Announcements at Immanuel

WE WELCOME EVERYONE who has worshipped with us this morning, especially our guests. We hope you will be able to worship with us again soon.

THE CANDLELIGHTERS for this morning's worship service are Kendyl Koehler and Shelby Stelling. Next Sunday they will be Preston Koehler and Jared Bessmer.

WE REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS TODAY: Kenneth Christiansen, Marvin Koehler, Bernice Kumm, John Boyle, Norris Pfanstiel, Kevan Schuettler, Joan Schultze, Smoky Schultze, Dr. David Johnson, Kurt Guenther, LaVila Voss, Carole Reber, Shelly Hinds, Therese Swanson, and David Streich. If you have prayer requests for family or friends, please notify Pastor Emery or the church secretary to have them added and also when you want them removed.

REMINDER: If you plan to receive Holy Communion today, please register with the elders in the secretary's office before the worship service begins.

This Week at Immanuel

Today       8:30 Choir;        9:30 Worship with Holy Communion;      10:30 Sunday school and Bible Classes

Monday    1:00 Quilt Tying

Wednesday        3:45 Midweek & Confirmation Classes;      8:00 Voters' Meeting

Thursday       9:00 Bible Study

Next Sunday       9:30 Divine Worship;      10:30 Sunday School and Bible Classes;      11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. LYF Soup Dinner

SUNDAY SCHOOL AND ADULT BIBLE CLASS will be held this morning.

ADULT BIBLE CLASS ON SUNDAY MORNING: Last week we began a study of Islam. Please join us in the Fellowship Hall following worship services this morning as we learn about this religion and find out ways to present the pure message of Christ to them.

REMINDER: The 2016 Norfolk Circuit Lutheran Bible Institute entitled "Spiritual Warfare" continues today and next Sunday, January 17th & 24th with January 31st as a makeup date. The sessions run from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 416 W. Park Ave., Norfolk, NE and the cost is free. Today Rev. Leon Rosenthal will discuss the topic Christ v. World and next Sunday Rev. Michael Awe will discuss Christ v. Flesh.

MIDWEEK AND CONFIRMATION CLASSES will meet Wednesday afternoon at 3:45 p.m.

THE QUARTERLY VOTERS' MEETING will be held this Wednesday evening, January 20th, beginning at 8:00 p.m. At this meeting nomination for Synodical Offices will be made. If you have someone in mind for any of the positions, please plan to attend this meeting.

THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY will be held this Thursday morning at 9:00 a.m.

ALL SECRETARIES AND TREASURERS OF IMMANUEL'S ORGANIZATIONS are asked to please turn in their reports for the 2015 Annual Report to Denise as soon as possible, so that she can get the report printed and compiled. Thank You.

THE LYF ANNUAL SOUP DINNER will be held next Sunday, January 24th in the church fellowship hall. They will serve from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to attend and support the LYF.

PLEASE NOTE!! Next Sunday, January 24th, the Adult Bible Study will be held in the new fellowship hall in the education wing, due to the Soup Dinner being held in the regular

Fellowship hall. This is for one Sunday only!

WE WELCOME EVERYONE who has worshipped with us this morning, especially our guests. We hope you will be able to worship with us again soon.

THE CANDLE LIGHTERS for this morning's worship service are Brock Johnson and Ethan Pfanstiel. Next Sunday they will be Hailey Johnson and Kelly Schuettler.

WE REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS TODAY: Norris Pfanstiel, Bernice Kumm, Cindy Kumm, Kevan Schuettler, Joan Schultze, Smoky Schultze, Dr. David Johnson, Kurt Guenther, LaVila Voss, Carole Reber, Leonard Boggs, Shelly Hinds and Therese Swanson. If you have prayer requests for family or friends, please notify Pastor Emery or the church secretary to have them added or removed.

HOLY COMMUNION REMINDER: If you plan to receive Holy Communion today, please register with the elders in the secretary's office before the worship service begins.

This Week at Immanuel

Today 9:30 Worship with Holy Communion & Installation of Officers;      10:30 Sunday School and Bible Classes

Monday 1:00 Quilt Tying 

Wednesday  3:45 Midweek and Confirmation Classes

Thursday 9:00 Bible Study

Next Sunday 9:30 Divine Worship;      10:30 Sunday school and Bible Classes

QUILT TYING will resume tomorrow afternoon, January 4th at 1:00 p.m.

MIDWEEK & CONFIRMATION CLASSES will resume this Wednesday, January 6th at 3:45 pm.

BIBLE STUDY will be held on Thursday morning beginning at 9:00 a.m. Everyone is welcome to join us as we study next week's scripture readings.

DECEMBER SUNDAY SCHOOL PERFECT ATTENDANCE

The following students had perfect Sunday School attendance during the month of December:

Nursery------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -Cooper Kumm

1st Grade--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Addison von Rentzell

5th Grade--------------------------------------------------------Zaylah Pfanstiel and Tucker von Rentzell

6th Grade----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- Kenzie von Rentzell

7th Grade-------------------------------------------------Blake Bahr, Zach Huwaldt and Parker Johnson

8th Grade—-------------------------------Madeline Huwaldt, Mary Kahny, Landon & Logan Stelling

The average weekly attendance at Sunday School was 42. The total monthly offering was $55.50 with a weekly average offering of $13.88.

OFFERING ENVELOPES: If you have not already done so, please pick up your offering envelopes on the table in the rear of the church as you leave this morning. Also, if you did not receive any offering envelopes, please contact Jared Koehler or Denise Streich in the church office.

LUTHERAN BIBLE INSTITUTE: Weather permitting, Grace Lutheran Church in Norfolk will host The Norfolk Circuit 2016 Bible Institute on January 10th, 17th, and 24th from 1:30 – 4:30 each Sunday afternoon, with a make-up date of January 31st. The topic this year is a timely one: "Spiritual Warfare." We will have three presenters: Rev. Dan Feusse, Rev. Leon Rosenthal, and Rev. Michael Awe. Each will present one installment of the theme, teaching us how Christ has won the war against Satan, World, and Flesh. They will also teach us how Christ gives us strength in our daily battles against these enemies. Check out the insert in today's bulletin for more information. PLEASE NOTE: At this time the Plainview Circuit does not have a Bible Institute planned, so please make plans to attend the one in Norfolk, if you would like to attend a Bible Institute.

THE FIRST QUARTERLY ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD MEETINGS AND CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING OF 2016 will be held a week from Wednesday, January 13th. The board meetings meet at 7:30 p.m. followed by the council meeting at 8:30 p.m.

A CHRISTMAS LETTER has been received from Karen Schreiber and is posted on the bulletin board on the front entry of the church. If you would like to read it, feel free to do so at your convenience. It is printed on pink paper.

LOST AND FOUND: If anyone knows where the clear or green plastic plates that are used to put under the poinsettias, Easter lilies, and other plants to catch the water and protect the plant stands, etc. have been stored or if you know what has happened to them, please contact Denise in the church office and let her know. Thank you.

WE WELCOME EVERYONE who has worshipped with us this morning,

especially our guests. We invite you to worship with us again soon.

THE CANDLELIGHTERS this morning are Tyler von Rentzell and Shelby Stelling. Wednesday evening they will be Karli Ferry and Alex Alderson. Next Sunday will be Clay Johnson and Makayla Boyle.

WE REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS TODAY: Clarice Gansebom, Bernice Kumm, Norris Pfanstiel, Kevan Schuettler, Joan Schultze, Smoky Schultze, Dr. David Johnson, Kurt Guenther, LaVila Voss, Carole Reber, Earl Bahr, Betty Ruge and Shelly Hinds. We include a prayer for the family of Jim and Margaret Broekemeier, as their daughter, Sharon Rumsey entered God's eternal keeping last Tuesday evening. If you have prayer requests for family or friends, please notify either Pastor Emery or the church secretary to have them added and also when you want them removed. Also, if your loved one has moved from one facility to another or has returned home, please contact us so that Pastor knows where to go visit.

This Week at Immanuel

Today 9:30 Divine Worship

10:30 Sunday School and Bible Classes

Wednesday 3:45 Midweek & Confirmation Classes

7:00 Advent Worship Service led by the LYF

8:00 Fellowship hosted by the LYF

Saturday 9:00-11:30 Sunday School Christmas Program Practice (All Classes)

Next Sunday 8:30 Choir 9:30 Worship with Holy Communion

10:30 Sunday School and Bible Classes 4:00 Preschool Christmas Program

MIDWEEK AND CONFIRMATION CLASSES will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 3:45 p.m.

