Immanuel Lutheran Church, West Plains MO

06/14/2026

The Divine Service for The Second Sunday after Trinity

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Divine Service, Setting III from Lutheran Service Book

SINCE CHRISTIANS ARE CALLED TO GATHER, WE WOULD LOVE IT IF YOU COULD JOIN US IN PERSON
We are located in West Plains, Missouri, 1051 Preacher Roe Blvd – across the highway from Ruby Tuesdays in West Plains
Sunday Services start at 9:00 a.m.
https://www.mapquest.com/us/missouri/immanuel-lutheran-church-357112680

If you do not live close to West Plains and do not have a church home, contact us at [email protected] and we will help you find a LCMS congregation.

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Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from the ESV(R) Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version(R) ), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Processional Hymn ~ Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
LSB #686
Text: Robert Robinson, 1735–90, alt.
Tune: Repository of Sacred Music, Part Second, 1813, Harrisburg
Text and tune: Public domain

Hymn of the Day ~ Lord Jesus Christ, the Church’s Head
LSB #647
Text: Johann Mentzer, 1658–1734; tr. William J. Schaefer, 1891–1976, alt.
Tune: Friedrich O. Reuter, 1863–1924
Text: © 1941 Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110003568
Tune: Public domain

Distribution Hymn ~ O Lord, We Praise Thee
LSB #617
Text: tr. The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941, alt.; (st. 1): German, 14th cent.; (sts. 2–3): Martin Luther, 1483–1546
Tune: Geystliche gesangk Buchleyn, 1524, Wittenberg, ed. Johann Walter
Text: © 1941 Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110003568
Tune: Public domain

Distribution Hymn ~ In Thee Is Gladness
LSB #818
Text: Johann Lindemann, 1549–1631; tr. Catherine Winkworth, 1827–78, alt.
Tune: Giovanni Giacomo Gastoldi, c. 1556–c. 1622
Text and tune: Public domain

Distribution Hymn ~ Just As I Am, without One Plea
LSB #570
Text: Charlotte Elliott, 1789–1871
Tune: William B. Bradbury, 1816–68
Text and tune: Public domain

Distribution Hymn ~ Christ Is Our Cornerstone
LSB #912
Text: Latin, c. 8th cent.; tr. John Chandler, 1806–76, alt.
Tune: John Darwall, 1731–89
Text and tune: Public domain

Hymn to Depart ~ God Loved the World So That He Gave
LSB #571
Text: Heiliges Lippen- und Hertzens-Opffer, c. 1778, Stettin; tr. August Crull, 1845–1923, alt.
Tune: George J. Elvey, 1816–93
Text and tune: Public domain

05/31/2026

The Divine Service for Holy Trinity

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Divine Service, Setting III from Lutheran Service Book

SINCE CHRISTIANS ARE CALLED TO GATHER, WE WOULD LOVE IT IF YOU COULD JOIN US IN PERSON
We are located in West Plains, Missouri, 1051 Preacher Roe Blvd – across the highway from Ruby Tuesdays in West Plains
Sunday Services start at 9:00 a.m.
https://www.mapquest.com/us/missouri/immanuel-lutheran-church-357112680

If you do not live close to West Plains and do not have a church home, contact us at [email protected] and we will help you find a LCMS congregation.

Would you like to help support our congregation or our community outreach? Donate now at the site below! https://gp.vancopayments.com/gpo/?fbclid=IwAR0sIdDVE-F01D_siNohsieHbb4as2mMvRiXg-oLJ8bx4cbJk5V6DdIs3YA #/donateNow/3e4d62da-97e5-402a-8ed2-ae21b0a

Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from the ESV(R) Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version(R) ), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Processional Hymn ~ Come, Thou Almighty King
LSB #905
Text: English, before 1760, alt.
Tune: Felice de Giardini, 1716–96
Text and tune: Public domain

Hymn of the Day ~ Come, Holy Ghost, Creator Blest
LSB #498
Text: attr. Rabanus Maurus, 776–856; tr. Edward Caswall, 1814–78, alt.
Tune: Geistliche Lieder auffs new gebessert, 1533, Wittenberg, ed. Joseph Klug
Text and tune: Public domain

Distribution Hymn ~ Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
LSB #621
Text: Liturgy of St. James, 5th cent.; tr. Gerard Moultrie, 1829–85, alt.
Tune: French, 17th cent.
Text and tune: Public domain

Distribution Hymn ~ God Lovex the World So That He Gave
LSB #571
Text: Heiliges Lippen- und Hertzens-Opffer, c. 1778, Stettin; tr. August Crull, 1845–1923, alt.
Tune: George J. Elvey, 1816–93
Text and tune: Public domain

Distribution Hymn ~ Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me
LSB #761
Text: Augustus M. Toplady, 1740–78
Tune: Thomas Hastings, 1784–1872
Text and tune: Public domain

