The Twin Steeples Podcast

Our hymn study this weekend is "Christ Is Our Corner-Stone" (TLH 465) which is an English translation of a Latin hymn from around 700AD. This hymn beautifully describes the nature of the salvation that Jesus has won for us, and, as a result of that salvation, the blessings that are ours now and in heaven. Psalm 118:19-25 serves as one of the foundation passages for this hymn: "Open to me the gates...

Devotion Romans 6:15-23   Announcements Preparing Pheobes and Teaching Timothys Communion Board of Deacons Men's Breakfast No Ladies' Bible Study Weekend Worship Services Dedication Service Board of Education  Board of Property Youth Group   Prayer List  Jim Lien Lynette Roehl Becky Sue Heise Merl Daryl Holzinger Mary Schweim Marv and Mary Schweim Anniversary Karen Stelter Aaron Salmon and Sophia...

This recording is a condensed version of the sermon preached at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mankato, Minnesota on June 28, 2026. You can watch the full recording on our  YouTube Channel .   Sermon Text: Lamentations 3:21-26 (NKJV) “This I recall to my mind, Therefore I have hope. 22 Through the LORD’S mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. 23 They are new every...

Devotion Romans 6:8-14   Announcements Women's Auxiliary Luncheon CLC Convention Youth Group Men's Breakfast Ladies' Bible Study Weekend Worship Services Summer Schedule 4th of July Preparing Pheobes and Teaching Timothys Outreach   Prayer List  Jim Lien Lynette Roehl Becky Sue Heise Merl Daryl Holzinger Mary Schweim   Convention Review Committee #4: Doctrine Committee #5: Finance   Hymn of the Da...

This recording is a condensed version of the sermon preached at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mankato, Minnesota on June 28, 2026. You can watch the full recording on our YouTube Channel .   Sermon Text: Matthew 5:13-16 (NKJV) “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot...

Our hymn study this weekend is "How Blest are They Who Hear God's Word" (TLH 48) which is found in the Close of Service section of the hymnal. This hymn beautifully describes the rich blessings that God offers sinners in the banquet of His Word and Sacraments. The hymnwriter, Johan Brun, was a pastor in the Lutheran Church in Norway, and came to appreciate the power and importance of God's Word. I...

Devotion Romans 6:1-7   Announcements Time and Talents Donuts with Dad Women's Auxiliary Luncheon CLC Convention No Men's Breakfast Ladies' Bible Study Weekend Worship Services Summer Schedule Youth Group   Prayer List  Jim Lien Lynette Roehl Becky Sue Heise Merl Gerhard Matzke Betty Wolle Daryl Holzinger LuAnn Friedrichs Bob Timm CLC Convention Mission in the Pakistan   Convention Preview Committ...

This recording is a condensed version of the sermon preached at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mankato, Minnesota on June 21, 2026. You can watch the full recording on our YouTube Channel .   Sermon Text: Luke 15:11-32 (NKJV) “A certain man had two sons. And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me.’ So he divided to them his livelihoo...

This weekend our theme revolves around the gracious nature of our Heavenly Father, as seen in His love for us in Jesus. We will consider the truth that we were "lost," and "prodigal" from our heavenly Father. Yet in His love for us, He seeks us, redeems us to Himself and receives us eagerly to Himself in spite of our unworthiness. The title of the hymn comes from the words of the Apostle Paul wher...

Devotion Romans 5:18-21   Announcements Adopt-a-Highway Thank you for Marie Casto Board of Elders Men's Breakfast Ladies' Bible Study Weekend Worship Services Summer Schedule Father's Day Donuts with Dad Board of Education Women's Auxiliary Luncheon   Prayer List  Jim Lien Lynette Roehl Becky Sue Heise Merl Gerhard Matzke Larry and Joan Hartman Paul and Sara Nolting ILC Camp Adelaide Hanel LuAnn F...

This recording is a condensed version of the sermon preached at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mankato, Minnesota on June 14, 2026. You can watch the full recording on our YouTube Channel .   Sermon Text: Matthew 9:9-13 (NKJV) As Jesus passed on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, “Follow Me.” So he arose and followed Him. 10 Now it happen...

The hymn we are studying this week is an old one (sort of). The English hymn was written by John Neale, based (roughly) on a Greek hymn by St. Joseph the Hymnographer from the 800's. In essence it is a completely new hymn but is based on the idea of St. Joseph.  The hymn we are studying this weekend is 322 in The Lutheran Hymnal: "And Wilt Thou Pardon, Lord." It does a beautiful job of presenting...