THE LADIES AID has a table set up in the rear of the fellowship hall with Christmas Cards available for sale. If interested, please check them out.

ADVENT WORSHIP SERVICES LED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE LYF will be held on Wednesday evening beginning at 7:00 p.m.

THE FELLOWSHIP HOUR following the Advent worship service will be hosted by the members of the LYF.

SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM PRACTICE will be held next Saturday morning, December 19th from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. This practice is for all Sunday School students including 3 year-olds, 4 year-olds, Preschool and Kindergarten thru the 8th grade.

IT HAS COME TO THE ATTENTION OF THE SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT AND SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS that the Sunday School Students are all very hungry during the Saturday morning Christmas Program Practice, so they have decided to take a break during practice to have a snack. The snack for yesterday was taken care of, but we still need volunteers to provide approximately 8 dozen rolls or donuts for next Saturday, December 19th. A sign-up sheet is posted in the rear of the church for anyone wishing to help out and donate. If you could help donate rolls or donuts, it would be very much appreciated.

THE PRESCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM will be held next Sunday afternoon, December 20th, beginning at 4:00 p.m. All members of Immanuel are invited to attend.

REMEMBERING OUR COLLEGE STUDENTS: We still need $220.00 to provide Subway gift cards to our college students. This is our effort to remember them during their final exams!

SINCE JOAN AND SMOKY SCHULTZE HAVE RETURNED HOME, the LWML is organizing an effort to provide supper for the two of them for a while. If you desire to help provide a supper, please sign up on the sheet on the ledge below the bulletin boxes at the back of church. (There are no allergies to consider.) Thank you.

THANK YOU SO MUCH for your generous support of my trip to Haiti! I look forward to sharing stories with you when I get back! I truly appreciate your support! Morgan Brummels

WE WELCOME EVERYONE who has worshipped with us this morning, especially our guests. We hope you will be able to worship with us again soon.

THE CANDLE LIGHTERS for this morning's worship service are Curtis Kralicek and Ethan Pfanstiel. Wednesday evening they will be Tucker Timmerman and Kelly Schuettler. Next Sunday they will be Tyler von Rentzell and Shelby Stelling.

WE REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS TODAY: Clarice Gansebom, Norris Pfanstiel, Bernice Kumm, Kevan Schuettler, Joan Schultze, Smokey Schultze, Dr. David Johnson, Kurt Guenther, LaVila Voss, Carole Reber, Sharon Rumsey, Earl Bahr, Bev Felber, Don Felber, Betty Ruge and Shelly Hinds. We also include a prayer for the family of Mike Stanosheck, who entered God's eternal keeping last week. If you have prayer requests for family or friends, please notify Pastor Emery or the church secretary to have them added or removed.

PARENTS OF SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENTS PLEASE TAKE NOTE!!! During the month of December, Sunday school will be dismissed at 11:45 a.m. rather than at 11:30 a.m. so that they have time to get their lessons completed in addition to practicing their Christmas Program music. Thank You.

HOLY COMMUNION REMINDER: If you plan to receive Holy Communion today, please register with the elders in the secretary's office before the worship service begins.

POINSETTIAS!! If you like to donate a live poinsettia to decorate the church, we need to have them here at church by December 11th. Please label them so that you can than take them home after the January 3rd worship service. Thank You!

THE MEMBERS OF THE LADIES AID have a table set up in the rear of the fellowship hall with Christmas Cards available for sale. If interested, please check them out.

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM PRACTICE will be held on Saturday, December 12th and 19th from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. with one final run through during the Sunday School hour on Sunday, December 20. The Last Saturday practice, on December 19th is the ONLY practice the 3 year olds, 4 year olds, and preschool age children will need to be at. Kindergarten thru 8th grade children will be needed at all of the practices. We have started practicing the music for the program and will continue to learn the songs in the Sunday School hour. Thank You, Kristie and Curtis

This Week at Immanuel

Today 9:30 Worship with Holy Communion

10:30 Sunday School and Bible Classes

Tuesday 6:00 LWML Christmas

Wednesday 3:45 Midweek and Confirmation Classes

7:00 Advent Worship Service—Please Note Time!!

8:00 Fellowship Hour hosted by Morgan Brummels & family

Thursday 9:00 Bible Study

12:00 Ladies Aid Christmas Potluck

Saturday 9:00-11:30 Sunday School Christmas Program Practice Grades K-8

Next Sunday 9:30 Divine Worship

10:30 Sunday school and Bible Classes

SINCE JOAN AND SMOKEY SCHULTZE HAVE RETURNED HOME, the LWML is organizing an effort to provide supper for the two of them for a while. If you desire to help provide a supper, please sign up on the sheet on the ledge below the bulletin boxes at the back of church. (There are no allergies to consider.) Thank You!

CONFIRMATION STUDENTS AND PARENTS TAKE NOTE!! Church attendance for confirmation includes the extra Wednesday evening services during Advent as well as Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve, in addition to the Sunday morning worship services.

REMINDER—The Norfolk Men's Chorus annual Christmas Concert "Christmas Through the Ages" will be held this afternoon at 3:00 p.m. at the Johnny Carson Theater. Suggested ticket donations are adult - $6.00 and children 12 and under - $4.00. All Proceeds go to Good Neighbors.

CHRISTMAS COOKIE SALE: The Osmond United Methodist Women will be hosting their annual Christmas Cookie Sale, Tea Room and Christmas Rummage Room at the Osmond United Methodist Church fellowship hall on Friday, December 11th from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Here is your opportunity to purchase your Christmas cookies and candies!!

MR. LOWELL KOEHN passed away in Lincoln, Nebraska last Tuesday, December 1st. Memorial services were held last Friday in Lincoln. If you would like to send Marian a card, her mailing address is as follows:

Mrs. Lowell Koehn

9169 Round Hill Drive

Lincoln, NE 68526

NOVEMBER SUNDAY SCHOOL PERFECT ATTENDANCE

The following students had perfect Sunday School attendance during the month of November:

Kindergarten-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dawson Gansebom

1st Grade-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Addison von Rentzell

3rd Grade---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Cody Gansebom

4th Grade---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Anna Kahny

5th Grade-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cali Gutz, Tucker von Rentzell

6th Grade---------------------------------------------------------------------Mason Gansebom, Kenzie von Rentzell

7th Grade----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Blake Bahr, Connor Gutz

8th Grade—---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Joshua Gansebom

The average weekly attendance at Sunday School was 44. The total monthly offering was $61.05 with a weekly average offering of $12.21.

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MIKE STANOSHECK will be held, here at Immanuel, at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 8th. Visitation will be held Monday evening, December 7th from 5 – 7 P.M., also here at Immanuel

WE WELCOME EVERYONE who has worshipped with us this morning, especially our guests. We invite you to worship with us again soon.

THE CANDLELIGHTERS this morning are Brock Johnson and Brenden Hille. Thanksgiving morning they will be Hailey Johnson and Paige Johnson. Next Sunday will be Kendyl Koehler and Alex Kumm.

HOLY BAPTISM: Today, we welcome Shailey Marie Orr, infant daughter of Justin and Leah Orr into God's family, as she will be baptized during our worship service. Shailey's sponsors are Bryan Manzer, Bryce & Tracy Dennis and Aaron & Jenny von Rentzell. We welcome Shailey into our family of faith.

WE REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS TODAY: Clarice Gansebom, Bernice Kumm, Norris Pfanstiel, Kevan Schuettler, Joan Schultze, Smokey Schultze, Tyler von Rentzell, Sharon Rumsey, Kurt Guenther, LaVila Voss, Carole Reber, Earl Bahr, Bev Felber, Don Felber, Betty Ruge and Shelly Hinds. If you have prayer requests for family or friends, please notify either Pastor Emery or the church secretary to have them added and also when you want them removed. Also, if your loved one has moved from one facility to another or has returned home, please contact us so that Pastor knows where to go visit.

