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Events
Sunday Services
Immanuel is re-opening slowly with careful concern for COVID-19 safety. If unable to attend in-person, you can find our services and sermons on Facebook and YouTube. Watch services live at immanueljoplin.com/LIVE. Join Us Sunday Immanuel Lutheran in Joplin has two Sunday Services for your convenience, at 8:00 am and 10:30 am. Worship lasts about an hour, and is held in a traditional worship space with organ-led hymns and liturgies as well as bold Bible-based preaching from our pastor, Rev. Greg…
Bible Study Hour
Fellowship Bible Study Join Pastor Mech in the Church Fellowship Hall each Sunday morning for the Fellowship Bible Study. This group of nearly 50 adults enjoy learning together about a variety of topics throughout the year. (NOTE: Classes have resumed at limited capacity, with careful social distancing and mask use. Capacity is now about 25.) The class is open to all adults, and is held between the two Sunday services from 9:20 to 10:20 am. Bring a Bible along if…
Ministry Staff Meeting
Ministry Staff Meeting | Tuesdays at 9:45 am The full-time Ministry Leadership Staff meets weekly to plan, coordinate, evaluate and encourage. Our pastor, principal, director of Christian education and other office staff may be unavailable for phone calls or office visits during this important hour each week. Get To Know Our Leadership Ministry Staff Rev. Gregory Mech, Pastor Mr. Jeremy Schamber, School Principal DCE Jason Glaskey, Youth & Family Ministry Reach Out To Us! Immanuel Lutheran Church (office) | 417-624-0333…
Church Council Meeting
Coordinating Mission and Ministry Immanuel’s Church Council works to coordinate the programs and activities of the various departments of the Congregation, with representatives from the Boards of Assimilation, Christian Day School, Christian Education, Elders, Evangelism, Finance, Property Maintenance, Stewardship, and Youth. The Council’s regular meetings are on the third Tuesday of each month. If you have questions or comments for the Immanuel Lutheran Church Council, please contact our congregational president, Mr. Darrell Ideker. Learn More About Us Assimilation Martin Luther School Christian Education…
MLS Chapel
Weekly Chapel Service for Martin Luther School Wednesdays in the Church Sanctuary and Streamed LIVE | 8:30 am Besides daily devotions in the classroom, the students of Martin Luther School (MLS) gather with other students, teachers, staff, families and more for our Chapel Service each Wednesday in the church sanctuary. (NOTE: Due to COVID-19, Chapel is being live streamed only for now.) Led by Immanuel’s ministry staff of Pastor Mech, Mr. Schamber, or Mr. Glaskey, Chapel is a brief, family-friendly,…
Youth Night
Wednesdays Are For Youth Join us each Wednesday for Youth Night! Students in grades 6-12 are invited to Immanuel’s Youth Center, located just behind the School Building. Junior and senior high students and their friends enjoy a weekly feast and more, beginning at 5:45 pm. Food, Friends, Faith. Join us! 5:45 Food is served, followed by an organized activity in the gym or field. 6:45 Younger students head off to Midweek Confirmation Classes, while high schoolers feed their faith with…
Men’s Bible Breakfast
MEN’S BIBLE BREAKFAST 1st & 3rd Thursday Mornings in the Church Fellowship Hall | 6:30 to 7:30am Be a part of the Immanuel Men’s Group! Guys from our church, school, and community gather on Thursday mornings from 6:30 to 7:30am for strong coffee, a tasty breakfast, and God’s Word to start their day off right. Our men’s ministry is always happy to welcome guests and new regular attenders too. In addition to Thursday morning Bible Breakfasts, the Immanuel Men’s Group…
LifeLight Bible Study
Join a LifeLight Bible Study The LifeLight Bible Study Program includes directed individual study, group sessions and review materials. Its purpose is to help you spend time in God’s Word and to apply His Word to life today. Thursday Mornings at 9:30 am with Pastor Mech in the Church Building Fellowship Hall Sunday mornings at 9:20 am with Bill Ideker in the Church Building Sanctuary Dig deep into the Bible and discover its many truths and blessings. You’ll explore Scripture…
Assimilation Meeting
Assimilation Board Monthly Meeting 6:00 pm on the First Tuesday of Each Month | Assimilation Meeting Immanuel’s Board of Assimilation meets monthly to plan ministry and activities designed to welcome newcomers, connecting them to our mission, ministry and church family. Our Assimilation Meeting is normally held on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm. Are you interested in learning more about the Assimilation Board at Immanuel? Contact the head of the Assimilation Board, Becky Wuerdeman. Contact the Church…
Elders Meeting
Caring For People, Faithfully Serving Elders Meeting | 7:00 pm on the First Tuesday of the month The Elders of Immanuel Lutheran Church assist the pastor in providing for the spiritual welfare of the congregation and also in assuring that the whole Word of God is faithfully proclaimed, and that the Sacraments are rightly administered. The Board of Elders meets monthly to discuss matters related to worship, the mission of the congregation, and to provide support for the pastor, ministry staff…