Thanks for taking time to visit Immanuel on-line. We hope you will use this as an opportunity to get acquainted with the truths we believe, the programs we provide, and the vision that we have to help you grow in your faith.

As the senior pastor it is my passion and goal...

To glorify God in the church
by equipping God’s people
to be Christ’s disciples
through His Word and by His Spirit.

If you live in the Richmond (Virginia) area, I invite you to attend our services and meet the people and families of Immanuel. I know your heart will be encouraged and your faith strengthened.

Sparky Pritchard
Pastor-Teacher

The Gospel of John is beautiful in its profound simplicity.  Jesus’ words in John 16:28 – “I came from the Father and have come into the world, and now I am leaving the world and going to the Father” – can be used to understand what John has done.  In chapters 1-10, we see Jesus who “came from the Father.” The stories and signs John chooses expose us to the Son of God revealing the Father through His works and words.  In chapters 11-21, we see Jesus “returning to the Father.” The events and signs John records show the Son of God glorifying the Father through the cross and tomb.

As we approach the Easter season, examine the flow of John 11-20.  These chapters are “framed” by two resurrections – Lazarus (11) and Jesus (20).  The thread running through throughout is the glory of God as His plan from all eternity is fulfilled in the sacrifice of His Son on the cross.  And we could summarize this section with the statement, “Jesus’ death brings life.”  Examine what happens chapter by chapter as Passion Week approaches and unfolds before us.