All Saints’ Day
01 November 2026
Saints Are Blessed in the Eternal Presence of Christ
“A great multitude … from all tribes and peoples and languages” cry out, “Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne” (Rev. 7:9–17). Faith-filled saints from every place and time with unified voices eternally magnify the Lamb of God. As His beloved children, we, too, “shall see him as he is” (1 John 3:1–3). Joined with the throng of angels and myriad saints, we shall “serve him day and night in his temple” (Rev. 7:9–17). In our earthly tension vacillating between saint and sinner, faith and doubt, sacred and profane, we earnestly seek Jesus to calm our fears, comfort our spirits and forgive our sins. The Holy Spirit, through faith in Christ, propels us forward, fortifying us in Word and Sacrament, to our eternal home. In the midst of our constant struggle as believers, we need to be blessed. And so we are. The poor in spirit, the meek, the hungry, the thirsty, the merciful, the pure and the persecuted are all blessed, and we will most certainly inherit the kingdom of heaven (Matt. 5:1–12).
Parish News
It has pleased God Almighty to take to Himself from this veil of tears our brother in Christ, Kevin John Frank, who left to be with the Lord on October 26, 2026. We thank God for the blessings given to him and to us over the measure of his days, and especially for the gifts of salvation given to him in Holy Baptism. The funeral was held here at Immanuel on Saturday, October 31st, 2026 at 2:00 pm.
First Tuesday Fixers Calling all men of the congregation! Join us on the first Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. for coffee, fellowship, and some good old-fashioned fix-it work around the church. Come and go as your schedule allows. We’ll plan to wrap up around 11:30 a.m. Hope to see you there!
College Bible Study and Meal 5:30 pm. All college students are welcome to fellowship, a meal, and Bible Study on Tuesday evenings. Members, thank you all for filling up our meal sign-up sheet!
Story of Scripture Thursdays at 5:30 pm. Strengthen your biblical literacy and grow in your understanding of God’s Word. Each week, participants will read 6-10 chapters at home. Together we will move quickly, yet thoughtfully, through the major stories of the Bible. For November 5, please read John 1-6 in advance.
Choir rehearsals Thursdays at 6:45 p.m. If you would like to join us or have any questions, please come to a rehearsal or contact Colleen Davis @ 812-878-1145, or email colleen.davis@indstate.edu.
Christmas Poinsettia Order Form is on the table in the Narthex. Poinsettias are $12. Please write your name under “donated by” and, if you would like, the name of a person you would like to remember or honor.
Didache Every Sunday at 3:00 pm. Beginning November 8, Pastor will be leading a new series of adult catechesis classes. The course is designed both for those considering membership at Immanuel and for members who wish to deepen their understanding of the Christian faith. Members are welcome to attend the entire series or join us for individual sessions according to your interests. The topic for November 8 is Genesis I: The Creation of the World.
This Week at Immanuel
Today All Saints Day
- Sunday School/Adult Bible Study, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Tuesday
- First Tuesday Fixers, 9:00 am
- College Bible Study and Meal, 5:30 pm
Thursday
- Story of Scripture, 5:30 pm
- Choir Rehearsal, 6:45 pm
Saturday
- Council of Deacons Monthly Meeting, 8:00 am
Next Sunday Twenty-Third Sunday after Trinity
- Sunday School /Adult Bible Study 9:00 am
- Second Sunday Snacks hosted by YPI, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
- Didache, 3:00 pm
- Lutherhaus, 7:00 pm
Pastor’s Open Office Hours
- Wednesday, 3:30-4:30 pm
- Friday, 3:30-4:30 pm
