First Immanuel Lutheran Church

First Immanuel Lutheran Church W67N622 Evergreen Blvd.Cedarburg, WI 53012
Traditional Services: Saturdays at 5:00, Sundays at 7:30 & 9:00
Contemporary Service: Sundays at 10:30

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Saturday Traditional Service 5:00
Sunday Traditional Services 7:30 & 9:00
Sunday Contemporary Service 10:35

09/07/2026

"One Minute Meditation" for Monday, September 7

READ
Jesus said to her, “Everyone who drinks of this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again.” (John 4:13-14)

Jesus met her at Jacob’s well as she drew water in the heat of the day. She hadn’t counted on meeting anyone at that time of day. She was an outcast to the community. Her scandalous past left her friendless. That was about to change. Jesus began a conversation with this lonely, guilt-ridden woman, whose daily burden of drawing water in the heat of the day left her exhausted. But, Jesus offered her a water that would quench her spiritual thirst. Forgiveness is the water of life offered by Jesus—and this water wells up unto eternal life. When sin and guilt leave us thirsting for relief, Jesus satisfies the thirst for new and eternal life.

REFLECT
What sin is causing your heart to hurt, leaving you thirsting for relief? Have you brought that sin to Jesus, who gives the water of life to quench your thirst for peace?

RESPOND
Prayer: I thank You, Lord Jesus, for the gift of forgiveness that is possible for me only because of Your perfect life, your all-atoning death, and Your miraculous resurrection from the dead. As you quench my thirst for forgiveness and peace, keep me thankful and humble. I pray this in Your gracious name. Amen.

09/06/2026

"One Minute Meditation" for Sunday, September 6

READ
Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger.” (John 6:35)

The context of these words of Jesus is important. Jesus had just finished feeding 5,000 families using only five loaves and two fish. Of course the people are amazed at this miracle, but some of them followed Jesus for the wrong reason. They didn’t see the miracle as an expression of Jesus’ divinity. They only saw it as an opportunity to be fed without work or money. In our Bible verse for today, Jesus puts proper perspective on the miracle and on Himself. Jesus reminds the people that the food of this world will sustain us only for the day, but He sustains us unto eternity. Jesus said, “I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever” (John 6:51). The food of Jesus’ Word and Holy Communion feeds us with the blessed gifts of faith and forgiveness, and brings us new life today and life eternal with Him in Heaven.

REFLECT
How often do you partake in Holy Communion?

RESPOND
Prayer: Jesus, You are the Bread of Life come down for me and for all humanity. Give me Your Holy Spirit that I may constantly be led to Your Word and Your Sacrament. I live to Your glory as I pray in Your powerful and gracious name. Amen.

09/05/2026

"One Minute Meditation" for Saturday, September 5

READ
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12)

The location where Jesus spoke these words is important to mention. Jesus was in Jerusalem to celebrate “The Feast of Tabernacles,” sometimes called “The Feast of Booths” or “Sukkot.” Part of this celebration was the lighting of four very large lampstands, which is said to have illuminated much of the city. This commemorated the pillar of fire that guided the Israelites out of Egypt. Jesus announces Himself as “the light of the world” and “the light of life.” He is the true God who leads us through this world and into the promised land of Heaven. He is the light of your life allowing you to see, not only your sin, but His forgiveness, which frees you from guilt and leads you to Heaven.

REFLECT
Do you see Jesus as the light for your earthly journey?

RESPOND
Prayer: My dear Good Shepherd, I thank You for being the light for my earthly journey and for guiding me on Your path of righteousness. Keep me in the glow of Your light that I may live in the peace of forgiveness and the promise of Heaven. I pray, and worship, and live. Amen.

09/04/2026

"One Minute Meditation" for Friday, September 4

READ
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. (Hebrews 4:15)

Jesus has been there and done that. He has experienced all we experience in our earthly walk—the pains as well as the joys. If you are lonely, Jesus understands—He was rejected by the people He came to save. If you mourn the loss of a loved one, Jesus understands—He cried at the tomb of His friend Lazarus. If you struggle with family discord, Jesus understands—His brothers thought He was “out of His mind.” If you experience health issues, causing you pain, Jesus understands—He suffered untold agony under the whip of the soldiers and the nails of the cross. Jesus can identify with every challenge we face in this world of pains and problems. But the grace of Jesus goes beyond His ability to empathize with us in our greatest times of need. Jesus is the peace and comfort we need when confronted with the imperfections of life. The peace He gives is two-fold. He reminds us that He uses the complications of life for good, drawing us closer to Him in faith and to one another in care and compassion. Jesus also gives us peace through the promise of an eternal life of perfection in the glories of Heaven.

