Immanuel Lutheran Church
Twenty-Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, November 17, 2024
10:30am Worship Service , Bulletin
Adult Bible Study, November 17, 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:
THANKS - to everyone who volunteered to help and those who brought food for last week’s Thanksgiving Dinner. It was another great meal and a wonderful opportunity for fellowship as we give thanks to our good and gracious God!
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.
THEOLOGY ON TAP - will be held next Sunday evening from 6:00 – 7:30 pm at Three Rings Brewery in McPherson. Pastor Slater will be leading this month’s study as we take a look at the Fourth Commandment using Luther’s Large Catechism.
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.
DECORATING - the church for the Advent and Christmas seasons will take place on Saturday, November 30th from 1:00-3:00 pm. Anyone who is able to make it is encouraged to come and help.
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.
SPECIAL SERVICES - The following Special Services will be offered over the next several weeks. These are all Wednesdays unless otherwise indicated.
Nov. 27th 9:00 am - Thanksgiving Matins Service
7:00 pm - Thanksgiving Eve Service
Dec. 4th 9:00 am - Midweek Advent Matins Service
7:00 pm - Midweek Advent Evening Service (dinner at 6:15)
Dec. 11th 9:00 am - Midweek Advent Matins Service
7:00 pm - Midweek Advent Evening Service (dinner at 6:15)
Dec. 18th 9:00 am - Midweek Advent Matins Service
7:00 pm - Midweek Advent Evening Service (dinner at 6:15)
Dec. 22nd (Sunday evening) Time TBD - Children’s Christmas Program
Dec. 24th (Tuesday) 6:30 pm - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service of
Readings and Carols
10:00 pm - Christmas Eve Divine Service
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.
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.
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), Ashley Jowers, 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.
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.
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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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