Fifth Sunday after Trinity
17 July 2022
Jesus Makes Fishers of Men
The Lord called fishermen to be fishers of men (Luke 5:1–11). The net they would use is the message of the cross, which is foolishness and a stumbling block to the world (1 Cor. 1:18–25). The power of God to save is not in spectacular signs like wind and fire and earthquakes (1 Kings 19:11–21), nor is it to be found in human intelligence and wisdom. The power of God to save comes in the still, small voice of the preaching of Christ crucified. In worldly darkness the disciples could catch nothing. But in the light of Christ, whose Word was attached to the water, the boats were filled with fish. So it is that in Baptism you have been drawn in to the ship of the Church. Though the nets are breaking and some who hear the Word do not believe, pastors continue to cast the net of the Gospel and the Sacraments, that Christians may abide in the boat of the Church and that we may be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks a reason for the hope that is in us (1 Peter 3:8–15).
Parish News
Altar Flowers are given by Mrs. Jodi Tate in in honor of Pearson’s baptismal birthday.
6th Annual Brat Trot will take place on October 15 and we need your help! Please consider asking your employer to sponsor this event. Proceeds benefit Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church and are tax deductible. Sponsorship letters and forms are on the table across from the office. Any questions regarding sponsorships can be directed to Jamie Thomas at jace2528@gmail.com. Thank you!
Keeping The Message Straight, Getting The Message Out… Issues, Etc. is a radio-talk show and podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. This week’s subjects include: The Disney+ TV Series “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” Praying the Psalms, Pro-Abortion Scare Tactics, The Words of Institution and more. You can listen on-demand at issuesetc.org, the LPR mobile app and your favorite podcast provider.
Volunteers Needed to run the iPad playing the organ. Volunteers should be communicant members of Immanuel, age 18 years or older. Training provided. Sign up sheet on the bulletin board outside the parish office or contact Kris Wineinger at wineingerkris@yahoo.com if you would like to volunteer.
This Week at Immanuel
Today Fifth Sunday after Trinity
- Sunday School/Adult Bible Class, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Next Sunday Sixth Sunday after Trinity
- Sunday School/Adult Bible Class, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30am
Prepare for Next Sunday
Exodus 20.1-17; Romans 6.1-11; St. Matthew 5.17-26
Hymns: 865, 562, 631, 579, 580, 843, 565, 691
