Songs & Hymns // Pastor Ward Young
Sermon // Pastor Ryan Fullerton
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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Our spring choir season is kicking off soon! All Immanuel members are welcome, and sight-reading is not a requirement. Come, improve your vocal skills, learn a little music theory, and help lead worship through Immanuel's choir! Rehearsal times are 12:00–1:30p after Sunday worship in the Spurgeon Room, 205. If you have any questions, email Pastor Ward Young at wyoung@immanuelky.org.
Early Spring Dates
Rehearsals: Jan. 21st, 28th, and Feb. 4th. Choir leads worship on Sunday, Feb. 11th!
Later Spring Dates (Easter Choir)
Rehearsals: March 3rd, 10th, and 24th (no practice on March 17th). Choir leads worship on Easter Sunday, March 31st.
Are you looking for a community to walk the Christian life out with? If so, join us Sunday mornings at 9:00–9:55a in the Augustine Room on January 21st, 28th, February 2nd, and 11th, for our next round of Introducing Immanuel. 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.
Immanuel Sisters // Join us on February 10th 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 from ashes and joy from mourning!
There is a $8 charge for breakfast and registration is on Breeze only. The registration deadline is February 3rd. Finances tight? Contact Patti Withers. Childcare is not provided. Register here.
We are thrilled to be hosting our annual Immanuel Network Summit on February 15th–18th! Every year, the Summit serves as a precious and profitable opportunity for fellow Immanuel Network partners in the gospel from around the world to reconnect, encourage, and be encouraged by one another!
Not coming to the Immanuel Network Summit? Here are three ways you can still partake:
Friday, Feb. 16th, 6:30–8:00p // Celebration Service
Join us in Immanuel’s auditorium for an evening with the Immanuel Network. This time will be an opportunity to meet our church’s partners, hear from partners, and worship alongside them. We would love for you all to come!
Sunday, Feb. 18th, 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, Feb. 18th, 10:15a // Sunday Service
Over the last number of years, we have had the joy of hearing one of our church planters preach on the Sunday morning of the Immanuel Network Summit. This year, we have the privilege of being served by Jay Ingram, lead pastor at Commission Church in Shelbyville, KY.
Exploring Christianity? If so, this is for you! Join us at Immanuel on Sunday mornings at 9:00–9:55a, February 25th–March 31st, for Christianity Explained: a clear and relevant introduction to the teachings of Jesus Christ. No one will be asked to read, pray, or answer questions, but any questions you may want to ask will be treated intelligently and with respect. We can't wait to see you there!
Immanuel Youth (Current 9th–12th Grade) // We hear the word “discipleship” tossed around at church, youth group, and maybe even at home, but what does discipleship actually look like and how do we go about being a disciple of Jesus within our 21st century culture? By looking at God’s Word, we will seek to understand the privilege and responsibility of being a disciple of Jesus Christ in our present age.
D3 Youth Conference is a two-day discipleship conference on March 8th–9th hosted by Boyce College here in Louisville, crafted for Christian high school students (9th–12th) to develop and mature their faith. Join Immanuel Youth as we take a crew! Interested? Register here using code LOCAL.
Note: When registering, choose Immanuel Baptist Church - Louisville from the dropdown menu.
IY (Rising 9th–12th) // Immanuel Youth is going back to D3 Youth Camp this summer, June 17th–20th!
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 RETURN24 during registration to receive $25 off per person, and be sure to select Immanuel Baptist Church-Louisville on the drop-down menu. If finances are a concern, contact Cody Farthing to discuss possible assistance options.
Limited spots are available, so be sure to register soon.
Save the date! Fourth Street Camp will officially be on June 24th–28th at Immanuel! Fourth Street Camp is a free evening camp for kids entering 3rd–8th grade. More details to come!
Are you interested in your current 2nd–5th grader going to Crossings Kids Camp next summer with other kids from Immanuel? Fill out the following form here to receive more information! Please fill out no later than Sunday, January 7th.
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.
We have an exciting announcement regarding Immanuel Adult Education. We are seeking to raise up more men to teach Adult Education classes. If you are a man who desires to disciple the body of Immanuel through teaching the Bible, theology, history, counseling, or evangelism, AND you have availability during the 9:00 Sunday school hour, please consider applying. You can apply on Breeze by going to Forms and selecting the Immanuel Adults Teacher Application. You can also find the link to the application here.
In the Immanuel Kids ministry, we partner with parents to pass on the kingdom to the next generation. Although it looks a bit different at each developmental stage, we feed these little ones two things: truth and love.
When we moved to one service, Pastor Ryan asked for every member to consider serving during our worship service in the nursery. Currently, most of the people who serve in this way also serve in other areas of the church. They are feeding our littlest lambs the truth and loving them in many ways. 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, 10:00-11:55a. If we have more volunteers, it will be less frequent. 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. When we exclusively moved to mailed checks and online giving, you responded. Because of your sacrificial giving, we have been able to continue fully supporting our missionaries, our ministries, and our staff.
We are pleased to share that, not only can you give online, but you can now give in person once again! 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.
