Monthly Archives: December 2023

Dec 31 – Epiphany

The Divine Service for the observance of Epiphany (December 31, 2023). The feast of Epiphany is always January 6, but Immanuel will celebrate it today to remember the visit of the magi to Bethlehem to see baby Jesus.

“The Gospel for People Who Don’t Belong” – Matthew 2:1-12

December 31 worship service (web version)
December 31 bulletin (PDF)
December 31 announcements (PDF)

May God bless you in the New Year!

One of the services will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel. The edited video will be linked on this page when the hymn texts are added.

10:15 recorded service with hymns

Your prayers and financial support for the spreading of the Gospel through Immanuel Lutheran Church and School are greatly needed! You can give here through our online service or check out other ways to give a financial gift to Immanuel. Or mail your contribution (please do not mail cash) to:

Immanuel Lutheran Church
45 West Broadway
Plainview, MN 55964

Members: If you have offering envelopes, they are addressed and just need a stamp. 2024 offering envelopes are now available to pick up in the church resource room (near the elevator).

Thank you for your prayers and support! May God bless your week!

Notice a problem or something missing or unusual? Contact us so we can fix it!

Dec 24 – Fourth Sunday in Advent/Christmas Eve

The Divine Service for the Fourth Sunday in Advent, but using Christmas Eve hymns and scripture readings.

“What Kind of Christmas Will You Have?” – Matthew 1:18-25

December 24 worship service (web version)
December 24 bulletin (PDF)
December 24 announcements (PDF)

There is just one service for this Sunday at 9:30 a.m. as the second (and different) service will be at 5:00 p.m. This service will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel. The edited video will be linked on this page when the hymn texts are added.

9:30 recorded service with hymns
5:00 p.m. live stream recording

Merry Christmas!

Your prayers and financial support for the spreading of the Gospel through Immanuel Lutheran Church and School are greatly needed! You can give here through our online service or check out other ways to give a financial gift to Immanuel. Or mail your contribution (please do not mail cash) to:

Immanuel Lutheran Church
45 West Broadway
Plainview, MN 55964

Members: If you have offering envelopes, they are addressed and just need a stamp. 2024 offering envelopes are now available to pick up in the church resource room (near the elevator).

Thank you for your prayers and support! May God bless your week!

Notice a problem or something missing or unusual? Contact us so we can fix it!

Dec 17 – Third Sunday in Advent

The Divine Service for the Third Sunday in Advent (December 17, 2023)

The 8:00 service will be the regular service for the day. At 10:15 the Sunday School children will present their Christmas program, “His Name is Jesus!” We hope to have both services streamed to YouTube.

“It’s All About the Christ” – John 1:6–8, 19–28

December 17 worship service (web version)
December 17 bulletin (PDF)
December 17 announcements (PDF)

One of the services will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel. The edited video will be linked on this page when the hymn texts are added.

8:00 recorded serviced edited for hymn texts
10:15 live-stream of the Sunday School Christmas program

Your prayers and financial support for the spreading of the Gospel through Immanuel Lutheran Church and School are greatly needed! You can give here through our online service or check out other ways to give a financial gift to Immanuel. Or mail your contribution (please do not mail cash) to:

Immanuel Lutheran Church
45 West Broadway
Plainview, MN 55964

Members: If you have offering envelopes, they are addressed and just need a stamp. 2024 offering envelopes are now available to pick up in the church resource room (near the elevator).

Thank you for your prayers and support! May God bless your week!

Notice a problem or something missing or unusual? Contact us so we can fix it!

Dec 10 – Second Sunday in Advent

The Divine Service for the Second Sunday in Advent (December 10, 2023)

“Comfort, Pardon, and Peace” – Mark 1:1-8

December 10 worship service (web version)
December 10 bulletin (PDF)
December 10 announcements (PDF)

One of the services will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel. The edited video will be linked on this page when the hymn texts are added.

8:00 recorded service edited for time and hymn texts

Your prayers and financial support for the spreading of the Gospel through Immanuel Lutheran Church and School are greatly needed! You can give here through our online service or check out other ways to give a financial gift to Immanuel. Or mail your contribution (please do not mail cash) to:

Immanuel Lutheran Church
45 West Broadway
Plainview, MN 55964

Members: If you have offering envelopes, they are addressed and just need a stamp. 2024 offering envelopes are now available to pick up in the church resource room (near the elevator).

Thank you for your prayers and support! May God bless your week!

Notice a problem or something missing or unusual? Contact us so we can fix it!

Dec 3 – First Sunday in Advent

The Divine Service for the First Sunday in Advent (December 3, 2023)

“Waiting for Christ” – 1 Corinthians 1:3-9

December 3 worship service (web version)
December 3 bulletin (PDF)
December 3 announcements (PDF)

One of the services will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel. The edited video will be linked on this page when the hymn texts are added.

10:15 recorded service with hymns

Your prayers and financial support for the spreading of the Gospel through Immanuel Lutheran Church and School are greatly needed! You can give here through our online service or check out other ways to give a financial gift to Immanuel. Or mail your contribution (please do not mail cash) to:

Immanuel Lutheran Church
45 West Broadway
Plainview, MN 55964

Members: If you have offering envelopes, they are addressed and just need a stamp. 2024 offering envelopes are now available to pick up in the church resource room (near the elevator).

Thank you for your prayers and support! May God bless your week!

Notice a problem or something missing or unusual? Contact us so we can fix it!