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The Feast of The Holy Trinity 15-June-2025 Sermon Text: Isaiah 6:1-7 Sermon Theme: “You Shall Have No Other Gods!” I. Fear God Creator Of All. (Vs.1,2) II. Love God Who Comes To Bless!(vs.3,4) III. Trust God Who Sanctifies Us To Serve! (Vs.6-7) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Leona Kleaving Obituary Leona Ruth Kleaving, 100, of Tell City passed away peacefully at the Heartford House, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, June 7, 2025. She was born February 25, 1925, in Spencer County, IN, daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Bauer) Huebschman. Leona graduated from Troy High School in 1943 and then spent the next 9 years working at General Electric as a solderer. She was united in marriage to Alva P. Kleaving on April 7, 1951, and they shared 56 years together before his passing in 2008. Leona lived the life of a farmer's wife for many years where she enjoyed gardening, taking care of her flowers, sewing, and canning. She liked to play euchre and was still playing until about a year ago. Leona was well known for baking pies and her delicious cinnamon rolls. She was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Tell City. Leona is survived by her 3 children, Kathy (TO) O'Bryan of Owensboro, KY, Wayne (Donna) Kleaving, and Tina (Rob) Gladish, both of Tell City; six grandchildren, David Coakley of Owensboro, Kevin Coakley of Owensboro, Travis Kleaving of Tell City, Rachel (Chris) Roark of Tell City, Kari (Steven) Byers of Mariah Hill, Joseph Gladish of Tell City; 4 great-grandchildren, Shelby Coakley, Breckin and Brennon East, and Beck Byers; a sister, Marcella Slack, Ft. Worth, TX; as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Leona was preceded in death by her sisters, Selma Lorenz, and Mildred Mulzer, and her brothers, Werner, Harry, Robert, and Clarence Huebschman. Funeral services will be Thursday at 10:00am June 12, 2025, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, with burial to follow in Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital or Riley Children's Hospital. Condolences may be left at zoercher-gillickfuneralhome.com

The Day of Pentecost 8-June-2025 Sermon Text: Genesis 11:1-9 Sermon Theme: “The Only Cure For Sin's Babbling” I. Man's Fallen Nature Perverts God's Blessings To Rebel. (Vs.1-4). II. God Comes Down To Save People From Their Sin.(vs.5-7). III. The Lord Scatters Mankind To Preserve His Church In His Promise. (Vs.8-9) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Exaudi, The Seventh Sunday Of Easter 1-June-2025 Sermon Text: Ezekiel 36:22-28 Sermon Theme: The Holy Spirit Sent Forth! I. He Comes To Hallow God's Great Name!(vs.22-23). II. He Renews Our Hearts and Spirits! (Vs.25-26) III. He Brings and Preserves Us In Christ Jesus' Kingdom! (Vs.27-28) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The Ascension Of Our Lord 29-May-2025 Sermon Text: 2 Kings 5:5-15 Sermon Theme: “The Comfort of Jesus' Ascension” I. He Ascends Accompanying Us Always! (Vs.5-7) II. He Ascends Showering Us With His Gifts! (Vs.8-10) III. He Ascends Clothing Us With His Victory!(11-13). IV. He Ascends Pouring His Spirit Upon Us!(14-15) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Rogate, the Sixth Sunday of Easter 25-May-2025 Sermon Text: Numbers 21:4-9 Sermon Theme: “Prayer Lifts Your Eyes To The One Lifted Up FOR YOU!” I. Trusting Our Own Ways Brings Discouragement (vs.4). II. Despising God's Gracious Gifts Brings Death.