Laetare—Fourth Sunday in Lent
14 March 2021
The Lord Feeds His People
The Lord provided bread from heaven for His people in the wilderness (Exodus 16.2–21). Now He who is Himself the living bread from heaven miraculously provides bread for the five thousand (St. John 6.1–15). This takes place near the time of the Passover, after a great multitude had followed Jesus across the sea, and when He went up on a mountain. Seen in this way, Jesus is our new and greater Moses, who releases us from the bondage of Mount Sinai and makes us free children of the promise (Galatians 4.21–31). Five loaves become twelve baskets—that is, the five books of Moses find their goal and fulfillment in Christ, whose people continue steadfastly in the doctrine and fellowship of the twelve apostles, and in the breaking and receiving of the bread of life, which is the body of Christ together with His precious blood, and in the prayers. So it is that God’s people shall not hunger or thirst. For He abundantly provides for us in both body and soul.
Parish News
Laetare The Fourth Sunday in Lent takes its name “Laetare” from the first word of the Introit in Latin, “Rejoice” (Isaiah 66.10). The paraments are rose—a lighter version of violet—signifying quiet rejoicing within the penitential season of Lent.
Altar Flowers are given to the glory of God by Mr. & Mrs. Cale Bays and Mr. & Mrs. Paul Danielsen in honor of Jace’s baptismal birthday.
Lent Vespers is on Wednesday at 7pm, with the theme “Into His Death and Resurrection: On Holy Baptism.” This Wednesday we will mediate on “What does such baptizing with water indicate?” Bring a dish to share and join us for the potluck dinner at 5:30pm.
Mark Your Calendar to attend Divine Service for the Annunciation on Thursday, March 25 at 7pm.
Easter Lilies Order Form is in the Narthex and by the Parish Office. Please clearly print your name and the name of the person(s) you would like to honor or memorialize. The cost is $11.00. Today is the last day to order. You may also order by contacting the Parish Office at 812.232.4972 or Stacy.Gibbens@ielcth.org.
Lutheran Ladies Lunch Bunch will meet on Thursday at 11:30am. Ladies of Immanuel are invited to a luncheon and fellowship. Bring your own sack lunch and join us!
Prepare for Next Sunday
Genesis 22.1–14; Hebrews 9.11–15; St. John 8.42–59
Hymns: TLH 152 “When O’er My Sin I Sorrow” – LW 104 “The Royal Banners Forward Go”
610 – 450 – 655 – 571
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.
Psalm 122
Scripture Readings:
[S] from Divine Service
[M] St. Luke 23.26-56; Deuteronomy 9
[T] St. Matthew 26.1-35; Deuteronomy 10
[W] St. Matthew 26.36-75; Deuteronomy 11
[Th] St. Matthew 27.1-38; Deuteronomy 28.1-14
[F] St. Matthew 27.39-66; Deuteronomy 28.15-68
[S] St. Mark 14.1-31; Deuteronomy 34
Hymn of the Day or Month Jesus, Priceless Treasure (743)
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.
