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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Ash Wednesday Services
Lent Begins On March 6 Ash Wednesday Services – 4:00 and 7:00 pm | Fellowship Meal – 5:00 to 6:45 pm Join us at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin, Missouri on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 for the start of Lent. The Ash Wednesday Service marks the beginning of our 40-day journey with Jesus to the cross. The season of Lent serves not only as a time to meditate on the suffering that Christ endured on our behalf, but also as…
Peer Ministry Training Weekend
a great leadership opportunity for Our youth Please pray for the teens from all around our Missouri District, who will be attending Peer Ministry Training (PMT) on February 15-17, 2019. Immanuel-Joplin is hoping to send several high school students this year. Register to attend PMT 2019! PMT is an opportunity to come together with high school youth and youth counselors who want to learn additional/intentional skills in leadership/caring for peers/discipleship to serve in their congregation, school, community and family. The…
Serving Saturday
“Growing To Serve” Together Saturday, September 15 | 10:00am to 2:00pm A major point of emphasis in Immanuel’s youth ministry this year will be living out Immanuel’s mission, “Growing to Serve.” To help accomplish this, your youth will be hosting various “Serving Saturday” opportunities. Serving Saturday is for youth and their families. It is also open for members of Immanuel, to Martin Luther School families and anyone else who wants to make a difference through volunteering and serving. Projects from…
Summer Youth Get Together Week 6
In-Home Summer Youth Six different times this summer, Immanuel Youth will gather at the Glaskey house for Food-Friends-Faith time. All 6th-12th graders are invited to come and enjoy some time relaxing and catching up with friends on the patio, in the yard, and around the couch. We’ll savor a variety of summertime snacks and grow together in faith too. Bring a friend! Our Summer Youth Study series will begin to take us through the Bible’s New Testament, starting with the…
Community Swim And Watermelon
Schifferdecker Half-Price Swim And Watermelon Feed Friday Evening, August 3 at Schifferdecker Aquatic Complex in Joplin | 6:30 to 9:00pm Immanuel Youth continue their yearly tradition of serving free watermelon slices in the parking lot on the last half-price swim night. (Half-price admission is $2 for kids and $2.50 for adults.) Join us, beginning at 6:30pm on Friday, August 3. Swim for a couple of hours, then make your way to the parking lot beginning at 8:30 for ice-cold watermelon…
Summer Youth Get Together Week 5
In-Home Summer Youth Six different times this summer, Immanuel Youth will gather at the Glaskey house for Food-Friends-Faith time. All 6th-12th graders are invited to come and enjoy some time relaxing and catching up with friends on the patio, in the yard, and around the couch. We’ll savor a variety of summertime snacks and grow together in faith too. Bring a friend! Our Summer Youth Study series will begin to take us through the Bible’s New Testament, starting with the…
Youth Laser Tag
Lazer Force Laser Tag Night Wednesday Evening, July 25 at Lazer Force (near the mall in Joplin) | 6 to 8pm Pow! Zing! Buzz! Lazer Force is the coolest laser tag arena in the area, so we’re gonna go and have some fun together. All Immanuel Lutheran Church and Martin Luther School friends are invited to play laser tag together on the evening of Wednesday, July 25, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Bring money for about 3 rounds of laser…
High School Pizza And Netflix Again
Homemade Pizza And A Movie Sunday Evening, July 22 in the Immanuel Youth Center | 6:30 to 9:30pm The dough is rising — so come and add your toppings! Join other high school students as we gather to hang out and a watch good movie together. After you add your toppings, we’ll slide your “pie” into the oven as we choose the movie of the week. Will it be superhero flick? A romantic comedy? Animated or live-action? Bring your friends…
Summer Youth Get Together Week 4
In-Home Summer Youth Six different times this summer, Immanuel Youth will gather at the Glaskey house for Food-Friends-Faith time. All 6th-12th graders are invited to come and enjoy some time relaxing and catching up with friends on the patio, in the yard, and around the couch. We’ll savor a variety of summertime snacks and grow together in faith too. Bring a friend! Our Summer Youth Study series will begin to take us through the Bible’s New Testament, starting with the…
Summer Youth Get Together Week 3
In-Home Summer Youth Six different times this summer, Immanuel Youth will gather at the Glaskey house for Food-Friends-Faith time. All 6th-12th graders are invited to come and enjoy some time relaxing and catching up with friends on the patio, in the yard, and around the couch. We’ll savor a variety of summertime snacks and grow together in faith too. Bring a friend! Our Summer Youth Study series will begin to take us through the Bible’s New Testament, starting with the…
2019 Gathering Launch Party
Kicking Off Our Journey to Minneapolis 2019 with the Gathering Launch Party! Sunday Evening, July 8 in the Immanuel Youth Center | 6:30 to 9:30pm | For Parents and High School Students Dinner is provided at the Gathering Launch Party. Come and learn about this “once in a lifetime” youth trip for students going into grades 9-12. There is nothing quite like the LCMS Gathering! God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1 About the Gathering…
Youth Frisbee Fun
Frisbees And Floats At McClelland Wednesday Evening, June 27 at McClelland Park in Joplin | 7 to 9pm Bring a frisbee and some comfortable clothes with you to McClelland Park in South Joplin on the evening of June 27. Immanuel Youth will be gathering for an active evening of Frisbee Golf, Ultimate Chicken (its a game), and Root Beer Floats too! We hope you can make it! Parents and other family members and friends are welcome to join us as…