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 FRAZEE INFO  —  Email:  pastorjoshfrazee@nullgmail.com

              In need of pastoral care?  Phone:  # 920-583-0030

OFFICE HOURS beginning September 7th

Mondays – 9-11 am and 6-8 pm           Tuesdays – 9-11 am

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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 Joshua Frazee

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:   Linda Havemeier, Supt.,  NEED VOLUNTEERS

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.

August 23, 2026 13th Sunday after Pentecost

  • Order of Worship:       Page 213 — Divine Service Five with the Worship Team

     

    Scripture Readings:    Isaiah 51:1-6      Romans 11:33—12:8        Matthew 16:13-20

     

    Theme:        “A Wilderness into Eden”     

     

    Hymns:      Opening – 908,     Worship Team – “I Speak Jesus”,     Sermon – 342,                                                           Creed – 953,     Offering – Worship Team,     Closing – Worship Team

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    Our Prayer Requests include:

    • For God’s healing graces to those who are in need.
    • For a faith that trusts God and His promises.

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) through (’26)

                           Blake Voges (‘26)

OUR SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK

SUN —          9:30          AM      Sunday Morning Service with Worship Team

MON —        6:30         PM      Parents of 7 & 8 graders meet with Pastor Frazee

TUES —        6:30         PM      Imm-Lites & Men’s Club meet

WED —         5:30         PM      (5:30-6:30)   OPEN HOUSE at school

SUN —          9:30          AM     Sunday Morning Service

TUES —        9:00          AM     (Sept 1st) OPENING CHAPEL/FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

 

                                       IN REVIEW “THAT WE MAY GROW”

  1. Worship attendance Saturday Evening Service 08/15/26 – 22
  2. Loose plate offering – $34.00,   Mission Offering – $.00
  3. Worship attendance Sunday Morning Service 08/16/26 – 56
  4. Loose plate offering – $91.43,   Mission Offering – $160.00
  5. Bi-Weekly budget needs: $23,403.85; General Envelopes: 8/16/26 –$10,569.00

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:    August 23 – Lori Dittrich, Tyler Dittrich, and Nicole Dittrich  

                           August 30 – Brandt Drill, Nolan Drill & Jaden Drill  

                          September 5 – Ken & Janice Drill  

  1. Service Leader:    Madelaine Lloyd
  2. AV Coordinator: Vicky Harmening
  3. AV Operators:  August 23 – Vicky Harmening

                                August 30 – Glenda Beeck

                                September 5 – Mark Dicke

  1. Altar Volunteers for August: Kathy Blank
  2. Next committee to serve at funerals – #4

  

Announcements:

  1. Today, on the Lutheran Hour we listen to LH Speaker, Rev. Ken Klaus as he presents to us a message based on Luke 12:15 titled,  “Real Riches.”  Archives August – It’s not wrong to have possessions, but to love anything in such a way that it takes the place of God is spiritually deadly.    Next week’s message is titled, “Tell Me a Story!”   Listen to The Lutheran Hour at 6:05 am Sunday, on WCCO – Minneapolis 830.  

      OR  Hear the Good News of the Gospel each Sunday at 7:00 am on KGLB 1310 AM and KGLB 96.1 FM Radio. or    listen on your computer:    lhm.org. 

 

  1. TODAY, we thank the Men’s Club for serving during our fellowship hour. Proceeds will go towards the charities they support. Thank you for your donation.

   Anyone willing to bring snacks and serve after the service or just sponsor a ‘Self-Serve’ Fellowship Hour?    There is a sign-up sheet on the kitchen counter.  Please sign your name. 

       

  1. A meeting for all parents and students in 7th & 8th grade will be held TOMORROW, Monday evening, August 24th at 6:30 PM in the Conference Room. Meet Pastor Frazee to discuss his views and approaches to Confirmation students, ask and answer questions, receive lesson dates and schedules and more.  This meeting may take 30-45 minutes.

 

  1. Thank you for taking the time to come out and help with the blood drive last week. With the help of volunteers like you, we were able to collect 40 units of blood. This number will impact many lives and the real winners are the patients in need of blood. As you may know, each blood donation can help save up to three lives. Also, your donation of food and the time taken to set up and take down tables and get people registered are truly appreciated. Your help made this blood drive a success!  Thanks again!
  2. Lutheran Women in Mission Fall Rally – Sat., September 19th, 2026 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1103 N. Broad Str., Mankato, MN. Registration fee – $10.00.  Contact the Church Secretary at 507-385-2180 to RSVP by Sept, 11th.  More information on the bulletin board in the entryway. 
  3. First Evangelical Luth. Church – SALAD Luncheon on Friday, September 25 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Sponsored by Lutheran Women in Mission.  More info on the bulletin board in the entryway.
  4. Job Opening: We will be hiring an after school care helper for the school year. You can choose how many days you might be interested in. Pay is $20.00 per hour. Contact Mrs. Erdman if interested.

 

 

 

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Give Away  — The elders would like to get rid of a couple of things that are not needed anymore here at the church. Please see the elders if you have any questions.   They are:   1.  Two (2) humidifiers in working order.

  1. A printer in the office, works.
  2. One (1) SENTRY brand small safe; no keys.

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School News

 

  1. We are excited at ILS for the upcoming school year: 2026-2027! Our theme this year is, “Rooted in Christ” based on Col. 2: 6-7. What a wonderful place for all of us to rest in, rooted in the amazing love of Jesus! At ILS, students will be learning about their Savior everyday!

     The preschool program is for 3-5 year old’s! We offer 2-5 full days a week according to what works best for our families schedules. We also offer an after school Latchkey program from 2:45-5:00. Cost is $4.00 per hour.

      Our first day of school is Tuesday, September 1. Our Open House will be THIS Wednesday, August 26th from 5:30-6:30. Families can come and bring school supplies and get children settled in before the school year begins. Our congregation is invited to attend and check out the school! 

Gym Floor News:

The new gym floor was delivered on Monday, August 17. The FLR Sanders work crew started installing the wood gym floor already that same evening. Work is progressing each day with the crew working from 7am to 7pm each day. Progress pictures are being posted on the Immanuel Lutheran School – Courtland Facebook page so be sure to watch for regular updates. It is amazing how much progress has already been made! The gym floor is scheduled to be completed in September. An Open House Dedication Service will be scheduled when it is completed for everyone to come and see the gym floor and celebrate the completion. We are getting closer to the $100,000 goal for the gym floor fundraiser for anyone that would like to still donate to help us meet our fundraising goal. Thank you to everyone for your support! Please keep the gym floor project in your prayers!

  1. 3. It is 5K time again! After a successful first virtual 5k we are trying it once again! Our 5k proceeds go into the ILS tuition assistance fund to help families who are in need. As gas, groceries, and EVERYTHING continues to go up – some of the hardest hit are those who are raising families! Please consider signing up as a sponsor or Walker/Runner! There are extra forms on the counter to share with family and friends. We pray that ALL children can have a Christian Education!

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