(vs.5-6) III. Confessing Our Sin We Beg Our Shepherd To Intercede.(vs.7). IV. The Lord's Answer Fixes Our Eyes On Jesus!(vs.8-9) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Cantate, The Fifth Sunday of Easter 18-May-2025 Sermon Text: Isaiah 12:1-6 Sermon Theme: “Learn Isaiah's Salvation Song!” I. Sing Together Salvation Has Come For You! (Vs.1-3) II. Sing In The World To Save Fellow Sinners! (Vs.4-6) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Jubilate, The Fifth Sunday of Easter 11-May-2025 Sermon Text: Isaiah 40:25-31 Sermon Theme: “Rejoice With All Creation!” I. Look Up To Behold The Father's Loving Care! (vs.25-26) II. Look Out To Rejoice In The Son's Restoration of Creation! (vs.27-29) III. Look Ahead As The Comforter Sustains You Through The Storms! (vs.30-31) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Misercordias Domini, The Third Sunday Of Easter 4-May-2025 Sermon Text: Ezekiel 34:11-16 Sermon Theme: Our Risen Shepherd! I. He Rescues! (Vs.11-12) II. He Restores! (Vs.13-14) III. He Reclaims! (Vs.15-16) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Quasimodogeniti, The Second Sunday Of Easter 27-April-2025 Sermon Text: Ezekiel 37:1-14 Sermon Theme: “Bringing The Dead To Life!” I. Jesus Reclaims Us From Death Through His Word Preached! (Vs.1-8) II. The Holy Spirit Fills Our Lungs With Life Through Forgiveness Spoken!(vs.9-11). III. The Father Welcomes Us Home To The Land of The Living! (Vs.12-14). by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Easter Festival Service 20-April-2025 Sermon Text: Job 19:23-27 Sermon Theme: “Be Still My Soul: “My Redeemer Lives!” by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Easter Dawn, The Resurrection of our Lord 20-April-2025 Sermon Text: Isaiah 25:6-9 Sermon Theme: “He Is Risen! Let The Feast Begin!” I. The Feast Of Victory Is Prepared FOR YOU! (Vs.6) II. He Feeds You His Life and Immortality! (Vs.7-8) III. He Gathers You Into The Fortress of Salvation! (Vs.9) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Good Friday 18-April-2025 Lenten Sermon Series: “Sing of the Lord's Servant!” Sermon Text: Isaiah 50:6-9 Sermon Theme: Sing of the Obedient Servant! I. He Sets His Face To Save You by His Suffering! (Vs.6-7) II. His Resurrection Justifies You! (Vs.8-9) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Good Friday, Tre' Ore' Service 5th Word - “I Thirst” 18-April-2025 Sermon Text: Joh 19:28-29 After this, Jesus, knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, said, "I thirst!" (29) Now a vessel full of sour wine was sitting there; and they filled a sponge with sour wine, put it on hyssop, and put it to His mouth....... by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Maundy Thursday 17-April-2025 Lenten Sermon Series: “Sing of the Lord's Servant!” Sermon Text: Isaiah 49:1-6 Sermon Theme: “Sing of the Servant of the New Testament!” I. He Serves Us Hidden In His Word! (Vs.1-2). II. He Serves Glorifying His Father! (Vs.3-4). III. He Serves To Save All Sinners! (Vs.5-6) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Palmarum, Palm Sunday 13-April-2025 Sermon Text: Zechariah 9:9-13 Sermon Theme: “Confirmands: Always Return To The Stronghold!” I. Rejoice Your King Comes Saving You! (Vs.9) II. Listen! He Speaks Peace Freeing You! (Vs.10-12) III. Let Hope Enclose You In His Mighty Fortress!