AS IN PAST YEARS, WE WILL AGAIN BE COLLECTING ITEMS FOR THE OSMOND FOOD PANTRY ON THANKSGIVING. A table will be set up in the rear of the church for you to put your items on, if you don't feel you are able to bring them to the front of the church during the specified time in the worship service. You may also bring items next Sunday, if you are unable to bring them Thursday.

This Week at Immanuel

Today 9:30 Divine Worship       10:30 Sunday School and Bible Classes

Monday 1:00 Quilt Tying

Wednesday 3:45 NO Midweek & Confirmation Classes

Thursday 9:30 Thanksgiving Worship Service

Friday Secretary out of the office

Next Sunday 9:30 Divine Worship       10:30 Sunday School and Bible Classes

QUILT TYING will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1:00 p.m.

MIDWEEK AND CONFIRMATION CLASSES will not be held on Wednesday afternoon as there is an early school dismissal.

THANKSGIVING DAY WORSHIP SERVICES will be held on Thursday morning beginning at 9:30 a.m.

THE SECRETARY WILL BE OUT OF THE OFFICE ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY OF THIS WEEK.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! The Ladies Aid/LWML Bazaar will be held on Friday, December 4th, at the Church Fellowship Hall from 11:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Watch next Sunday's bulletin for more information.

THE LADIES AID has a table set up in the rear of the fellowship hall with Christmas Cards available for sale. If interested, please check them out.

LORRENE SCHULTZE will observe her 95th birthday next Saturday, November 28th. If you would like to send her a card, her mailing address is:

Lorrene Schultze

% Plainview Manor Rm #215

P.O. Box 219

Plainview, NE 68769

THE NORFOLK MEN'S CHORUS will present their annual Christmas Concert "Christmas Through the Ages" at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 6th at the Johnny Carson Theater. Suggested ticket donations are adults- $6.00 and children 12 & under - $4.00. Tickets are available from any chorus member (Paul Kumm from our congregation), Abbey Book Store, Lou's Thriftway, and Companion Animal Veterinary Clinic. All proceeds go to Good Neighbors.

WE WELCOME EVERYONE who has worshipped with us this morning, especially our guests.  We hope you will be able to worship with us again soon.

THE CANDLELIGHTERS for this morning's worship service are Hannah Gutz and Marina De La Cruz. Next Sunday they will be Brock Johnson and Brenden Hille.

WE REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS TODAY: Clarice Gansebom, Bernice Kumm, Norris Pfanstiel, Kevan Schuettler, Joan Schultze, Marlin Schultze, Sharon Rumsey, Kurt Guenther, LaVila Voss, Carole Reber, Earl Bahr, Bev Felber, Don Felber, Shelly Hinds and Betty Ruge, sister of Nyla Kuhl. If you have prayer requests for family or friends, please notify Pastor Emery or the church secretary to have them added and also when you want them removed.

HOLY BAPTISM: Today, we welcome Tripp Justin Koehler, infant son of Justin and Christy Koehler, into God's family, as he will be baptized during our worship service. Tripp's sponsors are Carl and Crystal Hoffman. We welcome Tripp into our family of faith.

REMINDER: If you plan to receive Holy Communion today, please register with the elders in the secretary's office before the worship service begins.

THE QUILTERS will meet Monday afternoon at 1:00 p.m.

MIDWEEK AND CONFIRMATION CLASSES will meet Wednesday afternoon at 3:45 p.m.

THE LWML will meet this Wednesday, November 18th at 7:30 p.m. Please note that this is one week early, due to Thanksgiving.

THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY will be held this Thursday morning at 9:00 a.m.

THANK YOU to everyone who came to help clean the church last week. Your willingness to help is very much appreciated.

This Week at Immanuel

Today 8:30 Choir       9:30 Worship with Holy Communion       10:30 Sunday school and Bible Classes

Monday 1:00 Quilt Tying

Wednesday 3:45-5:30 Midweek and Confirmation Classes       7:30 LWML

Thursday 9:00 Bible Study

Next Sunday 9:30 Divine Worship       10:30 Sunday School and Bible Classes       10:30 Windsor Loin Dinner final report

SUNDAY SCHOOL AND ADULT BIBLE CLASS will be held this morning.

THE 3RD THRU 8TH GRADE SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENTS will be singing in church next Sunday. Please have your students in church by 9:15 a.m. We will be practicing this morning during the Sunday School hour.

A MEETING WILL BE HELD NEXT SUNDAY MORNING FOLLOWING THE WORSHIP SERVICE to give the final report for the Windsor Loin Dinner and to distribute the funds from the proceeds.

THE GOLGOTHA LUTHERAN CHURCH HARVEST DINNER is being held today from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Golgotha Fellowship Hall. They will serve Swiss steak, mashed potatoes, sweet corn, and a variety of salads and great tasting homemade desserts. The costs are $10.00 for adults, K-6 are $6.00 and preschool aged children and under are free. Also, there will be children's activities downstairs after they are done eating.

THE ST. PAUL (VENUS ) HUNTER'S BREAKFAST will continue today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. They are serving pancakes, sausages, soup and sandwiches. There will be a free will donation to benefit Henley and Drake Mitteis, infant twins of Bryce and Kelsey Mitteis. Additional funding applied for from antelope/Knox Chapter of Thrivent Financial.

A NEW QUARTER OF SUNDAY SCHOOL will begin in December. There is a sign-up sheet at the back of the church if you are interested in teaching Sunday School.

PREPARATIONS ARE BEGINNING FOR THE CHRISTMAS PROGRAM. If your children are going to be able to be in the Christmas Eve program, please let Kristie or Curtis know.

AS IN PAST YEARS, WE WILL AGAIN BE COLLECTING ITEMS FOR THE OSMOND FOOD PANTRY ON THANKSGIVING. A table will be set up in the rear of the church for you to put your items, if you don't feel able to bring them to the front of the church during the worship service.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD BOXES must be brought back to church by next Sunday, November 22nd, so they can be delivered to Norfolk in time.

WE WELCOME EVERYONE who has worshipped with us this morning,  especially our guests. We invite you to worship with us again soon.

THE CANDLELIGHTERS this morning are Erica Slagle and Makayla Boyle. Next Sunday will be Hannah Gutz and Marina Del La Cruz.

HOLY BAPTISM: Today, we welcome Daphne Eva Koehler, infant daughter of Mark and Kate Koehler into God's family, as she will be baptized during our worship service. Daphne's sponsors are Nick & Gina Utecht and Landon & Elisha Koehler.

WE REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS TODAY: Clarice Gansebom, Bernice Kumm, Norris Pfanstiel, Kevan Schuettler, Joan Schultze, Smokey Schultze, Tyler von Rentzell, Sharon Rumsey, Kurt Guenther, LaVila Voss, Carole Reber, Earl Bahr, Bev Felber, Don Felber, and Shelly Hinds. If you have prayer requests for family or friends, please notify either Pastor Emery or the church secretary to have them added and also when you want them removed. Also, if your loved one has moved from one facility to another or has returned home, please contact us so that Pastor knows where to go visit.

QUILT TYING will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON BIBLE STUDY will be held this Wednesday, November 11th, at 1:30 p.m. at the home of Vickie Emery.

MIDWEEK AND CONFIRMATION CLASSES will be held on Wednesday afternoon from 3:45 – 5:30 p.m.

BIBLE STUDY will be held Thursday morning at 9:00 a.m.

THE LADIES AID will meet this Thursday afternoon, November 12th at 2:00 p.m. Ladies, please remember to bring goodies to pack in the cheer boxes at this meeting.

This Week at Immanuel

Today 9:30 Divine Worship

10:30 Sunday School and Bible Classes

Monday 1:00 Quilt Tying

Wednesday 1:30 Bible Study at Vickie Emery' home;      3:45 Midweek & Confirmation Classes

6:30 Hunter's Worship Service

Thursday 9:00 Thursday morning Bible Study

2:00 Ladies Aid

6:30 Fall Church Cleaning

Friday 8:30 Fall Church Cleaning

Next Sunday 8:30 Choir;     9:30 Worship with Holy Communion

10:30 Sunday School and Bible Classes

THE HARVEST DINNER 2015 AT GOLGOTHA will be held next Sunday, November 15, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Golgotha Fellowship Hall. They will serve Swiss steak, mashed potatoes, sweet corn, and a variety of salads and great tasting homemade desserts. The costs are $10.00 for adults, K-6 grade are $6.00 and preschool aged children and under are free. Also, there will be children's activities downstairs after they are done eating.

