Sunday of the Parable of theĀ Pharisee and the Publican – Trinity XI
11 August 2024
The Lord Lifts Up the Lowly
āAnd the Lord had regard for Abel and his offering, but for Cain and his offering he had no regardā (Gen. 4:1ā15). For unlike Abel, Cainās offering did not proceed from a heart that revered and trusted in the Lord. Thus, the lowly tax collector who prayed, āGod, be merciful to me, a sinner!ā was the one who went down to his house justified before God, not the respectable, outwardly righteous Pharisee who trusted in himself and his own good living (Luke 18:9ā14). āFor by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boastā (Eph. 2:1ā10). The one who penitently despairs of his own righteousness and relies completely on the atoning mercy of God in Christ is the one who is declared righteous. For Christ died for our sins and rose again the third day (1 Cor. 15:1ā10). Therefore, āeveryone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.ā
Parish News
Altar Flowers donated today by Mr. & Mrs. Kris Wineinger in honor of Hannah and Johnās baptismal birthdays.
Catechesis Roundtable As we strive to relate the history of catechesis and Confirmation to our 21st century context, Pastor Cockran invites you to the Parish Center on August 14 at 5:30 pm for deeper discussions on this topic. Letās explore, clarify, pray, and better define āwhat itās going to beā among us. See you there!
Immanuel Book Club Join us this Tuesday, August 13 at 10:00 am for delicious snacks and a lively discussion of our monthly book choice. In August, we will be reading Beekeeperās Apprentice by Laurie R. King.
Brat TrotĀ Calling all volunteersā¦ our steering committee needs you! Itās time again to begin planning our 8th Annual Brat Trot/Beer Challenge. This event is a great outreach to our community and also shines a spotlight on Terre Hauteās Historic Brewing District and our beloved Farrington Grove historic neighborhood.Ā Please contact Brad Cress at bcress@ma.rr.com or call the church office at 812-232-4972.
Lutheran Identity Seriesā¦ How has God the Holy Spirit sustained the Lutheran confession during persecution, wars, false teachings and cultural accommodation?Ā Issues, Etc., a radio talk show and podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL, recently interviewed Dr. Gene Edward Veith, author of the new book āEmbracing Your Lutheran Identity.āĀ You can listen to this multi-part series at issuesetc.org/lutheranidentity.
This Week at Immanuel
TodayĀ Ā The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity
- Sunday School/Adult Bible Study, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Tuesday
- Immanuel Book Club, 10:00 am
- Didache, 5:30 pm
Wednesday
- Catechesis Roundtable, 5:30 pm
Next Sunday Ā Ā The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity
- Sunday School /Adult Bible Class, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Pastorās Open Office Hours
- Wednesday, 4:30-5:30 pm
- Friday, 4:30-5:30 pmĀ Ā Ā
