Reformation Day (Observed)
25 October 2026
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
Altar Flowers are donated today by Mr. and Mrs. Jordan & Mary Ann Stallings in Memory of Ben Stallings.
College Bible Study and Meal Tuesday evenings at 5:30 pm. All college students are welcome to fellowship, a meal, and Bible Study! Members, thank you 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 October 29, please read Luke’s distinctive Passion & Resurrection material 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.
All Saints’ Day Divine Service will be Sunday, November 1. 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 27.
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.
Paths to Lutheranism Series… Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show and podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. You can listen to stories of guests who have come to Lutheranism from Islam, Mormonism, Atheism, Agnosticism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Roman Catholicism, Pentecostalism and more. You’ll find the series at issuesetc.org/pathstolutheranism.
LCMS Foundation Including a statement of your Christian faith is important in your estate plans. Creating that statement of faith is something we do in community. The goal of writing a Christian statement in your estate plans is not to be novel, but to offer a gift, confidence in Jesus, in His forgiveness and resurrection power, offering that gift to those close to you. It is more valuable, by far, than all the financial things you can direct through your estate. Who are the people you want to receive this blessing from you? Your LCMS Foundation Gift Planning Counselor can help you get started. Contact Mark Muehl at 260-241-4845 or mark.muehl@lfnd.org.
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
Thursday
- Story of Scripture, 5:30 pm
- Choir Rehearsal, 6:45 pm
Next Sunday
- 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
