The Feast of St. Luke, Evangelist
18 October 2026
St. Luke, Evangelist
The Lord bids us to “pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest” (Luke 10:2). The fields look more like deserts, filled with jackals (Is. 35:6–7), and the Lord sends His laborers out “as lambs in the midst of wolves.” But Christ’s Word of “peace” heals the sick and brings the very “kingdom of God … near” to those who hear it (Is. 35:5; Luke 10:3–9). St. Luke, the beloved physician (Col. 4:14), did “the work of an evangelist” (2 Tim. 4:5). He diligently prepared both a Gospel, the history of Christ’s work in the flesh before His ascension, and the Acts of the Apostles, the history of His continued work among His Church. Luke and his Scriptures are a gift from this ascended Lord (Eph. 4:8–12), written for Theophilus and for “all who have loved his appearing” (2 Tim. 4:5–8). Tradition suggests that Luke was one of the 72 sent out ahead of Jesus, “two by two” (Luke 10:1). Luke proved himself to be a faithful companion throughout St. Paul’s missionary journeys, through many trials and crosses, and even to Rome, where he alone was with Paul.
Parish News
Altar Flowers are donated today by Mr. and Mrs. Douglas and Cassandra Toth in Memory of their parents.
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 22, please read Luke’s distinctive parables (Lost Sheep through Rich Man & Lazarus) 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! Order forms are due today. YPI will be making our famous delectable apple strudel which will be distributed beginning October 25 @ Reformation Mittagessen, with all ordered strudels to be picked up before Thanksgiving. Strudels are frozen with baking directions attached to 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. Please use the bulletin insert to make your reservation!
All Saints’ Day Divine Service will be Sunday, November 1. Please submit your loved one to be named during the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed by completing the bulletin insert or contact the office at 812.232.4972 or stacy.gibbens@ielcth.org before Tuesday, October 27.
Christmas Poinsettia Order Form is on the table in the Narthex. Poinsettias are $12. Please write your name under “donated by” and, if you would like, the name of a person you would like to remember or honor.
A Lutheran View Of Depression… October is National Depression Education and Awareness Month. You can listen to the audiobook, “I Trust When Dark My Road: A Lutheran View of Depression” by Pastor Todd Peperkorn at issuesetc.org/depression. This audiobook is produced by Lutheran Public Radio, Inc., based in Collinsville, IL. LPR, Inc. produces radio talk shows, podcasts, sacred music and talk stations, books, audiobooks, conferences, hymn recordings and videos.
This Week at Immanuel
Today The Feast of St. Luke, Evangelist
- Sunday School/Adult Bible Study, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Monday-Tuesday
- Pastor at District Meeting
Thursday
- Story of Scripture, 5:30 pm
- Choir Rehearsal, 6:45 pm
Next Sunday Reformation Day (Observed)
- Sunday School /Adult Bible Study 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
- Reformation Mittagessen, 12:00 pm
Pastor’s Open Office Hours
- Wednesday, 3:30-4:30 pm
- Friday, 3:30-4:30 pm
