The Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle And Evangelist
21 September 2025
St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist
Our ascended Lord gives “gifts” to His Church. In particular, He gave apostles and evangelists like St. Matthew, prophets like Ezekiel, and still gives pastors and teachers (Eph. 4:8, 11). All are “for the common good … empowered by one and the same Spirit” (1 Cor. 12:7, 11). They speak Christ’s “truth in love” to wind- and wave-tossed children so that the saints may be equipped, served and built up as the Body of Christ (Eph. 4:12–15). Christ is not only the head of this body, He is her Good Physician (Matt. 9:9–13). He has come not for the well but for the sick, not for “the righteous, but sinners” (Matt. 9:13) — even notorious tax collectors like Matthew. Christ’s team of spiritual physicians must serve faithfully. Their instrument is “thus says the Lord GOD,” to be spoken “whether they hear or refuse to hear” (Ezek. 3:11). To those stubborn, rebellious patients who believe they need no physician, the word “of lamentation and mourning and woe” must be fearlessly spoken: God’s Law calls to repentance (Ezek. 2:10). To those who recognize their trouble and sickness, the salve of the Gospel is to be applied. So Christ works to save us, as Matthew’s Gospel records.
Parish News
The Altar Flowers donated today Mr. and Mrs. Cale Bays in memory of Aiden Adam Bays.
Apple Fundraiser Orders must be placed TODAY. Get freshly picked apples at a great price while helping out Immanuel’s youth. See church bulletin inserts or click the following link to order https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1EzUKZHPtDZhhB4B0fr6kmJWcHbqcbzAdke7msgmoe3Xnjg/viewform?usp=header.
College Bible Study and Meal  Our college students are invited to fellowship, a meal, and Bible Study on Tuesday evenings at 5:30 pm. All college students are welcome! Members, please check the bulletin board to sign up to bring a meal. In addition, Vicar has invited the Congregation to certain events hosted by LCMSU. Please watch for those events in future Parish News.
Choir Practice  Thursdays at 6:45pm and every other Sunday in the Loft at 10 A.M. (except for certain back-to-back Sundays, like Reformation and All Saints). For more details, please text or call Colleen Davis at 812-878-1145, or email colleen.davis@indstate.edu.
Bonfire, Yard Games, & Hymn Sing 2.0 Since Rose-Hulman classes started later than ISU, they missed out on our first college student event. We invite the college students and members of the congregation to return to the vicarage on Friday, October 3 @ 7:30 pm at for a second time to share in our rich Lutheran hymnody. It will be a great time of fun and fellowship. No meal will be provided but what’s a bonfire without S’mores? Anyone who would like to bring additional treats is welcome to do so.
9th Annual Brat Trot 5k/Beer Challenge You won’t want to miss this awesome event on Saturday, October 11 hosted by Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church! The Brat Trot has two 5k runs through Terre Haute’s historic brewing district (the beer challenge 5k and regular 5k) and a 1-mile fun run for you to choose from! Register at https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/TerreHaute/TerreHauteBratTrot5k. Want to participate but not a runner? Check out the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board to volunteer!
This Week at Immanuel
Today  Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle And Evangelist
- Sunday School /Adult Bible Study 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
- YPI Apple Picking @ Anderson’s Orchard, 12-5 pm
Tuesday
- College Bible Study and Meal, 5:30 pm
Thursday and Friday
- Pastor at Conference
Thursday
- Choir Practice, 6:45 pm
Next Sunday   The Sunday of Avoiding Earthly Cares
- Sunday School/Adult Bible Study, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Pastor’s Open Office Hours
- Wednesday, 3:45-4:45 pm
