The Transfiguration of Our Lord
09 February 2025
Jesus Is Transfigured and Manifests His Glory
The Lord appeared to Moses in the light of the burning bush (Ex. 3:1–14). Later Moses’ face would shine with the light of God’s glory when he came down from Mount Sinai (Ex. 34:29–35). At the Transfiguration, Moses and Elijah appeared with the One who is the Light of Light Himself (Matt. 17:1–9). Jesus’ glory as God shines with brilliant splendor in and through His human nature. By this epiphany, our Lord confirmed the prophetic word (2 Pet. 1:16–21), revealing that He is the fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. He manifested His majesty as the eternal Son of the Father, and He wonderfully foreshowed our adoption as sons (Collect). We who have been baptized into Christ’s body are given a glimpse of the glory that we will share with Him in the resurrection on the Last Day.
Parish News
Altar Flowers donated today by Mr. and Mrs. Jasen Gibbens in honor of Hudson Bere’s baptism.
Souper Bowl Sunday Soups, Savory & Sweet Sale today immediately following Divine Service. Whether you’re in it for the Game, Commercials or the Half Time Show, we’ve got you covered! Stop by the Parish Center and tackle all your game day cravings to go! See bulletin insert for more details.
Campus Ministry Bible Study/Dinner Tuesdays at 5:30 pm. All college students are welcome to attend. Members, we need you!!! Please sign up on the bulletin board outside of the church office and bring a meal. We have 4-7 college students every week and they really appreciate the home-cooked meals!
Choir It’s not too late to join us! Rehearsal is Thursday evenings at 6:45 pm and 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.
The Altar Flowers Chart is now posted on the bulletin board in the Narthex. There are still several opportunities to donate altar flowers. Please print clearly on 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. (Optional)
Ash Wednesday Divine Service will be held on March 5, 2025 at 7:00 pm with imposition of ashes beginning at 6:45 pm. Please join us after Divine Service for our “hot cross” buns reception.
The Promises of God in Scripture Series… How do you know if a promise in the Bible is for you? Issues, Etc., a radio talk show and podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL, is doing a series on The Promises of God with Pastor Will Weedon of “The Word of the Lord Endures Forever.” You can listen to this series at issuesetc.org/godspromises.
This Week at Immanuel
Today The Transfiguration of Our Lord
- Sunday School, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
- Souper Bowl Sunday Soups, Savory & Sweet Sale, 12:00 pm
Tuesday
- Pastor at Circuit Winkle
- Campus Ministry Bible Study/Dinner, 5:30 pm
Wednesday
- Youth Catechesis, 5:45 pm
Thursday
- Choir Rehearsal, 6:45 pm
Friday
- Westminster Bible Study, 1:30 pm
Next Sunday Septuagesima
- Sunday School, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Pastor’s Open Office Hours
- Wednesday, 4-5 pm
- Friday, 4-5 pm
