First Sunday after Christmas
29 December 2019
The Seed of David Comes to His Temple
A Rod has come forth from the stem of Jesse (Isaiah 11.1–5)—the Seed of David whose kingdom shall be established forever. In the fullness of time, God sent forth His Son Jesus to redeem us from the judgment of the Law (Galatians 4.1–7). Now He is presented in the temple in fulfillment of the Law and revealed to be “a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel” (St. Luke 2.22–40). Christ has enlightened us in baptism, giving us to be adopted as sons of God and heirs of eternal life. Receiving the Holy Sacrament of His body and blood, we are prepared to depart this world in peace, for our eyes have seen the salvation of God in Him.
Parish News
Altar Flowers are given to the glory of God by Mr. & Mrs. Kris Bilyeu in memory of William and Doris Lawton.
Mark Your Calendar to attend Epiphany Divine Service on Monday, January 6 at 7pm.
Adult Bible Class meets Sunday at 9am in the Parish Center, studying the book of Hebrews.
GivePlus Mobile App No checks? No problem! Electronic giving is now available at Immanuel with the GivePlus mobile app. Simply download the app and set up a one time or recurring gift. Simple and secure giving electronically with your mobile device. Additional information is available on the table outside the office.
Wabash Valley Right To Life is again sponsoring their annual pro-life billboard campaign, where positive life messages will be posted around Terre Haute in January and February 2020. We need to raise $525 to sponsor a billboard this year. If you would like to contribute, please do so before January 6, marking your donation “Right To Life.” Please speak to Chuck Roush or call the church office with any questions.
Meal Train for Vicar and Maggie Keller All aboard the Meal Train! Please consider cooking some delicious food to help out our Vicar and Maggie during their first month of parenthood. Sign up for a day or two on the sheet outside the Parish Office. Not a cook? That’s okay, just donate a gift card for your favorite restaurant or some cash and they can enjoy some take out. For details, e-mail Emily Eckardt at enroyer@gmail.com or Stacy at stacy.gibbens@ielcth.org. Thank you for your generosity!
Casting Christ’s Net on the Internet Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show and podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio and hosted by Pastor Todd Wilken. This week’s topics include: The Top Religion Stories of 2019, Spiritual Disciplines, The Idol of Happiness, The New Year Hymn “Across the Sky the Shades of Night” and more. You can listen live or on-demand at www.issuesetc.org and on the LPR mobile app.
Prepare for Next Sunday
Genesis 46.1-7; 1 Peter 4.12-19; St. Matthew 2.13-23
Hymns: 384 – “Sweet Flowerets of the Martyr Band” 969, insert – 897 – 372 – 370 – 381 – 382
Order of Daily Prayer
L Make haste, O X God, to deliver me.
R Make haste to help me, O Lord.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit;
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen. Alleluia!
Psalm 2
Scripture Readings:
[S] from Divine Service
[M] St. Luke 2.25-32; Isaiah 49.1-13
[T] St. Matthew 2.13-15; Isaiah 55.1-13
[W] St. Luke 2.21; Galatians 3.23-29
[Th] St. Matthew 2.16-18; Isaiah 42.1-9
[F] St. Matthew 2.19-23; Isaiah 61.1-11
[S] St. Matthew 3.1-12; Isaiah 56.1-8
Hymn of the Day or Month Let All Together Praise Our God (389)
Catechism (bulletin)
Apostles’ Creed
Kyrie: L Lord, have mercy upon us; R Christ, have mercy upon us; Lord, have mercy upon us.
Our Father
Collect of the Day (bulletin)
Luther’s Morning or Evening Prayer
L Bless we the Lord. R Thanks be to God.
