The Sunday of Jesus Healing an Officialâs Son
Michael Tide – Trinity XXI
20 October 2024
God Declares Us Righteous Unsheathing His Word Against All Evil
ââLet there be light,â and there was lightâ (Gen. 1:1â2:3). The Father speaks, and it is so. His Word accomplishes what it says. He created all things out of nothing through His Son by the power of the Holy Spirit. The Fatherâs creative Word became flesh in Jesus Christ, that He might restore fallen creation and save fallen man. To the nobleman whose son was deathly ill, Jesus says, âGo; your son will liveâ (John 4:46â54). And in the very hour Jesus spoke, the noblemanâs son was made well. The Word of Christ still accomplishes what it says. In baptism, absolution, and the Lordâs Supper, He declares His lifeâgiving forgiveness to you, and it is so. This saving Word of God is the sword of the Spirit by which you are able to fight off all the onslaughts of the devil (Eph. 6:10â17). âTherefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.â
Parish News
Altar Flowers donated by Mr. and Mrs. Jasen Gibbens in honor of Ezekiel Gibbensâ baptismal birthday.
Reformation Mittagessen October 27th after Divine Service. Bratwurst, sauerkraut, German potato salad, strudel and assorted salads and desserts are on the menu. Make your reservations and food donations on bulletin inserts. Check out the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board if you would like to volunteer to help.
Campus Ministry Bible Study/Dinner Tuesdays 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. Please sign up on the bulletin board outside the Parish office.
Catechesis 2024: Learning by Heart Every Wednesday evening 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.
Choir Rehearsal Thursday evenings at 6:45 p.m. We will also meet in the Loft at 10:00 am on the Sundays when the choir sings during Divine Service. Itâs not too late to join us! Please contact Colleen Davis at 812-878-1145, text or call, or email colleen.davis@indstate.edu for more info.
Lutheranism In the Public Square⌠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 topics include: The Movie âJoker Folie a Deux,â A Christian Response to Jordan Petersonâs Appeal with Young Men, The 50th Anniversary of the Walkout at Concordia Seminary, Hurricane Milton Relief Efforts and more. You can listen on-demand at issuesetc.org, the LPR mobile app, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomePod, TuneIn or a podcast provider.
This Week at Immanuel
Today  The Twenty-first Sunday after Trinity
- Sunday School, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Monday & Tuesday Pastor at District Meeting
Wednesday
- Catechesis 2024: Learning by Heart, 5:45 pm
Thursday
- Choir Rehearsal, 6:45 pm
Saturday
- Altar Guild Cleaning Day, 9:00 am
- Acolyte Training, 10:30 am
Next Sunday   Reformation Day (0bserved)
- Sunday School, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
- Reformation Mittagessen, 12:00 pm
Pastorâs Open Office Hours
- Wednesday, 4-5 pm
- Friday, 4-5 pm
