In 1952, a new school building was dedicated. However, continued growth spurred a large addition in 1964, to the school, which more than tripled its size. During this time, the church was remodeled.
In 1975, as a part of its 100th aniversary celebration, Immanuel added an office and a conference room to the church, as well as renovated the church interior. In 1990, an elevator and vestibule were added. The most recent and ambitious addition has been a multi-purpose gymnasium, dedicated in 1999.
Changes continued throughout 1980s and 1990s. Immanuel switched from operating under a simple constitution and adopted Articles of Incorporation. Voting rights for women were granted by a constitutional amendment. Girls began serving as acolytes during Sunday services. The Lutheran Hymnal was replaced by the revised hymnal, Lutheran Worship. A monthly contemporary music service and special weekly children's messages were added.
Currently, Immanuel has approximately 1000 baptized and communicate members, a staff consisting of five teachers, one principal, two custodians, one secretary, and two pastors, and a budget in excess of $600,000. Immanuel has indeed grown since its humble beginnings and has been richly blessed by God through His Word and Sacraments.
In closing this brief history of the congregation, we reiterate the thoughts of our former pastor, Rev. Rodney Riese, "The real history of the congregation is... in the lives and dedication of the [people who] have gathered about the Word and Sacrament... - the founders of this congregation, and [we] who followed after... are the history of this congregation. As we go forward, may it be with the prayer, 'May the Lord be with us as He was with our fathers, and may the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us; and establish Thou the work of our hands upon us, yea the work of our hands, establish Thou it!'"
We praise Him for calling us to the message of salvation in the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. We join the Apostle Paul in asking only for His grace in Christ, that we might be made worthy through Him, to reach toward the prize of the high calling to be His people at this time, in this place and in eternity.
This is only a brief synopsis of the rich history at Immanuel. If you would like more information, or, if you have additional information about Immanuel Plainview that you would like to contribute, please contact the History Committee.
In 1975, as a part of its 100th aniversary celebration, Immanuel added an office and a conference room to the church, as well as renovated the church interior. In 1990, an elevator and vestibule were added. The most recent and ambitious addition has been a multi-purpose gymnasium, dedicated in 1999.
Organized For Action
Immanuel's first mission festival was held in 1902. The Ladies' Aid, formed in 1914, became a charter member of the International Lutheran Women's Missionary League in 1946. The Ladies' Aid reorganized in 1964 and formed the Immanuel Lutheran Church Women (ILCW). The congregation chose its first district lay delegate to the LCMS in 1915. The Lutheran Laymen's League, with national affiliation, was organized in 1945. In 1953, Immanuel's Board of Christian Education organized a Parent-Teacher League (PTL), along the same lines as the National Lutheran PTL. In 1957, members of the neighboring Hoosier Ridge congregation united with Immanuel. That historic building is privately maintained and an occasional special service is held there.Changes continued throughout 1980s and 1990s. Immanuel switched from operating under a simple constitution and adopted Articles of Incorporation. Voting rights for women were granted by a constitutional amendment. Girls began serving as acolytes during Sunday services. The Lutheran Hymnal was replaced by the revised hymnal, Lutheran Worship. A monthly contemporary music service and special weekly children's messages were added.
Currently, Immanuel has approximately 1000 baptized and communicate members, a staff consisting of five teachers, one principal, two custodians, one secretary, and two pastors, and a budget in excess of $600,000. Immanuel has indeed grown since its humble beginnings and has been richly blessed by God through His Word and Sacraments.
In closing this brief history of the congregation, we reiterate the thoughts of our former pastor, Rev. Rodney Riese, "The real history of the congregation is... in the lives and dedication of the [people who] have gathered about the Word and Sacrament... - the founders of this congregation, and [we] who followed after... are the history of this congregation. As we go forward, may it be with the prayer, 'May the Lord be with us as He was with our fathers, and may the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us; and establish Thou the work of our hands upon us, yea the work of our hands, establish Thou it!'"
We praise Him for calling us to the message of salvation in the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. We join the Apostle Paul in asking only for His grace in Christ, that we might be made worthy through Him, to reach toward the prize of the high calling to be His people at this time, in this place and in eternity.
This is only a brief synopsis of the rich history at Immanuel. If you would like more information, or, if you have additional information about Immanuel Plainview that you would like to contribute, please contact the History Committee.
History
History at Immanuel - Plainview
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