Author Archives: Pastor Phil Augustine

Lent Worship 2023

This post serves as a handy link to the streamed Lent services from March 1 to March 29, 2023.

Lent 2023: Christians in an Unchristian World

The focus of Lenten services is epistle of 1 Peter. Peter’s words of encouragement and hope were directed to the first century Church that was persecuted for following Jesus. We also live in troubling times and the persecution of Christian faith and values is on the rise. How will we survive? Listen to Peter guide us by God’s grace on how we shall persevere.

Week 1: Holiness (click to view on YouTube in new tab/window)

Week 2: Unity (click to view on YouTube in new tab/window)

Week 3: Love (click to view on YouTube in new tab/window)

Week 4: Suffering (click to view on YouTube in new tab/window)

Week 5: Glory (click to view on YouTube in new tab/window)

Holy Thursday service was not recorded.

Good Friday service (click to view on YouTube in new tab/window)

Feb 26 – First Sunday in Lent

The Divine Service for the First Sunday in Lent (February 26, 2023)

“Through One Man” – Romans 5:12-19

Lent is a time of “spring training” for the Christian. A time to remember that we face temptation every day. We dare not think too highly of ourselves, our goodness, even our faith, for we all too often give into temptation. Through one man, Adam, we all suffer from temptations and sin. Yet through one man, Jesus, we have the victory over any sin we fall into, failing to recognize temptation or just giving into it.

February 26 worship service (online)
February 26 bulletin (PDF)
February 26 announcements (PDF)

One of the services will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel. The edited video will be linked on this page when the hymn texts are added.

8:00 service – edited to add hymns

If you have been blessed and would like to support the spreading of the Gospel through Immanuel Lutheran Church and School, you can give here through our online service or check out other ways to give a financial gift to Immanuel. Or mail your contribution (please do not mail cash) to:

Immanuel Lutheran Church
45 West Broadway
Plainview, MN 55964

Members: If you have offering envelopes, they are addressed and just need a stamp. Unclaimed 2023 offering envelopes are now in the secretary’s office in the Lutheran school.

Thank you for your prayers and support! May God bless your week!

Feb 22 – Ash Wednesday

With the winter storm cancelling all services, Pastor Augustine recorded a brief service of the Word during a lull in the storm. May this service usher in the holy season of Lent to turn our hearts to the Lord.

“Your Father’s Reward” – Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21

Feb 19 – Transfiguration Sunday

The Divine Service for the Transfiguration of Our Lord (February 19, 2023)

“Something More Sure” – 2 Peter 1:16–21

February 19 worship service (online)
February 19 bulletin (PDF)
February 19 announcements (PDF)

One of the services will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel. The edited video will be linked on this page when the hymn texts are added.

10:15 recorded service

If you have been blessed and would like to support the spreading of the Gospel through Immanuel Lutheran Church and School, you can give here through our online service or check out other ways to give a financial gift to Immanuel. Or mail your contribution (please do not mail cash) to:

Immanuel Lutheran Church
45 West Broadway
Plainview, MN 55964

Members: If you have offering envelopes, they are addressed and just need a stamp. Unclaimed 2023 offering envelopes are now in the secretary’s office in the Lutheran school.

Thank you for your prayers and support! May God bless your week!

Feb 12 – Sixth Sunday after Epiphany

The Divine Service for the Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany (February 12, 2023)

“The Obvious Choice” – Deuteronomy 30:15-20

February 12 worship service (online)
February 12 bulletin (PDF)
February 12 announcements (PDF)

One of the services will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel. The edited video will be linked on this page when the hymn texts are added.

10:15 recorded/edited service

If you have been blessed and would like to support the spreading of the Gospel through Immanuel Lutheran Church and School, you can give here through our online service or check out other ways to give a financial gift to Immanuel. Or mail your contribution (please do not mail cash) to:

Immanuel Lutheran Church
45 West Broadway
Plainview, MN 55964

Members: If you have offering envelopes, they are addressed and just need a stamp. Unclaimed 2023 offering envelopes are now in the secretary’s office in the Lutheran school.

Thank you for your prayers and support! May God bless your week!

Feb 5 – Fifth Sunday after Epiphany

The Divine Service for the Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany (February 5, 2023)

“Living Light” – Matthew 5:13-20

As Jesus shines His Word of truth, it shows us the power of God to save. Jesus says to let your light shine. Be a living light to the world around you. It seems impossible, but God tells you that when you are in Christ you ARE living light. Now, we just get to be what God has made us and do holy things to spread the light of Jesus.

