The Sunday of the Abomination of Desolation
All Saints Tide – Trinity XXV
17 November 2024
Faith Comes By Hearing the Word of Christ
“The kingdom of God is not coming with signs to be observed” (Luke 17:20). You must use your ears and not your eyes. For God’s kingdom in this world is one of faith, and faith comes by hearing the Word of Christ. The people of Israel, however, wanted to walk not by faith but by sight. When Moses delayed in coming down the mountain, they decided to make a visible god for themselves, the golden calf (Ex. 32:1). Upon such faithless and false worshipers God’s judgment comes. Only on the Last Day will our faith be turned to sight. “For as the lightning comes from the east and shines as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man” (Matt. 24:27). The Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, and He will gather His people to Himself, both the living and the dead. In a world in which our days are few and full of trouble (Job 14:1), let us comfort one another with these words of the resurrection and the coming of our Lord Jesus.
Parish News
Altar Flowers donated by Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hayne in honor of their 58th wedding anniversary.
Christmas Poinsettia Order Form is on the table in the Narthex. Poinsettias are $11. Please write your name under “donated by” and, if you would like, the name of a person you would like to remember or honor. The deadline for poinsettia orders is today.
Notice: Church office will be closed November 28 and 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Campus Ministry Bible Study/Dinner cancelled this week and next. We will resume on December 3.
Catechesis 2024: Learning by Heart Please join us every Wednesday evening at 5:45 pm as we gather with our young learners and their parents for an hour of worship and catechesis!
Advent Midweek Evening Prayer and Meal Please join us on Wednesday, December 4, 11, and 18 for this special time of worship and fellowship as we prayerfully prepare ourselves for The Nativity of Our Lord. Meal begins at 5:45 with Evening Prayer beginning at 7:00 pm. See future bulletin inserts for more information.
Annual Congregational Assembly and Casual Planning Meeting December 8 at 12:00 pm. Please see upcoming bulletin insert for additional information.
Sunday School Volunteers We are thankful for the opportunity to impart Christ to the children each Sunday during Sunday School, and we’re seeking additional volunteers. If you are willing and able, your help would be a tremendous blessing. If interested, please contact Pastor.
Myths About Lutheranism Series… Lutherans follow Martin Luther; Luther didn’t go far enough; Lutherans don’t have the Holy Spirit. Issues, Etc., a radio talk show and podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL, is doing a series with Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller on debunking popular myths about Lutheranism. You can listen at issuesetc.org/lutheranmyths.
This Week at Immanuel
Today The Twenty-fifth Sunday after Trinity
- Sunday School, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Wednesday
- Catechesis 2024: Learning by Heart, 5:45 pm
Thursday
- Choir Rehearsal, 6:45 pm
Next Sunday The Last Sunday of the Church Year
- Sunday School, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Pastor’s Open Office Hours
- Wednesday, 4-5 pm
- Friday, 4-5 pm
