- Immanuel Lutheran Church

10/11/15
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
October 8 & 11, 2015
Greetings to everyone! We have come to worship today to hear God speak to us in his Word and to
speak to him in prayer and in song. May he open our hearts to hear and learn of Jesus! Welcome to
our guests! Please sign the friendship register located in the pew. Come again!
We follow “Common Service” beginning on page 15 in the front of the hymnal
in our 6:30pm worship service on Thursday and our 8am worship service on Sunday.
We follow a special order of worship in our 10:30am contemporary worship service on Sunday.
HYMN 228 – Come, Rejoice before Your Maker
CONFESSION OF SINS (page 15)
PRAYER AND PRAISE (page 16)
PRAYER OF THE DAY
Almighty God, in your bountiful goodness keep us safe from every evil of body and soul Make us ready,
with cheerful hearts, to do whatever pleases you, through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives
and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
THE WORD
FIRST LESSON – Genesis 2:18-24
Notice the love of God in the creation of Eve. God first shows Adam his lack and his need, that
Adam’s joy and thanksgiving may be increased when God supplies what is needed. Then in love God
prescribes the roles of each in the marriage, lest there be chaos and confusion. That same love of God
is evident when he provides us with a pious spouse; likewise in love he provides us with his blessings
of good order and peace where we to the roles he assigned us in a spirit of humble obedience to God
and loving service to one another.
18 The LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.”
19 Now the LORD God had formed out of the ground all the beasts of the field and all the birds of the
air. He brought them to the man to see what he would name them; and whatever the man called each
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living creature, that was its name. 20 So the man gave names to all the livestock, the birds of the air
and all the beasts of the field. But for Adam no suitable helper was found. 21 So the LORD God
caused the man to fall into a deep sleep; and while he was sleeping, he took one of the man’s ribs and
closed up the place with flesh. 22 Then the LORD God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of
the man, and he brought her to the man. 23 The man said, “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of
my flesh; she shall be called ‘woman,’ for she was taken out of man.” 24 For this reason a man will
leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh. (NIV©1984)
PSALM 139b (page 117)
SECOND LESSON – Ephesians 5:21-6:4
This lesson repeats much of the second lesson for the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost. But the text
certainly merits use on a Sunday devoted to a family emphasis. Christ himself sets the example in his
marriage to us.
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Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. 22 Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord.
23 For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is
the Savior. 24 Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in
everything. 25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her
26 to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, 27 and to present her to
himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless. 28
In this same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves
himself. 29 After all, no one ever hated his own body, but he feeds and cares for it, just as Christ does
the church-- 30 for we are members of his body. 31 "For this reason a man will leave his father and
mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh." 32 This is a profound mystery-but I am talking about Christ and the church. 33 However, each one of you also must love his wife as
he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.
1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 "Honor your father and mother"--which is
the first commandment with a promise-- 3 "that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long
life on the earth." 4 Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and
instruction of the Lord. (NIV©1984)
VERSE OF THE DAY (Hebrews 2:12)
Alleluia. I will proclaim your name to my people; in the midst of the congregation I will praise you.
Alleluia.
GOSPEL – Mark 10:2-16
Divorce is a sin that separates not only the members of the marriage from one another but the guilty
from God as well. It’s so because God says so. Notice the close connection between the two halves of
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the text: As children are gifts of God to a marriage, so are they also gifts to be brought to the Jesus
who gave them and loves them. Perhaps the chief scandal in divorce is the diminished ability of one or
both parents to bring their children to Jesus for his blessing. What will those who so despise Jesus’
love in the gifts of marriage and of children say to him who is angry at any and all hindrances to the
bringing of children to their Savior? On the other hand, what joy and satisfaction for parents who
receive and then each day bring back to their Savior these special fruits of God’s love.
2 Some Pharisees came and tested him by asking, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?” 3 “What
did Moses command you?” he replied. 4 They said, “Moses permitted a man to write a certificate of
divorce and send her away.” 5 “It was because your hearts were hard that Moses wrote you this law,”
Jesus replied. 6 “But at the beginning of creation God ‘made them male and female.’ 7 ‘For this reason
a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, 8 and the two will become one flesh.’
