The Fourth Sunday after Trinity
28 June 2026
Christ’s Mercy Is Ours to Show to Others
“Be merciful, even as your Father also is merciful” (Luke 6:36–42). The old Adam in us wants to condemn and seek vengeance. But the Lord says, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay” (Rom. 12:14–21). To condemn, to avenge yourself, is to put yourself in the place of God. It is to fail to trust that He is just. Ultimately, it is to disbelieve that Jesus suffered the full vengeance for all wrongs. Only Christ is merciful as the Father is merciful. He is the one who overcame all evil with the good of His cross, forgiving even His executioners. Jesus is our Joseph, who comforts us with words of pardon and reconciliation (Gen. 50:15–21). He is the One who does not condemn but gives life that runs over. Only through faith in Christ are we sons of the Father—being merciful, forgiving, doing good to our enemies. For in Christ we know that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us (Rom. 8:8–13).
Parish News
Altar Flowers donated by Mr. and Mrs. Brad Cress. Thanks be to God for His many blessings.
Independence Day Cookout Pastor and Emily warmly invite you to their home (136 Phoenix) on Saturday, July 4th, from 5:00 PM–8:00 PM for an Independence Day Cookout. Join us for swimming, games, and celebrating together the daily bread of food, drink, devout and faithful rulers, good government, good friends, faithful neighbors, and the like. RSVPs are appreciated to assist with food preparation. Feel free to bring a beverage of your choice (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) and any yard or table-top games you think we may enjoy.
Equipping The Priesthood Of All Believers… Issues, Etc. is a podcast and radio talk show produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. Recent topics include: The 2026 Annual Meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention, Marxism & Liberation Theology, Expressive Individualism & the Christian Life, The Sevenfold Graces of the Spirit in Isaiah 11 and more. You can listen on-demand at issuesetc.org, the LPR mobile app or a podcast provider.
This Week at Immanuel
Today The Fourth Sunday after Trinity
- Sunday School/Adult Bible Study, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Tuesday-Friday
- Higher Things in St. Louis, MO
Tuesday
- Marriage Class, 3:00 pm
Saturday
- Pastor’s Independence Day Cookout, 5-8 pm
Next Sunday The Fifth 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
