The Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity
04 October 2026
In Life and Death, Christ Fulfills the Law of God
The Pharisees ask a Law question. Jesus asks a Gospel question. The Pharisees seek to test Jesus in His own words. Jesus seeks to “test” them in the saving reality of who He is as the Messiah (Matt. 22:34–46). The Law requires you to “fear the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul” and to “love the sojouner” (Deut. 10:12–21). Failure to keep the Law perfectly brings judgment. On the other hand, the Gospel brings the grace of God given by Jesus Christ, that you may be blameless in the day of His return (1 Cor. 1:1–9). Jesus is David’s Son yet David’s Lord, true God and true man. He is Love incarnate who fulfilled all the demands of God’s Law on our behalf, that we might be saved from the Law’s condemnation and sanctified in the Gospel’s forgiveness. Thereby we see that “God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord” (1 Cor. 1:9).
Parish News
First Tuesday Fixers Calling all men of the congregation! Join us on the first Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. for coffee, fellowship, and some good old-fashioned fix-it work around the church. We’ll spend a little time catching up over coffee and then put our hands and wisdom to work taking care of things that need our stewardship. Whether you’re retired, have the morning off, or simply want to lend a hand, come join us when you can! The inaugural get-together is Tuesday, October 6. Come and go as your schedule allows. We’ll plan to wrap up around 11:30 a.m. Hope to see you there!
College Bible Study and Meal Tuesday evenings at 5:30 pm. All college students are welcome to fellowship, a meal, and Bible Study! Members, please check the bulletin board to sign up to bring a meal.
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 8, please read Luke’s distinctive material (Birth & Early Ministry) 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.
Don’t Forget The Strudel! YPI will be making our famous delectable apple strudel. Order forms are available in the bulletin this week. Strudels will be $16 each and will be distributed beginning October 25 (Reformation Mittagessen) with all ordered strudels to be picked up before Thanksgiving. They will be frozen with baking directions attached. Bake at your own pleasure!
Reformation Mittagessen Join us October 25 following Divine Service for an authentic German meal and fellowship in celebration of Reformation Day. Bratwurst, sauerkraut, German potato salad, and assorted salads and desserts are on the menu. Watch for future bulletin inserts to make your reservation!
This Week at Immanuel
Today The Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity
- Sunday School/Adult Bible Study, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Tuesday
- First Tuesday Fixers, 9:00 am
- College Bible Study and Meal, 5:30 pm
Thursday
- Story of Scripture, 5:30 pm
- Choir Rehearsal, 6:45 pm
Saturday
- 10th Annual Brat Trot, 8:00 am
Next Sunday The Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity
- 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
