Songs & Hymns // Pastor Ward Young
Sermon // Pastor Ryan Fullerton
Go and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.' For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.
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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IY Families // On January 24th, 7:00–9:00p, both IY students and their families are invited to go ice skating at the Iceland Sports Complex (1701 Ups Dr)! Admission is $15 per person (which includes skates). If finances are an issue, please email Cody Farthing at cfarthing@immanuelky.org.
Men's Ministry Breakfast // January 25thImmanuel Men // Join us Saturday morning, January 25th, 8:00a, in the fellowship hall for an amazing breakfast, needed fellowship, friendly competition and a word of encouragement. The speaker will be Jim Hamilton of Kenwood Baptist Church. Bring $5 to donate toward our breakfasts. We would love more volunteers to help with cooking the food that morning. Contact Josh Austin for more information.
Immanuel Members' Meeting // January 29th
Introducing Immanuel // February 2nd–23rdAre you looking for a community to walk the Christian life out with? If so, join us for our Introducing Immanuel class. 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. The next round will be held on Sunday mornings at 9:00a on February 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd. Register here! Please note that all class sessions of Introducing Immanuel are required for church membership.
Beauty from Ashes // February 8thImmanuel Sisters // Join us on February 8th at 9:00a in the Fellowship Hall to hear stories of God's deliverance and faithfulness in the lives of women in our church family. We'll also lift our voices in prayer and praise to the God who gives beauty for ashes and joy for mourning! There is a $9 charge for breakfast and registration is on Breeze only. The registration deadline is February 4th. Finances tight? Contact Patti Withers. Childcare is not provided. Register here.
D3 Youth Conference // March 7th–8thImmanuel Youth (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. The early bird rate is $45 and ends on Jan 3rd. If financial assistance is needed, reach out to Cody Farthing at cfarthing@immanuelky.org. Register here!
Nations Next Door // July 13th–17thImmanuel 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: Cultural Immersion Missionary Refugee Testimonies Service Project
Crossings Camp // July 26th–29thImmanuel 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. Be on the look out for an email from Rebecca Cedillo with more information.
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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.
We have a special request for our sisters who use the nursing mothers' room. Praise the Lord for your sweet babies! We have outgrown our current space for nursing mothers and need your feedback as we reimagine a new location and accommodations for this space. Please take a moment to share your feedback 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.
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.
