Fourth Sunday of Easter
(Jubilate)
11 May 2025
Those Who Wait on the Lord Shall Rejoice
The people of God are pilgrims and sojourners in this world, looking ahead to a destination yet to come (1 Peter 2:11â20). Though we are now children of God, the fullness of what we shall be has not yet been revealed (1 John 3:1â3). We are those who wait on the Lord. âThe Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks himâ (Lam. 3:25). Jesus tells us that the wait is just a little while. âA little while, and you will see me no longer; and again a little while, and you will see meâ (John 16:16). Though you must experience sorrow for a time, though you must live as strangers in a world that is at enmity with Christ, yet your sorrow will be turned to joy when He returns. âBut they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strengthâ (Is. 40:31). The little while of weeping shall be replaced with an eternity of rejoicing in the presence of Christ the crucified and risen Savior. âAnd no one will take your joy from youâ (John 16:22).
Parish News
The Altar Flowers Chart is posted on the bulletin board in the Narthex. There are still several opportunities to donate altar flowers. Please print clearly on the dates you would like to donate flowers and, if you wish, a designation âin memory ofâ or âin honor ofâ a person or occasion.
Vicarage Assignment  On Monday, April 28, at the Vicarage Assignment service at CTSFW, it was announced that Seminarian Conner Walts from Martinsville, IN will be Immanuelâs Vicar for 2025-2026. We look forward to welcoming Conner and his family back to Immanuel in August.
Kristen Christ Baby Shower Saturday, May 17 @ 3:00 pm.  Please join us in celebrating the birth of our newest member, Emma Jean Christ! Check out the bulletin insert for more information and to RSVP.
Youth Confirmation Banquet Mark your calendars for May 18 immediately following Divine Service. Please join us in the celebration as we honor our confirmands, Aeryn Browne and Lillian Christ. Please make your reservation with the bulletin insert.Â
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.Â
Declaring To You the Whole Counsel Of God⊠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 interview topics include: Papal Indulgences, A New Report on the Dangers of the Abortion Pill, Godâs Revelation in the Genesis Account, Government Incentives for Increased Fertility and more. You can listen at your convenience at issuesetc.org, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomePod, TuneIn, the LPR mobile app and a podcast provider.
This Week at Immanuel
Today  The Fourth Sunday of Easter ( Jubilate)
- Sunday School/Adult Bible Study, 9:00 am
- Second Sunday Snacks hosted by YPI, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Wednesday
- Catechesis 2025: Learning by Heart, 5:45 pm
Thursday
- Choir Practice, 6:45 pm
Saturday
- Kristen Christ Baby Shower, 3:00 pm
Next Sunday   The Fifth Sunday of Easter (Cantate)
- Sunday School/Adult Bible Study, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
- Confirmation Banquet, 12:00 pm
Pastorâs Open Office Hours
- Wednesday, 4-5 pm
- Friday, 4-5 pm
