Second Sunday after Christmas
05 January 2025
Jesus Is the Perfect Israel
Israel and all his family went and dwelt in Egypt (Gen. 46:1–7). God made a great nation of him there, but that nation would prove unfaithful to the Lord. Therefore, the New Israel came. In fleeing the murderous Herod, our young Lord goes to Egypt (Matt. 2:13–23), that the prophecy might be fulfilled, “Out of Egypt I called my Son” (Hos. 11:1). Jesus brings to perfection what old Israel could not. He is the faithful Israel, the embodiment of the people of God. He offers His perfect and holy life in place of our own. He submits Himself to persecution and suffering in order to save us. Therefore, we should not think it strange when we who are in Christ experience trials because of the faith (1 Pet. 4:12–19). Rather, we rejoice to share in Christ’s sufferings, knowing that we will also share in His glory.
Parish News
Altar Flowers donated today by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Monday in Memory of Martha McKibben.
Sanctuary Undecorating Please join us today after Divine Service to pack up and put all of the Christmas decorations away. Many hands make light work!!!
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. We only have many slots left! 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.
2024 Contribution Statements Please pick up your 2024 contribution statements from the table in the Narthex.
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).
Expert Guests, Expansive Topics, Extolling Christ… Issues, Etc. is a podcast and radio talk show produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. This week’s topics include: The Promises of God, The Top Biblical Archeological Discoveries of 2024, Eastern Orthodoxy, the Book of Lamentations 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 The Second Sunday of Christmas
- Sunday School, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
- Undecorate Sanctuary, 12:00 pm
Wednesday
- Youth Catechesis, 5:15 pm
Thursday
- Choir Rehearsal, 6:45 pm
Friday
- Westminster Bible Study, 1:30 pm
Saturday
- Council of Deacons Monthly Meeting, 8:00 am
- YPI at Sandbox Social, 2:30 pm
Next Sunday The First Sunday after Epiphany
- Sunday School, 9:00 am
- Second Sunday Snacks hosted by YPI, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Pastor’s Open Office Hours
- Wednesday, 4-5 pm
- Friday, 4-5 pm
