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Left to right: J.C. Holt, Ashton Peterson, Nolan High, Rev. Gary Panko, Danielle Benson, and Haley Samuelson. Confirmation class of 2008 at Immanuel-Adullam Lutheran Parish. |
| Five Confirmed at Immanuel-Adullam |
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Five young men and women renewed their baptismal vows Sunday, April 20, 2008, through the rite of Confirmation during worship services at Adullam and Immanuel Lutheran Churches. By so doing, the five concluded three years of Catechetical instruction in the Lutheran faith.
Rev. Gary L. Panko conducted the services which welcomed as adult members of their respective congregations J. C. Holt (Adullam) and Danielle Benson, Nolan High, Ashton Peterson, and Haley Samuelson (Immanuel).
J. C. Holt is the son of Jackie and John Holt of rural Loomis and has as sponsors Julie Nelson and Joni Strahm. Danielle Jenae Benson is the daughter of Carol and Doyle Benson of Bertrand. Nolan Emmanuel High is the son of Heidi and Phil High of rural Bertrand and has as his sponsors Holly Johnson and Heather Tool. Matt and Vickie Peterson were sponsors for Ashton Paul Peterson, who is the son of DeDe and Rocky Peterson of rural Bertrand. Haley Morgan Samuelson is the daughter of Michelle and Brent Samuelson of rural Bertrand and has as her sponsors Brett and Lisa Mason, Craig Samuelson, and Mike Wendell.
Following the Immanuel service, the five confirmands were honored at a coffee sponsored by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, which also provided each with Confirmation crosses as a gift.
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Rev. Gary Panko Serves Immanuel-Adullam |
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Pastor Gary Panko has served as Immanuel-Adullam’s interim pastor since September of 2006. On April 13, he become the 20th pastor of the parish and Immanuel-Adullam’s first full-time minister since the resignation of Rev. Joseph Javorsky in October, 2005.
Rev. Panko previously served Zion-Immanuel of Alta Vista and Lawler, IA, from 1974 to 1978; Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Grafton, IA, from 1978-1984; New Life Lutheran Church, Norwalk, IA, from 1984 to 1999; and Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Royal, IA, from 1999 to 2006.
In the summer of 2006, Rev. Panko was nominated for the position of Bishop of the Nebraska Synod – ELCA. While at Bethlehem in Royal, IA, he served as chairman of the candidacy committee for the Western Iowa Synod of the ELCA.
Rev. Panko was born in Cook NE, in 1948, son of Eldon and Lucille Panko. He was graduated from Cook High School in 1966, Dana College 1970, and from Wartburg Theological Seminary in 1974. He was ordained at Cook, NE, August 11, 1974. In 1992, he earned a Doctorate of Ministry degree from Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago. His father passed away Feb. 17, 2007, and his mother resides at the independent living unit of Bertrand Nursing Home.
On August 31, 2002, Rev. Panko was married to Pastor Beverly Rautenberg. The couple moved to Eustis in May of 2006, where Pastor Bev assumed her duties as Pastor of St. John's. The Pankos have four children: Dawn Panko McCallum and her husband Pat of Des Moines, IA: Michael Rautenberg and his wife Danielle of Olive Branch, MS; Matthew Panko of Royal, IA; and James Rautenberg and his wife, Rachel of Mountain View, MN. They have six grand children: Jaime and Jillian Panko, Michael and Emily Rautenberg, Kaylan McCallum, and Piper McCallum. |
Rev. Beverly Rautenberg-Panko and Rev. Gary Panko. He was installed as pastor of Immanuel-Adullam Lutheran Parish on Sunday, March 30. | |
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NEW ORDER FOR WORSHIP SETTINGS |
A desire has been expressed that our worship settings be of a more contemporary nature. As a result, Immanuel and Adullam will adopt the following pattern for our Sunday worship services starting in November:1st Sunday of each month -- With One Voice service with Holy Communion. 2nd Sunday of each month -- Contemporary service from Changing Church. 3rd Sunday of each month -- With One Voice service with Holy Communion. 4th Sunday of each month -- Contemporary service from Changing Church. Luther League will lead service at Immanuel. 5th Sunday of each month (when there is one) -- Contemporary service from Changing Church. Also, an effort is being made to gain copyright permission for incorporating new hymns and songs into our worship services. We'll still keep some of what's in the LBW and the WOV Hymnals, but we'll try to work in some contemporary ones, too. As we adopt this new format, keep in mind that it isn't set in stone, and if we want to change it in the future, we can do so. Let's try this and see what kind of response it draws. Let your council or worship and music committee members know if there is something in particular you like or dislike, or if there is something you would like to see added.
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We Welcome You to The Lord's Supper! |
Immanuel - Adullam Lutheran Parish usually offers Holy Communion the first and third Sundays of each month. During the month of July, Holy Communion will be distributed on the 6th and 17th. Call the church for more information. |
Worship Services are held each Sunday at 9:00 a.m. at Adullam and 11:00 a.m. at Immanuel. Christ bids you welcome to His Holy Meal the first and third Sundays of each month and on special Church Holidays. Contact the church for information regarding Holy Communion.Communion is by continuous line at Immanuel (if you are able) and at the rail at Adullam (if you are able). Wine or grape juice is available. Small children and infants who commune should be assisted by adults with them. Those unable to partake of the wine or wheaten bread are assured that the Church affirms our Lord's presence in, with and under each element alone. All baptized Christians are invited to the Lord's Table. Alleluia! God has prepared a holy feast for us. Happy are those who are called to the supper of the Lamb! | |
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OFFICE HOURS: |
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OFFICE HOURS…the Parish office is open for two hours daily, usually from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. If you need to contact the secretary during these hours, call 472-3310. If you need to arrange another time for access to the Parish office, call Stuart Osborn at Christian Homes (995-4493 x 140) or 991-6582. You can always contact the Parish by email at secimmanuel@rcom-ne.com. | |
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PRAYER CONCERNS |
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Dr. Reuben T. Swanson, Alex Carlson, Julie Nelson, Jim Campbell, Jerry Lehman, Gloria Nelson, Delores Larson, Elsie Carlson, Kathy Greiss, Grace Vinzant, Angie Fuller, David Mussinger, Pearl Johnson, Roger David, men and women serving in our military (especially Ryan Schmid, Megan Schmid, Andrew Ford, Clayton Pollack, and Daniel Meyer), the leaders of our church, our country and the world, and others we name in our hearts.ALSO PRAY FOR: Rev. David L. Smith, Methodist Hospital, Omaha; PMA Thomas Smith, Gering; Rev. James Spanjers and Hosanna, Plattsmouth; Rev. Sara A. Spor and Southwood, Lincoln; and for those in their ministry who are oncologists. Please advise Pastor if the name of a friend or relative should be removed from the Prayer Concern list.
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