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BIBLE STUDIES Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study - Bible study will be held Sunday at 9:15 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Life Light Bible Study – Tuesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. For more information contact Joan Johannes at 402-563-1638. Men’s Bible Study – Wednesday mornings from 6-7 a.m. at Stack n’ Steak. Immanuel Men’s Group – Get to know other men from Immanuel through fellowship over breakfast and God’s Word: “Strengthening ourselves to serve others.” For more information, please contact Guy Loop 402-276-7001 or Wade Johannes 402-649-7533. Thursday A.M. Bible Class - Will be starting up soon.

Serving the Lord This Weekend Rev. Patrick Sparling Senior Pastor Acolyte: Alex Wunderlich Greeters: Kevin & Michelle Hobbs, Mike & Dawn & Olson, Joel & Merin Koch Lay Reader: Deb Spence Organist: Julie Maaske Special Music: Abby Wurdeman, Men of Praise Laptop Operators: Jerry Smith, Sarah Luchsinger Videographers: Connie Eckholt, David Ludwig, Jason Kunes Messenger: LeAnn Goedeken, Dawn Olson, Sue Prater, Nicole Tschetter, Dory Young, Harold Young, Tom Bryan, John Perrings Altar Guild Darla Garber, Susan Rickert, (September): Arlene Blessen, Becky Aldag

NEED A RIDE TO CHURCH? CALL 564-1455 Visit our webpage: www.immanuelweb.org Call on the Lord (Cable Ch. 1304) Sun-7pm, Mon-9am, Sat- 3pm If You Become Hospitalized, and want a

Pastor to visit, it is important that you (or a family member) inform the church office as soon as possible. Call us at 564-0502. Remember that hospitals no longer can provide this information.

Weekly Events at Immanuel Lutheran Church Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017 8a Worship/Communion 9:15a Sunday School/Bible class 10:30a Worship

3p Bell Choir 4p The Followers 5:30p 1T412 Monday, Sept. 18, 2017 6:30p WOW Rehearsal 7p Adult Information Class 7p All Boards

Tuesday Sept. 19, 2017 9:30 Life Light Bible study 2:30 Pastor’s Hour (Golden Living) 6:30 Kids of the Kingdom Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017 6a Men’s Bible study @ Stack & Steak 9a Knotty Ladies 6p Confirmation 6p Men of Praise 7p Sanctuary Choir 7p Sr. High Cross Training Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017 Friday, Sept. 22, 2017 Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017 4p Messenger Practice 5:30p Contemporary Worship Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017 8a Worship 9:15a Sunday School/Bible class 10:30a Worship/Communion 3p Bell Choir 4p The Followers 5:30p 1T412

Immanuel Messages September 16 & 17, 2017 Celebration: Carol & Doris Luchsinger’s 59th wedding anniversary on September 20th and Tim & Dixie Gutz’s 44th wedding anniversary on September 15th God’s Continued Care: Members: Gaylen Freeman, Rick Prater, Pastor Sparling, Clarice Wurdeman, Doris Luchsinger All members who are shut-ins: Friends & Family: Aric Burton, Lillian Sharman, Terri Stuart, Ken Meester, Bernie Marshall, Beth Young, Floyd Campbell Missionaries: Immanuel Lutheran Church members, the mission and ministry of the POBLO, Stuart & Debra Freese, J.P. & Aimee Cima, Rev. James & Angela Sharp & Family, Rev. Larry & Tina Matro, Rev. Dr. & Mrs. Jonathan Naumann

**NOTE: We are updating our prayer lists: If you know of someone who should be included in our prayers, or removed from the list or if you wish to be included in our e-mailed Prayer Chains, please contact the church office at (402) 564-0502 or send an email request to: [email protected]. Bulletins have been given to the glory of God in celebration of Carol & Doris Luchsinger’s 59th wedding anniversary on September 20th by Carol Luchsinger. Altar Flowers have been given in celebration of Carol & Doris Luchsinger’s 59th wedding anniversary on September 20th by Chris Stephenson & daughters Jessica, Jaime & Julia. A Giving Opportunity - We Need Your Help! Please consider giving blood at our upcoming American Red Cross Blood Drive scheduled Wednesday, September 27, 2017 from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Please contact Kristen at 402-564-0502, or visit www.redcrossblood.org & enter Sponsor Code - ImmanuelLutheran, or sign up at the welcome center or the FLC. LCMS World Relief & Human Care – Hurricane Relief. We sent $3,083.50 to LCMS World Relief from the door offerings we received last weekend. Thank you for your gifts and support of this mission! Thank You from the Salad Luncheon Committee: The Salad Luncheon Committee would like to thank everyone who helped with the salad luncheon by donating salads, setting up, clean up and helping in any way to make this a very successful event. A special Thank You to Jackson Services for donating the table linens! We raised $1315 with the proceeds to be split between ILS and Hurricane Disaster Relief. Thank You!

