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.

December 14, 2025 3rd Sunday in Advent

  • Advent Word  –  Joy

     

    Order of Worship:      Page 213 — Divine Service Five

     

     

    Scripture Readings:   

    Isaiah 35:1-10                        Behold, you God will come.

    James 5:7-11                          Be patient until the coming of the Lord.

    Matthew 11:2-15                   Tell John what you see and hear.                

                        

    Hymns:       Opening – 349,      Hymn of Praise –  331,  

                          Sermon – 515,      Creed – 953,     Offering – 806,     Closing – 849

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    Our Prayer Requests include:

    • For a blessed Advent season of preparation
    • For good stewardship of our earthly resources.

OUR SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK

SUN  —           10:30         AM       Sunday Morning Service

                        4:00        PM      Children’s Christmas Program

TUES  —            6:00         PM       Men’s Club and Immanuel-Lites Christmas Party

WED  —            8:45         AM       Chapel

                      10:30         AM       Adult Bible Study

                          6:00         PM        Bible School

FRI  —                                             ILS Christmas Party

SAT —                                             NO Service

SUN —            10:30         AM       Sunday Morning Service w/communion

 

IN REVIEW “THAT WE MAY GROW”

  1. Worship attendance Saturday Evening Service 12/06/25 — ??
  2. Loose plate offering – $30.00, Mission Offering – $100.00
  3. Worship attendance Sunday Morning Service 12/07/25 — 62
  4. Loose plate offering – $161.27, Mission Offering – $250.00

SERVING THE LORD IN OUR SERVICES

  1. Elder: Kelly Bruns     507-381-7145
  2. Head Usher: Travis Vogel           Assist. Head Usher:   Brad Fitzner
  3. Greeters: December 14 – Alyssa & Collin Thompson family

December 14 Children’s Program – Dale & Donna Voges and

                                                               Dustin & Angela Voges family 

December 21 – Don Thompson and Brenda Vercauteren

  1. Service Leader: Sandy Gieseke    
  2. AV Coordinator:  Vicky Harmening
  3. AV Operators:  December 14 – Kathy Green

        December 14 Children’s Program – Vicky Harmening 

        December 21 – Mark Dicke

  1. Altar Volunteers for December: Judy T. Bode
  2. Next committee to serve at funerals – #1

 

      1. Announcements:

        1. Today, on the Lutheran Hour we listen to LH Speaker, Rev. Dr. Michael Ziegler as he brings to us a message based from James 5:7-8 titled, “Pictures of Patience.”   Patience can be practiced, tested, strained, and lost. Christians are called to return the patience God in His mercy has shown us, in Christ.    Next week’s message is titled,  “Everybody Is Somebody.”    Listen to The Lutheran Hour at 6:05 am Sunday, on WCCO – Minneapolis 830   or    listen on your computer:    lhm.org.

         

        1. You are cordially invited to join us this afternoon for our annual Children’s Christmas Program. The service begins at 4:00 pm. The service is entitled “Every Heart Prepare.”

              Please plan on coming early before the program to listen to some of our ILS students playing music. They will begin at 3:30 pm.

         

        1. THIS Tues. December 16, the Immanuel-Lites and Men’s Club will be having their annual Christmas party. The party begins at 6 o’clock and cost is $16.00 per person.

         

        1. Remember those who are home-bound or shut-in, and also service personnel who are not with us this holiday season. A listing of these members is included in this bulletin.

         

        1. The Sign-up sheet for Altar Guild is on the counter top in the entryway. Sign up now to get the month you want.

         

        1. 6. On a table in the entryway are:
        • 2026 calendars from MN Valley Funeral Home are on the table in the entryway also. Take one for you and a family member.
        • Are you missing coats/gloves/hat? There are some on the table in the fellowship hall, too.
        • BORN to you . . . a Savior, the Advent booklet of daily devotions provided by the Lutheran Hour. There are both large print and regular print booklets available.
        • Note—We have 2 Portals of Prayer in LARGE If anyone wants to receive quarterly, please let the church secretary know and it will be put in your box.

         

         

        1. Mrs. Erdman is looking for wrapping paper for a pretend Christmas present wrapping center in the classroom. Old wrapping paper is just fine. If you have some you would like to get rid of contact Mrs. Erdman. Thank you!

         

         

         

         

         

        1. 8. ILS is always looking for hats, mittens, gloves, etc… to put in our extra bin for those who might forget to bring these items to school. Bring to school or give to a teacher if you have extra’s to share!

         

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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.