A HUNTER'S WORSHIP SERVICE will be held this Wednesday evening, November 11th at 6:30 p.m. Please invite your friends in the community to join us in worshipping our Lord before the opening weekend of deer season.

A NEW QUARTER OF SUNDAY SCHOOL will begin in December. There is a sign-up sheet at the back of the church if you are interested in teaching Sunday School.

THE 3RD THRU 8TH GRADE SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENTS will be singing in church on Sunday, November 22nd. Please have your students in church that day by 9:15 a.m. We will be practicing during the Sunday School hour next Sunday, November 15th, so please have your children here to practice.

PREPARATIONS ARE BEGINNING FOR THE CHRISTMAS PROGRAM. If your children are going to be able to be in the Christmas Eve program, please let Kristie or Curtis know.                           

THERE'S STILL TIME TO BUY TICKETS FOR THE BIG MISSION EVENT to be held Sunday, November 15, at Divots Conference Center. Sponsored by Servants of the Savior, from Christ Lutheran Church, Norfolk, the Event will have a live and silent auction, with all proceeds raised going towards Orphan Grain Train and various mission projects. Gary Thies, LC-MS Mission Development Counselor will b3e serving as Master of Ceremonies and also be the featured speaker for the evening. The Big Mission Event begins with a 5:00 p.m. social hour, followed by a 6:00 p.m. dinner. Tickets are available for a donation of $50 per person from Christ Lutheran Church, 605 South Fifth Street, Norfolk (371-1210). No tickets will be sold at the door.

THE LONG YELLOW AND ORANGE EXTENSION CORDS ARE MISSING FROM THE JANITORS ROOM. If you used or borrowed them or put them somewhere else, please return them as they are needed to plug in the vacuum cleaners when cleaning.

LADIES--There are many cake pans, bowls, containers and pie plates on the table in the kitchen that are left from the Windsor Loin Dinner, funerals, senior dinner and other events held here at church.  Please check them out as soon as possible, so that we can get the tables cleaned off before the bazaar and other church events.  Even if you don't remember leaving something in the kitchen, please check them out, as you may have forgotten about them.  Thank You.

FALL CHURCH CLEANING--Fall Church Cleaning will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, November 12th and at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, November 13th.  The following members of Immanuel are asked to please come and help clean:   Michelle Beacom, Linda Gutz, Kathy Johannsen, Lisa Johnson, Jenny Johnson, Debbi Johnson, Pam Johnson, Jessica Johnson, Donna Kahny, Patti Ketelsen, Lori Koehler, Amanda Koehler, Janice Koehler, (Mrs. Kevin), Robin Koehler, Lisa Kralicek, Linda Krohn, Jessica Kruse, Jackie Kruse, Nyla Kuhl, Adrian Krienert, Erin Kumm, Gloria Kumm, Joan Kumm, Cindy Kumm, Tina Kumm, Sherry Kumm, Rebecca Lambrecht, Brenda Lind, Regina Lorenz, Connie Lorenz, Beth Manzer, Lea McKenna, Barbara Petersen, Bev Pfanstiel, Amber Pfanstiel, Cleo Pfanstiel, Janet Pfanstiel, Amy Reimers, Debra Schuettler, Ashley Koehler.  PLEASE NOTE:  If you cannot come and help clean on either of these dates, please contact Bev Pfanstiel at 402-360-1678 or Denise Streich in the church office at 402-748-3301 to aet up a time that works for you.  You may also come anytime during the day on Thursday, if you make arrangements.  If you cannot come at all, please get someone to come and work in your place.  ALSO, if you name was on the list last fall and you could not come to help OR if your name is not on this list and you feel that you are able to come and help clean, please feel free to come and help out.  ALSO, if you name is on this list and you feel that you can no longer help clean, please contact Denise, so that your name can be taken off of the cleaning list.  THANK YOU.

WE WELCOME EVERYONE who has worshipped with us this morning, especially our guests. We invite you to worship with us again soon.

THE CANDLELIGHTERS this morning are Ryley Kumm and Alex Alderson. Next Sunday will be Cierra Pfanstiel and Makayla Boyle.

SUNDAY SCHOOL AND BIBLE CLASSES will be held this morning following the morning worship service.                             

This Week at Immanuel

Today     9:30 Divine Worship;    10:30 Sunday school and Bible Classes

Wednesday       Bulletin Printed; 7:30 LWML

Thursday 9:00 Thursday morning Bible Study;     Secretary out of office

Friday Secretary out of office

Saturday 4:00 Adrian Kumm and Chris Krienert Wedding

Next Sunday 9:30 Worship with Holy Communion;     10:30 Sunday School and Bible Classes

WE REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS TODAY: Bernice Kumm, Todd Prince, Kevan Schuettler, Ronda Wiese, Myron Kiichler, Benjamin Sauser, Kurt Guenther, Pastor Jacob, Ruth Groothuis and LaVila Voss. We also include a prayer for Adrian Kumm and Chris Krienert, who plan to be married, here at Immanuel, next Saturday. If you have prayer requests for family or friends, please notify either Pastor Emery or the church secretary to have them added and also when you want them removed. Also, if your loved one has moved from one facility to another or has returned home, please contact us so that Pastor knows where to go visit. Thank you.

HOLY BAPTISM: Today, we welcome Carter Paul Gansebom, infant son of Tyler and Tiffany Gansebom, into God's family, as he will be baptized during our worship service. Carter's sponsors are Jared and Amanda Koehler. We welcome Carter into our family of faith.

SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENTS PROBE "The Case of the Burning Coal: Isaiah Sees the Lord" today. God's Word calls us to repentance. Christ—the Word made flesh – restores us to life. Discuss, "How can your mouth cause you to sin? How did God restore Isaiah any you?"

THE SUMMER QUARTER IS HERE FOR OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL. We are in need of a teacher for the 6th thru 8th grades for the month of August. There is a sign-up sheet at the back of the church. Please keep in mind that the fall quarter of Sunday school will be starting in September and we are now looking for teacher for that quarter. If you have any questions, talk to Kristie or Curtis. Thank You!!

PLEASE NOTE! Next Sunday's bulletin will be printed on Wednesday, July 29th, as the secretary will be out of town on Thursday and Friday of this week.

TIME CAPSULE: A card table is set up in the rear of the church with all of the items that our congregation had in the time capsule that was dug up for the Q125. If you would like to see those items, please stop and take a look, but please do not take any of the items. Thank you.

THE LWML will meet this Wednesday, July 29th at 7:30 p.m.

THANK YOU to everyone who came to help mow the church cemetery last week. Your willingness to help is very much appreciated.

REMEMBER THRIVENT? It's still there and still has money for health needs or congregation projects. Do you know of a need in Osmond where we could help? Please contact Sarah Trowbridge for more information.

IF YOU HAVE EXTRA SWEET CORN THIS YEAR, the Windsor Loin Dinner Committee would appreciate it if you would freeze some extra packages for the Windsor Loin Dinner in October. If you have any questions, you may contact one of the following dinner committee members:

Chairwomen: Paula Gutz and Jane Brummels

Co-Chairwomen: Jenny Wingert and Sandy Brummels

A MEETING OF ALL 5TH THRU 8TH GRADE MIDWEEK AND CONFIRMATION STUDENTS AND PARENTS will be held following Bible Study at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 9th. Midweek and Confirmation classes are scheduled to begin on August 19th. If you cannot attend this meeting, please contact Pastor Emery before classes begin.

WE EXTEND A WARM WELCOME TO NANCY SCHWANKE, as she has transferred her church membership to Immanuel from Grace Lutheran Church, Wayne Nebraska. Welcome to Immanuel!

PASTOR EMERY WILL BE STARTING AN ADULT INFORMATION/NEW MEMBER CLASS in the near future. If you, or someone you know would be interested, please contact Pastor Emery. The dates and times to be determined.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: A Mission Trip meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 6th beginning at 7:00 p.m.

WE WELCOME EVERYONE who has worshipped with us this morning, especially our guests.  We hope you will be able to worship with us again soon.

THE CANDLELIGHTERS for this morning's worship service are Caleb Krohn and Haven Schultze.  Next Sunday they will be Ryley Kumm and Alex Alderson.

