The Sunday of the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant
All Saints Tide – Trinity XXII
16 November 2025
Walking humbly with our God and forgiving one another
With what shall we come before the Lord (Micah 6:6) who forgives all our sins, and how often shall our fellow Christians sin against us and we forgive them (Matt. 18:21)? Our gracious God on high does not need our “burnt offerings” or “thousands of rams” (Micah 6:6-7), which we could legitimately offer in thanksgiving. He is the Savior who gave His only-begotten Son for our transgression. He offers the fruit of His body, once hanging dead on a cross but now living and giving life in His holy Meal, for the sin of our souls (Micah 6:7). Because He releases us from our enormous debt of sin against Him, we need not imprison our fellow sinners with our lack of love and refusal of forgiveness (Matt. 18:24, 27, 30). As partakers of His grace, we yearn for one another “with the affection of Christ Jesus” (Phil. 1:8). As forgiven sinners, “filled with the fruit of Christ’s righteousness,” our “love may abound more and more, with knowledge and discernment” (Phil. 1:11, 9), for He leads us “to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with [our] God” (Micah 6:8).
Parish News
The Altar Flowers donated today by Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hayne in honor of their 59th wedding anniversary.
Casual Planning Gathering  Mark your calendars and join the Deacons and other planners next Sunday after Divine Service for an opportunity to help plan the 2026 Church Calendar and events.
Christmas Poinsettia Order Form is on the table in the Narthex. Poinsettias are $12. Please write your name under “donated by” and, if you would like, the name of a person you would like to remember or honor. Deadline for orders is today.
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 Exodus 11-15 at home with class time devoted to reviewing what was read and connecting the theology of Scripture to our lives today.
Didache Interested in learning more about the essentials of Lutheran doctrine and practice? You are invited to join Pastor’s Didache class. Both members and guests are invited to attend. Please contact Pastor for more information.
Choir Practice  Thursdays at 6:45pm and Sundays in the Loft at 10 A.M. For more details, please text or call Colleen Davis at 812-878-1145 or email colleen.davis@indstate.edu.
From Pastor & Emily: No Thanksgiving Day plans yet? We warmly invite you to our home (136 Phoenix) on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 27th) at 5:00 PM for Dinner. Join us for food, fellowship, and leisure as we give thanks for the Lord’s continued provisions. RSVPs (580-465-6498) are appreciated to assist with food preparation. Feel free to bring a beverage of your choice (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) and any leisure activities you think might add to the occasion (board games, festive instrument, etc.). We look forward to celebrating with you!
This Week at Immanuel
Today  The Sunday of the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant
- Sunday School /Adult Bible Study 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
- Didache, 3:15 pm
Tuesday
- College Bible Study and Meal, 5:30 pm
Wednesday
- The Story of Scripture, 4:30 p.m
Thursday
- Catechesis 2025: Learning By Heart, 4:00-4:45 pm
- Choir Practice, 6:45 pm
Next Sunday  The Sunday of the Wise and Foolish Virgins
- Sunday School/Adult Bible Study, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
- Casual Planning Gathering, 12:30 pm
Pastor’s Open Office Hours
- Wednesday, 3:45-4:45 pm
- Friday, 3:45-4:45 pm