Distribution Hymn ~ Holy God, We Praise Thy Name
LSB #940
Text: Latin, c. 4th cent.; German version Katholisches Gesangbuch, 1774, Vienna; tr. Clarence A. Walworth, 1820–1900, alt.
Tune: Katholisches Gesangbuch, 1774, Vienna
Text and tune: Public domain

Hymn to Depart ~ Holy, Holy, Holy
LSB #507
Text: Reginald Heber, 1783–1826
Tune: John B. D***s, 1823–76
Text and tune: Public domain

05/24/2026

The Divine Service for The Day of Pentecost

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Divine Service, Setting III from Lutheran Service Book

SINCE CHRISTIANS ARE CALLED TO GATHER, WE WOULD LOVE IT IF YOU COULD JOIN US IN PERSON
We are located in West Plains, Missouri, 1051 Preacher Roe Blvd – across the highway from Ruby Tuesdays in West Plains
Sunday Services start at 9:00 a.m.
https://www.mapquest.com/us/missouri/immanuel-lutheran-church-357112680

If you do not live close to West Plains and do not have a church home, contact us at [email protected] and we will help you find a LCMS congregation.

Would you like to help support our congregation or our community outreach? Donate now at the site below! https://gp.vancopayments.com/gpo/?fbclid=IwAR0sIdDVE-F01D_siNohsieHbb4as2mMvRiXg-oLJ8bx4cbJk5V6DdIs3YA #/donateNow/3e4d62da-97e5-402a-8ed2-ae21b0a

Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from the ESV(R) Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version(R) ), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Processional Hymn ~ Come Down, O Love Divine
LSB #501
Text: Bianco da Siena, c. 1350–1434; tr. Richard F. Littledale, 1833–90
Tune: Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872–1958
Text and tune: Public domain

Hymn of the Day ~ Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord
LSB #497
Text: tr. The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941, alt.; (st. 1): German, 15th cent.; (sts. 2–3): Martin Luther, 1483–1546
Tune: Eyn Enchiridion oder Handbüchlein, 1524, Erfurt
Text: © 1941 Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110003568
Tune: Public domain

Distribution Hymn ~ Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord
LSB #637
Text: Latin, 7th cent.; tr. John Mason Neale, 1818–66, alt.
Tune: Trente quatre Pseaumes de David, 1551, Geneva, ed. Louis Bourgeois
Text and tune: Public domain

Distribution Hymn ~ Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling
LSB #650
Text: Timothy Rees, 1874–1939, alt.
Tune: Oude en Nieuwe Hollantse . . . Contredansen, c. 1710, Amsterdam
Text and tune: Public domain

Distribution Hymn ~ O Holy Spirit, Enter In
LSB #913
Text: Michael Schirmer, 1606–73, adapt.; (sts. 1, 3): tr. Catherine Winkworth, 1827–78, alt.; (st. 2): tr. The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941, alt.
Tune: Philipp Nicolai, 1556–1608
Text and tune: Public domain

Distribution Hymn ~ Father Welcomes
LSB #605
Text and tune: Robin Mann, 1949
Text and tune: © 1986 Kevin Mayhew Ltd. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110003568

Hymn to Depart ~ Holy Spirit, the Dove Sent from Heaven
LSB #502
Text: tr. Stephen P. Starke, 1955
Text and tune: Philip W. Blycker, 1939–2023
Text: © 2004 Stephen P. Starke, admin. Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110003568
Tune: © 1977 Philip W. Blycker. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110003568

05/20/2026

Matins for the Wednesday of Easter 7

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Matins from Lutheran Service Book

SINCE CHRISTIANS ARE CALLED TO GATHER, WE WOULD LOVE IT IF YOU COULD JOIN US IN PERSON
We are located in West Plains, Missouri, 1051 Preacher Roe Blvd – across the highway from Ruby Tuesdays in West Plains
Wednesday Matins begins at 10:00 a.m.
https://www.mapquest.com/us/missouri/immanuel-lutheran-church-357112680

IF YOU DO NOT LIVE IN THE WEST PLAINS AREA, PLEASE CONTACT US, AND WE WILL HELP CONNECT YOU WITH ONE OF OUR SISTER CONGREGATIONS IN YOUR AREA
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Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from the ESV(R) Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version(R) ), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Office Hymn ~Ride On, Ride On in Majesty
LSB #441
Text: Henry H. Milman, 1791–1868, alt.
Tune: Musicalisch Hand-Buch der Geistlichen Melodien, 1690, Hamburg, alt.
Text and tune: Public domain

Canticle ~ Te Deum ~ We Praise You and Acknowledge You, O God
LSB #941
Text: Stephen P. Starke, 1955
Tune: Gustav Holst, 1874–1934, alt.
Text: © 1999 Stephen P. Starke, admin. Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110003568
Tune: Public domain

Hymn to Depart ~ Holy Spirit, the Dove Sent from Heaven
LSB #502
Text: tr. Stephen P. Starke, 1955
Text and tune: Philip W. Blycker, 1939–2023
Text: © 2004 Stephen P. Starke, admin. Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110003568
Tune: © 1977 Philip W. Blycker. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110003568

05/17/2026

The Divine Service for The Seventh Sunday of Easter

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Divine Service, Setting I from Lutheran Service Book

SINCE CHRISTIANS ARE CALLED TO GATHER, WE WOULD LOVE IT IF YOU COULD JOIN US IN PERSON
We are located in West Plains, Missouri, 1051 Preacher Roe Blvd – across the highway from Ruby Tuesdays in West Plains
Sunday Services start at 9:00 a.m.
https://www.mapquest.com/us/missouri/immanuel-lutheran-church-357112680

If you do not live close to West Plains and do not have a church home, contact us at [email protected] and we will help you find a LCMS congregation.

