The Divine Service for the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany (Feb 6, 2022)

“Fear Not, Astonished Sinner” — Luke 5:1-11

There are times in the life of a Christian where you realize you are in the presence of God’s holiness, and it strikes fear into your heart. This is where the Triune God is different. Instead of relishing in our fear and using it to control or destroy us, God astonishes us with His love and mercy. He calms the fear and casts it upon the cross of Jesus that we would know that our sin is forgiven!

Many thanks to Pastor John Fuchs, Emeritus, who leads the service today.

February 6 2022 Worship service (PDF) or try this web version that will fit your computer, tablet, or phone.
February 6 2022 bulletin (PDF)
February 6 2022 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.

If you have been blessed and would like to support this ministry, you can can give online here through our online service or check out other ways to give a financial gift to Immanuel. Or mail your contribution to:

Immanuel Lutheran Church
45 West Broadway
Plainview, MN 55964

Please do not mail cash.
Members: If you have offering envelopes, they are addressed and just need a stamp. 2022 offering envelopes are now available in the resource room at church, or contact the church office to get them.

Thank you for your prayers and support!

The Divine Service for the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany (January 30, 2022)

“Loved to be Loving” – 1 Corinthians 12:31a-13:13

What is love? Is it a feeling? A commitment? Or something more? As Christians we know that love comes from God because that what the Bible tells us He is. As we receive God’s gracious love, we use the gift to be loving to others; not to look good so that we might boast in our good deeds, but that in those deeds, God would be glorified as others experience what true love is all about. Love is all about Jesus!

January 30 2022 Worship service (PDF) or try this web version that will fit your computer, tablet, or phone.
January 30 2022 bulletin (PDF)
January 30 2022 announcements (PDF)

Immanuel Lutheran Church Window Project Summary (PDF – project description for review before January 30 voters meeting)

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.

If you have been blessed and would like to support this ministry, you can can give online here through our online service or check out other ways to give a financial gift to Immanuel. Or mail your contribution to:

Immanuel Lutheran Church
45 West Broadway
Plainview, MN 55964

Please do not mail cash.
Members: If you have offering envelopes, they are addressed and just need a stamp. 2022 offering envelopes are now available in the resource room at church, or contact the church office to get them.

Thank you for your prayers and support!

The Divine Service for the Third Sunday after Epiphany (January 23, 2022)

“The Shocking Sermon” – Luke 4:16-30

Jesus preaches in his hometown of Nazareth and delivers a sermon that shocks everyone. He is the fulfillment of God’s Word. He is the Messiah! But He is not about to do miracles to prove it. 2,000 years later, people are not so different, even though we know the end of the story. We know that Jesus lived, died on a cross, and rose from the dead. But do we delight in hearing the good news? It is shocking how we respond to God’s grace. But even more shocking is that God never gives up on us! His grace and love never fail, so we can always rely on God to seek forgiveness and strength for living in these troubling days.

We welcome everyone to the beginning of National Lutheran Schools Week! This is an annual celebration of what God is doing in and through Lutheran schools, from day cares and elementary schools, to high schools, colleges, and seminaries. The ILS school children sang at the 10:15 service. Thanks to Mike MacPherson for his recording!

January 23 2022 Worship service (PDF) or try this web version that will fit your computer, tablet, or phone.
January 23 2022 bulletin (PDF)
January 23 2022 announcements (PDF)

Immanuel Lutheran Church Window Project Summary (PDF – project description for review before January 30 voters meeting)

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.

If you have been blessed and would like to support this ministry, you can can give online here through our online service or check out other ways to give a financial gift to Immanuel. Or mail your contribution to:

Immanuel Lutheran Church
45 West Broadway
Plainview, MN 55964

Please do not mail cash.
Members: If you have offering envelopes, they are addressed and just need a stamp. 2022 offering envelopes are now available in the resource room at church, or contact the church office to get them.

Thank you for your prayers and support!

The Divine Service for the Second Sunday after Epiphany – January 16, 2022

“Follow the Signs to Jesus” – John 2:1-11

If you have ever done a road-trip, you know you need a good map or guide or GPS to lead the way. But you still have to understand the signs to take the right roads and turns to get to your destination. St. John uses “signs”, which are Jesus’ miracles, to show us the right way to know and understand Jesus as our Lord and Savior. At the wedding at Cana, Jesus saves the best (wine) for last. That is also our hope as a Christian – to follow the signs Jesus lays out for us in His Word so that we get to heaven, where the best is yet to come!

January 16 2022 worship service (PDF) or try this web version that will fit your computer, tablet, or phone.
January 16 2022 bulletin (PDF)
January 16 2022 announcements (PDF)

If you have been blessed and would like to support this ministry, you can can give online here through our online service or check out other ways to give a financial gift to Immanuel. Or mail your contribution to:

Immanuel Lutheran Church
45 West Broadway
Plainview, MN 55964

Please do not mail cash.
Members: If you have offering envelopes, they are addressed and just need a stamp. 2022 offering envelopes are now available in the resource room, or contact the church office to get them.

Thank you for your prayers and support!

The Divine Service for the Baptism of Our Lord (January 9, 2022)

“An Open Heaven for You” – Luke 3:15-22

The season of Epiphany begins on January 6 when the Church observes the coming of the Magi to worship baby Jesus. This service will incorporate that event along with the main focus on the Baptism of Jesus. Jesus is the gift of the Father to fallen humanity that we would worship Him who is not only our King, but our substitute. In baptismal water, Jesus has no sin to remove, but He is anointed to be our sin-bearer. Just as Jesus saw heaven open, so it is in our baptism that heaven is opened to those who now bear the name of Jesus. May we never lose our faith in the one with whom the Father is well pleased!

January 9 2022 worship service (PDF) or try this web version that will fit your computer, tablet, or phone.
January 9 2022 bulletin (PDF)
January 9 2022 announcements (PDF)

Other bulletin inserts for the week:
Ball & Bash Flyer (PDF) – The Immanuel PTL is taking over the community Father-Daughter dance and adding a Mother-Son option! It’s not too late to sign up! Here is the link to the online registration form: Snowflake Ball / Snowball Bash Registration

January ILS insert (PDF) – The monthly update from Principal Rick Arguto on things happening at Immanuel Lutheran School.

The 10:15 service will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel. The processed video will be linked on this page when the hymn texts are added.

If you have been blessed and would like to support this ministry, you can can give online here through our online service or check out other ways to give a financial gift to Immanuel. Or mail your contribution to:

Immanuel Lutheran Church
45 West Broadway
Plainview, MN 55964

Please do not mail cash.
Members: If you have offering envelopes, they are addressed and just need a stamp. 2022 offering envelopes are now available in the resource room, or contact the church office to get them.

Thank you for your prayers and support!