Events

Events

This page lists the gatherings that are open to everyone, with full details for each one. If you are looking for board meetings, room reservations and Martin Luther School dates as well, those are all on our master calendar.

The master calendar is also where boards, committees and ministry teams request an event or reserve a room.

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Events

Children seated on the floor with their teachers during Sunday School at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Joplin, Missouri

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)…
An open Bible lying beside a teal coffee mug on a table — Bible study at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Joplin, Missouri

Bible Study Hour

Fellowship Bible Study Join Pastor Ramstad 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 9:15 to 10:15 am during the school year. In summer, June through August, all Bible classes meet at 10:15, following the single 9:00 am service. Bring a Bible…
An empty board room with red leather chairs around a long table set with papers for a meeting

Church Council Meeting

Coordinating Mission and Ministry Through servant leadership, 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 and other church leaders, please contact our congregational president, Mr. Chas Ziulkowski. Learn More
Hands stacked together in a circle — the ministry staff meeting at Immanuel Lutheran Church (stock photo)

Ministry Staff Meeting

Ministry Staff Meeting | Wednesdays at 9:30 am The full-time Ministry Leadership Staff meets every Wednesday morning to plan, coordinate, evaluate and encourage one another. We also spend time in the Word together and pray for the needs of our people. This hour is one of the ways the church and the school stay one ministry instead of two. Our pastor, principal, director of Christian education and office staff may be unavailable for phone calls or office visits while we…
Cover of the LifeLight Judges Bible study, showing Samson straining against chains between two temple pillars.

LifeLight Bible Study

LifeLight Bible Study meets Thursday mornings at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin — an in-depth, 9-week study of Scripture led by DCE Jason Glaskey. All are welcome. Books are provided. Class Schedule & Details When: Thursday mornings, 9:30–11:00 a.m.Where: Fellowship Hall, Immanuel Lutheran Church — 2616 S Connecticut Ave, Joplin, MO 64804Format: 9-week studies; books are providedDonation: $10 per study appreciated — no one is ever turned awayContact: (417) 624-0333 or info@immanueljoplin.com Current Study: Judges Our current LifeLight series is…
Concordia: The Lutheran Confessions, the black and gold hardcover from Concordia Publishing House, embossed with a Luther rose and resting on a wooden table

Lutheran Confessions Study

An adult Bible study at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin — 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 5:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Led by Elder Christopher Killebrew, reading Concordia: The Lutheran Confessions. All are welcome.

Helping Hand Sunday

On the last Sunday of each month, Immanuel Lutheran Church collects a special Helping Hand offering at the doors after worship. These gifts support local Joplin charities that walk alongside neighbors who are struggling to make ends meet — making a difference for Jesus’ sake.
Lutheran Ladies Lunch — four women of different ages laughing together over salads and iced tea at a Joplin restaurant

Lutheran Ladies Lunch

The Lutheran Ladies Lunch meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 12:45 PM at a Joplin restaurant. Begun by Immanuel’s widows, it is now open to any woman. Call (417) 624-0333 for this month’s location.
Close-up of two people clasping hands in a welcoming handshake against a soft blue background.

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…
A shepherd walks up a hazy hillside ahead of his flock of sheep — the elders meeting and Board of Elders at Immanuel Lutheran 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…
LWML Joplin — a hand dropping coins into a white mite box marked with a purple cross, beside a worn Bible and a purple ribbon

LWML — Lutheran Women’s Missionary League

Immanuel’s LWML group gathers monthly to serve the Lord with gladness — supporting missions through prayer, service, and mite offerings. All women of Immanuel Lutheran Church and the Joplin community are welcome.
Exterior of the Martin Luther School building, a blue and white two-story facade with a covered entrance canopy, in Joplin, Missouri.

School Board Meeting

Overseeing and Serving the Mission of Martin Luther School The MLS School Board meets monthly to plan and oversee the operation of Immanuel’s mission outreach, Martin Luther School. MLS is a fully-accredited Christian Day School, serving students and their families from 2 years old through 8th grade. The school board consists of the board chairperson and school principal, plus several others from our church, school, and community. If you would like to learn more about the MLS School Board or…
A teacher helps two young girls color at a classroom table — Christian education meeting at Immanuel Lutheran Church (stock photo)

Christian Education Meeting

Providing Christian Education Opportunities for All Ages Christian Education Meeting | 7:00 pm on the Second Tuesday of the Month The Board of Christian Education meets on the second Tuesday of each month to plan and coordinate various Christian education opportunities. These ministries include: Kids Ministry (Sunday School and Children) Vacation Bible School Trunk-or-Treat Youth Classes Adult Classes Want to learn more about the Board of Christian Education? Contact the board chairperson, Mr. Tyler Davis or contact the church office…
Concordia: The Lutheran Confessions, the black and gold hardcover from Concordia Publishing House, embossed with a Luther rose and resting on a wooden table

Lutheran Confessions Study

An adult Bible study at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin — 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 5:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Led by Elder Christopher Killebrew, reading Concordia: The Lutheran Confessions. All are welcome.
Second Sunday after Pentecost — altar and pulpit at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Joplin, Missouri

Altar Guild

Immanuel’s Altar Guild, the women who care for the altar and prepare everything needed for worship, meets the second Saturday of each month at 9:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall.