Season after Pentecost
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost — June 28, 2026
On the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, the people of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin, Missouri gathered for a service of the Word led by our elders while Pastor Christopher Ramstad was away with his family. Chief Elder Christopher Killebrew delivered the sermon Pastor Ramstad had prepared on Romans 7 — a searching and comforting word for the whole congregation: the Law of God is holy, righteous, and good. Worship on the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost Immanuel’s summer worship continues with…
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost — June 21, 2026
On the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, the people of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin, Missouri gathered around Word and Sacrament to hear a bracing word from our Lord: “Have no fear.” On a Father’s Day morning — and just one day after a wedding and a full week of Vacation Bible School in God’s house — Pastor Christopher Ramstad preached Christ’s rally cry for His church from Matthew 10. Worship on the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost Immanuel’s summer worship continues…
Third Sunday after Pentecost — June 14, 2026
Third Sunday after Pentecost — On June 14, 2026, Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin, Missouri gathered the morning after severe storms as Pastor Christopher Ramstad preached on Romans 5:6–15: while we were still weak, ungodly, and sinners, Christ died for us — and now sends us into His harvest.
Second Sunday after Pentecost — June 7, 2026
Second Sunday after Pentecost — On June 7, 2026, Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin, Missouri gathered for its first combined summer service as Pastor Christopher Ramstad preached on Hosea 5:15 — “Where is your place?” — and the calling of Matthew (Matthew 9:9–13). Jesus came to call sinners.
Trinity Sunday — May 31, 2026
On the Festival of the Holy Trinity, the congregation of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin, Missouri gathered in a white-draped sanctuary to worship the triune God — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. In a sermon titled “Signature Style: God’s Unique Flair,” Pastor Christopher Ramstad opened the first pages of Holy Scripture and asked a compelling question: what does God’s creation tell us about who he is? The answer, drawn from Genesis 1 and 2, is as stunning as the world…
Harley Phariss Funeral – October 14, 2022
To the Glory of God and in Memory of Harley Dean Phariss Friday, October 14, 2022 — 11:00 am | Immanuel Lutheran Church — Joplin, Missouri | Officiated by Rev. James Schnackenberg Harley Phariss Obituary January 8, 1927 — September 20, 2022 Harley Dean Phariss, 95, formerly of Fairland, Oklahoma, peacefully passed into eternal rest, September 20, 2022, at Neosho, Missouri. Throughout his life he was strong-willed, fun-loving, handsome, independent, charming, argumentative, intelligent, creative, athletic, proud, God-fearing, exasperating, patriotic, adventurous,…
Didache – Teaching of the Twelve – September 18, 2022
Service for the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost Rev. Bill Marler, pastor | 8:00 and 10:30 | Didache (Teaching of the Twelve) Sermon and Study Series Special thanks to all who helped to make this service and broadcast possible:Rev. Bill Marler, DCE Jason Glaskey, organist Betty Lingenfelter, Altar Guild, Board of Elders, and all of our volunteers! Join us at Immanuel for a ten-week sermon and study series with our pastor, Rev. Bill Marler. “Didache” or “The Teaching of the Twelve” will explore…
Thanksgiving Eve – November 24, 2021
Service for Thanksgiving Eve 2021 Rev. Gregory Mech, pastor | November 24, 2021 | Thanksgiving Eve with Holy Communion | Immanuel Lutheran Church – Joplin, Missouri | 7:00 pm We stream our worship services, and hope you will join our online community if you are unable to attend in person. Welcome! immanueljoplin.com/LIVE Face Masks Encouraged | We hope to see you back for an In-Person Service! Learn more at immanueljoplin.com/COVID Thank you for supporting Immanuel Lutheran financially. Use our Givelify…
Last Sunday – November 21, 2021
Service for the Last Sunday of the Church Year Rev. Gregory Mech, pastor | November 21, 2021 | Last Sunday | Immanuel Lutheran Church – Joplin, Missouri | 8:00 or 10:30 am We stream our worship services, and hope you will join our online community if you are unable to attend in person. Welcome! immanueljoplin.com/LIVE Face Masks Encouraged | We hope to see you back for an In-Person Service! Learn more at immanueljoplin.com/COVID Thank you for supporting Immanuel Lutheran financially.…
Pentecost 25 – November 14, 2021
Service for the Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost Rev. Gregory Mech, pastor | November 14, 2021 | Pentecost 25 | Immanuel Lutheran Church – Joplin, Missouri | 8:00 or 10:30 am | Voter’s Meeting after late service Face Masks Encouraged | We hope to see you back for an In-Person Service! Learn more at immanueljoplin.com/COVID We stream our worship services, and hope you will join our online community if you are unable to attend in person. Welcome! immanueljoplin.com/LIVE Thank you for…
All Saints Day – November 7, 2021
Service for All Saints Day Rev. Gregory Mech, pastor | November 7, 2021 | All Saints Day (observed) | Immanuel Lutheran Church – Joplin, Missouri | 8:00 or 10:30 am Face Masks Encouraged | We hope to see you back for an In-Person Service! Learn more at immanueljoplin.com/COVID We stream our worship services, and hope you will join our online community if you are unable to attend in person. Welcome! immanueljoplin.com/LIVE Thank you for supporting Immanuel Lutheran financially. Use our…
Reformation Day – October 31, 2021
Service for Reformation Day 2021 Rev. Gregory Mech, pastor | October 31, 2021 | Reformation Day | Immanuel Lutheran Church – Joplin, Missouri | 8:00 or 10:30 am Face Masks Encouraged | We hope to see you back for an In-Person Service! Learn more at immanueljoplin.com/COVID We stream our worship services, and hope you will join our online community if you are unable to attend in person. Welcome! immanueljoplin.com/LIVE Thank you for supporting Immanuel Lutheran financially. Use our Givelify app!…