Immanuel Lutheran Church

Jesus explains that his family, his brothers and sisters are not of earthly doing but through faith in God’s promises fulfilled in him. . . . → Read More: Life Together

As we celebrate Christ’s resurrection we are reminded of what it is all about, the final resurrection at the last day. . . . → Read More: Another Resurrection to Come

As we approach July 4, we celebrate the wonderful freedoms in this nation. Through the apostle Paul we are reminded that all of this has been put in place by God as one of his blessings to us. . . . → Read More: Romans 13:1 ff “Where Did We Get This?”

Memorial Day(s)

1 Corinthians 11:24 & 25

Do this …in remembrance of me.

            This coming Monday (last Monday in May) is designated “Memorial Day” for Americans to remember the deaths of men and women who gave their lives for our nation in wars past.  The battles and wars in which they . . . → Read More: MEMORIAL DAY(S)

† IMMANUEL’S E-MESSENGER †

Thursday, December 9, 2010

2nd Week in Advent

A Matter of Faith

Luke 1:38 

 ”I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it be to me as you have said.” Then the angel left her.

                The Angel had just told Mary all that God was in the . . . → Read More: A Matter of Faith

Looking Ahead

Isaiah 2:1 

 In the last days the mountain of the LORD’s temple will be established      as chief among the mountains; it will be raised above the hills,      and all nations will stream to it.

                God sent the prophet Isaiah to Jerusalem to tell, warn, invite and console the people . . . → Read More: Looking Ahead

Covenant:  God w/ Jacob and Jacob w/ God

Read:  Genesis 28:10-22 

v. 20-22  “If God will be with me and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to eat and clothing to wear, so that I come again to my father’s house in peace, then the Lord . . . → Read More: Covenant: God w/ Jacob and Jacob w/ God

Ecclesiastes 5:10-20

v. 19-20 Everyone also to whom God has given wealth and possessions and power to enjoy them, and to accept his lot and rejoice in his toil—this is the gift of God. 20 For he will not much remember the days of his life because God keeps him occupied with . . . → Read More: Overcoming Greed

Read:  1 Peter 1:3-9

…According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you…[3b-4]

Peter is writing to Christians scattered throughout Asia referring . . . → Read More: Even Me?

Psalm 148: 11-13

… kings of the earth and all nations, you princes and all rulers on earth, 12 young men and maidens, old men and children. 13 Let them praise the name of the LORD, for his name alone is exalted; his splendor is above the earth and the heavens.

Psalm . . . → Read More: Generation Gap