Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church LCMS

06/03/2026

Gracious and merciful Lord, we look to You for the remission of our sins in Jesus, who speaks Your faithful words and performs the mighty work of our salvation. Hallelujah! Amen.

06/02/2026

We pray to the Holy Trinity, that our God our hear our voices and bless us! Hear Christ for you at kfuo.org.

Lutheran Service Book 504

1 Father most holy, merciful, and tender;
Jesus, our Savior, with the Father reigning;
Spirit of comfort, advocate, defender,
Light never waning;

2 Trinity blessed, unity unshaken,
Goodness unbounded, very God of heaven,
Light of the angels, joy of those forsaken,
Hope of all living,

3 Maker of all things, all Thy creatures praise Thee;
All for Thy worship were and are created;
Now, as we also worship Thee devoutly,
Hear Thou our voices.

4 Lord God Almighty, unto Thee be glory,
One in three persons, over all exalted!
Glory we offer, praise Thee and adore Thee,
Now and forever.

06/02/2026

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06/02/2026

Gracious God, Your eternal light penetrates the darkness brought about by our sin. Thank You for Your grace given in Jesus, which covers our sin and restores our light of hope. In His name. Amen.

06/02/2026

PSALM 27

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?

When evildoers assail me
to eat up my flesh,
my adversaries and foes,
it is they who stumble and fall.

Though an army encamp against me,
my heart shall not fear;
though war arise against me,
yet I will be confident.

One thing have I asked of the Lord,
that will I seek after:
that I may dwell in the house of the Lord
all the days of my life,
to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord
and to inquire in his temple.

For he will hide me in his shelter
in the day of trouble;
he will conceal me under the cover of his tent;
he will lift me high upon a rock.

And now my head shall be lifted up
above my enemies all around me,
and I will offer in his tent
sacrifices with shouts of joy;
I will sing and make melody to the Lord.

Hear, O Lord, when I cry aloud;
be gracious to me and answer me!
You have said, “Seek my face.”
My heart says to you,
“Your face, Lord, do I seek.”
Hide not your face from me.
Turn not your servant away in anger,
O you who have been my help.
Cast me not off; forsake me not,
O God of my salvation!
For my father and my mother have forsaken me,
but the Lord will take me in.

Teach me your way, O Lord,
and lead me on a level path
because of my enemies.
Give me not up to the will of my adversaries;
for false witnesses have risen against me,
and they breathe out violence.

I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lord
in the land of the living!
Wait for the Lord;
be strong, and let your heart take courage;
wait for the Lord!

06/02/2026

Daily Lectionary 06/02/2026

Ecclesiastes 10:1-20 John 10:1-21 The selections from Holy Scripture from one day to the next follow a semi-continuous course through entire books of the Bible. This is consistent with the ancient Christian precedent and practice of lectio continua (“continuous reading”). This approach allows Scripture to interpret itself in its own literary context. Thereby it also informs and shapes Christian prayer and devotion over the course of time....

Ecclesiastes 10:1-20 John 10:1-21 The selections from Holy Scripture from one day to the next follow a semi-continuous course through entire books of the Bible.  This is consistent with the an…

06/02/2026

On June 1st, the church celebrates Justin Martyr, who was born into a pagan family in the second century. He converted to the Christian faith while he was a philosophy student. He became a teacher in Ephesus and Rome. He was martyred for refusing to make pagan sacrifices. After being arrested and tried, he was executed with six other Christians. His confession of faith is recorded in the official Roman court documents. “The account of his martyrdom became a source of great encouragement to the early Christian community.” (p. 397) Most of our knowledge of early liturgical practice comes from Justin.

Let us pray: “Almighty and everlasting God, You found Your martyr Justin wandering from teacher to teacher, searching for the true God. Grant that all who seek for a deeper knowledge of the sublime wisdom of Your eternal Word may be found by You, who sent Your Son to seek and to save the lost; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.” Amen.

Prayer quoted from and description adapted from “Treasury of Daily Prayer,” p. 396-7.

Image: “Saint Justin” by André Thevet. 1584, Public Domain.

06/01/2026

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In Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. (Galatians 3:26)

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06/01/2026

"The twists and turns of life often tempt one to be foolish, because wisdom does not always quickly gain respect or results. Still, it is better, and possible, to follow the course of God’s wisdom. No matter how much foolishness may control every level of our society and life, we are to avoid it. Because God encourages us to wisdom, we may expect something more in the outcome of our life than just death. He promises life everlasting in Christ, our Wisdom."

Lord, as we ask for Your wisdom to carry us through life, teach us also to be patient with foolish people. Keep us mindful of the outcome You have prepared for us in Your Son’s death and resurrection. Amen.

(Excerpt from The Lutheran Study Bible notes for Ecclesiastes 9:11-10:20)

06/01/2026

Today, the church commemorates Justin, martyr.

Justin (c. 100 – c. 165) was an early Christian apologist, philosopher, and martyr for the faith. A Greek, he converted to Christianity from Platonism as an adult, after which he established a school and debated with other (non-Christian) philosophers. During the reign of the emperor Marcus Aurelius (r. 161–180), Justin was reported as a Christian to the authorities by the cynic philosopher Crescens. Justin, along with six friends—two of whom were slaves he had educated—were arrested and tried for their faith. Justin was beheaded at an unknown date, the form of ex*****on used for Roman citizens, including the Apostle Paul.

Most of Justin's works are, sadly, lost to time. However, three works survive, most notably his First Apology. In the work, Justin defends the morality of the Christian life to a Roman audience, specifically, then-emperor Antoninus Pius, who was at that time persecuting Christians. The LCMS joins many other church bodies in commemorating Justin, like the Roman Catholic Church and the Church of England. He is referred to as both Justin Martyr and Justin the Philosopher.

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