The Second Sunday of Easter
(Quasimodo Geniti)
27 April 2025
The Wounds of Christ Give Us Life
âFor there are three that testify: the Spirit and the water and the bloodâ (1 John 5:7). These three point to Christ and flow from Christ. Jesus shows His disciples His hands side, from which blood and water flowed, saying âPeace be with you.â He presents the wounds which turn our fear to gladness and which restore us to the Father. Jesus breathes on His disciples and says, âReceive the Holy Spiritâ (John 20:23). His breath, His words are Spirit and life. They raise up our dry, dead bones and give us new and everlasting life (Ezek. 37:1â14). Christ now gives His ministers to speak His forgiving, Spirit-filled words to the penitent in His stead. Our Lord continues to come to His people, presenting His wounds to us in the Sacraments of water and blood. He bids us to touch His side at His table, to receive His risen body and blood in true faith, that believing we may have life in His name.
Parish News
Altar Flowers donated today by Mr. and Mrs. Rick Todd in memory of their parents.
Vicar Placement Watch Party @ Pastorâs Home  Pastor and Emily warmly invite you to their home (136 Phoenix) on Monday, April 28th, at 6:30 PM for a Vicarage Placement Watch Party. Join us for hors d’oeuvres, games, and watching the commissioning of the next vicarage class. Lord willing, we’ll hear our church’s name and the name of our next Vicar! RSVPs are appreciated to assist with food preparation, but thereâs no need to bring extra food. Feel free to bring a beverage of your choice (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) and any yard or table-top games you think we may enjoy. Please RSVP @ pastorcockran@ielcth.org.
End of the Year! YPI will be wrapping up our formal school year activities on May 3rd at 5:00 pm at the Cracraftâs house with a cookout, campfire and games. We look forward to some impromptu summer activities as well as the Higher Things conference late in July. We are extremely grateful to the congregation for their continued support.
Do You Like To Count⊠We Need You! Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes after Divine Service on Sunday and wanted to get more involved? One important role is our Tellers. In the past few years, our number of Tellers had dwindled, and we need you! If you would like to volunteer for this important work, please contact Bev Christopher at bac3950@gmail.com or call the church office. Thanks!
Youth Confirmation Banquet Mark your calendars for May 18 immediately following Divine Service. Please join us in the celebration as we honor our confirmands, Aeryn Browne and Lillian Christ. Watch for future bulletin inserts to make your reservation.
Book Of Philemon 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. Pastor Weedon begins a study this week on the Book of Philemon. You can listen at your convenience at thewordendures.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 Easter
- Sunday School/Adult Bible Study, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Tuesday
- Campus Ministry Bible Study and Meal, 5:30 pm
Wednesday
- Catechesis 2025: Learning by Heart, 5:45 pm
Thursday
- Choir Practice, 6:45 pm
Saturday
- YPI Year End Celebration, 5:00 pm
Next Sunday   The Third Sunday of Easter
- Sunday School/Adult Bible Study, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Pastorâs Open Office Hours
- Wednesday, 4-5 pm
- Friday, 4-5 pm
