Immanuel Lutheran Church
All Saints' Day (Observed), November 3, 2024
10:30am Worship Service , Bulletin
Adult Bible Study, November 3, 2024
A look at the Book of Acts
Service Times:
Divine Service 1st & 3rd Sundays
Service of the Word 2nd & 4th Sundays at 10:30am
Sunday School
Adult Bible study - 9:30am
Children's Sunday School - 9:30am
Bulletin Cover:
ALL SAINTS’ DAY As we observe All Saints’ Day, we remember with heavy hearts but also thankful hearts those whose robes have been washed white in the blood of the Lamb and whose souls now reside with the Lord having departed this life in faith and are awaiting with us the great day of the resurrection. Over the past year we have laid to rest five of the Lord’s saints who we will remember and thank God for in our prayers this morning: Pamela Bacon, Betty Vogts, Tracey Aitken, Janis Boesker, and Evi Otte.
THE ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER will be held next Sunday, November 10th following the morning Service. Turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy and stuffing will be provided. If you can please bring a side dish or dessert to add to the feast, it is greatly appreciated.
BIBLE STUDY - During the Sunday School hour (9:30-10:15 am) we are taking a look at various topics related to Scripture and our life in Christ. We’ll be studying a new topic each week so if you have something you’d like to look at, please let Pastor Slater know and we’ll get it on the schedule.
- We are currently looking at the book of Acts.
WOMEN’S MONDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY - This Monday, Nov. 4th at 6:30 pm concludes the study on “Promised Rest” by Michelle Diercks. Please watch for information in the Spring of 2025 for the next opportunity to meet. We’d love to have some new faces show up and join us! Any questions please contact Julie Vogts or Caley Moddelmog.
ADVENT MEALS Advent will soon be upon us and there will be three weeks of midweek Services this year (9:00 am and 7:00 pm Services each Wednesday). We will once again gather at 6:15 for an evening meal and we need three groups to sponsor one of the meals (December 4th, 11th, 18th). If your board or group would like to sponsor a meal, please sign up on the sheet on the bulletin board by the church office.
THANKSGIVING FOOD VOUCHERS The Canton-Galva Ministerial Alliance is giving $100 food vouchers to those needing some extra help this month in buying groceries. The vouchers can be used at the Canton Lockers, Tin Roof Pantry (Galva), and Dales Supermarket (Hillsboro). If you or someone you know would benefit from this extra help, please see Pastor Slater for a voucher.
LLL THANK YOU “On behalf of the Kansas District Lutheran Laymen’s League, I want to thank the members of Immanuel that volunteered in the booth at the 2024 Kansas State Fair. There were ten congregations represented with about sixty booth volunteers with many more congregations helping in the process of gathering religious material. All of the material for children was handed out as well as many Bibles, Portals of Prayer, etc. for adults. Thanks and again and blessings. ~ Mike Tonn”
CONGRATULATIONS to the top three finishers of the chili contest from two weeks ago: 1st place: Carla Boesker; 2nd place: Brad Potter; and 3rd place: Ashten Slater. Great food and a fun time was enjoyed by all.
PRIVATE CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION Pastor Slater will be available in his office, for any individuals who would like to have private Confession and Absolution in preparation for receiving Holy Communion, from 9:00am to Noon, each Saturday prior to the Sundays in which the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated. This is of course voluntary and not required for receiving Communion. Just an opportunity to further prepare your heart and mind for anyone who might so desire. See the November Calendar and Notes for more on this. Any questions, please let Pastor know.
HURRICANE HELENE HELP The Southeastern District of the LCMS is requesting urgent help with assembling 18,000 personal hygiene kits and 15,000 flood clean-up kits to be distributed by the LCMS churches in the region as part of Hurricane Helene recovery. They have set-up shopping lists on Amazon.com where you can purchase supplies and have them sent directly to one of the churches that are coordinating the kits and their distribution. A link to information regarding these kits and links to Amazon for purchasing kit supplies can be found on our congregation’s Facebook page or you can find all information at: www.se.lcms.org (click on ‘Disaster Response Updates’). If you use the Amazon shopping list, you will need to manually enter the shipping address. Use the address of: St. Peter Lutheran Church, 6175 St Peters Church Rd, Conover, NC 28613-8752 and a phone number of 828-256-2970. You can also find information in the above link for giving a cash donation toward relief.
THE NOVEMBER CALENDAR and NOTES can be found on the stand in the narthex.
BOARD of MISSIONS COLLECTION For the month of November we are collecting non-perishable food items for the Hesston Food Bank. Donated items can be placed in the cart located by the church office. Thanks!
GREETERS NEEDED We are in need of a couple of more individuals, couples, or even families who would be willing to serve as greeters on Sunday mornings (about once every other month). If you are able to help, please let Pastor Slater know.
MY DEVOTIONS - for September through November can be found in the narthex. These devotionals are great for our grade school and middle school youth in helping them grow in their faith in their Lord and connecting Jesus to their daily lives.
PORTALS OF PRAYER - for October through December can be found on the shelf in the narthex. Large-print copies are available.
LUTHERAN TALK AND MUSIC MOBILE APP…You can listen to Lutheran talk and music 24/7, anytime, anywhere with the free Lutheran Public Radio app. You can download for your cell phone at the App Store, Google Play, Amazon Appstore or at issuesetc.org.
Prayer Requests
+ For Judy Thomas, Jeff Biehler, Fred Renken, Richard Andrus, Ladonna Westbrook, Pete Hubbard (Julee Slater’s father), and Krista Clites (sister of Jamie Kohl), and Robert Colburn who face health issues.
+ For those who battle addictions and/or are incarcerated, that they may know the peace and hope that only Jesus can give.
+ Our civic leaders and law enforcement and military personnel.
+ Peace in the Ukraine and the Middle East.
Study God's Word in 2023...The Word of the Lord Endures Forever is a daily, 15 minute, verse-by-verse Bible study produced by Lutheran Public Radio and hosted by LCMS Pastor Will Weedon. You can listen at https://thewordendures.org/ or your favortite podcast provider.
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