Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church - St. Ansgar, Iowa

06/15/2026

100 years ago yesterday, our LCMS seminary in St. Louis was dedicated. It continues to be a place to train pastors and theologians to serve the Church. Praise God for his continued mercy and grace on Concordia!

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, dedicated its Clayton, Mo., campus on June 13, 1926, with nearly 75,000 people in attendance.

06/14/2026

June 14: Divine Service IV, p. 203 (3SaP / Prop 6)
Scripture Readings: Exodus 19:2–8; Romans 5:6–15; Matthew 9:35–10:8
Sermon Text: Romans 5:6–15
Sermon Theme: Love That Lasts
Hymns: 790 (Praise to the Lord, the Almighty); 827 (Hark, the Voice of Jesus Calling);
627 (Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Savior); 856 (O Christ, Who Called the Twelve);
546 (O Jesus So Sweet); 918 (Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer);
Notes: Pastor Mark Leckband leads. Psalm 100 is chanted

05/31/2026

May 31: Divine Service III, p. 184 (Holy Trinity)
Scripture Readings: Genesis 1:1–2:4a; Acts 2:14a, 22–36; Matthew 28:16–20
Sermon Text: Matthew 28:16–20
Sermon Theme: All Authority
Hymns: 500 (Creator Spirit, by Whose Aid); 578 (Thy Strong Word); 525 (Crown Him with
Many Crowns); 531 (Hail, Thou Once Despised Jesus); 950 (Splendor and Honor); 840 (Christ High-Ascended, Now in Glory Seated)
Notes: Psalm 8 is sung. Due to technical difficulties, the recording begins mid service.

May 31: Divine Service III, p. 184 (Holy Trinity)Scripture Reading...

05/25/2026

Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, St. Ansgar Iowa
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14: 27

05/24/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 high school seniors.
“So I will be with you. I will not leave you or forsake you.” Joshua 1:5b
Hale, Ava and Sophia (not pictured: Colton and Kamen)

05/24/2026

May 24: Divine Service III, p. 184 (Pentecost)
Scripture Readings: Numbers 11:24–30; Acts 2:1–21; John 7:37–39
Sermon Text: John 7:37–39
Sermon Theme: From the Heart
Hymns: 497 (Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord); 489 (Hail Thee, Festival Day); 498 (Come, Holy Ghost, Creator Blest); 501 (Come Down, O Love Divine); 906 (O Day of Rest and Gladness); 503 (O Day Full of Grace)
Notes: Psalm 25:1–15 is sung

May 24: Divine Service III, p. 184 (Pentecost)Scripture Readings: ...

05/17/2026

May 17: Divine Service III, p. 184 (Seventh Sunday of Easter)
Scripture Readings: Acts 1:12–26; 1 Peter 5:1–14; John 17:1–11
Sermon Text: 1 Peter 5:1–14
Sermon Theme: Watchful with the Flock
Hymns: 484 (Make Songs of Joy); 666 (O Little Flock, Fear Not the Foe); 621 (Let All Mortal
Flesh Keep Silence); 580 (The Gospel Shows the Father’s Grace); 649 (Blest Be the Tie That Binds); 664 (Fight the Good Fight)
Notes: Psalm 68:1–10 is sung

May 17: Divine Service III, p. 184 (Seventh Sunday of Easter)Scripture Readings: Acts 1:12–26; 1 Peter 5:1–14; John 17:1–11Sermon Text: 1 Peter 5:1–14Sermon ...

05/10/2026

May 10: Divine Service III, p. 184 (Sixth Sunday of Easter)
Scripture Readings: Acts 17:16–31; 1 Peter 4:1–19; John 14:15–21
Sermon Text: 1 Peter 4:1–19
Sermon Theme: Living in the Resurrection
Hymns: 468 (I Am Content); 782 (Gracious God, You Send Great Blessings); 645 (Built on the Rock); 821 (Alleluia! Sing to Jesus); 692 (Praise to You and Adoration); 582 (God’s Word Is Our Great Heritage) Notes: Psalm 66:8–20

May 10: Divine Service III, p. 184 (Sixth Sunday of Easter)Scripture Readings: Acts 17:16–31; 1 Peter 4:1–19; John 14:15–21Sermon Text: 1 Peter 4:1–19Sermon ...

05/10/2026

What's missing? All of the trees along the east side of Immanuel's cemetery have been removed. They were cracked and in danger of falling on the oldest tombstone's in the cemetery. Immanuel Cemetery Tree Fund has been created. This fund covers more than planting new trees – it is also used to cut down and clear away dead trees and debris – an expensive task. It also helps fund overall maintenance of the plantings at our beautiful cemetery. Donations can be sent to Immanuel Lutheran, PO Box 339, St. Ansgar Iowa 50472 Thank you for your generosity.

05/03/2026

May 3: Divine Service III, p. 184 (Fifth Sunday of Easter)
Scripture Readings: Acts 6:1–9; 7:2a, 51–60; 1 Peter 3:13–22; John 14:1–14
Sermon Text: 1 Peter 3:13–22
Sermon Theme: Baptism Now Saves You
Hymns: 487 (Come, You Faithful, Raise the Strain); 596 (All Christians Who Have Been Baptized); 633 (At the Lamb’s High Feast); 465 (Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds); 482 (This Joyful Eastertide) Psalm 146 is sung

Fifth Sunday of Easter May 3, 2026