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, [...]

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HOW ‘BOUT THEM YOUTH!

As I sat on the front row of the church Sunday morning, cup of coffee in hand, I was amazed by the ministry that was happening around me.  As part of our Family Foundation month, our youth were leading us in worship, and lead us they did. Last Sunday morning was more than a token [...]

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HAVE YOU HERD?

Emmanuel Fellowship Church is adding a second Sunday morning service! Moving to two services will provide us with the space needed to continue to grow as a congregation.  It will also allow our volunteers to serve more effectively each Sunday morning and provide them with options for attending and serving each weekend. We will offer two [...]

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A FEW SURPRISES!

My friends, God is doing absolutely amazing things among us.  The next few weeks will lead us into some exciting changes that will enable us to accomplish our purpose more effectively in Sweetwater. You can catch some hints by attending Lifegroup this Wednesday night, and we will be sharing the full details next Sunday morning! [...]

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MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Links A Collection of MondayMorningReview Christmas posts: A Christmas Without Options The Inn in Bethlehem Why Santa?  The Divine Exchange  Manger Danger  Wanted: A Few Good Shepherds  My personal favorite: A Christmas Message from our Elders   On The Radar Our youth will be rocking in the New Year at the Red Letter Rock Fest [...]

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THIS PASTOR’S THANKSGIVING TOP TEN

I am thankful to be part of a team of ministers who are amazingly energetic, passionate, and creative. I am thankful to be part of an elder board that is wise, prayerful, and hands on. I am thankful for an army of EFC volunteers who love children, greet, welcome, usher, serve communion, and work hard [...]

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COMMMUNION AND HEALING

Communion and Healing go hand in hand.  Paul affirms this truth in 1 Corinthians 11.  In his moment of correction and re-teaching concerning the Lord’s Supper, Paul explains that many of the Corinthians were battling sickness because of their failure to recognize the “Body of the Lord” in the Communion meal.  As the center piece [...]

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ACTIVE PARENTING

The von Atzigen house is full of some pretty interesting and often times hilarious conversations.  I vividly remember a mother/daughter chat in our home which left me both saddened and encouraged. Brenna: “Mommy, guess what?” Mindy: [Obligatorily] “What?” Brenna: “A girl at school told me I couldn’t be a princess anymore.” Mindy: Stunned silence. Brenna: “But, that’s [...]

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“TAKE EVERYTHING” TOUR IN SWEETWATER, TX!

Emmanuel Fellowship Church and The Salvage Yard are excited to host the “Take Everything” tour featuring Seventh Day Slumber, KJ52, and The Letter Black! For more information and to order tickets check out the Salvage Yard Website.

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I SURRENDER ALMOST

In yesterday’s message, we explored the story of a man named Jacob in the Bible.  His life is woven together with the thread of “almost.”  Many times he found himself incredibly close to God’s plan for his life, but he would so very often pull up short before he reached the goal. Here is a [...]

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