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June 4-5 – Dealing With Grief

Posted on June 5, 2016 by mriguy

Good news today is God is not insensitive when tragedy strikes. Good news is Jesus is not paralyzed when people are hurt, grieving and in shock. Good news is Jesus does not prescribe chemicals or drugs to deal with grief. … Continue reading →

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May 28-29 – Remembered Not Forgotten – Memorial Day Worship Services

Posted on May 29, 2016 by mriguy

Thousands of years from now, the towns we live in may not even exist, and even the more notable people among us will be forgotten. But we will be remembered by Jesus. He will bring each of us to that … Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 22, 2016 by mriguy

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

Posted on May 21, 2016 by mriguy

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

Posted on May 8, 2016 by mriguy

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)

Posted on May 1, 2016 by mriguy

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

Posted on April 24, 2016 by mriguy

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

Posted on April 17, 2016 by mriguy

“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

Posted on April 17, 2016 by mriguy

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

Posted on April 10, 2016 by mriguy

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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