(vs.13) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Lenten Midweek V 9-April-2025 Sermon Series: “Sing of the Lord's Servant!” Sermon Text: Isaiah 5:10-12 Sermon Theme: “The Sinner's Substitute!” I. He Is The Only Savior Given! (Vs.10-11) II. His Kingdom Is Grace! (Vs.12) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Judica, Fifth Sunday In Lent 6-April-2025 Sermon Text: Genesis 22:1-14 Sermon Theme: “The Father's Freeing Sacrifice of His Son!” by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Lenten Midweek IV 4/2/25 Sermon Series Theme: Sing of the Lord's Servant! Sermon Text: Isaiah 53:7-9 Sermon Theme: The Silent Servant! I. Silent As A Lamb! (Vs.7) II. Stricken As A Sacrifice!(vs.8) III. Declared Innocent In His Burial!(vs.9) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Laetare, The Fourth Sunday In Lent 30-March-2025 Sermon Text: Isaiah 49:8-13 Sermon Theme: “Salvation's Accepted Day: Now!” I. Salvation Comes Only In Jesus! (Vs.8-9a). II. Salvation Shepherds Us! (Vs.9b-10) III. Salvation's Spirit Comforts Sinners!(vs.11-13) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Midweek Lenten Service 3 3/26/25 Lenten Series Theme: Sing of the Lord's Servant! Sermon Text: Isaiah 53:4-6 Sermon Theme: Sing of: The Smitten Servant! I. Sing Casting All Your Grief , Sorrow, and Afflictions Upon Him! (Vs.4) II. Sing His Suffering is FOR YOU! (Vs.5). III. Sing He Rescues You Through His Cross! (Vs.6) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Oculi, The Third Sunday In Lent 23-March-2025 Sermon Text: Jeremiah 26:1-15 Sermon Theme: “Unbelief's Blind Wrath!” I. The Light Shines In The Darkness! (Vs.1-6) II. Darkness Hates The Light! (Vs.7-11) III. The Light Triumph's Through Suffering! (Vs.12-15) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

2nd Midweek Lenten Vespers - 19-March-2025 Lenten Midweek Theme: SING OF THE LORD'S SERVANT Sermon Text: Sing of: “The Sorrowing Servant!” I. See Him In His Simplicity! (Vs.1-2) II. Behold His Sorrow FOR YOU! (Vs.3) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Reminiscere, The Second Sunday In Lent 16-March-2025 Sermon Text: Genesis 32:22-32 Sermon Theme: “The God Who Loses To Bless!” I. He Defeats Our Spiritual Schemes! (vs.22-24). II. He Weakens Himself To Bless Us With His Name! (vs.25-28). III He Marks Us With His Cross To Limp Into Rising Reconciliation! (vs.29-32) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert.

1st Midweek Lenten Service 3/12/25 Sermon Series Theme: Sing of the Lord's Servant Sermon Text: Isaiah 52:13-15 Sermon Theme: “Behold! The Servant King!” I. He Is Exalted Through Suffering! (Vs.13-14) II. He Rules Through His Word Sent Forth! (Vs.15) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Invocabit, The First Sunday In Lent 9-March-2025 Sermon Text: Genesis 3:1-21 Sermon Theme: “Rebellion, Rescue, Restoration!” I. In Adam All Rebel Against Their Creator! (Vs.1-8) II. The Lord God Seeks The Lost Through Preaching!(vs.9-15) III. The Lord Jesus Restores Sinners By His Sacrifice Alone! (Vs.16-21) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Ash Wednesday 5-March-2025 Sermon Series Theme: Sing of the Lord's Servant! Sermon Text: Isaiah 42:1-4 Sermon Theme: Sing of The Merciful Servant! I. Look to Him Alone For Salvation!(vs.1) II. Listen to Him Alone For Comfort! (Vs.2-3) III. Rejoice in His Strength Alone!! (vs.4) By Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Quinquagesima 2-March-2025 Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Sermon Theme: “What The Lord Sees In You.” I. A Chosen Servant To Be Anointed. (Vs.1-3). II. A Sin Darkened Heart To Be Cleansed.