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 6:00 PM.

May 17th & 18th, 2025 5th Sunday of Easter

Order of Worship:       Page 203 with communion & the Worship Team

                       

Theme:     “The Victorious Jesus Now Gets Every Last Word”

     

Scripture Readings:   

         Acts 11:1-18                Even the Gentiles are to be given the Gospel.   

         Revelation 21:1-7        John sees a new heaven and a new earth.

         John 16:12-22              Jesus promises the Holy Spirit.

             

Hymns:      Saturday –  802,    672,     781,     637     818

                   Sunday —   802,     672,     Offering – Worship Team,   

                                        Distribution – Worship Team,       Closing – Worship Team

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Our Prayer Requests include: 

  • For those dealing with cancer and other health issues.
  • For voters coming together as we choose who to make a call to at our voter’s meeting.
  • For an outpouring of God’s Holy Spirit on the Church.
  • For grace to develop our relationship with Jesus Christ and be faithful witnesses.

 

OUR SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK

SAT —            6:00      PM     Saturday Evening Service with Communion

SUN  —        10:30      AM      Sunday Morning Service with Communion

                      11:45     AM      Voter’s Meeting – ALL voting members invited

WED —        10:30       AM      Adult Bible Study

                       1:45          PM       Closing Chapel

SUN —          10:30        AM       Sunday Morning Service

MON —                               Memorial Day

IN REVIEW “THAT WE MAY GROW”

  1. Worship attendance Sunday Morning Service 05/11/25 —  127
  2. Loose plate offering – $200.51, Mission Offering – $365.00

Bi-weekly budget needs – $22,673.08;  Money from General Envelopes – $29,326.73

          1. SERVING THE LORD IN OUR SERVICES

            1. Elder: Tim Harmening  (507) 359-1198
            2. Head Usher: Travis Vogel           Assist. Head Usher:  Brad Fitzner
            3. Greeters:    May 17 – Aimee Kachelmeier family

                                                  May 18 – Brooklin Hoffmann family

                                        May 25 – Alex & Hannah Harmening family

            1. Service Leader:    Madelaine Lloyd —  Sat. & Sun.  
            2. AV Coordinator: Vicky Harmening

             

                    May 17 —Mark Dicke

          2. May 18 — Glenda Beeck                          May 25 – Kathy Green

            1. Next Comittee to serve at funerals – #2

      1. Announcements:

        1. Today, on the Lutheran Hour we listen to LH Speaker Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler as he presents to us a message based from John 15:9 titled, “Truth That Takes Us In.”  Jesus is the Truth Who will take you in to live like He lives, planted in God His Father’s love.   Next week’s message is titled, “What’s Your Story?”   Listen to The Lutheran Hour at 6:05 am Sunday, on WCCO – Minneapolis 830   or    listen on your computer:    lhm.org.
        1. CALL MEETING:  A special meeting of the Voter’s Assembly has been called for TODAY after the morning service for the purpose of calling a new pastor.  Rev. Wismar from the District Office will be present to lead us in prayer, advise us about the process, and answer questions.  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.  
        1. Thank you to the Worship Team for leading our worship service today. Please join in, lift your voices and sing with the team! 

         

        1. Are you getting The Lutheran Witness? If you aren’t getting it, May 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 for signing-up is NEXT SUNDAY, May 25th.
        1. On Sunday, June 1st, we will honor our High School, Vocational School, and College Graduates. Families, please give the church office the Name and the School of your 2025 graduate.  For the Post High School grads, please also list their degree.

         

        1. A sign-up sheet for Altar Duty is located in the entryway on the counter. Our summer months (May, 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.
        1.   CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES:  Sunday, August 17

        The Redeemer LWML would like to invite you to join us on our bus trip to see the Church Basement Ladies at the Plymouth Playhouse with the musical that started it all!!  Tickets are still available at $40 each with the cost of the bus being covered by the Redeemer LWML. The bus leaves Redeemer at 11:00 am—the show runs from 2:00—4:30pm.   Box lunches will be available.  Bring your spouse or bring your friends!  For more information and to

    1. Immanuel School is participating in Hy-Vee Fundraisers to raise money for the school. You can help out 2 ways.

         1– Please keep your Mankato grocery receipts from Hy-Vee Mankato Hilltop and Mankato River front Stores.

         2–  Collect barcodes from any Hy-Vee brand merchandise such as:  Hy-Vee, That’s Smart, Simply Done, Gustare Vita, Crav’n, Top Care and Tippy Toes.  Save the Hy-Vee brand bar codes purchased from any Hy-Vee Store.

         The collection box is on the counter across from the mailboxes with a poster on the bulletin board with more info. The school will receive cash for every receipt and barcode turned in.

    Thank you for your support!

     

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    1. 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.

    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 27th  8-10am and 2-6 pm

     

      *Wednesday, May 28th  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.

     

    If you can help us in setting up, selling or tearing down, we would appreciate it.  We will need many people to help so that it will be easy and fun for everyone.

    Consider, if possible, that when you drop off your items

    to be able to stay and help set them out, at least partially.

    Also if you have portable 6 ft. tables, may we borrow them? Make sure your name is on them.  Thank you.

     

    If interested in helping, please text

    Carol Abbas at 507-441-5825

     

    Also please be willing to bake items for the sale.

     

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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!!