Second Sunday In Advent (Populus Zion)
07 December 2025
The Lord Comes on the Last Day
The day on which our Lord returns will be a “great and awesome day” (Mal. 4:5). For He will come in a cloud with great power and glory. To the wicked and the proud, it will be a Day of judgment that will “set them ablaze” (Mal. 4:1). The signs preceding this Day will bring them fear and fainting. But to those who believe, who fear the name of the Lord, this Day is one to look forward to and rejoice in: “. . . straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near” (Luke 21:28). Christ our Redeemer is coming; the Sun of Righteousness will bring healing in His wings. Let us, then, give attention to the words of the Lord, which do not pass away. Let us “through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures” (Rom. 15:4) be strengthened in our hope by the Holy Spirit and watch diligently for Jesus’ coming. Then, by God’s grace, we shall escape all these things that will come to pass and stand before the Son of Man.
Parish News
Welcome to our newest member!! Abigail Lucia Cockran was born on December 3, 2025. Both momma and baby are doing great.
College Bible Study and Meal Our college students are invited to fellowship, a meal, and Bible Study on Tuesday evenings at 5:30 pm. Members, please check the bulletin board to sign up to bring a meal.
The Story of Scripture Wednesdays, 4:30–5:30 p.m. Strengthen your biblical literacy and grow in your understanding of God’s Word. For the upcoming week, we will read Ex. 32-35:3 and Lev. 16 at home with class time devoted to reviewing what was read and connecting the theology of Scripture to our lives today.
Advent Midweek Prayer Service and Meal Join us on Wednesday evenings during Advent for a Prayer Service at 7:00 pm with a midweek meal at 5:45 pm. Please RSVP with the bulletin insert.
OAF Decorating Christmas Tree and Sanctuary December 12 at 5:00 pm. Please join us and get into the Christmas spirit by decorating for our upcoming German Service. See bulletin insert for more details.
YPI Christmas Party – December 13th – YPI will gather for their annual Christmas party at 5pm! We will decorate the Fellowship Hall as well as share a Christmas devotional, a meal and the ever-popular white elephant style gift exchange. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
Weihnachtsvesper December 14 at 4:00 pm Please join us as we host our annual German Christmas Service for the community. Members, please consider volunteering to help with this annual event. See bulletin insert to sign up and/or bring treats.
This Week at Immanuel
Today The Second Sunday in Advent (Populus Zion)
- Sunday School /Adult Bible Study 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
- Annual Congregational Assembly, 12:00 pm
- Didache, 3:15 pm
Tuesday
- College Bible Study, 5:30 pm
Wednesday
- The Story of Scripture, 4:30 pm
- Advent Midweek Meal, 5:45 pm
- Advent Midweek Prayer Service, 7:00 pm
Thursday
- Choir Practice, 6:45 pm
Friday
- Decorating Christmas Tree, Sanctuary and Parish Center, 5:00 pm
Saturday
- YPI Christmas Party, 5:00 pm
Next Sunday The Third Sunday in Advent (Gaudete)
- Sunday School/Adult Bible Study, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
- Didache, 3:15 pm
- Weihnachtsvesper, 4:00 PM
Pastor’s Open Office Hours
- Cancelled due to paternity leave