WE REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS TODAY: Deb Broekemeier, Jim Broekemeier, Jr., Bernice Kumm, Norris Pfanstiel, Todd Prince, Beulah Rokahr, Kevan Schuettler, Ronda Wiese, Myron Kiichler, Kurt Guenther, Paul Emery, Pastor Jacob, Benjamin Sauser, Dee Reed, Lavila Voss, Leila Kumm's sister, and Gerardo Herrera. If you have prayer requests for family or friends, please notify Pastor Emery or the church secretary to have them added and also when you want them removed.

REMINDER: If you plan to receive Holy Communion today, please register with the elders in the secretary's office before the worship service begins.

SUNDAY SCHOOL AND ADULT BIBLE CLASS will be held this morning.

SUNDAY SCHOOL TODAY: The investigation for this week is "The case of the Little Coat: Hannah's Prayer." God cares and provides for the humble and lowly. Parent might ask, "How does God respond to your prayers? Who could you pray for?"

This Week at Immanuel

Today    9:30 Worship with Holy Communion;     10:30 Sunday school and Adult Bible Class;

Wednesday    1:30 Wednesday afternoon Bible Study at Carleen Gutz's home;     8:00 Voters' Meeting

Thursday     9:00 Bible Study;     6:30 Cemetery Mowing

Next Sunday      9:30 Divine Worship;     10:30 Sunday school and Bible Classes

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON BIBLE STUDY will be held at 1:30 p.m. this Wednesday at the home of Carleen Gutz.

THE QUARTERLY VOTERS' MEETING will be held on Wednesday evening, July 22nd at 8:00 p.m.

THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY will be held this Thursday morning at 9:00 a.m.

PASTOR EMERY will be starting an Adult Information/New Member Class in the near future. If you, or someone you know would be interested, please contact Pastor Emery. The dates and times to be determined.

THE LWML MITE BOX is on the stand by the bulletin boxes. We continue to collect for our Mission Projects and invite anyone to share your coins with us. We appreciate your donation to mites.

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE who came to help mow the cemetery last week. We appreciate your willingness to help mow, especially in the hot, humid weather.

CEMETERY MOWING will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 23rd. The following members are asked to please come and help mow:

      Greg Pfanstiel        Randy Pfanstiel        Brad Schultze        Tim Schultze

      James Pfanstiel      Loren Poellot           Dennis Schultze     Mike Slagle

      Kevin Pfanstiel       Kent Schuettler       Greg Schultze        Ross Stelling

If you cannot come Thursday evening, you may come anytime on Wednesday or during the day on Thursday , but please contact your chairman, so that he knows who came to help mow, so that your name is not put on the list next time. Thank you. Alton Streich, Chairman------748-3810

A LOT OF CONTAINERS AND PANS have accumulated in the kitchen from various occasions, funerals, Easter breakfast, dinners, VBS, etc. Please stop and check to see if any of them are yours.

WE WELCOME EVERYONE who has worshipped with us this morning, especially our guests. We invite you to worship with us again soon.

THE CANDLELIGHTERS this morning are Clay and Makenzie Johnson. Next Sunday will be Caleb Krohn and Haven Schultze.

SUNDAY SCHOOL AND BIBLE CLASSES will be held this morning following the morning worship service.

This Week at Immanuel

Today     8:00 Divine Worship;   9:00 Sunday school and Bible Classes

Wednesday    7:30 Administrative Board Meetings;   8:30 Church Council Meeting

Thursday    9:00 Thursday morning Bible Study

Next Sunday    9:30 Worship with Holy Communion;   10:30 Sunday School and Bible Classes

WE REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS TODAY: Deb Broekemeier, Jim Broekemeier, Jr., Bernice Kumm, Todd Prince, Beulah Rokahr, Kevan Schuettler, Ronda Wiese, Myron Kiichler, Dee Reed, Benjamin Sauser, Gerardo Herrera, Paul Emery, Kurt Guenther, Pastor Jacob and Ruth Groothuis. We also include a prayer for Mr. & Mrs. Kyle Schumacher, nee Emily Brummels, who were united in marriage, here at Immanuel, yesterday. If you have prayer requests for family or friends, please notify either Pastor Emery or the church secretary to have them added and also when you want them removed. Also, if your loved one has moved from one facility to another or has returned home, please contact us so that Pastor knows where to go visit. Thank you.

TODAY IN SUNDAY SCHOOL, students look into "The Case of the Scarlet Cord" Rehab Believes." No matter what sins we may have committed, God delivers us, through repentance and faith, from destruction and eternal death. Consider discussing, "How did God rescue the spies? How has He rescued us?"

THE SUMMER QUARTER IS HERE FOR OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL. We are in need of a teacher for the 6th thru 8th grades for the month of August. There is a sign-up sheet at the back of the church. Please keep in mind that the fall quarter of Sunday school will be starting in September and we are now looking for teacher for that quarter. If you have any questions, talk to Kristie or Curtis. Thank You!!

ALL ADMINISTRATIVE BOARDS will meet this Wednesday evening, July15th at 7:30 p.m. followed by the CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING at 8:30 p.m.

A SPECIAL THANK-YOU to those who made pies and/or helped serve at the Q125 Pie/Polka afternoon. We served about 385 people, and the pie and ice cream was enjoyed by everyone.

CEMETERY MOWING will be held Monday evening, July 13th, at 6:30 p.m. The following members are asked to please come and help mow:

Larry Krohn        Scott Kumm        Brian Lorenz      Dave Kruse       Stan Kumm        Dale Lorenz      Mark Kumm       Steve Kumm       Tim Oltjenbruns

Marvin Kumm       Todd Kumm       Robert Petersen

If you cannot come Monday evening, you may come Sunday afternoon or evening or during the day on Monday, but please contact your chairman, so that he knows who came to help mow, so that your name is not put on the list the next time.      Thank you, Chairman, Mike Stanosheck-----748-3843

THE CONGREGATION IS INVITED to the installation of DAVID CASEY-MOTLEY as Vicar at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Spencer, NE on Sunday, July 19 at 6:30 pm. Vicar Casey-Motley is the son-in-law of Don Gutz.

WE WELCOME EVERYONE who has worshipped with us this morning, especially our guests.

We hope you will be able to worship with us again soon.

THE CANDLELIGHTERS for this morning's worship service are Cierra Pfanstiel and Alex Kumm.  Next Sunday they will be Erica Slagle and Caitlin Kumm.

WE REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS TODAY: Bernice Kumm, Cleo Pfanstiel, Norris Pfanstiel, Todd Prince, Beulah Rokahr, Ronda Wiese, Myron Kiichler, Benjamin Sauser, Dee Reed and Gerardo Herrera. If you have prayer requests for family or friends, please notify Pastor Emery or the church secretary to have them added and also when you want them removed.

HOLY BAPTISM: Today, we welcome Braxton Ray Stelling, infant son of Matthew and Lacy Stelling, into God's family, as he will be baptized during our worship service. Braxton's sponsors are Abby Brunckhorst and Eric and Meleah Koehlmoos. We welcome Braxton into our family of faith.

REMINDER: If you plan to receive Holy Communion today, please register with the elders in the secretary's office before the worship service begins.

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO DONATE ITEMS FOR THE IN-GATHERING FOR THE LWML CONVENTION to be held in Des Moines, IA, this week. The items are going to be packed up later today.

THE ELDERS, CHAIRMAN, VICE CHAIRMAN AND CARILLON COMMITTEE will meet in the back of church for a quick review of the information provided by the Schulmerich Carillon representative.

SUNDAY SCHOOL AND ADULT BIBLE CLASS will be held this morning.

This Week at Immanuel

Today       9:30 Worship with Holy Communion;      10:30 Sunday school and Adult Bible Class;

Monday    6:30 Cemetery Mowing

Tuesday   9:00 Tuesday Morning Bible Study

Wednesday    1:30 Wednesday afternoon Bible Study at Leoma Fuelberth's home

Next Sunday    9:30 Divine Worship;     10:30 Sunday school and Bible Classes               

CEMETERY MOWING will be held tomorrow, Monday evening, June 22nd, at 6:30 p.m. The following members are asked to please come and help mow:

Jerry Johnson       Dwight Kahny       Doug Koehler       Kevin Koehler

Michael Johnson   Doug Ketelsen      Jared Koehler       Paul Koehler

Nicholas Johnson  Dean Koehler       Justin Koehler       Rick Koehler

If you cannot come Monday evening, you may come anytime on Sunday or during the day on Monday, but please contact your chairman, so that he knows who came to help mow, so that your name is not put on the list next time. Thank you. Mike Stanosheck, Chairman------748-3843

TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY will be held this Tuesday morning at 9:00 a.m.

