FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
(CANTATE)
18 MAY 2025
Jesus Promises to Send His Holy Spirit, the Helper
Though Jesus has departed from us visibly to the right hand of the Father who sent Him, yet this is to our advantage. For Jesusâwho is Lord over all creation, who intercedes for us before the Father, who is preparing a place for us in heavenâhas sent the Helper, the Spirit of Truth (John 16:5â15). âEvery good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lightsâ through Jesus Christ (James 1:17). The Holy Spirit helps us by taking what is Christâs and declaring it to us. In the Word of truth, the Spirit works repentance and delivers to us the forgiveness of sins, the righteousness of Christ, and victory over the devil. For the ruler of this world is judged and defeated by the cross. Through the ministry of the Holy Spirit, we have been brought forth to new life in Him who is the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. Confident of our resurrection with Christ we confess, âBehold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraidâ (Is. 12:2).
Parish News
The Altar Flowers donated today by Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Toth in memory of their parents.
Baptized into the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ this morning is Emma Jean Christ, daughter of Matthew and Kristen Christ. Sponsors are Elias and Sara Donker.Â
Youth Confirmation Please join us today in congratulating our new confirmands Aeryn Browne and Lillian Christ.
New Deacon⊠Jeff Allen has been nominated to fill the vacant deacon position. Jeffâs term will begin two weeks after the date of this announcement pending any objection from the Congregational Assembly. This term will end on December 31, 2027. Jeff will be stepping down as Treasurer of the Congregation.
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 on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 15th. As always, thank you for your loving support.
Others Talk, We Have Something To Say⊠Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show and podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. Recent topics include: The Promotion of âRogueâ Seminaries in the LCMS, The Movie âThunderbolts,â A Christianâs Joyful Countenance, The Biblical Foundation for the Nicene Creed and more. You can listen on-demand at issuesetc.org, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomePod, TuneIn, the LPR mobile app and a podcast provider.
This Week at Immanuel
Today  Fifth Sunday of Easter (Cantate)
- Sunday School/Adult Bible Study, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
- Confirmation Banquet, 12:00 pm
Next Sunday  Sixth Sunday Of Easter (Rogate)
- Sunday School/Adult Bible Study, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Pastorâs Open Office Hours
- Wednesday, 4-5 pm
- Friday, 4-5 pm