REFLECT
What present pain should you bring to Jesus for His comforting peace?

RESPOND
Prayer: Lord Jesus, I can never sufficiently thank You for leaving Heaven’s perfection to live in this sin-saturated world. You experienced all that I will ever face. I thank You for the peace You give through Your promise to use all that I encounter to accomplish Your will for me. I look forward with joy to the day of Your return and my entrance into Heaven. I pray in Your name and to Your glory. Amen.

09/03/2026

"One Minute Meditation" for Thursday, September 3

READ
The woman said to (Jesus), “I know that Messiah is coming (he who is called Christ). When he comes, he will tell us all things.” Jesus said to her, “I who speak to you am he.” (John 4:25-26)

Jesus is the Messiah, the promised Savior. Because He is true God and true Man, Jesus is the only One who could have saved us and all humanity, from the guilt of sin, from the power of the devil, and from the fear of death and grave. In Him alone do we have the hope of new life through sin forgiven and eternal life through His resurrection. The woman at the well told Jesus that all things would be clear when the Messiah appeared. Jesus revealed to her that He is the Messiah. We understand that He is the Messiah who came into the world to fulfill the divine mission of saving sinners. We know that He is coming again to take to Heaven all those who live and believe in Him as the Messiah—the Savior. This is His promise and this is our peace.

REFLECT
Are you anticipating the Lord’s return with a joyful heart?

RESPOND
Prayer: Gracious Jesus, I thank You for the faith that resides in my heart. I love You and trust in You for forgiveness, life, and salvation. I long for Your return and for the endless days of joy I will share with You and my fellow believers. I pray in Your name. Amen.

09/02/2026

"One Minute Meditation" for Wednesday, September 2

READ
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. (John 14:1)

In the days of the early Christian Church there was a heresy, teaching that Jesus was true God, but only “appeared” to be a human. Yes, Jesus is true God, but He is also true man. Jesus took upon Himself our flesh and blood. He didn’t surrender His divinity while He assumed our humanity. He is 100% God and 100% man. Only true God and true Man could face all the temptations we face and yet never sin. Only true God and true Man could suffer death and yet rise from the grave. The perfect life, the sacrificial death, and the miraculous resurrection that Jesus accomplished on our behalf could only be done by One who is true God and true Man.

REFLECT
What does it mean to you that Jesus is true Man and author of salvation?

RESPOND
Prayer: Lord Jesus, thank You for leaving the glories of Heaven to take upon Yourself our flesh and our sin to live the perfect life, to die the death that cancels our sin, and to rise from the grave to promise eternal life to all who trust in You. I pray in Your name and to Your glory. Amen.

09/01/2026

"One Minute Meditation" for Tuesday, September 1

READ
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. (John 1:1-2)

“You mean Jesus existed before He was born in Bethlehem?” was the question asked of me. The inquiring man was surprised to hear that Jesus is the eternal God. Many people have the same misunderstanding, believing Jesus was a good man who was commissioned by God to accomplish the salvation of sinners. Make no mistake about it—Jesus is true God. In the beginning the creation was spoken into being. Jesus is the Word who brought all things into being. With the Father and the Holy Spirit, Jesus is true God from eternity. There was never a time He didn’t exist. He is the almighty, all-powerful, always present God.

REFLECT
What does it mean to you that Jesus is true God and author of creation?

RESPOND
Prayer: Lord Jesus, I praise and worship You as the Almighty Lord of creation and of my life. Thank You for the gift of life and for redeeming me through Your perfect life, Your all-atoning death, and Your resurrection from the grave. I live and pray in Your wonderful name. Amen.

Address

W67N622 Evergreen Boulevard
Cedarburg, WI
53012

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 4pm
Tuesday 7am - 4pm
Wednesday 7am - 4pm
Thursday 7am - 4pm
Friday 7am - 4pm
Saturday 5pm - 6pm
Sunday 7:30am - 12pm

Telephone

+12623776610

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