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:  10:00 – 12:00 NOON  Tuesday thru Friday       

Church Phone:   359-2505 

Pastor Lauers Phone:     507-304-2402

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

***Please welcome Pastor Paul Lauer, from Lake Crystal, MN for filling in as our vacancy pastor.

As our vacancy pastor, you may call upon him for pastoral care at any time or in any need by emailing palauer@nullgmail.com  or by voice call    or    text message to 507-304-2402.

     In case of emergency be sure to CALL as emails and text messages will not be received until the next day.  

Immanuel Lutheran Church, Courtland, MN

Vacancy Pastor:  Rev. Paul Lauer

Principal:     Mr. Dan Erdman

Teachers:   Mr. Mark Dicke, Mrs. Stacy Reinhart, Mrs. Sue Erdman,   Mr. Ben Holten (a.m.), Mrs. Stacey Masrud (p.m.)

Pre-School Teachers:    Mrs. Jillian Van Ness   &   Cindy Wiederhoeft  (Fri.)

Bible School teachers:   Cindy Schultz, Superintendent;  Kathy Blank, Abby Havemeier

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 20, 2025 Easter Sunday

Order of Worship:    DS1, pg. 151ff   with communion

 

Theme:     “Our Living Savior”  

     

Scripture Readings:           Isaiah 65:17-25   

                                                 I Corinthians 15:19-26                                                                                     

                                                 Luke 24:1-12                                                                                         

 

Hymns:           457,     Hymn of Praise:  This is the Feast (page 155),

                        Sermon – 461 v. 1-4,     Offering – 461 v. 5-8,

                        Distribution – 633 & 469,     463

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Our Prayer Requests include: 

  • For grace to develop our relationship with Jesus Christ and be faithful witnesses.

 

2025 Easter Flowers

Irene Vogel in memory of my husband, Vernon Vogel.

 

Dave & Becky Wagner families in memory of Richard Wagner.

 

Joanne Bode and family in memory of Myron (Mike) Bode.

 

Paul & Sandy Gieseke in memory of Wayne & Opal Biehn, Terry Biehn, Jeannie Biehn.

 

Donna & Dale Voges in honor of Our Children and Grandchildren.

 

Immanuel-Lites in memory of our members who have gone to be with the Lord.

 

Krista Riggs in memory of Naomi Budahn, Ormund Bode, Nadine Bode, Anthony Bode.

 

Dale & Donna Voges in memory of Our Loved Ones in heaven.

 

Jerry & Gloria Fitzner in memory of All our loved ones that are gone to be with the                                                                                                               Lord.

Mark, Vanessa & Emma Drill in memory of Alvin & Ila Kastli, parents of Vanessa.

 

Reuben & Judy Bode in honor of Students attending Immanuel Lutheran School.

 

Sharon Johnson and family in memory of Our loved ones who have gone before us.

 

John & Joleen Berbrich in honor of our Grandchildren.

 

Joyce Brendes & family in memory of Gerald Brandes.

 

Margo Bode & family in memory of Donald Bode.

 

Judy Brandes and family in memory of Donald Brandes.

 

Bruce & Bonnie Hulke in honor of everyone who has fought and served for our                                                                                                    freedom.

Dan & Brenda Rosin family in memory of Harvey & Ardella Hulke.

 

Corey & Kelly Hulke

 

Dan & Brenda Rosin family in memory of Roger & Janet Rosin.

 

Gertrude Harmening in memory of Merlyn Harmening.

 

Janice Harmening & family in memory of Roman Harmening.

 

Paul & Sandy Gieseke in memory of Wilbur & Dorothy Gieseke.

 

John & Joleen Berbrich in honor of our great Grandchildren.

 

Randy & Sara Bode in honor of Travis & Laura Bode family.

 

Ken & Janice Drill in honor of our 60th anniversary.

 

Tim & Glenda Beeck in honor of family.

 

Tim & Glenda Beeck in memory of our loved ones who have gone before us.

 

ReJean Struss-Buck family in memory of Harold Struss, March 1975-March 2025,

                                                                                50 years ago.

Bonnie Bode & family in memory of Glenn Bode.

 

Randy & Sara Bode in honor of Eric & Kaitlyn Braesch family.

 

James Stein family in memory of Arleen Stein.

 

Scott & Kendra Hoffman in memory of Roger & Janet Rosin, Bonnie Cords,

                                                                                Paul Hoffman.

Riley Gieseke in memory of Grandpa Bode.

 

Lynn & Nancy Voges in honor of Our Grandchildren (Colt & Tatum Voges).

 

Lynn & Nancy Voges in memory of Lloyd & Naomi, and Michael.

 

Lynn & Nancy Voges in memory of Harold & Arline Voges.

 

The Gary Bode Family in memory of Chad Bode.

 

Gary Bode & family in memory of Karen Bode.

 

Gary Bode & family in memory of Louis & Evelyn Bode.

