Immanuel Lutheran Church has a number of ongoing ministries to serve different areas of our congregation, community and world. We have fun activities, important missions and opportunities to serve for all ages and abilities throughout the church and school—-and Immanuel is involved in missions locally and the world over. Follow the links to explore the many ways you can get involved!
Dorcas Society
The Dorcas Society is affiliated with the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML). Workdays are scheduled for the third Tuesday of each month at 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM and 7:00 – 9:00 PM in the church fellowship hall. On these workdays, the ladies work on various projects: Ongoing projects include: Pillowcase dresses for children in Africa, Quilts for Lutheran World Relief, the Backpack program for children in the local schools, marking Bibles for Prisoners. Others are added as needed.
Bible study is the 4th Monday of each month at 2:00 PM in the church fellowship hall.
Bible study is the 4th Monday of each month at 2:00 PM in the church fellowship hall.
Leisure Lutherans
Older Adults need no recruiting in the church for they come and come, more and more, and live longer and longer. We seek to intentionally enhance the older adult ministry of Immanuel Lutheran Church.
Ongoing programs include monthly newsletters, monthly “Leisure Lutheran” meetings, tape ministry to the shut-ins, Bible study at nursing homes, adoptive grandparents for confirmands, children’s worship bags, volunteer projects at the church and school, Parish Nurse and Health Ministry, hearing devices for the hearing impaired, travel and other fellowship activities, interest groups and an annual musical to “celebrate the years”.
Ongoing programs include monthly newsletters, monthly “Leisure Lutheran” meetings, tape ministry to the shut-ins, Bible study at nursing homes, adoptive grandparents for confirmands, children’s worship bags, volunteer projects at the church and school, Parish Nurse and Health Ministry, hearing devices for the hearing impaired, travel and other fellowship activities, interest groups and an annual musical to “celebrate the years”.
Lutheran Student Fellowship
The purpose of Lutheran Student Fellowship is to provide a program of Christian fellowship for Lutheran university students affiliated primarily with the Missouri University of Science and Technology located in Rolla.
Specific purposes of LSF are to reach out to those in the academic community with the Gospel message of God’s love and forgiveness through Jesus Christ through regular Bible studies held at various locations, to serve the mission of the church by the planning and implementation of various servant events through the year, and provide opportunities for promotion and fostering friendships with other students.
Specific purposes of LSF are to reach out to those in the academic community with the Gospel message of God’s love and forgiveness through Jesus Christ through regular Bible studies held at various locations, to serve the mission of the church by the planning and implementation of various servant events through the year, and provide opportunities for promotion and fostering friendships with other students.
Men's bible Breakfast
The men of Immanuel meet each Thursday morning at 7:30 AM in the church fellowship hall. The men are good cooks and the menu varies from week to week. A short Bible study is held after breakfast and is completed by 8:30 AM.
Church Council
The Church Council acts as the administrative body of the congregation. It meets at 7:00 PM on the first Monday of the first full week of each month. Members of the council consist of the chairmen of the various church boards plus the president, vice-president, secretary, financial secretary, treasurer and bookkeeper.
Immanuel Voters’ Assembly
This is the main governing body of Immanuel. All Communicant members 21 years of age and older any be voting members.
Two regular meetings of the Voters’ Assembly are held each year during the second full week of June and November. The main purpose of the June meeting is to adopt the budget for the next fiscal year. The main purpose of the November meeting is to to elect officers for the new calendar year.
Two regular meetings of the Voters’ Assembly are held each year during the second full week of June and November. The main purpose of the June meeting is to adopt the budget for the next fiscal year. The main purpose of the November meeting is to to elect officers for the new calendar year.
CONFIRMATION
Confirmation class is on Wednesdays from 4:00pm to 5:00pm.
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Church Boards
Immanuel has several church boards that work together to carry out the mission of the church. Members of the boards are elected at the November Voters’ Assembly. In addition to the elected members, there are also appointed members and anyone can volunteer to help. Members are encouraged to take part in the many activities of the boards. The boards are as follows:
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Elders
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Trustees
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Mission
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Christian Education
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Stewardship
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The objectives of this Board are to oversee the Word and Sacrament ministry of the congregation, provide for the needs of the pastor(s), and provide ecclesiastical guidance for the congregation.
The objectives of this Board are the proper maintenance and repair of church property.
The objectives of these Board is to plan, promote, and execute mission activities of the congregation that encompass local, national, and international efforts. Its responsibility is to oversee the activities of Missions, Campus Ministry, Fellowship, and Youth.
This objective of this Board is to plan and oversee the educational programs of the congregation, such as Sunday School, VBS, Etc.
This Board’s goal is to initiate programs for the development of good stewardship attitudes in the congregational members in regard to Christian use of their Time, Talents and Treasures.