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON BIBLE STUDY will be held at 1:30 p.m. this Wed. at Leoma Fuelberth's.

IF YOU DON'T ALREADY HAVE YOUR FATHER'S DAY PLANS MADE, why not plan to attend the Benefit for Bobbie Starkel-Bell today from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Christ Lutheran School, 511 S. 5th St., Norfolk, NE. The day will include a meal of pulled pork sandwiches, a silent auction, and a raffle for an iPad 2. Many of you may know Bobbie, as she works in the Heart Cath. Lab or room at Faith Regional and is going through her second round of cancer. The fundraiser is to help cover medical expenses as she has been diagnosed with Mestastic Breast Cancer. The event is being supplemented by Thrivent Financial.

Q125 PIE SOCIAL: Our Church Ladies will be serving Pie, Coffee, Iced Tea and water at the Polka Pie Social at the City Hall during the Q125 on Saturday, June 27th from 2 – 5 p.m. A sign-up sheet is on the table in the back of church for pie donations. Any questions, please call Lois Koehler at 748-3187.

THE SUMMER QUARTER IS HERE FOR OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL. We are in need of three teachers each Sunday throughout the summer. There is a sign-up sheet at the back of the church. You are able to pick any Sunday, or two, that would work best for you. Anyone can teach...the kids need all of us. Come be a part of our Sunday school! If you have any questions, talk to Kristie or Curtis. Thank You !!

WOULD YOU BE WILLING TO SHARE YOUR FAVORITE QUILT(S) FOR THE Q125 QUILT SHOW on Friday and Saturday, June 26-27? If so, please contact Barb Reineke @ 748-3612 for details.

IF ANYONE BORROWED THE TWO MIRRORS in the storeroom in the new addition, could you please return them as soon as possible?

A LOT OF CONTAINERS AND PANS have accumulated in the kitchen from various occasions, funerals, Easter breakfast, dinners, VBS, etc. Please stop and check to see if any of them are yours.   

WE WELCOME EVERYONE who has worshipped with us this morning, especially our guests. We invite you to worship with us again soon.

THE CANDLELIGHTERS this morning are Ryley Kumm and Paige Johnson. Next Sunday will be Cierra Pfanstiel and Alex Kumm.

SUNDAY SCHOOL AND BIBLE CLASSES will be held this morning following the morning worship service.

THANK YOU TO REV. ADAM SALINAS for leading us in worship this morning.

This Week at Immanuel

Today      9:30 Divine Worship;     10:30 Sunday school and Bible Classes

Monday    9:00-Noon Vacation Bible School;

Tuesday    9:00 NO Bible Study

              9:00-Noon Vacation Bible School

Wednesday    9:00-Noon Vacation Bible School;       7:30 LWML

Thursday      9:00-Noon Vacation Bible School

Friday        9:00-Noon Vacation Bible School;     6:30 VBS Closing Program and Picnic

Next Sunday    9:30 Worship with Holy Communion;     10:30 Sunday School and Bible Classes

WE REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS TODAY: Bernice Kumm, Norris Pfanstiel, Todd Prince, Beulah Rokahr, Ronda Wiese, Myron Kiichler, Dee Reed, Benjamin Sauser, and Gerardo Herrera. If you have prayer requests for family or friends, please notify either Pastor Emery or the church secretary to have them added and also when you want them removed. Also, if your loved one has moved from one facility to another or has returned home, please contact us so that Pastor knows where to go visit. Thank you.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL will be held this week Monday thru Friday from 9:00 a.m. to noon, with lunch being served at 11:30 a.m. A picnic and closing program will be held on Friday evening, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

THE VBS POTLUCK and closing program will be held on Friday, June 19th at 6:30 p.m. The congregation is invited to come and see what the children learned through the week. We ask that you please bring a salad or dessert, as we are supplying the meat. Thank you for your help and support!

THERE WILL NOT BE ANY TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY THIS WEEK, as Vacation Bible School is being held in the mornings this week.

LWML will meet Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m.

LUTHER CARE SERVICES, a non-profit company that manages the Luther Park Campus, has provided quality services for mature Iowans, meeting their physical, spiritual, social and psychological needs at a beautiful campus. The LWML will be collecting items for the LWML Convention in June in Des Moines. This will help them provide some resources for their residents: Crayola regular markers--Colored Pencils—Crayons--Tempura Paint—Glue or Glue Sticks--School Paint Brushes--Pony Beads and Pony Bead Laces There will be a box in the front entry of the church if you would like to bring something for our in-gathering.

THE SUMMER QUARTER IS HERE FOR OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL. We are still in need of three teachers each Sunday throughout the summer. There is a sign-up sheet at the back of the church. You are able to pick any Sunday, or two, that would work best for you. Anyone can teach...the kids need all of us. Please take time to pray and see if this is the right choice for you. Come be a part of our Sunday school! If you have any questions, talk to Kristie or Curtis. Thank You!!

THANK YOU to everyone who came to help mow the cemetery last week. Your willingness to help is very much appreciated.

Q125 PIE SOCIAL: Our Church Ladies will be serving Pie, Coffee, Iced Tea and water at the Polka Pie Social at the City Hall during the Q125 on Saturday, June 27th from 2 – 5 p.m. A sign-up sheet is on the card table in the back of church for pie donations. Any questions, please call Lois Koehler at 748-3187.

THE Q125 COMMITTEE is now accepting items of interest pertaining to Osmond's History. Items will be carefully and tastefully displayed at the Q125 Headquarters located in the building located South of Cornerstone Management during the week-end celebration. Please have items marked with your name and address for identification. Also include names, brief description/history of item.

Committee members to contact for more information:

Adam or Tiffany Rice------------------------------------402-748-3070

Pat or Robbie Gansebom------------------------------402-748-3032

Brad or Chris Adamson---------------------------------402-748-3939

*Items will be inventoried upon delivery and must have your name and address attached at that time. Items will be available for pick-up the week following the celebration.

*Although great care and diligence will be used while items are in possession of the Q125 Committee, the Committee and others will not be held responsible for loss or damage of items.

WE WELCOME EVERYONE who has worshipped with us this morning, especially our guests.  We hope you will be able to worship with us again soon.

THE CANDLE LIGHTERS for this morning's worship service are Caleb Krohn and Brenden Hille.  Next Sunday they will be Ryley Kumm and Paige Johnson.

WE REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS TODAY:  Bernice Kumm, Norris Pfanstiel, Todd Prince, Beulah Rokahr, ronda Wiese, Myron Kiichler, Gerardo Herrera, and Benjamin Sauser.  If you have prayer requests for family or friends, please notify Pastor Emery or the church secretary to have them added or removed.

HOLY BAPTISM:Today, we welcome Grace Charlie and Zoey Fay, infant daughters of Brittany Penlerick and Tyler Foote, into God's family, as they will be baptized during our worship sservice.  Grace"s sponsors are Ryan and Theresa Frerichs and Saul and Sara Ortiz.  Zoey's sponsors are Nick Penlerick, Morgan Hall and Kevin and Jessica Stange.  We welcome Grace and Zoey into our family of faith.

REMINDER:  If you plan to receive Holy Communion today, please register with the elders in the secretary's office before the worship service begins.

CEMETERY MOWING WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, JUNE 11TH AT 6:30 P.M. The following members are asked to please come and help mow:

Loren Gerdes         Michael Gutz        Cory Hille

Roger Gray            Philip Gutz           Brad Huwaldt

Shawn Gansebom  Ryan Gutz            Richard Johannsen

Marvin Gutz          Travis Gutz           Donald Johnson

If you cannot come at that time, you may come Wednesday or during the day on Thursday, but please contact your chairman, Alton Streich.

If you cannot come at all, please get someone to come in your place. Women and older children are welcome to come, also. We need riders, push mowers and trimmers.

Reminder: Please contact your chairman, if you plan to come on Wednesday or Thursday during the day, or if you cannot come at all, so that he knows who has helped mow so that your name is not put on again the next time.

