Palm Sunday



Holy Week will begin with Palm Sunday on Sunday, March 24th. There will be palms for everyone and the Sunday School children will have a palm parade at the beginning of the 10:30 worship service.

Maundy Thursday

Maundy Thursday is Thursday, March 28th. There will be a worship service at 6:45pm. The fifth grade students will receive First Communion at this service.

Good Friday

Good Friday is Friday, April 7th. There will be a worship service at 6:45pm.

Resurrection Sunday

Resurrection Sunday is Sunday, Marach 31st. The resurrection of Jesus Christ will be celebrated with the regular worship schedule of 9:00 and 10:30am. There will not be coffee and fellowship between the services on this Sunday.

Lenten soup suppers and Lenten worship services have been held each Wednesday since February 24. The confirmation students have attended the soup suppers and the worship services with their mentors. Following the service the student and the mentor end the evening with a faith talk.

Spring is in the air! There’s nothing like that first sixty-degree day of the season, it just refreshes our souls-much like the season of Lent.

I asked God many times in the past to use me, in any way that he saw fit. I wanted to fully surrender my life and all that I do to him. Well-He heard my prayer, and I feel so thankful to be able to assist in many areas of the church, the ministries, and wherever I can use my God given gifts and skills. I encourage everyone in our congregation to do the same-Lord, where can I serve you more? Is it in the church? In the community? At home? Let us all be the church.

Our Confirmation students have entered the season of Lent and continue to enjoy soup suppers and services with their faith mentor. Following services, students and their mentor engage in a “Faith Talk” where they connect in the word of God together, as well as get to know each other on a more personal level. It’s truly a blessing to see these relationships develop, with the intention that they last much longer beyond Lent. Regular confirmation class will resume on Wednesday, April 3^rd. 

Youth Group will resume on Wednesday, April 10^th. We are looking for volunteers to provide the meal for our Youth on the following Wednesdays- April 10^th, 24^th, and May 8^th. Let Jill DeCent know if you or your group would like to provide a meal!

A Meal with a Mission was held on Sunday, March 10^th, benefiting our Youth programs. THANK YOU to everyone that came and graciously helped put this meal on. It would NOT have happened without you!

Sunday School meets on Sundays during the 10:30 service. Children are learning through stories of the New Testament. Palm Sunday is on March 24^th. Prior to Sunday School, children will perform a short “Palm Parade” around the sanctuary. As a reminder, there will be no Sunday School on Resurrection Sunday, or Sunday March 31^st.

And to close with the bible verse that has taken me through many seasons-

Jeremiah 29:11



“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”.

Isn’t that comforting? Rest in the Lord!

This year’s event will be August 18, 2024 from 2 to 6pm at the Bridge Tavern.  The band will be Rumble Seat, a tribute to John Mellencamp.  Our planning meetings have begun.

We need silent auction donations.  We will accept gift certificates, crafts, new but never used items and homemade items. Last year we had a lot of bids on a basket of home canned goods.  If you have questions call or text Terri 612-210-1024.

Sue Schubert is looking for someone to share the Raffle Committee with her.  If you are interested give her a call 320-249-1443.

The funds raised by the February Meal With A Mission on February 18th will be used to help bring Shadreck Chikoti and his family from Malawi to Minnesota for the Manna For Malawi Event in August.

The March Meal With A Mission raised funds for Immanuel's youth. The youth are raising funds to attend the LCMC Youth Gathering in Des Moines, IA in July.

The April Meal With A Mission April 14th will raise funds to used for expenses, such as advertising. related to the Spirit of Christmas Bazaar in November. The Meal With A Mission will be served from 9:30 to 10:30am.

We are looking for some individuals, other than the 3 Bazaar chair people, to plan and organize the Meal With A Mission on April 14, 2024. Proceeds will pay for advertising and other expenses. This past December the majority of our funds were distributed to needy organizations and other areas, and thus we need some additional start up funds. This meal doesn’t have to be complicated, simplicity also works well. 

A Thrivent member of Immanuel will register for a $250 debit card to help pay for meal supplies. Please let one of us know that you are interested in this meal planning so we can continue with hosting our wonderful Bazaar.

Thank you,

Nancy Nyvold 612-804-4917

Karen DeBoer 763-442-0755

Judy Kirchoff 218-820-2802

Save the date Saturday, May 4th for the Spring Salad Luncheon here at Immanuel from noon to 2pm. Bring a dish to share and a friend.