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Events
Palm Sunday
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…
Kids Ministry
Listen! God is Calling Come to Sunday Morning Kids Ministry at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin, and get your whole family growing in Christ as we explore the Bible together. Kids Ministry at Immanuel is so much more than Sunday School! Listen! Listen, God is calling, Through the Word inviting, Offering forgiveness, Comfort, and joy. Tanzanian Hymn Children from 2 years through 8th grade are welcomed every Sunday morning, beginning at 9:15 am (10:15 am Summer Schedule, June through August)…
Bible Study Hour
Fellowship Bible Study Join Pastor Marler 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. 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 you like, pour a cup of coffee and have a seat! Details of the current topic are found below.…
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 Ministry Leadership Staff Rev. Chris Ramstad, pastor DCE Jason Glaskey, Youth & Family Ministry Mrs. Mollie Ramstad, school principal Reach Out To Us! Immanuel Lutheran Church (office) | 417-624-0333…
Youth Night
Wednesdays Are For Youth Join us each Wednesday for Youth Night! Students in grades 5-12 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! Want to know more about Student Ministry at Immanuel, or help provide or sponsor a Meal? Contact us at (417) 624-0333 or check out the YOUTH MEAL SIGN UP page.…
Choir Rehearsal
Sing in the Adult Choir Wednesday Rehearsals in the Church Sanctuary | 6:00 pm Immanuel’s Adult Choir sings God’s praises with a diverse catalog of choral pieces, from traditional chorales and hymn settings to more modern selections. The Adult Choir is a mixture of male and female voices with varying age and experience. They welcome new singers to join them. Mrs. Susan Ideker, director, and the rest of the choir generally gather for rehearsal in the Church Building Sanctuary, Wednesdays…
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. Dig deep into the Bible and discover its many truths and blessings. You’ll explore Scripture and study questions on your own during the week. Then you’ll come together with the group once each week for worship, discussion, and a lecture. Join us…
Maundy Thursday
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…
Good Friday Prayer Vigil
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.
Good Friday
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…
Holy Saturday Easter Vigil
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.