Announcements 

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

September 20, 2026

Order of Worship

Divine Service 3 with Communion – page 184

TODAY’S READINGS

Isaiah 55:6-9; Philippians 1:12-14, 19-30; Matthew 20:1-16

SERMON THEME

"Fairness-negating Grace" – Matthew 20:1-16

HYMNS FOR TODAY

                                                            Opening Hymn: #697 “Awake, O Sleeper, Rise from Death”

                                                              Sermon Hymn: #446 “Jesus, Greatest at the Table”

Communion Hymns: #526 “You are the Way; through You Alone”

                                                                                     #706 “Love in Christ is Strong and Living”

                                                                             #700 “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”

                                                           Closing Hymn: #832 “Jesus Shall Reign”

WE THANK YOU FOR JOINING US TODAY! We pray that your time in worship will encourage and strengthen you!

THE LORD’S SUPPER is celebrated at this congregation in glad confidence that our Lord gives to us not only bread and wine but His very Body and Blood to eat and drink for the forgiveness of sins and the strengthening of our union with Him and with one another.  Our Lord invites to His table those who trust His words, repent of all sins, and do not refuse to forgive and love as He forgives and loves us, that they may proclaim His death until He comes. We are genuinely interested in the spiritual welfare of all who worship with us.  We, therefore, respectfully ask all guests who desire to commune with us today, first speak with the Pastor or one of the elders in the church office before the service begins. For further study on this sacrament, see Matthew 26:26-29 and 1 Corinthians 11:17-34.

WE ALSO ASK ALL MEMBERS to please sign up in the church office before worship. Thank you!

ELDERS helping with communion today are Mike Gutz and Travis Gutz.

CANDLELIGHTERS for this morning are Delilah Koehler and Alyvia Koehler. Next Sunday they will be Deanna Kumm and Sierra Koehler.

JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL BIBLE CLASS meets after worship in the education wing. All student in grades 7-12 are encourage to attend.

ADULT BIBLE CLASS meets weekly after worship in the Gathering Room (west fellowship hall)! Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend!

THE NOMINATION COMMITTEE will meet TONIGHT, September 20th at 7:00 PM. Please have the candidate names for your respective committees at the meeting. Thank you, Mike Johnson

COLLEGE ADDRESSES NEEDED:  PLEASE, the church office needs the addresses, phone #s, where they are attending college and their major of ALL college students. Please drop off or e-mail to the church office as soon as possible. Thank You!

ST MARY’S SCHOOL SWISS STEAK DINNER featuring salad bar is today, September 20th, serving from 11 AM to 1 PM at the Osmond City Auditorium. To order carry-out dinners, call Nancy Stech at 402-649-2369.

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY: While the Bible clearly records Jesus' life on earth, many people question His existence.  Do we have evidence of His existence outside of the Bible?  If we do, how does it help our faith and the faith we share?  ALL men are invited to join us this Thursday at 6:30 AM as we consider the question: "Did Jesus Even Exist?"    

LYF GAME NIGHT is this Wednesday, September 23rd at 7pm. All high school students are encouraged to attend. 

DEADLINE FOR THE BULLETIN AND OCTOBER CALENDAR is this Thursday, the 24th, at 9:00 a.m.  Please drop off or e-mail your items for the calendar by this date and time. Thank You!

LYF MEMBERS:  Please submit your online registration by Wednesday, September 23rd. Open to all high school students. Cost to attend is $50.00.

PLEASE CHECK YOUR BULLETIN BOXES WEEKLY for notes from the church office or other items, such as the monthly calendar, LYF notes, Secret Pal notes and gifts, meeting minutes & mail. Please call the office if you need a box!!

CHOIR:  We will hold choir one hour before worship on the 4th Sunday of each month, starting next Sunday, September 27th, at 8:00 AM, and sing at the beginning of worship. PLEASE JOIN US in singing praises to the Lord!

