The Sunday of Jesus Healing the Paralytic
Michael TideĀ – Trinity XIX
06 October 2024
Jesusā Incarnation Secures for Us Life, Forgiveness, and Healing
The Lord does not require us to ascend to Him; in mercy He descends to us (Gen. 28:10ā17). The ladder in Jacobās dream was not for climbing; it was the means by which the Lord came to bless Jacob. This event finds its fulfillment in Christ who descended from His throne to save and bless us. By His incarnation He is the eternal bridge between heaven and earth. āThe Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sinsā (Matt. 9:1ā8). The Lord was present in the flesh to absolve the paralytic. Jesus also healed and restored this manās body. āFor where there is forgiveness of sins, there is also life and salvationā (Small Catechism). The Lord still has power on earth to forgive sins. In holy absolution He raises up the new man (Eph. 4:22ā28) and bestows the healing medicine which will bring about our resurrection on the Last Day. Thus we say with Jacob, āThis is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven!ā (Gen. 28:17)
Parish News
Altar Flowers donated to the Glory of God by Mr. and Mrs. Jim Haas.
8th Annual Brat Trot 5k/Beer Challenge, Saturday, October 12.Ā You wonāt want to miss this awesome event hosted by Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church! The Brat Trot has two awesome 5k runs through Terre Haute’s historic brewing district (the beer challenge 5k and regular 5k) and a 1-mile fun run for you to choose from! Register at https://runsignup.com/…/IN/TerreHaute/TerreHauteBratTrot5k.Ā Want to participate but not a runner? Check out the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board to volunteer!
Campus Ministry Bible Study/Dinner Tuesdays at 5:30 pm.Ā All college students are welcome to attend.Ā We are excited to continue this tradition of welcoming college students here at Immanuel!Ā Members, please consider bringing a meal. Please sign up on the bulletin board outside the Parish office.
Catechesis 2024: Learning by HeartĀ 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.Ā We will also meet in the Loft at 10:00 am on the Sundays when the choir sings during Divine Service.Ā Itās 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.
Your Comprehensive Source for News, Information & Truthā¦ Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show and podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken.Ā This weekās topics are: Pro-Child Politics & Race, Using Legal Reasoning with Unbelievers, The Minor Prophets Haggai & Malachi, Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts and more.Ā You can listen at on-demand at issuesetc.org, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomePod, TuneIn, the LPR mobile app and a podcast provider.
This Week at Immanuel
TodayĀ Ā The Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity
- Sunday School, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Tuesday
- Immanuel Book Club, 10:00 am
- Campus Ministry Bible Study/Meal, 5:30 pm
Wednesday
- Catechesis 2024: Learning by Heart, 5:45 pm
Thursday
- Choir Rehearsal, 6:45 pm
Friday
- Westminster Bible Study, 1:30 pm
Saturday
- 8th Annual Brat Trot, 8:00 am
Next Sunday Ā Ā The Twentieth Sunday after Trinity
- Sunday School & Second Sunday Snacks, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Pastorās Open Office Hours
- Wednesday, 4-5 pm
- Friday, 4-5 pm
