Did you know that Immanuel Lutheran Church has an abundance of members? This abundance can be both a blessing and a fault. Having a large confessional church is a reason to be proud. Several problems come with a large church; a lot of people do not know one another. Some people come to church and… Read More »
Confirmation Retreat Recap
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9 The past week brought the return to many youth and discipleship ministries at Immanuel. 30 youth and leaders went to Camp Wartburg for… Read More »
A Warm Welcome to the Timmerman’s
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 Thank you all so much for the warm welcome my family and I have received! We are so blessed to be here. I am… Read More »
The Strongest Glue
“And Christ is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” Colossians 1:17 There’s an entire drawer in my desk that is dedicated to things that stick. Do you need staples, glue, sticky tack, Command hooks, or tape (Scotch, packing, painters, double-sided, Duck…)? I’ve got you covered! As I’ve decorated and prepared my… Read More »
God’s Good News for Us! – a Couple Minutes with Christ Today…
We all hear or read the stories in the news. Sorry if this depresses you, but here’s the current news summary: This blasted pandemic seems like it will never end! Virus infection numbers and hospitalizations are rising again due to the delta variant. Serious crime is spiking and rampant. Our government and politicians are dysfunctional. Some… Read More »
A Couple Minutes with Christ Today…
A Couple Minutes with Christ Today… Today I am starting a new occasional devoltional Blog/Eblast called: “A Couple Minutes with Christ Today…” Today let’s ponder the incredible and inspiring message of Law and Gospel from God’s Word in Psalm 145. It’s a beautiful poetic expression of praise and thanks to God! God revealed and… Read More »
A Devotion on Goodbyes
This coming Tuesday will be my last day serving at Immanuel. It has been a privilege to serve you over the past year. Over the past few weeks, I have realized that saying goodbye is a hard thing. I will miss you as I continue my studies back at Concordia Seminary. A pastor naturally loves… Read More »
Feeling Like a Bird, a Horse, or a Turtle
Today’s blog post is a brain teaser! First, please read the following… “Amazing grace, how sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost but now am found Was blind but now I see” And this… “Jesus loves me this I know For the Bible tells me so Little ones to… Read More »
Looking back on VBS
It’s hard to believe that a month has gone by since Vacation Bible School was chugging through the halls of Immanuel! Our theme of Rocky Railway helped us learn to trust Jesus through all the ups and downs of life. The Fellowship Hall and lower level of the school building was full of joyful children… Read More »
Servant Event Recap
Psalm 100:5 – “For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.” Last week, our Immanuel team of high school youth and adult leaders traveled northwest for Idaho Servant Adventures at Shoshone Mountain Retreat. The week was filled with service projects varying from leading a day camp, to… Read More »
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