Our Wednesday Bible studies and classes have resumed. Come join us as we spend time in God’s Word and in fellowship. Classes begin at 6:00 p.m. and end at 6:50 p.m. and are for all ages (nursery provided too). Don’t forget to stay with us for a simple worship service with communion at 7 p.m.
Epiphany Service
Come join us on January 6 (Friday) at 7 p.m. for a special worship service to celebrate Epiphany.
What is Epiphany?
Epiphany means “to show” or “to make known” and is often called the Gentile Christmas because this is the celebration of when the Magi, who were Gentiles, came to worship Jesus. The Epiphany season continues until the day before Ash Wednesday. The color for most of the season of Epiphany is green. White is used on the Day of Epiphany, on the first Sunday after January 6 when we celebrate the Baptism of Our Lord, and on the last Sunday before Ash Wednesday when we celebrate the Festival of the Transfiguration.
What is Advent?
The Church divides the year into different seasons that emphasize the life of Christ and the life of the Church. Beginning on Sunday, November 27th 2011, we will enter the season of the Church year called Advent. Advent is a four-week season of preparation and anticipation leading up to Christmas, on December 25th, 2011 and continuing to Epiphany January 6th, 2012.
The focus of Advent is two-fold. On the one hand, we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who came into the world as both God and man so that our sins might be forgiven. On the other hand, we anticipate the day when Jesus will return to Earth and bring an end to this world. Those will be scary days, but we can look forward to the end of the world with hope because through faith in Jesus, the end of this world will mean the beginning of a new life with Christ for eternity.
Advent, then, is a time for us to repent and believe. Knowing that Jesus was born to forgive our sins, we repent (admit our failures to God) and believe that we are forgiven because of the death and resurrection of Jesus on our behalf. Also, knowing that Jesus is coming back, we repent and believe that when He returns, He will give us eternal life.
Children’s Christmas Program
Children’s Christmas Program
Journey to the Manger
Join us on December 7th at 6 p.m. in the gym. Worship begins in the Sanctuary
at 7 p.m.
Come and join us as we visit various shops in Bethlehem. Move around the town
to the Carpentry Shop, Bead Bazaar, Synagogue School, Olive Shop, Dye Shop and
Wool Shop. As you visit each shop you will create a keepsake to take with you
and will talk with the shop owners and find out how they learned about Jesus.
At the end of your visit to Bethlehem, Mary and Joseph will lead you into the
sanctuary to worship the King! You will hear the Christmas account found in
Luke chapter two and hear the kids sing praises to the King. Don’t miss the
“Journey to the Manger”.
Everyone is invited! Bring your friends!
Hanging of the Greens and Choir Cantata
Come join us as we decorate the church with Christmas decorations and celebrate the Christ child with music at the Choir Cantata. The Hanging of the greens will be held on November 30th at 6 p.m. and the Choir Cantata will be at 7 p.m. Invite your friends and join us for a fantastic evening of fellowship and music.
Thanksgiving Service
Craft Show Coming in November
Sponsored by the Teen Ministry of
Immanuel Lutheran Church
400 N. Aspen, Broken Arrow, OK
Just south of Wal-mart at 71st and Aspen.
Saturday, November 12
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Stop by and pick up some Christmas gifts or just a little something for yourself.
Don’t miss the opportunity to purchase items from quality local vendors.
Over 75 vendors!!
Wednesday Nights Are Coming!
It’s time to attend Wednesday nights at Immanuel. On September 7th at 6 p.m. we will have an orientation about the upcoming year followed by an Ice Cream social in the gym. Don’t miss this great opportunity to hear about the exciting Wednesday night programs at Immanuel.
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Joplin Service Project
The people of Joplin have been on the hearts and minds of Immanuel since the tornado swept through their city on May 22, 2011. We have sent (as of Thursday) two teams to the Joplin area to help with the clean up. And as part of our Vacation Bible School mission project we raised over $2,100 (Thrivent Financial for Lutherans matched $500) through a competition of girls against boys to see who could raise the most money. The girls won by a significant margin. As an incentive to raise more money our music leaders got pies in their faces and our Director of Children’s Ministry and preschool teacher had to shave their heads. It was a great time for a great cause.
The first team to travel to Joplin comprised of mostly teenagers led by Tracy Grace. Her team participated in debris removal and basic human care to the residents of Joplin. They joined with the nationally recognized group “Samaritans Purse”.
Our second team of volunteers leave Thursday morning to help victims of the tornado devastation. This team of adults will assist home owners clean up their debris, sort clothes for needing families, and provide for other needs as they arise. The team will spend three days volunteering in Joplin.
We will send another team to Joplin later this summer. If you are interested in volunteering please email your interest to general@immanuelba.org
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