THE DAY OF PENTECOST
08 JUNE 2025
The Holy Spirit Gives Peace
Following the flood, Noah’s descendants failed to spread out and fill the earth as God had spoken. Rather, they exalted themselves; with “one language and the same words” (Gen. 11:1) they spoke proudly and arrogantly. The Lord humbled them by confusing “the language of all the earth,” dividing and dispersing the people (Gen. 11:9). That dispersal was reversed on Pentecost Day (the fiftieth day of Easter), when God caused the one Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to be preached in a multitude of languages. “At this sound the multitude came together” (Acts 2:6), for the preaching of Christ is the primary work of the Holy Spirit, whereby He gathers people from all nations into one Church. The Holy Spirit teaches and brings to our remembrance the words of Jesus, which are the words of the Father who sent Him. These words bestow forgiveness and peace to those who keep and hold on to them in love for Jesus. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” (John 14:27).
Parish News
The Altar Flowers donated today by Mr. and Mrs. Rick Todd in honor of their wedding anniversary.
Farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Eckardt and family The Eckardts will be moving to Ft. Wayne, Indiana to be closer to family. We wish them a fond farewell and godspeed.
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 next Sunday, June 15th. As always, thank you for your loving support.
Sacred Music Station… You can listen to the best of the Church’s music for the past 2,000 years on Lutheran Public Radio. LPR streams 24/7 at lutheranpublicradio.org, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomePod, TuneIn and the Lutheran Public Radio mobile app.
Lost and Found Please check the lost and found tote in the back hallway. After two weeks, these items will be donated to a worthy cause.
This Week at Immanuel
Today The Day of Pentecost
- Sunday School/Adult Bible Study, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Tuesday-Friday
- Church Office Closed
Friday
- Westminster Bible Study, 1:30 pm
Saturday
- Council of Deacons Meeting, 8:00 am
Next Sunday The Holy Trinity
- 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
