2023 Immanuel Duties List & Worship Schedule

New Church Directory Pastor Al’s wife is working on a new church directory. Please either fill out the form that is in the back of the church or email the following information to preacherXT@gmail.com

Name (if married use one sheet)

Address & Zip Code

Birthday for each adult member 

Anniversary for each member

Children (with birthdates)

Cellphone Number

Landline Phone Number (if you have one)

Email address

Worship Service Schedule:

January 1 - 9:00 am

January 8 - 11:00 am

January 14 - 6:00 pm

January 22 - 9:00 am

January 29 - 11:00 am

February 4 - 6:00 pm

February 12 - 9:00 am

February 19 - 11:00 am

February 25 - 6:00 pm

January Duties:

Usher: Jan G

Cleaning: Marlene O & Jesse R

Communion: Donna K

February Duties:

Usher: Jim J

Cleaning: Tom M & Kirby P

Communion: Jan G

Christmas Eve Service

Due to the frigid temperatures and road conditions, there will be no Christmas Eve Service tomorrow night. Stay safe and warm!!

Wishing you all a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

Church Directory Info and Announcements

Congratulations to Nicholas and Michelle Dickson on the birth of their baby boy, on Friday. 

New Church Directory Pastor Al’s wife is working on a new church directory. Please either fill out the form that is in the back of the church or email the following information to preacherXT@gmail.com

Name (if married use one sheet)

Address & Zip Code

Birthday for each adult member 

Anniversary for each member

Children (with birthdates)

Cellphone Number

Landline Phone Number (if you have one)

Email address

Christmas Eve program will once again be led by the youth on Christmas Eve at 6:00pm. There will also be special music and carols. The offering will be used to put together Birthday Cake Supply packages for the kids who go to the Banquet in Sioux Falls for meals. What a great way to celebrate Jesus’ birthday than by helping those less fortunate celebrate their birthday with their very own cake.

 Parish Council will be held on Wednesday, December 14th at 7pm at First Lutheran.

Worship Service Schedule:

December 18 - 11:00 am

December 24 - 6:00 pm (Christmas Eve Service)

December Duties:

Usher: Stan D.

Cleaning: Donna K. & Linda M.

Communion: Nicholas D

Worship Service Schedule

Worship Service Schedule:

November 27 - 11:00 am

December 3 - 6:00 pm (Saturday Night Service)

December 11 - 9:00 am

December 18 - 11:00 am

December 24 - 6:00 pm (Christmas Eve Service)

December Duties:

Usher: Stan D.

Cleaning: Donna K. & Linda M.

Communion: Nicholas D.

November Worship Service Schedule & Duties

Worship Service Schedule:

November 6 - 11:00 am

November 13 - 8:00 am

November 20 - 9:30 am

November 27 - 11:00 am

November Duties:

Usher: Chad D.

Cleaning: Jan G. & Jim J.

Communion: Tom M.

December Duties:

Usher: Stan D.

Cleaning: Donna K. & Linda M.

Communion: Nicholas D.

Parish Announcements for 10/9/22

October Service Schedule:

October 16 - 11:00 am

October 23 - 8:00 am

October 30 - 9:30 am

October Duties:

Usher: Nicholas D.

Cleaning: Fran F. & Mark L.

Communion: Doug Z.

November Duties:

Usher: Chad D.

Cleaning: Jan G. & Jim J.

Communion: Tom M.

Parish Unity Service to be Held at Trinity on October 2nd

Immanuel Council Meeting will be held at 8:00 pm on this Wednesday, September 28th.

Parish Unity Service with Holy Communion being served will be held Sunday, October 2nd at Trinity Lutheran in Carthage. A meal will be served immediately following the services. Please plan to attend. 

October Service Schedule:

October 2 - 10:00 am - Unity Service at Trinity Lutheran

October 9 - 9:30 am

October 16 - 11:00 am

October 23 - 8:00 am

October 30 - 9:30 am

October Duties:

Usher: Nicholas D.

Cleaning: Fran F. & Mark L.

Communion: Doug Z.

November Duties:

Usher: Chad D.

Cleaning: Jan G. & Jim J.

Communion: Tom M.

