We Pray For
††† Haylee W. as she is confirmed today
††† that we call upon God
††† that we hear the voice of God
††† families
††† the study of God’s Holy Word
††† missionaries, especially Rev. Jerrald Lawson, serving in Russia
††† faithful government leaders; our nation’s military personnel, especially Brant S., Nathan T. and Daniel M.; and more
††† those in need of God’s healing especially Dan W., Fawn K., Steven S., (Aaron’s father), Judy P.,
Kathleen Eagle (Conrad’s sister), Rev. Vernon Boehlke, Rev. Phil Found; the recovering, especially Wanda K.,
Barbara M., Lorraine P., Sheryl B., and Kristin P.; those homebound or in group care homes, especially Lila A.,
Bonnie H., Wanda K., Lorraine P., Kim H., Gene H., and Farren S.
††† communicants
††† that we call upon God
††† that we hear the voice of God
††† families
††† the study of God’s Holy Word
††† missionaries, especially Rev. Jerrald Lawson, serving in Russia
††† faithful government leaders; our nation’s military personnel, especially Brant S., Nathan T. and Daniel M.; and more
††† those in need of God’s healing especially Dan W., Fawn K., Steven S., (Aaron’s father), Judy P.,
Kathleen Eagle (Conrad’s sister), Rev. Vernon Boehlke, Rev. Phil Found; the recovering, especially Wanda K.,
Barbara M., Lorraine P., Sheryl B., and Kristin P.; those homebound or in group care homes, especially Lila A.,
Bonnie H., Wanda K., Lorraine P., Kim H., Gene H., and Farren S.
††† communicants
† HEED THE WORD OF THE LORD “Always keep on praying” (1 Thess. 5:17) †
Announcements
CONFIRMATION TODAY: after an almost 5 month delay due to the coronavirus pandemic, Haylee Wild will be asked some questions about the Christian faith, be confirmed and receive Holy Communion for the first time. A reception will be held in the Fellowship Hall after the Divine Service. All are invited.
HOLY COMMUNION TODAY: we will continue celebrating Holy Communion with appropriate physical distancing between individuals and family groups. Please note the changes in the way you will come forward to receive the Lord’s Body and Blood.
>Left (east) side of Nave--no changes
>Right (west) side of Nave
> Pastor will be on the first step of the Chancel by the lectern and will distribute the bread/Body of our Lord.
>The elder will be on the first step of the Chancel by the pulpit and will distribute the wine/Blood of our Lord.
>the ushers will guide individuals or family groups down the center aisle. From there, in turn, the communicants will move forward toward the lectern to receive the Body of our Lord, then move toward the pulpit and receive the Blood of our Lord
>Return to your pew using the outside (west) aisle as we have always done in the past
FROM THE GOOD BOOK: “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you” (Ja 4:8a).
GUIDANCE FROM OUR CHURCH COUNCIL DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: In the Divine Service and in the rest of our group activities we will continue to maintain physical distancing as instructed by Governor Ricketts--6 feet between individuals except those living in the same household. Thank you for your Christian love shown to each other during these times. Lord, have mercy!
THE HARVEST TABLE is set up in the Narthex. If you have excess produce from your garden, this is a great place to bring it. Please take what you want from the garden produce. Contributions may be placed in the basket on the table; the proceeds benefit the Church Treasury.
THE OCTOBER-DECEMBER ISSUE OF PORTALS OF PRAYER has been placed in your mailbox in the Narthex. Large print, digest-sized, and extra regular-sized copies are available on the Missions Table in the Fellowship Hall. Be sure to use yours faithfully to bring you into God’s Holy Word daily. Take an extra copy to someone who does not yet trust in Jesus the Savior.
SPECIAL VOTERS’ ASSEMBLY MEETING next Sunday, September 27th following the Divine Service. We need to nominate a Pastor from the Pine Ridge Circuit to Serve as Circuit Visitor and select a lay delegate to the upcoming Pine Ridge Circuit Forum.
PLEASE SIGN THE RECORD OF FELLOWSHIP: If you are a member of a sister congregation of the Missouri Synod, OR if you would like to request a pastoral visitation, please indicate on the form. While exiting the church, please hand the completed sheet to the usher.
*Reminder: Please “quiet” or turn off your cell phone while worshipping with us today. Thanks!
PREPARING FOR NEXT SUNDAY (Sept 27)-To prepare for next Sunday’s Divine Service and your hearing of the Word, read through and meditate upon the readings from God’s Word for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost.
