PENTECOST 11                     July 23, 27, 2008

Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church

Wisconsin Synod

Pastor Stephen Smith...682-1878   Sunday Service...9:30 a.m.

Church Telephone...682-4573   Wednesday Service...7:00 p.m.

Organists………..Mrs. A Smith or Miss Crystal Smith

WELCOME, VISITORS: We are glad you could be with us and we welcome you back any time. Please sign our guest register in the narthex/entry.

PRAYER: O God, You reveal Your mighty power

chiefly in showing mercy and kindness. Grant us the

full measure of Your grace that we may obtain Your

promises and partake in Your heavenly glory. Amen.

HYMNS: 482, 533, 411

ORDER OF SERVICE: Morning Praise p45ff

THE WORD

FIRST LESSON: Isaiah 55:1-5

The Messiah is commissioned to call the nations into the mercies promised to David. The invitation is one of pure grace. For we had nothing to offer God (“no money”) and our entire natural life could

not pay for a morsel that could satisfy the needs our soul.

PSALM OF THE DAY: Psalm 42-43 on page82

Believers confidently anticipate the restoration of fellowship with God after a time of turmoil and separation.

SECOND LESSON: Romans 8:35-39

Normally, we would be powerless against persecution, famine, nakedness, danger or sword. But none of these things, in fact, nothing

in all creation can separate us from God’s love. God is on our side.

GOSPEL: Matthew 14:13-21

Our Lord seems almost oblivious to the looming problem of feeding a large crowd in such a remote place. After the disciples assess their meager resources, the Lord of creation gives thanks and produces more than enough to satisfy the crowd.

PENTECOST 11 July 23, 27, 2008

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Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church

Wisconsin Synod

Pastor Stephen Smith 682-1878 Sunday Service 9:30 a.m.

Church Telephone 682-4573 Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

Organists……………………………………..Mrs. A Smith or Miss Crystal Smith

WELCOME, VISITORS: We are glad you could be with us and we welcome you back any time. Please sign our guest register in the narthex/entry.

THE SERMON: Acts 9:36-43

THEME: Dorcas, A Fine Example of Christian Living

ATTENDANCE AT THE LORD’S HOUSE 87

THE SCHEDULE

Sunday (July 27) 10:30 AM Quarterly Voters’ Meeting Items include:

new shingles for parsonage (old ones have been on for

23 years) and for church, the final go-ahead for “Jesus

Cares” program (a grant is on its way), financial

reports and a transfer in for the Hoffmanns.

Wednesday 7:00 PM WORSHIP SERVICE

OUR FATHER’S BUSINESS

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL will be August 10-14^th this summer (Sunday through Thursday) from 6-8 PM. It is for kids four-years-old through going into grade 8. The theme is “Soaring HIGH!” If you can help put out door hangers, please see Pastor Smith. Invite unchurched children in your neighborhood to our VBS! This is a great way to reach out with the gospel to families in our community!

CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENTS will be put on by West Lutheran HS on Aug 11 (Wild Marsh in Buffalo) and the Lutheran Home Association on Aug 15 at Valley View Golf Course in Belle Plaine. Ask Pastor for more information if you are interested.

NEW ORLEANS Cross Lutheran in Rockford will host a concert on Tuesday, Aug 12 at 7:30 PM. It will have music and experiences from a member of Cross of Christ in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

YOUTH RALLY Check for picture and article about two youth from here going to Youth Rally in Duluth.

SCHWAN’S truck will be here in church parking lot on Weds Aug 13. Part of proceeds will be donated to church.

INFORMATION of interest: Pastor Matt Kuske has accepted the call to a dual parish near Lomira WI.