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Immanuel Church News & Notes (Trinity 4)

  THIS WEEK AT IMMANUEL Sunday (7/13) 8:00 am—Bible Class 9:00 am—Divine Service with Holy Communion 11:00 am – Divine Service (Broadlands, IL) 11:30 am – Church Council Meeting Tuesday 7:00 pm—Elders Meeting (Broadlands) Wednesday 7:30 am – Matins 4:30 pm – Individual Confession & Absolution 6:00 pm – Divine Service with Holy Communion 7:00…

Speaking the Truth in Love: A Christian Response to Homosexuality

The church’s message to those struggling with homosexuality is not one of hate or exclusion, but of hope. God’s Word tells the truth about sin—but it also tells the greater truth of a Savior who forgives, renews, and restores. The LCMS calls its members to be faithful to Scripture, compassionate toward all people, and confident in the Gospel that saves sinners and changes lives.

Understanding the Ten Commandments: God’s Gifts, Our Guide

God didn’t give the Ten Commandments to restrict joy but to preserve it. Delivered to Moses on Mount Sinai, these commands are more than ancient laws—they’re gifts for daily life, shaping how we love God and serve our neighbor. As we reflect on the Ten Commandments, we see both a mirror exposing our sin and a map showing the path of godly living. Most of all, they prepare us to see our need for Christ, who fulfilled the Law perfectly for us.