God’s Gift to Us
In Jesus, the Mighty God has come to be with us.
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6).
Jesus doesn’t fit into any merely human category we have, however exalted that may be. He’s not just our favorite leader, spiritual teacher, or religious figure. He’s not even just the greatest man who ever lived, if that is the most we can say about him. He’s not just godlike. He’s God himself, in human flesh. We can say that of no one else.
And he is God’s gift to us. The gifts people give us reflect what they think we need in life. If all of your friends seem to gift you deodorant, they may be trying to tell you something. But the message of Christianity is that the gift God sent us was none other than himself. It will take nothing less than that to meet our needs fully. What is lacking in us is what only he can provide. We ultimately need him. So that is what we have in Jesus. The Mighty God has come to be with us. Jesus cannot be explained in any other way. We see his divine insight and his mighty power. And all of it is for us— for our sakes. He can do for us what we could never do for ourselves. The Spirit of that Mighty God dwells in us even today!
THANKSGIVING BREAK - NO WED. NIGHT AT IMMANUEL
Friends, there will be no Wednesday gathering at Immanuel tonight (November 26, 2024) as we take a break in observance of Thanksgiving. Join us again next week! In the meantime, catch up on our Advent schedule below!
Immanuel invites you to join us this December as we reflect on the coming, life, and message of Jesus Christ! Here’s what’s on the horizon:
Advent Sermon Series: Peace on Earth? How Jesus Makes Peace in a World of Chaos
Sunday, 12/1: First Sunday of Advent
9:00am & 10:45am servicesSunday, 12/8: Second Sunday of Advent
9:00am & 10:45am servicesSunday, 12/15: Third Sunday of Advent
9:00am & 10:45am servicesSunday, 12/22: Fourth Sunday of Advent
9:00am & 10:45am services
Special Events
Friday, 12/6: Carolfest: Immanuel Wishes You a Jazzy Christmas
5:30pm: Festive fun begins!
Cookies and dessert in the café (bring your best to share!)
Hot cocoa, cider, and bonfires in the courtyard
Logos Bookstore open in the lobby
6:15pm: Carol-singing in the Worship Center
7:00pm: A Charlie Brown Christmas LIVE performance
Tuesday, 12/24: Christmas Eve Holy Communion
4:00pm: First service (Children’s classes available for ages 3 and under)
5:30pm: Second service (No children’s classes)
Celebrate the season with us as we fix our hearts on the One who brings lasting peace!