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Readings and Memory Work - Palmarum (3-28-10)

Readings
Sunday:
Exodus 8:1-32
Hebrews 1:1-14

Monday:
Exodus 9:1-28
Hebrews 2:1-18

Tuesday:
Exodus 9:29—10:20
Hebrews 3:1-19

Wednesday:
Exodus 10:21—11:10
Hebrews 4:1-16

Thursday:
Exodus 12:1-28
Hebrews 5:1-14

Friday:
Exodus 12:29-32; 13:1-16
Hebrews 6:1-20

Saturday:
Exodus 13:17—14:9
Hebrews 7:1-22


Bible Verse for Memorizing
Isaiah writes about the Christ, “He was wounded for our transgression; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his stripes we are healed.” (Isaiah 53:5)


Small Catechism for Memorizing - The Sacrament of Holy Baptism
What benefits does Baptism give? It works forgiveness of sins, rescues from death and the devil, and gives eternal salvation to all who believe this, as the words and promises of God declare.

Which are these words and promises of God? Christ our Lord says in the last chapter of Mark: “Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.”
(Mark 16:16)

Readings and Memory Work - Judica (3-21-10)

Readings Sunday:
Exodus 1:1-22
Mark 14:12-31

Monday:
Exodus 2:1-22
Mark 14:32-52

Tuesday:
Exodus 2:23—3:22
Mark 14:53-72

Wednesday:
Exodus 4:1-18
Mark 15:1-15

Thursday:
Exodus 4:19-31
Mark 15:16-32

Friday:
Exodus 5:1—6:1
Mark 15:33-47

Saturday:
Exodus 7:1-25
Mark 16:1-20


Bible Verse for Memorizing
Jesus said, “Truly, truly, I say to you, if anyone keeps my word, he will never see death.” (John 8:51)


Small Catechism for Memorizing  - The Sacrament of Holy Baptism
What is Baptism? Baptism is not just plain water, but it is the water included in God’s command and combined with God’s word.

Which is that word of God? Christ our Lord says in the last chapter of Matthew: “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” (Matthew 28:19)

Readings and Memory Work - Laetare (March 14)

Readings:
Sunday:
Genesis 41:28-57
Mark 11:20-33

Monday:
Genesis 42:1-34, 38
Mark 12:1-12

Tuesday:
Genesis 43:1-28
Mark 12:13-27

Wednesday:
Genesis 44:1-18, 32-34
Mark 12:28-44

Thursday:
Genesis 45:1-20, 24-28
Mark 13:1-23

Friday:
Genesis 47:1-31
Mark 13:24-37

Saturday:
Genesis 49:28—50:7, 14-26
Mark 141:1-11


Bible Verse for Memorizing
If anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. (1 John 2:1)


Small Catechism for Memorizing - The Lord’s Prayer
The Conclusion: For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.

What does this mean? This means that I should be certain that these petitions are pleasing to our Father in heaven, and are heard by Him; for He Himself has commanded us to pray in this way and has promised to hear us. Amen, amen means “yes, yes, it shall be so.”

Readings and Memory Work - Oculi (3-7-10)

Readings:
Sunday:
Genesis 27:30-45; 28:10-22
Mark 9:1-13

Monday:
Genesis 29:1-30
Mark 9:14-32

Tuesday:
Genesis 35:1-29
Mark 9:33-50

Wednesday:
Genesis 37:1-36
Mark 10:1-12

Thursday:
Genesis 39:1-23
Mark 10:13-31

Friday:
Genesis 40:1-23
Mark 10:32-52

Saturday:
Genesis 41:1-27
Mark 11:1-19


Bible Verse for Memorizing
Blessed are those who hear the Word of God and keep it! (Luke 11:28)


Small Catechism for Memorizing  - The Lord’s Prayer
Seventh Petition: But deliver us from evil.

What does this mean? We pray in this petition, in summary, that our Father in heaven would rescue us from every evil of body and soul, possessions and reputation, and finally, when our last hour comes, give us a blessed end, and graciously take us from this valley of sorrow to Himself in heaven.

