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:   Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs. – 10:00 till Noon

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. Amy Kramin

Bible School teachers:   Cindy Schultz, Superintendent;  Kathy Blank, 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.

October 12, 2025 18th Sunday after Pentecost

  • Order of Worship:      Page 151 —  Divine Service One

     

    Theme:      “Faith Clings”

            

    Scripture Readings:   

    Ruth 1:1-19a                     Ruth pledges to follow Naomi.

    2 Timothy 2:1-13             If we are faithless, Jesus remains faithful.

    Luke 17:11-19                  One leper of the ten returned to give him thanks.      

     

    Hymns:       Opening – 694,     Hymn of Praise – 947     Sermon  – 662,      Offering – 686,    

                                Closing – 703

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    Our Prayer Requests include:

          +  For God’s Holy Spirit to work freely among us to share the Gospel.

          +  For voters coming together as we choose whom to make a call to at our voter’s                                                     meeting.

OUR SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK

SUN —             10:30          AM       Sunday Morn Service

                         11:30          AM       Special Voter’s Meeting for a new pastor

TUES  —            5:30          PM        Bd of Ed

WED  —             8:45          AM       Chapel at church

                       10:30          AM       Adult Bible Study

                           4:00           PM       Worship Planning

                           6:00           PM       Bible School

SAT  —               6:00          PM        Saturday Evening Service with communion

SUN  —            10:30          AM       Sunday Morning Service with communion

IN REVIEW “THAT WE MAY GROW”

  1. Worship attendance Saturday Evening Service   10/04/25 — 31
  2. Loose plate offering – $37.00, Mission Offering – $.00
  3. Worship attendance Sunday Morning Service   10/05/25 — 55
  4. Loose plate offering – $89.50, Mission Offering – $60.00

 

SERVING THE LORD IN OUR SERVICES

  1. Elder: Jeff Griebel     507-276-4409
  2. Head Usher: Travis Vogel           Assist. Head Usher:  Brad Fitzner
  3. Greeters:   October  12 – Doug Stein and family

                          October  18 – Jacob & Stephanie Stein, James Stein                                                                         October  19 – Danny & Kelly Stein, Lisa Stein  

  1. Service Leader: Lisa Fischer  
  2. AV Coordinator: Vicky Harmening
  3. AV Operators:     October  12 – Glenda Beeck

                                     October  18 – Mark Dicke                                                                                                                   October  19 – Kathy Green

  1. Altar Volunteers for October: TBD
  2. Next committee to serve at funerals – #3

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      1. Announcements:

        1. Today, on the Lutheran Hour we listen to LH Speaker, Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler as he brings to us a message based from Numbers 14:30-31 titled, “When a Cakewalk Becomes a Crucible.”   Forgiveness isn’t a formality with God. Forgiveness is formative.  It changes us.   Next week’s message is titled,  “God’s Help Dwells in Us.”    Listen to The Lutheran Hour at 6:05 am Sunday, on WCCO – Minneapolis 830   or    listen on your computer:    lhm.org.h

         

        1. CALL MEETING TODAY:  All voting members are asked to stay for the call meeting after our service today for the purpose of calling a new pastor.  All Voting Members should plan to attend this very special meeting as together we seek the Lord’s shepherd under Christ who will lead us in Word and Sacrament ministry for the years ahead.  
        2. A fund is being started (through the General Fund) for updates in the church parsonage. These funds will be used for paint supplies, repairs, flooring, etc.  If you wish to give to this fund, please put your donation in an envelope and write on PARSONAGE FUND.
        3. A sign-up sheet for Altar Duty 2025 is in the entryway on the counter. Please sign up for one of the months remaining this year. Your good works and help are appreciated here at church.
        4. 5. ILS students participate in a service project each quarter at school. For first quarter we are offering to help with fall clean up such as raking, trimming, putting lawn furniture away, etc. Please contact Mr. or Mrs. Erdman or sign-up on the form in the church entrance if you could use a hand this fall! We will “Make a Joyful Noise” by helping our neighbors! Thank you!

         

        1. Immanuel Luth. School is participating in the Hy-Vee Fundraisers to raise money for the school again this year. There are two ways you can help.
        2. — Please keep your Mankato Hy-Vee grocery store receipts

        (NOTE: Mankato Hilltop and Mankato Riverfront Stores only qualify for the receipt benefit)

        1. b. – Clip your UPC barcodes from any Hy-Vee brand product from any                                                                                      Hy-Vee     (Hy-Vee brand products include:  Hy-Vee brand, That’s Smart, Simply Doone, Gustare Vita, Crav’n, Top Care and Tippy Toes.

        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 money for every receipt and barcode turned in.

         

         

        1. Don’t forget the Bean Drive Fundraiser at school. If you do not raise beans but would like to make a donation towards the gym floor, a cash or check written to ‘ILS PTL’ can be put in an envelope marked Gym Floor that can be placed in Dan Erdman’s church mailbox. If you have any questions, please contact Glenn and Jane Eilders at 507-276-2918.

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!!