Rogate – Sixth Sunday after Easter
22 May 2022
The Father Answers Our Prayers Because of Jesus
“Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you” (John 16:23). To pray in Jesus’ name is to pray as one who has been baptized. For it is in the water that He put His name upon you, claiming you as His own, making you a son of God with access to the Father. By His incarnation and crucifixion, our Lord Jesus broke through the barrier of sin which separated us from God, opening a portal to the Father. To pray in Jesus’ name is to pray with faith in Him as the one Mediator between God and men, who gave Himself a ransom for all (1 Tim. 2:1–6). Like Moses in the wilderness, Jesus is our go-between and intercessor before the throne of heaven. He was lifted up for us on the cross that we might be saved and restored to fellowship with the Father (Num. 21:4–9). Looking into this perfect teaching of liberty (James 1:22–27) we pray with boldness and confidence as dear children of God.
Parish News
Rogate comes from the Latin rogare which means “to ask,” a reference to the strong theme of prayer in today’s Propers. In ancient practice, the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday prior to the Ascension of Our Lord were known as Rogation Days. These days of early summer were times of prayer for the protection of the crops. The Gospel for Rogate, like those for the preceding two Sundays, points to the Ascension, directing the eyes of the faithful to our risen Lord’s eternal reign in heaven.
Altar Flowers are given to the glory of God by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Roush.
Revelation Bible Study… The Word of the Lord Endures Forever is a daily 15-minute verse-by-verse Bible study produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Will Weedon. Pastor Weedon will begin a study this week on The Book of Revelation. You can listen on-demand at thewordendures.org, the LPR mobile app and your favorite podcast provider.
Vacation Bible School is just around the corner set for the week of June 13th! K-6 will meet from 6:00-8:30PM (M-F) and Pre-K will meet from 10-11AM (Tues-F). Please help spread the word to members and non-members to sign up for a week of crafts, games, catechism, music, snacks, Bible lessons, and prayer. This year’s theme is “Bread of Life.” Register your children at https://www.ielcth.org/vbs/ or pick up a paper registration form on the table across from the office. Contact Joe Eckardt at joeyeckardt30@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering. Thanks!
The Ascension of Our Lord The Ascension of Our Lord will be celebrated next Sunday 29 May in the Divine Service. This festival is being transferred to Sunday this year. It has been observed as early as the fourth century and has a spirit of joy commemorating the completion of our Lord’s redemptive work.
This Week at Immanuel
Today Rogate – Sixth Sunday of Easter
- Sunday School/Adult Bible Class, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Wednesday
- VBS Meeting; 7:00 pm
Next Sunday The Ascension of Our Lord (Observed)
- Sunday School/Adult Bible Class, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30am
