Posts from 2023
What Is Advent?
FAQs About Advent What is Advent? Learn about this four-week season of the church year leading up to the celebrated birth of Jesus at Christmas (Note: Advent 2023 begins on Sunday, December 3.) See Also Q: Why does the church year begin at Advent, what is the history of Advent, and what is the history behind the Advent candles and wreath? A: The word “advent” is from the Latin word for “coming,” and as such, describes the “coming” of our Lord…
Immanuel Welcomes 25 New Members
Welcome, New Members! Immanuel Lutheran Church LCMS and Martin Luther School in Joplin, Missouri is Grounded in Christ, Guided by Grace, and Growing to Serve since 1897… Sunday, April 30, 2023 In April, Immanuel welcomed 25 new members from twelve new families. There was a Baptism too! Welcome to God’s Family, Cody! Cody Michael Fraser was marked as Christ’s own in the 8:00 service on April 30, 2023. His parents, Chris and Tara, and his big brother Cameron were there,…