Readings and Memory Work - Reminiscere (February 28)

Readings:
Sunday:
Genesis 16:1-9, 15—17:22
Mark 6:1-13

Monday:
Genesis 18:1-15
Mark 6:14-34

Tuesday:
Genesis 21:1-21
Mark 6:35-56

Wednesday:
Genesis 22:1-19
Mark 7:1-23

Thursday:
Genesis 24:1-31
Mark 7:24-37

Friday:
Genesis 24:32-52, 61-67
Mark 8:1-21

Saturday:
Genesis 27:1-29
Mark 8:22-38


Bible Verse for Memorizing
This is the will of God, your sanctification. (1 Thessalonians 4:3)


Small Catechism for Memorizing - The Lord’s Prayer
Sixth Petition: And lead us not into temptation.

What does this mean? God tempts no one. We pray in this petition that God would guard and keep us so that the devil, the world, and our sinful nature may not deceive us or mislead us into false belief, despair, and other great shame and vice. Although we are attacked by these things, we pray that we may finally overcome them and win the victory.

Readings and Memory Work - Invocabit (February 21)

Readings
Sunday:
Genesis 4:1-26
Mark 2:18-28

Monday:
Genesis 6:1—7:5
Mark 3:1-19

Tuesday:
Genesis 7:11—8:12
Mark 3:20-35

Wednesday:
Genesis 8:13—9:17
Mark 4:1-20

Thursday:
Genesis 11:27—12:20
Mark 4:21-41

Friday:
Genesis 13:1-18
Mark 5:1-20

Saturday:
Genesis 15:1-21
Mark 5:21-43


Bible Verse for Memorizing
Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God. (Matthew 4:4)


Small Catechism for Memorizing - The Lord’s Prayer
Fifth Petition: And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.

What does this mean? We pray in this petition that our Father in heaven would not look at our sins, or deny our prayer because of them. We are neither worthy of the things for which we pray, nor have we deserved them, but we ask that He would give them all to us by grace, for we daily sin much and surely deserve nothing but punishment. So we too will sincerely forgive and gladly do good to those who sin against us.

Readings and Memory Work - Sexagesima (February 7)

Readings
Sunday:
Job 4:1-21
John 2:1-12

Monday:
Job 5:1-27
John 2:13-25

Tuesday:
Job 6:1-13
John 3:1-21

Wednesday:
Job 6:14-30
John 3:22—4:6

Thursday:
Job 7:1-21
John 4:7-26

Friday:
Job 8:1-22
John 4:27-45

Saturday: Job 9:1-35
John 4:46-54


Bible Verse for Memorizing
[God] wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. (1 Timothy 2:4)


Small Catechism for Memorizing - The Lord’s Prayer
Third Petition: Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

What does this mean? The good and gracious will of God is done even without our prayer, but we pray in this petition that it may be done among us also.

How is God’s will done? God’s will is done when He breaks and hinders every evil plan and purpose of the devil, the world, and our sinful nature, which do not want us to hallow God’s name or let His kingdom come; and when He strengthens and keeps us firm in His Word and faith until we die. This is His good and gracious will.

Sunday School Cancelled 2/7

On Sunday, February 7, Scripture Study and Sunday School are cancelled. Divine Service will be held at 10 a.m.

Volunteers are invited to come early on Sunday morning and help clear snow. Please bring a shovel if possible. Don't worry about usual church attire – be warm and comfortable.

UPDATE: School Closed, Most Church Activities Cancelled

Immanuel Lutheran School is now CLOSED for Wednesday, February 3. Morning Bible Study, afternoon Vespers, and evening Catechesis are all CANCELLED. Divine Service WILL be held at 7:30 p.m.

Modified Schedule for Wednesday, February 3

Immanuel Lutheran School will begin two hours late on Wednesday, February 3. 10 a.m. Bible Study is cancelled. All other classes and services are currently planned to be held as scheduled.

Readings and Memory Work - Septuagesima (January 31)

Daily Readings 
Sunday: 
Zechariah 10:1—11:3
2 Timothy 3:1-17

Monday:
Zechariah 11:4-17
2 Timothy 4:1-18

Tuesday:
Zechariah 12:1—13:9
Titus 1:1—2:6

Wednesday:
Zechariah 14:1-21
Titus 2:7—3:15

Thursday:
Job 1:1-22
John 1:1-18

Friday:
Job 2:1—3:10
John 1:19-34

Saturday:
Job 3:11-26
John 1:35-51


Bible Verse for Memorizing
Our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ. (Philippians 3:20)


Small Catechism for Memorizing - The Lord’s Prayer Second Petition: Thy kingdom come.

What does this mean? The kingdom of God certainly comes by itself without our prayer, but we pray in this petition that it may come to us also.

