The Sunday of the Feeding of the 4,000 – Trinity VII
14 July 2024
Jesus Restores Paradise and Feeds Us Freely
In the Garden of Eden, our first parents received food freely from the gracious hand of God, apart from any burdensome work (Gen 2:7–17). But after the fall, food would be received only through toil and labor. The curse declared, “By the sweat of your face you shall eat bread, till you return to the ground . . .” (Gen. 3:19). In other words, “The wages of sin is death” (Rom. 6:23). But into this wilderness world came Jesus the Messiah to restore creation. Having compassion on the weary multitudes, He renewed the bounty of Eden on the third day, freely granting an abundance of bread to the 4,000 (Mark 8:1–9). So also our Lord Jesus, having endured the burden of our sin, was raised on the third day to bring us back to Paradise. He now miraculously turns the bread of death into the Bread of Life in the Sacrament, giving you His very body and blood for your forgiveness. For “the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Rom. 6:23).
Parish News
Altar Flowers donated today to the Glory of God by Ms. Beverly Christopher.
Didache – Interested in learning more about the essentials of Lutheran doctrine and practice? It’s not too late to join Pastor’s adult instruction class Tuesday evenings at 5:30 pm. Both members and guests are invited to attend, with guests having the opportunity to become communicant members upon completion.
Moving Day Pastor has closed on his new home and he needs your help! Moving Day will be Saturday, August 3. Please contact the church office at 812-232-4972 or speak to Pastor if you are willing to help.
Brat Trot Calling all volunteers… our steering committee needs you! It’s time again to begin planning our 8th Annual Brat Brat/Beer Challenge. This event is a great outreach to our community and also shines a spotlight on Terre Haute’s Historic Brewing District and our beloved Farrington Grove historic neighborhood. Please contact Brad Cress at bcress@ma.rr.com or call the church office at 812-232-4972.
Equipping the Priesthood of All Believers… 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 teachings include: The Scopes Monkey Trial, Liturgy as Discipleship, Jesus Feeding the Five Thousand, A Tree and Its Fruit, The Destiny of the Righteous in the Book of Psalms and more. You can listen at your convenience at issuesetc.org, the LPR mobile app, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomePod, TuneIn or a podcast provider.
This Week at Immanuel
Today The Seventh Sunday after Trinity
- Sunday School/Adult Bible Study, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Tuesday
- Didache, 5:30 pm
Next Sunday The Eighth Sunday after Trinity
- Sunday School /Adult Bible Class, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Pastor’s Open Office Hours
- Wednesday, 4:30-5:30 pm
- Friday, 4:30-5:30 pm
