Past Events

Browse past events from Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin, Missouri. Looking back at past events helps us celebrate God’s faithfulness and the work He has done through this congregation since 1897. From special worship services to community outreach and school programs, past events at Immanuel reflect a church grounded in Christ, guided by grace, and growing to serve.

A History of Ministry Through Past Events

Immanuel Lutheran’s past events include seasonal worship services for Advent and Christmas, Lenten midweek services, Holy Week services, Easter celebrations, Vacation Bible School, youth retreats, and congregational milestones like our 125th anniversary in 2022. Past events also include community service projects, Comfort Dog ministry visits, Martin Luther School programs, LCMS Youth Gatherings, and District Lutheran gatherings across Missouri.

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District Youth Gathering

Youth in grades 6–12 from Immanuel Lutheran Church and Martin Luther School are invited to the 2026 Missouri District Youth Gathering — “RAISED UP” (John 6:40) — at Cross Pointe Retreat Center on the Lake of the Ozarks in Rocky Mount, MO. Main Presenter: A.J. Vega, a speaker and writer from Denver, CO who equips everyday people to live missionally and encounter Jesus in real life. Featured Band: Remedy Drive — LCMS Youth Gathering veterans with a powerful mission-driven message…

Sunday School Easter Egg Hunt

  • 9:45 am – 10:30 am
Sunday School Easter Egg Hunt for toddlers through 4th grade! Meet in the gym at 9:45 am — bring a basket! Join us for a fun Easter celebration before the 10:30 am worship service.

Easter Breakfast

  • 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Easter Breakfast is hosted by the Elders & Youth in the gymnasium from 8:30–10:00 am. Come celebrate the Risen Lord with your church family! Menu includes: Strawberry Salad, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Biscuits & Gravy, Donuts, Orange Juice, Coffee, and Milk.

Easter Sunday

  • Services at 8:00 am and 10:30 am
He Is Risen! Join Immanuel Lutheran Church for Easter Sunday worship as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Easter services are held at 8:00 am and 10:30 am. All are welcome — bring a friend or neighbor and celebrate the good news that Christ is risen from the dead, bringing life and salvation to all who believe.

Holy Saturday Easter Vigil

  • 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Join Immanuel Lutheran Church for our Holy Saturday Easter Vigil worship service at 6:30 pm. Come and prepare your heart for the joy of Easter morning as we reflect on the promise of resurrection.
Holy Week 2025 at Immanuel Lutheran Church

Good Friday

  • 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Good Friday 6:30 pm Worship Service Good Friday is the Friday in Holy Week — the day we remember Jesus’ death on the cross for our sins. Scripture records that Jesus hung on the cross from noon until 3:00 pm. At Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin, Missouri, we observe Good Friday with two special times of reflection: A Prayer Vigil is held from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. The church is open for quiet, individual prayer during those hours. An…

Good Friday Prayer Vigil

  • 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
On Good Friday, the church will be open for a Prayer Vigil from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Come and spend time in quiet prayer and reflection before the cross as we observe the hours of Christ’s suffering and death. All are welcome to come and go throughout the day.
Holy Week 2025 at Immanuel Lutheran Church

Maundy Thursday

  • 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Maundy Thursday Worship Service with Holy Communion at 6:30 pm This is the Thursday in Holy Week (the week leading up to Easter). The day is a time for remembering The Last Supper. The name comes from the Latin word “Mandatum” for “commandment” as Jesus said, “I give you a new commandment; that you love one another.” At the conclusion of this service, altars are stripped of any ornamentation and crosses are removed or veiled to mark the solemnness of…
Holy Week 2023 title slides at Immanuel Lutheran Church

Palm Sunday

  • 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Palm Sunday Worship Services at 8:00 and 10:30 am The Sunday before Easter is the last Sunday in Lent. The day commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem with a blessing of palms and a procession in which the whole congregation often carries palms. The day is also marked by reading the story of Jesus’ passion (the word used to describe Jesus’ death comes from “suffering,” which is one old meaning of passion). Some of the Palm Sunday palms are kept…
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Lent 2026 Worship Services

  • Wednesdays at 6:30 pm with a 5:30 Family Meal
Wednesdays of Lent 2026 Join us each Wednesday during Lent — between February 18 and March 25 until Easter — for our 40-day journey with Jesus to the cross, featuring our Lent 2026 Worship Services. The season of Lent serves not only as a time to meditate on the suffering that Christ endured on our behalf but also as an opportunity to reflect upon our own Baptism and what it means to live as a child of God. Midweek Worship…
Winterfest Chili Cook-off Pastry Auction Immanuel Joplin

Winterfest

  • 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Winterfest Chili Cook-Off and Pastry Auction Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 11:00am to 1:00pm | 12:00 Pastry Auction The Board of Elders at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin, Missouri will be hosting Immanuel’s once annual “WINTERFEST: A Family & Friends Chili Cook-Off & Pastry Auction” on Saturday, March 14. The day will include a chili feed, chili cook-off competition, pastry auction, live music, inflatables for the kids and fun! Invite your family, co-workers, neighbors and friends. Join us anytime from 11am to…
super bowl sub sandwich fundraiser. immanuel lutheran church youth. joplin, missouri.

Super Subs Fundraiser

Super Subs Made fresh by our Youth on Super Bowl Sunday, February 8, 2026 — Thanks for ordering ahead! Support the youth of Immanuel as they raise money for various youth trips and activities throughout the year by ordering a fresh-made Super Sub Sandwich! This year our profits will support our youth as they raise money to attend the Missouri District All-Youth Gathering at the Lake of the Ozarks this Spring! Make a secure, easy online donation to our Youth…