Immanuel Lutheran Church and School has begun taking bolds steps of faith. The church has bought the entire block. Within the desire to build out the footprint on this block is another dream. This idea deals with getting outside our block. What this means is, how does our church help the needs of our community… Read More »
All Saints’ Day
All Saints Day is one of my favorite church holidays. In fact, it might just be my favorite. All Saints day is our entrance to a swift close of the Church year, where we turn our attention to Revelation texts and recognition of the End Times. We await Christ’s second coming, while we simultaneously begin… Read More »
Outside our Comfort Zones
How’s your knowledge of biblical geography? Let’s test it and find out. Here’s a passage from the book of Acts: 6 And they went through the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia. 7 And when they had come up to Mysia, they attempted to go into Bithynia,… Read More »
Fellowship for Men
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 »
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