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."

Readings and Memory Work - Trinity XIV (September 13)

Daily Readings:
Sunday:
2 Chronicles 32:1-22
Colossians 1:1-23

Monday:
2 Chronicles 33:1-25
Colossians 1:24—2:7

Tuesday:
2 Chronicles 34:1-4, 8-11, 14-33
Colossians 2:8-23

Wednesday:
2 Chronicles 35:1-7, 16-25
Colossians 3:1-25

Thursday:
2 Chronicles 36:1-23
Colossians 4:1-18

Friday:
Nehemiah 1:1—2:10
1 Timothy 1:1-20

Saturday:
Nehemiah 2:11-20; 4:1-6
1 Timothy 2:1-15


Bible Verse for Memorizing
Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me. (Psalm 50:15)


Small Catechism for Memorizing - The Ten Commandments
The Second Commandment: You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God.

What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not curse, swear, use satanic arts, lie, or deceive by His name, but call upon it in every trouble, pray, praise, and give thanks.

Looking Forward: Trinity 14

September 13: Trinity XIV- The Cleansing of the Ten Lepers (Luke 17.11-19) is often preached with a focus on being thankful, for only one of the ten lepers, seeing he was cleansed, returned to Jesus to give thanks. For this reason, some lectionaries appoint this Gospel to be read at the American celebration of Thanksgiving. There are several other things this Gospel teaches us, however: the thankful leper was a Gentile, showing that the kingdom of God is open to all people, not only to Jews; and second, Jesus is shown to be God in the flesh, who receives worship from the thankful leper.

Readings and Memory Work - Trinity XIII (September 6)

Readings:
Sunday:
2 Kings 4:8-22,32-37
Ephesians 5:15-33

Monday:
2 Kings 4:38—5:8
Ephesians 6:1-24

Tuesday:
2 Kings 5:9-27
Philippians 1:1-20

Wednesday:
2 Kings 6:1-23
Philippians 1:21—2:11

Thursday:
2 Kings 9:1-13; 10:18-29
Philippians 2:12-30

Friday:
2 Chronicles 29:1-24
Philippians 3:1-21

Saturday:
2 Chronicles 31:1-21
Philippians 4:1-23


Bible Verse for Memorizing
“‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind,’ and ‘your neighbor as yourself.’” (Luke 10:27)


Small Catechism for Memorizing - The Ten Commandments
The First Commandment: You shall have no other gods.

What does this mean? We should fear, love, and trust in God above all things.

Looking Forward: Trinity 13

September 6: Trinity XIII- "What shall I do to inherit eternal life?" This question put to Jesus (Luke 10.23-37) cuts to the heart of all religion and spirituality. Jesus' answer? The Parable of the Good Samaritan. In this text, we learn that we are the man lying in the ditch, unable to do anything to inherit eternal life. Christ, the "Good Samaritan," comes down to us, heals us, and promises to return.

Readings and Memory Work - Trinity XII (August 30)

Daily Readings:
Sunday:
1 Kings 12:20—13:5, 33-34
2 Corinthians 8:1-24

Monday:
1 Kings 16:29—17:24
2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Tuesday:
1 Kings 18:1-19
Ephesians 1:1-23

Wednesday:
1 Kings 18:20-40
Ephesians 2:1-22

Thursday:
1 Kings 19:1-21
Ephesians 3:1-21

Friday:
2 Kings 2:1-18
Ephesians 4:1-24

Saturday:
2 Kings 2:19-25; 4:1-7
Ephesians 4:25—5:14


Bible Verse for Memorizing
Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. (2 Corinthians 9:6-7)


Small Catechism for Memorizing - Christian Questions and Their Answers:
1. Do you believe that you are a sinner? Yes, I believe it. I am a sinner.

2. How do you know this? From the Ten Commandments, which I have not kept.

3. Are you sorry for your sins? Yes, I am sorry that I have sinned against God.

4. What have you deserved from God because of your sins? His wrath and displeasure, temporal death, and eternal damnation. (See Romans 6:21, 23.)

5. Do you hope to be saved? Yes, that is my hope.

6. In whom then do you trust? In my dear Lord Jesus Christ.

7. Who is Christ? The Son of God, true God and man.

8. How many Gods are there? Only one, but there are three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Readings and Memory Work - Trinity XI (August 23)

Daily Readings:
Sunday: 
1 Kings 3:1-15
2 Corinthians 1:1-22

Monday:
1 Kings 5:1-18
2 Corinthians 1:23—2:17

Tuesday:
1 Kings 7:51—8:21
2 Corinthians 3:1-18

Wednesday:
1 Kings 8:22-30, 46-63
2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Thursday:
1 Kings 9:1-9; 10:1-13
2 Corinthians 5:1-21

Friday:
1 Kings 11:1-26
2 Corinthians 6:1-18

Saturday:
1 Kings 11:42—12:19
2 Corinthians 7:1-16


Bible Verse for Memorizing
The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? (Psalm 27:1)


Small Catechism for Memorizing - Christian Questions and Their Answers:
1. Do you believe that you are a sinner? Yes, I believe it. I am a sinner.

2. How do you know this? From the Ten Commandments, which I have not kept.

3. Are you sorry for your sins? Yes, I am sorry that I have sinned against God.

4. What have you deserved from God because of your sins? His wrath and displeasure, temporal death, and eternal damnation. (See Romans 6:21, 23.)