Worship Service Schedule

 Worship Service Schedule

September 11 - 8:00 am

September 18 - 9:30 am

September 25 - 11:00 am

October 2 - 8:00 am

October 9 - 9:30 am

October 16 - 11:00 am

October 23 - 8:00 am

October 30 - 9:30 am

September Duties:

Ushers: Ken D.

Cleaning: Chad D. & Stan D.

Communion: Jan G.

October Duties:

Usher: Nicholas D.

Cleaning: Fran F. & Mark L.

Communion: Doug Z.

Card Shower for Leona Peskey's 101 Birthday

The family of Leona Peskey is requesting a card shower to celebrate her 101 birthday on August 31st. Cards can be sent to her at: Leona Peskey, % Good Samaritan Nursing Home, 411 Calumet Ave NE, DeSmet, SD 57231

Communion: Baskets will be placed at the end of each front pew for you to place your empty communion cups after taking communion.

Worship Service Schedule

August 21 - 8:00 am

August 28 - 9:30 am

September 4 - 11:00 am

September 11 - 8:00 am

September 18 - 9:30 am

September 25 - 11:00 am

August Duties:

Ushers: Wade B.
Cleaning: Donna D. & Ken D.
Communion: Donna K.

September Duties:
Ushers: Ken D.
Cleaning: Chad D. & Stan D.
Communion: Jan G.

Worship Schedule & August/September Duties

Worship Service Schedule

July 31 - 8:00 am

August 7 - 9:30 am

August 14 - 11:00 am

August 21 - 8:00 am

August 28 - 9:30 am

August Duties:

Ushers: Wade B.
Cleaning: Donna D. & Ken D.
Communion: Donna K.

September Duties:
Ushers: Ken D.
Cleaning: Chad D. & Stan D.
Communion: Jan G.

Worship Schedule for July & August 2022

Worship Service Schedule

July 3 - 11:00 am

July 10 - 8:00 am

July 17 - 9:30 am

July 24 - 11:00 am

July 31 - 8:00 am

August 7 - 9:30 am

August 14 - 11:00 am

August 21 - 8:00 am

August 28 - 9:30 am

July Duties:
Ushers: Lyle B.
Cleaning: Lyle B. & Wade B.
Communion: Wenton W.

August Duties:
Ushers: Wade B.
Cleaning: Donna D. & Ken D.
Communion: Donna K.

Bridal Shower for Cassidy Wormstadt

** The address on the invitations that were mailed out were misprinted **

Please keep the Iroquois HOSA youth and their chaperones in your prayers. They leave at 3:30 Monday morning for Nashville to compete at the National HOSA Convention and will be home next Saturday. Lexi Burma will be competing in two events!!

Communion - Going forward we will be having communion the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month (plus any special church festivals) instead of every Sunday.

Contact information for Pastor Al - 605-521-2946 or preacherXT@gmail.com

Bethany Lutheran WELCA (Howard) is hosting a salad luncheon on Wednesday, June 22nd at 6:00 pm. Come and enjoy an evening of good food and fellowship with other from your community and surrounding area. Free will offering/donations will be taken to help fund Church on the Street in Sioux Falls. Following the meal Chris Matson from Church on the Street will share the story of their mission.

2022 WELCA Synodical meeting will be held June 23 (2-7 pm) and June 24 (9am-4pm) at First Lutheran in Brookings. The state WELCA board has a wonderful event planned. Registration is $45. Please contact Darla Toban, Treasurer, if you have any questions. 605-880-3506; dgtoben@itctel.com COME BOLDLY to the conference!!

Worship Service Schedule

June 19 - 8:00 am
June 26 - 9:30 am

July 3 - 11:00 am

July 10 - 8:00 am

July 17 - 9:30 am

July 24 - 11:00 am

July 31 - 8:00 am

June Duties:
Ushers: Doug Z.
Cleaning: Krista M. & Doug Z.
Communion: Nicholas D.

July Duties:
Ushers: Lyle B.
Cleaning: Lyle B. & Wade B.

Communion: Wenton W. 

Announcements for June 5, 2022

VBS was a HUGE HIT!!! We all had so much fun and the kids already told me they can't wait until next year!!!

Communion - Going forward we will be having communion the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month (plus any special church festivals) instead of every Sunday.

