Fourth Sunday Of Easter
(Jubilate)
26 April 2026
Those Who Wait on the Lord Shall Rejoice
The people of God are pilgrims and sojourners in this world, looking ahead to a destination yet to come (1 Peter 2:11–20). Though we are now children of God, the fullness of what we shall be has not yet been revealed (1 John 3:1–3). We are those who wait on the Lord. “The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him” (Lam. 3:25). Jesus tells us that the wait is just a little while. “A little while, and you will see me no longer; and again a little while, and you will see me” (John 16:16). Though you must experience sorrow for a time, though you must live as strangers in a world that is at enmity with Christ, yet your sorrow will be turned to joy when He returns. “But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength” (Is. 40:31). The little while of weeping shall be replaced with an eternity of rejoicing in the presence of Christ the crucified and risen Savior. “And no one will take your joy from you” (John 16:22).
Parish News
Altar Flowers are donated today by Mr. William Cohen in memory of Jerrod Cohan.
Vicar Placement Watch Party @ Pastor’s Home Pastor and Emily warmly invite you to their home (136 Phoenix) on Tuesday, April 28th, at 6:30 PM for a Vicarage Placement Watch Party. Join us for hors d’oeuvres, games, and watching the commissioning of the next vicarage class. Lord willing, we’ll hear our church’s name and the name of our next Vicar! RSVPs are appreciated to assist with food preparation, but there’s no need to bring extra food. Feel free to bring a beverage of your choice (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) and any yard or table-top games you think we may enjoy.
College Bible Study and Meal postponed this week. Will resume on May 19.
The Story of Scripture Wednesdays, 4:30–5:30 p.m. Strengthen your biblical literacy and grow in your understanding of God’s Word. For the upcoming week, we will read 1 Kings 12-19 at home with class time devoted to reviewing what was read and connecting the theology of Scripture to our lives today.
Weekly Bach Cantatas…. Lutheran Public Radio streams an appointed Bach Cantata uninterrupted at 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. Central on Sundays. This week’s cantata will be BWV 103, “You Will Weep and Wail.” You can listen at lutheranpublicradio.org, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomePod, TuneIn and with the LPR mobile app.
This Week at Immanuel
Today Fourth Sunday of Easter (Jubilate)
- Sunday School/Adult Bible Study, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Tuesday
- Vicar Placement Watch Party @ Pastor’s Home, 6:30 pm
Wednesday
- Story of Scripture, 4:30 pm
Saturday
- Council of Deacons Monthly Meeting, 8:00 am
Next Sunday Fifth Sunday of Easter (Cantate)
- Sunday School /Adult Bible Study 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Pastor’s Open Office Hours
- Wednesday, 3:30-4:30 pm
- Friday, 3:30-4:30 pm