PARENTING SMALL GROUPS Our gatherings are set to begin this Wednesday September 23 at 7:30 pm and next Sunday during the Sunday School hour.  Prior to gathering, participants are asked to read the introduction and chapters 1 and 2 of the book Joining Jesus as a Family.  Please note: Each month the Wednesday and Sunday groups will discuss the same material.  So, if you are not able to attend the group you signed up for, please consider attending the other group.  If you have not signed up yet and would like to, there is still time and extra books available. 

LWML will hold their monthly meeting this Wednesday at 7:30. All ladies welcome!

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SETTING UP AUTOMATIC DONATION PAYMENTS TO IMMANUEL, please stop in the church office and Deb will have you fill out the form needed.

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS NEEDED: We are looking for Sunday School teachers (Pre-K-Kindergarten and Grades 1-6. We are going to try a station rotation between the older group of kids, dividing them into 2 groups. You can commit to as many Sundays as you can – one or many!  Please let Tiffany Gansebom and/or Patricia Marks know if you are interested!

THE LUTHERAN HOUR — "High Bar to Clay Jar" with Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler. In Jesus, we don’t need to compare ourselves to anyone else. Instead, we are free to better appreciate them. Matthew 20:16  Bringing Christ to the Nations and the Nations to the Church” on WJAG each Sunday at 7:30 & 12:30.

MAIN STREET LIVING NEWS:  Today on “This is the Life” – “My Husband, My Sorrow” – A man and a woman must deal with whether they should consummate an adulterous affair. Worship Service – Rev. Jeff Kasmerski, Admission Counselor at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, IN, presents a message to start the academic year. These shows air today beginning at 10:00 AM on KCAU-9 Sioux City. 

LIFE CHAIN SUNDAY IN NORFOLK - Norfolk Area Right to Life invites you & your family to participate in the Norfolk Life Chain on Sunday, October 4th from 2:00-3:00 pm at the corner of 13th Street & Norfolk Avenue.  Signs will be provided for you to hold. Join thousands of Pro-Life supporters across our nation in a peaceful, prayerful, public witness against abortion.  Please plan to join us to pray for an end to abortion.  If you are unable to stand for the hour, please feel free to bring a chair.

CHRIST LUTHERAN, BAZILE MILLS OKTOBERFEST will be held at the Walter Larsen Senior Center, 705 Peabody Ave, Creighton on Sunday, October 4th from 4 PM until 7:30 PM. They will be serving Sauerbraten and Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Corn, Salad Bar, Dinner Roll and Dessert. A Free Will Donation will be taken at the door. You can also stope and shop at their country store!

BEST CHOICE LABELS: Preschool saves all Best Choice labels/barcodes labels all year. They can be placed in Patrick & Riley Wagner’s bulletin box.

WHAT ABOUT BOOKS are available free of charge for you near the bulletin boxes. These books are easy to read and explain what Lutherans believe & teach about topics important for today.

OUR ENDOWMENT FUND is a vital resource that will allow us to pass on the blessings we have received to the generations to follow. If you have questions or want assistance on how you can help this permanent fund grow, please contact one of the committee members: Doug Ketelsen, Paul Koehler, Phil Gutz, Linda Krohn, Doug Hartner and Robert Petersen.

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

September 13, 2026

Order of Service

 Matins – page 219

Readings

Genesis 50:15-21; Romans 14:1-12; Matthew 18:21-35

Sermon

"Forgiveness from the Heart" - Matthew 18:21-35

Service Hymns

                                                      Opening Hymn: #845 “Where Charity and Love Prevail”

Sermon Hymn: #844 “Lord of All Nations, Grant Me Grace”

                                                          Closing Hymn: #814 “O Bless the Lord, My Soul”

WE WELCOME EVERYONE who is worshipping with us this morning. We pray that your time in worship will encourage and strengthen you. A special welcome to the Beckendorf family, who will have a presentation during the Bible Class hour on what is happening with LBT in Africa.

CANDLELIGHTERS for this morning are Dawson Gansebom and Drake Kingham. Next Sunday they will be Delilah Koehler & Sierra Koehler.

