Septuagesima
16 February 2025
Grace Alone
The people of Israel contended with the Lord in the wilderness (Ex. 17:1â7). They were dissatisfied with His provision. In the same way, the first laborers in the vineyard complained against the landowner for the wage he provided them (Matt. 20:1â16). They charged him with being unfair, but in reality he was being generous. For the Lord does not wish to deal with us on the basis of what we deserve but on the basis of His abounding grace in Christ. The firstâthose who rely on their own meritsâwill be last. âFor they were overthrown in the wildernessâ (1 Cor. 10:5). But the last, those who rely on Christ, will be first. For Christ is the Rock (1 Cor. 9:24â10:5). He is the One who was struck and from whose side blood and water flowed that we may be cleansed of our sin.
Parish News
Altar Flowers donated today by Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Stallings in memory of Gail Havener.
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.Â
Campus Ministry Bible Study/Dinner Tuesdays at 5:30 pm. All college students are welcome to attend. Members, we need you!!! Please sign up on the bulletin board outside of the church office and bring a meal. We have 4-7 college students every week and they really appreciate the home-cooked meals!
Choir Itâs not too late to join us! 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. Please contact Colleen Davis at 812-878-1145 or email colleen.davis@indstate.edu if you have any questions.Â
The Altar Flowers Chart is now posted on the bulletin board in the Narthex. There are still several opportunities to donate altar flowers. Please print clearly on the dates you would like to donate flowers and, if you wish, a designation âin memory ofâ or âin honor ofâ a person or occasion.
Ash Wednesday Divine Service will be held on March 5, 2025 at 7:00 pm with imposition of ashes beginning at 6:45 pm. Please join us after Divine Service for our âhot crossâ buns reception.
Karaoke For Christian Hymns⌠You can sing hymns like âNow Thank We All Our God,â âO Lord, Look Down from Heaven Behold,â âNow Rest Beneath Nightâs Shadow,â âO Little Town of Bethlehem,â âThe Strife Is Oâer, the Battle Done,â âO Little Flock, Fear Not the Foe,â and more. Lutheran Public Radio has produced YouTube videos of more than 50 hymns featuring the Lutheran Public Radio Choir. Sing along at lutheranpublicradio.org/karaoke.
This Week at Immanuel
Today  Septuagesima
- Sunday School, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Tuesday
- Campus Ministry Bible Study/Dinner, 5:30 pm
Wednesday
- Youth Catechesis, 5:45 pm
Thursday
- Choir Rehearsal, 6:45 pm
Next Sunday Sexagesima
- Sunday School, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Pastorâs Open Office Hours
- Wednesday, 4-5 pm
- Friday, 4-5 pm
