Trust In Him At All Times + This Sunday
Francis Grimké reminds us that God wants us to come to him.
“Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us. Selah” (Psalm 62:8).
Francis Grimké was a prominent African American Presbyterian minister and writer in the early 20th century (read this excellent summary of his life written by Dr. TJ Tims here). Commenting on praying through the Psalms, he said:
In studying the psalms we get a pretty good idea of what prayer is. It is talking to God; telling him all about ourselves, our cares, our anxieties, our troubles, vexations, disappointments, in a word, unbosoming ourselves to him as we would to a confidential friend. We not only learn what prayer is, but also the comforting assurance that God wants us to come to him, wants us to confide in him, to roll our burdens upon him. We need never hesitate therefore about going to him at all times and under all circumstances.
Francis James Grimké, The Works of Francis J. Grimké, Vol. 3: Stray Thoughts and Meditations, p. 3.
This Sunday At Immanuel
Sunday Morning…
SUNDAY: Join us this Sunday at 9 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. as Pastor Tony Shepherd continues our series in James!
Sunday Seminars…
9 AM: Student Seminar led by Vince Greenwald (grades 5-12) in the gymnasium
No 9 AM class with Dr. Russell Moore. We’ll be back next week!
9 AM: Studying the Bible Together, led by Dr. Tom Cox, studying the book of Romans in the staff lounge
10:45 AM: How to Share Your Faith, led by Dr. Gavin Ortlund in the cafe
Park Avenue Elementary Ministry Spotlight…
We are excited to support our ongoing partnership with Park Avenue Elementary, where we have a strategic opportunity to love our neighbors and make the real Jesus non-ignorable. This Thanksgiving, we want to bless the teachers who work tirelessly to serve the students of Park Avenue. To show our appreciation, we’re collecting $25 Target gift cards and writing personal notes of encouragement to specific teachers. Visit the table in the lobby on 11/10 or 11/17 to drop off gift cards and to write your notes. Let’s come together to make a meaningful impact!
On the Horizon…
Marriage Foundations Seminar - If you are preparing for marriage or are young in your marriage, join us on Saturday, November 9, from 9 AM - 1 PM in the cafe for a marriage foundations seminar. Lunch will be provided. RSVP here.
Next Steps - If you want to learn more about membership at Immanuel, our Next Steps Seminar is for you! You can join us on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 9 am to 3 pm at the Immanuel Cafe for our next class. RSVP HERE.
Taking this as a chance to go to Him now. Thank you Tony.