Songs & Hymns // Pastor Ward Young
Sermon // Pastor Ryan Fullerton
The LORD is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. ¹⁰And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek you.
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.
Join speakers, Samuel and Annie Sey, on August 6th, 7:00p, for Controversial Conversations: Anchoring Our Biblical Worldview as they addresss how the power dynamics of our culture affects the biblical believer’s worldview. Register for free here.
Immanuel Youth // On August 11th, we are thrilled to share a meal together with both our Immanuel Youth students AND their families at 12:00p in the Fellowship Hall. No agenda but to eat and enjoy one another's company! Don't miss these opportunities to fellowship with other Immanuel Youth families as we seek together to build the next generation into a community from all cultures where Christ is King.
On the menu for August: family favorites! Please note: These lunches are potluck style, so we ask that you sign up here to bring an item if you plan to partake. You can drop off items in the Fellowship Hall kitchen before the Sunday School hour begins.
Are you looking for a community to walk the Christian life out with? If so, join us for Introducing Immanuel each Sunday morning at 9:00–9:55a on August 18th, 25th, September 1st, and 8th. Introducing Immanuel is the best way to learn about who we are as a body of believers. Pastors will explain the basics of Immanuel's vision, family life, and beliefs. Register here.
Please note that all class sessions of Introducing Immanuel are required for church membership.
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 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. 14th |
On September 14th, 5:00–7:30p, at Broad Run Park, Speak for the Unborn will host our first annual Celebration of Life: Family Festival and Fundraiser. Instead of a benefit dinner, we want to invite the whole family (grandparents, parents, children, babies, singles, etc.) for a fun evening of food, games, activities, baby races (with a diaper giveaway!), and much more.
We'll have a brief program where we'll give an update on the ministry, our strategic vision moving into next year, our current needs, and ways to support our work. Save the date!
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.
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.
