Second Sunday in Advent – Populus Zion
08 December 2024
The Lord Comes on the Last Day
The day on which our Lord returns will be a “great and awesome day” (Mal. 4:5). For He will come in a cloud with great power and glory. To the wicked and the proud, it will be a Day of judgment that will “set them ablaze” (Mal. 4:1). The signs preceding this Day will bring them fear and fainting. But to those who believe, who fear the name of the Lord, this Day is one to look forward to and rejoice in: “. . . straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near” (Luke 21:28). Christ our Redeemer is coming; the Sun of Righteousness will bring healing in His wings. Let us, then, give attention to the words of the Lord, which do not pass away. Let us “through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures” (Rom. 15:4) be strengthened in our hope by the Holy Spirit and watch diligently for Jesus’ coming. Then, by God’s grace, we shall escape all these things that will come to pass and stand before the Son of Man.
Parish News
Campus Ministry Bible Study/Dinner Tuesdays at 5:30 pm. All college students are welcome to attend. Members, please consider bringing a meal. Please sign up on the bulletin board outside the Parish office.
Catechesis 2024: Learning by Heart In December, our Wednesday evening worship and catechesis will begin at 5:15 to accommodate our Advent Midweek Prayer Service and Meal. Please plan to join us in the Sanctuary!
Advent Midweek Evening Prayer and Meal Please join us on Wednesday evenings for this special time of worship and fellowship as we prayerfully prepare ourselves for The Nativity of Our Lord. Meal begins at 5:45 with Evening Prayer beginning at 7:00 pm. Our theme for December 11 is Mexican Night. Please RSVP on the bulletin insert.
Choir Rehearsal 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. Please contact Colleen Davis at 812-878-1145 or email colleen.davis@indstate.edu if you have any questions.
Annual Congregational Assembly and Casual Planning Meeting is today following Divine Service.
Weihnachtsvesper Mark your calendars for December 15 @ 4:00 pm for our annual Weihnachtsvesper Service. We will host our guests after service to a reception with authentic German treats and even German coffee. If you would like to help or donate treats, please check out the signup sheet outside the church office.
2024 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.
This Week at Immanuel
Today The Second Sunday in Advent – Populus Zion
- Sunday School, 9:00 am
- Second Sunday Snacks hosted by YPI, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
- Annual Congregational Assembly & Casual Planning Gathering, 12:00 pm
Tuesday
- Campus Ministry Bible Study/Dinner, 5:30 pm
Wednesday
- Catechesis 2024: Learning by Heart, 5:15 pm
- Advent Midweek Meal, 5:45 pm
- Evening Prayer Service, 7:00 pm
Thursday
- Choir Rehearsal, 6:45 pm
Friday
- Westminster Bible Study, 1:30 pm
- Christmas Tree-Sanctuary Decorating, 5:00 pm
Next Sunday The Third Sunday In Advent (Gaudete)
- Sunday School, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
- Weihnachtsvesper Vespers Service, 4:00 pm
Pastor’s Open Office Hours
- Wednesday, 4-5pm
- Friday, 4-5pm
