We are a dual parish of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. In this dual parish we share in the one ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ to share the Gospel in our two unique communities. If you are visiting or passing through the Tecumseh, NE area or the Sterling, NE area, we hope that you will stop by and visit. If you have newly moved or about to move to our area, we would love it if you would consider joining us as your new church home.
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Joint Announcements
Trinity- Auburn is inviting all Sunday school age youth and their families in Fall City Circuit to attend a game night on Friday, November 15. For more information, please see the poster on the bulletin board.
St John and Immanuel Members - Christmas Cantata practice is on Sunday evenings at 7:00 pm at St. John’s. If you have any questions, please talk to Kevin. The performance is on Sunday December 15th at 3:00pm.
From the District Office-Retain Educational Scholarships with #435 Many LCMS schools in our district have students who benefit from tax credit scholarships, allowing families to choose a Lutheran education for their children. We encourage you to vote RETAIN on Referendum Measure #435. ("A vote to 'retain' will keep in effect Section 1 of Legislative Bill 1402 enacted in 2024 by the Nebraska Legislature. Section 1 of LB 1402 provides for $10 million annually to fund education scholarships to pay all or part of the cost to educate eligible students attending nongovernmental, privately operated elementary and secondary schools in Nebraska.")
Two Important Ballot Initiatives will be on the ballot for this year. The first one is Initiative 434. A yes vote would protect all the legislative gains to protect the lives of babies in the womb and still give room for future legislation to protect the lives of babies. The second one is Initiative 439. This initiative would enshrine abortion into our state's constitution. As this is violates God's command to protect life, it is imperative that every Christian voter votes no to this initiative. To summarize, a pro-life vote yes for Initiative 434 and vote no for Initiative 439.
Immanuel’s Announcements
We welcome Matt & Jenna Sedivy and their children Colton & Lidia to Immanuel. We pray the Lord’s blessing upon them as they join our family of faith!
The Women of Immanuel is sponsoring Immanuel's Annual Food Drive for our Thanksgiving food sacks to share with families at Thanksgiving. We are filling 5 bags each, for Freeman & Sterling families, which will contain a Thanksgiving dinner for them. We will use Thrivent and the food we collect for this project. Please bring your food donations to the annex by November 17th.
The Meeting for the Women of Immanuel will be on the 3rd Sunday, November 17th after church. Deb Buehler is hostess.
Clothing Drive in January hosted by the Women of Immanuel. These donations will go to the Orphan Grain Train and Lincoln City Mission. Just an early reminder so you can start cleaning out your closets.
A big THANK YOU to those who delivered Meals on Wheels this past year. Special thanks to Tim Weyers, Roxann Albrecht, Larry & Donna Rathe, Joyce Moss, Shirley Bartels & Sharon Williams who were our major delivery people throughout the year. Rosie
St. John’s Announcements
Food Shelf Challenge: Only 2 weeks left to collect at least 500 non-perishable food items from October 15-November 15 for SENCA. When the challenge is met, SENCA will receive an additional $500.00 from Thrivent.
Thanksgiving Bags for SENECA are in the back. Please return them to the church by November 24th.
Shut -in Thanksgiving bags are in the back. Please consider sending a card to our people in the nursing homes, assisted living or those who can’t make it to church anymore. A simple card means so much to them. A list is names is on the table. Please return them by Nov. 24th. – any questions please talk to Cheryl Grove.
Expect showers this evening
60798 Hwy 41, Sterling, NE 68443
(402) 866-6601
1260 Webster St., Tecumseh, NE 68450
(402) 335-3816