Septuagesima
01 February 2026
Grace Alone
The people of Israel contended with the Lord in the wilderness (Ex. 17:1–7). They were dissatisfied with His provision. In the same way, the first laborers in the vineyard complained against the landowner for the wage he provided them (Matt. 20:1–16). They charged him with being unfair, but in reality he was being generous. For the Lord does not wish to deal with us on the basis of what we deserve but on the basis of His abounding grace in Christ. The first—those who rely on their own merits—will be last. “For they were overthrown in the wilderness” (1 Cor. 10:5). But the last, those who rely on Christ, will be first. For Christ is the Rock (1 Cor. 9:24–10:5). He is the One who was struck and from whose side blood and water flowed that we may be cleansed of our sin.
Parish News
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. For the upcoming week, we will read Joshua 10, 23-24; Judges 1 at home with class time devoted to reviewing what was read and connecting the theology of Scripture to our lives today.
Souper Bowl Sunday Soups, Savory & Sweet Sale Mark your calendars for February 8, immediately following Divine Service. Whether you’re in it for the Game, Commercials or the Half Time Show, we’ve got you covered! Stop by the Parish Center and tackle all your game day cravings to go! See bulletin future insert for more details.
2026 Altar Flowers Chart on the table in the Narthex. We still have quite a few Sundays open. Please print clearly to sign up for the dates you would like to donate flowers and, if you wish, a designation “in memory of” or “in honor of” a person or occasion.
Sanctifying Your Exercise Routine With The Word Of God… Issues, Etc. is a podcast and radio talk show produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. Recent topics include: A Christian View of Leisure, Remember the Sabbath Day, Bioethics for Nurses, The Movie “Knives Out: Wake up Dead Man” and more. You can listen on-demand at issuesetc.org, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomePod, TuneIn, the LPR mobile app and a podcast provider.
This Week at Immanuel
Today Septuagesima
- Sunday School /Adult Bible Study 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
- Didache, 3:15 pm
- Lutherhaus, 7:30 pm
Tuesday
- College Bible Study and Meal, 5:30 pm
Wednesday
- The Story of Scripture, 4:30 pm
Thursday
- Choir Practice, 6:45 pm
Saturday
- Council of Deacons Monthly Meeting, 8:00 am
Next Sunday Sexagesima
- Sunday School/Adult Bible Study, 9:00 am
- Second Sunday Snacks hosted by YPI, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
- Souper Bowl Sunday Soups, Savory & Sweet Sale, 12:00 pm
- Didache, 3:15 pm
Pastor’s Open Office Hours
- Wednesday, 3:45-4:45 pm
- Friday, 3:45-4:45 pm
