The Daily + This Sunday (Breakfast in the Breezeway!)
Good morning Immanuel. Our hope is not based on what we can do for God, but what God has done for us.
“And he believed the Lord, and he counted it to him as righteousness” (Genesis 15:6).
When God told Abram to pack up his family and leave the land of his ancestors, he did. When God told Abram to sacrifice the darling son of his old age, he tried—until God intervened. And yet we are told here that the reason God counted Abram as righteous is not because of anything Abram did for God, but because of what Abram believed God would do for him. When the Lord held out a promise to Abram, Abram put his full weight down on it. He believed the promises of the Lord. And as a result, the Lord credited Abram’s account with righteousness.
The same promises are ours today. Through the cross of Jesus Christ, “the offspring of Abraham,” the righteousness of God is credited to all who believe. He is the only One from whom we cannot expect too much.
My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus Christ, my righteousness;
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
But wholly lean on Jesus’ name.
August 6, 2023 - This Sunday at Immanuel
Sunday Morning
SERMON - Join us this Sunday at Immanuel as we begin our new sermon series, “The Good News in Three Dimensions.”
Seminars
9 am: Studying the Bible Together, led by Tom Cox (meeting in the staff office)
9 am First Word Seminar, led by Russell Moore (meeting in the cafe)
9 am: Student Seminar led by Vince Greenwald in the gymnasium (ongoing for grades 5-12)
10:45 am: Next Steps Class 1, led by Tony Shepherd in the Staff Lounge (ongoing)
Four Ways To Engage
BREAKFAST IN THE BREEZEWAY - On Sunday, August 6, we will host another Breakfast in the Breezeway with a special opportunity to learn more about serving opportunities at Park Avenue Elementary. Let’s celebrate the kickoff of the school year in joyful participation. Sign up to bring a breakfast item here.
DISCOVER RECEPTION - New or newish to Immanuel? Formerly known as the Discover Luncheon, the new Discover Reception is an opportunity to connect at 10:45 am in the cafe for an overview of Immanuel, and a time for Q&A. Our next Discover Reception is August 13. RSVP here.
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS - Our next monthly Young Professionals Fellowship is August 17 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 available, with a suggested optional donation of $10 to help cover the costs. RSVP here.
ONLINE PRAYER MEETINGS - Every week, Jenn Ross facilitates an online prayer meeting that everyone is welcome to join. Join her on Sunday morning from 7:30-8 am on Zoom here.
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