So they are no longer two, but one. 9 Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate.”
10 When they were in the house again, the disciples asked Jesus about this. 11 He answered, “Anyone
who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. 12 And if she
divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery.” 13 People were bringing little
children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. 14 When Jesus saw this, he
was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the
kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 15 I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the
kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” 16 And he took the children in his arms, put his
hands on them and blessed them. (NIV©1984)
APOSTLES’ CREED (page 19)
HYMN 503 – Oh, Blessed Home, Where Man
SERMON – Mark 10:2-16
“Marriages are Made in Heaven”
CREATE IN ME (page 20)
THANK OFFERING
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
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LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth
as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin
against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.
HYMN 516 – You Parents, Hear What Jesus Taught
PRAYER (page 25)
BLESSING (page 25)
HYMN 601 – Your Love, O God, Has Called Us
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Our Use of God’s Gifts to Us
Attendance: 42 + 118 + 125 = 285
Offerings Given: $11,535
Offerings Needed: $12,520
Announcements
New Phone Number – Please note the phone number to reach Pastor Schwark. He can be reached in
the office or on his cell phone, 652-6035.
Church Parking Lot – The church parking lot will be re-sealed starting Oct 16th in the
afternoon. They will clean and do the crack filling that afternoon, and will be applying the seal coat
on Saturday the 17th. For church on Sunday the 18th, we will not have any parking lines, those will be
painted Sunday afternoon. The parking lot will need to be free of vehicles on Friday afternoon, and all
day Saturday. Please park on the streets around the campus if you need to be at school.
Mrs. Bernetta Eichmann was summoned to her eternal home and glory on Wednesday. A memorial
service was held on Saturday.
Special Service - The weekend of October 22/25 is scheduled to be the kickoff of our short term
capital campaign. The main project is our bell tower restoration. Pastor Schaefer from First German
will be our guest preacher that weekend, grade school children will be singing, handbells will play,
and there will be a brief talk on details of the campaign.
Pastoral Call – The Holy Spirit led the voters of our congregation to issue a Divine Call to Pastor
Jonathan A Micheel to be our next pastor. Pastor Micheel is currently pastor at Prince of Peace in Salt
Lake City, Utah. Please feel free to contact Pastor Micheel with your encouragements for his
potential ministry here at Immanuel, and please keep him, his family, and the congregations of
Immanuel and Prince of Peace in your prayers as he contemplates this call. Pastor can be reached at
801-261-3808, or email him at [email protected].
Sunday School - All kids age 0 through 8th grade are invited each week to participate in our Sunday
School program. We start promptly at 9:15 a.m. Our Little Lambs group (0 - 3 years old) meets
downstairs in the Mothers' Room for music/learning time and play time. Parents are welcome to
participate. PreK through 8th grade meets in church for opening devotion before heading to the school
building for their activities. All groups finish at 10:15 a.m. Please join us for this fun and engaging
time each Sunday morning for your children as they seek the truths of the Bible!
Bible Study - Bible Classes on the Book of Revelation have begun. The classes will make use of the
video Bible Study Course, 7 Visions 7 Truths, prepared by Pastor David Scherbarth, who served at St.
John’s in Two Rivers. This Bible study course will make it possible for you to read the book
Revelation and to understand what God is revealing in this important book. The seven truths of
Revelation will change your life forever! Plan now to attend this Video Bible Study of 7 Visions 7
Truths (which will be facilitated by Jason Muench and Greg Schmill).
Vacancy Pastor - Pastor Schwark will be maintaining office hours Monday-Friday from 8:00am 12:00pm. Feel free to call him at home outside of office hours. He can be reached at 652-6035. Email
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addresses are: [email protected] or [email protected]. If you wish to meet with
him privately, in person, you may visit him at his home at 1244 N 10th Street.
Bulletins – We’re sorry you missed a Sunday! Now you can find the last three weeks’ bulletins at the
information center.
