This post is to serve as a remembrance page for Ferman Lanning who fell asleep in Jesus on August 19, 2020. The service was held in the Immanuel Lutheran Church for video recording purposes on August 25, 2020.
Link to the service video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/atXkjjjzZrA or watch the embedded video below. Closed captioning is available to assist those who may have trouble hearing or understanding the words spoken. Find the “CC” option in the player and click on it.
August 25, 2020 Funeral Service of Ferman Lanning — “Gains and Losses in Christ” — Philippians 3:7-14
The service of the Word for August 23, 2020, the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost. Have you ever struggled with “What is my purpose? Why am I here?” It’s a common problem we have, even as Christians. Thanks be to God that He transforms us through His grace and mercy so that whatever we do, we glorify God as Christ drives our lives as He lives for us and in us.
The service of the Word and prayers for the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost (August 16, 2020). Ever cried out to the Lord and it seemed like He wasn’t listening or didn’t care? It’s hard to wait and pray “Thy will be done.” But then the Lord answers our prayer. Sometimes it’s just a crumb, but it’s all we need!
The service of the Word and prayers for the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost (August 9, 2020). God’s Word teaches us to stay in the boat of the Church rather than be a rock on the water. Thanks be to God that Jesus saves us when we do start to sink and pulls us back to the safety of His love and forgiveness!
The service of the Word and prayer for the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost. Here is a summary of the Word of God proclaimed in this service:
Christ Jesus, the Living Bread from Heaven, Feeds the Children of God.
By the Gospel of “the Christ who is God over all, blessed forever” (Rom. 9:5), we are “the children of God” (Rom. 9:8). Therefore, “listen diligently,” and “hear, that your soul may live.” By His sacrificial death in His flesh and blood He has made “an everlasting covenant” for us. Since He now calls us to Himself, we come to Him “and eat what is good, and delight … in rich food” (Is. 55:2–3). He has come with divine compassion to save us from sin and death and to feed us with Himself. As our Lord Jesus once took bread, “said a blessing,” broke the loaves, “and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds” (Matt. 14:18–19), He also now takes bread, blesses it by His Word to be His very Body, and distributes it to His Church by the hand of His called and ordained servants. Just as “they took up twelve baskets full of the broken pieces,” there is more than enough for His whole Church to eat and to be satisfied (Matt. 14:20).
If you have been blessed with this service of the Word and would like to support this ministry, you can mail your contribution to:
Immanuel Lutheran Church 45 West Broadway Plainview, MN 55964
Members: If you have offering envelopes, they are ready to mail. Please do not mail cash. You can also give online here.
Thanks be to God for His amazing grace that helps us know Jesus as the living bread from heaven who never stops feeding us with his forgiveness and love!
The service of the Word and prayers for the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost. God’s Word assures us today that we are a treasure worth keeping because we are chosen by His love and mercy. Therefore let us keep the precious treasure of faith in Christ Jesus, our Savior and King!
The service of the Word and prayers for the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost. God’s Word assures us today that in spite of the evil that exists in this world, and in spite of our many transgressions, He alone is our God. He is our Rock and Redeemer and Savior, and there is no other (Isaiah 44:8).
The service of the Word and Prayer for the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost (July 12, 2020). We praise God that His Word always works, because the Word that He sends that truly accomplished everything for us is the Word made flesh, Jesus Christ!
The service of the Word and Prayer for the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost (July 5, 2020). Thanks to Rev. John Fuchs who is filling in for Pastor Augustine. May God bless you as you receive His grace and mercy through His Word!
The service of the Word and Prayer for the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost (June 28, 2020). Special thanks to Rev. John Fuchs for serving for Pastor Augustine today. May God bless you as you receive His grace and mercy through His Word!