Old Testament: Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32
Epistle Reading: Philippians 2:1-4, 14-18
Holy Gospel: Matthew 21:23-27
FOOD PANTRIES ACROSS OUR NATION continue to face an increased need for their services, including the Shepherd’s Pantry at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Canned or other non-perishable food items are always needed and can be placed in the big basket in the Narthex. The Shepherd’s Pantry has a freezer and can accept small amounts of frozen foods. Monetary donations are used to purchase milk, meat, fresh vegetables and fruit to supplement the non-perishable items. Please consider being a blessing to our community in this way.
WONDERING ABOUT HEAVEN AND HELL? A Simple Explanation of Heaven and Hell is available for you on the Missions Table in the Fellowship Hall. Hell is as real as heaven, but maybe you need some help knowing what the Bible teaches about them. Answers to your questions can be found in this little booklet.
HOLY COMMUNION TODAY: we will continue celebrating Holy Communion with appropriate physical distancing between individuals and family groups. Please note the changes in the way you will come forward to receive the Lord’s Body and Blood.
>Left (east) side of Nave--no changes
>Right (west) side of Nave
> Pastor will be on the first step of the Chancel by the lectern and will distribute the bread/Body of our Lord.
>The elder will be on the first step of the Chancel by the pulpit and will distribute the wine/Blood of our Lord.
>the ushers will guide individuals or family groups down the center aisle. From there, in turn, the communicants will move forward toward the lectern to receive the Body of our Lord, then move toward the pulpit and receive the Blood of our Lord
>Return to your pew using the outside (west) aisle as we have always done in the past
FROM THE GOOD BOOK: “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you” (Ja 4:8a).
GUIDANCE FROM OUR CHURCH COUNCIL DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: In the Divine Service and in the rest of our group activities we will continue to maintain physical distancing as instructed by Governor Ricketts--6 feet between individuals except those living in the same household. Thank you for your Christian love shown to each other during these times. Lord, have mercy!
THE HARVEST TABLE is set up in the Narthex. If you have excess produce from your garden, this is a great place to bring it. Please take what you want from the garden produce. Contributions may be placed in the basket on the table; the proceeds benefit the Church Treasury.
THE OCTOBER-DECEMBER ISSUE OF PORTALS OF PRAYER has been placed in your mailbox in the Narthex. Large print, digest-sized, and extra regular-sized copies are available on the Missions Table in the Fellowship Hall. Be sure to use yours faithfully to bring you into God’s Holy Word daily. Take an extra copy to someone who does not yet trust in Jesus the Savior.
SPECIAL VOTERS’ ASSEMBLY MEETING next Sunday, September 27th following the Divine Service. We need to nominate a Pastor from the Pine Ridge Circuit to Serve as Circuit Visitor and select a lay delegate to the upcoming Pine Ridge Circuit Forum.
PLEASE SIGN THE RECORD OF FELLOWSHIP: If you are a member of a sister congregation of the Missouri Synod, OR if you would like to request a pastoral visitation, please indicate on the form. While exiting the church, please hand the completed sheet to the usher.
*Reminder: Please “quiet” or turn off your cell phone while worshipping with us today. Thanks!
PREPARING FOR NEXT SUNDAY (Sept 27)-To prepare for next Sunday’s Divine Service and your hearing of the Word, read through and meditate upon the readings from God’s Word for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost.
Old Testament: Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32
Epistle Reading: Philippians 2:1-4, 14-18
Holy Gospel: Matthew 21:23-27
FOOD PANTRIES ACROSS OUR NATION continue to face an increased need for their services, including the Shepherd’s Pantry at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Canned or other non-perishable food items are always needed and can be placed in the big basket in the Narthex. The Shepherd’s Pantry has a freezer and can accept small amounts of frozen foods. Monetary donations are used to purchase milk, meat, fresh vegetables and fruit to supplement the non-perishable items. Please consider being a blessing to our community in this way.
WONDERING ABOUT HEAVEN AND HELL? A Simple Explanation of Heaven and Hell is available for you on the Missions Table in the Fellowship Hall. Hell is as real as heaven, but maybe you need some help knowing what the Bible teaches about them. Answers to your questions can be found in this little booklet.
last week
READ THE BIBLE IN 2020: This past week we read Ezekiel 23-42. Our previous week’s readings concluded with God setting His wrath on Judah. This reaches fruition in chapter 24 when Nebuchadnezzar besieged Jerusalem. During this time, the Lord informed Ezekiel that his wife would die but he was not to mourn for her as a sign to the other exiles in Babylonia that the Lord would not relent nor mourn over His judgment on Israel. As our reading continues God’s judgement is proclaimed on Moab, Ammon, Edom, Philistia, Tyre, and Egypt. Again, the often stated purpose for God’s actions is so “they shall know that I am the LORD” (24:27; 25:11; 29:6; 33:29; etc.). In chapter 33 we are reminded that God’s judgement is just and that He “judge[s] each of [us] according to [our] ways” (v. 20). We are told later that the exiles will “soon come home” (36:8), which is reinforced in Ezekiel’s vision of the Valley of Dry Bones (37:1-14). After prophesying against Gog from the land of Magog, who will march against Israel at some point in the future, Ezekiel is carried back to Jerusalem in a vision fourteen years after the city was destroyed. There he sees a new city and a new temple and by sharing his vision can provide more hope to his fellow exiled Israelites. Question: In Ezekiel 39, what are the weapons that God will force Gog to drop? a) Bow and arrow. b) Spear and javelin. c) Spear and shield. d) Sword and shield. Check your answer here.
