The Third Sunday after Trinity
21 June 2026
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
Altar Flowers donated by Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Dallman in honor of their wedding anniversary.
The Story of Scripture Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. Strengthen your biblical literacy and grow in your understanding of God’s Word. For the upcoming week, we will read Intertestamental Period (handout) at home with class time devoted to reviewing what was read and connecting the theology of Scripture to our lives today.
Change for Life Bottle Campaign Crossroads Care Clinic would like to thank you for faithfully supporting them throughout the years! The loving support of the churches within the Wabash Valley has enabled us to effectively meet the physical and spiritual needs of this community! Please pick up your baby bottle in the Parish Center today and return your full bottle TODAY. As always, thank you for your loving support.
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 subjects include: The Tragedy of Islam, Purgatory, An Update on the Legal Battle Between the LCMS & Concordia University Texas, Declining Public School Enrollment, Children’s Right’s & Same Sex Marriage and more. You can listen at your convenience at issuesetc.org, the LPR mobile app or a podcast provider.
This Week at Immanuel
Today The Third Sunday after Trinity
- Sunday School/Adult Bible Study, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
- Higher Things Organizational Meeting, 12:00 pm
Wednesday
- Story of Scripture, 7-8 pm
Next Sunday The Fourth 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