ELDERS helping with communion next Sunday will be Mike Gutz & Travis Gutz.

THIS MORNING, the 3rd grade members of Immanuel will be receiving their copy of “The Story Bible” during the Children’s Message! These members are:

  Beau Bahr       Asher Dickey        Harlow Gansebom        Brigham Stelling   

  Briggs Buchholz Holden Friedrich   Liam Gutz

TODAY!!!! The Beckendorfs will have a presentation during the Bible Class hour, followed by a potluck lunch. There will be a freewill offering taken for the Beckendorf’s LBT mission work after the service. Everyone is invited & encouraged to attend.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The Board of Education is seeking volunteers to provide short classroom coverage for our preschool teacher on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during the school year. If you are available  to help, even occasionally, please contact the Board of Education members, Jennifer Wiseley or Hannah Crosley or the church office. Your support is greatly appreciated.

LYF MEMBERS:  Please submit your online registration by September 23rd. Open to all high school students. Cost to attend is $50.00.

THE NOMINATION COMMITTEE will meet on Sunday, September 20th at 7:00 PM. Please have the candidate names for your respective committees at the meeting that evening.  Thank you, Mike Johnson

COLLEGE ADDRESSES NEEDED:  PLEASE, the church office needs the addresses, phone #s, where they are attending college and their major of ALL college students. Please drop off or e-mail to the church office as soon as possible. Thank You!

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS NEEDED:  We are looking for Sunday School teachers (Pre-K-Kindergarten and Grades 1-6. We are going to try a station rotation between the older group of kids, dividing them into 2 groups. You can commit to as many Sundays as you can – one or many!  Please let Tiffany Gansebom and/or Patricia Marks know if you are interested!

TEACHER INSTALLATION: Today we install the following individuals who will be leading Immanuel's Christian education ministries in the following areas. 

Sunday School – Tiffany Gansebom, Patricia Marks, Harper Gansebom, Amberlin Marks,  Dwight Kahny, Pastor Tuma

Confirmation classes - Janet Pfanstiel and Pastor Tuma

H.O.P.E. Group – Janet Pfanstiel and Shirley Heaton

Men's Bible Study and Small Groups - Pastor Tuma

CHOIR:  We will hold choir one hour before worship on the 4th Sunday of each month, starting on September 27th at 8:00 AM, and sing at the beginning of worship. PLEASE JOIN US in singing praises to the Lord!

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY - This Thursday at 6:30 am, we will consider the tools at our disposal when it comes to defending our Christian faith in our skeptical culture.  ALL men are encouraged to join us for breakfast and discussion as we begin our day. 

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SETTING UP AUTOMATIC DONATION PAYMENTS TO IMMANUEL, please stop in the church office and Deb will have you fill out the form needed.

TODAY ON “THE LUTHERAN HOUR”: “Forgiveness Is a Non-Negotiable” with Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler. In God’s family, forgiveness is non-negotiable. It’s not up for debate because forgiveness is what makes us who we are. Matthew 6:12  The Lutheran Hour — “Bringing Christ to the Nations and the Nations to the Church” on WJAG each Sunday at 7:30 AM & 12:30 PM.

OUR ENDOWMENT FUND is a vital resource that will allow us to pass on the blessings we have received to the generations to follow. If you have questions or want assistance on how you can help this permanent fund grow, please contact one of the committee members: Doug Ketelsen, Paul Koehler, Phil Gutz, Linda Krohn, Doug Hartner and Robert Petersen.

MAIN STREET LIVING NEWS:  Today on “This is the Life” – “No Laughing Matter” – A woman must learn to deal with her past in order to help someone else in her present. Worship Service – Rev. Bruce Lesemann of St. John Lutheran Church in Storm Lake, IA, delivers the message “I Forgive You” based on Genesis 50:15-21. Check their web site: www.mainstreetliving.com for more information. These shows air today starting at 10:00 AM on KCAU-9 TV.

