Fourth Sunday after Trinity
10 July 2022
Christ’s Mercy Is Ours to Show to Others
“Be merciful, even as your Father also is merciful” (Luke 6:36–42). The old Adam in us wants to condemn and seek vengeance. But the Lord says, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay” (Rom. 12:14–21). To condemn, to avenge yourself, is to put yourself in the place of God. It is to fail to trust that He is just. Ultimately, it is to disbelieve that Jesus suffered the full vengeance for all wrongs. Only Christ is merciful as the Father is merciful. He is the one who overcame all evil with the good of His cross, forgiving even His executioners. Jesus is our Joseph, who comforts us with words of pardon and reconciliation (Gen. 50:15–21). He is the One who does not condemn but gives life that runs over. Only through faith in Christ are we sons of the Father—being merciful, forgiving, doing good to our enemies. For in Christ we know that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us (Rom. 8:8–13).
Parish News
Altar Flowers are given by Mr. and Mrs. Eric Crucitti in honor of Eric, Ian, and Jorgen’s baptismal birthdays.
6th Annual Brat Trot will take place on October 15 and we need your help! Please consider asking your employer to sponsor this event. Proceeds benefit Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church and are tax deductible. Sponsorship letters and forms are on the table across from the office. Any questions regarding sponsorships can be directed to Jamie Thomas at jace2528@gmail.com. Thank you!
Volunteers Needed to run the iPad playing the organ. Volunteers should be communicant members of Immanuel, age 18 years or older. Training provided. Sign up sheet on the bulletin board outside the parish office or contact Kris Wineinger at wineingerkris@yahoo.com if you would like to volunteer.
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. This week’s teachings include: Satan Thrown Down to Earth, The First Beast, The Second Beast and The Lamb & the 144,000. You can listen on-demand at thewordendures.org, the LPR mobile app and your favorite podcast provider.
This Week at Immanuel
Today Fourth Sunday after Trinity
- Sunday School/Adult Bible Class, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
- Higher Things Organizational Meeting, 12:00 pm
Monday
- Immanuel Book Club, 10:00 am
Next Sunday Fifth Sunday after Trinity
- Sunday School/Adult Bible Class, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30am
Prepare for Next Sunday
1 Kings 19.11-21; 1 Corinthians 1.18-25; St. Luke 5.1-11
Hymns: 856, 688, 624, 730, 627, 922, 578
