The Holy Trinity
04 June 2023
The Holy Trinity Reveals Himself to Sinners
When Isaiah beheld the glory of the Lord, he cried out “Woe is me!” For the sinner cannot stand in the presence of a holy God and live (Is. 6:1–7). But God the Father lifted up His Son Jesus for us on the cross, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. This eternal life of Christ is given us according to the Holy Spirit’s good pleasure in Baptism. “Unless one is born [again] of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God” (John 3:5). To sinners in fear of death, the messengers of God place on our lips the living body and blood of Christ and speak His words of absolution, “Your guilt is taken away, and your sin atoned for” (Is. 6:7). Having received forgiveness and life from the Father through the Son by the Holy Spirit, we join with the angels in praising the blessed Trinity, “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts!” (Is. 6:3). “For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be glory forever. Amen” (Rom. 11:33–36).
Parish News
Altar Flowers donated by Mr. & Mrs. Jasen Gibbens in honor of Tatum Cooksey’s baptismal birthday.
Pastor Cockran will be out of town at a Doxology conference Monday, June 5 through Thursday, June 8. Pastor Cornwell will be on call for any urgent pastoral care.
VBS Sunday 15-Minute Huddle –Interested in helping? We need you! Only 1 week left! Check out the project board in the Fellowship Center and feel free to take on a task if you’re able and willing to help! Anyone is also invited to join us after Divine Service for our last a structured 15 minute quick status update meeting.
VBS 2023: Here I Stand June 13-15. 6:00-8:15 pm. Please bring your kids and invite their friends to worship, sing, have some fun and learn about Luther! Registration is available for ages 3-12 online at https://www.ielcth.org/vbs/ or a paper version is available on the table in the Parish Center. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required.
CPC Change for Life Campaign Sunday, May 14 through Sunday June 18. To participate in this fundraiser for CPS’s Encourage Parents Together Program, please take and fill a baby bottle (found on the table in the Parish Center) with change during the month of the campaign. Or fill a virtual bottle through the Crisis Pregnancy Center Wabash Valley Supporters page on Facebook or at www.wabashvalleypregnancy.com.
Ordination of former Vicar Paul Norris will take place on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at 3:30 pm at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 1301 S. Washington Street, Delphi, IN. Pastor-elect Norris asks any Immanuel members planning to attend to RSVP with Stacy at stacy.gibbens@ielcth.org or call the church office.
Confessional Lutherans, We’ve Got Your Back… 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: The Evening Hymn “Abide with Me,” Children’s Rights, The Biblical Case for the Trinity, News Discernment and more. You can listen at your convenience at issuesetc.org, the LPR mobile app and your favorite podcast provider.
Running the iPad is so easy! If you are a communicant member age 18 years or older please consider volunteering to run the iPad playing the organ for our services. Sign-up sheet on the bulletin board outside the parish office. For more details, speak to Kris Wineinger in person or contact him at wineingerkris@yahoo.com.
This Week at Immanuel
Today The Holy Trinity
- Sunday School /Adult Bible Class, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30am
Friday
- Westminster Bible Study, 1:30 pm
Next Sunday St. Barnabas, the Apostle
- Sunday School /Adult Bible Class, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30am
