This Sunday

Songs & Hymns // Pastor Ward Young

Sermon // Pastor Ryan Fullerton

Fighter Verse of the Week.

For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; he is to be feared above all gods. ⁵For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols, but the LORD made the heavens.

- Psalm 96:4–5

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 2023. 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 2023, 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.

Easter at Immanuel

Mark your calendars to worship with us—and invite others to do the same—on Good Friday and Easter Sunday as we celebrate our resurrected Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Invite cards are available around the building.

Good Friday // April 7th

Service // 6:30p

Easter Sunday // April 9th

Sunday School // 9:00a

Sunday Service // 10:15a

 

Join the Immanuel Choir!

The Psalms say, "It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name, O Most High" (Ps. 92:1). This is how we seek to serve the saints through the Immanuel choir. If you're a member at Immanuel, would you consider joining us? Sight reading is not a requirement. Come and be a part of singing together and helping build Immanuel's choir!

Please see our upcoming Easter schedule below. Choir leads worship on Easter Sunday, April 9th! If you have any questions, email Pastor Ward Young at wyoung@immanuelky.org.

Rehearsal dates:
March 26th & April 2nd  (12:15–1:30p after Sunday worship)

Location:
Spurgeon Room (Rm. 205)

 

Update Your Breeze Details

Immanuel's digital membership directory is provided by a service called Breeze. We'd appreciate if every member would log into Breeze, update their contact details, and add a photo. You can also visit immanuelky.org/breezeupdate to learn how.

 

Upcoming Events.

"Humble Moms" Book Study // March 28th–May 2nd

Join Melanie Kitzmiller for a 6-week study through the book Humble Moms by Kristen Wetherell on Tuesdays, March 28th–May 2nd, 7:00–8:30p. Email Melanie for more information or sign up here.

 

IY Family Potluck // April 2nd

Immanuel Youth // On April 2nd, we are thrilled to share a meal together with both our Immanuel Youth students AND their families at 12:00p in the Fellowship Hall. No agenda but to eat and enjoy one another's company! Don't miss these opportunities to fellowship with other Immanuel Youth families as we seek together to build the next generation into a community from all cultures where Christ is King.

With spring around the corner, it's grilling season! Therefore, our theme for April is Backyard Grillout. Please note: These lunches are potluck style, so we ask that you sign up here to bring an item if you plan to partake. You can drop off items in the Fellowship Hall kitchen before the Sunday School hour begins.

 

Introducing Immanuel // April 16th–May 7th

Are you looking for a community to walk the Christian life out with? If so, join us for our next round of Introducing Immanuel, April 16th, 23rd, 30th, and May 7th from 9:00–9:55aIntroducing 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 Women's Conference // June 9th–10th

Save the date! The 2023 Immanuel Women’s Conference is happening on June 9th-10th! This years topic is friendship. More information coming soon, but we hope to see you there!

Fourth Street Camp // June 26th–30th

Save the Date! Fourth Street Camp will officially be on June 26th–30th at Immanuel. FSC is a free evening camp for kids entering 3rd–8th grade. More details to come!

 

Service Opportunities.

Love Your Neighbor Ministry Fair Interest Form

What a gift to see so many of you flood this building last Sunday morning, eager to find ministry opportunities to serve both our church and neighborhood! As you have considered the many needs and opportunities, please be sure to fill out the Ministry Fair Interest Form if you haven't done so already.

 

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 during this unique season. 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.

 

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.