THE IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH CEMETERY will be mowed again tonight at 6:00 p.m. These people are asked to please come and help. Please contact Dave Blunck at 402-360-1182 if you can, can’t, need to come earlier, or won’t come to help. PLEASE do now mow on graves that are newly seeded!! They are marked with flags!  Women and older children are also welcome to help mow. We will need riding mowers, push mowers, trimmers and blowers. THANK YOU!

  Donald Johnson     Landon Koehler      Paul Koehler        Caleb Krohn

  Nick Johnson        Michael Koehler     Wayne Koehler     Larry Krohn

  Jared Koehler      Noah Koehler          Greg Kralicek       Clayton Krueger

PLEASE CHECK YOUR BULLETIN BOXES WEEKLY for notes from the church office or other items, such as the monthly calendar, LYF notes, Secret Pal notes and gifts, meeting minutes & mail. Please call the office if you need a box!!

CHRIST LUTHERAN, BAZILE MILLS OKTOBERFEST will be held at the Walter Larsen Senior Center, 705 Peabody Ave, Creighton on Sunday, October 4th from 4PM until 7:30 PM. They will be serving Sauerbraten and Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Corn, Salad Bar, Dinner Roll and Dessert. A Free Will Donation will be taken at the door. You can also stope and shop at their country store!

BEST CHOICE LABELS: Preschool saves all Best Choice labels/barcodes labels all year. They can be placed in in Patrick & Riley Wagner’s bulletin box.

WHAT ABOUT BOOKS are available free of charge for you near the bulletin boxes. These books are easy to read and explain what Lutherans believe & teach about topics important for today.

Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

September 6, 2026

Order of Worship

Divine Service, Setting 1 with Holy Communion – page 151

READINGS

Ezekial 33:7-9; Romans 13:1-10; Matthew 18:1-20

Sermon –   

“Seeing Ourselves and Others as God’s Children” - Matthew 18:1-20

HYMNS

                                                             Opening Hymn: #684 “Come Unto Me, Ye Weary”

                                                              Sermon Hymn: #820 “My Soul, Now Praise Your Maker”

Communion Hymns: #622 “Lord Jesus Christ, You Have Prepared”

                                                                                     #711 “Savior, like a Shepherd Lead Us”

                                                                              #797 “Praise the Almighty”

                                                            Closing Hymn: #922 “Go, My Children, with My Blessing”

WE THANK YOU FOR JOINING US TODAY! We pray that your time in worship will encourage and strengthen you.

THE LORD’S SUPPER is celebrated at this congregation in glad confidence that our Lord gives to us not only bread and wine but His very Body and Blood to eat and drink for the forgiveness of sins and the strengthening of our union with Him and with one another.  Our Lord invites to His table those who trust His words, repent of all sins, and do not refuse to forgive and love as He forgives and loves us, that they may proclaim His death until He comes. We are genuinely interested in the spiritual welfare of all who worship with us.  We, therefore, respectfully ask all guests who desire to commune with us today, first speak with the Pastor or one of the elders in the church office before the service begins. For further study on this sacrament, see Matthew 26:26-29 and 1 Corinthians 11:17-34.  

WE ALSO ASK ALL MEMBERS to please sign up in the church office before worship. Thank you!

ELDERS helping with communion this morning are Travis Gutz and Mike Gutz.

CANDLELIGHTERS for this mornings’ service are John Broekemeier and Noah Johansen.. Next Sunday they will be Dawson Gansebom and Drake Kingham.

JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL BIBLE CLASS meets after worship in the education wing. All student in grades 7-12 are encourage to atttend.

ADULT BIBLE CLASS meets weekly after worship in the Gathering Room (west fellowship hall)!

COLLEGE ADDRESSES NEEDED:  Now that everyone is back in the swing of school/college, the church office would appreciate getting addresses, phone #s, where they are attending college and their major of ALL college students. Please drop off or e-mail to the church office as soon as possible. Thank You!

