The Sunday of Jesus Weeping for Jerusalem
John Tide – Trinity 10
13 August 2023
Jesus Weeps for Jerusalem
Our Lord wept over Jerusalem for the destruction that would soon come upon her. For she did not recognize the time of God’s visitation in Christ, who had come to bring her peace (Luke 19:41–48). Through His prophets God had consistently called His people to turn from their deceit and false worship. “But My people do not know the judgments of the Lord” (Jer. 8:4–12). They sought to establish their own righteousness rather than receive Christ’s righteousness through faith (Rom. 9:30–10:4). So it was that God was in His temple to cleanse it, a precursor to the once-for-all cleansing from sin which He would accomplish in the temple of His own body on the cross. God grant us to know the things that make for our peace—His visitation in the Word and Sacraments—that by the Holy Spirit we may penitently confess “Jesus is Lord” (1 Cor. 12:1–11).
Parish News
Altar Flowers donated by Mr. and Mrs. Kris Wineinger in honor of Hannah and John’s baptismal birthdays.
OAF Meeting August 17 – 4:30 pm Open to any member who would like to help with events and socialization at Immanuel. I promise no one will be saddled with huge tasks. We’re needing people to assist with things. We will be reorganizing and prioritizing things to make it easier and more streamlined so your idea and suggestions and support are needed. Please come to offer your help. -Brad Cress
YPI Cookout and Swim Party – YPI familes are invited to a cookout and swim party at the Wineinger home on Saturday, August 26th from 4 – 8pm. This will be our first official event of the year. Bring suits, towels and a dish to share (A Sign Up Genius will be sent where you can sign up for a menu item)! We’re hoping to see lots of faces and kicking off the year with everyone! Contact Kristin Schulz with questions – 812-870-5834 (text or call) or email kjoy417@zohomail.com
Choir: Calling all vocalists and instrumentals! Colleen Davis will begin rehearsals in September. Please contact her at colleen.davis@indstate.edu or call her at 812-878-1145 if you are interested in joining the choir or playing an instrument.
Didache – Interested in learning more about the essentials of Lutheran doctrine and practice? Please join Pastor’s new series of instruction classes on Sunday afternoons. Both members and guests are invited to attend, with guests having the opportunity to become communicant members upon completion. (Note: in September we will continue but with a different regular time, according to the availability of regular August attendees).
Unanswered Bible Questions… Issues, Etc., a radio talk show and podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio, will have Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Brian Kachelmeier respond to your unanswered Bible questions. You can submit your question via email: talkback@issuesetc.org, Facebook: facebook.com/issuesetc, or the Issues, Etc. Comment Line: (618) 223-8382. You can listen to the interview at your convenience at issuesetc.org, the LPR mobile app and your favorite pod cast provider.
This Week at Immanuel
Today The Sunday of Jesus Weeping for Jerusalem
- Sunday School /Adult Bible Class, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30am
- Didache, 3:00 pm
Thursday
- OAF Meeting 4:30 pm
Next Sunday The Sunday the Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican
- Sunday School /Adult Bible Class, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30am
- Didache, 3:00 pm
Pastor’s Open Office Hours this Week
- Tuesday Walk with Pastor 1:30-2:30
- Wednesday 1:30-2:30
- Friday 1:30-2:30
