The Daily + Advent & Carolfest!
In Christ we are in the family of God–His children forever.
“For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” (Romans 8:15).
Have you ever thought about what it means to be a child of God? It’s a phrase we often use in the church, but it’s easy to skip right over its amazing and beautiful significance. Romans 8 helps us understand. Verse 15 says, “you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”
When we become Christians, something incredible happens: we become children of God. This isn’t like children of the Boys & Girls Club or children of the Boy Scouts. No, we are adopted into the family of God as his own beloved sons and daughters. God invented adoption, the embrace of a person into a family as one of its own. It isn’t temporary or incomplete. Adoption is final, complete, and permanent.
And it comes with all the family's love, affection, and privileges. He adopts us into his delight, and he adopts us into familial rights. Romans 8:17 tells us we are “heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ.” As his children, we become inheritors of His glory, riches, kingdom, and joy for all eternity with Jesus, his Son.
This isn’t something we can earn. And once we get it, we don’t need to worry about losing our place or status. If we are in Christ, as believers, we are in the family of God–His children forever.
TONIGHT AT IMMANUEL - Sam Allberry!
Join us tonight at 6:30 pm as Sam Allberry tackles the question, “How Can I Stay Spiritually Fresh?”All are welcome!
ON THE HORIZON…
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!