How does God’s kingdom come? God’s kingdom comes when our heavenly Father gives us His Holy Spirit, so that by His grace we believe His holy Word and lead godly lives here in time and there in eternity.

Readings and Memory Work - Epiphany I (January 10)

Daily Readings
Sunday:
Ezekiel 18:1-4, 19-32
Romans 2:17-29

Monday:
Ezekiel 33:1-20
Romans 3:1-18

Tuesday:
Ezekiel 34:1-24
Romans 3:19-31

Wednesday:
Ezekiel 36:13-28
Romans 4:1-25

Thursday:
Ezekiel 36:33—37:14
Romans 5:1-21

Friday:
Ezekiel 37:15-28
Romans 6:1-23

Saturday:
Ezekiel 38:1-23
Romans 7:1-20


Bible Verse for Memorizing
The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. (Galatians 5:22-23)


Small Catechism for Memorizing - The Creed
What does [the Third Article] mean? I believe that I cannot by my own reason or strength believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord, or come to Him; but the Holy Spirit has called me by the Gospel, enlightened me with His gifts, sanctified and kept me in the true faith. In the same way He calls, gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies the whole Christian Church on earth, and keeps it with Jesus Christ in the one true faith. In this Christian Church He daily and richly forgives all my sins and the sins of all believers. On the Last Day He will raise me and all the dead, and give eternal life to me and all believers in Christ. This is most certainly true.

Readings and Memory Work - Christmastide/Epiphany (January 3)

Daily Readings
Sunday:
Isaiah 63:1-14
Luke 2:21-40

Monday:
Isaiah 63:15—65:2
Luke 2:41-52

Tuesday:
Isaiah 65:8-25
Luke 3:1-20

Wednesday:
Isaiah 66:1-20
Luke 3:21-38

Thursday:
Ezekiel 1:1-14, 22-28
Romans 1:1-17

Friday:
Ezekiel 2:1—3:11
Romans 1:18-32

Saturday:
Ezekiel 3:12-27
Romans 2:1-16


Bible Verse for Memorizing
Unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:11)


Small Catechism for Memorizing - The Creed
What does [the Third Article] mean [part one]? I believe that I cannot by my own reason or strength believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord, or come to Him; but the Holy Spirit has called me by the Gospel, enlightened me with His gifts, sanctified and kept me in the true faith. In the same way He calls, gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies the whole Christian Church on earth, and keeps it with Jesus Christ in the one true faith.

Readings and Memory Work - Christmastide (December 27)

Daily Readings
Sunday:
Isaiah 51:17—52:12
Matthew 2:1-12

Monday:
Isaiah 52:13—54:10
Matthew 2:13-23

Tuesday:
Isaiah 55:1-13
Luke 1:1-25

Wednesday:
Isaiah 58:1—59:3, 14-21
Luke 1:26-38

Thursday:
Isaiah 60:1-22
Luke 1:39-56

Friday:
Isaiah 61:1-11
Luke 1:57-80

Saturday:
Isaiah 62:1-12
Luke 2:1-20


Bible Verse for Memorizing
The grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions. (Titus 2:11-12)


Small Catechism for Memorizing - Christian Questions with Their Answers
What should we do when we eat His body and drink His blood, and in this way receive His pledge? We should remember and proclaim His death and the shedding of His blood, as He taught us: This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.

Readings and Memory Work - Advent IV (December 20)

Daily Readings

Sunday:
Isaiah 40:18—41:10
Revelation 8:1-13

Monday:
Isaiah 42:1-25
Revelation 9:1-12

Tuesday:
Isaiah 43:1-24
Revelation 9:13—10:11

Wednesday:
Isaiah 43:25—44:20
Revelation 11:1-19

Thursday:
Isaiah 44:21—45:13,20-25
Revelation 12:1-17

Friday:
Isaiah 49:1-18
Matthew 1:1-17

Saturday:
Isaiah 49:22-26; 50:4—51:8, 12-16
Matthew 1:18-25


Bible Verse for Memorizing
The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. (John 1:14)


Small Catechism for Memorizing - Christian Questions with Their Answers
Did the Father also die for you? He did not. The Father is God only, as is the Holy Spirit; but the Son is both true God and true man. He died for me and shed His blood for me.