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YOUTH NOTES

Weekly Attendance September 9 & 10 5:30 pm 76 Sunday School 38 8:00 am 104 Nursing Homes 10 10:30 am 171 Communion 113 Total 351 Offerings Weekly Offering Needed $15,448.00 Offering received 9/9-9/10 $11,110.60

Sunday School – Sunday 9:15 am Confirmation – Wednesday @ 6:30 pm Sr. High - CrossTraining – Wednesday @ 7:00pm

Church General Fund YTD Receipts & Disbursements 8/31/17 YTD Receipts (offerings & other) $482,860.23 8/31/17 8/31/17 8/31/17 8/31/17

YTD Disbursements Net Net gain/loss for month of August Operating loan from Building Fund

$461,339.42 $21,520.81 ($13,337.13) $0

Note: Offerings collected and disbursed to the School and Building Fund are included in receipts and disbursements, but school and daycare operating income and expenses are not included in these figures.

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The Sanctuary – 1C, 2200 28 Ave. in Columbus Sunday, September 17 , 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Listen to author and speaker Deb Burma, as she shares a special session from her latest book, Sip, Savor, & Drink Deeply: Receive God’s Overflowing Gifts, published by CPH. Enjoy book signing time and free treats from the book’s recipes with every coffee shop purchase. *Free gifts for everyone! Scrip Sales: Our August sales totaled $57,185. This is the largest monthly sales since December, 2016. Special thanks to all who are helping sell Scrip in the offices and after church services. To those who are purchasing Scrip thank you. What an easy way to help support our school!

Volunteer Opportunity! If you would like to volunteer to read the scripture readings at a worship service, please contact the church office or you can sign up online at https://signup.com/go/sNezmo. Columbus Life Chain October 1, 2017: Stand with thousands of pro-lifers rd

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Sunday October 1 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 pm at 23 St. & 33 Ave. The National Life Chain is a peaceful, prayerful, public witness of thousands of prolife Americans standing for one hour at the same time to pray for our nation to end abortion. For more information call 402-563-2343 or 402-564-5071 or email [email protected].

Habitat For Humanity: There will be two opportunities in October to find out more about becoming a Habitat homeowner (ATTENDANCE AT ONE SESSION IS MANDATORY FOR APPLYING). Both will be held at Pinnacle Bankth Columbus, 210 East 23rd Street and are scheduled for Sunday, October 8 at th 4:00 pm and Monday, October 9 at 7:00 pm. For More Information: (402) 564–HOME (4663) or [email protected].

Save the Date: Immanuel Lutheran School’s SUPEREXTRAVAGANZA Date is th November 18, 2017. Mark your calendar and save the date for the 17 annual Immanuel Lutheran School EXTRAVAGANZA! Tickets are now available in the church or school office for $50 per ticket. Reserve a table of 8 for $350 if paid st st prior to October 1 . After October 1 the cost is $400. The Extravaganza Dinner and Auction will again be held at the Ramada Inn and is supported by the generosity of individuals and business. We are presently asking for donations for auction items. If you would like to make a donation please notify the school or church office. Please show your support by making a donation, volunteering, bidding and most importantly attending this annual event! Save the Date: What: 2017 Nebraska District Middle School Gathering Who: Nebraska District youth in grades 6-8 are invited When: November 11-12, 2017 Where: River’s Edge Convention Center at the Ramada in Columbus, NE Why: The Nebraska District hosts an annual gathering for 6th-8th grade students. Each event is one piece of a three-part journey for Middle Schoolers. Mark your calendars to join us as we KNOW, GROW, and SHOW! Watch for more information as we make arrangements for a group of Immanuel youth to attend this event. Cost: $90 per person Registration forms: (Emergency Information Forms) are available at the kiosk in the back of the church or in the church office. Deadline: Registration and payment is due by September 25. No late registrations accepted. Scholarships available: Contact church office or Brigen Kinnison for more information: [email protected]

Adult Information Class: If you are interested in becoming a member of Immanuel through adult confirmation or Holy Baptism or if you are interested in “brushing up” on what our church body believes, teaches, and confesses, th then this is the class for you. The first class will meet Monday, September 18 , at 7:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. If you have questions about the class, or if you are interested in being a part of the class, you may contact the church office at 402-564-0502.

Save the Date: The Harvest Dinner is Sunday, November 12th 11:30 am to 1:00 pm in the Immanuel Family Life Center. Have you ever considered becoming a pastor or deaconess? If so, Rev. Scott Holder from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis would like to meet with you at th Peace Lutheran Church on Monday, September 25 between 3:00 and 7:00 pm. Rev. Holder is interested in meeting with prospective students of all ages. Appointments are not necessary but encouraged. If interested in scheduling a specific time, please contact Rev. Holder at 314.505.7225 or [email protected].