Songs & Hymns // Pastor Ward Young
Sermon // Pastor Ryan Fullerton
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? ²When evildoers assail me to eat up my flesh, my adversaries and foes, it is they who stumble and fall. ³Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident.
When churches memorize Scripture together, the members deepen their dependency upon God’s Word, grow in Word-centered friendships, enrich their prayers for one another, and build unity that is essential to the body of Christ (Ephesians 4:13–16, Colossians 3:14). This is why, with the aid of Fighter Verses, a ministry of Truth:78, Immanuel is seeking to memorize Scripture together throughout 2024. The weekly memory verse is shared in the bulletin, the Immanuel Connect, and implemented into the Sunday School hour, with helpful resources available here, in the Immanuel app, and also in the bookstore (coming soon). May the Word of Christ dwell in us richly during 2024, that we may teach and admonish one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in our hearts to God (Col. 3:16).
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Immanuel’s Pastoral Apprenticeship is a three-year program designed for men who aspire to be pastors, shepherds, and missionaries laboring in the local church. The program is designed to equip men on a trajectory toward pastoral ministry. Our aim is to raise up men from within the church to strengthen our church, as well as, to train men to be sent out to churches in America and the nations. We want to entrust the gospel message to faithful men who will be able to teach others also (2 Tim. 2:2). The program includes biblical and theological study in a classroom setting, as well as, opportunities to observe and participate in practical and pastoral ministry. We want to see men grow in knowledge, character, and experience, so we structure our efforts to address all of these areas.
If you are a man and a member of Immanuel aspiring to pastoral ministry, we eagerly invite you to apply. Deadline is Aug. 20th.
Immanuel Kids and Immanuel Youth will partner to produce our third annual Christmas musical! The musical is for students in 1st–8th grades, with speaking parts given by audition to 3rd graders and up. Please follow the link below to read all important information, to sign up interested children, and for youth and adults to read descriptions of various ways they can volunteer to participate without being on stage. If you have any questions, please email Ashley Gardner at ashleymichellegardner@gmail.
Sign up for Musical and Volunteer roles here.
College students and young adults, we are kicking off the fall semester this Sunday, August 18th, with a Collective lunch right after the service in the Fellowship Hall. Join us for free food, fellowship, and a conversation about biblical counseling with Tom and Robyn Scott.
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, August 21st, 6:30p, for our next members' meeting.In addition to regular church business, we will be voting on a bylaw proposed at the May meeting. If you have questions or would like to see a copy of the proposed amendment, contact Donnie Isely at disely@immanuelky.org. As this is an important rhythm in the life of our church, we hope you make plans to gather with us!
Immanuel Youth Families // Students have requested more volleyball, and this weather is beckoning us back outside, so join Immanuel Youth this Friday, August 23rd, from 6:00–8:00p at Warren Walker Park for one final summer round of park picnicing! You provide your picnic and we'll provide the popsicles. Looking forward to spending time together again!
Immanuel Sisters // Join the Women’s Ministry on Friday, August 30th, 7:00p, in the Fellowship Hall for the 2024 Summer Fellowship, What I Wish You Knew: I have an Atypical Child. We’ll worship, fellowship, and hear from a panel of sisters who have children with disabilities. Bring a friend and a snack to share!
Last name begins with A-M // Please bring a savory snack.
Last name begins with N-Z // Please bring a sweet snack.
S4U Fundraiser // Sep. 14thSpeak for the Unborn is hosting its first annual Family Festival and Fundraiser at Broad Run Park on September 14th, 5:00p–7:30p. The whole family is invited for a fun evening of games, activities, food, a diaper giveaway, BABY RACES, and much more! Event registration is free, but there are limited spots available. To learn more and to register, visit speakfortheunborn.com/festival or grab a flyer from the windowsills/church entrances.
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Into the Light Ministries is producing a masterclass-style video series at Immanuel from 6:00–10:00p on Sep. 16th, 18th, and 19th that will equip parents to raise children of sexual integrity and who are ready to resist pornography. There are four film dates with four speakers, and Into the Light is looking for 8–12 audience members who listen attentively and ask questions at the end. Interested and able to commit to at least two dates? Email jbout@intothelightministries.
IY Students // I don't know about you, but I LOVE the fall season! Pumpkin spice everything, cozy sweaters, football, the anticipation of Christmas music, and...our Immanuel Youth fall camping trip, September 27th–29th!! We will be carpooling to Country Lake Christian Retreat in Underwood, IN (approx. 30–45 mins. from the church) around 4:00p on Friday evening and roll back up on Sunday morning in time for the main service (though probably quite smelly).
All 6th–12th-grade IY students are welcome, though discern as a family if your student can steward the opportunity responsibly. The cost of the trip is $75 per student, which includes campground fee, food, transportation, a supersoft crewneck sweatshirt, and priceless fun. Financial assistance is available.
Will you be joining us? Register here! The registration deadline is August 26th. More details, including what to bring, will be provided closer to the trip.
As always, if you have any questions, including about financial assistance for the trip, please don't hesitate to reach out at cfarthing@immanuelky.org.
Parents // Led by Jay Shreve, we need a team of parent volunteers to serve with food prep and execution on the trip. Cabins provided. Will you consider serving with us? Sign up to volunteer here.
In our efforts to ensure that no need goes unmet among Immanuel's members (Acts 4:34), our deacons seek to connect short-term housing needs with members who are able to open their homes to meet those needs. If you have a room, a basement or garage apartment, or even just a couch that you are willing to offer up to a member who might find themselves in a housing crisis, please let our deacons know by filling out this form.
In the Immanuel Kids ministry, we partner with parents to pass on the kingdom to the next generation. We feed these little ones two things: truth and love.
From Come Ye Children by Charles Spurgeon: "The most mature and educated in the church are not too good or unsuited for this work. We must not think that because we have other services to do or gifts to share that we should not take an interest in this holy work. But in all kindness and according to our opportunities, we must stand ready to help the little ones and to cheer those whose chief calling is to minister to them. This message comes to all of us: Feed my lambs (John 21:15)."
Will you feed our littlest lambs the truth and love during our worship service? It is incredibly rewarding. And it is also hard work. Many hands lighten that load, which means…we need YOUR hands to contribute to this evangelistic work.
You would serve once in a 6-week period, 10:00a-11:55a. Please click here to fill out an application!
The Lord provides for the needs of his people and has appointed deacons in the church to help administer this provision so that there would not be a needy person among us at Immanuel. If you are aware of a need that the Lord might meet through the care of our deacons, please make our deacons aware of it through our Mercy Needs Form.
Thank you so much for your continued worship of our great God through your faithful giving. Because of your sacrificial giving, we have been able to continue fully supporting our missionaries, our ministries, and our staff. You are able to give online or in person. Giving boxes are located near the sanctuary exits.
Want a simple resource to help stay connected at Immanuel? Download the new Immanuel app here. While still currently a work in progress, expect to see future resources coming to the app that will integrate with Breeze to better serve our church body.
As we study our community we are seeking to identify the burdens, needs, and desires of our neighbors. The key to serving our community is to locate all available church assets and begin connecting them to these burdens and needs. As a church, God has equipped us with many gifts, talents, and resources to be used to serve one another, as well as, those around us. So, would you share the ways God has gifted you to serve? We would love to know! Please take a few minutes to fill out this gifts assessment form.
We are grateful to offer a nursing mothers' room located off the balcony on the 2nd floor. Furthermore, a cry room is available in the fellowship hall. Both locations offer the service streamed. For directions, view our building map by clicking the desired room above.