Thank you, Chairman Alton Streich------------------748-3810

MAY SUNDAY SCHOOL PERFECT ATTENDANCE

The following Sunday school students had perfect attendance for the month of May:

3rd grade-------------------------------------------Matthew Alderson, Anna Kahny, Hayden Schultze

4th grade-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Cali Gutz

6th grade--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connor Gutz

7th grade-------------------------------Zach Alderson, Mary Kahny, Landon Stelling, Logan Stelling

PASTOR EMERY AND REV ADAM SALINAS OF GOLGOTHA WAUSA, will be exchanging pulpits next Sunday, June 14th. The starting time of our worship service will remain the same, 9:30 a.m.

THE SECRETARY WILL NOT BE IN THE OFFICE on Thursday or Friday of this week. As a result the bulletin will be printed on Wednesday, June 10th. If you need to reach her on Thursday or Friday, she can be reached at her home phone, 748-3810 or cell at 1-402-841-2958.

WE ARE IN NEED OF THREE SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS EACH SUNDAY THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER. There is a sign-up sheet at the back of the church. You are able to pick any Sunday, or two, that would work best for you. Anyone can teach...the kids need all of us. Please take time to pray and see if this is the right choice for you. Come be a part of our Sunday school!! If you have any questions, talk to Kristie or Curtis. Thank You!!

PASTOR EMERY will be out of town Thursday thru Saturday of this week attending be LCMS Nebraska District Convention in Kearney.                     

This Week at Immanuel

Today 9:30 Worship with Holy Communion;     10:30 Sunday school and Adult Bible Classes

Tuesday 9:00 Bible Study

Wednesday 1:30 Wednesday Afternoon Bible Study at Margaret Broekemeier's

Thursday   Secretary out of office;     2:00 Ladies Aid;      6:30 Cemetery Mowing

Friday-Saturday Nebraska LCMS District Convention in Kearney

Friday    Secretary out of office

Next Sunday   9:30 Divine Worship;     10:30 Sunday school and Bible Classes

WE CONGRATULATE Spencer and Courtney (Wiese) Bradley who were united in marriage, here at Immanuel, yesterday afternoon and wish them the Lord's Blessings as they embark on their future life together as husband and wife. 

BIBLE STUDY will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday of this week.

LADIES AID will be held on Thursday, June 11th at 2:00 p.m.

THE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON BIBLE STUDY GROUP will meet at 1:30 p.m. this Wednesday afternoon, June 10th, at the home of Margaret Broekemeier.

LUTHER CARE SERVICES, a non-profit company that manages the Luther Park Campus, has provided quality services for mature Iowans, meeting their physical, spiritual, social and psychological needs at a beautiful campus. The LWML will be collecting items for the LWML Convention in June in Des Moines. This will help them provide some resources for their residents:

Crayola regular markers--Colored Pencils--Tempura Paint--Glue or Glue Sticks--School Paint Brushes--Pony Beads--Crayons--Pony Bead Laces

There is a box in the front entry of the church if you would like to bring something for our in-gathering.

A SIGN-UP SHEET is posted in the rear of the church for food donations for VBS. Monetary donations for the main part of the noon luncheons are also being accepted and may be given to Jennifer Gansebom, Chelsea Wiese or Janet Pfanstiel.

VBS IS SCHEDULED to be held this year June 15 thru June 19th. Plans are to have VBS in the forenoons this year with the closing program and picnic on Friday evening. Coordinating this year's VBS is Chelsea Wiese assisted by Janet Pfanstiel. If you feel that you can help out in anyway, please contact Janet or Chelsea.

LWML MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE!! The LWML will meet on Wednesday, June 17th and not June 24th, as printed on the June calendar.

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL!!! Welcome to I Spy Salvation's Story. Why is there building debris scattered across the ground? What does the red cord hanging from that window mean? Whom does this worn broom belong to? Get ready to investigate and find the answer to these questions and more. This summer, we will dig into Biblical mysteries at I Spy Salvation's Story. Using clues from the Bible, we will solve the mystery and gain a better understanding of God's Word. Each week, look for clues in the bulletin to help us investigate and solve a mystery.

IN CELEBERATION OF OSMOND'S Q125, the Q125 Committee is now accepting items of interest pertaining to Osmond's History. Items will be carefully and tastefully displayed at the Q125 Headquarters located in the building located South of Cornerstone Management during the week-end celebration. *Please have items marked with your name and address for identification. Also include names, brief description/history of item.

Committee members to contact for more information:

Adam or Tiffany Rice 402-748-3070

Pat or Robbie Gansebom 402-748-3032

Brad or Chris Adamson 402-748-3939

*Items will be inventoried upon delivery and must have your name and address attached at

that time. Items will be available for pick-up the week following the celebration.

*Although great care and diligence will be used while items are in possession of the Q125 Committee, the Committee and others will not be held responsible for loss or damage of items.

FIRST TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, BLOOMFIRLD, NE LADIES NIGHT: Have you ever considered taking a road trip – to another country? Do you ever watch the news about all that is happening in other countries and wonder what CHRISTIAN MISSIONARIES are doing there? Well, come join us for a road trip with TRAVIS LOECKER and PASTOR KOESTER as they relate their experiences on a recent trip to Haiti. We will also learn about opportunities to become involved in upcoming mission trips. Come join us for an evening of food, fellowship and enlightenment at First Trinity's fellowship hall this Tuesday, June 9th at 7:00 p.m.

WE WELCOME EVERYONE who has worshipped with us this morning, especially our guests. We hope you will be able to worship with us again soon.

THE CANDLE LIGHTERS for this morning's worship service are Clay Johnson and Marina De La Cruz. Next Sunday they will be Caleb Krohn and Brenden Hille.

WE REMEMBEER IN OUR PRAYERS TODAY: Norris Pfanstiel, Meril Friedrich, Bernice Kumm, Todd Prince, Beulah Rokahr, Myron Kiichler, Ronda Wiese, Gerardo Herrera, and Benjamin Sauser. We also include a prayer for Courtney Wiese and Spencer Bradley, who plan to be married, here at Immanuel next Saturday. If you have prayer requests for family or friends, please notify Pastor or the church secretary to have them added or removed.

This Week at Immanuel

Today 9:30 Matins Worship;     10:30 Sunday School and Bible Classes

Monday Secretary out of office;     6:30 Cemetery Mowing

Tuesday 9:00 Bible Study;     Secretary out of office

Wednesday Secretary out of office

Saturday 4:00 Courtney Wiese and Spencer Bradley Wedding

Next Sunday 9:30 Worship with Holy Communion;     10:30 Sunday School and Bible Classes

THE SECRETARY WILL NOT BE IN THE OFFICE on Monday thru Wednesday of this week.

CEMETERY MOWING

Cemetery mowing will be held tomorrow, Monday, June 1st at 6:30 p.m. The following members are asked to please come and help mow:

Brody Friedrich       Doug Gansebom        Roger Gray

Ryan Gallagher       Kent Gansebom         Aaron Gutz

Beau Gansebom      Randy Gansebom      Byron Gutz

Clark Gansebom      Loren Gerdes           James Gutz

If you cannot come at that time, you may come Sunday evening or anytime during the day on Monday, but please contact your chairman, Rich Lind.

If you cannot come at all please get someone to come in your place. Women and older children are welcome to come also. We need riders, push mowers and trimmers.

Reminder: Please contact your chairman, if you plan to come during the day on Monday or on Sunday evening, or if you cannot come at all, so that he knows who has helped mow so that your name is not put on the list again the next time.

Thank you,   Chairman, Rich Lind---------------------------------748-3840

TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY will meet at 9:00 a.m.

VBS is scheduled to be held this year June 15th thru June 19th. Plans are to have VBS in the forenoons this year with the closing program and picnic on Friday evening. A sign-up sheet for helpers is posted in the back of the church. Coordinating this year's VBS is Chelsea Wiese assisted by Janet Pfanstiel. If you feel that you can help out in any way, please contact Janet or Chelsea.

A SIGN-UP SHEET is posted in the rear of the church for food donations for VBS. Monetary donations for the main part of the noon luncheons are also being accepted and may be given to Jennifer Gansebom, Chelsea Wiese or Janet Pfanstiel.

