My name is Emma Deines and I am serving at Immanuel this summer as the DCE Summer Intern. Immanuel’s Church and School has been like a second home to me. I grew up attending church at Immanuel and attending Immanuel day school. Immanuel helped shape who I was and my teachers, pastors, and DCEs taught… Read More »
Grateful for this Community
As the school year came to a close, I was reminded of what a wonderful, loving community I am a part of at Immanuel Lutheran Church and School. My history with Immanuel started when my family moved back to the area and I was going to start seventh grade. Little did I know that years… Read More »
FAQ’s about More Greater Things
During April and May, Immanuel sent down a team to More Greater Things (MGT) in St. Louis on three separate occasions. What is More Greater Things? What does this program hope to accomplish? These are just a few questions which have come up as Immanuel has embarked on this service opportunity. I want to take… Read More »
On Masks… and GRACE
We all have moments in our lives that are momentous, significant times we will never forget. The easiest example in my mind was when my children were born. I will never forget holding Evelyn and Spencer for the very first time. The way they looked at me with those newborn eyes. Eyes alert with the… Read More »
Thanksgiving in May
Thanksgiving in May? “I thank my God in all my remembrance of you.” Philippians 1:3 We have almost made it to the end of the school year, and I have been finding myself reflecting on all the blessings that God has given me this year. I am thankful… That we were able to safely open… Read More »
Jonah’s Whale of a Tale
Our Grand Marshals – Church & School Parade 2021
Immanuel Church & School 2021 Grand Marshals This year we are extremely honored to celebrate four, yes four, Grand Marshals in our parade! Our Grand Marshals are…Drum roll please…Pastor Allen Schade along with Mrs. Diane Schade; Principal, Diana Meers and Athletic Director, Dave Schoedel! All of our Grand Marshal’s have been a very important blessing… Read More »
History of our Bells
Before the start of each Sunday morning sanctuary service, and at other special sanctuary services one hears the sound of bells – three large, cast bells located in Immanuel’s steeple. There are three, but the original plan was for only two. A summary of the bell history (thanks Bob Sandfort!) notes: During the planning for… Read More »
Getting our Kids Involved in Worship
This past Sunday, we began a new type of worship at Immanuel: Family Worship! This worship service is happening at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. As the 9:30 a.m. Drive-In Worship winds to a close (April 25 is the final weekend), it’s important to note that a number of families with younger children might… Read More »
What makes a good pastor?
It is always dangerous writing about oneself or one’s profession in this case. Nevertheless, I want to share with you a story from before my time at Immanuel. I hope this story makes you think about your own walk with the Lord. The distinguished lecture hall got really quiet. The students were already quiet, but… Read More »
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