SAVE THE DATE:  The Beckendorfs will have a presentation during the Bible Class hour next Sunday, September 13th, followed by a potluck lunch. There will be a freewill offering taken for the Beckendorf’s LBT mission work after the service.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SETTING UP AUTOMATIC DONATION PAYMENTS TO IMMANUEL, please stop in the church office and they will have you fill out the needed form. (Office hours are 8 AM – Noon

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY - This Thursday at 6:30 am we will consider how to speak the truth in love to our neighbors especially in our sensitive culture that desperately needs the truth of God's word.  ALL men are encouraged to attend as we seek to grow in our faith, encourage one another in our faith-walk and have breakfast too.    

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS NEEDED:  We are looking for Sunday School teachers (Pre-K-Kindergarten and Grades 1-6. We are going to try a station rotation between the older group of kids, dividing them into 2 groups. You can commit to as many Sundays as you can – one or many!  Please let Tiffany Gansebom and/or Patricia Marks know if you are interested!

PLEASE CHECK YOUR BULLETIN BOXES WEEKLY for notes from the church office or other items, such as the monthly calendar, LYF notes, Secret Pal notes and gifts, meeting minutes & mail. Please call the office if you need a box!!

NEXT SUNDAY MORNING, September 13th, the 3rd grade members of Immanuel will be receiving their copy of “The Story Bible” during the Children’s Message!

CHOIR:  We will hold choir one hour before worship on the 4th Sunday of each month, starting on September 27th at 8:00 AM, and sing at the beginning of worship. PLEASE JOIN US in singing praises to the Lord!

THE LUTHERAN HOUR – “Come and See” with Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler. The Book of Nature can open your mind to the possibility that God is real. The Book of Scripture, the Bible, goes further, like a friend who’s been there. John 1:46  The Lutheran Hour airs on WJAG today at 7:30 AM & 12:30 PM.

MAIN STREET LIVING NEWS: Today on This is the Life - “The Selling Price” – A father and son face the issue of ethics, and how it relates to God’s law. Worship Service – Rev. David Zirpel of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Sioux City, IA, delivers the message “Reconciliation” based on Matthew 18:19-20. This program is interpreted and closed captioned for the deaf and hard of hearing.  Visit www.mainstreetliving.com for more information. These shows air today at 10:00 AM on KCAU-9 TV out of Sioux City.

CPH BIBLE SALE through September 15th. Contact the church office if interested.

VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED: The Board of Education is seeking volunteers to provide short classroom coverage for our preschool teacher on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during the school year. If you are available  to help, even occasionally, please contact the Board of Education members, Jennifer Wiseley or Hannah Crosley or the church office. Your support is greatly appreciated.

BEST CHOICE LABELS: Preschool saves all Best Choice labels/barcodes labels all year. They can be placed in Riley Vinson’s bulletin box.

WHAT ABOUT BOOKS are available free of charge for you near the bulletin boxes. These books are easy to read and explain what Lutherans believe & teach about topics important for today.

OUR ENDOWMENT FUND is a vital resource that will allow us to pass on the blessings we have received to the generations to follow. If you have questions or want assistance on how you can help this permanent fund grow, please contact one of the committee members: Doug Ketelsen, Paul Koehler, Phil Gutz, Linda Krohn, Doug Hartner and Robert Petersen.

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

August 30, 2026 

10:30 AM TODAY!!

Order of Worship

Divine Service – Setting Three – Page 184

Sermon

"What to Do with Crosses" - Matthew 16:21-28

READINGS

Jeremiah 15:15-21; Romans 12:9-21; Matthew 16:21-28

HYMNS

Opening Hymn: #857 “Lord, Help Us Walk Your Servant Way”

                                                  Hymn of the Day: #718 “Jesus, Lead Thou On”

                                                         Closing Hymn: #692 “Praise to You and Adoration”

WE THANK YOU FOR JOINING US TODAY! We pray that your time in worship will encourage and strengthen you. A special welcome back  and thank you to Rev. Jacob Tuma, who is filling in for Pastor Brian Tuma today.

THE CANDLELIGHTERS for this morning are Jaxson Wingert and Nevaeh Newton. Next Sunday, they will be John Broekemeier and Noah Johansen.

