Songs & Hymns // Pastor Ward Young
Sermon // Pastor Tom Scott
Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, ²but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world.
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.
Into the Light Ministries is producing a masterclass-style video series at Immanuel from 6:00–10:00p on July 18th, 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.ca.
Immanuel Youth // On July 26th, 5:30–7:30p at Warren Walker Park, we're enjoying the start of the new IY year with a bring-your-own family picnic! This is an excellent opportunity to meet and enjoy time with other IY families and leaders! Bring your own picnic dinner, lawn chairs, blankets, and yard games. See you then!
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Immanuel Men // Mark your calendar for July 27th, 8:00–9:30a, in the Fellowship Hall, for our next Men's Ministry Breakfast. The breakfast is for all men and boys of Immanuel, as well as, guests. More details to come!
Introducing Immanuel // August 18th–September 8thAre 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.
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Help send our Immanuel kids and chaperones to Crossings Camp, a gospel-centered youth camp, this summer! You can donate to the Crossings fund 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.
