Jesus Rejoices Over You
Good morning Immanuel. There is nothing mediocre about God's love for us.
“The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing” (Zephaniah 3:17).
The gospel is good news that God pardons sinners and welcomes us through the blood of His Son, Jesus. Anyone can get in on this by receiving Jesus with the empty hands of faith. As we receive Christ, we begin to change, and we begin to love Him and enjoy Him.
But even greater than our love and enjoyment in Him is the Lord's love and enjoyment in us! What an amazing thought that the Lord of Mercy would actually delight in us! It is true. The one who lived for us, died for us, and rose for us does not simply tolerate us as though we were a burden; He enthuses over us! He prefers us. He delights in us. He sets His affections on us! He sings over us! There is nothing mediocre about His heart for us. Did he hold back anything at the cross? It was for the joy set before Him that He endured the cross! We can have full confidence that His love for us will never diminish or change. God be praised!
July 16, 2023 - This Sunday at Immanuel
Sunday Morning
Join us as Tony Shepherd preaches this Sunday!
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!
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.
God be praised indeed! 🙏🏼