Third Sunday Of Easter
(Misericordias Domini)
19 April 2026
The Good Shepherd Cares for His Sheep
Our Lord Jesus is the Good Shepherd (John 10:11–16). He is not like the hireling, who cares nothing for the sheep and only for himself, who flees when he sees the wolf coming. Rather, Jesus is the Good Shepherd who seeks out His scattered sheep to deliver them (Ezek. 34:11–16). He gathers them and feeds them in rich pasture. He binds up the broken and strengthens the sick. He lays down His life for wandering and wayward sheep. On the cross, Christ bore in His body the attacks of the predators of sin and death and the devil for you that you might be saved. He now lives to restore your soul in the still waters of baptism, to lead you in the paths of righteousness by the voice of His Gospel, to prepare the table of His holy supper before you, that you may dwell in the house of the Lord forever (Psalm 23). “For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls” (1 Peter 2:25).
Parish News
Altar Flowers are donated today to the Glory of God Mrs. Pam Anderson.
Vicar Placement Watch Party @ Pastor’s Home Pastor and Emily warmly invite you to their home (136 Phoenix) on Tuesday, April 28th, at 6:30 PM for a Vicarage Placement Watch Party. Join us for hors d’oeuvres, games, and watching the commissioning of the next vicarage class. Lord willing, we’ll hear our church’s name and the name of our next Vicar! RSVPs are appreciated to assist with food preparation, but there’s no need to bring extra food. Feel free to bring a beverage of your choice (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) and any yard or table-top games you think we may enjoy.
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 and 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. For the upcoming week, we will read 1 Kings 1-11; Chronicles 28-29 at home with class time devoted to reviewing what was read and connecting the theology of Scripture to our lives today.
Book Of 2 Timothy 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 2 Timothy. You can listen on-demand at thewordendures.org, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomePod, Tune In, the LPR mobile app and a podcast provider.
This Week at Immanuel
Today Third Sunday of Easter (Misericordias Domini)
- Sunday School/Adult Bible Study, 9:00 am
- Divine Service, 10:30 am
Tuesday
- College Bible Study and Meal, 5:30 pm
Wednesday
- Story of Scripture, 4:30 pm
Next Sunday Fourth Sunday of Easter (Jubilate)
- 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
