Songs & Hymns // Pastor Ward Young
Sermon // Pastor Ryan Fullerton
[And] you were dead in the trespasses and sins ²in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— ³among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the body and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind.
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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Mark your calendars to worship with us—and invite others to do the same—on Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday as we celebrate our resurrected Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!
Palm Sunday // March 24th
Sunday School // 9:00a
Sunday Service // 10:15a
Good Friday // March 29th
Service // 6:30p
Easter Sunday // March 31st
Sunday School // 9:00a
Sunday Service // 10:15a
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 Women // Join the Women’s Ministry on Friday, April 12th, 7:00p, in the Fellowship Hall for the 2024 Spring Fellowship, What I Wish You Knew: My Life in These Later Years. We’ll worship, fellowship, and hear from a panel of women who are growing older with the Lord. Bring a friend and a snack to share!
Last name begins with A-M // Please bring a sweet snack.
Last name begins with N-Z // Please bring a savory snack.
Are you looking for a community to walk the Christian life out with? If so, join us on April 14th, 21st, 28th, and May 8th for Introducing Immanuel, Sunday mornings at 9:00a. 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.
Please note that all class sessions of Introducing Immanuel are required for church membership. Register here.
Immanuel Youth Families // Join Immanuel Youth, April 19th, 7:00p–1:00a, in the Fellowship Hall for Secret Church! Secret Church, hosted by Radical, 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.
Both IY students (6th–12th) and parents are invited to join! With the nature and duration of the event, we ask that non-Immanuel Youth-age siblings not attend. Therefore, please gameplan accordingly with your family before registering.
The cost is $15 per person, which includes a guided Scripture journal. Learn more and register here. Please use the provided Breeze registration form, not Radical's website.
Last fall's camping trip was an appetizer. This time, we're going into the woods for 2 nights, Thursday–Saturday. Bring your own gear/food. Get ready to learn wilderness and navigation skills with other men at Immanuel because we've invited a celebrity guest bushcraft instructor! Equipment list is TBD.
Contact Josh Austin or Josh Yuen for more details.
Immanuel Youth Families // On April 26th, Immanuel Youth is excited to kickstart the graduation festivities and celebrate our upcoming IY graduates together! Join us, 6:30–8:30p, at the Ogle Foundation Woodland Pavilion in Broad Run Park for a casual night of food, yard games, and a time of encouragement for our seniors. All IY students and families are welcome!
The event is potluck style, so stay tuned for signup.
On April 26th-27th, Speak for the Unborn and Lifeline Children's Services will host a weekend workshop at Immanuel called Speaking Up for the Voiceless. The event will equip you to share the gospel with pro-choice friends and family, as well as connect you with opportunities to care for vulnerable families in our community. Registration is $10 and includes dinner on Friday evening and breakfast on Saturday morning. For more information and to register, visit speakfortheunborn.com/
Calling all golfers! On April 27th, you are invited to Into the Light's first annual golf fundraiser at Hidden Creek Golf Club. Into The Light is a studio ministry that makes documentaries, podcasts, and video resources on biblical sexuality and fighting pornography. They exist to see a generation of Christians who delight in God and are equipped to face pornography, gender confusion, and sexual sin.
*Are you a student who can’t afford to play for yourself? Consider asking a Christian business to sponsor your team!
To learn more and register, visit intothelightdocumentary.com/golf.
Immanuel Men // Mark your calendar for May 11th, 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!
Immanuel Youth (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 IBCLOU during registration 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 remaining, 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!
Immanuel Youth (Rising 8th–12th Grade) // This summer, July 14th–18th, join Immanuel Youth for The Nation's Next Door: A 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
You will be introduced to various types of ethnic foods, have the opportunity to visit a Buddhist temple or mosque and will attend an ethnic Christian church service.
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 cook outs, VBS, community carnival, etc.
MISSIONARY/REFUGEE TESTIMONIES
You will hear testimonies from refugees resettled here in Louisville as well as former and current foreign and local missionaries.
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.
The cost is only $140, 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!
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. 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.
