The Baptism of Our Lord
11 January 2026
In His Baptism, Jesus Takes His Place with Sinners
Our Lord Jesus is baptized “to fulfill all righteousness” (Matt. 3:13–17). He partakes of a baptism for sinners in order that He might be our substitute and bear the judgment we deserve. In the water, Jesus trades places with us. Our sin becomes His sin. His righteousness becomes our righteousness. Our glory, therefore, is in “Christ Jesus, who became to us . . . righteousness and sanctification and redemption” (1 Cor. 1:26–31). Jesus is the “chosen” One sent from the Father to release us from the prison house of sin and death (Is. 42:1–7). Baptized into Christ, we also become the chosen ones, beloved of the Father. We cross the Jordan with Jesus (Joshua 3) through death into the promised land of new life with God.
Parish News
Lutherhaus Beginning this Sunday, January 11th, a high school youth night will be held on the second Sunday of each month from 7:00–8:30 pm, offering a place of Christian leisure marked by games, conversation, and prayer, with phones intentionally set aside to cultivate our incarnational lives together. All youth born in 2012 or earlier are warmly invited to join us. Contact Pastor for more information.
2025 Contribution Statements Please pick up your 2025 contribution statements in the Narthex. Any remaining statements will be mailed on January 27.
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.
2026 Contribution Envelopes If you did not pick up your 2026 contribution envelopes from the table in the Narthex, please see Stacy either before or after Divine Service or contact the church office.
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 Numbers 20-24 at home with class time devoted to reviewing what was read and connecting the theology of Scripture to our lives today.
This Week at Immanuel
Today The Baptism of Our Lord
- Sunday School /Adult Bible Study 9:00 am
- Second Sunday Snacks hosted by YPI, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
- Didache, 3:15 pm
- Lutherhaus, 7:00 pm
Tuesday
- College Bible Study and Meal, 5:30 pm
Wednesday
- The Story of Scripture, 4:30 pm
Thursday
- Choir Practice, 6:45 pm
Next Sunday Second Sunday after Epiphany
- Sunday School/Adult Bible Study, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
- Didache, 3:15 pm
Pastor’s Open Office Hours
- Wednesday, 3:45-4:45 pm
- Friday, 3:45-4:45 pm