Would you like to help support our congregation or our community outreach? Donate now at the site below! https://gp.vancopayments.com/gpo/?fbclid=IwAR0sIdDVE-F01D_siNohsieHbb4as2mMvRiXg-oLJ8bx4cbJk5V6DdIs3YA #/donateNow/3e4d62da-97e5-402a-8ed2-ae21b0a

Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from the ESV(R) Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version(R) ), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Processional Hymn ~ How Firm a Foundation
LSB #728
Text: A Selection of Hymns, 1787, London, alt.
Tune: Genuine Church Music, 1832, Wi******er
Text and tune: Public domain

Alleluia ~ Alleluia I
LSB #951
Text: Traditional
Tune: Jacques Berthier, 1923–94
Text: Public domain
Tune: © 1984 Ateliers et Presses de Taizé, Taizé Community, France, admin. GIA Publications, Inc. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110003568

Hymn of the Day ~ Christ Is the World’s Redeemer
LSB #539
Text: attr. Columba, 521–597; tr. Duncan MacGregor, 1854–1923, alt.
Tune: Irish
Text and tune: Public domain

Distribution Hymn ~ Jesus Comes Today with Healing
LSB #632
Text: Heinrich Puchta, 1808–58; tr. David W. Rogner, 1960
Tune: Johann Löhner, 1645–1705; adapt. Johann Balthasar König, 1691–1758
Text: © David W. Rogner. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110003568
Tune: Public domain

Distribution Hymn ~ Holy Spirit, the Dove Sent from Heaven
LSB #502
Text: tr. Stephen P. Starke, 1955
Text and tune: Philip W. Blycker, 1939–2023
Text: © 2004 Stephen P. Starke, admin. Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110003568
Tune: © 1977 Philip W. Blycker. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110003568

Distribution Hymn ~ Take My Life and Let It Be
LSB #683
Text: Frances R. Havergal, 1836–79
Tune: William H. Havergal, 1793–1870
Text and tune: Public domain

Distribution Hymn ~ Rise, My Soul, to Watch and Pray
LSB #663
Text: Johann Burkhard Freystein, 1671–1718; tr. Catherine Winkworth, 1827–78, alt.
Tune: Hundert . . . geistlicher Arien, 1694, Dresden, alt.
Text and tune: Public domain

Hymn to Depart ~ Son of God, Eternal Savior
LSB #842
Text: Somerset T. C. Lowry, 1855–1932, alt.
Tune: Oude en Nieuwe Hollantse . . . Contredansen, c. 1710, Amsterdam
Text and tune: Public domain

05/10/2026

This is a few years old, but a good reminder . . .
https://witness.lcms.org/2019/a-note-to-parents-with-wiggly-children/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRsyV5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeWvGFkQvX41-4JxyKShC7WM0bxQHuO7-IRN7mheiLg-ytEC1lTpnuAQKvqAc_aem_jTebDLuiJkLsrgPQYI_UXw

05/03/2026

Confirmation Sunday
Congratulations to Jack and Sawyer!!

03/26/2026

03/22/2026

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
Fifth Sunday in Lent
March 22, 2026

In peace, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

For all the baptized, that they would live according to the Spirit they have received, shunning the works of the flesh and living in the hope of the resurrection, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

For Matthew, our Synod president; all district presidents, circuit visitors and pastors whom the Lord has sent to prophesy His Word to us, that His Spirit’s breath would enter us and we may live forever, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

For the home, that God would soften obdurate hearts, turning parents and children toward each other in love and patience; and that He would banish the spirit of impudence, stubbornness and rebellion from all, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

For those in authority over the lives of our people, that they would exercise this God-given duty humbly and in accord with His will, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

For those suffering affliction, that God would strengthen their hope, show them His steadfast love, redeem them from all their iniquities, and grant healing and relief according to His will, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

For all who partake of the Lord’s Supper, that they may come with repentant hearts to taste the body and blood of Christ, given and shed for our life, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

For all who mourn, that they might not grieve as those who have no hope but as those whose hope is the crucified and risen One, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

O Lord, God almighty, through Your Son You have kept the promise of the ages and rescued us from sin. You have raised up the dry bones of a people captive to death and made us alive in Christ forever. Sustain us in this hope, that we may endure the tests, trials and troubles of this life and be ready when our Savior comes again in His glory; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.