(vs.4-7) III. A Heart For The Holy Spirit to Daily and Richly Renew. (Vs.8-13) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Sexagesima 23-February-2025 Sermon Text: Isaiah 55:10-13 Sermon Theme: “Shower Us With Your Word!” I. Your Word Alone Brings Life From Above!(vs.10-11) II. Your Word Alone Restores What Our Sin Corrupted! (Vs.12-13) By Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Septuagesima 16-February-2025 Sermon Text: Exodus 17:1-7 Sermon Theme: “Drink From The Rock!” I. Trust The Lord's Command Of His Congregation! (Vs.1,2). II. Thirst For Life-Giving Water! (Vs.3-5) III. Drink Deeply From The One Struck For Your Rebellion!(vs.6-7) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The Purification of Mary and the Presentation of our Lord 2/2/25 Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 1:18-25 Sermon Theme: “A Mother Gifts Her Firstborn Son To The Lord!” I. The Burden She Bore. (Vs.21-22). II. The Sacrifice She Made! (Vs.23-24) III. The Gift The Lord Gives! (Vs.25-28) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The 3rd Sunday After The Epiphany 26-January-2025 Sermon Text: 2 Kings 5:1-15a Sermon Theme: “Wash and Be Clean!” I. Humble Greatness.(vs.1-3) II. Hope's Treasure.(vs.4-8) III. Scandalized By Simplicity. (Vs.9-12) IV. Word and Water Renewal.(vs.13-15a) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The Second Sunday After The Epiphany 19-January-2025 Sermon Text: Exodus 33:12-23 Sermon Theme: “God's Reconciling Glory!” I. He Gives Us Rest! (Vs.12-14). II. He Knows Us By Name! (Vs.15-17). III. He Blesses Us With His Name!”(vs.18-23) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The First Sunday After The Epiphany (The Baptism of Our Lord) 12-January-2025 Sermon Text: Isaiah 42:1-7 Sermon Theme: “God's Healing Servant! I. He Works Forgiveness Of Sins For You.(vs.1-4) II. He Rescues You From Death and the Devil.(vs.5-7) III. He Gives Eternal Salvation To All Who Believe in Him!(vs.1a,6) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The Eve of The Circumcision and Naming of Jesus 31-December-2024 Sermon Text: Isaiah 30:8-17 Sermon Theme: Receive Rest For The New Year! I. The Written Word Is Truth! (Vs.8-11). II. Despising His Word Destroys You. (Vs.12-14) III. Stop, Listen, Return, and Rest In Jesus! (Vs.15-17) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The First Sunday After Christmas 29-December-2024 Sermon Text: Isaiah 11:1-5 Sermon Theme: “Hope Amidst Deadness!” I. From The Ruins God's Promise Is Fulfilled! (Vs.1). II. He Breathes Forth Life In The Spirit! (Vs.2) III. He Exalts The Lowly! (Vs.3-5) IV. He Triumphs For You! (Vs.5) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Christmas Day, The Nativity of Our Lord 25-December-2025 Sermon Text: Micah 5:2-5a Sermon Theme: The Humble Exalted In Baby Jesus! I. Little Bethlehem Is Exalted By The Eternal King! (Vs.2). II. The Little Remnant Is Safely Gathered From Exile! (Vs.3) III. The Shepherd King Ever Lives To Feed Us Peace! (Vs.4-5) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert.

Christmas Eve, Children's Program 24-December-2024 Sermon Text: Isaiah 40:10-11 Sermon Theme: “Joy To The World, The Lord Is Come!” I. Behold Earth's King Comes In Perfect Weakness For You! (Vs.10a) II. Behold The Savior's Reward The Cross For You! (Vs.10b) III. Rejoice! He Shepherds You With Truth, Grace, and Love! (Vs.10c-11) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert.