February 5 worship service (online)
February 5 bulletin (PDF)
February 5 announcements (PDF)

One of the services will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel. The processed video will be linked on this page when the hymn texts are added.

10:15 recorded service

If you have been blessed and would like to support the spreading of the Gospel through Immanuel Lutheran Church and School, you can give here through our online service or check out other ways to give a financial gift to Immanuel. Or mail your contribution (please do not mail cash) to:

Immanuel Lutheran Church
45 West Broadway
Plainview, MN 55964

Members: If you have offering envelopes, they are addressed and just need a stamp. Unclaimed 2023 offering envelopes are now in the secretary’s office in the Lutheran school.

Thank you for your prayers and support! May God bless your week!

Jan 29 – Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

The Divine Service for the Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany (January 29, 2023)

“What’s Your Church About?” – 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

January 29 worship service (online)
January 29 2023 bulletin (PDF)
January 29 2023 announcements (PDF)

One of the services will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel. The processed video will be linked on this page when the hymn texts are added.

10:15 recorded service with hymns

If you have been blessed and would like to support the spreading of the Gospel through Immanuel Lutheran Church and School, you can give here through our online service or check out other ways to give a financial gift to Immanuel. Or mail your contribution (please do not mail cash) to:

Immanuel Lutheran Church
45 West Broadway
Plainview, MN 55964

Members: If you have offering envelopes, they are addressed and just need a stamp. Also, 2023 offering envelopes are now available. They are currently set out in the resource room of the church. 2022 giving statements will be available to pick up this Sunday and will be mailed by the 31st.

Thank you for your prayers and support! May God bless your week!

Jan. 22 – Third Sunday after Epiphany

The Divine Service for the Third Sunday after the Epiphany (January 22, 2023)

“Light That Breaks the Darkness” – Matthew 4:12-25

January 22, 2023 worship service (online)
January 22, 2023 bulletin (PDF)
January 22, 2023 announcements (PDF)

One of the services will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel. The processed video will be linked on this page when the hymn texts are added.

10:15 recorded service with hymns

The service today also starts National Lutheran Schools week at Immanuel Lutheran School. ILS students will sing to start the 10:15 service. Check out everything going on at school this week:
If you have been blessed and would like to support the spreading of the Gospel through Immanuel Lutheran Church and School, you can give here through our online service or check out other ways to give a financial gift to Immanuel. Or mail your contribution (please do not mail cash) to:

Immanuel Lutheran Church
45 West Broadway
Plainview, MN 55964

Members: If you have offering envelopes, they are addressed and just need a stamp. Also, 2023 offering envelopes are now available. They are currently set out in the resource room of the church. 2022 giving statements will be available to pick up this Sunday and will be mailed by the 31st.

Thank you for your prayers and support! May God bless your week!

Jan 15 – Second Sunday after Epiphany

The Divine Service for the Second Sunday after the Epiphany (January 15, 2023)

“Beholding the Lamb” – John 1:29-42a

January 15, 2023 worship service (online)
January 15 2023 bulletin (PDF)
January 15 2023 announcements (PDF)

One of the services will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel. The processed video will be linked on this page when the hymn texts are added.

10:15 recorded service with hymns

If you have been blessed and would like to support this video ministry, you can can give here through our online service or check out other ways to give a financial gift to Immanuel. Or mail your contribution (please do not mail cash) to:

Immanuel Lutheran Church
45 West Broadway
Plainview, MN 55964

Members: If you have offering envelopes, they are addressed and just need a stamp. Also, 2023 offering envelopes are now available. They are currently set out in the resource room of the church. 2022 giving statements will be available to pick up this Sunday and will be mailed by the 31st.

Thank you for your prayers and support! May God bless your week!

Jan 8 – The Baptism of Our Lord

The Divine Service for the Baptism of Our Lord (January 8, 2023)

“Chosen” – Isaiah 42:1-9

January 8, 2022 worship service (online)
January 8 2023 bulletin (PDF)
January 8 2023 announcements (PDF)

One of the services will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel. The processed video will be linked on this page when the hymn texts are added.

10:15 recorded service with hymns

If you have been blessed and would like to support this video ministry, you can can give here through our online service or check out other ways to give a financial gift to Immanuel. Or mail your contribution (please do not mail cash) to:

Immanuel Lutheran Church
45 West Broadway
Plainview, MN 55964

Members: If you have offering envelopes, they are addressed and just need a stamp. Also, 2023 offering envelopes are now available. They are currently set out in the resource room of the church.

Thank you for your prayers and support! May God bless your week!