The Sunday of the Tree and Its Fruit – Trinity VIII
21 July 2024
Beware of False Prophets
âBeware of false prophets, who come to you in sheepâs clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolvesâ (Matt. 7:15). Deceit has its strength in masquerading as the truth. False prophets speak a vision of their own heart, not from the mouth of the Lord (Jer. 23:16â29). They deny the judgment of the Lord, speaking peace to the unrepentant, when in truth there is condemnation and wrath. âYou will recognize them by their fruitsâ (Matt. 7:20). The âfruitsâ of a true prophet are not outward righteousness or success but faithfulness in proclaiming the Word of the Lord. This is the will of the Father in heaven, that pastors take heed to the flock, the Fatherâs adopted ones (Rom. 8:12â17), warning them against the wolves and their lies, and shepherding the Church of God which He purchased with His own blood (Acts 20:27â38). For indeed, the cross is that good tree bearing good fruitânamely, the body and blood of Christ, given and shed for you for the forgiveness of sins.
Parish News
Altar Flowers donated today to the Glory of God by Mr. and Mrs. Rick Todd.
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 add your name and phone number to the signup sheet in the Narthex.
Brat Trot Calling all volunteers⌠our steering committee needs you! Itâs 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 Hauteâs 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.
Looking Forward to Sunday Morning⌠Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show and podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. You can listen to weekly studies of the Biblical texts, prayers and hymns of the day. Pastor Sean Daenzer of LCMS Worship leads us through the three-year lectionary. Pastor Will Weedon of âThe Word of the Lord Endures Foreverâ leads us through the one-year lectionary. You can listen at your convenience at issuesetc.org, the LPR mobile app, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomePod, TuneIn or a podcast provider.
Lost and Found  Please check the lost and found tote in the back hallway. After two weeks, these items will be donated to a worthy cause.
This Week at Immanuel
Today  The Eighth Sunday after Trinity
- Sunday School/Adult Bible Study, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Tuesday
- Didache, 5:30 pm
Next Sunday   The Nineth Sunday after Trinity
- Sunday School /Adult Bible Class, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Pastorâs Open Office Hours
- Wednesday, 4:30-5:30 pm
- Friday, 4:30-5:30 pm  Â
