The Third Sunday in Advent (Gaudete)
15 December 2024
John the Baptizer Prepares the Way for the Lord
The voice of the Baptizer cried out in the wilderness: “Prepare the way of the Lord . . .” (Isa. 40:1). John called the people to be made ready for the Messiah’s coming through repentance, for “all flesh is grass” (Isa. 40:6). Now He asks from prison, “Are you the one who is to come . . .?” (Matt. 11:2). Jesus’ works bear witness that He is. The sick are made well; the dead are raised, and the poor have the Gospel preached to them. Their iniquity is pardoned; they have received from the Lord’s hand double forgiveness for all their sins. The “stewards of the mysteries of God” (1 Cor. 4:1) still deliver Christ’s overflowing forgiveness to the poor in spirit, comforting God’s people with the word of the Gospel which stands forever. This Gospel produces rejoicing among all those who believe.
Parish News
Altar Flowers donated today by Mr. and Mrs. Terry Gibbens in honor of our wedding anniversary.
Weihnachtsvesper Join us today at 4:00 pm for our annual Weihnachtsvesper Service. We will host our guests after service to a reception with authentic German treats and even German coffee. If you would like to help or donate treats, please speak with Kara Cress or Leslie Bilyeu.
Catechesis 2024: Learning by Heart In December, our Wednesday evening worship and catechesis will begin at 5:15 to accommodate our Advent Midweek Prayer Service and Meal. Please plan to join us in the Sanctuary!
Advent Midweek Evening Prayer and Meal Please join us on Wednesday evenings for this special time of worship and fellowship as we prayerfully prepare ourselves for The Nativity of Our Lord. Meal begins at 5:45 with Evening Prayer beginning at 7:00 pm. Our theme for December 18 is Italian Night. Please RSVP on the bulletin insert.
Choir Rehearsal 6:45 p.m. We will also meet in the Loft at 10:00 am on those Sundays when the choir sings during Divine Service. Please contact Colleen Davis at 812-878-1145 or email colleen.davis@indstate.edu if you have any questions.
2025 Altar Flowers Chart on the table in the Narthex. Please print clearly to sign up for the dates you would like to donate flowers and, if you wish, a designation “in memory of” or “in honor of” a person or occasion.
Truth, Goodness & Beauty… Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show and podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. This week’s topics include: The Movie “Gladiator II,” The Hymn “May God Bestow on Us His Grace,” Roman Catholicism & Indulgences, Mary Visits Elizabeth, The Testimony of John the Baptist and more. You can listen on-demand at issuesetc.org, the LPR mobile app, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomePod, TuneIn or a podcast provider.
This Week at Immanuel
Today The Third Sunday in Advent – Gaudete
- Sunday School, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Weihnachtsvesper
- Vespers Service, 4:00 pm
Tuesday
- Campus Ministry Bible Study/Dinner, 5:30 pm
Wednesday
- Catechesis 2024: Learning by Heart, 5:15 pm
- Advent Midweek Meal, 5:45 pm
- Evening Prayer Service, 7:00 pm
Thursday
- Choir Rehearsal, 6:45 pm
Next Sunday The Fourth Sunday In Advent- Rorate Coeli
- Sunday School, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Pastor’s Open Office Hours
- Wednesday, 4-5pm
- Friday, 4-5pm
