Author Archives: Pastor Phil Augustine

Sept 17 – 16th Sunday after Pentecost

The Divine Service for the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost (September 17, 2023)

“Teach Us to Forgive” – Matthew 18:21-35

September 17 worship service (web version)
September 17 bulletin (PDF)
September 17 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 with hymn texts

Your prayers and financial support for the spreading of the Gospel through Immanuel Lutheran Church and School are greatly needed! 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!

Sept 10 – Christian Education Sunday

The Divine Service for the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost and Christian Education Sunday (September 10, 2023).

We gather to praise the Lord for His gift of wisdom and knowledge that comes through the Holy Scriptures to reveal our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We recognize our Lutheran School teachers and volunteers who teach Sunday School and Release Time. We praise God for you!

“The Greatest Gift You Can Give” – Deuteronomy 6:1-9

September 10 worship service (web version)
September 10 bulletin (PDF)
September 10 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 with hymn texts

Your prayers and financial support for the spreading of the Gospel through Immanuel Lutheran Church and School are greatly needed! 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!

Sept 3 – 14th Sunday after Pentecost

The Service of Matins with Holy Communion for the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost (September 3, 2023).

“Taking Up the Cross” – Matthew 16:21-28

September 3 worship service (web version)
September 3 bulletin (PDF)
September 3 announcements (PDF)

We resume two services this Sunday at 8:00 and 10:15 a.m. If we have volunteers available, one of the services (typically the 10:15 service) 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 service recording with hymn texts

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!

August 27 – 13th Sunday after Pentecost

The Divine Service for the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost (August 27, 2023)

“An Offensive Confession” – Matthew 16:13-20

August 27 worship service (web version)
August 27 bulletin (PDF)
August 27 announcements (PDF)

Today is the last summer service at 9:00 a.m. We resume two services next Sunday at 8:00 and 10:15 a.m. If we have volunteers available, it will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel. The edited video will be linked on this page when the hymn texts are added.

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!

August 20 – 12th Sunday after Pentecost

The Service of Matins plus Holy Communion for the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost (August 20, 2023).

“For All People” – Isaiah 56:1,6-8

August 20 worship service (online)
August 20 bulletin (PDF)
August 20 announcements (PDF)

During the summer months, we have one service at 9:00 a.m. If we have volunteers available, it will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel. The edited video will be linked on this page when the hymn texts are added.

9:00 recorded service with hymn texts

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!

August 13 – 11th Sunday after Pentecost

The Divine Service for the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost (August 13, 2023)

“Keep Your Eyes on Jesus” – Matthew 14:22-33

August 13 worship service (web version)
August 13 bulletin and announcements (PDF)

During the summer months, we have one service at 9:00 a.m. If we have volunteers available, it will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel. 

9:00 livestream – no hymn texts

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!

August 6 – 10th Sunday after Pentecost

The Divine Service for the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost (August 6, 2023)

We also celebrate the Rite of Holy Baptism at the beginning of the service.

“Compassion in Desolate Places” – Matthew 14:13-21

The feeding of the 5,000 is more than just a miracle of Jesus to prove that He is true God. It shows us that wherever the children of God find themselves, God is there in Christ with compassionate care of body and soul, even in desolate places.

August 6 worship service (web version)
August 6 bulletin and announcements (PDF)

During the summer months, we have one service at 9:00 a.m. If we have volunteers available, it will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel. The edited video will be linked on this page when the hymn texts are added.

9:00 recorded service with hymn texts

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!

July 30 – 9th Sunday after Pentecost

The Divine Service for the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost (July 30, 2023)

“Whose Body Is It?” – 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Rev. Ronald Stehr leads the service today.

July 30 worship service (online)
Bulletins and announcements will not be available this Sunday.

During the summer months, we have one service at 9:00 a.m. If we have volunteers available, it will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel. The edited video will be linked on this page when the hymn texts are added.

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!

July 23 – 8th Sunday after Pentecost

A Service of Song, Devotion, and Prayer for the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost (July 23, 2023)

The Elders of Immanuel lead this service of the Word with Pastor Augustine off this Sunday. No Holy Communion in this service.

July 23 worship service (online)
No bulletins and announcements are available for this Sunday.

During the summer months, we have one service at 9:00 a.m. If we have volunteers available, it will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel. The edited video will be linked on this page when the hymn texts are added.

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!

July 16 – 7th Sunday after Pentecost

The Divine Service for the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost (July 16, 2023)

“The Sower” – Matthew 13:1-9

Rev. John Fuchs brings the message for this Sunday, sowing the seed of God’s Word.

July 16 worship service (online)
Bulletins and announcements will not be available online this week.

During the summer months, we have one service at 9:00 a.m. If we have volunteers available, it will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel. The edited video will be linked on this page when the hymn texts are added.

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!