First Sunday after Christmas
29 December 2024
The Seed of David Comes to His Temple
A Rod has come forth from the stem of Jesse (Is. 11:1–5)—the Seed of David whose kingdom shall be established forever (2 Sam. 7:1–16). In the fullness of time, God sent forth His Son Jesus to redeem us from the judgment of the Law (Gal. 4:1–7). Now He is presented in the temple in fulfillment of the Law and revealed to be “a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel” (Luke 2:22–40). Christ has enlightened us in baptism, giving us to be adopted as sons of God and heirs of eternal life. Receiving the Holy Sacrament of His body and blood, we are prepared to depart this world in peace, for our eyes have seen the salvation of God in Him.
Parish News
Altar Flowers donated today by Mr. and Mrs. Kris Bilyeu in Memory of William and Doris Lawton.
Thank You to Seminarian Samuel Ledford for leading our Office of Matins Service this morning and also for teaching Adult Bible Study.
Choir Rehearsal Thursday evenings at 6:45 p.m. We will also meet in the Loft at 10:00 am on those Sundays when the choir sings during Divine Service. It’s not too late to join us! Please contact Colleen Davis at 812-878-1145 or email colleen.davis@indstate.edu if you have any questions.
2025 Altar Flowers Chart on the table in the Narthex. Please print clearly to sign up for the dates you would like to donate flowers and, if you wish, a designation “in memory of” or “in honor of” a person or occasion.
2025 Contribution Envelopes Please pick up your 2025 contribution envelopes from the table in the Narthex.
Sanctuary Undecorating Please join us on Sunday, January 5 at 10:30 am after Divine Service to pack up and put all of the Christmas decorations away.
YPI – Sandbox Social On January 11 @ 2:30 pm, YPI will gather at Haute City Center for a great time of mini-golf and gaming. RSVP to Kristen Walton-Christ or on our Facebook page (details of the event are posted).
Study God’s Word In 2025… Here’s a simple way to study God’s Word. The Word of the Lord Endures Forever is a daily, 15-minute, verse-by-verse Bible study produced by Lutheran Public Radio and hosted by LCMS Pastor Will Weedon. Pastor Weedon is currently leading a study on the Book of Psalms. You can listen at thewordendures.org, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomePod, TuneIn, the LPR mobile app or a podcast provider. You can also listen by phone at 1 (618) 262-0078.
This Week at Immanuel
Today The First Sunday of Christmas
- Adult Bible Study and Sunday School, 9:00 am
- Matins Service, 10:30 am
Next Sunday The Second Sunday after Christmas
- Sunday School, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
- Undecorate Sanctuary, 12:00 pm
Pastor’s Open Office Hours
- Cancelled this week