ELDERS helping with communion next Sunday will be Mike Johnson and Larry Krohn.

SEPTEMBER CALENDARS are in your bulletin boxes, with extras on ledge.

PLEASE CHECK YOUR BULLETIN BOXES WEEKLY for notes from the church office, mail, minutes, or other items, such as the monthly calendar! Please call the office if you need a box!!

FLOWERS throughout the church this morning are from the funeral of Nancy von Rentzell.  We thank the family for sharing them with us.

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY - This Thursday at 6:30 am we will consider why God's Law and Gospel are so important to understanding the Christian faith for ourselves and when it comes to sharing it.  ALL men are invited to join us as we seek to grow in our faith, encourage one another in our faith-walk and have breakfast too.    

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SETTING UP AUTOMATIC DONATION PAYMENTS TO IMMANUEL, please stop in the church office and Deb will have you fill out the needed form.

SMALL GROUPS SIGN-UP FOR PARENTS TO PASS ON FAITH TO CHILDREN:  At our Family Life Together Night this past spring, plans were discussed to start small groups this fall where parents can gather, be equipped and walk together toward the goal of passing on the Christian faith to their children.  Monthly small group times are now being organized to begin in September. If interested, please see a copy of the book we will be discussing as well as the sign-up sheet in the back of the church.  TODAY IS THE DEADLINE!

VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED: The Board of Education is seeking volunteers to provide short classroom coverage for our preschool teacher on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during the school year. If you are available  to help, even occasionally, please contact the Board of Education members, Jennifer Wiseley or Hannah Crosley or the church office. Your support is greatly appreciated.

THE 2026 STATE YOUTH CONVENTION will be held this November in Kearney on November 20-22, 2026. All high school kids are welcome to attend. PLEASE be at the September LYF meeting, this Wednesday,  September 2nd at 7:00 if you would like to attend.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR — Tell Me a Story! with Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale Meyer from Archives August – God lavishly sows the seed of His Word. Responses vary. (Mark 4:1-20, 26-34)  Bringing Christ to the Nations and the Nations to the Church” on WJAG each Sunday at 7:30 AM and 12:30 PM.

MAIN STREET LIVING NEWS:  Today, on This is the Life – “Amazing Grace” – A man who has come from a poor beginning to a rich and full life must learn not to forsake his Christian Faith. Worship Service – Rev. Robert Mayes of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Beemer, NE, and Zion St. John Lutheran Church in Wisner, NE, delivers the message “Jesus Helps Our Weak Faith” based on Matthew 14:22-33. This program is interpreted and closed captioned for the deaf and hard of hearing.  Visit www.mainstreetliving.com for more information.These shows air today beginning at 10:00 AM on KCAU-9 TV out of Sioux City.

COLLEGE ADDRESSES NEEDED:  Now that everyone is back in the swing of school/college, the church office would appreciate getting addresses, phone #s, where they are attending college and their major if known, of ALL college students. Please drop off or e-mail to the church office.

SAVE THE DATE:  The Beckendorfs will have a presentation during the Bible Class hour on Sunday, September 13th, followed by a potluck lunch.

CPH BIBLE SALE through September 15th. Contact Deb if interested.

WORSHIP AT THE STATE FAIR: Are you going to the State Fair?  A Lutheran Worship Service will be held on Sunday, September 6th, hosted by the NE District Lutheran Laymen's League.  The service begins at 10:30 AM at the ACP Stage on the south end of the fairgrounds.  Rev. Justin Bangert of Peace Lutheran Church in GI is preaching and leading worship.  Come as you are and start your day in God's Word and worship.  

COMMENTS NEEDED:  A request has been made to the Voter’s Assembly to allow a metal memorial wall hanging to be placed on the brick wall under the west car port. The memorial would display the Ten Commandments. At the last voter’s meeting, the request was tabled in order that all Immanuel members would have an opportunity to voice any concerns or support of the request. In the future, additional such requests could be made to the Voter’s Assembly.  Any comments should be directed to any of the elders – Paul Koehler, Travis Gutz, Mike Johnson, Mike Gutz or Larry Krohn. A copy of what is requested is on the ledge by the bulletin boxes.

