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ELDERS’ CONTACT INFORMATION
5 Jeff and Lindsey Knudsen (2015) 10 Michael and Angie Urwiler (2011) 12 Michael and Rochelle Nelson (2015) 16 Jeff and Stephanie Bonertz (2011) 17 Kevin and Nicole Jundt (2016) 21 Brian and Lori Noble (1991) 22 Ben and Terrie Galvin (2007) 23 Aaron and Melanie Carson (2006) 24 George and Kris Schroeder (1977)
Cade Sohler
Cell: (402)375-0606
Work: (402)256-3817
Ron Jelinek
Cell: (402)375-0209
Dan Kuhlman
Home: (402)256-9456
Cell: (402)369-2241
September Anniversaries 3 Deborah Bearnes
3 Chuck Peters 4 Emily Rasmussen 7 CarolAnn Bearnes LeMasurier 7 River Jelinek 7 Lori Noble 9 Erik Warner 10 Jessica Benes 11 Brody Virgil 11 Stacie Schutte 14 Hunter Pehrson 14 Sydney Pehrson 16 Heather Bearnes Loza 17 Robin Camenzind 17 Kyle Rasmussen 21 Sue Schroeder 22 Rachel Ebmeier 23 Lainey Schutte 23 Amber Walloch 24 Henry Bonertz 26 Michaela Nitz 28 Tucker Waterbury 29 Tate Cunningham 29 McKenna Warner 30 Faith Galvin
Immanuel Lutheran Church LC-MS
POB 597, 301 Alma Street
Laurel, Nebraska 68745-0597
Church Phone: 402-256-3314
Rev. Jeffery P. Warner
Cell: 402-922-3017
Home: 402-256-3288
Immanuel News - September 2017
POB 597, 301 Alma Street
Laurel, Nebraska 68745-0597
Church Phone: 402-256-3314
September Birthdays
Church Office Email: [email protected]
Website: www.immanuellutheranchurchlaurelne.com
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Serving Immanuel during September Elder – Ron Jelinek Deacon – Tate Cunningham
Ushers – Regg Pehrson, Hunter Pehrson,
Clayton Erwin
Acolytes – Rachel Ebmeier
Altar Servers – Emma Kneifl & Kim Warner
Offering Counters – Trustees
(Cory Linn, Greg Pippitt, Scott Pippitt)
Rev. Jeffery P. Warner
Email: [email protected]
Cell: 402-922-3017
Home: 402-256-3288
Elders: Cade Sohler 402-375-0606
Ron Jelinek 402-375-0209
Dan Kuhlman 402-256-9456
Deacons: Tate Cunningham 402-518-0214
Mark McCoy 402-256-9098
Bryan Pippitt 402-518-0722
Trustees: Cory Linn 402-256-3218
Greg Pippitt 402-256-3635
Scott Pippitt 402-518-1219
Church Board Minutes – August 28, 2017 Board members present: John Schutte, Chuck Sohler, George Schroeder, Jesse Jelinek, Ben Galvin, Cade Sohler, Ron Jelinek, Dan Kuhlman, Tate Cunningha, Bryan Pippitt, Cory Linn, Greg Pippitt, Scott Pippitt, and Rev. Jeff Warner. Absent: Mark McCoy. President John Schutte called the meeting to order. Rev. Warner led us in prayer. Secretary’s Report: George Schroeder read the secretary’s report from June 19, 2017. The report was approved as read. Treasurer’s Report: Jesse Jelinek read the Treasurer’s report and discussed. Chuck Sohler moved to accept the Treasurer’s report. Ben Galvin seconded. Motion carried. Pastor’s Report: Responding to the spiritual and personal needs of the congregation, through Word and Sacrament, spiritual care, counsel, support, and education. Confirmation will begin on 9/6, Rally Day 9/17, Sunday School classes to start 9/26. Laurel Ministerial Association President duties have been added, as well as Hillcrest Board, Project Nativity research (daycare), and WSC Bible Study. Ainsworth Pastors Conference will be 9/17-19. Elder’s Report: None Deacon’s Report: None Trustee’s Report: Cory Linn fixed the bell in the bell tower. Lawn needs to be fertilized. Fence needs to be reinstalled. New lines for parked was discussed. Old Business: None New Business: The annual church picnic scheduled for September 17, was discussed. Discussion on the house for sale was discussed.
