written by Kait Raak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7v5V0k0fwuE I mentioned before that Phil Wickham’s style easily invites me into a state of peaceful worship. This song is my favorite on the album and it brings up a lot of visuals for me as I like to close my eyes and take in the familiar words in a new … Continue reading #WorshipWednesday: “Angels We Have Heard On High”
#WorshipWednesday: “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day”
written by Ginger DenHerder https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F756Mjxxrvc The familiar Christmas carol “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” dates back to 1863. During the American Civil War, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow heard the church bells on Christmas morning and felt the inconsistency of God’s peace and the war dividing the nation. The poem he wrote that Christmas Day, … Continue reading #WorshipWednesday: “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day”
#WorshipWednesday: “Joy to the World (Joyful, Joyful)”
Written by Kait Raak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DE4w-W-PAo I discovered Phil Wickham's album last year and it became a fast favorite. He makes it easy to drift into a state of worship and wonder. Give the whole album a listen if you get the chance, but today I want to focus on his version of "Joy to the … Continue reading #WorshipWednesday: “Joy to the World (Joyful, Joyful)”
Advent @Home
Emmanuel Family! This coming Sunday (November 29, 2020) is the first Sunday of Advent, the worship season that comes before Christmas. Many of us are hunkering down again, seeing the pandemic hitting closer to home. I want to invite you -- especially if you're parents with young kids at home -- to consider adding some … Continue reading Advent @Home
The Great Lakes Catechism
The RCA General Synod of 2018 commended the Great Lakes Catechism on Marriage and Sexuality to all RCA churches and classes "as a means of deepening our understanding of the biblical teaching on human sexuality and finding a pathway forward toward unity in mission and ministry.” The RCA General Synod of 2019 declined to receive … Continue reading The Great Lakes Catechism
“The Spirit Is: God’s Leading”
Matthew 12:22-24, 31-32; Hebrew 6:4-6; Ephesians 4:30; 1 Thessalonians 5:19; Hebrews 10:26-27, 29, 31; Galatians 5:25 The song that followed this sermon is linked below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nLXXephYRI God bless you and lead you by His Spirit through this coming week.
Sunday’s Sermon – June 28
For those who attempted to worship with us over YouTube this past Sunday, we apologize for the technical difficulties with a new setup. Thank you for your patience as we attempt to improve that experience. Pastor Cody did record the audio of the sermon, at least. "The Spirit Is: the Presence of God (Faithfulness, Gentleness, … Continue reading Sunday’s Sermon – June 28
Announcement: Sanctuary Worship June 28
Emmanuel church family! Thank you for your patience as we worship together outdoors one more week (June 21, 2020). The consistory has agreed to gently relax some of the restrictions we have had in place during this pandemic, in response to the enthusiastic desire from all of you to return to a kind of normal. … Continue reading Announcement: Sanctuary Worship June 28
Renewing Worship
“I appeal to you therefore, brothers & sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.”— Romans 12:1 — Our Worship ministry team is looking to enhance our worship, as we start coming together again. We know you have gifts, … Continue reading Renewing Worship
Announcement: Outdoor Worship
Here's what to expect for this Pentecost Sunday, May 31st, with instructions for how we are going to worship. Please read to the end! Expectations This service will not look like a "normal" service: There will be no greeting time, obviously. There will be no children's sermon, where the kids are invited forward together.There will … Continue reading Announcement: Outdoor Worship
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