Shoreline Circuit Fall Rally – Will be held at St. John’s Two Rivers School on Tuesday, October 13,
2015 beginning at 6:00pm. The guest speaker will be Pastor Nau X. Lee, Trinity Hmong Lutheran
Church/First German. The theme is How Firm A Foundation – Supporting Hmong Evangelist
Training. All men and women are welcome.
Free Items! – There are free items at the back of the church in the Gathering Room. There are
videos, music and key chains available. Please help yourself!
Koiné CD’s – The Church Office has 10 Koiné CD’s for purchase. These discs are $5 each and can
be purchased through the office.
Help Needed – Our 7th & 8th grade teacher will be on leave from mid-November to mid-January. Our
substitute will be in need of child care for her 2 children, ages 1 & 3 for 2 days a week during school
hours. Please contact the office at 684-3404 if you are able to serve in this way.
Women’s Bible Study – Ladies, take some time for you! Join us in October on Saturday the 17th
and the 24th at 8:30 AM. We meet in the Conference Room located in the church office area. We are
beginning a study of the promise of Psalm 23, using the book entitled, Traveling Light by Max
Lucado. Using these verses as a guide, we are walked through an inventory of the burdensome
baggage we carry around with us like guilt, discontent, anxiety, grief, perfectionism, loneliness, fear,
and others. We were NEVER intended to carry these burdens and Psalm 23 reminds us how we can
release these burdens and turn them over to our Good Shepherd. The cost of the book is approximately
$10.00. We would try to order the books all at once in order to save on shipping. Of course if you
prefer the e-book, that is also available. If interested, please contact Judy Fuerbringer at 684-3333 or
email [email protected].
MLHS Fall Showcase – New this year is MLHS Fall Showcase on October 25th. Fall Showcase will
take place from 2-4pm prior to the MLHS Fall Concert. This event will be geared toward families
(parents, grandparents, and kids of all ages, 5-95), with kids’ games & activities, ice cream and
desserts, and a number of silent auction theme baskets available for bidding. The event will culminate
with the Fall Concert at 4pm. Donations of pies or tortes would be greatly appreciated. Please
contact Julie Novotny at 652-0678 by October 16th regarding these donations.
Birth Announcement – Michael Benjamin Brockmann, the son of Michael & Christine Brockmann
was born on Thursday, October 1st.
Augsburg Confession Forum – Professor John Brenner will present an Augsburg Confession Forum
at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, 19214 County Road XX, Kiel (Louis Corners) on Sunday, October 25th
at 2:00pm.
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This Week at Immanuel (10/11/15)
Mon.
Tue.
Wed.
Thu.
Fri.
Sat.
Sun.
5:30 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
12:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:30 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
8:30 AM
8:00 AM
9:15 PM
10:30 AM
11:30 AM
Catechism Class
Jesus Cares Worship
Ladies of Immanuel
Newsletter Deadline
Praise Team
School Board Meeting
PIE Meeting *New Date*
Choir Practice
WORSHIP w/ Lord’s Supper
Craft & Chat
Women’s Bible Study
WORSHIP w/ Lord’s Supper
SOS & Bible Study
WORSHIP w/ Lord’s Supper
Handbells
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Pastor:
Bruce E. Schwark
Organist: Thursday: Ardis Haag; Sunday: Jason Muench
Flowers: Nick & Barbara Nitka in honor of their 54th Wedding Anniversary
Bulletins: Nick & Barbara Nitka in honor of their 54th Wedding Anniversary
Greeters: 8:00 AM – Ron & Lynn Strzyzewski; 10:30 AM – Larry & Linda Verlinden
Restrooms are located by the elevator. A Mothers’ Room and Nursery are located downstairs.
Assistive listening devices are available. Please ask the ushers or the greeters for assistance.
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church
is a family glorifying God, growing in faith,
and leading others to Christ.
Worship Schedule:
Thursdays at 6:30 PM and Sundays at 8 AM & 10:30 AM
www.ilutheran.org
Cable Broadcast: Mondays at 2 PM & 7 PM on Comcast Channel 20
Bruce E Schwark, vacancy pastor: 652-6035
Dennis Steinbrenner, administrative principal: 682-3144
Guy Gast, building principal: 684-0876
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