Rorate Coeli, The 4th Sunday In Advent 22-December-2024 Sermon Text: Deuteronomy 18:15-19 Sermon Theme: “Greater Than Moses - Hear Him!” I. Both Transmit Covenants - Jesus the Final One.(vs.15) II. Both Convey Revelations - Jesus The Highest. (Vs.16). III. Both Are Made Mediators - Jesus the Supreme One! (Vs.17-18) IV. Both Demand Faith - Jesus Most Of All! (Vs.19) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Gaudete, The Third Sunday in Advent 15-December-2024 Sermon Text: Isaiah 40:6-8 Sermon Theme: Hark The Glad Sound! I. The Lord's Word Is Preached! (Vs.6) II. His Word Breathes Us Alive! (Vs.7) III. The Father's Enduring Word Fills Us With Joyful Hope! (Vs.8) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Populus Zion, The Second Sunday In Advent 8-December-2024 Sermon Text: Malachi 4:1-6 Sermon Theme: Advent Not Yet And Now! I. Judgment Day Is Near For The Idolaters. (Vs.1) II. The Day of Full Restoration Is Near For You Who Fear His Name!(vs.2-3) III. Today Is The Day of Salvation - Remember and Repent!(vs.4-6) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Ad Te Levanti, The First Sunday In Advent 1-December-2024 Sermon Text: Jeremiah 23:5-8 Sermon Theme: Back To The Future! 1. He Comes When All Hope Is Lost! (vs. 5) 2. He Comes Restoring What We Forsook! (vs.6) 3. He Comes To Bring Us Home! (vs.7-8) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Thanksgiving Eve 27-November-2024 Sermon Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-4 Sermon Theme: “What Do We Say?” I. Please! (Vs.1-2) II. Thank-You! (Vs.3-4) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The Last Sunday Of The Church Year 24-November-2024 Sermon Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Sermon Theme: “Last Days Living!” I. Know His Word! (Vs.1-3) II. Walk In His Light! (Vs.4-8) III. Comfort One Another In Hope! (Vs.9-11) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The Second Last Sunday In The Church Year (Trinity 26) 11/17/24 Sermon Text: 2 Peter 3:3-14 Sermon Theme: Where Is The Promise of His Coming? I. It Is Written In His Word and Works! (Vs.3-7). II. It Is Written In God's Mercy And Judgment! (Vs.8-10) III. It Is Written In Our Baptismal Hope! (Vs.10-12) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The Third Last Sunday In The Church Year (Trinity 25) 10-November-24 Sermon Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Sermon Theme: “Comforting One Another At The Cemetery!” I. Confess Our Faith! (Vs.13-14). II. Speak Jesus' Promise! (Vs.15-18) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

All Saints' Day (Observed) 3-November-2024 Sermon Text: 1 John 1:1-3 Sermon Theme: “You Are What Our Father Calls You!” I. Our Father's Word Creates You -His Child!(vs.1) II. Our Father's Son Lovingly Recreates You To Be His Own! (Vs.2) III. Our Father Through His Son Renews You Daily By the Holy Spirit! (Vs.3) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The Festival of Reformation (Transposed) 27-October-2024 Sermon Text: Romans 3:19-28 Sermon Theme: The Heart Of The Reformation! I. All Are Guilty! (Vs.19-20). II. God Has Judged Us All In His Son! (Vs.21-24) III. Christ-less Cross-less Religion Has No Rest! (Vs.25-26). IV. Christ Alone Comforts Crushed Consciences(vs.27-28). by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The 21st Sunday After Trinity 20-October-2024 Sermon Text: Ephesians 6:10-17 Sermon Theme: “Clothed In Christ - Stand!” I. Rise Daily To Stand Against The Enemy!(vs.10-12). II. Take Up The Whole Armor of Christ! (Vs.13-17) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The Twentieth Sunday After Trinity 13-October-2024 Sermon Text: Ephesians 5:15-21 Sermon Theme: “Wise Walking In Evil Days!” I. Watch Your Step!(vs.15) II. Careful Of Your Spending! (vs.16) III. Learn Wisdom!(vs.17). IV. Be Filled With The Spirit! (vs.18-20) V. Live Humbly. (Vs.21) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The Nineteenth Sunday After Trinity 6-October-2024 Sermon Text: Ephesians 4:22-28 Sermon Theme: “Daily Dressed In Christ's Forgiveness!” I. In Jesus We Daily Die To Live! (Vs.22-24). II. Jesus Frees Our Tongues From The Lie! (Vs.25). III. Jesus Fills Us With His Heart! (Vs.26-27). IV. Jesus Fills Us With His Love! (Vs.28) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert