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 INFO — Office Hours:   

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

Vacancy Pastor:  Pastor Bob Lund

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. Amy Kramin

Bible School teachers:   Cindy Schultz, Superintendent;  Ariana Dreyer, Brenda Hermel

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 6:00 PM.

February 15th, 2026 The Transfiguration of Our Lord

  • Order of Worship:      Page 203 — Divine Service Four with communion

     

    Theme:      “A Night to Remember”        

     

    Scripture Readings:  

                Exodus 24:8-18      II Peter 1:16-21      Matthew 17:1-9          

                        

    Hymns:           Opening – 915,      Sermon – 563,        Offering – worship team,                                                                                                            Distribution – worship team,       Closing – worship team

     

                                                  *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*

     

    Our Prayer Requests include:

    • For Carol Folsom who is dealing with health issues at home.
    • For the Erdman family at the loss of Sue’s brother, Sammy.
    • For good stewardship of our earthly resources.
    • For grace to develop our relationship with Jesus Christ and share Him with others.

2026 IMMANUEL CHURCH OFFICERS

Chairman                   Paul Gieseke (‘21) (‘24)

                                                           

Vice-Chairman           Mark Fitzner (‘23)(’26)

 

Secretary                    Angie Abbas (‘21) (‘24)

 

Treasurer                    Mark Green (‘24)

 

Mission Treasurer      Steve Hulke (‘21) (’24)

 

Board of Elders:         Kelly Bruns (‘24)

                                    Tim Harmening  (’22) (25)

                                    Roger Kontak (‘26)

 

Board of Ed:               Terry Bruns  (’25)

                                    Jane Eilders (’24)

                                    Katie Stein  (‘26)

 

Finance Committee:  Vanessa Drill (‘25)

                                    James Bernau (’21) (‘24)

                                    Linda Voges  (’26)

 

Board of Trustees:     Darin Drill – church (’24)

                                    Tim Beeck – church (’25)

                                    Brent Woller – school  (‘22) (’25)

                                    Scott Stein – school (’24)

 

Cemetery Committee:           Dave Wagner (‘23)(’26)

                                                Melva Griebel (’23) (’25)

                                                Dan Fischer  (’25)

 

Christian Outreach Committee:       Jerry Fitzner   (‘23)(’26)

                                                Cindy Schultz (‘21) (‘24)

                                                Glenda Beeck (’21) (‘24) ’25)

 

Head Ushers:     Travis Vogel (‘17)(’18)(’19)(’20)(‘21)

                                                            (’22)(‘23)(‘24)(’25)(’26)

                           Blake Voges (‘26)

OUR SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK

SUN —              9:30          AM        Sunday Morning Service w/communion

WED  —            8:45          AM        Chapel

                        5:30          PM         Bible School

                         6:30          PM        Ash Wednesday Service w/Ashes & Communion

FRI —                                             ILS Basketball Tournament (Fri. & Sat.)

SAT —                                             NO SERVICE

SUN  —             9:30          AM        Sunday Morning Service

 

                                        IN REVIEW “THAT WE MAY GROW”

  1. Worship attendance Sunday Morning Service 02/08/26 – 81
  2. Loose plate offering – $176.51, Mission Offering – $160.00

SERVING THE LORD IN OUR SERVICES

  1. Elder: Tim Harmening  507-359-1198
  2. Head Usher:   Travis Vogel             Assist. Head Usher:   Blake Voges
  3. Greeters:     February  15 – Derek Wills family

                            February  18 – (Ash Wednesday) Jeff & Becky Wills family

                            February  22 – Marsha Wills and Mindy Wills

  1. Service Leader: Madelaine Lloyd    
  2. AV Coordinator:  Vicky Harmening
  3. AV Operators: February  15 – Glenda Beeck

         February 18 – Vicky Harmening

         February 22 – Kathy Green

  1. Altar Volunteers February:  Lisa Fischer and Judy -R- Bode
  2. Next committee to serve at funerals – #1  

                    

Announcements:

  1. Today, on the Lutheran Hour we listen to Guest Speaker, Rev. Dr. Michael Schutz as he brings to us a message based on Matthew 17:1-9  titled, “Up and Down the Mountain.”   Many voices compete for our attention, but above all, listen to the voice of Jesus and hear what He’s done for you.   Next week’s message is titled, “As Through Fire.”    Listen to The Lutheran Hour at 6:05 am Sunday, on WCCO – Minneapolis 830   or    listen on your computer:    lhm.org.

 

  1. Thank you to the worship team for leading us in song for our service today. This Wednesday which is Ash Wednesday, the IL school kids will lead our service with songs.

 

3. TODAY the ILS PTL will be serving bars after the service with proceeds going to the Gym Floor Fund. Plan to attend and enjoy a bite to eat and good fellowship!

       Anyone willing to bring snacks with beverages and serve after the service or just sponsor a ‘Self-Serve’ Fellowship Hour (Prepare beverages for:  visiting and conversation  with others — No free will offering taken), there is a sign-up sheet on the kitchen counter.  Please sign your name.

 

  1. The school kids will again be sponsoring Lenten suppers each week before the Lenten services. They are having hot dogs and baked beans and chips, along with veggies & dip, and serving homemade chicken noodle soup. For dessert they will have ice cream with fixings.

 

  1. There will be a short Immanuel-Lites and men’s club meeting after the Ash Wednesday service THIS Wednesday,  February 18th to discuss the pork chop dinner.  The Immanuel-Lites will also talk about the Easter Breakfast and Lutheran Schools Week which is March 16-22.

 

  1. ILS students will be selling delicious butter braids for the next few weeks. There is a form to buy butter braids on the kitchen counter. Please include a check written to ILS in the envelope at the time of purchase. Any questions please contact Sue Erdman.
  2. The 2026 Altar Committee sign-up sheet is in the entryway of church. Ladies, your willingness to help is always appreciated. Your service is special to the Lord and to us.

 

  1. FYI: At present we are looking at replacing the flooring in the parsonage.  We currently have a bid of $11,000 to cover flooring and installation. We are still short  $7,500.  If you can help, please donate by contributing to the parsonage fund.  We thank you for your support.
  2. Our call committee is waiting for a new list of candidates for someone to shepherd our congregation.  We will let you know when the next meeting will be in the coming weeks.
              1.  

Giving Intention for Immanuel Lutheran, 2025-2026

Please check the boxes below that you intend, by God’s grace, to fulfill.

Moved by the spirit of God and encouraged by the promises in His holy Word, I plan to contribute to the Gospel ministry at Immanuel in the following way(s) in the next year:

_____  I will be faithful in praying regularly for our church, its                     leaders, our school, and the mission the Lord has given us.

_____  I intend to be faithful by joining my fellow Christians in        worshipping at Immanuel ___ times each month.

_____  I hope to regularly read and study God’s Word to grow in my          faith and to encourage others.

_____  With God’s supply, I intend to give $ _____ per month to    Immanuel for its ministries,   OR

_____  As the Lord enables me, I plan to give  ____% of my income            to Immanuel for its ministries.

_____  I will use God’s grace in my life to build God’s kingdom by:

              _______________________________________________.

Signed: ___________________________    Date: _________

NOTE:  This giving intention is a sealed faith giving intention, to be seen only by you and the Lord.  Please fill it out, seal it in an envelope, and bring it to the front of church with your regular offering on November 23, 2025.  No one will be contacting you to ask why you may not have fulfilled your intention(s), so please be Gospel-motivated.  This form is designed to help us grow in our faith and in showing forth that faith in our Lord Jesus.

May God’s rich grace enable us to be generous, joyful givers, to His greater glory!                       THANK YOU.