SEPTEMBER 13th MISSION FEST at TRINITY, FOSTER:  Service @ 10:00 a.m. followed by a potluck meal (approximately 11:00) and presentation by Rev. Dr. Todd Biermann, Executive Director of Concordia Center for the Family at noon. “Thumbs Up” to Your Callings in Home, Church, and Society We all have vocations in the 3 realms or "estates" of life: home, church, and society. How do I do it all? What do I do WHEN I fail? GRACE in Christ is the answer. We receive that when we follow a “Thumbs Up” approach to our vocations. You’ll receive practical help for yourself and those you serve that will make you vibrant disciples and witnesses for Jesus in EVERY part of life. If attending, please RSVP a message to Trinity Lutheran Church at 402.329.4262 so we may assure that there is enough seating space available.

OUR ENDOWMENT FUND is a vital resource that will allow us to pass on the blessings we have received to the generations to follow. If you have questions or want assistance on how you can help this permanent fund grow, please contact one of the committee members: Doug Ketelsen, Paul Koehler, Phil Gutz, Linda Krohn, Doug Hartner and Robert Petersen.

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

August 23, 2026

Order of Worship

Divine Service, Setting Five – Page 213

Readings

Isaiah 51:1-6; Romans 11:33-12:8; Matthew 16:13-20

Sermon

"Who Jesus Is and Who We Are" - Matthew 16:13-20 

HYMNS

Opening Hymn: #593 “See This Wonder in the Making”

                                                          Creedal Hymn: #953 “We All Believe in One True God”

                                                              Sermon Hymn: #587 “I Know My Faith is Founded”

                                                             Closing Hymn: #575 “My Hope is Built on Nothing Less”

WE THANK YOU FOR JOINING US TODAY! We pray that your time in worship will encourage and strengthen you.

OUR CANDLELIGHTERS for this morning are Addison von Rentzell and Katarina Miller. Next Sunday they will be Jaxson Wingert and Nevaeh Newton.

JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL BIBLE CLASS meets weekly after worship in the education wing! All students in grades 7-12 are welcome and encouraged to attend!

ADULT BIBLE CLASS meets weekly in the west fellowship hall after worship.  Everyone is welcome!

BAPTISM is being celebrated this morning for Callum Rhett Kalvelage, son of Noah and Shelby (Stelling) Kalvelage. His sponsors/witnesses are:  Logan & Ashley Stelling, Landon and Abby Stelling and Emily Kalvelage. We welcome Callum into our church family.

PLEASE NOTE:  CHANGE OF WORSHIP TIME FOR NEXT SUNDAY:  Worship will be held at 10:30 AM instead of 9:00 and Bible Classes will be held at 9:00.

NOMINATION COMMITTEE will meet tonight at 7:00 p.m. Those on the nominating committee are:  Mike Johnson, Ed Brummels, Dennis Kuhl, Sharon Wagner, Justin Koehler, Jared Halsey, Hannah Crosley, Patricia Marks, Tanner Crosley, Don Johnson, Dwight Kahny, Shannon Wiseley, Melanie Gutz, Dave Blunck, Nancy Bessmer, Alicia Gutz, Lacy Stelling, LaDonna Stanosheck, Phil Gutz, Linda Krohn, and Shawn & Jennifer Gansebom.

PRE-CONFIRMATION AND CONFIRMATION CLASSES - Classes for 5th & 6th grade and 7th & 8th grade are on Wednesdays at 5:45.  Please note: Both classes will be at 5:45 throughout the year even when there is an early out at Osmond Schools.  This is a correction from last week's bulletin.  

LYF will have a Game Night this Wednesday at 7 PM.

LWML will hold their monthly meeting this Wednesday at 7:30. All ladies welcome!

DEADLINE FOR THE BULLETIN AND SEPTEMBER CALENDAR is this Thursday at 9:00 a.m.  Please drop off or e-mail your items for the calendar by this date and time. Thank You!

