Second Sunday in Lent (Reminiscere)
16 March 2025
Holding God to His Word
Jacob wrestled with God; he would not let Him go until he received a blessing from Him (Gen. 32:22–32). So it was with the Canaanite woman. Though Jesus seemed to ignore and reject her, she continued to call upon His name and look to Him for help (Mt. 15:21–28). Even when the Lord called her a little dog, she held on to Him in faith and would not let Him wriggle out of His words: “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.” This Gentile woman shows herself to be a true Israelite, who struggles with God and man in Christ and prevails. “O woman, great is your faith! Be it done for you as you desire” (Mt. 15:27–28). This is the sanctifying will of God (1 Thess. 4:1–7)—to test your faith in order that it may be refined and strengthened. For tribulation produces perseverance; perseverance, character; character, hope. And hope in Christ does not disappoint (Rom. 5:1–5).
Parish News
Lenten Vespers and Midweek Meal Vespers service at 7:00 pm, Midweek Meal at 5:45 pm. The theme for the meal this week is Breakfast for Dinner. Make your reservation the bulletin insert. It’s not too late to host a meal, it’s easy! Contact Leslie Bilyeu or Kari Cress or pick a card from the KANBAN board in the Narthex.
Campus Ministry Bible Study and Meal resumes March 18 at 5:30 pm All college students are welcome to attend. Members, please sign up on to bring dinner. We have 4-7 college students every week and they really appreciate the home-cooked meals!
Easter Lilies Order Form is on the back table in the Narthex. Please clearly print your name and the name of the person(s) you would like to honor or memorialize. The cost is $14.00. The order deadline is March 23. You may also order by contacting the Parish Office at 812-232-4972 or stacy.gibbens@ielcth.org.
Choir Rehearsal is Thursday evenings at 6:45 pm and 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!
Sermon on Website Due to security concerns, the sermon will no longer be posted on our website. Anyone who would like the sermon emailed to them, please contact Stacy at stacy.gibbens@ielcth.org.
Equipping The Priesthood of All Believers… Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show and podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. Recent topics include: Rehabilitating Happiness, Satan’s Lies, First-Cousin Marriage, God’s Promises in the Torah and more. You can listen on-demand at issuesetc.org, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomePod, TuneIn, the LPR mobile app and a podcast provider.
This Week at Immanuel
Today Second Sunday in Lent (Reminiscere)
- Sunday School, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Tuesday
- Campus Ministry Bible Study and Meal, 5:30 pm
Wednesday
- Catechesis 2025: Learning by Heart, 5:15 pm
- Lenten Midweek Meal, 5:45 pm
- Lenten Vespers Service, 7:00 pm
Thursday
- Choir Rehearsal, 6:45 pm
Next Sunday Third Sunday in Lent (Oculi)
- Sunday School, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Pastor’s Open Office Hours
- Wednesday, 4-5 pm
- Friday, 4-5 pm
