“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends” (John 15:13).
Who better than Jesus could speak these words to His disciples? Who greater than Redemption’s King is more fit to comfort us with these words? Who, gentler than the Lamb, is more qualified to declare His faithfulness to the end? Friends are many, and great friends are fewer, but only the Friend of Sinners has a sinless life to offer and freely lays it down for the sake of the ungodly. His friendship is life to us! The 19th-century Scottish churchman once said—
“In His favour is life;” and to be without this favour is to be unhappy here, and to be shut out from joy hereafter. There is no life worthy of the name of life save that which flows from His assured friendship. Without that friendship, our life here is a burden and a weariness; but with that friendship we fear no evil, and all sorrow is turned into joy.”
May the Spirit of the risen Christ awaken our hearts to the joy of friendship with Jesus through faith in the gospel!
TONIGHT AT IMMANUEL!
Immanuel invites you to join us on October 18th for our Worship night at Immanuel at 6:30 pm. All are welcome to come and sing together and rejoice in the goodness of Christ. Doors open at 6 pm! Invite a friend!
October 18, 2023 - Midweek Updates
CELEBRATION - Did you miss Sunday’s service? You can always check out our live-stream recordings here on Immanuel’s YouTube channel!
On the horizon…
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS FELLOWSHIP - Our next event is just around the corner. Join us for fellowship and encouragement on Thursday, October 19. Learn more and RSVP here.
NEXT STEPS DAY - Interested in learning more about membership at Immanuel? Our Next Steps Event is for you! Join us on Saturday, October 21, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in the cafe as we cover four sessions on membership at Immanuel. Coffee and lunch will be provided. You may RSVP here.
Amen. Thank you Tony 🙏🏼