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  >    Mondays – 10-11 am and 6-8 pm           Tuesdays – 10-11 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.,  Katie Havemeier,  Anna Frazee 

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 17 & 18, 2026 21st Sunday after Pentecost

  • Order of Worship:     Page 184 – Divine Service Three

     

    Scripture Readings:  Isaiah 45:1-7       1 Thessalonians1:1-10        Matthew 22:15-22

                                                     

    Theme:        “Render to Caesar and to God”    

     

    Hymns:   Opening – 915,     Sermon – 966,       Distribution – 686,   Closing – 917

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    Our Prayer Requests include:

    • For the fall harvest.
    • For Lisa Fischer who fell and hurt both arms.
    • For reconciliation and peace with God and others, and unity in our midst.
    • For good stewardship of our earthly resources.

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

SAT —          6:00          PM       Saturday Evening Service with communion

SUN —         9:30          AM       Sunday Morning Service with communion

                   10:45          AM       Adult Bible Class

WED —        8:45          AM      Chapel

               6:00          PM        Bible School  till 7 pm

                     6:00          PM        Confirmation class till 7 pm

SUN —         8:30          AM      Choir Rehearsal

                     9:30          AM       Sunday Morning Service (Reformation Sunday)

                   10:45          AM       Quarterly Voters meeting

IN REVIEW “THAT WE MAY GROW”

  1. Worship attendance Sunday Morning Service: 10/11/26 – 90
  2. Loose plate offering – $179.75,   Mission Offering – $350.00

      Bi-Weekly budget needs: $23,403.85;  General Envelopes 10/11/26 – $4,302.00

 

SERVING THE LORD IN OUR SERVICES

  1. Elder:      Roger Kontak   (507) 779-4385
  2. Head Usher: Travis Vogel           Assist. Head Usher:   Blake Voges
  3. Greeters:    October 17 – Mark & Kathy Fitzner

                          October 18  – Dwight Flitter family

                          October 25  – Morgan Flitter  

  1. Service Leader:    Sandy Gieseke – Saturday       Jeanne Holten – Sunday
  2. AV Coordinator: Vicky Harmening
  3. AV Operators:    October  17 – Mark Dicke

                                   October 18 – Vicky Harmening

                                    October 25 – Glenda Beeck

  1. Altar Volunteers for October: Judy ® Bode

      Altar Volunteers for November:   TBD

  1. Next committee to serve at funerals – #4

Announcement concerning Pastor David Susan who was pastor of our church 1972 - 1976 MADISON - David Susan passed away on July 6, 2026. Pastor Susan’s ministry touched three nations over six decades of following Jesus, who kept leading him to people and places where all could serve together. Growing up Lutheran in several of these United States, David early discerned a call to ministry; in 1971 he completed the path to ordination in the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. While singing in the Concordia College Choir, Bronxville, New York, he met Shirley-the “Love” of his life--they were married at Valparaiso University in 1968. After graduation from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri and a Fulbright-scholarship in music and theology in Berlin, Germany, David was ordained and served Immanuel, a robust country congregation in Courtland, Minn. David and Shirley adopted son Mark, who “brought Korea home to us before home moved to Korea.” As a missionary for eight years with the Lutheran Church in Korea (LCK), David taught at Luther Seminary Seoul, adapted music for the LCK’s sung communion liturgy, and assisted with the Korea Luther’s Works project; the Susan family was also blessed by the adoption of daughters, Rebecca and Michelle. Returning to the United States in 1984, David pastored Immanuel in Madison, Wisconsin, until retirement in 2005. Convinced that “the ground is level at the foot of the cross,” together with laity and colleagues, his Immanuel focus was worship planning and parish nurture. He sang bass with the UW-Madison Choral Union and was active nationally in the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians. In the community, he led a tutor-mentor program at Lowell Elementary School and worked with the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center on development projects. In retirement, David enjoyed cooking and biking. After Shirley retired in 2010 following 19 years as a reading specialist at Cottage Grove School, they have kept busy with children, grandchildren, Samara and Aiden, and countless excellent Madison hiking opportunities. A memorial service of readings and hymns planned by David will be held at IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1021 Spaight St., Madison at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 30, 2026, with the Rev. Michael Erdman presiding. Burial will take place at Park Cemetery in Marquette, Mich., on Monday, August 31, 2026. Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church Foundation, 1021 Spaight St., Madison, WI 53703 or to Lutheran World Relief, (https://lwr.org). Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

  

Announcements:

  1. Today, on the Lutheran Hour we listen to Guest Speaker, Pastor Ryan Tinetti as he presents to us a message based from Matthew 22:15-22 titled,  “The Heart of the Matter.”   How do you respond to tough questions about God and faith?  Hear how Jesus delivers us from the tightest of tight spots and keeps us from falling into a trap.   Next week’s message is titled, “Relief.”        *  Listen on your computer:    lhm.org. 

  *  Listen to The Lutheran Hour at 6:05 am Sunday, on WCCO – Minneapolis 830.          

  *  Hear the Good News of the Gospel each Sunday at 7:00 am on KGLB 1310 AM and       KGLB 96.1 FM Radio.

 

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

 

  1. 3. You are invited to join us for choir.  It is a great opportunity to praise God for all His blessings!  Call Ben Holten with any questions (507-246-5183 and leave a message if no answer).  The Choir is singing 25th (Reformation Sunday);  rehearsal at 8:30 AM.

 

  1. There are two months left in the year and volunteers are needed for altar committee. A 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. 5. NEED TO KNOW:
  • GIVE AWAY: A humidifier is on a table in the fellowship hall.
  • The Lutheran Message are books which provide inspirational and uplifting articles and poems. They are not affiliated with any particular synod and operate with complete editorial and financial freedom. These books are provided to Lutheran churches and are in our church entryway.
  • NEXT WEEK, Oct. 25th – 10:45 AM Quarterly Voters Mtg. Please plan to join us as important discussions and decisions are made during the meetings. A reminder that all communicant members over 21 are now voting members.
  • The Immanuel Pathfinders is sponsoring a Blessing Bags Service Project. Items collected are posted on a sheet in the entryway and the collection box is in the fellowship hall next to the office door. Deadline is November 11th. The bags will be assembled and given to those experiencing homelessness and will be delivered before Thanksgiving.

 

  1. Mid Week Advent Services–It is my request that, even though it has been many years since our church has done them, that we would vote to do Mid Week services for Advent this year (2026) and in the years to come.  Advent prepares our hearts to welcome Jesus, both in the remembrance of HIs coming at the very first Christmas, and that He is coming again at the Last Day.  It is a blessed time to prepare for this and to sing a few extra Christmas hymns before Christmas arrives. It has been my practice and desire to continue to have a Christmas hymn at the end of each Advent MW service. These services would be non-Communion services; and look at a theme which would go along with the preparation already mentioned. Please prayerfully consider voting to bring these back this coming winter.

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