Parish News for The Sixth Sunday of Easter

The Sixth Sunday of Easter (Rogate)

14 May 2023

The Father Answers Our Prayers Because of Jesus

“Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you” (John 16:23). To pray in Jesus’ name is to pray as one who has been baptized. For it is in the water that He put His name upon you, claiming you as His own, making you a son of God with access to the Father. By His incarnation and crucifixion, our Lord Jesus broke through the barrier of sin which separated us from God, opening a portal to the Father. To pray in Jesus’ name is to pray with faith in Him as the one Mediator between God and men, who gave Himself a ransom for all (1 Tim. 2:1–6). Like Moses in the wilderness, Jesus is our go-between and intercessor before the throne of heaven. He was lifted up for us on the cross that we might be saved and restored to fellowship with the Father (Num. 21:4–9). Looking into this perfect teaching of liberty (James 1:22–27) we pray with boldness and confidence as dear children of God.

Parish News

Altar Flowers donated by Mr. and Mrs. John Schulz in honor of Noah Schulz’s baptismal birthday on May 6.

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.  

VBS Sunday 15-Minute Meetings – VBS will be held this year Tuesday, June 13, 2023 through Thursday, June 15, 2023. Only 4 weeks left! Interested in helping? We need you!  Please join us in the Fellowship Center on Sundays after Divine Service for a structured 15-minutes quick status update meeting. Once Pastor arrives from the receiving line, he will set a timer, begin the meeting, and promises to conclude after precisely 15 minutes, if not before! See you there!

Calling All Summer Sunday School Teachers!  Please consider teaching a week or two over the summer to give a well-deserved break to our Sunday School teachers. Sign up sheet on the bulletin board outside the church office.

Help Needed   We will be taking down the Easter banners and pew torches on May 21 immediately following Divine Service. Please consider staying for a few minutes after to help us. Many hands make light work!

Terre Haute Womens Club Shoe Bus   Collection of socks for the shoe bus will continue through the end of May.  Please place new socks in the box in the Narthex.  Thanks!

The Light Of God’s Word In A World Of Darkness… 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 teachings include: The Ascension of Christ, The Movie “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” The Hymn “Christ Is the World’s Redeemer,” Responding to Unanswered Bible Questions and more.  You can listen on-demand at issuesetc.org, the LPR mobile app and your favorite podcast provider.

Running the iPad is so easy!  We could use a few more communicant members age 18 years or older 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 Sixth Sunday of Easter

• Sunday School /Adult Bible Class, 9:00 am
• Divine Service, 10:30am

Next Sunday  The Ascension of Our Lord (Observed)

• Sunday School /Adult Bible Class, 9:00 am
• Divine Service, 10:30am