The Sunday of The Resurrection at Nain
Lawrence Tide – Trinity XVI
24 September 2023
Jesus Calls forth Life from Death
A large funeral procession carrying the only son of a widow is confronted by another large procession, Jesus and His followers. Death and Life meet face to face at the gate of the city (Luke 7:11–17). Filled with compassion, Jesus comes into direct contact with our mortality in order to overcome it. He touches the coffin and speaks His creative words of life, “Young man, I say to you, arise.” Jesus does what is neither expected nor requested. For through Christ, God the Father “is able to do far more abundantly than all we ask or think” (Eph. 3:14–21). Jesus bore our death in His body that we may share in His resurrection. Even as Elijah stretched himself out three times over the Zarephath woman’s son (2 Kings 17:17–24), God stretched Himself out over us in the threefold application of His name in the baptismal water, breathing new and everlasting life into us. “To Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.”
Parish News
Altar Flowers donated to the Glory of God by Mr. & Mrs. Rick Todd.
St. Michael and All Angels Divine Service Friday, September 29 at 5:00 pm. The Divine Service includes the Blessing of the Nursery Roll. Parents and relatives with children age 4 and under are invited and encouraged to bring their child forward for the blessing, as we implore God to continue His gracious love and protection for our children.
YPI Apple Fundraiser. It’s that time again! The Young People of Immanuel will be picking apples after Divine Service today. For pricing details and to make your order, please see the bulletin insert or click this link https://forms.gle/DvKfrNrTa6bhFbQ2A . Payment may be turned in to the church office (remember to label your payment) or paid at time of pick up. Thanks for continuing to support our YPI!
Campus Ministry Bible Study/Dinner Tuesday evenings 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 check the bulletin board to sign up to bring a meal.
It’s Strudel Time!!!!! YPI will be making strudels on Saturday, September 30. To order your strudels for your Reformation and Christmas holiday meals or just your own delicious treat, please see the bulletin insert or click this link https://forms.gle/9uQTAm8r1ocS1uYq9! Payment may be tendered at time of pick up or turned in to the church office (remember to label your payment).
Help is still needed to run the iPad! If you are a communicant member age 18 years or older please consider volunteering to run the iPad playing the organ for our services. The sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board outside the parish office. For more details, speak to Kris Wineinger in person or contact him at wineingerkris@yahoo.com.
This Week at Immanuel
Today The Sunday of the Resurrection of Nain
- Sunday School /Adult Bible Class, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
- YPI Apple Picking, 12:00 pm
Tuesday
- Didache, 5:30 pm
- Campus Ministry Bible Study, 5:30 pm
Saturday
- Youth Catechesis, 9:00 am
- YPI Strudel Making, 10:30 am
Next Sunday The Sunday of the Man Healed on the Sabbath
- Sunday School /Adult Bible Class, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Pastor’s Open Office Hours This Week:
Walk w/Pastor Tues 1:30 pm
Wed and Fri 1:30-2:30pm
