Pentecost Season 2025: Cause and Effect
"Every why hath a wherefore." That was Shakespeare's poetic way of saying that very little happens by chance. There is cause and effect. And to navigate life well, it is vital we understand both. We conclude the final series of the Church Year by talking about cause and effect in God's kingdom.
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost—Generosity / Gratitude
Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost—WELS 175th Anniversary: Christ Through Us
Festival of The Reformation—Truth / Freedom
All Saints' Day—Sainthood / Stamina
Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost—Grace / Joy
Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost—Judgment / Peace
Last Sunday in the Church Year—Scripture / Anticipation
Christ Through Us Ministry Plan
Discover Emanuel Lutheran Church's vision for the future! Reflecting on a remarkable 2024 marked by worship growth, strong school enrollment, and the re-dedication of our church building, our Ministry Plan 2025 outlines exciting opportunities for our congregation in the coming year. Grounded in the promise that "God is with us", this plan details our goals for a church fully engaged in worship, bible study, serving others, communication, and ministry support. Learn about initiatives like the "Peter Plan" to encourage worship attendance and "360 in 365" for family bible study. Find out how you can participate in our mission to gather, grow, and go as we look towards a future where Christ works through us.
Download the full "Christ Through Us Ministry Plan 2025" document to explore our detailed plans and discover how you can be a part of Emanuel's vibrant ministry!
We Welcome our New Pipe Organ
We art thrilled to announce the arrival of our new pipe organ from New York, a significant milestone in the church’s ongoing Forward project. The organ was carefully unloaded and installed this past March. Dedication was held in April.
Recognizing that their previous electronic organ, installed in 1990, had surpassed its expected 30-year lifespan and was in failing condition, Emanuel’s Organ Committee embarked on a thorough process starting in 2018 to find a more enduring musical solution. After extensive research and evaluation, the congregation approved the recommendation to acquire a pipe organ from Parsons Pipe Organ Builders.
Our renovated sancutary with the new organ
This new instrument is a custom-built organ that uniquely incorporates numerous high-quality components from a 2003 Berghaus organ previously located at First United Methodist Church in DeKalb, Illinois. Parsons Pipe Organ Builders, a respected firm with a 100-year history, was selected for their craftsmanship and value. The decision to invest in a pipe organ reflects Emanuel’s commitment to providing a powerful and flexible instrument that can best lead congregational singing and express the full range of emotions in worship for generations to come.
This exciting addition promises to significantly enhance the worship experience at Emanuel Lutheran Church. Photos of the organ’s arrival and installation are available.
Be sure to check out our organ FAQs to learn more about this once-in-a-lifetime process!
“Therefore go and gather disciples from all nations by baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and by teaching them to keep all the instructions I have given you. And surely I am with you always until the end of the age.”
Matthew 28:19-20 EHV
