He Can Be Trusted + Holy Communion
Good morning Immanuel. The One who can be trusted to pay the full debt of our sins at the cross, can surely be trusted with the full weight of our earthly hopes.
“I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child is my soul within me. O Israel, hope in the Lord from this time forth and forevermore” (Psalm 131:2-3).
King David was a high achiever for God. He fought great battles, overcame great odds, and led Israel into an unprecedented era of expansion and prosperity. The obstacles before him were goliath, literally and figuratively. The pressures of life and leadership were intense. He suffered and sinned like other men—sometimes worse than other men. And yet how many men have so channeled the power of God? How so?
David knew that the secret of power with God is to let God be God. God our Savior does not require our anxiety to accomplish great things through us and for us. Our anxious toil tends only to clog the pipeline of strengthening grace.
At the invitation of God himself, we can let the full weight of our hopes down onto the Savior’s shoulders and so quiet our souls in every season of life.
The One who can be trusted to pay the full debt of our sins at the cross, can surely be trusted with the full weight of our earthly hopes now that He has ascended to His heavenly throne.
Hear this, my soul, and be calmed. Your King and Savior, the very One who loved you to death, is ruling over every molecule in the Universe. Let Him be God to you.
July 23, 2023 - This Sunday at Immanuel
Sunday Morning
SERMON - Join us as Pastor Barnabas preaches this Sunday!
HOLY COMMUNION - Join us this Sunday as we celebrate Holy Communion!
Seminars
9 am: Studying the Bible Together, led by Dr. Tom Cox NOW N THE CAFE (June-July)
No Next Steps, First Word Seminar, or Student Seminar for June-July as we pause for summer break! We’ll be back soon in August!
Engage
ONLINE PRAYER MEETINGS - Every week, Jenn Ross, an Immanuel Discipleship Group leader, facilitates two online prayer meetings that everyone is welcome to join. Join her on Sundays morning from 7:30-8 am via Zoom here.
GIVE - Your generous giving enables us to plan for strategic gospel ministry as we seek to make the real Jesus non-ignorable in our city and far beyond. You can give online here.
On the Horizon
NEXT STEPS ONE DAY EVENT - Join us on Saturday, August 5th, from 9 am-2 pm in the cafe for Next Steps Day. We will cover the material for all four sessions. Coffee and lunch will be provided. RSVP here.
Young Professionals Gathering - July 20th!
Every third Thursday, Immanuel hosts our monthly Young Professionals Fellowship from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Invite a co-worker, or come and meet a friend!
This upcoming gathering will take place indoors in our cafe. Food will be provided, with a suggested optional donation of $10 to help cover the food costs. RSVP here.