The Sunday of the Parables of the Joy in Heaven
The Third Sunday after Trinity
06 July 2025
Jesus Receives Sinners
“This man receives sinners and eats with them” (Luke 15:2). The Pharisees’ statement of judgment against Jesus is in fact a proclamation of Gospel truth. For our God is one who delights in mercy, who casts all our sins into the depths of the sea through the cross (Micah 7:18–20). “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners” (1 Tim. 1:15). Those who refuse to be counted as sinners also refuse Jesus who came only for sinners. Those like the older son (Luke 15:11–32), who think they are righteous of themselves, will not join in the heavenly celebration over the sinner who repents and so remain outside of the Father’s house. Let us therefore be on guard against self–righteously trusting in our own merits. “Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time He may exalt you” (1 Peter 5:6). Rejoice that Jesus receives sinners like us and that He still sits at table with us in the Holy Supper, bestowing His forgiveness and life.
Parish News
The Altar Flowers donated today to the Glory of God by Mrs. Pam Anderson.
Noah Sutton Farewell Please join us today in wishing Noah Sutton a fond farewell and godspeed at a reception after Divine Service.Â
Ladies Luncheon! On Monday, July 7th at 11:30am we will be hosting a luncheon in the Parish Center to welcome Marolyn Lux back to Immanuel. Please bring a dish to share. For more information and to RSVP, contact Leslie at leslie@ielcth.org.
+Dixie Rudy+ It has pleased God Almighty to take to Himself from this veil of tears our sister in Christ, Dixie Yvonne Rudy, who left to be with the Lord on July 1, 2025. We thank God for the blessings given to her and to us over the measure of her days, and especially for the gifts of salvation given to her in Holy Baptism. Dixie’s funeral will take place on Tuesday, July 8 at 11:00 am with visitation beginning at 9:00 am. A luncheon will be provided immediately following the funeral service.
You Can Teach Laypeople Theology… Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show and podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. You can listen to recent in-depth interviews about: A Lutheran View of Natural Law, The Problem of Male Friendship, Christian Endurance, Did Martin Luther Remove Books from the Bible? 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.
Today’s Sermon Anyone who would like a copy of today’s sermon and the recording emailed to them may contact Stacy at stacy.gibbens@ielcth.org.
Lost and Found  Please check the lost and found tote in the back hallway. After two weeks, these items will be donated to a worthy cause.
This Week at Immanuel
Today  The Sunday of the Parables of the Joy in Heaven-The Third Sunday after Trinity
- Sunday School/Adult Bible Study, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
- Noah Sutton Farewell, 12:00 pm
Monday
- Ladies Luncheon, 11:30 am
Tuesday Funeral of Dixie Rudy
- Visitation 9:00 am
- Funeral 11:00 am
- Luncheon 12:15 pm
Friday
- Westminster Bible Study, 1:30 pm
Saturday
- Council of Deacons monthly meeting, 8:00 am
Next Sunday The Sunday of the Sermon on the Plain-The Fourth Sunday after Trinity
- Sunday School/Adult Bible Study, 9:00 am
- Â Divine Service, 10:30 am
Pastor’s Open Office Hours
- Wednesday, 4-5 pm
- Friday, 4-5 pm
