Third Sunday after Trinity
20 June 2021
Jesus Receives Sinners
âThis man receives sinners and eats with themâ (St. Luke 15.2). The Phariseesâ statement of judgment against Jesus is in fact a proclamation of Gospel truth. For our God is one who delights in mercy, who casts all our sins into the depths of the sea through the cross (Micah 7.18â20). âChrist Jesus came into the world to save sinnersâ (1 Timothy 1.15). Those who refuse to be counted as sinners also refuse Jesus who came only for sinners. Let us therefore be on guard against selfârighteously trusting in our own merits. âHumble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time He may exalt youâ (1 Peter 5.6). Rejoice that Jesus receives sinners like us and that He still sits at table with us in the Holy Supper, bestowing His forgiveness and life.
Parish News
Altar Flowers  are given to the glory of God by Rev. Philip Meyer in memory of Gay Meyer.
Volunteers are needed for altar flowers for July 4 and December 12. Please sign up on the chart in the Narthex.
Adult Bible Class  meets every Sunday at 9am in the Parish Center, studying St. Luke 7.
Summer Sunday School  Thank you to many volunteers who signed up to teach summer Sunday School classes! Parents, bring your children to Sunday School to learn Godâs Word, and to Divine Service to hear the Gospel proclaimed, to pray, praise, and give thanks to God for His blessings given them.
Thank You  to those who helped with Vacation Bible School last week: Donna Busch, Amy Cracraft, Janet Crucitti, Ted Czanderna, Joe and Emily Eckardt, Stacy Gibbens, Vicar Harris, Georgianna Milner, Kantor Schultz, Marsha Stewart, Gabby Stolfe, Karie Sutton, Jodi Tate, Becky Wiesneth, and Erin and Hannah Wineinger.Â
Traveling over the Summer? No problem! Electronic giving is now available at Immanuel. Visit our website at https://www.ielcth.org/give/ or download the GivePlus Mobile App and set up a one time or recurring gift. Simple and secure giving electronically with your mobile device or computer.
Mark Your Calendar  to attend Divine Service for upcoming Feast Days at 10:30am: Thursday, June 24: Nativity of St. John the Baptizer; Tuesday, June 29: St. Peter and St. Paul, Apostles; and Friday, July 2: The Visitation.
The Nativity of St. John the BaptizerâJune 24
The lessons are Isaiah 40.1-6; Acts 13.13-26; and St. Luke 1.57-80. Collect of the Day: O Lord God, heavenly Father, who through Thy servant John the Baptizer didst bear witness that Jesus Christ is the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world, and that all who believe in Him shall inherit eternal life, we humbly pray Thee to enlighten us by Thy Holy Spirit that we may at all times find comfort and joy in this witness, continue steadfast in the true faith, and at last with all believers attain unto eternal life; through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our LordâŚ
Prepare for Next Sunday
Genesis 50.15-21; Romans 8.18-23; St. Luke 6.36-42
Hymns: 954 â 696 â TLH 321 â 500 â 960 â 544 â 656
Order of Daily Prayer
L Make haste, O X God, to deliver me.
R Make haste to help me, O Lord.
    Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit;
    as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen. Alleluia!
Psalm 9
Scripture Readings:
 [S] from Divine Service
 [M] Acts 21.1-39; 1 Samuel 2.1-21
 [T] Acts 21.40â22.29; 1 Samuel 3.1-21
 [W] Acts 22.30â23.35; 1 Samuel 4.1-22
 [Th]Acts 24.1-27; 1 Samuel 5.1-12
 [F] Acts 25.1-27; 1 Samuel 7.1-17
 [S] Acts 26.1-32; 1 Samuel 8.1-22
Hymn of the Day or Month I Trust, O Christ, in You Alone (972, bulletin)
Catechism (bulletin)
Apostlesâ Creed
Kyrie: L Lord, have mercy upon us;Â R Christ, have mercy upon us; Lord, have mercy upon us.
Our Father
Collect of the Day (bulletin)
Lutherâs Morning or Evening Prayer
L Bless we the Lord. R Thanks be to God.
