The joy of Jesus’ birth was proclaimed well by our ILS students and choirs in word and song. May you have a blessed Christmas!
December 19 Christmas Concert (PDF)
Author Archives: Pastor Phil Augustine
Dec 19 – Sunday School Christmas
Today’s service recording features the hard work of our Sunday School students and teachers to learn and proclaim the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. This service is titled, “His Name is Jesus” and includes many familiar Christmas hymns along with the message of Jesus’ birth.
December 19 – Children’s Program (PDF)
December 19 – 8 am service (PDF – service not recorded)
December 19 bulletin and announcements (PDF)
The 10:15 service (Sunday School Christmas program) 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 north narthex, or contact the church office to get them.
Thank you for your prayers and support! May you have a blessed and joyful Christmas!
Dec 12 – Third Sunday in Advent
The Divine Service for the Third Sunday in Advent (December 12, 2021)
“Rejoice! The Lord Will Save!” – Zephaniah 3:14-20
The pink candle in the Advent wreath is lit today to signify a focus on the joy of preparing for the coming of Jesus. God’s people longed for the Savior. The prophet Zephaniah makes it clear that God will come to save His people. God will rejoice in this saving work that is fulfilled in the birth of Christ Jesus!
December 12 service (PDF) or try this web version that will fit your computer, tablet, or phone.
December 12 bulletin and announcements
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 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 north narthex, or contact the church office to get them.
You can give online here through our online service or check out other ways to give a financial gift to Immanuel.
Thank you for your prayers and support! May your week ahead be blessed in the Lord!
Dec 5 – Second Sunday in Advent
The Divine Service for the Second Sunday in Advent (December 5, 2021).
“God Working in You” – Philippians 1:2-11
Through the prophets, God prepared His people for the first advent of Jesus. Through the preaching of Paul, we are prepared for the day of Jesus Christ – His second advent. God begins a good work in us by grace through faith and promises to bring it to completion when Jesus comes again. What a great promise and hope we have in Jesus!
December 5 service file (PDF) or try this web version that will fit your computer, tablet, or phone.
December 5 bulletin (PDF)
December 5 announcements (PDF)
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 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 north narthex, or contact the church office to get them.
You can give online here through our online service or check out other ways to give a financial gift to Immanuel.
Thank you for your prayers and support! May your week ahead be blessed in the Lord!
Nov 28 – First Sunday in Advent
The Divine Service for the First Sunday in Advent (November 28, 2021). The Church begins her liturgical new year today. It may seem strange to hear about Palm Sunday as the theme of this day, but it is by design to take us on an Advent journey to the cross with a flashback to the Babe of Bethlehem at Christmas. All this for us sinners to hear and believe that Jesus is the Savior and King of all!
Service for November 28 2021 (PDF) or try this web version that will fit your computer, tablet, or phone.
Bulletin for November 28 2021 (PDF)
November 28 2021 announcements (PDF)
Immanuel Lutheran School December 2021 News Notes (PDF from Principal Rick Arguto)
Our apologies to any online viewers looking for the live-stream of the service today. Our lone live-stream technician is spending the weekend away. A backup camera operator will record the service. It will be linked on this page when the hymn texts are added.
“An Advent Journey” – Luke 19:28-40
If you have been blessed and would like to support this ministry, you can 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 north narthex, or contact the church office to get them.
You can give online here through our online service or check out other ways to give a financial gift to Immanuel.
Thank you for your prayers and support! May your week ahead be blessed in the Lord!
Nov 21 – Last Sunday of the Church Year
The Divine Service for the Last Sunday of the Church Year (Nov 21, 2021). This Sunday is also the final Sunday in the stewardship series of “Growing as Stewards in Faith, Love, and Hope.” Equipped with the Word and promises of God, we are prepared for our Lord’s return. But while we wait, we make the best use of our time, talent, and treasure so that others are also equipped with faith, love, and hope in Christ Jesus. Hope is not wishful thinking, but the spiritual courage the Holy Spirit pours into us to keep us going and growing!
2021-11-21 service (PDF) or try this web version that will fit your computer, tablet, or phone.
2021-11-21 announcements (PDF)
2021-11-21 Stewardship Inserts (PDF)
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.
