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: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Tues. – Friday
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
Pastor: Rev. Wayne Bernau
Principal: Mr. Dan Erdman
Teachers: Mr. Mark Dicke, Mrs. Stacy Reinhart, Mrs. Sue Erdman, Mr. Riley Pfiffner
Pre-School Teachers: Mrs. Madelaine Lloyd (Mon. & Wed.), Mrs. Jillian Van Ness (Tues. & Thurs.), Cindy Wiederhoeft (Fri.)
Bible School teachers: Cindy Schultz, Kathy Blank, Abby Havemeier, Abby Voges
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 6:30 PM.
April 14, 2024 3RD Sunday of Easter
Order of Worship: LSB p. 260
Scripture Readings: Acts 3:11-21 I John 3:1-7 Luke 24:36-49
Sermon Topic: “You are Witnesses of These Things” Luke 24:36-49
Hymns: 525, 488, 480, 831, 830, 465
Weekly Bible Verse: “You are witnesses of these things.” Luke 24:48
Our Daily Prayer: Jesus, You died and rose for our salvation. Empower us by Your Holy Spirit to share this good news. Amen.
Our Prayer Requests include:
- For Evelyn Marxhausen, who turned 97 on Friday April 12th.
- For Lenora Bode, hospitalized in New Ulm.
- For those dealing with cancer and those having surgery.
- For those who do not personally know Jesus as Savior and Lord.
- For grace to develop our relationship with Jesus Christ and be faithful witnesses.
- For the nation of Israel and peace in our world.
Welcome to Worship, where the Lord feeds us with His Word and shelters us in His love. Visitors please sign our guest register and come again soon. Children, please help your selves to a Bible Busy Bag in the nursery, and a Children’s Weekly Busy Bulletin, next to the adult bulletins.
OUR SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK
SUN — 9:30 AM Sunday Morning Service
10:45 AM Bible Study
WED — 8:45 AM Chapel
6:00 PM Bible School
6:00 PM Confirmation
7:30 PM Men’s Club
THURS — 8:45 AM Confirmation
4:00 PM Worship Planning
FRI — NO SCHOOL
SAT — 6:30 PM Saturday Evening Service w/communion
SUN– 9:30 AM Sunday Morning Service w/communion
11:00 AM Men’s Club & Immanuel-Lites Pork Chop Dinner
REVIEW “THAT WE MAY GROW”
- Worship attendance Saturday Evening Service 04/06/24 — 26
- Loose plate offering – $63.00, Mission Offering – $100.00
- Worship attendance Sunday Morning Service 04/07/24 — 51
- Loose plate offering – $115.00, Mission Offering – $310.00
SERVING THE LORD IN OUR SERVICES
- Elder: Jeff Griebel – (507) 276-4409
- Head Ushers: Travis Vogel Assistant Head Usher: Ethan Goff
- Greeters: April 14 – Laurie Schugel and Leigha
April 20 – (Sat.) Ron & Jean Thill
April 21 – Marcia Kral family
- Organist/Pianist: Lisa Fischer
- AV Coordinator: Vicky Harmening
- AV Operators: April 14 – Vicky Harmening
April 20 – Mark Dicke
April 21 – Kathy Green
- Altar Volunteers for April: TBD
- Next committee to serve at funerals – #4
3 FOLD SALE June 7th and 8th Rummage, Bake and Plants Please sort out your unwanted items and dig your perennial plants. At a future date we will let you know when you can drop off your items at school. No mattresses or electronics equipment will be accepted. Plant pots needed Any unwanted used plant pots, please bring them to the church and place them in the container located outside of the church at the corner closest to the cemetery and parsonage. Bring or Take What You Need Any questions text or call Carol Abbas 507-441-5825
NOTE: Please contact Mrs. Lloyd if you have a cricut machine (to make letters), available to borrow for our spring musical at school!
Announcements:
- Today, on the Lutheran Hour we listen to Guest Speaker, Rev. Dr. Leopoldo Sanchez as he presents to us a message based from Acts 2:42-47 titled, “Breath In, Breathe Out.” The Holy Spirit breathes life into the Church and the Church breathes that life out to the world, with the love of Christ. Next week’s message is titled, “More Than He Bargained For.” Listen to The Lutheran Hour at 6:05 am Sunday, on WCCO – Minneapolis 830 or listen on your computer: lhm.org
- This morning for our fellowship hour we celebrate with the Alumni Committee the 97th birthday of our most senior alumna, Evelyn (Rengstorf) Marxhausen. Evelyn isn’t here in person, but we celebrate her with prayer, and a display of the Arch Books that she has written, along with pictures, balloons, cake and ice cream and beverages. Thank you for staying briefly to celebrate. The Alumni Committee.
- A sign-up sheet for Altar Duty is located in the entryway. Our spring and summer months (April, 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.
- Are you getting The Lutheran Witness? If you aren’t getting it yet, April 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: April 28th.
- A Portals of Prayer booklet with LARGE PRINT is available to anyone who would like one. Please let Pastor or the church secretary know if you or anyone you know could use it.
- Be equipped to serve. Be ready to share the Gospel. Be part of a Lutheran community. Perhaps you’ve noticed we have some new magazines, ‘Lutheran Life’ on the table in the fellowship hall for members to take. Take one and enjoy these complimentary copies from CPH. These magazines contain current issues as you continue to live your faith in today’s world.
- Mrs. Erdman is looking for some field rock for an art project.
- A recent email to the church read:
I am looking to give away a Yamaha baby grand piano to a passionate
instrument lover, so please let me know if you will take it or have someone
who will care for it and give it a good home.
Please see the church secretary if interested.
- The APRIL 2024 issue of SAGACITY is on the board in the entryway. Please take it and bring it back after reading it to pass along. Or go online and read it.
UP-COMING Dates:
** NEXT SUN., APR. 21ST PORK CHOP DINNER 11:00-1:00 pm
Sponsored by the Men’s Club and the Immanuel-Lites.
Menu includes: Bone-in pork chop(s) or hot dog, German Potato Salad, Potato Chips, Corn, Apple sauce, dinner roll, ice cream & beverage. Costs are: 2 chops — $15.00, 1 chop — $12.00, Hot dogs — $3.00.
** MONDAY, April 22nd, from 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm
The 7th and 8th graders are working at Pizza Ranch in Mankato to raise funds for their class trip to Wisconsin Dells. We get 10% of all customer purchases and 100% of all tips. Hope you can make it!!
** Sunday, April 28 1:00 -4:00 pm Vogel Arena
A SURPRISE Celebration of Ministry for Jeanne Holten!
We thank God for the ministry of Jeanne Holten. She has served her Lord faithfully with joy for many years in several locations. Short program at 2:00 pm. Come and join us with hearts of gratefulness.
Please share this invite with friends and co-workers.
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 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 and instructions on how to order. Orders will be placed twice a month on the 1st and 3rd weekends. Order forms can be placed in the SCRIP box located in the greeting card cabinet or given to Becky.
Thank you for supporting our Church and School through SCRIP!!