Contact information for Pastor Al - 605-521-2946 or preacherXT@gmail.com

Bethany Lutheran WELCA (Howard) is hosting a salad luncheon on Wednesday, June 22nd at 6:00 pm. Come and enjoy an evening of good food and fellowship with other from your community and surrounding area. Free will offering/donations will be taken to help fund Church on the Street in Sioux Falls. Following the meal Chris Matson from Church on the Street will share the story of their mission.

2022 WELCA Synodical meeting will be held June 23 (2-7 pm) and June 24 (9am-4pm) at First Lutheran in Brookings. The state WELCA board has a wonderful event planned. Registration is $45. Please contact Darla Toban, Treasurer, if you have any questions. 605-880-3506; dgtoben@itctel.com COME BOLDLY to the conference!!

Worship Service Schedule

June 12 - 11:00 am
June 19 - 8:00 am
June 26 - 9:30 am

July 3 - 11:00 am

July 10 - 8:00 am

July 17 - 9:30 am

July 24 - 11:00 am

July 31 - 8:00 am

June Duties:
Ushers: Doug Z.
Cleaning: Krista M. & Doug Z.
Communion: Nicholas D.

July Duties:
Ushers: Lyle B.
Cleaning: Lyle B. & Wade B.
Communion: Wenton W.

Announcements for May 8, 2022

 Communion - Going forward we will be having communion the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month (plus any special church festivals) instead of every Sunday.

Rev. Allen Brakke will be providing pulpit supply for us each Sunday beginning May 15th for atleast one year or until we call a permanent pastor. Please notify your council or Dawn of those who should be receiving visits. He is available for weddings and funerals as needed. Rev. Brakke (Pastor Al) has mentioned he will be available 24/7 for any emergencies that may require a late night visit to a hospital or bedside. We appreciate his willingness to serve our parish and hold him up in our prayers.
Contact information for Pastor Al - 605-521-2946 or preachXT@gmail.com

Worship Service Schedule
May 15 - 9:30 am
May 22 - 11:00 am
May 29 - 8:00 am
June 5 - 9:30 am
June 12 - 11:00 am
June 19 - 8:00 am
June 26 - 9:30 am

May Duties:
Ushers: Wenton W.
Cleaning: Wenton W. & Clint W.
Communion: Tom M.

June Duties:
Ushers: Doug Z.
Cleaning: Krista M. & Doug Z.
Communion: Nicholas D.

Immanuel Vacation Bible School will be held from 6:00-9:00pm on Wednesday, June 1 and 10:00am-2:00pm on Thursday, June 2 with the program on Thursday night at 7:30. Please let Jodi know by May 22nd if your kids/grandkids/friends will be able to join us!! Kids (& adults) need to bring sack lunches for supper on Wednesday night and dinner on Thursday. More details to come soon!

Interim Pastor

Parish council met on May 2nd and the Synod and the Bishop have agreed to allow Allan Brakke to be our interim pastor and he is willing to sign a contract for one year. He was at the meeting and said he would be on call 24/7, whenever he is needed. He plans to do visitations once a month and would like names, address and phone numbers for whoever you wish him to visit.

It was agreed for all churches to have communion twice a month at the 2nd & 4th Sundays. Pastor Allan will also be at the congregation council meetings so he has more involvement with our separate churches.

Pastor Allan's wages will be $325 a week for all 3 services plus mileage, $20 for visitation, $175 for weddings and funerals with mileage for each of his trips. The Synod mileage rate is 58.5 cents a mile. He said he didn't need any benefits as he has his own insurance.

The Parish council agreed we are thankful for Pastor Allan's commitment to our churches.

Dawn Hamilton is making the bulletins - her cell number is 605-270-0087. You can also send your information to Jodi Burma and she will post it on the church blog/send text message and Dawn will receive it then as well.

 Worship Service Schedule

May 8 - 8:00 am - Pastor Lon Kvanli - Communion will be served

May Duties:
Ushers: Wenton W.
Cleaning: Wenton W. & Clint W.
Communion: Tom M.