“Inspired by Hope” – Romans 5:1-5
If you have been blessed and would like to support this ministry, you can 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. If you do not have your 2021 offering envelopes, contact the church office to get them.
You can give online here through our online service or check out other ways to give a financial gift to Immanuel.
Thank you for your prayers and support! May your week ahead be blessed in the Lord!
Nov 14 – 25th Sunday after Pentecost
The Divine Service for the Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost (Nov 14, 2021). We are in the second week of the three-week Stewardship series of “Growing in Faith, Love, and Hope.” The theme for this week is the second item of love. When God pours His love into our hearts, our faith and love grow and prompts us to serve our neighbor with God’s love and care and mercy. We do this because Jesus was prompted by love into action to save us from sin and selfishness to live a fuller, better life in Him!
2021-11-14 service (PDF) or try this web version that will fit your computer, tablet, or phone.
2021-11-14 announcements (PDF)
November 21 Mission speaker at Potsdam (PDF) – check out this great opportunity to hear Gary Thies and his work at Mission Central, the largest missions agency in the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.
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.
“Love Prompts Action” – 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
** A custom text for the fall stewardship series entitled “Growing as Stewards in Faith, Love, and Hope” **
If you have been blessed and would like to support this ministry, you can 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. If you do not have your 2021 offering envelopes, contact the church office to get them.
You can give online here through our online service or check out other ways to give a financial gift to Immanuel.
Thank you for your prayers and support! May your week ahead be blessed in the Lord!
Nov 7 – All Saints’ Day (Observed)
The Divine Service for the Feast of All Saints’ Day. We observe this special holy day that is assigned to the Church’s calendar for November 1 where we remember those who by faith knew the Lord and honored Him with their lives. No one is perfect, of course. Those we remember in the service (those members who died in the past year) would be the first to admit that. But when we remember those that ran the race of faith, we can remember their example and strive to follow in their footsteps that we, too, might finish the race and receive the crown of righteousness that Jesus has already won for us on the cross.
2021-11-07.All Saints Day service (PDF) or try this web version that will fit your computer, tablet, or phone.
2021-11-7 announcements (PDF)
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.
“Running the Race of Faith” – Hebrews 12:1-2
** A custom text for the fall stewardship series entitled “Growing as Stewards in Faith, Love, and Hope” **
If you have been blessed and would like to support this ministry, you can 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. If you do not have your 2021 offering envelopes, contact the church office to get them.
You can give online here through our online service or check out other ways to give a financial gift to Immanuel.
Thank you for your prayers and support! May your week ahead be blessed in the Lord!
Oct 31 – Organ Dedication and Recital
Sunday, October 31, 2021 was a joyous day of celebrating the gift of God in music as we rededicated our organ to the glory of God with a recital featuring Mr. Rodney Riese, the son of former Immanuel pastor, Rev. Rodney Riese. The service was recorded and linked below for your viewing a listening pleasure. The video sound is good, but like any instrument, to hear it in person is a richer, fuller experience.
Click here to view/download the service bulletin for the recital (PDF opens in new tab or window)
May God continue to raise up faithful musicians and organists to glorify His name and edify our worship for many years to come! Soli Deo Gloria!
Oct 31 – Reformation Sunday
The Divine Service for Reformation Sunday (October 31, 2021). We also observe the rite of Confirmation at the late service for two youth catechumens. We give thanks to God for providing Martin Luther and for giving him the strength and courage to stand firm in the true faith that set him free. Freed to stand firm and strong in Christ, Luther did just that. In doing so, he showed God’s love to thousands of people. We are also a people blessed by his service. May we also humbly do God’s work in whatever way we can and be faithful to God who has saved us.
2021-10-31.Reformation Day service (PDF) or try this web version that will fit your computer, tablet, or phone.
2021-10-31 announcements (PDF)
We apologize that the 10:15 service will not live-streamed on our YouTube channel. The service was recorded, so the video will be linked on this page when the hymn texts are added. We had internet connection problems that could not be fixed before the service.
“Freed to Stand Firm and Strong” – John 8:31-36
If you have been blessed and would like to support this ministry, you can 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. If you do not have your 2021 offering envelopes, contact the church office to get them.
You can give online here through our online service or check out other ways to give a financial gift to Immanuel.
Thank you for your prayers and support! May your week ahead be blessed in the Lord!