Immanuel Lutheran Church
The Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
(Joined this morning by the Hesston High School Singers)
February 1, 2026 - 10:30am, Bulletin
9:30am Adult Bible Class
During the Sunday School hour (9:30-10:15 am) the adult class We are studying the Augsburg Confession.
The Order of Christian Burial, Frederick L.A. Renken
January 31, 2026, 11:00am, Bulletin
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:
HESSTON HIGH SCHOOL SINGERS will be with us in order to share their talents, with us, in praise to God! They will be singing two songs for us this morning, Sunday, February 1st. We thank them for taking the time to be with us this morning!
OUR REGULAR QUARTERLY VOTERS’ MEETING will be held TODAY, February 1st. A potluck meal will follow immediately after the morning’s Service and then we will hold our meeting.
THE BOARD OF MISSIONS is gathering food items in February to be given to the Canton Food Bank. Any nonperishable food that you would like to give toward this cause is greatly appreciated. You can place your food item(s) in the cart located by the church office.
SUNDAY SCHOOL During the Sunday School hour (9:30-10:15 am) the adult class is studying the Augsburg Confession. The children and youth classes meet during the same time.
*THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY* Thursdays at 7:00 pm we have been offering a Bible study on some of the “3:16” verses of Holy Scripture. This study will also be broadcast over “Facebook Live” on the church’s public Facebook page (the “Immanuel Lutheran” page).
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY continues each Wednesday evening at 6:30 pm through February 11th. The focus of this study is on forgiveness. Any questions contact Julie Vogts or Caley Moddelmog.
*MEN’S BIBLE STUDY* Beginning February 14th and continuing on the second Saturday of each month from 7:30 am to approximately 8:30 am, all men of the congregation along with any men of the community are invited to join together for a Bible study at the Hub in Moundridge. The topic of the first study is yet to be decided. Get the word out!
Valentine's Day Dinner, Hosted by the Youth - Valentine's Day Dinner on Sunday, February 15th at 6:00 pm. See a youth group member for tickets ($40 for couple; $25 for single)
ASH WEDNESDAY and the beginning of Lent is February 18th. Wednesday evening Services will be starting again at that time (7:00 pm).
LENTEN MIDWEEK MEALS The sign-up sheet for groups to host the five Lenten midweek meals for the congregation can be found on the bulletin board in the narthex. The dates of the meals are Feb. 25th along with March 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th.
THE FEBRUARY CALENDAR and NOTES can be found in the narthex.
ALTAR GUILD If anyone would like to serve on Immanuel’s Altar Guild, please contact Dixie Sebits. She will soon be making the April 2026 – March 2027 list. This involves serving for one or two months out of the year. Thanks to those who are able to help!
PRIVATE CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION will be offered by Pastor Slater this coming Saturday from 10:00 am to noon for anyone who so desires.
STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT “Where is the one who is wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?” (1 Corinthians 1:20). God’s ways are certainly not the world’s ways, including the way God tells us to manage the resources He’s given to us. The world says, “hold on, hold back and gather up.” Jesus says to store up treasure in heaven where moth and rust do not destroy and where no thief breaks in to steal. Whose way do you think is best? What is wiser: the wisdom of the financial gurus or the foolishness of God?
LIFE QUOTE “You may have a messy story. Your family may have a dysfunctional past. Your past (or present) may be filled with greed, sexual immorality, or other idols. But Jesus won’t let that stop Him from reaching out to you with the message of His unconditional love. You might be far from good, but you are not too far gone for God.” Pastor Mike Novotny, Time of Grace. A Life Quote from Lutherans for Life-www.lutheransforlife.org.
Prayer Requests
+ For Ashley Jowers, Krista Clites (sister of Jamie Kohl), Lilli Slater (step-mother of Pastor Slater), Marilyn Vogts, Marsha Wilkening (sister-in-law of Roger and Barb), Karri Strack and Maria (sister of Rudy Dimaplas) who face health issues.
+ For those homebound and in care facilities: Richard Andrus, Irma Bullinger, LaVera Vogts and Betty Colburn.
+ For the family of Fred Renken as they mourn.
+ For our brothers and sisters who face persecution for faith in Christ.
+ For those who battle addictions and/or are incarcerated, that they may know the peace and hope that only Jesus can give.
LIVESTREAM HELP - We are needing to train a third person on live streaming for Sunday Adult Bible Study and Worship service time. There are some dates coming up in March, May and June that we will need coverage for. Please contact Brent or Tanner for details. This would involve setting up the iPad, logging onto Facebook and our church website, copying and pasting some links, maybe adjusting some volumes during the worship service periodically. We would also show you how to set up the video camera and amplifier for use with the Fellowship Hall TV / Sound System.
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. Any questions, please let Pastor know.
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Study God's Word in 2026...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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Good News, Immanuel Lutheran is now signed up with Dillon Food Stores as a charitable organization, by which as a Dillons Plus card holder, you can now log into your account and designate us as your choice to receive Community Rewards. Any transactions moving forward using the Shopper’s Card number associated with your digital account will be applied to the program, at no added cost to you. Dillons donates annually to participating organizations based on your percentage of spending as it relates to the total spending associated with all participating Dillons Community Rewards organizations. Click below for the Community Rewards page.
