THE IMMANUEL HERALD
PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
5701 Loch Raven Boulevard
Baltimore, md 21239
Visit Immanuel’s website www.immanuellutheran.org
JANUARY 2017
DIVINE SERVICE AT IMMANUEL
January 1
Isaiah 63:7–14
Galatians 4:4–7
Matthew 2:13–23
First Sunday after Christmas
“In his love and mercy He redeemed them.”
“When the time had fully come, God sent His Son.”
The flight to Egypt
January 8
Isaiah 60:1-6
Ephesians 3:1–12
Matthew 2:1-12
The Epiphany of Our Lord
“Arise, shine, for your light has come.”
You will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Jesus Christ.
The visit of the Magi
January 15
Isaiah 49:1-7
1 Corinthians 1:1-9
John 1:29-42a
Second Sunday after the Epiphany
“I will also make you a light for the Gentiles.”
“He will keep you strong to the end.”
Behold the Lamb of God.
January 22
Isaiah 9:1-4
1 Corinthians 1:10-18
Matthew 4:12-25
Third Sunday after the Epiphany
“The people walking in the darkness have seen a great light.”
“I appeal to you . . . that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought.”
The calling of Simon Peter, Andrew, James, and John
January 29
Micah 6:1–8
1 Corinthians 1:18–31
Matthew 5:1–12
Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
With what shall I come before the Lord?
God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise.
The Beatitudes
Ministry Notes
to bringing the Gospel of Jesus to someone for the first
time. These are very small touches and very large
touches. I know Immanuel’s people can reach our 1000
touches goal.
Many congregations for the Southeastern District LC-MS
are participating in iNeighorhood. Our participation is the
1000 touches. This is a missional effort to take the love of
Jesus beyond the walls of our church. It is a reminder that
we are all missionaries in the places we live, work, and
play. In the coming months, you will read what other
congregations are doing in their iNeighborhood efforts.
1000 TOUCHES WITH JESUS!
Happy New Year! It’s time for New Year’s resolutions. If
you missed making them New Year’s Day, you haven’t
missed it. This new year make a vow to touch more lives
for Jesus.
With Advent, Immanuel began 1000 touches for Jesus.
This is a goal for the members of Immanuel to reach out
and make 1000 contact, touches, encounters with family,
friends, neighbors, and strangers with the love of Jesus.
This can be anything from a brief word of encouragement
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You will also read how our own members have touched
lives for Christ.
CELEBRATING THE 500 ANNIVERSARY OF THE LUTHERAN
REFORMATION!
For the celebration of the 500th Anniversary of the
Reformation, I have several special items planned. Each
month, beginning November 2016, there will be an article
in the Herald on a famous “face” of the reformation.
There is a bible study to complement this. I will also offer
a video-based course “A Man Named Martin.” This threepart course will be given at different times for each multiweek part. I will offer the first beginning in winter, the
second in spring/summer of 2017 and the third will be
offered next fall. Finally, the Herald calendar will include
events from the reformation beginning this month and
continuing into Reformation 2017. Other possible Bible
Class (weekday or Sunday) topics include: The Lutheran
Identity (Confessional Writings of the Lutheran Church),
Lutheranism 101, The Lutheran Difference, History of the
Church from the Reformation until Today, and Lutheran
Spirituality. Please indicate to me your interest in any of
these courses.
Soon, you will find out how to share and track your
touches. Please participate in this process. It helps us
know if we are achieving our goal. It is also
encouragement for your brothers and sisters in Christ.
May God send His Spirit on you as you continue His
mission.
NEW CLASS BEGINS FOR SUNDAY ADULT BIBLE CLASS
With the completion of John’s Gospel, we turn our
attention to the catholic or universal Epistles. These brief
letters are rich with Gospel and the Love of Jesus. Adult
Class meets in the conference room Sunday mornings at
9am.
PASTOR ON VACATION
Pastor Minetree will be on vacation January 12th to 26th.
Pastor will be out of town and unreachable for most of
that vacation. In the case of pastoral emergency, please
contact Laura Higgins at the church office, 410-435-6851.
She will know who to contact.
THANK YOU!
Pastor and Sharon thank our brothers and sisters at
Immanuel for your generous Christmas gift. This gift will
go a long way on their upcoming vacation! Thanks and
God Bless!
IMMANUEL MEMBER WINS AN AWARD
In November 2016 – there was a conference in Chicago
for the Southeast District workers of the Lutheran Church,
Missouri Synod. Steve Heemann was presented the
“Leadership Award” for his outstanding work in 2016.
INTRODUCING MORE WAYS TO CONNECT WITH
IMMANUEL!