Readings and Memory Work - Advent III (December 13, 2009

Readings
Sunday:
Isaiah 29:15—30:14
Revelation 1:1-20

Monday:
Isaiah 30:15-26
Revelation 2:1-29

Tuesday:
Isaiah 30:27—31:9
Revelation 3:1-22

Wednesday:
Isaiah 32:1-20
Revelation 4:1-11

Thursday:
Isaiah 33:1-24
Revelation 5:1-14

Friday:
Isaiah 34:1-2, 8—35:10
Revelation 6:1-17

Saturday:
Isaiah 40:1-17
Revelation 7:1-17


Bible Verse for Memorizing
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. (John 3:16)


Small Catechism for Memorizing  - The Creed
What does [the Second Article] mean? I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father from eternity, and also true man, born of the virgin Mary, is my Lord, who has redeemed me, a lost and condemned person, purchased and won me from all sins, from death, and from the power of the devil; not with gold or silver, but with His holy, precious blood and with his innocent suffering and death, that I may be His own and live under Him in His kingdom and serve Him in everlasting righteousness, innocence, and blessedness, just as He is risen from the dead, lives and reigns to all eternity. This is most certainly true.

Readings
Sunday:
Isaiah 14:1-23
2 Peter 3:1-18

Monday:
Isaiah 24:1-13
1 John 1:1—2:14

Tuesday:
Isaiah 24:14—25:12
1 John 2:15-29

Wednesday:
Isaiah 26:1-19
1 John 3:1-24

Thursday:
Isaiah 26:20—27:13
1 John 4:1-21

Friday:
Isaiah 28:14-29
1 John 5:1-21

Saturday:
Isaiah 29:1-14
Jude 1-25


Bible Verse for Memorizing
The Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel. (Isaiah 7:14)


Small Catechism for Memorizing - The Creed
The Second Article: And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead.

What does this mean [part one]? I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father from eternity, and also true man, born of the virgin Mary, is my Lord, who has redeemed me, a lost and condemned person, purchased and won me from all sins, from death, and from the power of the devil; not with gold or silver, but with His holy, precious blood and with his innocent suffering and death.

Daily Readings:
Sunday:
Isaiah 5:1-25
1 Peter 2:1-12

Monday:
Isaiah 6:1—7:9
1 Peter 2:13-25

Tuesday:
Isaiah 7:10—8:8
1 Peter 3:1-22

Wednesday:
Isaiah 8:9—9:7
1 Peter 4:1-19

Thursday:
Isaiah 9:8—10:11
1 Peter 5:1-14

Friday:
Isaiah 10:12-27a, 33-34
2 Peter 1:1-21

Saturday:
Isaiah 11:1—12:6
2 Peter 2:1-22


Bible Verse for Memorizing
By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. (Hebrews 11:3)


Small Catechism for Memorizing - The Creed
The First Article: I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.

What does this mean? I believe that God has made me and all creatures; that He has given me my body and soul, eyes, ears and all my members, my reason and all my senses, and still takes care of them.

He also gives me clothing and shoes, food and drink, house and home, wife and children, land, animals, and all I have. He richly and daily provides me with all that I need to support this body and life.

He defends me against all danger and guards and protects me from all evil. All this He does only out of fatherly, divine goodness and mercy, without any merit or worthiness in me. For all this it is my duty to thank and praise, serve and obey Him.

This is most certainly true.

Daily Readings
Sunday:
Daniel 2:24-49
Revelation 19:1-21

Monday: 
Daniel 3:1-30 
Revelation 20:1-15

Tuesday:
Daniel 4:1-37
Revelation 21:1-8

Wednesday:
Daniel 5:1-30
Revelation 21:9-27

Thursday:
Daniel 6:1-28
Revelation 22:1-21

Friday:
Isaiah 1:1-28
1 Peter 1:1-12

Saturday:
Isaiah 2:1-22
1 Peter 1:13-25


Bible Verse for Memorizing
The Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being. (Genesis 2:7)


Small Catechism for Memorizing - The Creed
The First Article: I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.

What does this mean? I believe that God has made me and all creatures; that He has given me my body and soul, eyes, ears and all my members, my reason and all my senses, and still takes care of them.

He also gives me clothing and shoes, food and drink, house and home, wife and children, land, animals, and all I have. He richly and daily provides me with all that I need to support this body and life.

