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Festival of the Holy Trinity

Trinity Sunday — May 31, 2026

On the Festival of the Holy Trinity, the congregation of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin, Missouri gathered in a white-draped sanctuary to worship the triune God — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. In a sermon titled “Signature Style: God’s Unique Flair,” Pastor Christopher Ramstad opened the first pages of Holy Scripture and asked a compelling question: what does God’s creation tell us about who he is? The answer, drawn from Genesis 1 and 2, is as stunning as the world…
Pentecost Sunday Joplin Missouri

The Day of Pentecost — May 24, 2026

Pentecost Sunday Joplin Missouri — On May 24, 2026, Immanuel Lutheran Church gathered to celebrate the Day of Pentecost — the 50th day after Easter and the birthday of the Christian Church. The sanctuary was dressed in red, the congregation joined their voices in hymn and liturgy, and Pastor Christopher Ramstad brought a Pentecost message centered on a question that still echoes through the centuries: What does this mean? Pentecost Sunday in Joplin, Missouri: Michael’s Secret Stuff Immanuel Lutheran Church…

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What Is Pentecost?

If you have ever wondered what is Pentecost, you are not alone. Many people outside the church — and even some inside it — are unfamiliar with this ancient celebration. Pentecost is the day the Christian Church remembers how the Holy Spirit was poured out on the first believers in Jerusalem, empowering them to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ to the whole world. It is one of the three great festivals of the church year, alongside Christmas and…

“You shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us).
Matthew 1:21-23