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May 21-22 – Seeing More Clearly In Cambodia – A Gift from God

The Sunday after Pentecost is always The Holy Trinity. As we consider the Trinity, we do not attempt to define or explain God but confess what He has revealed to us in Scripture. He is one God in three persons. … Continue reading

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May 14-15 – 2016 Confirmation and Worship Services

Immanuel proudly presents the Rite of Confiramtion to our 2016 confirmands, recognizing and celebrating this important spiritual milestone, at this weekend’s 10:45 worship service. Listen-In or Watch below!

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May 7-8 – Mother’s Day Weekend Worship – A Gift from God

Thank God for mothers! The celebration of Mother’s Day is not part of the traditional Church Year calendar. Rather, it is an informal celebration that presents an opportunity to give thanks to God for His gift of mothers. In observing … Continue reading

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Apr 30 / May 1 – Weekend Worship – Enviando! (Send)

Immanuel welcomes Pastor Dennis Perryman, as our special guest Pastor. Pastor Perryman is an LCMS Pastor working for the Northern Illinois District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (NID). He is doing development work for ¡Enviando! – a campaign to … Continue reading

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Apr 23-24 Weekend Worship – The Gift of Music

Since the time of David, the primary means of congregational participation in worship has been music. When God centralized worship in Jerusalem, music became a prominent feature. Through David, God organized an impressive music ministry. This first music ministry had … Continue reading

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Apr 16-17 Weekend Worship – Seeing, Hearing, and Knowing

“Now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face” (1 Corinthians 13:12). Our vision of God’s reign is clouded by tribulation and lack, alienation and weeping. Yet, John saw—in living color and high definition—the day when all … Continue reading

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Apr 17 / 8:00 – Seeing, Hearing, and Knowing – Traditional Lutheran Worship video

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Apr 9-10 Weekend Worship – What’s Your Story?

The story of Peter is interesting. It was Peter who first confessed Jesus as Lord—and Peter to whom Jesus said, “Get behind Me, Satan.” It was Peter who insisted he was not like the others and would never abandon Jesus—and … Continue reading

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Apr 2-3 Weekend Worship – Believing is Seeing

Easter is not merely a day but a season, and every year we begin the rest of the story with John’s description of Thomas and his encounter with the risen Lord. Perhaps this is descriptive of our attitude as a … Continue reading

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Mar 19-20 Weekend Worship – Palms

Bittersweet. If something is literally bittersweet, it tastes both bitter and sweet at the same time—like a piece of dark chocolate. Different events can be bittersweet too— circumstances that are both painful and pleasant at the same time. Palm Sunday … Continue reading

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Mar 12-13 Weekend Worship – Rejected!

In Isaiah’s day, the dreams of the nation of Israel had been shattered; they were in exile. But it was an opportunity to rely anew on God and His gracious plans for them when they would return. Saul had seen … Continue reading

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Mar 5-6 Weekend Worship – Reconciliation, Restoration & Rejoicing

We live in a world of broken relationships. Without reconciliation, life is draining, not unlike plants without water or a dead battery. But Isaiah looked forward to a day in which God’s people would not only return from exile in … Continue reading

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Mar 6 / 9:15 – Reconciliation, Restoration & Rejoicing – Blended Lutheran Worship video

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Feb 27-28 Weekend Worship – Second Chances

In our fallen human condition, the experiences of our lives appear to tell us about God’s approval or judgment. We sometimes think that people with terrible problems are being punished. When life is easy, we slip into complacency, believing that … Continue reading

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Feb 20-21 Weekend Worship – Love Foresaken

God’s Old Testament people would not listen to His Word, but sought other gods. When Jeremiah pronounced judgment, they were ready to put him to death. When God’s Son came, it was only appropriate that the very people He sought … Continue reading

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Feb 13-14 Weekend Worship – One Little Word

Today’s psalm exudes confidence in God, our refuge in time of trouble. Jesus knew this as He was tempted in the wilderness, though it was Satan who tried to use Scripture to tempt our Lord. When the Israelites would enter … Continue reading

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Feb 6-7 Weekend Worship – What Happens at Camp, Stays at Camp

With the Transfiguration of Our Lord, the Epiphany season reaches its climax and comes to a close. Here on the mountaintop, Jesus’ identity as the divine Son is wondrously revealed. This is the fitting lead-in to the Lenten season, where … Continue reading

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Jan 30-31 Weekend Worship – Pastor Antor Installation & What is this Word

This is a great, historic moment in the life of this congregation. Pastor Donald Antor will be installed as Director of Youth Ministries. This service is rich in tradition, filled with songs of joy, lots of scripture and of course, … Continue reading

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