The being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. The meeting was closed with a prayer.
George Schroeder, Secretary
Monday, September 18
Church Board meets
at 8:00 PM
Church Board and
Elders meet
on the 3rd Mondays
of each month.
**No July meeting was held
President: John Schutte 402-584-2326
Vice-President: Chuck Sohler 402-256-3174
Secretary: George Schroeder 402-985-2405
Treasurer: Jesse Jelinek 402-518-0073
Financial Secretary: Ben Galvin 402-256-3140
Confirmation Classes resume on Wednesday,
September 6, at 5:30 PM
October (Sept. 26)
November (Oct. 25)
December (Nov. 22)
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Military from Immanuel Members: None
Non-Members: Colin Engebretsen, Aaron
Diediker, Andrew Diediker, and Aric Diediker.
Congregational members are
encouraged to submit names
of family members who are
serving in the military.
If you have a concern in
need of prayer, contact
Dolores Erwin
(402-256-9315)
Prayers of the Church Those ill, hospitalized, and recovering:
Gloria Brummels, Merlin Kint, Sandra Macke,
Marj Mackey, Debra Patras, and John Schroeder.
If you know of someone who is hospitalized or
is recovering at home, please contact the church
office for a visit. Due to HIPPA regulations,
hospitals and care facilities can only contact
the church if you or a family member gives
permission to do so. It is best that you call
the church or Rev. Warner personally.
Personal Spiritual Care:
Donna Buss, Vera Diediker, Norma Pippitt,
Erv Rastede, and Darlene Schroeder.
Please remember our Immanuel Shut Ins
with a visit, note, or phone call.
*** If you would like your prayers included with
Sunday’s Prayers of the Church or the bulletin,
please specifically request this with the church
office. It is not an automatic inclusion.
Orphan Grain Train 25th Anniversary
Orphan Grain Train is excited to be celebrating 25 Years of serving those in need
worldwide. Please mark your calendars to attend this two day celebration, September 15-
16 in Norfolk, which includes a special recognition of OGT’s President, Pastor Ray Wilke
and Vice President, the late Clayton Andrews. Learn more about the impact Orphan
Grain Train has in the US and around the world. Hear speakers from around the world,
enjoy food, entertainment and fellowship.
Christian Sympathies Sympathies to Jerry and Diane McGIll, and family. Jerry’s father, Gaile McGill, passed away on July 16, in Norfolk. Funeral services are Wednesday, July 19, in Tilden. Sympathies to Violet Roland, and family. Son-in-law, Michael Macke, passed away on July 21. Graveside services are Tuesday, July 25, at Greenwood, Wayne. Michael was the husband of Sandra Macke.
NEW BABY God’s blessings to Dalyce and Stephen
Eastman on the birth of a son, on Sunday, July 30. He has been named
Daniel Roberts Eastman. Grandparents are Michael and Patty
Sherman, and great-grandparents are Del and Joyce Daberkow.
You can listen to The Lutheran Hour on the radio (see the schedule) The Lutheran Hour can also be heard anytime on the Web at http://www.lutheranhour.org/ or via iTunes, Google Play or Windows Phone.
September 3 "Finding Life in Jesus' Steps" - Take joy in the gift of being a follower of Christ who is willing to take His lead and be ordered by His steps. (Matthew 16:24-25) September 10 "Who's the Greatest?" - Jesus redefined greatness. He came, not to be served, but to serve and to give His life as a ransom for many. (Matthew 18:1-20) September 17 "Unleash the Power of Forgiveness in Your Life " - Life with God is not about keeping score; it's about living for others in the grace Jesus earned for us. (Matthew 18:21-35) September 24 "The Latest Polls" by Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus. Believing the latest public opinion poll is not the same thing as believing the truth. (Matthew 21:8-11 and Luke 23:23-25)
The Rev. Gregory P. Seltz serves as the Speaker of The Lutheran Hour® radio program, a position he has held since February 2011. Rev. Seltz is the featured speaker unless otherwise noted.