Thank you from Elaine Burma Family

We would like to thank our church family for all the love and prayers during our time of loss. Mom/Grandma will be very missed, but were so blessed to have her in our lives for so many years. Thank you ~ Lyle, Joyce & Family

Worship Service Schedule

May 1 - 11:00 am - Pastor Lon Kvanli

May 8 - 8:00 am - Pastor Lon Kvanli - Communion will be served

May Duties:
Ushers: Wenton W.
Cleaning: Wenton W. & Clint W.
Communion: Tom M.

Obituary for Elaine Burma

Obituary | Elaine Burma of Huron, South Dakota | Welter Funeral Home

Visitation will be from 4:00 - 6:00 on Thursday at Welter Funeral Home

Funeral will be at 10:00 am on Friday at the American Lutheran Church, in Huron, followed by a lunch and then burial at Maplewood Cemetery in Iroquois.

Prayers for Elain Burma Family

Please keep the family of Elaine Burma in your prayers, as she passed away last night. 

Worship Schedule:

April 24 - 9:30 am - Pastor Augie - Communion will be served

May 1 - 11:00 am - Pastor Lon Kvanli

May 8 - 8:00 am - Pastor Lon Kvanli - Communion will be served

April Duties:
Ushers: Taylor W. & Kyle W.
Cleaning: Perry P. & Bruce W.
Communion: Doug Z.

May Duties:
Ushers: Wenton W.
Cleaning: Wenton W. & Clint W.
Communion: Tom M.

Holy Week Schedule

Schedule of Services for Holy Week

April 14 - Maundy Thursday Service at 7:00 pm at Trinity - Pastor Augie - Communion will be served

April 15 - Good Friday at 7:00 pm at First - Pastor Augie

April 17 - Easter SonRise Service at 6:30 am - Pastor Augie - Communion will be served

Our traditional Easter breakfast and fellowship will follow the SonRise service. Please bring eggs to boil or egg bake and rolls/breakfast bread/muffins/fruit to share! Mona would like a few ladies to be there early to help fill platters and start boiling eggs.

Madi Burma will be in the "Watch the Lamb" service on Good Friday at 7:00 pm at the Riverview Methodist Church in Huron if you are not able to make the service at First Lutheran but could make it there.

Worship Service Schedule

April 10 - Palm Sunday - 11:00 am - Rev. Dr. Lon Kvanli - Communion will be served

April 14 - Maundy Thursday Service at 7:00 pm at Trinity - Pastor Augie - Communion will be served

April 15 - Good Friday at 7:00 pm at First - Pastor Augie

April 17 - Easter SonRise Service at 6:30 am - Pastor Augie - Communion will be served

April 24 - 9:30 am - Pastor Augie - Communion will be served

April Duties:

Ushers: Taylor W. & Kyle W.

Cleaning: Perry P. & Bruce W.

Communion: Doug Z.

Unity Service Tomorrow, March 27th

Unity Service tomorrow at 10:00 am at Immanuel with Pastor Renee, Assistant Bishop, will be leading the service and answering questions about the call process. Meal and fellowship will follow. Scalloped potatoes will be served after the unity service on March 27th. Please bring salads or desserts to share.

April Worship Schedule:

April 3 - 9:00 am - Rev. Dr. Lon Kvanli

April 6 - 7:00 pm - Lenten Service

April 10 - Palm Sunday - 11:00 am - Rev. Dr. Lon Kvanli - Communion will be served

April 14 - Maundy Thursday Service at 7:00 pm at Trinity - Pastor Augie - Communion will be served

April 15 - Good Friday at 7:00 pm at First - Pastor Augie

April 17 - Easter SonRise Service at 6:30 am - Pastor Augie - Communion will be served

April 24 - 9:30 am - Pastor Augie - Communion will be served

April Duties:

Ushers: Taylor W. & Kyle W.

Cleaning: Perry P. & Bruce W.

Communion: Doug Z.

Please Keep Mike Metter in Your Prayers

Please keep Mike Metter and his family in your prayers as he is having surgery tomorrow morning in Rochester.

Worship Schedule

March 20 - 11:00 am - Pam Seefeldt

March 23 (Lent Service) - 7:00 pm

March 27 - 10:00 am -Unity Service at Immanuel led by Pastor Renee (Assistant Bishop) Communion will be served.

March 30 - (Lent Service) - 7:00 pm

Meal following Unity Service: Scalloped potatoes will be served after the unity service on March 27th. Please bring salads or desserts to share.

