Sunday of Avoiding Earthly Cares
Lawrence Tide – Trinity XV
08 September 2024
Anxious Bondage vs. Confident Trust
“You cannot serve God and money” (Matt. 6:24–34), for they require two contrary forms of service. Worry is the worship given to the false god of mammon, an unbelieving anxiousness and focus on the things of this world. Faith is the worship of the true God, a confident trust that He is a loving Father who will care for all of our needs in both body and soul. The widow of Zarephath served God— that is, she believed the word of the Lord spoken by Elijah that the bin of flour would not be used up nor would the jar of oil run dry (1 Kings 17:8–16). He who feeds the birds and clothes the flowers will certainly provide for our daily needs. For He has already provided for our eternal needs, clothing us with Christ’s righteousness in Baptism and feeding us His body and blood for our forgiveness. With such confidence we are liberated from worry and freed to do good with our material resources, especially to those who are of the household of faith (Gal. 5:25–6:10).
Parish News
Altar Flowers donated today Mr. and Mrs. Jasen Gibbens in honor of Quinten and Nyla Clay’s baptismal birthdays.
Catechesis 2024: Learning by Heart Every Wednesday at 5:45pm, we invite all young learners of the congregation (particularly ages 5 and up) and their parents for an hour of worship and catechesis! We will work together to learn by heart the six chief parts of the Catechism. Have you already attended catechesis in the past? Feel free to join for a refresher! Secret Pal volunteers for our new catechumens will also be needed. Both men and women are encouraged to participate. Contact Pastor for more details.
Church Picnic Saturday, September 21, 12:00-3:00 pm. Deming Park, UTE Shelter. Join us for fun, food, and fellowship! Check out the bulletin insert for more details and to make your reservation.
Campus Ministry Bible Study/Dinner Our campus ministry will be starting up on Tuesdays beginning September 10 at 5:30 pm. All college students are welcome to attend. We are excited to continue this tradition of welcoming college students here at Immanuel! Members, please consider bringing a meal. You will find the sign up sheet in the Narthex.
Volunteers Needed: We are starting to gather the choir together for the Fall. The tentative rehearsal time for this year is on Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. On Sundays when the choir sings during Divine Service, we will meet in the Loft at 10:00 am. If you would like to join us or have any questions, please contact Colleen Davis at 812-878-1145, text or call, or email colleen.davis@indstate.edu.
YPI Apple Fundraiser It’s that time of year! YPI will once again be picking apples from Anderson Orchard as a fundraiser toward next year’s Higher Things conference as well as other events. Order forms will be available in the office and in the bulletin. Orders must be placed on or before September 22nd.
YPI Apple Strudel Apple strudel will be available for order next week. Strudels will cost $15 each. To guarantee a strudel made to your preferences, orders must be placed before Saturday, September 27th. Forms will be available in the bulletin and in the office. The strudels will be frozen and ready for pick up on Sunday, September 28th.
This Week at Immanuel
Today The Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity
- Sunday School Rally Day/Second Sunday Snacks, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
- Didache, 5:30 pm
Tuesday
- Immanuel Book Club, 10:00 am
- Campus Ministry Bible Study/Meal, 5:30 pm
Wednesday
- Catechesis 2024: Learning by Heart, 5:45 pm
Friday
- Westminster Bible Study, 1:30 pm
Next Sunday The Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity
- Sunday School, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
- Didache, 2:00 pm
Pastor’s Open Office Hours
- Wednesday, 4-5 pm
- Friday, 4-5 pm
