Immanuel Lutheran Church

08/29/2026

🎥 Can You Help Us Identify These Faces?

We’re sharing a very special piece of our church’s history—a 1952 video of the dedication of our Parish Hall.

As you watch this wonderful glimpse into the past, we need your help! 👀

There are people in this video whose names we may no longer know. Do you recognize anyone? They may be a relative, friend, neighbor, or someone you remember from our congregation.

👉 If you recognize someone, please leave a comment with:
• The person’s name
• The time code where they appear in the video (the time shown at the bottom of the video)
• Any other information you may know about them

Even if you aren't completely certain, please share your thoughts. Your memories and knowledge may help us identify people and preserve their stories for future generations.

📜 1952 was a long time ago, but these faces help bring our history back to life.

Please watch, share, and help us put names to the faces of our past! ❤️

Who can you recognize?

🎥 Can You Help Us Identify These Faces?We’re sharing a very speci...

08/25/2026

William (Bill) Nelson, age 95 of Shabbona formerly Earlville passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026. He was born April 8,1931 in Earlville, the son of Andrew and Bodil (Lundgren) Nelson. Bill and MaryLou Lush married on February 14, 1952 and spent the next 74 years together.

Bill is survived by his wife MaryLou, children Wanda (Butch) Clay and Mike (Janine) Nelson, 4 granddaughters, and 5 great granddaughters, 3 brothers, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Bodil Nelson; son, Bill Jr., and 2 grandchildren as well as 3 siblings.

Bill will be remembered as one of those good guys that would do just about anything for anyone.

There will be no visitation and a private graveside service will be at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, IL. For more information or to sign the online guestbook go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com

Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
13160 W. Rt 34 ~ P.O. Box 404
Somonauk, IL 60552
815-498-2363

08/08/2026

Thanks to all who contributed to Senior Saturday. We also provided 2 days’ worth of lunches to IV PADS for this weekend as well as a few parishioners who weren’t able to make it to have lunch with us today. 🎶”They will know we are Christian’s by our love!” 🎶

08/08/2026

All are welcome. Please join us!

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08/03/2026

Senior Saturday is this Saturday, August 8, 12-2. We could use a few donations that would need to be at the church by 11 AM Saturday. Thank you.

If you know anyone who could use the fellowship or a meal, please encourage them to join us. All are welcome.

If you know of someone homebound locally that could use a meal, please message Candice Tinson at (773)742-5041 to arrange.

3 loaves wheat bread
1 loaf white bread Kristin Eaton
Cucumber tomato salad
Pasta salad Kristin Eaton
1 gallon vanilla ice cream
Chocolate syrup
Sliced strawberries
1 can crushed pineapple
Jello salad- Wilma Stillwell

9x13 dessert Kristin Eaton

Bingo prizes: candy bars, dish towels, $5 gift cards for Casey’s or Dollar General, lottery scratch off tickets

07/31/2026

Please join us this Sunday. All are welcome!

07/15/2026

06/29/2026

The family of Betty Sawicki would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the members of Immanuel Lutheran Church for the beautiful memorial service and the wonderful meal you provided. Your kindness, generosity, and support during this difficult time meant so much to our family. We are deeply grateful for your prayers, compassion, and the love you showed as we celebrated Betty's life. Thank you for being such a blessing to our family. ❤️🙏

06/29/2026

Whoever welcomes you, wecomes me

Becky Keller shares a heartfelt message inspired by Matthew 10:40 —...