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY - This Thursday at 6:30 am we will consider the question: What is a worldview?  The fact is everyone has one and it shapes the way one looks at life.  ALL men are invited to join us as we seek to grow in our faith, encourage one another in our faith-walk, and have breakfast too.  

THANK YOU to the following people who helped with mowing the cemetery: Curtis A, Travis & Linda G, Jared H, Doug H, Brad H, Mike J and Tanner C. Your help was greatly appreciated. Randy Pfanstiel

SMALL GROUPS SIGN-UP FOR PARENTS TO PASS ON FAITH TO CHILDREN: At our Family Life Together Night this past spring, plans were discussed to start small groups this fall where parents can gather, be equipped and walk together toward the goal of passing on the Christian faith to their children.  Monthly small group times are now being organized to begin in September. If interested, please see a copy of the book we will be discussing as well as the sign-up sheet in the back of the church.  

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SETTING UP AUTOMATIC DONATION PAYMENTS TO IMMANUEL, please stop in the church office and they will have you fill out the needed form. (Office hours are 8 AM – Noon)

SAVE THE DATE:  The Beckendorfs will be here to do a presentation during the Bible Class hour on Sunday, September 13th.

PLEASE CHECK YOUR BULLETIN BOXES WEEKLY for notes from the church office or other items, such as the monthly calendar, LYF notes, Secret Pal notes and gifts, meeting minutes & mail. Please call the office if you need a box!!

THE LUTHERAN HOUR  - "Real Riches" with Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Ken Klaus. Archives August–It’s not wrong to have possessions, but to love anything in such a way that it takes the place of God is spiritually deadly. (Luke 12:15)  The Lutheran Hour airs on WJAG-AM 780/WJAG-FM 105.9 on Sundays at 7:30 AM & 12:30 PM.

MAIN STREET LIVING NEWS:  Today on “This is the Life” – “Flight Plan” – A man has to deal with the death of a young boy with a terminal illness. Will it strengthen his faith or destroy it? Worship Service – Rev. Robert Mayes of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Beemer, NE, and Zion, St. John Lutheran Church in Wisner, NE, delivers the message “From Famine to Feast” based on Matthew 14:13-21. These shows air today at 10:00 AM on KCAU-9 Sioux City. 

THE 2026 STATE YOUTH CONVENTION will be held this November in Kearney on November 20-22, 2026. All high school kids are welcome to attend. PLEASE be at the September LYF meeting, on September 2nd at 7:00 if you would like to attend.

VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED: The Board of Education is seeking volunteers to provide short classroom coverage for our preschool teacher on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during the school year. If you are available  to help, even occasionally, please contact the Board of Education members, Jennifer Wiseley or Hannah Crosley or the church office. Your support is greatly appreciated.

COMMENTS NEEDED:  A request has been made to the Voter’s Assembly to allow a metal memorial wall hanging to be placed on the brick wall under the west car port. The memorial would display the Ten Commandments. At the last voter’s meeting, the request was tabled in order that all Immanuel members would have an opportunity to voice any concerns or support of the request. In the future, additional such requests could be made to the Voter’s Assembly.  Any comments should be directed to any of the elders – Paul Koehler, Travis Gutz, Mike Johnson, Mike Gutz or Larry Krohn. A copy of what is requested is on the ledge by the bulletin boxes.

BEST CHOICE LABELS: Preschool saves all Best Choice labels/barcodes labels all year. They can be placed in Riley Vinson’s bulletin box.

WHAT ABOUT BOOKS are available free of charge for you near the bulletin boxes. These books are easy to read and explain what Lutherans believe & teach about topics important for today.

OUR ENDOWMENT FUND is a vital resource that will allow us to pass on the blessings we have received to the generations to follow. If you have questions or want assistance on how you can help this permanent fund grow, please contact one of the committee members: Doug Ketelsen, Paul Koehler, Phil Gutz, Linda Krohn, Doug Hartner and Robert Petersen.