The Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity
27 September 2026
Whoever Humbles Himself Will Be Exalted
“Do not put yourself forward in the king’s presence” (Prov. 25:6–14). Rather, take the lowest position at the table. Humble yourself before Him. For your place is not for you to take but for Him to give. Conduct yourself with all lowliness and gentleness, bearing with one another in love (Eph. 4:1–6), that the King may give you glory in the presence of those at the table with you. “For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted” (Luke 14:1–11). Is this not the way of Christ? He is the one who took the lowest place, who humbled Himself even to the point of death for us. He is now exalted to the highest place at the right hand of the Father that penitent believers may be exalted together with Him in the resurrection. To the humble at His Supper He says, “Friend, move up higher,” giving you His very body and blood for your forgiveness that you may ascend to take part in the great wedding feast which has no end.
Parish News
Altar Flowers donated by Dr. and Dr. William and Colleen Davis in honor of their sons’ birthdays.
College Bible Study and Meal Tuesday evenings at 5:30 pm. All college students are welcome to fellowship, a meal, and Bible Study! Members, please check the bulletin board to sign up to bring a meal.
Story of Scripture Thursdays at 5:30 pm. Strengthen your biblical literacy and grow in your understanding of God’s Word. Each week, participants will read 6-10 chapters at home. Together we will move quickly, yet thoughtfully, through the major stories of the Bible. For October 1, please read Mark’s distinctive contributions (Part 2) in advance.
Choir rehearsals Thursdays at 6:45 p.m. If you would like to join us or have any questions, please come to a rehearsal or contact Colleen Davis @ 812-878-1145, or email colleen.davis@indstate.edu.
It’s Apple Strudel Time! Members of IELC, it’s that time of year! The YPI kids are making apple strudels! This is a great fundraiser to help YPI fund their trip to Higher Things and other activities. Your strudel will come frozen and ready to bake to golden perfection whenever you choose! Yum! Watch for future bulletin inserts and place your order.
Reformation Mittagessen Join us October 25 following Divine Service for an authentic German meal and fellowship in celebration of Reformation Day. Bratwurst, sauerkraut, German potato salad, and assorted salads and desserts are on the menu. Watch for future bulletin inserts to make your reservation!
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: How to Read the Bible, Why Men Aren’t Marrying, The No Contact Movement, Debate Over the Location of the Town of Bethsaida and more. You can listen on-demand at issuesetc.org, the LPR mobile app or a podcast provider.
This Week at Immanuel
Today The Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity
- Sunday School/Adult Bible Study, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Tuesday
- College Bible Study and Meal, 5:30 pm
Thursday
- Story of Scripture, 5:30 pm
- Choir Rehearsal, 6:45 pm
Saturday
- Council of Deacons Monthly Meeting, 8:00 am
Next Sunday The Eighteenth 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
