Parish News for St. Michael and All Angels

St. Michael And All Angels (Observed)

29 September 2024

Our Father in Heaven Protects His Children by Giving His Holy Angels Charge Over Them

We live in “a time of trouble” (Dan. 12:1), in the midst of great tribulation. Satan and his wicked angels have been thrown out of heaven and have come down to earth “in great wrath,” with woeful “temptations to sin” and with constant accusations (Rev. 12:8–12; Matt. 18:7). Even so, we are encouraged by the presence and protection of St. Michael and the holy angels, whom God sends to help us in the strife (Dan. 10:11–13). By “the authority of his Christ,” His holy angels guard and keep us in body and soul. These heavenly servants of God preserve His human messengers on earth, the ministers of “the blood of the Lamb,” against all the power of the enemy, for by “the word of their testimony,” the Church is saved and the devil is defeated (Rev. 12:10–11; Luke 10:18–19). By their preaching and Baptism of repentance, the old Adam and the old evil foe are “drowned in the depth of the sea” (Matt. 18:6). As God raised Christ Jesus from the dead, so are His people delivered and raised from the dust of the earth through the forgiveness of their sins (Dan. 12:1–3).

Parish News

Altar Flowers donated today by Dr. and Dr. William Davis in honor of our children’s birthdays.

YPI Apple Strudel  Apple strudels are available for pick-up today. Please meet us in the Parish Center after Divine Service.

Campus Ministry Bible Study/Dinner Tuesdays at 5:30 pm.  All college students are welcome to attend.  We are excited to continue this tradition of welcoming college students here at Immanuel!  Members, please consider bringing a meal. Please sign up on the bulletin board outside the Parish office.

Catechesis 2024: Learning by Heart  Wednesday evenings at 5:45pm, we invite all young learners of the congregation (particularly ages 5 and up) and their parents for an hour of worship and catechesis! We will work together to learn by heart the six chief parts of the Catechism. Secret Pal volunteers for our new catechumens are still needed. Both men and women are encouraged to participate. Contact Pastor for more details.

Choir Rehearsal Thursday evenings at 6:45 p.m.  We will also meet in the Loft at 10:00 am on the Sundays when the choir sings during Divine Service.  It’s not too late to join us! Please contact Colleen Davis at 812-878-1145, text or call, or email colleen.davis@indstate.edu for more info.

A Lutheran View of Depression… You can listen to the audiobook, “I Trust When Dark My Road: A Lutheran View of Depression” by Pastor Todd Peperkorn at issuesetc.org/depression.  The audiobook is produced by Lutheran Public Radio based in Collinsville, IL.  LPR produces radio talk shows, podcasts, and 24/7 sacred music and talk stations.

This Week at Immanuel

Today   St. Michael and All Angels

• Sunday School, 9:00 am
• Divine Service, 10:30 am
• YPI Apple Strudel Pick-up, 12:00 pm

Tuesday

• Campus Ministry Bible Study/Meal, 5:30 pm

Wednesday

• Catechesis 2024: Learning by Heart, 5:45 pm

Thursday

• Choir Rehearsal, 6:45 pm

Saturday

• Council of Deacons Monthly Meeting, 8:00 am

Next Sunday   The Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity

• Sunday School, 9:00 am
• Divine Service, 10:30 am

Pastor’s Open Office Hours

• Wednesday, 4-5 pm