Week of February 16, 2025

Sunday Bulletin February 16, 2025

LiveStream of Immanuel's Services

Watch a livestream of our services. Search for Immanuel Luthean Church St. Ansgar on YouTube ChannelYouTube or go to our website and click the YouTube icon located at the bottom of the page. We now have a more friendly address https://www.youtube.com/@ImmanuelLutheranChurchStAnsgar

We remember in prayer those celebrating birthdays and anniversaries this week:

Birthday: Eva M., Alan B., Rachel F., and Alexa F. 

Anniversaries: Fred & Karen S. on February 16th and 60 years for Ivan & YVonne W. on February 20th

US flags at Immanuel Cemetery will likely last around 90 days.  The lifespan of a flag depends on many factors, including weather conditions, how often it's flown, and how well it's cared for.  Our thanks to Jerry Beaver for spearheading Immanuel Cemetery’s Flag Fund.  Jerry works with the American Legion to get the best price for our flags (approx. $20 each.)  If you’d like to make a donation to the fund please do so by talking with Jerry personally, or you may leave your donation in the church office with a note indicating “flag fund”. Thank you.

Prayer & Potluck is Sunday, February 23rd, beginning at 11AM.  We’re learning about the fruits of the Spirit in Bible Study.  Bring your family and enjoy ctivities for the kids, music for all ages, and delicious food.  You’re welcome to join us!

Take a look on the bulletin board – we received an invitation to Bethlehem Lutheran in Mason City to celebrate the installation of Rev. Karl C. Bollhagen.  The service is at 3PM on Sunday, February 23rd, with a reception following, 

Remember to designate Thrivent Choice Dollars – deadline is March 31.

Immanuel’s 150th Anniversary was in 2024

Yesterday, Today, and Forever Hebrews 13:8

   “Yesterday, Today and Forever”, a phrase that celebrates our history even as we move forward, takes reference from Scripture verses “Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God.  Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith.   Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”  (Hebrews 13:7-8) Review our anniversary year 2024   

A book was written about the building of the church building. The book "Brick by Brick" (PDF format) can read online.

Christian Education Opportunities at Immanuel

Please remember to provide the church office with new or changed addresses.

We especially need addresses for those who are off to college so they can be remembered with correspondence. Thank you.

Immanuel's Good Samaritan Account

Donations are welcome to replenish Immanuel's Good Samaritan Account. Immanuel maintains its own Good Samaritan Account and we contribute to the account in which all churches in St. Ansgar participate, (kept at City Hall).

Offering envelopes

Offering envelopes may be left at the church office. Please remember to give.

Your help is needed to make sure offerings are designated according to your wishes.  Write "missions" or "home" on the memo line at the lower left corner of your check with a corresponding dollar amount.

For example:  Memo: $50 missions, $50 home.  ("Missions" is designated to Synodical purposes and missions. "Home" is designated to salaries and expenses). If you have questions, please talk with Connie Groth, Tami Woods or a member of the Finance Committee.  Thanks.

Ten percent of the offerings are put in the Repair and Maintenance budget up to a balance of $15,000.

Special envelopes are used as follows:

2025 Church Council

Church Council members for 2023 are: Mike Gerdts– President, Randy Marcks - Vice President, Julie Bless– Secretary, Kay Groth– Treasurer, Keith Horgen- Head Elder, Paul Hannam- Trustees, Connie Groth – Financial Sec’y, Ariel Schulmeister – Education, John Groth- Stewardship, and Laura Pahl– Evangelism.

Facebook

Evangelism Committee invites you to join Immanuel’s Facebook page. Look for us at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church – St. Ansgar Iowa, then LIKE IT. Once you LIKE IT, all posts will come directly to your Home Page.

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Your Offerings…

Direct Deposit is available for your weekly offerings.  Contact your local bank if you are interested in using this option.

Bibles, Sunday School materials, Portals of Prayers and CHRISTIAN literature

of all kinds are being collected by the Naomi Circle.  These will be sent to Love Packages in Butler, Illinois. Love Packages is a ministry aimed at putting CHRISTIAN LITERATURE and BIBLES into the hands of people around the world who are hungry for the word of God.  Place these materials in the specially marked basket in the Gathering Area.  No hymnals or Quarterlies can be used.  Thank you for caring and sharing.