Bible test or quizzes are not being added this year, but the weekly quizzes from 2019, complied by month, are still available here
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THE WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 1913. Ezekiel 43-45
14. Ezekiel 46-48 15. Daniel 1-3 16. Daniel 4-6 17. Daniel 7-9 18. Daniel 10-12 19. Hosea 1-7 view complete plan |
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THE WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 2620. Hosea 8-14
21. Joel 22. Amos 1-5 23. Amos 6-9 24. Obadiah, Jonah 25. Micah 26. Nahum |
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Sun. 20 Confirmation Sunday
Adult Bible Class 9:00am Divine Service w/Holy Communion 10:00am Confirmation Reception 11:15am Mon. 21 Pastor’s Day of Rest Wed. 23 Women’s Bible Study 9:00am Thur. 24 Men’s Bible Study 8:00am Sun. 27 Adult Bible Class 9:00am Divine Service 10:00am Voters’ Assembly Meeting 11:15am Bibliophiles Study Group follows Voter’s Meeting |
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LIFE QUOTES SEPTEMBER 20, 2020
“The Adoption Creed: ‘Not flesh of my flesh, nor bone of my bone, but still miraculously my own; never forget for a single minute, you didn’t grow under my heart, but in it.’” – A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life • www.lutheransforlife.org
STEWARDSHIP BULLETIN SENTENCES SEPT 20, 2020
Proper 20
Matthew 20:9 – “And when those hired about the eleventh hour came, each of them received a denarius.” Behold the generosity of God! He gives out of His grace, not what we deserve to receive. Living a godly life means living in imitation of God, and His generosity is surely one of the foundations of God’s being.
KFUO.ORG AND AM850 AUGUST 20, 2020
This week study a curious theological question with Pastor Tyrel Bramwell on Cross Defense (9/21 at 2:00 p.m. CT), study the practical application of our Lutheran confessions on Concord Matters with Pastor Sean Smith (9/22 at 2:00 p.m. CT), and worship with us in daily chapel services at 10:00 a.m. CT. Find your favorite programs on demand at kfuo.org or wherever you get your podcasts! All times CST.
LUTHERAN HOUR SEPTEMBER 20, 2020
September 20 "I Stand at the Door"
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler
New Series "Households of Faith" (Luke 24:13-35 )
LUTHERAN HOUR SEPTEMBER 27, 2020
"Room at the Table"
Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Jason Broge
New Series "Households of Faith" (1 Peter 4)
The Lutheran Hour is broadcast each Sunday at 7:30am on Stereo AM 610 KCSR.
“The Adoption Creed: ‘Not flesh of my flesh, nor bone of my bone, but still miraculously my own; never forget for a single minute, you didn’t grow under my heart, but in it.’” – A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life • www.lutheransforlife.org
STEWARDSHIP BULLETIN SENTENCES SEPT 20, 2020
Proper 20
Matthew 20:9 – “And when those hired about the eleventh hour came, each of them received a denarius.” Behold the generosity of God! He gives out of His grace, not what we deserve to receive. Living a godly life means living in imitation of God, and His generosity is surely one of the foundations of God’s being.
KFUO.ORG AND AM850 AUGUST 20, 2020
This week study a curious theological question with Pastor Tyrel Bramwell on Cross Defense (9/21 at 2:00 p.m. CT), study the practical application of our Lutheran confessions on Concord Matters with Pastor Sean Smith (9/22 at 2:00 p.m. CT), and worship with us in daily chapel services at 10:00 a.m. CT. Find your favorite programs on demand at kfuo.org or wherever you get your podcasts! All times CST.
LUTHERAN HOUR SEPTEMBER 20, 2020
September 20 "I Stand at the Door"
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler
New Series "Households of Faith" (Luke 24:13-35 )
LUTHERAN HOUR SEPTEMBER 27, 2020
"Room at the Table"
Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Jason Broge
New Series "Households of Faith" (1 Peter 4)
The Lutheran Hour is broadcast each Sunday at 7:30am on Stereo AM 610 KCSR.