The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity
30 August 2026
Jesus Is Our Good Samaritan
The Law cannot help us or give us life. Rather, it confines everyone under sin as wounded and naked before God (Gal. 3:15–22). So it is that two figures of the Law, the priest and the Levite, passed by the injured man on the side of the road (Luke 10:23–37). Only the promised Seed of Abraham can rescue us and make us righteous before God. Only the Samaritan, our Lord Jesus, had compassion. He came down to us in our lost and dying condition, pouring on the oil and wine of the Sacraments. He placed us on His own animal, bearing our sin and brokenness in His body on the cross to restore us. Jesus brought us to the inn, that is, the Church, and gave the innkeeper two denarii, that His double forgiveness might continue to be ministered to us. In this way the Lord, by whose Law we are torn and stricken, heals us and revives us by His Gospel and raises us up with Himself on the third day, that we may live in His sight (Hos. 6:1–6).
Parish News
College Bible Study and Meal As school starts again, we are happy to invite our college students to fellowship, a meal, and Bible Study on Tuesday evenings at 5:30 pm. All college students are welcome! Members, please check the bulletin board to sign up to bring a meal.
Story of Scripture (Please note new date and time) Each Thursday from 5:30-6:30 pm, strengthen your biblical literacy and grow in your understanding of God’s Word. Each week, participants will read 6-10 chapters at home. Class time will then 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. For September 3rd, please read Matthew chapters 15-21.
Bonfire and Hymn Sing Vicar Landrey would like to invite all college students to a bonfire in the Vicarage yard on Friday, September 11 at 6:30 pm. A meal of brats and hot dogs will be provided, with S’mores to follow! Anyone who would like to bring additional treats is welcome to do so.
Choir rehearsals Thursdays at 6:45 p.m. beginning September 10th. We are tentatively planning a general every-other-Sunday singing schedule (with the exception of occasional back-to-back festivals), meeting in the Loft at 10 a.m. If you would like to join us or have any questions, please come to a rehearsal or contact Colleen Davis @ 812-878-1145, or email colleen.davis@indstate.edu.
YPI Apple Fundraiser It’s that time of year! YPI will once again be picking apples as a fundraiser toward next year’s Higher Things conference as well as other events. Use the bulletin insert to place your order or call the office at 812-232-4972. Orders must be placed on or before September 20th.
Book Of Proverbs Bible Study… The Word of the Lord Endures Forever is a daily 15-minute verse-by-verse Bible study produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Will Weedon. Pastor Weedon recently started a study on the Book of Proverbs 21–31. You can listen at your convenience at thewordendures.org, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomePod, Tune In, the LPR mobile app and a podcast provider.
This Week at Immanuel
Today The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity
- Sunday School/Adult Bible Study, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
- YPI Welcome Back Turkey Run Trip, 12:00 pm
Tuesday
- College Bible Study and Meal, 5:30 pm
Thursday
- Story of Scripture, 5:30 pm
Next Sunday The Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity
- Sunday School /Adult Bible Study 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Pastor’s Open Office Hours
- Wednesday, 4-5 pm
- Friday, 4-5 pm
