1993 West Church Street, Freeport, IL 61032
Church 815-235-1993 School 815-232-3511 CDC 815-232-3443
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Worship activities ... AUDIO TAPE: If you would like to listen to a tape of our Sunday morning service, simply call the church office or talk to one of our pastors. Each Sunday we tape the service and we are happy to offer it, especially to anyone who may have been absent. HEAD USHER: The Board of Worship is in need of someone to be the new “Head Usher.” It involves scheduling the various usher teams and overseeing the work of the ushers. Neil Buettner is retiring from this task after more than 16 years of service. If you could help in this area, please speak with Carol Gray, Neil Buettner, or one of the Pastors for more details of the job. GREETERS: Our thanks to Alice Borchert for serving as our Greeter Coordinator the last few years. She has decided to “retire” from these duties so we are looking for a new Greeter Coordinator. In involves calling individuals who are willing to greet and scheduling the Sunday morning greeters. Call Judy or Marlene in the office if you would consider doing this task.
Oct 15th Mission meeting … The
meeting on Wednesday, October 15 was concerning two mission trips that will be
coming up this summer. One is to The
mission trip to Guatemala will be June 6, 2009 through June 14, 2009. The
cost is $1,500 for travel and expenses. This does not include any extra
shopping money which you might want to bring. There
is a mission trip opportunity in the United States...it is down in the good ole
South...the land of sweet tea, collard greens, fried okra, and for all of you
who do not know...the home of biscuits and gravy. Oh...and Cajun cuisine. If you
are interested in one of these trips and were unable to attend, please email
Pastor Schultz at rschultz@immanuellutheranfreeport.com
or call and he will give you more information. July 27th Vicar Roast … FAREWELL BRUNCH AND
ROAST
Klein recently accepted a call to serve as Associate Pastor at Zion
Lutheran Church in Brighton, Colorado (a suburb of Denver).
Klein would be installed there on Sunday, August 10.
June 26th Outdoor Worship …
June 1st Dedication …
May 4th Confirmation …
DAY
OF PRAYER
We have set today aside as a Day of
Prayer at Immanuel. It is a
national day of prayer. Every day
is a day of and for prayer here and throughout God’s kingdom.
Each week we circulate a prayer list of things that come to the church
during that week. Each fall and
spring we dedicate an entire day encouraging all to set aside a designated time
just for prayer. We do our best to
circulate a very comprehensive prayer list which many keep for their regular
prayers.
Jesus instructs us to go into our private rooms to pray. We also read his final prayer (in Gethsemane) for all in John
17. The early Christians gathered
together in prayer and study of the Word as we follow the accounts in Acts.
We bring our prayers together in services and in our individual rooms
alike. God answers even before we
call upon him, yet listens just the same. As
God is holy and just, his answers go far beyond what our limited and sinful
hearts and minds can offer up to him. That
is a great comfort when we wonder if we have offered worthy things or not.
He invites all to call upon him in every trouble and we glorify him by
doing so. Whatever we ask in
Jesus’ name, he gives to us. He
gives us the comfort that Jesus intercedes every moment of every day
straightening out our sinful conditions and putting his holiness on us and that
includes the petitions we offer. In
other words, Jesus makes sure our prayers are not messed up but according to
God’s will just the same. Like
Alka-Selzer, what a relief that is. God’s
graces are so great and complete.
Attached is the list of prayers for today.
Add to them what is in your heart and mind, troubling and rejoicing.
There are no magic words to say except to our Heavenly Father in Jesus’
name and, “Amen,” which means, “so be it” as we trust God and his
goodness to all. In your
prayer you may think of 6
R’s:
R-1
Recite aloud a Bible passage or part of the catechism to refresh your
memory and focus your thoughts.
R-2
Read a devotion to enrich your understanding of the Lord’s teaching
R-3
Reflect on how this teaching applies to your faith and life.
R-4
Repent by pouring out your heart to the Lord, asking Him to forgive
your failures of faith and life. Confess
your thoughts honestly to the Lord.
R-5
Rejoice in God’s mercy and forgiveness through His Son. Although we are unworthy of his blessings, he declares us
worthy through Jesus at the cross.
R-6
Request God’s blessings for yourself as well as your family,
friends, neighbors. Pray
confidently as Isaiah has promised, “The Lord will answer.”
(Isaiah 58:9) Today’s Prayer:
“Lord, I do believe.
Help me overcome my unbelief.”
[Mark 9:24]
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of the love of God in Jesus Christ through Word and Sacrament
