Sunday of The Man Healed on the Sabbath
and the Parable of the Wedding Feast
Lawrence Tide – Trinity XVII
22 September 2024
Whoever Humbles Himself Will Be Exalted
“Do not put yourself forward in the king’s presence” (Prov. 25:6–14). Rather, take the lowest position at the table. Humble yourself before Him. For your place is not for you to take but for Him to give. Conduct yourself with all lowliness and gentleness, bearing with one another in love (Eph. 4:1–6), that the King may give you glory in the presence of those at the table with you. “For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted” (Luke 14:1–11). Is this not the way of Christ? He is the one who took the lowest place, who humbled Himself even to the point of death for us. He is now exalted to the highest place at the right hand of the Father that penitent believers may be exalted together with Him in the resurrection. To the humble at His Supper He says, “Friend, move up higher,” giving you His very body and blood for your forgiveness that you may ascend to take part in the great wedding feast which has no end.
Parish News
Altar Flowers donated today Mr. and Mrs. Cale Bays in memory of Aiden Bays.
YPI Apple Fundraiser It’s that time of year again! YPI will be picking apples from Anderson Orchard as a fundraiser toward next year’s Higher Things conference as well as other events. Order forms will be available in the office and in the bulletin. Orders must be placed before noon today.
YPI Apple Strudel Apple strudels are now available for order. Strudels will cost $15 each. The strudels will be frozen and ready for pick up on Sunday, September 28th. Funds raised benefit YPI. To guarantee a strudel made to your preferences, orders must be placed before Saturday, September 27th on the bulletin insert or by calling the church office.
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. It’s 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.
This Week at Immanuel
Today The Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity
- Sunday School, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
- YPI Apple Picking Fundraiser, 12:00 pm
- Didache, 2:00 pm
Tuesday
- Campus Ministry Bible Study/Meal, 5:30 pm
Wednesday
- Catechesis 2024: Learning by Heart, 5:45 pm
Thursday
- Choir Rehearsal, 6:45 pm
Saturday
- YPI Strudel Making, 9:00 am
Next Sunday St. Michael and All Angels
- Sunday School, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Pastor’s Open Office Hours
- Wednesday, 4-5 pm
- Friday, 4-5 pm