Immanuel Lutheran Church is on your favorite social
media sites, so you can stay in touch with us on more than
just Sundays. Link up with us on Facebook, Twitter, and
Instagram to discover the latest news, see pictures, and
learn about upcoming events.
To find us on Facebook, simply search “Immanuel
Lutheran Church Baltimore” and ‘Like’ our page.
To follow us on Twitter and Instagram here are the links
to those pages:twitter.com/BmoreImmanuel and
instagram.com/BmoreImmanuel
Don’t have a social media account? All these pages are
open to anyone, so we invite you to take a peek.
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PRAYER REQUESTS:
- Regina Phoebus, who is in hospice care
- Franklin and Coreathia Davis
- Carl Tresselt, who is being treated for cancer
- Col. Ret. Irvin, Lola Barnes’ brother, who is very ill
- Dion Hylton
- Dick Goeller, who is being treated for Lyme Disease
- Rosemarie Wilson, daughter of Phyllis James, who is ill
- Lisa Lewis, daughter of June Dennis, who is ill
- Michael Gilmore and family as he battles cancer
- Tom Maxon
- Ruth Waicker
- Ken Robertson, son of Shirley Robertson, who is being
treated for cancer
Birthdays:
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Augusta Ibenana
5
Scott McDonnell
6
Jane Derry
11 Katie Myers
12 Madison Beatty
Lillian Noel
14 Sarah McDonnell
18 Ethan Paye
19 Richard Kruelle
22 Elsie Johnson
26 George Justice
Shirley Robertson
27 Nicole Gordon
28 Ruth Carman
29 Mark Smith
Roy Obedekah
31 Fay Husted
January 1
January 8
January 15
January 22
January 29
Anniversaries:
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Lee & Lillian Noel
CHURCH VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE
Altar Guild
Lay Reader
Liturgist
Communion Assistant
Steve Heemann
Steve Heemann
Sylvanus Ibenana
Jean Heemann/
Gerhard Ehlerding
Ted Henn
Albert Lietzau V
Gwen Heemann
Ted Henn
Mark Smith
Albert Lietzau IV
Fay Husted/
Roland Obedekah Steve Heemann
Dave Pfitzinger
Sharon Minetree
Mark Smith
No Communion, Fifth Sunday
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January 2017
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1 First Sunday after Christmas
10 am Worship, Holy Communion
Sunday
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Monday
3
Luther is
excommunicated in
bull Decet Romanum
Pontificem issued by
Pope Leo X. 1521
Tuesday
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Ferdinand of Austria issues a
mandate forbidding the
Anabaptist religious movement.
1528
Wednesday
5
Johann Hess, reformer of
Silesia, dies. 1547
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Luther receives his
master of arts degree
and begins the study
of law. 1505
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Luther preaches his last
sermon at Wittenberg.
1546
8 The Epiphany of Our Lord
9 am Bible Study & Sunday School
10 am Worship, Holy Communion
9
Agape Group (Ray Spitznas)
7:30 pm
Choir Rehearsal
10
6:00 pm
Finance Committee
Meeting
11
7 pm
Church Council
12
Veit Dietrich, Luther’s coworker, associate, and
confidential secretary, is
born in Nürnberg. 1506
13
Ludwig Heimbold,
German theologian
and hymnist, is born
in Mühlhausen,
Thurgingia. 1532
14
The Second Diet of
Nürnberg opens. 1524
15 Second Sunday after the Epiphany
9 am Bible Study & Sunday School
10 am Worship, Holy Communion
16
Agape Group (Ray Spitznas)
7:30 pm
Choir Rehearsal
17
France recognizes the
Huguenots under the
Edict of SaintGermain. 1562
18
The Lutheran-Roman Catholic
Colloquy of Worms ends. 1541
The third session of the Council
of Trent opens. 1562
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The Swabian Concord,
forerunner of the Formula
of Concord, is adopted by
several theologians at
Maulbronn. 1576
20
John Tetzel issues his
theses against Martin
Luther in Leipzig.
1518
21
10 am-2 pm
Compassion Center
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Agape Group (Ray Spitznas)
7:30 pm
Choir Rehearsal
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Lucas Cranach the Younger,
artist, dies. 1586
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The Council of Trent
issues an official
statement making a clear
distinction between
Catholicism and
Protestantism. 1564
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10 am-2 pm
Compassion Center
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Pastor on vacation
Pastor on vacation
22 Third Sunday after the Epiphany
9 am Bible Study & Sunday School
10 am Worship, Holy Communion
Pastor on vacation
29 Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
9 am Bible Study & Sunday School
10 am Worship
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