March Duties

Communion - Jan G.

Cleaning - Dennis & Mike P.

Usher - Clint W.

April Duties

Communion - Doug Z.

Cleaning - Perry P. & Bruce W.

Ushers - Taylor & Kyle W.

Announcements for March 12, 2022

Worship Schedule

March 13 - 9:00 am

March 16 (Lent Service) - 7:00 pm

March 20 - 11:00 am - Pam Seefeldt

March 23 (Lent Service) - 7:00 pm

March 27 - 10:00 am -Unity Service at Immanuel led by Pastor Renee (Assistant Bishop) Communion will be served.

March 30 - (Lent Service) - 7:00 pm

Parish council will be held Tuesday, March 15th at 7:00 pm at Immanuel

Meal following Unity Service: Scalloped potatoes will be served after the unity service on March 27th. Please bring salads or desserts to share.

Worship Schedule

Worship Schedule

March 9 (Lent Service) - 6:00 pm ** Followed by a light meal **

March 13 - 9:00 am

March 16 (Lent Service) - 7:00 pm

March 20 - 11:00 am

March 23 (Lent Service) - 7:00 pm

March 27 - Unity Service led by Pastor Renee - she will be available to answer questions and begin the call process. Time & location to be announced

Communion will be held once a month and the Sunday will depend on who is leading the service.

Worship Service Schedule

 Worship Schedule

February 20 - 9:00 am - Alan Brakke

February 27 - 11:00 am  

March 2 (Ash Wednesday) - time to be announced

March 5 - 6:00 pm

March 9 (Lent Service) - time to be announced

March 13 - 9:00 am

Communion will be held once a month and the Sunday will depend on who is leading the service.

Lenten services will be held each Wednesday (time to be determined) at all three churches. Looking for volunteers to lead the services at Immanuel. 

Farewell Supper on February 12th

There will be a supper following the Saturday night service on February 12th to wish Pastor Josh, Marti, Hali, Brynja and Jensi a fond farewell and the best of luck at their new calling at Grace Lutheran in Sisseton. 

Bbq’s and hot dogs will be provided if everyone could bring a salad or dessert to share. 

ELCA Youth Gathering has been cancelled!! 

Reminder: 9:30 am services are at 9:00 am during the winter

Worship Schedule

February 6 - 11:00 am

February 12 - 6:00 pm (Saturday Night)

February 20 - 9:00 am

February 27 - 11:00 am

Annual Meeting

 Immanuel’s Annual Meeting will be held this Sunday following the 11:00 am service. There will not be a potluck because of basement furnace getting replaced. 

Announcements for January 9, 2022

Please keep the Zeeck family in your prayers. Doug's cousin's husband, Doug Canode passed away last night due to brain cancer. Also, Mona's uncle Duane Schley passed away last night due to complications from COVID.

Please keep Mike Metter and his family in your prayers as his cancer has returned.

Please keep Pastor Josh's family in your prayers as his uncle (his dad's brother) passed away suddenly yesterday.

Please turn in your $20 WELCA dues donation to Donna Dickson for your yearly dues. Also, for each funeral that you were not asked to make bars, etc. please give her $5 for each funeral to help cover expenses.  

The youth who will be attending the ELCA Youth Gathering this summer will be hosting suppers after the Saturday night services. Freewill offerings will be taken to help cover youth gathering expenses. They are planning a soup supper for the first Saturday night service on January 22nd. 

Reminder: 9:30 am services are at 9:00 am during the winter

Worship Schedule

January 16 - 11:00 am

January 22 - 6:00 pm (Saturday Night Service)

January 30 - 9:00 am

February 6 - 11:00 am

February 12 - 6:00 pm (Saturday Night)

February 20 - 9:00 am

February 27 - 11:00 am

Saturday Services Start this Month - Note Changes in Times

 

Reminder: Saturday services start this month so the 9:30 am services are at 9:00 am

Worship Schedule

January 9 - 9:00 am

January 16 - 11:00 am

January 22 - 6:00 pm (Saturday Night Service)

January 30 - 9:00 am

February 6 - 11:00 am

February 12 - 6:00 pm (Saturday Night)

February 20 - 9:00 am

February 27 - 11:00 am