The Sunday of the Resurrection at Nain
Michael Tide – Trinity XVI
05 October 2025
Jesus Calls forth Life from Death
A large funeral procession carrying the only son of a widow is confronted by another large procession, Jesus and His followers. Death and Life meet face to face at the gate of the city (Luke 7:11–17). Filled with compassion, Jesus comes into direct contact with our mortality in order to overcome it. He touches the coffin and speaks His creative words of life, “Young man, I say to you, arise.” Jesus does what is neither expected nor requested. For through Christ, God the Father “is able to do far more abundantly than all we ask or think” (Eph. 3:14–21). Jesus bore our death in His body that we may share in His resurrection. Even as Elijah stretched himself out three times over the Zarephath woman’s son (2 Kings 17:17–24), God stretched Himself out over us in the threefold application of His name in the baptismal water, breathing new and everlasting life into us. “To Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.”
Parish News
The Altar Flowers donated today Mr. and Mrs. Eric Crucitti in honor of their 32nd wedding anniversary.
9th Annual Brat Trot 5k/Beer Challenge this Saturday, October 11. The Brat Trot has two 5k runs through Terre Haute’s historic brewing district (the beer challenge 5k and regular 5k) and a 1-mile fun run! Register at https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/TerreHaute/TerreHauteBratTrot5k. Want to participate but not a runner? Check out the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board to volunteer!
Didache October 5 @ 3:00 pm (Today) Interested in learning more about the essentials of Lutheran doctrine and practice? You are invited to join Pastor’s Didache classes. Both members and guests are invited to attend. RSVP to Pastor if you are interested so that you can be included on further communications.
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. Each week participants will read 7–9 chapters at home (about one chapter a day). Class time will be devoted to reviewing what was read, answering questions, and connecting the theology of Scripture to our lives today. Together we will move quickly, yet thoughtfully, through the major stories of the Bible, gaining both a big-picture grasp and a deeper appreciation of God’s Word for our life.
YPI kids and families: We are having a strudel-making bonfire on Saturday, October 18th starting at 3:30. We will first make the strudels and then relax around the bonfire, roasting hot dogs, making s’mores and maybe even playing a few games! The strudel-making is super easy and the bonfire will be lots of fun! Bring a lawn chair for sitting around the fire! The sale of these strudels helps fund our adventures, namely our annual trip to Higher Things, so the more hands the better! Members, place your order at the link below or by using the form in the bulletin. Your strudel will come frozen and ready to bake to golden perfection whenever you choose! Yum! https://forms.gle/7DMfzSBcL4vhViFJ7
This Week at Immanuel
Today  The Sunday of the Resurrection at Nain
- Sunday School /Adult Bible Study 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
- Didache, 3:00 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
Saturday
- 9th Annual Brat Trot, 8:00 am
Next Sunday  The Sunday of Man Healed on the Sabbath, and Parable of the Wedding Feast
- Sunday School/Adult Bible Study, 9:00 am
- Second Sunday Snacks, hosted by YPI, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Pastor’s Open Office Hours
- Friday, 3:45-4:45 pm
