This Sunday

Songs & Hymns // Pastor Ward Young

Sermon // Pastor Ryan Fullerton

Fighter Verse of the Week.

[And] we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.

- Romans 8:28

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 2025. The weekly memory verse is shared in the bulletin, the Immanuel Connect, and implemented into the Sunday School hour, with helpful resources available here. May the Word of Christ dwell in us richly during 2025, 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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Special Announcements.

D-Groups

D-Groups are beginning this month! D-Groups are small same-gender groups that meet weekly to encourage one another in their walk, and commit to a Bible reading plan that covers about half the Bible. If you would like a group that would spur you to spiritual disciplines and provide weekly fellowship, register below. If you have questions, please contact Pastor Danny Trevino at dtrevino@immanuelky.org. Deadline is February 17th.

Ladies // Register here.

Men // Register here.

 

Join the Immanuel Choir!

Come and help lead the saints in singing! All Immanuel members are welcome. Sight reading is not a requirement. Come, improve your vocal skills, learn a little music theory, and help lead worship through Immanuel's choir! If you have any questions, email Pastor Ward Young at wyoung@immanuelky.org. Rehearsal time/location: 12:00–1:30p, upstairs in Spurgeon Room. 

Easter Choir

Rehearsals: March 30th, April 6th, & 13th

Lead: Sunday, April 20th (Easter Sunday)

 

Upcoming Events.

Singles Ministry Luncheon // February 16th

Immanuel Singles // Join us in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday, February 16th, after service for food and fellowship. Taco bar provided!

 

Immanuel Network Weekend // February 21st–23rd

Not coming to the Immanuel Network Summit? Here are three ways in which you can still partake:

 

Friday, Feb. 21th, 6:30–8:00p // Prayer & Praise Service

Join us in Immanuel's auditorium for an evening with the Immanuel Network. This gathering will be an opportunity to worship together, pray with one another, and connect with our network partners and their teams. We would love for everyone to come!

 

Sunday, Feb. 23rd, 9:00–9:55a // Testimony & Prayer Sunday School Hour

As part of the Immanuel Network Summit, Immanuel Adults and Immanuel Youth will be gathering together in the auditorium during the Sunday School hour, 9:00a, to hear from—and pray for—a panel of our Immanuel Network partners. Please note: Immanuel Kids will operate as normal.

 

Sunday, February 23rd, 10:15a // Sunday Service

Join us at 10:15a as Pastor Ryan preaches on "Love: It's Still the Most Important Thing".

 

Collective Shindig // February 27th & March 27th

If you are a college student or a young adult, you are invited to the monthly Shindigs taking place in the Fellowship Hall at 6:30p on February 27th and March 27th. This semester, Pastor Kris Castro is teaching a series on God's glory and creativity. We will explore how we can glorify God with what we create and by what we consume. As always, a free meal is provided!

 

How to Witness to Muslims // February 28th

On Friday, February 28th, Immanuel Youth is excited to host Professor of Islamic Studies at Southern Seminary, Dr. Ayman Ibrahim, for a special churchwide Fourth Friday event: How to Witness to Muslims. Open to our whole Immanuel family, come learn what Muslims really believe and how to effectively reach them with the gospel. This special night will consist of both teaching and a time of Q&A, so come ready with questions! This is a free event from 6:00–8:00p at Immanuel, but please RSVP here so that we can plan accordingly. Hope to see you there!

 

Discovering Hope // March 2nd & May 4th

Join us on March 2nd and May 4th, 6:00p, at Immanuel for an introduction to Christianity for seekers, sufferers, skeptics, cynics, and friends.

What to Expect

What Will Happen

Join us for a simple service of song, testimony, and Christian teaching.

What Will Not Happen

You will not be asked to read, raise your hand, answer questions, or be put on the spot in any way. Singing is optional.

What Can Happen

You can come to know the good news of Jesus Christ that has been transforming the world for over 2000 years. You can be prayed for (if you desire), and find a warm and welcoming community.

D3 Youth Conference // March 7th–8th

Immanuel Youth (rising 8th–12th Grade) // Join Immanuel Youth for D3 Youth Conference! In a world filled with conflicting messages and shifting values, it can be challenging to find a stable foundation. This year, the D3 Youth Conference will seek to provide clear, Scripture-based answers to help students stand firm in their faith. Through insightful teaching, we will explore how to address the complexities of today's culture without losing sight of the truths found in Scripture. Join us March 7-8, 2025 in Louisville, KY, on the campus of Boyce College as we seek to grow in our understanding and application of God’s Word.

Through Feb. 28th, use code LOCAL to receive the early bird rate of $45. If financial assistance is needed, reach out to Cody Farthing at cfarthing@immanuelky.org. Register here!

 

Single's Ministry Teaching on Spiritual Disciplines // March 15th

Immanuel Singles // Join us in the Fellowship Hall at 7:00p on Saturday, March 15th, for teaching and encouragement by one of our elders on spiritual disciplines.

 

Men's Breakfast // March 22nd

Immanuel Men // Join us on Saturday morning, March 22nd, 8:00a, in the Fellowship Hall for an amazing breakfast, needed fellowship, friendly competition and a word of encouragement. The speaker will be Dr. Tim Beougher on "How Do I Share the Gospel?"

Bring $5 to donate toward breakfast.

Contact Josh Austin if you are willing to step up and help with cooking breakfast.