Devotion Romans 5:12-17   Announcements MN Delegates’ Conference Communion service Outreach Committee Men's Breakfast Ladies' Bible Study Adopt a Highway Weekend Worship Services No Bible Class or Sunday School this Summer 9am Sunday Service Favorite Hymn Survey Thank you for Marie Casto Board of Deacons Church Council   Prayer List  Jim Lien Lynette Roehl Becky Sue Heise Merl Gerhard Matzke Bible...

This recording is a condensed version of the sermon preached at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mankato, Minnesota on June 7, 2026. You can watch the full recording on our YouTube Channel .   Sermon Text: Matthew 13:31-35 (NKJV) Another parable He put forth to them, saying: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his field, 32 which indeed is the least...

This weekend we follow the festival of Holy Trinity with the Season of Trinity. The Season of Trinity takes up half of the "church year" and reveals that what we have learned about the life of Jesus and His work for us has an impact on our lives.   The first Sunday after Trinity focuses our attention on the power of God's Word which is at work to bring us into His kingdom. The hymn we are studying...

Devotion Romans 5:6-11   Announcements Tim Wheaton Victory Service Trinity Sunday Youth Group Board of Elders Men's Breakfast Ladies' Bible Study MN Delegates' Conference Weekend Worship Services No Bible Class or Sunday School this Summer 9am Sunday Service Communion Liturgy Favorite Hymn Survey Outreach Committee Board of Education Board of Property   Prayer List  Jim Lien Lynette Roehl Becky Su...

This recording is a condensed version of the sermon preached at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mankato, Minnesota on May 31, 2026. You can watch the full recording on our YouTube Channel .   Sermon Text: Ephesians 2:11-22 (NKJV) Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, 4 just as He chose us i...

This weekend we will celebrate the festival of the Holy Trinity, and study the nature of the only true God. Our readings and hymns will all highlight the unique work of the different persons of the Triune God. Our closing hymn will be a summary of what we reflect on in our worship service. Written by Reginald Heber, this hymn is a majestic declaration of and tribute to the work of our Triune God. ...

Devotion Romans 5:1-5   Announcements ILC Graduation Memorial Day Service Ladies' Auxiliary Church Choir Men's Breakfast Ladies' Bible Study Tim Wheaton Victory Service Weekend Worship Services No Bible Class or Sunday School this Summer 9am Sunday Service Outreach Committee   Prayer List  Jim Lien Lynette Roehl Becky Sue Heise Merl Bev Menton Family of Dennis Ahrens Homebound Members 3 CLC Missio...

This recording is a condensed version of the sermon preached at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mankato, Minnesota on May 24, 2026. You can watch the full recording on our YouTube Channel .   Sermon Text: Ephesians 2:11-22 (NKJV) Therefore remember that you, once Gentiles in the flesh — who are called Uncircumcision by what is called the Circumcision made in the flesh by hands — 12 that at...

This weekend we come to the festival of Pentecost, and focus on the work of God the Holy Spirit. It is only through the work of the Holy Spirit that we receive the benefits of Christ's work for sinners.   The hymn we are studying this weekend is 234 in The Lutheran Hymnal: "Holy Ghost, with Light Divine" by English pastor and hymn writer, Andrew Reed. You will see in this hymn a very simple way of...

Devotion Romans 4:19-25   Announcements Ascension Day Graduation Day Church Council  Victory Service No Church Choir Tonight Men's Breakfast Ladies' Bible Study Weekend Worship Services No Bible Class or Sunday School this Summer Memorial Day Service Board of Education   Prayer List  Jim Lien Lynette Roehl Becky Merl Family of Nellie Edwards Family of Phyllis Worden Sue Heise Cole Whitehead Summer...

This recording is a condensed version of the sermon preached at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mankato, Minnesota on May 14, 2026, Ascension Day. You can watch the full recording on our YouTube Channel .   Sermon Text: Colossians 3:1-4 (NKJV) If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on things...

As we continue in the Easter season we move to another theme in this season and that is Jesus' invitation to the world to come to Him, even though He has physically ascended into heaven and is no longer visibly present as He was during His earthly ministry. This weekend we will hear and read examples of that invitation which Jesus offers to the world of sinners.  The hymn we are studying this week...

Devotion Romans 4:9-18   Announcements Mini-Musical Muffins with Mom TVBS Ice Cream and Information Outreach Ascension Day Service No Church Choir Men's Breakfast Graduation No Ladies' Bible Study Weekend Worship Services Bible Class - Christian Life Sunday School - Jesus' Ascension Board of Deacons Church Council   Prayer List  Jim Lien Lynette Roehl Becky Phyllis Merl   Principal's Report Lookin...