Provided we don't have a spike in active COVID cases in Logan County, we will have in-person services on Saturday, 2/20/2021 at 5 pm and Sunday, 2/21/2021 at 9 am. Because we are now at a 50-person limit, no reservations are necessary. Watch for announcements on Facebook or by email if the service needs to be canceled.
We pray that you and your family are staying safe and healthy.
We pray that you and your family are staying safe and healthy.
February 14, 2021 (Transfiguration of our Lord) Sermon
Gospel: Mark 9:2-9
February 7, 2021 (5th week of Epiphany) Sermon
Gospel: Mark 1:29-39
January 31, 2021 (4th week of Epiphany) Sermon
Gospel: Mark 1:21-28
January 24, 2021 (3rd week of Epiphany) Sermon
Gospel: Mark 1:14-20
.The Sundays after Epiphany began with Jesus’ baptism and end with three disciples’ vision of his transfiguration. In Mark’s story of Jesus’ baptism, apparently only Jesus sees the Spirit descending and hears the words from heaven. But now Jesus’ three closest friends hear the same words naming him God’s Beloved. As believers, Paul writes, we are enabled to see the God-light in Jesus’ face, because the same God who created light in the first place has shone in our hearts to give us that vision. The light of God’s glory in Jesus has enlightened us through baptism and shines in us also for others to see.
“Our help comes from the Lord,” sings the psalmist. As you continue to be in ministry, whatever your vocation, and wrestle with the massive uncertainties brought about by this pandemic, please know that you are in our prayers. But more importantly, hold onto the promise that “the Lord will keep your going out and your coming in, from this time on and forevermore.”
Blessings to Pastor Brian Wachendorf as he begins his ministry at Immanuel Lutheran Church! This is the Service of Ordination by Bishop Roth, and Installation as our new pastor. We warmly welcome Pastor Brian and his family to Immanuel!