Immanuel Lutheran Church

Our Mission

Our Belief

Together with the universal Christian Church, Immanuel Lutheran Church (LCMS) teaches and responds to the love of the Triune God: the Father, Creator of all that exists; Jesus Christ, the Son, who became human to suffer and die for the sins of all human beings and to rise to life again in the ultimate victory over death and Satan; and the Holy Spirit, who creates faith through God's Word and Sacraments. The three persons of the Trinity are co-equal and co-eternal, one God.

Being "Lutheran," our congregation accepts and teaches Bible-based teachings of Martin Luther that inspired the reformation of the Christian Church in the 16th century. The teaching of Luther and the reformers can be summarized in three short phrases: Grace alone, Faith alone, Scripture alone.

GRACE ALONE - God loves the people of the world, even though they are sinful, rebel against Him and do not deserve His love. He sent Jesus, His Son, to love the unlovable and save the ungodly.

FAITH ALONE - By His suffering and death as the substitute for all people of all time, Jesus purchased and won forgiveness and eternal life for them. Those who hear this Good News and believe it have the eternal life that it offers. God creates faith in Christ and gives people forgiveness through Him.

SCRIPTURE ALONE - The Bible is God's inerrant and infallible Word, in which He reveals His Law and His Gospel of salvation in Jesus Christ.  It is the sole rule and norm for Christian doctrine.   

The Purpose of Immanuel Lutheran Church

The purpose of Immanuel Lutheran Church is to "declare the praises of Him who called [us] out of darkness into His marvelous light" (1 Peter 2:9). We have been brought out of the darkness of sin into the light of God's forgiveness in Jesus Christ.

Now, whatever we do, we want to "do it all for the glory of God" (1 Corinthians 10:31). We are called to glorify God by "making disciples of all nations" (Matthew 28:19), "bearing much fruit" (John 15:8), and "loving one another as He loved us" (John 15:12). As a congregation, we are called not only to proclaim God's Word and administer the Sacraments (Baptism and Holy Communion), but gather together around God's Word and Sacrament in order to be strengthened for our task (Matthew 28:19-20; Romans 10:17; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Hebrews 10:24-25).

Above: Pastor Beisel and Amy
Susan, Lizzy, Martin and Theodore

Below: Elders Mike, Steve, Mike, Paul, Pastor Beisel, Pastor Bollhagen (Hampton), Jon, and Gordy

Boards,            Committees, Etc.

Immanuel is one body with many parts. 

The Immanuel family is diverse. We are a family of all ages and from many backgrounds.  We are fathers, mothers, grandparents, teens, children, infants, and generations yet to be born. We are teachers, farmers, homemakers, businessmen, nurses, caregivers, carpenters, coaches, company reps, volunteers, and students. We are all members of the Body of Christ - each with a role to play.

Many in the Immanuel family serve in the "mission fields" of home and community.  Others hold office or serve on boards.

• Pastor: Rev. Paul Beisel
• President: Dean Booth
  Vice President: Marlyn Balvanz
  Secretary: Teresa Windelow  Treasurer: Lois Mumm
• Church Secretary: Sandi Ites
• Christian Education Coordinator: Margaret Wosepka
  
• Board of Elders: Mike Aldinger, Jon Bartlett, Paul Bartlett, Mike Emerson, Gordy Lubbers,Scott Wosepka
  
• Board of Trustees:
  Bill Bonin, Dave Kloetzer, Brandon Pieper, Merle Rankin, Bruce Thies (Growing God's House Committee: Donna Aldinger, Linda Bartlett, Joslyn Lubbers, Sheila Andersen, Beth Lettow)
• Board of Education:
  Jo-Ann Barhite, Angie Bartlett,
  Scott Patton, Amy Emerson,
  Shane Neeley
• Board of Finance:
  Dick Andersen, Christy Brinkley,
  Arlyn Eness, Steve Ites, Chris Wieting, Tim Windelow
• Board of Evangelism:
  Sandi Ites, Beth Lettow, Tim Mott,
  Kim Nelson
• Board of Human Care:
  Crystal Doering, Mary Jacobson,
  Nicki Smith
• Board of Stewardship:
  Lloyd Barhite, Dean Bennett,
  Marty Dittmer
• Board of Youth: Laura Thies,
  Liz Wieting, Becky Wubbena
  
• Christian Education Coordinator: Margaret Wosepka
• Head Usher: Bob Banner
• Memorial Committee:
  Sandra Bennett, Larry Kinney,
  LaVelle Richmann
• High School Bible Class: Jon Bartlett
• Adult Bible Class: Pastor Beisel
• Sunday School Teachers:
  Jo-Ann Barhite, Marla Norem, Charisse Off, Margaret Ritland, Regina Ulrich, Liz Wieting
• Voyages Program Director:
  Liz Wieting (648-2127)
  
• Catechism Instructors:
  Pastor Beisel, Sandy Lettow, Rosie Neubauer, Margaret Wosepka
• Ladies Aid Officers:
  President: Sharon Mulford
  V. President: Lorae Wilson
  Secretary: Lois Mumm
  Treasurer: Linda Balvanz
• Joy Circle:
  Chairman: Kathy Silvest 
  Reporter: Mavis Klein
• Naomi Circle:
  Chairman: Linda Balvanz 
  Reporter: Carol Hoffman
• Rebekah Circle:
  Chairman: Lois Mumm  
  Reporter: Nadine Schmidt
• Organists & Pianists:
  Marilyn Kinney, Annette Sweeney, Merna Bonin
  
• Choir Director: Kirk Lyman
  
• Church Historian: Sheila Andersen
• Custodian: Sheila Andersen
  
• Web Designer & Editor: Linda Bartlett
• Web Photographer: Angie Bartlett