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Written by Administrator Friday, 16 April 2010 13:01

The ministry of the Lambs Class is very special at Immanuel.  This ministry takes place every Sunday during both Sunday School and the church time hour.  Our goal is to provide a place where children with special needs can come to worship and learn more about the Lord as well as providing support and encouragement for the parents of these children whom God loves and for whom Christ died.  And we envision this special ministry as something that can benefit those with special needs of all ages.   So our desire is to see it grow.

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Written by Gary Wiley Friday, 09 April 2010 15:59

There is no greater celebration for Christians than the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.  This side of the tomb brings victory over death, hope for the future, yet, great responsibility.  Last week, our thoughts were on John 3:16.  This week, consider focusing on 2 Cor. 5:21, that we might become the righteousness of God.

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Written by Sparky Pritchard Saturday, 27 March 2010 20:16

This week we remember … we remember both the greatness of our sin and the greatness of God’s love.  We remember our forgiveness in Christ and our fellowship within His body, the Church.  Enter into the joy of this week by joining us for our times of worship together.  Tonight is the concert, Portraits of Grace, tracing the hand of God in our redemption.  Good Friday has a special dramatic presentation to prepare us for communion and remembering the Lord’s death.  Next Sunday – Easter, Resurrection Day – begins with a fellowship at 9:30 AM (children in their departments and adults in the Fellowship Hall) followed by a service of praise at 10:45 AM.  In the evening, we will have a service at the church with singing and testimonies for those who can come.  But we are also providing a devotional guide for you to use at home if you can’t make it back or if you care to have another family join you for a time of personal reflection.  This guide is available to you this morning.  Let’s all celebrate this season with heartfelt gratitude and worship. -- Sparky

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Written by Sparky Pritchard Friday, 19 March 2010 12:33

One of the things that all of us appreciate about Immanuel Baptist Church is its commitment to missions and our Missions Program. But we must always remember that its not really the “program” that has made a difference but the “people” who are involved. From those who give (the congregation) … to those who go (the missionaries) … and those who guide (the Council and Missions Pastor). Through the years we have been especially blessed with quality people who have surrendered their lives to serve the Lord in foreign lands and locally.

On this day, we honor two of our missionaries – Don and Bea Crane. For more than four decades this couple has poured their heart and soul into the work of the kingdom of God under GEM (Greater Europe Mission). Their preparation and orientation began in 1969, and the Cranes arrived on the field in 1971.