 

Gary Bode & family in memory of Karissa Bode.

 

Kelly and Melissa Bruns in memory of Virgil Bruns and Gary Stade.

 

Mrs. Kathy Blank in Loving Memory of Family and Friends.

 

Derek & Ashley Wahl in honor of our boys – Trenton & Trace.

 

Derek & Ashley Wahl in memory of our grandparents.

OUR SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK

SUN —           7:00      AM      Easter Sunrise Service with Communion

                      8:00         AM    Immanuel- Lites breakfast

                    10:30       AM      Easter Festival with Communion

TUES —         6:30       PM      Immanuel-Lites and Men’s Club meet

WED —          9:45        AM       Chapel

                     10:30        AM       Adult Bible Study

                     6:00        PM        Bible School

                     6:00        PM        Confirmation

SUN –          10:30        AM       Sunday Morning Service

                     11:45        AM       Quarterly Voters Meeting

                  

IN REVIEW “THAT WE MAY GROW”

  1. Worship attendance Palm Sunday/Confirmation Service 04/13/25 —  201
  2. Loose plate offering – $449.00, Mission Offering – $165.00
  3. Worship attendance Maundy Thursday Service 04/17/25 —  70
  4. Loose plate offering – $144.16, Mission Offering – $.00
  5. Worship attendance Good Friday Service 04/18/25 —  72
  6. Loose plate offering – $173.00, Mission Offering – $.00

      1. SERVING THE LORD IN OUR SERVICES

        1. Elder: Jeff Griebel  (507) 276-4409
        2. Head Usher: Travis Vogel           Assist. Head Usher:  Brad Fitzner
        3. Greeters:   April 20 – (Sunrise Service) Roger & Marla Kontak

                                    April 20 – (Easter Festival) Mark & Kathy Green

                                  April 27 –  Crystal Janssen family

                                  May   3 – (Sat.)  Paul  & Sandy Gieseke

        1. Organist/Pianist: Lisa Fischer  
        2. AV Coordinator: Vicky Harmening
        3. AV Operators:  April 20 – (Sunrise Service) Vicky Harmening

                                            April 20 – (Easter Festival)   Kathy Green

                                          April 27 – Glenda Beeck

        1. Altar Volunteers for April: Judy –R- Bode    
        2. Next committee to serve at funerals – #2

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  2. Announcements:

    1. Today, on the Lutheran Hour we listen to LH Speaker, Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler as he presents to us a message based from John 205-7 titled, “A Risen Christ and a Clean Room.”  The risen Christ has folded Death up and put it in its place.  Now Christ invites you to trust in Him and find place and purpose in His new creation.    Next week’s message is titled, “Through Locked Doors.”   Listen to The Lutheran Hour at 6:05 am Sunday, on WCCO – Minneapolis 830   or    listen on your computer:    lhm.org

     

    1. If you use a receiver to assist you in listening to the services, please drop them off in the basket in the entryway as you leave church.

     

    1. Next Sunday, April 27th we invite you to come and join us in song with the Worship Team who will lead our service. Come and lift you voices with the team!

     

    1. The Men’s Club and the Immanuel-Lites will be having their PORK CHOP DINNER Sun., May 4th from 11:00-1:00 pm. Because these two groups are small, we are in need of church members to help work at the dinner.  There is a signup sheet on the counter by the kitchen.  Please sign up if you’re willing to help.  Come for the fellowship and for the good food, too!

     

    1. The Immanuel-Lites will again be serving an Easter breakfast today.  Serving time is 8:00 -10:00 a.m. between services.  There will be a free will offering.  Everyone is invited!

        The Immanuel-Lites would like to thank the following members for ordering plants to help beautify our church this Easter morning.

         Flowers can be picked up after the 10:30 am service.  There is a list on the altar to locate where your flowers are inside the church.  

     

    1. Immanuel School is participating in Hy-Vee Fundraisers to raise money for the school. Please keep your Mankato grocery receipts and barcodes clipped from any Hy-Vee brand product from any store. There is a collection box on the counter across from the mailboxes and a poster on the bulletin board with more information. The school will receive cash for every receipt and barcode turned in. Thank you for your support!

     

    1. Keep up on PTL happenings by reading our Newsletter that is now posted on the bulletin board in the front of Church.  The Newsletter is new this year and comes out after our PTL meetings.  It is a great way to learn about things that PTL has going on.  Thank you for your continued support of our School. 
    2. Heads up!! Again this year we will be having a Rummage and Bake Sale at our school to raise money for the school on May 30th and May 31st. If you can help us in setting up, selling or tearing down, we would appreciate it. 

    If interested in helping, please text   Carol Abbas at 507-441-5825

    with your text number and you will be asked by text to help as needed. Thank you.  We will need many people to help so that it will be easy and fun for everyone.

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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 are 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 .

Thank you for supporting our Church and School through SCRIP!!