Reformation Day (Observed)
26 October 2025
The Son of God Has Set Us Free from Sin and Death by His Grace
“Wisdom is justified by her deeds” (Matt. 11:19), and the true Wisdom of God, Christ Jesus, the incarnate Son, justifies us by His deeds. He prepares His way by the preaching of repentance, but He has suffered the violence of the Law and voluntarily handed Himself over to violent men, that we might eat and drink with Him in His Kingdom and “remain in the house forever” (John 8:35). For He is “a friend of tax collectors and sinners” (Matt. 11:19), and He has rescued us by His grace from the slavery of sin and death. By the proclamation of His eternal Gospel “to those who dwell on earth, to every nation and tribe and language and people” (Rev. 14:6), “the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law” (Rom. 3:21), “that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus” (Rom. 3:26). And by hearing the Gospel of Christ Jesus, “whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith” (Rom. 3:25), “you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (John 8:31–32).
Parish News
The Altar Flowers donated today by Jim Latta in memory of Lainey Kelley and Jane Grounds.
All Saints’ Day Divine Service will be next Sunday, November 2. Please submit your loved one to be named during the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed by completing the bulletin insert or contact the office at 812-232-4972 or stacy.gibbens@ielcth.org before Tuesday, October 28.
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. Orders are due November 16.
College Bible Study and Meal  Our college students are invited to fellowship, a meal, and Bible Study on Tuesday evenings at 5:30 pm. Members, please check the bulletin board to sign up to bring a meal.
The Story of Scripture  Wednesdays, 4:30–5:30 p.m. Strengthen your biblical literacy and grow in your understanding of God’s Word. Each week participants will read 7–9 chapters at home (about one chapter a day). Class time will be devoted to reviewing what was read, answering questions, and connecting the theology of Scripture to our lives today. Together we will move quickly, yet thoughtfully, through the major stories of the Bible, gaining both a big-picture grasp and a deeper appreciation of God’s Word for our life.
Didache Interested in learning more about the essentials of Lutheran doctrine and practice? You are invited to join Pastor’s Didache class. Both members and guests are invited to attend, with guests having the opportunity to become communicant members upon completion. Contact Pastor for more information.
Choir Practice  Thursdays at 6:45pm and Sundays in the Loft at 10 A.M. For more details, please text or call Colleen Davis at 812-878-1145 or email colleen.davis@indstate.edu.
Genesis Bible Study… The Word of the Lord Endures Forever is a daily 15-minute verse-by-verse Bible study produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Will Weedon. Pastor Weedon begins a study this week on the Book of Genesis, chapters 37-50. You can listen on-demand at thewordendures.org, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomePod, TuneIn, the LPR mobile app or a podcast provider.
This Week at Immanuel
Today  Reformation Day (Observed)
- Sunday School /Adult Bible Study 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
- Reformation Mittagessen, 12:00 pm
Tuesday
- College Bible Study and Meal, 5:30 pm
Wednesday
- The Story of Scripture, 4:30 p.m
Thursday
- Catechesis 2025: Learning By Heart, 4:00-4:45 pm
- Choir Practice, 6:45 pm
Next Sunday  All Saints’ Day (Observed)
- Sunday School/Adult Bible Study, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Pastor’s Open Office Hours
- Wednesday, 3:45-4:45 pm
- Friday, 3:45-4:45 pm
