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Good morning Immanuel. Jesus is not just godlike. He’s God himself, in human flesh. And he is God’s gift to 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!
May 10, 2023 - Immanuel Midweek Updates
Tonight at Immanuel
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS - Join us tonight at 6:30 pm as we continue our study time in the book of Acts!
Celebrating Sunday 🎉
SUNDAY SERMON - If you missed Sunday’s sermon from Dr. Ray Ortlund, you can catch it here!
PASTOR SAM ALLBERRY - We are happy to announce the installation of Pastor Sam Allberry! We are grateful for Sam and rejoice in this milestone.
Save the Date
BREAKFAST IN THE BREEZEWAY 🥘 POTLUCK STYLE 🥘 - This upcoming Sunday, May 14th, is Breakfast In the Breezeway! Bring your breakfast item (donuts & pastries are perfect). Sign up to bring something here.
ADOPTION & FOSTER CARE - Join us at Immanuel on Friday, May 19th, 5:30 pm-9 pm & Saturday, May 20th, 9 am-3 pm for our free Hope for the Journey Conference. This conference is designed to equip and encourage parents and caregivers of children impacted by adoption and foster care. RSVP here.
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS FELLOWSHIP - 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! Our next gathering is on May 18th. RSVP here.
Wonderful, thank you Pastor Sam 🙏🏼