Fifth Sunday in Lent – Judica
06 April 2025
Jesus Is Our Redemption
In the temple Jesus said, “If anyone keeps my word, he will never see death” (John 8:51). For Jesus came to taste death for us—to drink the cup of suffering to the dregs in order that we might be released from its power. Clinging to His life-giving words, we are delivered from death’s sting and its eternal judgment. Christ is our High Priest, who entered the Most Holy Place and with His own blood obtained everlasting redemption for His people (Heb. 9:11–15). He is the One who was before Abraham was, and yet is his descendant. He is the promised Son who carries the wood up the mountain for the sacrifice, who is bound and laid upon the altar of the cross. He is the ram who is offered in our place, who is willingly caught in the thicket of our sin, and who wears the crown of thorns upon His head (Gen. 22:1–14). Though Jesus is dishonored by the sons of the devil, He is vindicated by the Father through the cross.
Parish News
Lenten Vespers and Midweek Meal Vespers service at 7:00 pm, Midweek Meal at 5:45 pm. The theme for the meal this week is Soup and Sandwich. Make your reservation the bulletin insert. It’s not too late to host a meal, it’s easy! Contact Leslie Bilyeu or Kari Cress or pick a card from the KANBAN board in the Narthex.
Campus Ministry Bible Study and Meal Tuesday evenings at 5:30 pm All college students are welcome to attend. Members, please sign up to bring dinner. We have 4-7 college students every week and they really appreciate the home-cooked meals!
Choir Rehearsal is Thursday evenings at 6:45 pm and in the Loft at 10:00 am on those Sundays when the choir sings during Divine Service. It’s not too late to join us!
Altar Guild Work Day Saturday, April 19, 9:00-noon. We will polish the communion ware and set up the Sanctuary for Easter service. Husbands are welcome. Come when you can, leave when you need to. Many hands make light work!
Easter Breakfast The Young People of Immanuel are hosting their annual Easter Breakfast on April 20 from 8:30 am to 9:45 am. Proceeds to be used for their trip to Higher Things this summer. Please see bulletin insert for more details and to make your reservation.
Sermon on Website Due to security concerns, the sermon will no longer be posted on our website. Anyone who would like the sermon emailed to them, please contact Stacy at stacy.gibbens@ielcth.org.
This Week at Immanuel
Today Fifth Sunday in Lent (Judica)
- Sunday School/Adult Bible Study, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Tuesday
- Campus Ministry Bible Study and Meal, 5:30 pm
Wednesday
- Catechesis 2025: Learning by Heart, 5:15 pm
- Lenten Midweek Meal, 5:45 pm
- Lenten Vespers Service, 7:00 pm
Friday
- Westminster Bible Study, 1:30 pm
Saturday
- Council of Deacons monthly meeting, 8:00 am
Next Sunday Palm Sunday / Sunday Of The Passion
- Sunday School/Adult Bible Study, 9:00 am
- Second Sunday Snacks hosted by YPI, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Pastor’s Open Office Hours
- Wednesday, 4-5 pm
- Friday, 4-5 pm
