The Sunday of the Wedding Garment
Michael Tide – Trinity XX
13 October 2024
Jesus Invites Us to His Wedding Feast to Receive Abundant Righteousness
The Holy Spirit sounds forth the Gospel call: “See, I have prepared my dinner … Come to the wedding feast” (Matt. 22:1–14). But many reject this invitation in favor of worldly pursuits. And so the call goes out to others, both the good and the bad. For the wedding invitation is not based on the qualifications of those invited but on the basis of the merits and work of Christ. The feast is free: “He who has no money, come, buy and eat … delight yourselves in rich food.” (Is. 55:1–9). Those rejecting the Spirit’s work shall experience God’s wrath and judgment. Those who are not clothed in Christ’s righteousness shall be cast into outer darkness where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Let us therefore seek the Lord while He may be found, for He will have mercy upon us. Let us redeem the time, being filled with the Spirit, giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ (Eph 5:15–21).
Parish News
Altar Flowers donated by Mr. and Mrs. Eric Crucitti in honor of their 31st wedding anniversary.
Reformation Mittagessen October 27th after Divine Service. Bratwurst, sauerkraut, German potato salad, strudel and assorted salads and desserts are on the menu. Make your reservations and food donations on bulletin inserts. Check out the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board if you would like to volunteer to help.
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.
1 Timothy Bible Study… The Word of the Lord Endures Forever is a daily 15-minute verse-by-verse Bible study produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Will Weedon. Pastor Weedon recently started a study on 1 Timothy. You can listen at your convenience at thewordendures.org, the LPR mobile app, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomePod, TuneIn or a podcast provider.
This Week at Immanuel
Today The Twentieth Sunday after Trinity
- Sunday School & Second Sunday Snacks, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
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 Fall Fun Bonfire @ Schulz’s, 6:00 pm
Next Sunday The Twenty-first Sunday after Trinity
- Sunday School, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Pastor’s Open Office Hours
- Wednesday, 4-5 pm
- Friday, 4-5 pm