Readigns and Memory Work - Trinity XXIII (November 15)

Daily Readings
Sunday:
Jeremiah 30:1-24
Matthew 26:57-75

Monday:
Jeremiah 31:1-17, 23-34
Matthew 27:1-10

Tuesday:
Jeremiah 33:1-22
Matthew 27:11-32

Wednesday:
Jeremiah 37:1-21
Matthew 27:33-56

Thursday:
Jeremiah 38:1-28
Matthew 27:57-66

Friday:
Daniel 1:1-21
Matthew 28:1-20

Saturday:
Daniel 2:1-23
Revelation 18:1-24


Bible Verse for Memorizing
Whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it. (James 2:10)


Small Catechism for Memorizing - The Close of the Ten Commandments
What does God say about all these commandments? He says: “I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sins of the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate Me, but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love Me and keep My commandments.” (Exodus 20:5-6)

What does this mean? God threatens to punish all who break these commandments. Therefore, we should fear His wrath and not do anything against them. But He promises grace and every blessing to all who keep these commandments. Therefore, we should also love and trust in Him and gladly do what He commands.

Readings and Memory Work - All Saints (November 1)

Readings
Sunday:
Deuteronomy 34:1-12
Matthew 21:1-22

Monday:
Jeremiah 1:1-19
Matthew 21:23-46

Tuesday:
Jeremiah 3:6 —4:2
Matthew 22:1-22

Wednesday:
Jeremiah 5:1-19
Matthew 22:23-46

Thursday:
Jeremiah 7:1-29
Matthew 23:1-12

Friday:
Jeremiah 8:18—9:12
Matthew 23:13-39

Saturday:
Jeremiah 11:1-23
Matthew 24:1-28


Bible Verse for Memorizing
Now there is great gain in godliness with contentment, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. (1 Timothy 6:6-7)


Small Catechism for Memorizing - The Ten Commandments
The Ninth Commandment: You shall not covet your neighbor’s house.

What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not scheme to get our neighbor’s inheritance or house, or get it in a way which only appears right, but help and be of service to him in keeping it.

Readings and Memory Work - Trinity XX (October 25)

Daily Readings:
Sunday:
Deuteronomy 27:1-26
Matthew 17:14-27

Monday:
Deuteronomy 28:1-22
Matthew 18:1-20

Tuesday:
Deuteronomy 29:1-29
Matthew 18:21-35

Wednesday:
Deuteronomy 30:1-20
Matthew 19:1-15

Thursday:
Deuteronomy 31:1-29
Matthew 19:16-30

Friday:
Deuteronomy 31:30—32:27
Matthew 20:1-16

Saturday:
Deuteronomy 32:28-52
Matthew 20:17-34


Bible Verse for Memorizing
By grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. (Ephesians 2:8-9)


Small Catechism for Memorizing  - The Ten Commandments
The Eighth Commandment: You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.

What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not tell lies about our neighbor, betray him, slander him, or hurt his reputation, but defend him, speak well of him, and explain everything in the kindest way.

Readings and Memory Work - Trinity XIX (October 18)

Readings:
Sunday:
Deuteronomy 17:1-20
Matthew 14:1-21

Monday:
Deuteronomy 18:1-22
Matthew 14:22-36

Tuesday:
Deuteronomy 19:1-20
Matthew 15:1-20

Wednesday:
Deuteronomy 20:1-20
Matthew 15:21-39

Thursday:
Deuteronomy 21:1-23
Matthew 16:1-12

Friday:
Deuteronomy 24:10—25:10
Matthew 16:13-28

Saturday:
Deuteronomy 25:17—26:19
Matthew 17:1-13


Bible Verse for Memorizing
In everything, do to others what you would have them do to you. (Matthew 7:12)


Small Catechism for Memorizing - The Ten Commandments
The Seventh Commandment: You shall not steal.

What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not take our neighbor’s money or possessions, or get them in any dishonest way, but help him to improve and protect his possessions and income.

Readings and Memory Work - Trinity XVIII (October 11)

Daily Readings
Sunday:
Deuteronomy 9:23—10:22
Matthew 11:20-30

Monday:
Deuteronomy 11:1-25
Matthew 12:1-21

Tuesday:
Deuteronomy 11:26—12:12
Matthew 12:22-37

Wednesday:
Deuteronomy 13:13-32
Matthew 12:38-50

Thursday:
Deuteronomy 13:1-18
Matthew 13:1-23

Friday:
Deuteronomy 14:1-2, 22-23, Deuteronomy 14:28—15:15
Matthew 13:24-43

Saturday:
Deuteronomy 15:19—16:22
Matthew 13:44-58


Bible Verse for Memorizing
A man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. (Genesis 2:24)


Small Catechism for Memorizing - The Ten Commandments
The Sixth Commandment: You shall not commit adultery.

