Category Archives: Worship

Dec 10 – Second Sunday in Advent

The Divine Service for the Second Sunday in Advent (December 10, 2023)

“Comfort, Pardon, and Peace” – Mark 1:1-8

December 10 worship service (web version)
December 10 bulletin (PDF)
December 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.

8:00 recorded service edited for time and 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. 2024 offering envelopes are now available to pick up in the church resource room (near the elevator).

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

Notice a problem or something missing or unusual? Contact us so we can fix it!

Dec 3 – First Sunday in Advent

The Divine Service for the First Sunday in Advent (December 3, 2023)

“Waiting for Christ” – 1 Corinthians 1:3-9

December 3 worship service (web version)
December 3 bulletin (PDF)
December 3 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 hymns

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. 2024 offering envelopes are now available to pick up in the church resource room (near the elevator).

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

Notice a problem or something missing or unusual? Contact us so we can fix it!

Nov 26 – Parables and Possessions

The Divine Service for the Last Sunday of the Church Year (November 26, 2023)

The stewardship series of “Parables and Possessions” concludes with guest pastor, Rev. Dale Kohrs, preaching.

“The Results of Faith” – Matthew 25:31-46

November 26 worship service (web version)
November 26 bulletin (PDF)
November 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.

10:15 recorded service with hymns

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. 2024 offering envelopes are now available to pick up in the church resource room (near the elevator).

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

Notice a problem or something missing or unusual? Contact us so we can fix it!

Nov 19 – Parables and Possessions

The Divine Service for the Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost (November 19, 2023).

Immanuel continues through the end-times readings for the end of the Church year through a stewardship series titled, “Parables and Possessions.”

“Know the Generosity of Jesus” – Matthew 25:14-30

November 19, 2023 worship service (web version)
November 19 bulletin (PDF)
November 19 announcements (PDF)

We welcome students and staff of Hope Lutheran High School in Winona in worship today! Immanuel is part of a multi-congregation association that supports Lutheran education at the high school level in our area.

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 and special guests from Hope Lutheran High School, Winona, MN

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. 2024 offering envelopes are now available to pick up in the church resource room (near the elevator).

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

Notice a problem or something missing or unusual? Contact us so we can fix it!

November Funerals

Immanuel has said “Farewell until the Resurrection” to four members of the congregation in November. Here are links to the services recorded to YouTube. YouTube automatically generates closed captions, and we recommend you turn them on. It isn’t perfect, but it can help you catch words that are not audible.

“Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.” (Psalm 116:15)

November 1, 2023 Funeral for Bill Wohlers
November 7, 2023 Funeral service for Stanley Bartsh
November 9, 2023 Funeral service for Ellen Bratberg
November 13, 2023 Funeral service for Bill Goede

Nov 12 – Parables and Possessions

The Divine Service for November 12, 2023.

Immanuel begins a three-week stewardship series of “Parables and Possessions.” The last weeks of the Church year contain parables of Jesus that teach about the last days and His coming again. This inspires the Christian to use our time, talents, and possessions in a way that glorifies God and seeks to expand His kingdom.

“The Faithful Servant” – Matthew 24:45-51

November 12 worship service (web version)
November 12 bulletin (PDF)
November 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.

8:00 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. 2024 offering envelopes are now available to pick up in the church resource room (near the elevator).

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

Notice a problem or something missing or unusual? Contact us so we can fix it!

Nov 5 – All Saints Sunday

The Divine Service for All Saints Sunday (November 5, 2023)

Today the Church remembers those who have departed in the faith that rests on Jesus Christ. May all God’s people be faithful unto death and receive the crown of eternal life!

“Your Identity in Christ” – 1 John 3:1-3

November 5 worship service (web version)
November 5 bulletin (PDF)
November 5 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 for time and 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.

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

Notice a problem or something missing or unusual? Contact us so we can fix it!

Oct 29 – Reformation Sunday

The Divine Service for the Festival of the Reformation (October 29, 2023)

“A Mighty Fortress is Our God” – Psalm 46

In celebration of the 506th anniversary of the Reformation, the Immanuel Lutheran School choir and adult church choir will sing at the 10:15 service.

October 29 worship service (web version)
October 29 bulletin (PDF)
October 29 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 service edited for time and 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.

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

Oct 22 – 21st Sunday after Pentecost

The Divine Service for the Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost (October 22, 2023)

“Rekindling Responsible Citizenship” – Matthew 22:15-22

Rev. John Fuchs, Emeritus, leads the service for Pastor Augustine who is on vacation.

October 22 worship service (web version)
October 22 bulletin (PDF)
October 22 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 service edited for 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.

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

Oct 15 – 20th Sunday after Pentecost

The Divine Service for the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost (October 15, 2023)

We also celebrate the 28th annual Heritage Fest at Immanuel, featuring the old-time music of the Jolly Ramblers. A custom order of service is used for the day that follows the usual order, just with old-time music.

“The Wedding Feast Is Ready!” – Matthew 22:1-14

October 15 bulletin (PDF)
October 15 announcements (PDF)

One of the services will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel. 

Note: Due to the special service, there is no service document to download or view today. We apologize for the inconvenience.

10:15 service edited for time

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.

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