The Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost
October 18, 2026, 10:30 am, bulletin
9:30am Adult Bible Class
The adult class will begin a look at the book of Revelation.
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:
10:30 am Worship Service cover
Sunday, October 18th, Bulletin News & Notes
SUNDAY SCHOOL (9:30-10:15 am). The adult class is continuing a look at the book of Revelation. The children and youth classes (Pre-K through high school) also meet each Sunday morning.
MISSIONARY PARTNERSHIP. If you’d like to give in support of our Together-In-Mission partners, Rev. Michael and Shanna Hageman, and the Lord’s mission to Tanzania, “Together-In-Mission” offering envelopes can be found on the shelf in the narthex for giving your support through the Sunday morning offering. Make checks payable to “Immanuel Lutheran Church” and the church will then forward these offerings each quarter.
BOARD of MISSIONS COLLECTION. For October we are collecting non-perishable food items for the Moundridge food bank. Please place your donations in the bin located by the church office. Thanks!
PORTALS OF PRAYER for October through December can be found in the narthex. Large-print copies are available.
VOTERS’ MEETING will be held next Sunday, October 25th. A potluck meal will be held right after the morning Service and then we will begin the meeting at approximately 12:15 pm. In addition to electing several new church officers board members and approving the 2027 church budget, we will also need to vote on the proposed change to our bylaws expanding the Board of Elders to four members from the current three.
THE CHURCH COUNCIL will meet this Thursday, October 22nd at 7:00 pm. Every officer along with a member from each board is asked to attend.
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION. Join LaVera Vogts and her family on Saturday, November 21st for a “Come & Go Card Shower”! The celebration will be at the church from 1:00-3:00 pm. Refreshments will be served.
STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT. “Then he said to them, ‘Therefore render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.’” (Matthew 22:21). So what is Jesus saying? Doesn’t everything belong to God? Yes — and God has a place for everything. Some of what He gives us goes to Caesar. Some must come back to the work of His church. And some goes to support the families He has given us. All belongs to God, and He has work for us to do with what He has given us in the home, in the church and in society.
LIFE QUOTE. “Do not be silent. You have the most positive, powerful, life-giving, and life-affirming message in the universe! It is a message of love for every sinner, i.e., everyone! It is a message of forgiveness for everyone and every sin. It is a message of the certain hope of a paradise whose reality surpasses the most beautiful of words.” Rev. Dr. James I. Lamb, former Executive Director of Lutherans For Life. A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life • lutheransforlife.org.
Prayer Requests
+ For Krista Clites (sister of Jamie Kohl), Lilli Slater (step-mother of Pastor), Marilyn Vogts, Marsha Wilkening, Karri Strack, Denise Spicer (daughter of Arlene McKee) and Corliss Harker who face health issues.
+ For those in assisted living facilities: Richard Andrus, Irma Bullinger, LaVera Vogts, Lorene Crouse, Duane Moddelmog, and Betty Colburn.
+ For our brothers and sisters who face persecution for faith in Christ.
+ For missionaries Michael and Shanna Hageman as they serve in Tanzania.
+ For those who battle addictions and/or are incarcerated, that they may know the peace and hope that only Jesus gives.
LIVESTREAM HELP - We are needing to train a third person on live streaming for Sunday Adult Bible Study and Worship service time. Please contact Brent 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.
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.
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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