The First Sunday after Trinity
22 June 2025
Faith Trusts in Christ for Life Eternal
When the beggar Lazarus died, he was carried by the angels to Abraham’s bosom. For he was truly Abraham’s seed. Like Abraham, he believed in the Lord, and the Lord “counted it to him as righteousness” (Gen. 15:6). The name Lazarus means “God is my help.” The unnamed rich man, on the other hand, did not love and trust in God. For he evidently cared little for the beggar at his gate. And “he who does not love his brother whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen” (1 John 4:20). He who loved and trusted in possessions and prestige died and was in torments in Hades (Luke 16:19–31). Repentance and faith are worked only through Moses and the prophets—that is, the Word of God, for it points us to Christ. Only through His death and resurrection are we brought the comfort of life everlasting.
Parish News
The Altar Flowers donated today by Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Dallman in honor of their wedding anniversary.
Noah Sutton Farewell Please join us in wishing Noah Sutton a fond farewell and godspeed at a reception after Divine Service on July 6, 2025. See further info in the bulletin insert.
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 Please return your filled baby bottles to the Parish Center today. As always, thank you for your loving support of Crossroads Care Clinic, formerly Crisis Pregnancy Center.
Premier Conference For Lutheran Laity… You’re invited to attend the 2025 Issues, Etc. “Making the Case” Conference Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19 at Concordia University Chicago. Speakers include: Journalists Mark & Mollie Hemingway, CNN Political Commentator Scott Jennings, Dr. Carl Trueman of Grove City College, Dr. Thomas Egger of Concordia Seminary, Dr. Jon Bruss of Concordia Theological Seminary and Pastor Will Weedon of The Word of the Lord Endures Forever. Registration is $160 and includes three meals. On-campus dorm rooms are available. For more information, visit issuesetc.org or call (618) 223-8385.
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 First Sunday after Trinity
- Sunday School/Adult Bible Study, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Thursday, June 26 to Saturday, July 5
- Pastor on vacation
Next Sunday Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul
- Sunday School/Adult Bible Study, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Pastor’s Open Office Hours
- Wednesday, 4-5 pm
