This Sunday

Songs & Hymns // Pastor Ward Young

Sermon // Pastor Ryan Fullerton

Sermon Text // 1 Timothy 2:1–15

Fighter Verse of the Week.

Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, ¹³for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.

-  Philippians 2:12–13


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 2026. The weekly memory verse is shared in the bulletin, the Immanuel Connect, and implemented into the Sunday School hour, with helpful resources available here, and in the Immanuel app. You can even access an example outline for family worship here.

May the Word of Christ dwell in us richly during 2026, 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.

Immanuel Easter Choir

Come sing in Immanuel's choir this Easter! No experience is needed. All members are welcome! Rehearsals dates are March 15th, 22nd, and 29th after service, and the choir will be singing on Easter Sunday, April 5th.

 

Easter at Immanuel

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 29th

Sunday School // 9:00a

Sunday Service // 10:15a

Good Friday // April 3rd

Service // 6:30p


Easter Sunday // April 5th

Sunday School // 9:00a

Sunday Service // 10:15a

 

Upcoming Events.

Women's Ministry Spring Fellowship // April 10th

The Women’s Ministry Spring Fellowship will be Friday, April 10th at 7:00p in the Fellowship Hall. We will continue to study the passages in the Bible that directly address women. This time Pastor Ryan will teach us from 1 Timothy 2:9-15. Bring a friend, and a snack to share!

Born in January–June // Please bring a savory snack.

Born in July–December // Please bring a sweet snack.

 

Secret Church // April 17th

Immanuel Youth Families // Join IY for Secret Church, a unique one-night event streamed globally by Radical. We will gather for six hours of intense Scripture study and passionate prayer, inspired by the example of our persecuted brothers and sisters.

  • Theme: A cinematic, narrative-driven study on the life of Elijah and gospel advancement in Nepal.

  • Time: Friday, April 17th, 7:00p–1:00a

  • Location: Fellowship Hall

  • Cost: FREE (Please bring a snack to share!)

  • Note: Due to the duration and nature of the event, no childcare is available; it is recommended for IY students and adults.

RSVP Here: Secret Church Registration

 

Discovering Hope // April 19th

Bring a friend for an introduction to Christianity for seekers, sufferers, skeptics, and cynics.

April 19th // 6:00p // Ryan Fullerton
Facing the Feelings—and the Reality—of Guilt

What to Expect:
What Will Happen // A simple service of song, testimony, and Christian teaching.
What Will Not Happen // No one will be put on the spot. Singing is optional.
What Can Happen // You can encounter the world-transforming good news of Jesus Christ, receive prayer if desired, and discover a welcoming community.

 

Annual Members' Meeting (Part One) // April 22nd

Immanuel Members // Mark your calendar for Wednesday, April 22nd, 6:30p, for part one of Immanuel's annual membersmeeting. As this is an important rhythm in the life of our church, we hope you make plans to gather with us!

 

Singles Ministry Couch Talk // April 25th

Immanuel Singles // The couch talk is back! Join us at 7:00p at Stacey Kandel's house for a couch talk on cultivating familial relationships. Check the GroupMe to sign up to bring a dish. Please bring yourself and your questions!

 

IY Graduation Celebration // May 3rd

Immanuel Youth Seniors // You, your families, and members who have profoundly impacted you through the years are invited to come celebrate such a milestone moment after service in the Fellowship Hall at 12:00p on May 3rd! More details to come! Save the date.

 

Men's Breakfast // May 16th

Immanuel Men // Join us on Saturday morning, May 16th8:00a, in the Fellowship Hall for an amazing breakfast, needed fellowship, and a word of encouragement. This round's topic is Proactive Fatherhood. Bring $5 to donate toward breakfast. Contact Josh Austin to help with preparing breakfast. Right afterward, stay for the Spring Churchwide Work Day!

 

Spring Churchwide Workday // May 16th 

Our Spring Churchwide Workday will be combined with the Men's Breakfast, but you don't have to be a man or come to the breakfast to help with the workday! The whole church is encouraged to join us!

Come, 9:30a–noon, and help care for the facilities with which the Lord has blessed us! Snacks and drinks will be provided. If there's a project you'd like to see get done, contact Mick Gibson (mgibson@immanuelky.org).

 

IY End-of-Year Celebration // May 22nd

Immanuel Youth Families // On May 22nd, Immanuel Youth is wrapping up the final days of the IY year with an end-of-year celebration! Join us, 6:00–8:00p, at the Ogle Foundation Woodland Pavilion in Broad Run Park for a casual night of food, fellowship, and yard games! All IY students and families are welcome!

The event is potluck style, so please sign up here to contribute to the festivities.

 

Men's Ministry Camping Trip // May 29th–30th

Dates: May 29th–30th (Fri–Sat) | Optional stay through Sunday morning

Location: Jefferson Memorial Forest

Join the Men's Ministry for a weekend of fellowship and outdoor fun! We’ll have activities planned through Saturday dinner, with the church’s Blackstone grill ready for potluck-style meals (Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast, and lunch).

  • Registration Required: Please sign up online to receive the gate code for the campground and to coordinate food contributions.

  • Sign Up Here: Attendance and Food Signups

 

Singles Ministry Waterfront Hangout // May 30th

Immanuel Singles // Please join us at Waterfront Park at 6:00p for a picnic, fellowship, and games. Bring your own dinner. We will plan to walk the bridge and grab some ice cream!

 

D3 Youth Camp // June 15th–18th

Immanuel Youth (Current 8th–12th Grade) // Join Immanuel Youth for D3 Youth Camp, June 15th-18th! 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. Our desire is that students leave encouraged, equipped, and connected to their local church.

This year's theme: Life Together: Christian Community & The Church. Cost is $325 per attendee with code RETURN426, and only a $50 deposit is due at the time of registration. Limited spots available, so register by March 29th. Register here!

Need financial assistance? Reach out to Cody Farthing at cfarthing@immanuelky to check on potential opportunities.

Serve.

Immanuel Kids Worship Service Volunteers Needed

This was sung by the first congregations as a portion of Psalm 78: "We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the LORD, and his might, and the wonders that he has done." All members are responsible for telling Immanuel's children about God. One avenue to do this is serving in our nursery.

Will you join our worship service nursery team? We will train you, provide a schedule that does not require outside preparation, and support you through our leadership team.

Apply here or contact Rebecca Cedillo at rcedillo@immanuelky.org.

 

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.