 

Secret Church // April 11th

Join Immanuel for Secret Church! Hosted by Radical, Secret Church is a unique, one-night event that is streamed each spring to tens of thousands of participants around the world. Encouraged by our persecuted brothers’ and sisters’ example, we meet for close to 6 hours for intense study of God’s Word and passionate prayer for the persecuted. We will host Secret Church here at Immanuel on April 11th, 7:00p–1:00a

What to Expect:

  • Join us for a 6-hour deep dive as we walk step-by-step through the Gospel of Matthew.
  • Pray and support the church in Indonesia, North Korea, Myanmar, and other hard-to-reach places.
  • Be encouraged to make your life count for what matters most by following Jesus and making him known in your neighborhood and among all nations.

With the nature and duration of the event, we ask that younger children refrain from attending. No childcare will be available. Therefore, please gameplan accordingly with your family.

It's going to be a long and exciting night, so please bring snacks to share!

The cost of the event is $10 per individual, which includes a printed guided Scripture journal. Register here!

 

Men's Spring Camping Trip // May 30th–31st

Immanuel Men // Join us for another men’s camping trip at the end of May at Jefferson Memorial Forest (Group Sites 1 & 2 have already been reserved).

For those who want extra time outdoors and an opportunity to build bushcraft skills, a few of us will be heading out a day early on Thursday, May 29th, at the same group sites.

This trip includes free BBQ! Luke Vaughan has graciously offered to smoke a bunch of pork for everyone. However, you may want to bring your own dinner to supplement.

Please sign up here so we can get an accurate headcount and prepare enough pork for everyone. Signing up also ensures that only those attending receive camping updates—so I don’t have to message the entire men’s ministry.

Hope to see you there!

 

D3 Youth Camp // June 16th–19th

IY (Rising 8th–12th) // Immanuel Youth is going back to D3 Youth Camp this summerJune 16th–19th!
 
D3 Youth Camp is a four-day discipleship camp hosted by Boyce College, crafted for Christian high school students to develop and mature their faith. Discipleship through the study of God’s Word is at the core of D3 and this is reinforced through trusted teaching, singing the gospel, and key small group moments. The desire of D3 is for students to leave encouraged, equipped, and connected to their local church.
 
Find out more and register today here! Use the code RETURNER during registration for $25 off, and be sure to search "Immanuel Baptist Church Louisville" (there are a ton of Immanuel Baptist Churches on that list). If finances are a concern, contact Cody Farthing to discuss possible assistance options.

 

Fourth Street Camp 2025 // June 23rd–27th

Save the date! Fourth Street Camp is a free evening camp, 5:45-8:45p, for current 2nd–7th grade students, and a church-wide evangelistic event with volunteer opportunities for high school youth and adults. Dinner is provided. There will be nursery childcare and VBS activities for volunteers' younger children. More details to come!

Nations Next Door // July 13th–17th

Immanuel Youth (Rising 8th–12th Grade) // This summer, July 13th–17th, join Immanuel Youth for The Nations Next Door: A unique summer mission and service experience. Partnered with Refuge International, The Nations Next Door gives students a weeklong overnight opportunity to learn about God’s heart for the nations and engage them—right here in Louisville! Here's what to expect:

Amazing Race
You will experience a taste of what is it like for refugees during their first few months of arriving in the United States through this fun interactive simulation.

Cultural Immersion
You will have the opportunity to worship with fellow believers from other countries, be introduced to various types of ethnic foods and other facets of diverse culture, and Lord-willing, have your heart grow in compassion toward the lost as you visit places of hopeless idol worship such as a mosque and Buddhist temple.

Missionary Refugee Testimonies
You will hear testimonies from refugees resettled here in Louisville, as well as from former and current foreign and local missionaries.

Service Project
You will have the opportunity to plan and implement an outreach to an ethnically diverse apartment complex. Examples include backyard bible clubs, community cookouts, VBS, community carnival, etc.

The cost is $165, which covers lodging, food, programming, a camp journal, bag, and t-shirt. If finances are a concern or you have any other questions, feel free to reach out to Cody Farthing at cfarthing@immanuelky.org. Interested? Register today!

 

Crossings Camp // July 26th–29th

Immanuel Kids // Our third-annual Crossings Kids Camp will be July 26th-29th. This is for current 2nd–5th graders and will be a gospel-centered camp experience with other Immanuel kids. The last day to sign up will be February 1st. Please review previous email from Rebecca Cedillo for more information.

 

Serve.

Serve with The Prisoner's Hope

Mentorship

Immanuel partners with The Prisoner's Hope to provide biblical teaching/counseling for inmates through letter writing and other correspondence. We aim to foster character transformation for wise living under the Lordship of Christ in all areas of life. If you have a desire to learn more about living out the Great Commission by mentoring a prison inmate through The Prisoner’s Hope ministry, please contact William Mullins at wmullins644@students.sbts.edu.

Chaperoning

We are also looking for more men to join the team of chaperones for men who are members and/or visiting Immanuel who are on the Registered Sex Offender Registry.  As a church, we are eager to warmly welcome any/all no matter their background, but we also labor to balance our warm welcome with commitments to protect the vulnerable.  To volunteer to serve as a chaperone or to learn more about that ministry, please contact William Mullins at wmullins644@students.sbts.edu.

 

Mercy Homes

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

 

Resources.

Mercy Needs Form

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.

 

Ways to Give

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.

 

Immanuel App

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.

 

Gifts Assessment

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. 

 

Resources for Families

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.