Parish News for All Saints’ Day (Observed)

All Saints’ Day (Observed)

03 November 2024

Saints Are Blessed in the Eternal Presence of Christ

“A great multitude … from all tribes and peoples and languages” cry out, “Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne” (Rev. 7:9–17). Faith-filled saints from every place and time with unified voices eternally magnify the Lamb of God. As His beloved children, we, too, “shall see him as he is” (1 John 3:1–3). Joined with the throng of angels and myriad saints, we shall “serve him day and night in his temple” (Rev. 7:9–17). In our earthly tension vacillating between saint and sinner, faith and doubt, sacred and profane, we earnestly seek Jesus to calm our fears, comfort our spirits and forgive our sins. The Holy Spirit, through faith in Christ, propels us forward, fortifying us in Word and Sacrament, to our eternal home. In the midst of our constant struggle as believers, we need to be blessed. And so we are. The poor in spirit, the meek, the hungry, the thirsty, the merciful, the pure and the persecuted are all blessed, and we will most certainly inherit the kingdom of heaven (Matt. 5:1–12).

Parish News

Altar Flowers donated to the Glory of God by Mr. and Mrs. Rick Todd. 

Missionary Abigail Young Ice Cream Social  How many overseas missionaries does our church support? You may be surprised to hear that we support over 100 missionaries and their families. As a member of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, our church family joins with over 5,000 other Lutheran congregations across the country to support these missionaries. Join us this coming Friday, November 8th from 5:30-6:30pm for an ice cream social to meet one of our missionaries, Abigail Young, as she prepares to deploy to the Dominican Republic to teach music.

Christmas Poinsettia Order Form   is on the table in the Narthex.  Poinsettias are $11. Please write your name under “donated by” and, if you would like, the name of a person you would like to remember or honor.  Orders are due November 18. 

Sunday School Volunteers We are thankful for the opportunity to impart Christ to the children each Sunday during Sunday School, and we’re seeking additional volunteers. If you are willing and able, your help would be a tremendous blessing. If interested, please contact Pastor.

Campus Ministry Bible Study/Dinner Tuesdays at 5:30 pm.  All college students are welcome to attend.  Members, please consider bringing a meal. Please sign up on the bulletin board outside the Parish office.

Catechesis 2024: Learning by Heart  Every Wednesday evening at 5:45pm, we invite all young learners of the congregation (particularly ages 5 and up) and their parents for an hour of worship and catechesis! We will work together to learn by heart the six chief parts of the Catechism. Contact Pastor for more details.

Karaoke For Lutheran Hymns… You can sing hymns like “For All the Saints,” “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God,” “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,” “From Heaven Above to Earth I Come,” “Abide with Me” and more.  Lutheran Public Radio has produced YouTube videos of almost 50 hymns with text and music featuring the Lutheran Public Radio Choir.  Sing along at lutheranpublicradio.org.

This Week at Immanuel

Today   All Saints Day (Observed)

• Sunday School, 9:00 am
• Divine Service, 10:30 am

Tuesday

• Campus Ministry Bible Study/Dinner, 5:30 pm

Wednesday

• Catechesis 2024: Learning by Heart, 5:45 pm

Friday

• Westminster Bible Study, 1:30 pm
• Missionary Abigail Young Ice Cream Social, 5:30-6:30 pm

Saturday

• YPI Bowling

Next Sunday   Sunday of Jairus’ Daughter and the Fringe of the Garment (Trinity XXIV)

• Sunday School, 9:00 am
• Divine Service, 10:30 am

Pastor’s Open Office Hours

• Wednesday, 4-5 pm
• Friday, 4-5 pm