Sexagesima
23 February 2025
Scripture Alone
The Sower sows the seed of His Word (Luke 8:4–15). This Word is living and powerful (Heb. 4:9–13) to conceive new life in those who hear it. But the planting of Christ is attacked by the devil, the world, and the flesh. Satan snatches the Word away from hard hearts. The riches and pleasures of this life choke off faith. Shallow and emotional belief withers in time of temptation and trouble. But see how Christ bears this attack for us! Christ’s cross was planted in the hard and rocky soil of Golgotha. A crown of thorns was placed upon His head. Satan and His demons hellishly hounded and devoured Him. Yet, through His dying and rising again, He destroyed these enemies of ours. Jesus is Himself the Seed which fell to the ground and died in order that it might sprout forth to new life and produce much grain. In Him, the weak are strong (2 Cor. 11:19–12:9). He is the Word of the Father which does not return void (Is. 55:10–13) but yields a harvest hundredfold.
Parish News
Altar Flowers donated today by Mr. and Mrs. Jasen Gibbens in honor of our wedding anniversary.
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.
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 It’s 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.
Italian Night Dinner Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 15 at 5:30 pm. Watch for upcoming bulletin inserts and make your reservation. Proceeds from this annual event hosted by YPI will assist our young people traveling to Higher Things this summer.
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 “hot cross” buns reception.
Lenten Vespers and Midweek Meal Vespers service at 7:00 pm, Midweek Meal at 5:45 pm. The themes for the dinners are as follows: March 12, Soup & Sandwich; March 19, Breakfast for Dinner; March 26, Mexican; April 2, Italian; and April 9, Soup and Sandwich. Use upcoming bulletin inserts to make your reservations. Please consider hosting a meal, it’s easy! Contact Leslie Bilyeu or Kari Cress.
Expert Guests, Expansive Topics, Extolling Christ… Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show and podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. This week’s topics include: Critical Theory; The Foundation, Focus & Shape of the Christian Life; Communion with Christ; The Gift of Marriage 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 Sexagesima
- 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
Saturday
- Council of Deacons, 8:00 am
Next Sunday Quinquagesima
- Sunday School, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Pastor’s Open Office Hours
- Wednesday, 4-5 pm
- Friday, 4-5 pm
