portable 6 ft. tables, may we borrow them? Make sure your name is on them. Thank you.
Carol Abbas 507-441-5825
<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>
- Immanuel School is participating in Hy-Vee Fundraisers to raise money for the school. Please keep your Mankato grocery receipts and barcodes clipped from any Hy-Vee brand product from any store. There is a collection box on the counter across from the mailboxes and a poster on the bulletin board with more information. The school will receive cash for every receipt and barcode turned in. Thank you for your support!
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 are 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 .
Thank you for supporting our Church and School through SCRIP!!