PLAN YOUR VISIT
WHAT TO EXPECT
Here are some things you might like to know.
Sunday morning at 10:30am - is our main worship service.
Sunday School at 9:30am - for kids and Bible Study Circles for adults.
Sunday evenings at 6:00pm - AWANA Kids Clubs run September through May as well as some more Adult Bible Life Circles.
Wednesdays at 7:00pm - Large group Bible Study and Prayer Meeting.
We understand that anxiety has become nearly epidemic in our culture. Because of this we are compassionate toward those who suffer. Our service is streamed to the lobby for just such people. You can join a small gathering in the lobby and still be a connected part of our church family.
Our services are contemporary with a sprinkling of traditional hymns from time to time. We are multi-generational and love it that way! We usually start with an opening song, then follow that with prayer and an offering for members (don’t feel compelled to give, we want to be a blessing to you!) then a few more songs and a Bible-based message from our lead pastor or one of our volunteer pastors. Our Sunday morning worship service typically lasts for an hour and 15 minutes.
We will also NEVER point you out as our guest, we are happy you are with us and want you to enjoy your time at Emmanuel.
People dress mostly casual, some do wear dresses and feel comfortable dressing up a bit. Our pastor typically wears nice jeans or pants and a collared shirt while preaching. We really aren’t concerned with how you dress, just that you are here and being blessed by the ministry of the Word and Worship.
WHAT ABOUT MY KIDS AND TEENS?
We have an amazing nursery run and served by a wonderful staff. All of our kids ministry workers have their background checked and are required to be members in good standing before they are allowed to serve in our children’s ministries. You may check your child in downstairs, right by the nursery, or keep your child with you in the service. Some parents opt to keep their children with them in the service and at times will join a small gathering in the lobby if the children are getting a little rambunctious.
Kids Ministry is one of the great movements of the heart of Emmanuel. The undeniable fact of the Biblical account of Jesus is that HE loves children. Well, because HE loves children and His Spirit is in His church, we love them too! In addition to having a playground, we are children friendly; during our services it’s not unusual to children approaching our pastor and being invited on the platform to pray with him to open the message. You may also see them collecting a special offering, or helping to lead a new worship song. We also know that children need to be discipled to Jesus in a meaningful way. For that reason we have these awesome ministries just for them.
Sunday School
Sunday mornings at 9:30
Every Sunday morning there are classes for kids from preschool through high school. We have adopted an incredible curriculum called Bible Studies for Life which is designed to help us apply Biblical truths to our everyday lives and the lives of our children.
Kids Worship Too!
Sunday morning at 10:30
Every Sunday morning our amazing staff leads children from 1st -5th grades in their very own time of worship and teaching at their level of understanding. It’s a high energy time that allows a kid to be a kid and still worship Jesus and learn of him.
AWANA Clubs!
Sunday evenings from 6:00-7:15pm.
AWANA is a dynamic kid’s club for Kindergarten through the sixth grade. This would include the Cubbies club for 4-5 year olds, the SPARKS club for 1-2 grades and the TNT club for 3-6 grades.
Our club runs September through the end of May. You may enroll your children at any time by just coming to club on club night.
This ministry is so comprehensive that to attempt to define and explain it here would be nearly impossible. In a nutshell there will be games, uniforms, awards, handbooks and teaching the practical things of the Bible at a kids level.
Please follow this link for more detailed information.
Jr and Senior High
Most Saturday evenings from 6:45-9:00pm our Emmanuel Student Ministry meets for games, fellowship and discipleship. This time is well spent and is more than simply entertainment. Our staff take their faith and the growing faith of your students very seriously. Follow this link to our Student Ministry Page.
WAYS TO CONNECT
Join a Ministry Team
Want to get involved with serving at the church? Each Christian has a ministry that they are called to fulfill in their lives. Click below to help serve God in the church.
Join a Bible Life Circle
Want to find a group? Don't worry, we have plenty to choose from. You can find a group for you by clicking below to view our adult Bible Life Circles. Get involved today!
