SOAKING

The ladies of EFC will be meeting this Wednesday evening at 7 pm in the church sanctuary for a “Soaking Night of Worship.”  This is going to be a tremendous evening of refreshing in the Lord’s presence, and I encourage all of our women, even our youth girls (grades 6-12), to come be a part!  Childcare will be provided.

Here is a description of what “soaking” is all about and how important it is, straight from our worship pastor:

It happens so easily. Getting caught up in the details of life. Forgetting the One who gives me life. Running about taking care of things. Neglecting to take care of my own heart. Making sure all the relationships in my life are well-watered. Letting the most important relationship grow dry. And the only solution is to stop. Stop the running. Slow the movement. Be still. And breathe Him in.

To read the rest of Pastor Mindy’s thoughts on soaking worship, log on to her latest blog article at www.treasuretheordinary.blogspot.com

Podcast

Have you missed a service?  Need to remember part of a sermon?  Click here to listen to recent Emmanuel Fellowship Church messages.    

On the Radar

• National Day of Prayer this Thursday, May 3.  Come to the Sweetwater Prayer Center anytime that day from 7 am – 7 pm, and pray through 7 prayer stations, each with inspiring art from artists / photographers in our church!
• Membership Class this Sunday, May 6, from 4-6 pm, at the church.  Childcare is provided.
• Baptism Service this Sunday, May 6, at 6:30 pm.  If you are interested in being baptized, please attend the baptism class this Sunday, at 10:30 am, in the church offices. 
• Mother’s Day Out now enrolling for the 2012-13 school year!  For more information, or to register your child, click here.

Link

For more information about the National Day of Prayer, log on to their website at www.nationaldayofprayer.org.

You Heard it at EFC

1. “Our God” by Chris Tomlin
2. “One Thing Remains” by Bethel Live
3. “Freedom Reigns” by Jason Upton
4. “Let It Rain” by Michael W. Smith

Sunday Preview

Next Sunday, May 6, Pastor Eric will continue the “Unstuck” sermon series.  Come and bring a friend with you to either the 9:00 AM or 11:00 AM service.  Both services offer the same dynamic worship and vibrant ministry to children.

 

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YOUTH LED SERVICE

One of the primary goals of Emmanuel Fellowship is to be a church designed with the family in mind.  We have set our focus to develop a ministry that provides vibrant opportunities for the entire family. 

I am very excited about the opportunity our youth will have to lead us in worship this Sunday morning, April 22.  From the Welcome Team, to the Worship Team, and all of the ministries in between, our youth will be leading us in both the 9:00 and 11:00 services and learning just how many details go into a Sunday morning.

This Sunday will be more than a showcase of young faces, it will be a wonderful morning of worship.  Our youth ministry team has worked hard to put together a great service full of artistic expression, powerful worship, and a great message from our youth pastor.  I look forward to seeing you this Sunday as our youth take the lead!

For details of our other family ministry events, check out the “On the Radar” section below.

Podcast

Ready to get Unstuck?  Click here to listen to the first two messages from the Unstuck sermon series.     

On the Radar

• Spiritual Freedom Weekend coming April 27-28.  For more information, or to sign up to attend, click here!
• Baptism Service coming Sunday, May 6, at 6:30 pm.  If you are interested in being baptized, please email Pastor Mindy at mindy@efcsweetwater.com and she will get your more information.
• Mother’s Day Out now enrolling for the 2012-13 school year!  For more information, or to register your child, click here.
• Parents, you can inquire about camp registrations for your children and teens by emailing Pastor Loran (loran@efcsweetwater.com) and Pastor Lolo (lolo@efcsweetwater.com), or calling the church offices at 236-9200.

You Heard it at EFC

1. “Deep Cries Out” by Bethel Live
2. “Father of Lights” by Jesus Culture
3. “I Will Exalt” by Amanda Faulk
4. “One Thing Remains” by Bethel Live

 

Sunday Preview

Next Sunday, April 22, our youth will lead us in worship during both the 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM service.

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APRIL ART SHOW AT THE LIBRARY

I had the privilege this week of viewing the prophetic art on display at the Sweetwater County-City Library from some of our EFC artists. The beauty and significance of the art on display was breathtaking. 

Each Sunday morning, we are blessed to worship our King in a creative environment where live music and artistic expression work together to create a life-giving atmosphere.  The prophetic art each Sunday is more than a “neat thing we do,” it is an expression of prayer and faith.  It is an invitation to experience God’s presence among us through a visual medium. 

One of the most amazing aspects of prophetic art is its lasting impact.  Long after a Sunday service is over, the art produced in that service remains, and it invites us to remember and re-encounter the presence of God experienced in the moment in which the art was created.

I encourage you to make time this month to visit the library and experience again the art that was formed in front of us Sunday after Sunday.  As you walk around the room, ask God to remind you of what He was saying and doing in your life on the Sunday in which each painted occurred.  Or, ask God what He is saying to you through the art in the very moment you are looking upon it.  What invitation is He giving you through the creative expression of these faith filled artists?

Special thanks to our artists: Suzan Kennedy, Jay Neal, and Rhonda Wilks for their willingness to share their creative gifts with us!

Podcast

Have you missed a service?  Need to remember part of a sermon?  Click here to listen to recent Emmanuel Fellowship Church messages.    

On the Radar: CAMP TIME!

• Youth Garage Sale this Saturday at the church to raise funds for our youth campers!  Donations can be dropped off at the church offices all week long.
• REMINDER: Brisket Burrito sale immediately following both services to benefit our kids going to kids camp!  Brisket combos are priced at $5.00 and additional burritos are priced at $2.00 each.
• Parents, you can inquire about camp registrations for your children and teens by emailing Pastor Loran (loran@efcsweetwater.com) and Pastor Lolo (lolo@efcsweetwater.com), or calling the church offices at 236-9200.

You Heard it at EFC

1. “Happy Day” by Tim Hughes
2. “How He Loves” by John Mark McMillon
3. “Jesus Paid It All” Chris Tomlin version
4. “Christ Is Risen” by Matt Maher

Sunday Preview

Next Sunday, April 15, Pastor Eric will continue the “Unstuck” sermon series.  Come  and bring a friend with you to either the 9:00 AM or 11:00 AM service.  Both services offer the same dynamic worship and vibrant ministry to children.

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EASTER SUNDAY AT EFC!

This Sunday, April 8, Emmanuel Fellowship Church is excited to celebrate our Easter worship service in the Sweetwater Municipal Auditorium at 400 Locust Street.  Your family is invited to join us at 11:00 AM for a dynamic morning of worship, creative arts, and ministry from God’s Word. 

Come and discover the life transforming power of the resurrection!

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