Palm Sunday / Sunday Of The Passion
(Palmarum)
13 April 2025
The Cross and Passion of Our Lord Are the Hour of His Glory
“Behold, your King is coming to you . . . humble and mounted on a donkey” (Zech. 9:9–12; Mt. 21:1–9). Our Lord rides in this humble fashion because He is entering Jerusalem to humble Himself even to the point of death on a cross (Phil. 2:5–11). His kingly crown will not be made of gold but of thorns, the sign of sin’s curse. For His royal reign is displayed in bearing this curse for His people, saving us from our enemies by sacrificing His own life. The sinless One takes the place of the sinner so that the sinner can be freed and bear the name “Barabbas,” “son of the Father” (Matthew 26 and 27). It is at the name of this exalted Savior, Jesus, that we bow in humble faith. With the centurion who declared, “Truly this was the Son of God!” (Mt. 27:54), we are also given to confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father (Phil. 2:11).
Parish News
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.
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!
Campus Ministry Bible Study and Meal will resume on April 29 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!
Equipping the Priesthood of All Believers… Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show and podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. Recent topics include: Did Jesus Commune Judas? Secular Violence in Modern History, The Importance of Church Architecture, Anti-Semitism, The Hymn “Sing, My Tongue, the Glorious Battle,” and more. You can listen at your convenience at issuesetc.org, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomePod, TuneIn, the LPR mobile app and a podcast provider.
This Week at Immanuel
Today 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
Thursday
- Maundy Thursday Divine Service, 7:00 pm
Friday
- Good Friday Tenebrae Service, 7:00 pm
Saturday
- Altar Guild Work Day, 9:00 am
Next Sunday The Resurrection of Our Lord
- Easter Breakfast hosted by YPI, 8:30 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Pastor’s Open Office Hours
- Wednesday, 4-5 pm
- Friday, 4-5 pm