What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we lead a sexually pure and decent life in what we say and do, and husband and wife love and honor each other.

Readings and Memory Work - Trinity XVII (October 4)

Daily Readings:
Sunday:
Deuteronomy 4:21-40
Matthew 8:1-17

Monday:
Deuteronomy 5:1-21
Matthew 8:18-34

Tuesday:
Deuteronomy 5:22—6:9
Matthew 9:1-17

Wednesday:
Deuteronomy 6:10-25
Matthew 9:18-38

Thursday:
Deuteronomy 7:1-19
Matthew 10:1-23

Friday:
Deuteronomy 8:1-20
Matthew 10:24-42

Saturday:
Deuteronomy 9:1-22
Matthew 11:1-19


Bible Verse for Memorizing
Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: “It is Mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. (Romans 12:19)


Small Catechism for Memorizing - The Ten Commandments
The Fifth Commandment: You shall not murder.

What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not hurt or harm our neighbor in his body, but help and support him in every physical need.

St. Michael and All Angels

September 29: St. Michael and All Angels- Every year the church sets aside a day to learn about and give thanks for the ministry of angels. Spirits created by God, angels have an important calling to serve mankind and protect us from evil. Angels are called "saints" (which means "holy ones") because those who did not rebel against God are holy. The rebellious angels are demons or devils, and St. Michael was the commander of the angelic armies who threw the devil and his angels out of heaven. Immanuel will celebrate this day with a transferred Divine Service on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 7:30 p.m.

Readings and Memory Work - Trinity XVI (September 27)

Daily Readings:
Sunday:
Malachi 3:6—4:6
Matthew 4:12-25

Monday:
Deuteronomy 1:1-18
Matthew 5:1-20

Tuesday:
Deuteronomy 1:19-36
Matthew 5:21-48

Wednesday:
Deuteronomy 1:37—2:15
Matthew 6:1-15

Thursday:
Deuteronomy 2:16-37
Matthew 6:16-34

Friday:
Deuteronomy 3:1-29
Matthew 7:1-12

Saturday:
Deuteronomy 4:1-20
Matthew 7:13-29


Bible Verse for Memorizing
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with promise: “that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth.” (Ephesians 6:1-3)


Small Catechism for Memorizing - The Ten Commandments
The Fourth Commandment: Honor your father and your mother.

What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not despise or anger our parents and other authorities, but honor them, serve and obey them, love and cherish them.

Life Chain: Sunday, October 4

Lutherans for Life will be participating in the Life Chain on Sunday, October 4th at 2:30PM. The Life Chain is a silent protest where participants hold signs which witness to the sanctity of human life in the womb. We will meet on Franconia Rd in Springfield between Frontier and Elder Sts. at 2:30PM. The Life Chain lasts only one hour, and will take the place of our October meeting. Questions? E-mail Dennis Di Mauro atdennisdimauro@yahoo.com

Looking Forward: Trinity 16

September 27: Trinity XVI- Continuing the theme from the previous Sunday, we see that we need not worry even about death. On this Sunday, we hear the wonderful Gospel from Luke 7.11-17, where Jesus stops a funeral and brings the son of the Widow of Nain back to life.

Readings and Memory Work - Trinity XV (September 20)

Readings:
Sunday:
Nehemiah 4:7-23
1 Timothy 3:1-16

Monday:
Nehemiah 5:1-16; 6:1-9, 15-16
1 Timothy 4:1-16

Tuesday:
Nehemiah 7:1-4; 8:1-18
1 Timothy 5:1-16

Wednesday:
Nehemiah 9:1-21
1 Timothy 5:17—6:2

Thursday:
Nehemiah 9:22-38
1 Timothy 6:3-21

Friday:
Malachi 1:1-14
Matthew 3:1-17

Saturday:
Malachi 2:1—3:5
Matthew 4:1-11


Bible Verse for Memorizing
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)


Small Catechism for Memorizing - The Ten Commandments:
The Third Commandment: Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.

What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not despise preaching and His Word, but hold it sacred and gladly hear and learn it.

Looking Forward: Trinity 15

September 20: Trinity XV- "Why do you worry?" We hear this question from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount today, reminding us not to be overly concerned with the things of this life. The Father knows the things that we need, and will provide them. "Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you."