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL!!! Welcome to I Spy Salvation's Story. Why is there building debris scattered across the ground? What does the red cord hanging from that window mean? Whom does this worn broom belong to? Get ready to investigate and find the answer to these questions and more. This summer, we will dig into Biblical mysteries at I Spy Salvation's Story. Using clues from the Bible, we will solve the mystery and gain a better understanding of God's Word. Each week, look for clues in the bulletin to help us investigate and solve a mystery.

WE ARE IN NEED OF THREE SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS EACH SUNDAY THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER. There is a sign-up sheet at the back of the church. You are able to pick any Sunday, or two, that would work best for you. Anyone can teach...the kids need all of us. Please take time to pray and see if this is the right choice for you. Come be a part of our Sunday school! If you have any questions, talk to Kristie or Curtis. Thank You!!

LUTHER CARE SERVICES, a non-profit company that manages the Luther Park Campus, has provided quality services for mature Iowans, meeting their physical, spiritual, social and psychological needs at a beautiful campus. The LWML will be collecting items for the LWML Convention in June in Des Moines. This will help them provide some resources for their residents:

Crayola regular markers        Colored Pencils        Tempura Paint        Glue or glue sticks      School Paint Brushes        Pony Beads          Crayons        Pony Bead Laces

There is a box in the front entry of the church if you would like to bring something for our in-gathering.

THE OSMOND FOOD PANTRY AT THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH is in need of the following items: Canned fruit, peanut butter, mac and cheese, personal items, paper products, and laundry soap. They do not need canned vegetables, and dried pasta products, other than the Mac and cheese. Also, please check the expiration date on the food products before you donate them. Thank You.

REMINDER: The Q125 Committee is now accepting items of interest pertaining to Osmond's History. They will be displayed at the Q125 Headquarters located in the building located South of Cornerstone Management during the week-end celebration. Please have all items marked with your name and address for identification. Also include names, brief description/history of item.  Committee members to contact for more information are Adam or Tiffany Rice, Pat or Robbie Gansebom or Brad or Chris Adamson.

FIRST TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, BLOOMFIELD, NE LADIES NIGHT: Have you ever considered taking a road trip – to another country? Do you ever watch the news about all that is happening in other countries and wonder what CHRISTIAN MISSIONARIES are doing there? Well, come join us for a road trip with TRAVIS LOECKER and PASTOR KOESTER as they relate their experiences on a recent trip to Haiti. We will also learn about opportunities to become involved in upcoming mission trips. Come join us for an evening of food, fellowship and enlightenment in First Trinity's fellowship hall on June 9th at 7:00 p.m.

WE WELCOME EVERYONE who has worshipped with us this morning, especially our guests. We invite you to worship with us again soon.

THE CANDLELIGHTERS this morning are Karli Ferry and Alex Alderson. Next Sunday will be Clay Johnson and Marina De La Cruz.

WE REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS TODAY:  Meril Friedrich, Bernice Kumm, Norris Pfanstiel, Todd Prince, Beulah Rokahr, Ronda Wiese, Myron Kiichler, Benjamin Sauser, and Gerardo Herrera.  If you have prayer requests for family or frineds, please notify either Pastor Emery or the church secretary to to have them added and also when you want them removed.  Also, if your loved one has moved from one facility to another or has returned home, please contact us so that Pastor knows where to go visit.  Thank you.

SUNDAY SCHOOL AND BIBLE CLASSES will be held this morning following the morning worship service.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR--People of Christ with THE Message of HOPE--as we continue "Bringing Christ to the Nations and the Nations to the Church: on WJAG each Sunday at 7:30 A.M. and 12:30 P.M.  Today's Lutheran Hour broadcast was presented in memory of Joan Gansebom by her husband, Delmer and her children Tim, Lori, Tom, and Lisa.  Joan Gansebom was called to her eternal rest and glory on June 7, 2014.

THANK YOU TO REV. BOBBY for leading us in worship this morning.  Please note:  Next Sunday we will revert back to the regular starting time for our worship service:  9:30 A.M.

THANK YOU!!! I couldn't believe how many people showed up to help construct my wheel chair ramp last Saturday. I really appreciate all the work that went into putting it up and all the help.

God Bless Everybody— Kevan Schuettler

THANK YOU to everyone who came to help mow the cemetery to make it look nice for the Memorial Day weekend. Your willingness to help is very much appreciated.

PASTOR AND VICKIE EMERY are expected to be back in town sometime next Friday. If you have a problem, please contact one of the elders. If you need the assistance of a Pastor, please call Rev. Bobby at 605-760-5838.

THE Q125 COMMITTEE is now accepting items of interest pertaining to Osmond's History. Items will be carefully and tastefully displayed at the Q125 Headquarters located in the building located South of Cornerstone Management during the week-end celebration. Please have items marked with your name and address for identification. Also include names, brief description/history of item.

Committee members to contact for more information:

Adam or Tiffany Rice------------------------------------402-748-3070

Pat or Robbie Gansebom------------------------------402-748-3032

Brad or Chris Adamson---------------------------------402-748-3939

*Items will be inventoried upon delivery and must have your name and address attached at that time. Items will be available for pick-up the week following the celebration.

*Although great care and diligence will be used while items are in possession of the Q125 Committee, the Committee and others will not be held responsible for loss or damage of items.

THE OSMOND FOOD PANTRY AT THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH is in need of the following items: Canned fruit, peanut butter, mac and cheese, personal items, paper products, and laundry soap. They do not need canned vegetables, and dried pasta products, other than the Mac and cheese. Also, please check the expiration date on the food products before you donate them.

This Week at Immanuel

Today 8:00 Divine Worship;     9:00 Sunday school and Bible Classes

Monday Memorial Day—Church Office Closed

Tuesday 9:00 Bible Study

Wednesday 1:30 Bible Study at Charlotte Blunck's home;     7:30 LWML

Next Sunday 9:30 Matins Worship;  10:30 Sunday School and Bible Classes

THE CHURCH OFFICE will be closed tomorrow in observance of Memorial Day.

TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY will be held on Tuesday at 9:00 a.m.

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON BIBLE STUDY will be held this Wednesday, May 27th at 1:30 p.m. at the home of Charlotte Blunck.

LWML will meet Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m.

VBS IS SCHEDULED to be held this year June 15th thru June 19th. Plans are to have VBS in the forenoons this year with the closing program and picnic on Friday evening. A sign-up sheet is posted in the back of the church. Coordinating this year's VBS is Chelsea Wiese assisted by Janet Pfanstiel. If you feel that you can help out in anyway, please contact Janet or Chelsea.

LUTHER CARE SERVICES, a non-profit company that manages the Luther Park Campus, has provided quality services for mature Iowans, meeting their physical, spiritual, social and psychological needs at a beautiful campus. The LWML will be collecting items for the LWML Convention in June in Des Moines. This will help them provide some resources for their residents:

Crayola regular markers           Colored Pencils          Tempura Paint            Glue or Glue Sticks          School Paint Brushes           Pony Beads          Crayons Pony Bead Laces

There will be a box in the front entry of the church if you would like to bring something for our in-gathering.

THE SUMMER QUARTER IS HERE FOR OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL. We are in need of three teachers each Sunday throughout the summer. There is a sign-up sheet at the back of the church. You are able to pick any Sunday, or two, that would work best for you. Anyone can teach...the kids need all of us. Please take time to pray and see if this is the right choice for you. Come be a part of our Sunday school! If you have any questions, talk to Kristie or Curtis. Thank You!!

TRIP TO MISSION CENTRAL IN MAY!! First Trinity will be chartering a bus to Mission Central next Saturday, May 30, 2015. Mission Central is an agency that supports LCMS missionaries abroad. If you have had the opportunity to visit Mission Central before, you know what a wonderful experience it is to learn about the spread of the Gospel of Jesus Christ across the globe. If you have not visited before, prepare to have your life changed. We will be getting a tour of the facility as well as a chance to hear from a missionary family concerning their work in Taiwan and the Philippines. The bus will leave at 8:00 a.m. and return about 5:00 p.m. The cost for each person is $25.00. Children are free if accompanied by an adult. Lunch will be provided. Please consider taking advantage of this blessed opportunity to get connected to the work of the church across the world. If you have any questions or to make sure you have a spot, please call First Trinity Church office: (402) 373-4797 or Pastor Bobby: (605) 760-5838.

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