The Sunday of the Rich Man and Lazarus – Trinity I
02 June 2024
Faith Trusts in Christ for Life Eternal
When the beggar Lazarus died, he was carried by the angels to Abraham’s bosom. For he was truly Abraham’s seed. Like Abraham, he believed in the Lord, and the Lord “counted it to him as righteousness” (Gen. 15:6). The name Lazarus means “God is my help.” The unnamed rich man, on the other hand, did not love and trust in God. For he evidently cared little for the beggar at his gate. And “he who does not love his brother whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen” (1 John 4:20). He who loved and trusted in possessions and prestige died and was in torments in Hades (Luke 16:19–31). Repentance and faith are worked only through Moses and the prophets—that is, the Word of God, for it points us to Christ. Only through His death and resurrection are we brought the comfort of life everlasting.
Parish News
Altar Flowers donated today by Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Stallings in honor of our 18th wedding anniversary.
The Resurrection Garden in memory of Gay Meyer is in full bloom and joyfully greets us each Sunday as we enter to hear the word of God. Immanuel will host an Earthly Goods Sale on June 15 and 16 to benefit the beautification and care needed of the garden for years to come. See bulletin insert for more details. We are encouraging continued contributions to the Resurrection Garden in memory and honor of Gay. Donations can be mailed directly to Immanuel. Please indicate Resurrection Garden to help us keep track of these contributions. Thank you for your support. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
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.
Change for Life Bottle Campaign Crisis Pregnancy Center would like to thank you for faithfully supporting them throughout the years! The proceeds from this campaign are used to purchase the port-a-cribs, toddler beds, baby monitors and car seats that CPC clients earn through the Encouraging Parents Together Program. Please pick up your baby bottle in the Parish Center and return it on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 16th. As always, thank you for your loving support of the CPC.
Sacred Music For The World… Lutheran Public Radio streams the best of the Church’s music for the past 2,000 years. You can listen 24/7 at lutheranpublicradio.org, TuneIn, Amazon Echo, Google Home, Apple HomePod and the Lutheran Public Radio mobile app.
This Week at Immanuel
Today The First Sunday after Trinity
- Sunday School/Adult Bible Study, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Tuesday
- Adult Didache Class, 5:30 pm
Next Sunday The Second 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
