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Growing Together Blog

The Growing Together Blog provided a once weekly article typically written by Immanuel's Senior Pastor, Sparky Pritchard.

A Project for the Journey-Knowing Christ: Spending an Hour with God

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Written by Sparky Pritchard Wednesday, 09 November 2011 16:45

Surveys indicate that most Christians spend five minutes or less each day in prayer.  A meaningful time with God is vital to a vibrant spiritual life, but many don’t know how to get started.  Here is a simple pattern for organizing a daily time with God.  Spend five minutes on each of the following:

Confession: Sin is the greatest roadblock to prayer; early in your prayer time, confess – agree with God about your sin.  (Psalm 139:23-24; 51:10-11; 1 John 1:9)

Praise: Dwell on God’s attributes.  He is an awesome God! (Psalm 34:1-3; 63:3)

Waiting: Quiet your mind and heart before God; focus on Him, being quiet in His presence. (Psalm 37:7; Isaiah 40:31)

Scripture: As you open your Bible, ask God to bless you with concentration and understanding as you read His Word. (2 Timothy 3:16; Psalm 19:7-8)

Intercession: Develop a list of names of others to uphold in prayer.  (1 Timothy 2:2; Psalm 2:8)

Petition: Make a list of your own personal needs, and check them off as God answers prayer.  (Matthew 7:7; James 4:2)

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Soma Life Home Groups for Fall 2011

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Written by Jim Bennett Thursday, 18 August 2011 12:45

In the fall of 2010 we introduced our new small groups ministry called Soma Life Groups. These body life groups were overwhelmingly well received providing opportunity for our people to enrich their fellowship and connection with one another.  As a result we will be offering eight Soma Life Groups this fall 2011.
For those new Soma Life Groups, the material used for the fall 2011 semester features four new DVD messages from four excellent speakers:  Dr. David Jeremiah, Dr. Erwin Lutzer, Dr. Del Tackett (Focus on the Family) and Ken Ham.  In addition, the following material will be covered in the remaining Soma Life Groups as well.
For those Soma Life Groups that are continuing on after one or two semesters, the material used for this next semester was chosen by the leader couple.  Review the synopsis of the material covered in each respective Soma Life Group, note the leader couple teaching that material and make your choice as to which Soma Life Group you would like to be a part of.
Dates: September 11, October 9, November 13 and December 4
Homes:
  • Andersen (South - Chester)
  • Anthony (West End)
  • Ferguson (South–Courthouse Rd)
  • Froelich (West End)
  • Haase (South - Brandermill)
  • Johnston (West End - Rockville)
  • Kicher (Powhatan)
  • Ober (Mechanicsville)
For more information, see http://www.immanuelbaptist.org/Family/soma.html
   

Article About The Cummings Family

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Written by Administrator Sunday, 26 June 2011 21:23

This article is about one of our families, the Cummings: Once-in-a-lifetime experience' for 3-generations: a return to missionary roots  http://www.innsbrooktoday.com/specialfeature.cfm

   

July Information Classes

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Written by Administrator Saturday, 18 June 2011 07:09

These classes are for anyone interested in church membership and include four weeks of discussions and teaching. This session will run from July 10 through July 31. Each class begins at 9:30 on Sunday morning in the North Transept. This is the first step toward membership, but attendance does not obligate you. It would be helpful if those who plan to attend these classes would call the church office (355-8691) in advance.

   

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