Friday, July 5, 2024

​Happy Day after Independence Day!  I hope you had a nice 4th of July holiday and I wanted to share some words I read from Psalm 37 with you today...

                         "The steps of the godly are directed by the
                           Lord.  He delights in every detail of their 
                                       lives"   (Psalm 37:23  NLT) 

Oh, to know God's heart! If we could only be sure of God's perfect will in every situation. But sometimes it seems to elude us. We want to be faithful and sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit at all times. Praying, seeking, sometimes fasting, we often struggle to know which way to go, what path to follow, or exactly how to proceed. 
   
We are told in John 10:4 that we were given the ability to discern the Lord's voice and follow His leading when we devoted our lives to Him. And we can only know God's will.... to the extent that we get to know Him. Press in, seek His presence, and you will not feel confused, alone, or aimless. You can know the heart of God, and there you will discover the peace of assurance.  
   
So when you are trying to prioritize your time, or more than one possible way forward seems right, or your head and your heart don't agree, join me in praying, Make Your will known and I will follow. Amen.   

+++ Worship this Sunday continues at 9:00am! And this Sunday we will welcome Rev. Elizabeth Quick to our pulpit. After growing up in Rome, NY Beth is an ordained Elder and adjunct faculty member at Rutgers University. You will enjoy her message and the joy she brings to serving Jesus! If you can't be here in person, check out the "live-stream" on the church Facebook page at 9:00am. Or you can watch the completed worship after it is "uploaded" to our YouTube channel when completed. We will be celebrating the Sacrament of Holy Communion on Sunday, as well. 

+++ Remember that summer office hours are Monday - Thursday from 9:00am - 3:00pm. This schedule will continue throughout July and August. 

+++ Hopefully you have marked your calendars for:

• August 10th - MINI GOLF FOR MISSIONS.  This fun event supports mission work here at Immanuel!
• Vacation Bible School - Food Truck Party takes place each Wednesday night in August. We gather for dinner at 6:00pm and  will conclude by 8:30pm each week. We hope to see you at VBS!

YOU CAN REGISTER FOR BOTH OF THESE EVENTS ON OUR CHURCH WEBSITE.  Follow the links above for more information!

Make this day a great day and always remember to pray, Make your will known and I will follow. Amen.     
​Pastor Jack