Prayers are with our students and
teaching members, returning to school.
Have a great academic year!
Sermon Schedule
Portals of Prayer App Concordia Publishing House is now offering a free Portals of Prayer app. Listen to recordings of each day’s Bible readings, devotion, and prayer. You can access applicable, easy-to-read meditations and prayers. Read seven years of Portals of Prayer devotions. Search past devotions by keyword, save your favorites, and share prayers. Portals of Prayer is also available on Kindle, Facebook. Printed copies are provided by the church and are available in the Narthex and church office.
“Faster Than The Pastor” Reformation Fun Run/Walk
West Point Circuit is having a Faster than the Pastor Fun Run/Walk on September 24th.
There will be prizes and a guest Pastor that you will have to race against. Register through their Facebook page “West Point Circuit Reformation”
or at www.raceit.com
LWML Logo: Adopted at the 2017 convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
LWML will meet on
Wednesday, September 13, at 7:00 PM.
This month’s server is Diane Schroeder.
Bingo at Hillcrest on
Monday, September 18, at 2:30 PM.
All are welcome to share in fellowship!
LWML Meeting – July 12, 2017 Immanuel Lutheran LWML met on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at 2:00 PM at the Assisted Living in Hillcrest Care Center. Nine members and Pastor Warner were present. Pastor led us in a Bible Study of Psalms 16. President Connie Schutte welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order. Minutes from the June meeting were approved as read. The treasurer’s report was given and showed available funds of $548.29. The report was filed for audit. Correspondence was read and included a thank you from Orphan Grain Train for the quilts. Committee Reports: Visiting: Lynette Penlerick had visited with 7 members and shut-ins. Purchasing: None Christian Service: None Mission Service: Some fabric had been given for quilting. Old Business: Monica Ebmeier gave a verbal report on the National LWML convention she had attended. New Business: Connie Schutte reported she had attended the Zone Executive Board Meeting in July. The Fall Rally will be in Martinsburg, tentatively set for October 17, 2017. The Mite Box devotion, “God Can Make it Better”, was read while mites were collected. Connie read the birthdays for the month of July. There were no anniversaries. Bingo will be on Monday, July 17, at Hillcrest Care Center. The next meeting will be on August 9, 7:00 PM, with Deanna Thompson serving. The meeting was adjourned with prayer. Pie and ice cream was served to the residents, visitors and staff at Hillcrest. Karla Pippitt played musical selections on the piano.
Lynette Penlerick, Secretary LWML Meeting – August 9, 2017 Immanuel Lutheran LWML met on Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at 7:00 PM at the home of President Connie Schutte. Ten members and one guest were present. Connie read a devotion from the Portals of Prayer. Connie welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order. Minutes from the July meeting were approved as read. The treasurer’s report was given and showed available funds of $519.39. The report was filed for audit. Thank You’s were read from Orphan Grain Train, and Matt and Laurie Price. A letter from Lawson Short (who is now settled in Lincoln for vicarage) was shared. Committee Reports: Visiting: Lynette Penlerick & Margaret McCoy had visited with 10 members and shut-ins. Purchasing: None Mission Service: None Christian Service: Served coffee, bars and cookies to the family and friends of Elwood Marquart, following his burial in Laurel. Old Business: Connie thanked all who furnished pies for the July meeting and reported that there was enough with some left. New Business: “Be Ready In Season and Out of Season” is the theme for the upcoming LWML Sunday. We will decide on a date to observe this event next month. A Bake Sale Benefit for Deb Patras will be on Saturday, August 26, 10 AM – 2 PM, at the Laurel City Park, near the sale barn. We are to be thinking on when and what kind of fall fund raiser we would be interested in hosting, and bring ideas to the September meeting. The mite box devotion, “In Their Hands and Upon Their Hearts” was given by Sharon Van Cleave. Connie read the birthdays and anniversaries for the month of August. Bingo will be on Monday, August 21, at Hillcrest Care Center. The next meeting will be held September 13, 7:00 PM with Diane Schroeder serving. The meeting adjourned with prayer. Lunch was provided by Deanna Thompson.
Lynette Penlerick, Secretary
