The Ascension of Our Lord
01 June 2025
Jesus Is Ascended, but Not Absent
On the fortieth day after His resurrection, our Lord ascended to the right hand of the Father. But although Jesus is hidden from your eyes, He is not absent from you. For He now fills all things in heaven and on earth. He continues “to do and to teach” (Acts 1:1), preaching repentance and forgiveness of sins through those sent in His name (Mark 16:14–20; Luke 24:44–53), giving you His true body and blood in the Supper. Jesus is your great Elijah who pours out on you a double portion of His Spirit in the Word and the Sacraments (2 Kings 2:5–15). He is Lord over all things for the sake of the Church. He whom heaven cannot contain has raised your human nature to share fully in the glory of God. You who believe and are baptized into Christ’s body are already sitting in the heavenly places; for you are in Him who is at the Father’s right hand. When He comes again in the clouds on the Last Day, you also will appear with Him in glory.
Parish News
The Altar Flowers donated today by Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Stallings in honor of their 19th wedding anniversary.
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. John Voigt upon their marriage held at Immanuel yesterday morning.
New Treasurer… Doug Toth has been appointed to take over as Treasurer of the Congregation. His term will begin on June 8, 2025 and pending any objection from the Congregational Assembly.
Sunday School Volunteers We are thankful for the opportunity to impart Christ to the children during the Sunday School hour and thankful for those who have participated over the years. We’re considering additional volunteers to serve in a possible rotation for the coming 2025-2026 year, especially for the nursery (below 3rd grade). If interested, please contact Pastor.
Change for Life Bottle Campaign Crossroads Care Clinic, formerly Crisis Pregnancy Center would like to thank you for faithfully supporting them throughout the years! The loving support of the churches within the Wabash Valley has enabled us to effectively meet the physical and spiritual needs of this community! Please pick up your baby bottle in the Parish Center today and return it on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 15th. As always, thank you for your loving support.
Contending For Truth in an Age of Anti-Truth… Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show and podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. Recent subjects include: Christian Silence, Scripture Alone, Christians in the Public Square, The Lutheran Worldview, Christian Peace, The Progressive Assault on the U.S. Constitution and more. You can listen at your convenience at issuesetc.org, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomePod, TuneIn, the LPR mobile app and a podcast provider.
This Week at Immanuel
Today The Ascension of Our Lord
- Sunday School/Adult Bible Study, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Next Sunday The Day of Pentecost
- Sunday School/Adult Bible Study, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Pastor’s Open Office Hours
- Wednesday, 4-5 pm
- Friday, 4-5 pm
