Palm Sunday
29 March 2026
The Cross and Passion of Our Lord Are the Hour of His Glory
“Behold, your King is coming to you . . . humble and mounted on a donkey” (Zech. 9:9–12; Mt. 21:1–9). Our Lord rides in this humble fashion because He is entering Jerusalem to humble Himself even to the point of death on a cross (Phil. 2:5–11). His kingly crown will not be made of gold but of thorns, the sign of sin’s curse. For His royal reign is displayed in bearing this curse for His people, saving us from our enemies by sacrificing His own life. The sinless One takes the place of the sinner so that the sinner can be freed and bear the name “Barabbas,” “son of the Father” (Matthew 26 and 27). It is at the name of this exalted Savior, Jesus, that we bow in humble faith. With the centurion who declared, “Truly this was the Son of God!” (Mt. 27:54), we are also given to confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father (Phil. 2:11).
Parish News
Easter Breakfast The Young People of Immanuel are hosting their annual Easter Breakfast on April 5 from 8:30 am to 9:45 am. Proceeds to be used for their trip to Higher Things this summer. Please see the bulletin insert to make your reservation and to donate an item for the breakfast.
Altar Guild Easter Set Up On Saturday, April 4 at 10-11 am, we will be setting up the Sanctuary for the Great Vigil of Easter and the following Easter Services. This includes hanging banners, installing pew torches and setting out Easter flowers. Please make time to help make our Sanctuary ready for the celebration of the Resurrection of our Lord! Many hands make light work.
College Bible Study and Meal Postponed until April 7.
The Story of Scripture Postponed until April 8
Podcast Programming For Holy Week… Issues, Etc. is a podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL, and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. This week’s teachings include: Judas; the Lord’s Supper & Closed Communion; The Holy Week Hymns “The Royal Banners Forward Go,” “Sing My Tongue the Glorious Battle,” “O Sacred Head Now Wounded” and more. You can listen at your convenience at issuesetc.org, the LPR mobile app, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomePod, TuneIn or a podcast provider.
This Week at Immanuel
Today Palm Sunday
- Sunday School /Adult Bible Study 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
- Didache, 3:15 pm
Thursday Maundy Thursday
Divine Service, 7:00 pm
Friday Good Friday
- Tenebrae Service, 7:00pm
Saturday The Great Easter Vigil
- Divine Service, 7:00 pm
Next Sunday The Resurrection of Our Lord
- Annual Easter Breakfast hosted by YPI, 8:30 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
- Didache, 3:15 pm
Pastor’s Open Office Hours
- Friday, 3:30-4:30 pm
