The Sunday of the Wise and the Foolish Virgins
All Saints Tide – Last Sunday of the Church Year
23 November 2025
By Faith We Are Prepared for Christ’s Return
“The day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night” (1 Thess. 5:1–11). The arrival of the bridegroom will be sudden and unexpected. Therefore you are to be watchful and ready like the five wise virgins. “For you know neither the day nor the hour” when the Son of Man is to return. (Matt. 25:1–13). The lamps are the Word of Christ. The oil in the lamps is the Holy Spirit, who works through the Word to create and sustain the flame of faith in Christ. The foolish are those who do not give proper attention to the working of the Holy Spirit in baptism, preaching, and the supper, and so their faith does not endure. The wise, however, are those who diligently attend to these gifts of the Spirit, and who therefore have an abundance of oil. The flame of faith endures to the end. By God’s grace they are received into the eternal wedding feast of the Lamb in His kingdom, the new heavens and the new earth created by the Lord for the joy of His people (Is. 65:17–25).
Parish News
The Altar Flowers donated today by Mr. and Mrs. Jasen Gibbens in honor of Mauro Ivan Lira’s baptism.
Casual Planning Gathering  Join the Deacons and other planners today after Divine Service for an opportunity to help plan the 2026 Church Calendar and events.
Annual Congregational Assembly December 7, 2025 at 12:00 pm. Please see bulletin insert for additional information and plan to attend!
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 5:30 pm. Our meal themes will be December 3, Italian; December 10, Soup & Salad; and December 17, Mexican. 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
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.
Choir Practice  Thursdays at 6:45pm and Sundays in the Loft at 10 am. 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!
The Faith Once For All Delivered To The Saints… Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show and podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. Recent topics include: The Hymnal as Devotional Resource, Why Christians Should Build Cathedrals, Late First-Century Bishop Clement of Rome, The Third Use of God’s Law, 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.
This Week at Immanuel
Today 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
Thursday & Friday
- Church Office Closed
Thursday (Thanksgiving Day)
- Thanksgiving Dinner @ Pastor’s, 5:00 pm
Next Sunday  The Feast of St. Andrew, Apostle
- Sunday School/Adult Bible Study, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Pastor’s Open Office Hours
- Cancelled due to Thanksgiving
