Immanuel is a busy place, with ministry opportunities in a variety of areas. All of our ministries are designed to help us accomplish God’s mission for us to be Grounded in Christ, Guided by Grace, Growing to Serve.
Men’s Ministry
Men’s Bible Breakfast Thursday Mornings in the Immanuel 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 the 1st and 3rd Thursday mornings of each month 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. Learn about our current Bible Study topic…
Comfort Dogs
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DANIEL!Daniel Comfort Dog was two years old on Sunday, January 15! Five other Comfort Dogs from three states joined us at worship, celebrating and praising God as our Comfort Dog Team was also officially installed.Joplin’s new Comfort Dog is here to serve you.Give Daniel a birthday present! Donate to our Comfort Dog Team Travel Fund here. Bringing Mercy and Compassion Immanuel’s Comfort Dog Team visits people in hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and at community events, sharing mercy and…
Martin Luther School
Lighting the Flame of Learning Now Enrolling | Age 2 through Middle School | Call 417-624-1403 We invite you to be a part of what God is doing at Martin Luther School! As a top-notch accredited Christian School, this mission outreach of Immanuel Lutheran Church has been serving families in Joplin since 1953 with excellence in academics balanced with a Christ-centered approach. MLS has openings for students in preschool and kindergarten, and continuing through 8th grade. Hoping to meet the needs…
Young Adults
Sharing And Growing Together Young Adults Group NOTE: Young Adults Group has been taking a break during the COVID-19 pandemic. We hope to resume activities soon! Be a part of Immanuel’s Young Adult Small Group! Led by two of our young teachers from Martin Luther School, any young adult from their late teens through 20s and early 30s is welcome to join in. Young Adults Weekly Bible Study We gather for fellowship and Bible study each week at Panera Bread…
Lutheran Women in Mission
LWML Women’s Ministry Immanuel has an active Women’s Ministry focused on fulfilling the mission of our congregation to be “Grounded in Christ, Guided by Grace, and Growing to Serve.” Our women’s group, called the “Lutheran Women’s Missionary League” or LWML, meets monthly for Bible study and a meal, and several other times throughout the year in a variety of ways to serve our church, community and world, growing in faith together. Our Lutheran Women in Mission are always ready to…
Stewardship
Managing the Gifts God Gives The word stewardship is often associated with monetary gifts, but it means more than that to those within the church. As the free and joyous activity of the baptized, stewardship involves managing the gifts God gives us: time, talents and treasure. I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. — ROMANS 12:1 — God…
Youth Ministry
Coming March 24-26, 2023 for Youth in grades 6-12! Learn more and Sign Up HERE! Youth Belong at Immanuel Will your family or group take a turn providing a Youth Meal for our hungry teenagers? Sign Up HERE. Thanks! We are the student ministry of Immanuel Lutheran Church. Our Youth Center is a place to belong, grow, and serve for students in grades 6 to 12. Join us in our Youth Ministry! Stay Connected with REMIND
Children And Families
Serving Joplin Children And Families Family Ministry and More! Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin is committed to serving the needs of children and their families in our community, church and school. From programs and activities, to facilities and staff, Immanuel is striving to be a place where children and families feel welcome, comfortable, and equipped to grow together in Christ, by grace, to serve. See what Immanuel Lutheran Church is doing in Kids Ministry and Family Ministry: Sunday Morning Kids…
Mission Work
Living Our Mission in Joplin and Beyond Immanuel Lutheran Church is much about missions and mission work. Since 1897, we have existed by God’s grace to serve our community and world. Below are some of the endeavors that demonstrate how we are living our mission to be “Grounded in Christ, Guided by Grace, Growing to Serve”. Martin Luther School – MLS has been in existence in Joplin for more than sixty years, serving children and their families, “Lighting the Flame…