Week of March 8, 2026

March 8, 2026 Bulletin
March 11, 2026 Midweek Lenten Service

LiveStream of Immanuel's Services

Watch a livestream of our services. Search for Immanuel Luthean Church St. Ansgar on YouTube ChannelYouTube or go to our website and click the YouTube icon located at the bottom of the page. We now have a more friendly address https://www.youtube.com/@ImmanuelLutheranChurchStAnsgar

We remember in prayer those celebrating birthdays and anniversaries this week:

Birthdays: Jarrett W., Andrea G., Bret W., Rhiannon W., and Violet S.. 

Anniversaries:

Addresses

If your address has changed, please leave a note with updated information.  Also, the most recent update to our E-mail list was done in 2020 so please share new information if you’ve changed your email address. 
Snail mail and email correspondence to members isn’t done very often.  It is most important that we have your current cell phone number on the Church’s contact list. 

 Eternal Light

We welcome new ‘sponsors’ and additional sponsors.  Most months have multiple families donating.  Currently the cost of each candle is $7.35 – each candle is supposed to last eight days, but it’s more likely they will last only seven.  Using 4 candles each month costs about $30.  Thank you to all who donate.
As Christians, we know the Light of Christ will never go out and cannot be extinguished. The Eternal Light reminds us of that truth.

Flags at the cemetery

US flags at Immanuel Cemetery will likely last around 90 days.  The lifespan of a flag depends on many factors, including weather conditions, how often it's flown, and how well it's cared for.  Our thanks to Jerry Beaver for spearheading Immanuel Cemetery’s Flag Fund.  Jerry works with the American Legion to get the best price for our flags (approx. $20 each.)  If you’d like to make a donation to the fund please do so by talking with Jerry personally, or you may leave your donation in the church office with a note indicating “flag fund”. Thank you.

Immanuel’s 150th Anniversary was in 2024

Yesterday, Today, and Forever Hebrews 13:8

   “Yesterday, Today and Forever”, a phrase that celebrates our history even as we move forward, takes reference from Scripture verses “Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God.  Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith.   Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”  (Hebrews 13:7-8) Review our anniversary year 2024   

A book was written about the building of the church building. The book "Brick by Brick" (PDF format) can read online.

A short history of Immanuel's bell and photo gallery of the recent 2025 renovations to the bell tower is available to review.

Christian Education Opportunities at Immanuel

Please remember to provide the church office with new or changed addresses.

We especially need addresses for those who are off to college so they can be remembered with correspondence. Thank you.

Immanuel's Good Samaritan Account

Donations are welcome to replenish Immanuel's Good Samaritan Account. Immanuel maintains its own Good Samaritan Account and we contribute to the account in which all churches in St. Ansgar participate, (kept at City Hall).

Offering envelopes

Offering envelopes may be left at the church office. Please remember to give.

Your help is needed to make sure offerings are designated according to your wishes.  Write "missions" or "home" on the memo line at the lower left corner of your check with a corresponding dollar amount.

For example:  Memo: $50 missions, $50 home.  ("Missions" is designated to Synodical purposes and missions. "Home" is designated to salaries and expenses). If you have questions, please talk with Connie Groth, Kay Groth or a member of the Finance Committee.  Thanks.

Ten percent of the offerings are put in the Repair and Maintenance budget up to a balance of $15,000.

Special envelopes are used as follows:

2026 Church Council

Church Council members for 2026 are: Randy Marcks– President, Erik Gerdts- Vice President, Julie Bless– Secretary, Ariel Schulmeister– Treasurer, Keith Horgen- Head Elder, Paul Hannam- Trustees, John Groth – Financial Sec’y, Wayne Rowcliffe– Education, and Michele Heimer– Community Outreach.

Facebook

The Evangelism Committee invites you to join Immanuel’s Facebook page. Look for us at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church – St. Ansgar Iowa, then LIKE IT. Once you LIKE IT, all posts will come directly to your Home Page.

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Your Offerings…

Direct Deposit is available for your weekly offerings.  Contact your local bank if you are interested in using this option.

Bibles, Sunday School materials, Portals of Prayers and CHRISTIAN literature

of all kinds are being collected by the Naomi Circle.  These will be sent to Love Packages in Butler, Illinois. Love Packages is a ministry aimed at putting CHRISTIAN LITERATURE and BIBLES into the hands of people around the world who are hungry for the word of God.  Place these materials in the specially marked basket in the Gathering Area.  No hymnals or Quarterlies can be used.  Thank you for caring and sharing.