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Christian to the Core
News

christian-to-the-coreBeginning January 1, 2017 EMC will be diving into Christian to the Core, an 8-week journey to becoming a deeper disciple by increasing your intimacy with God, increasing your love for people, and discovering God’s greater purposes for your life. During this study we will be exploring the Eight Core Values of the most vibrant and dynamic Christians in the world. Not only will this study form the basis of our preaching emphases between New Years and Lent, but my goal is that it will also guide the shared life of our small groups as well.

Each session of Christian to the Core gives biblical foundation, personal reflection, group discussion questions, and practical application. While this study can be done on your own, it is best experienced in a small group where you can study, share, and pray with others.

In the attempt to engage as many of our wonderful EMCers as possible, I recommend one of the following options for everyone at our church:

  1. Study Christian to the Core in your Life Group. I will be conducting a Life Group facilitators meeting on Wednesday, December 7th at 6pm in the Fellowship Hall to introduce this study to our existing Life Groups.
  2. Study Christian to the Core in an ad-hoc Life Group. Perhaps you are interested in this study but don’t have an existing group. If that’s the case, I recommend forming one, even if it’s just to spend 8 weeks together working through this wonderful material.
  3. Study Christian to the Core with Pastor Sean on Sunday nights. He will be leading a group through this study on Sunday nights at the church at 6pm for the duration of the series.

If you are interested in getting involved, please contact us ASAP.

Learn more about Christian to the Core by visiting International Leadership Institute.

The Scandal of the Incarnation
Sermon Series

16-adventAdvent 2016

There is no greater, more enthralling story than that of the one, true God taking on flesh. All of us have our own story, but to be brought into the drama of God’s own life is pretty overwhelming. In fact, it is unbelievable.

The account, actually, is quite scandalous. Speaking of Bethlehem’s manger, a preacher once asked the question, “What’s a good God like that doing in a place like this?” Maybe you have had the experience of wondering the same thing. Could Jesus actually want to become inseparably connected to the likes of you and me?

In the next four weeks we will be exploring the story of how the Son of God took on our human nature, why He chose the people He did to point to his arrival, and how He enters into the human story, your story. When Jesus enters your scandalous story everything has the possibility of becoming glorious, free, whole. It is a marvelous story, almost too good to be true.

Series Playlist

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The Scandal of the Incarnation - Tamar
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  • The Scandal of the Incarnation - Tamar

    The Scandal of the Incarnation - Tamar

    Nov 27, 2016 • 34:00

    He has entered our story (1:1) He has incorporated our stains (1:2-3) He has integrated us with Himself Speaker: Dr. Bill Ury Series: The Scandal of the Incarnation Scripture: Matthew 1:1-3

  • The Scandal of the Incarnation - Rahab

    The Scandal of the Incarnation - Rahab

    Dec 4, 2016 • 27:35

    The gospel for a prostitute: Requires faith (Heb. 11:31) Results in faithfulness (Jas. 2-255) Releases favor (Matt. 1:4-5) Speaker: Dr. Bill Ury Series: The Scandal of the Incarnation Scripture: Matthew 1:2-5

  • Almost There

    Almost There

    Dec 11, 2016 • 8:51

    Speaker: Dr. Bill Ury Series: The Scandal of the Incarnation

  • The Scandal of the Incarnation - The Redemption of the Outsider

    The Scandal of the Incarnation - The Redemption of the Outsider

    Dec 18, 2016 • 41:53

    The need for a redeemer The character of a redeemer The “allness” of redemption Speaker: Dr. Bill Ury Series: The Scandal of the Incarnation Scripture: Matthew 1:5

  • Christmas Homily

    Christmas Homily

    Dec 25, 2016 • 19:53

    Speaker: Pastor Diane Ury

Operation Christmas Child Collection Week
News
Operation Christmas Child

Play a part in the amazing journey of a shoebox gift that shares the love of Jesus Christ across the world! This is Operation Christmas Child collection week and you can drop your shoeboxes off at EMC during the following hours:

Monday, November 14th – 10am – noon
Tuesday, November 15th – 10am – noon
Wednesday, November 16th – 6 – 8pm
Thursday, November 17th – 4 – 6pm
Friday, November 18th – 4 – 6pm
Saturday, November 19th – noon – 2pm
Sunday, November 20th – noon – 4pm
Monday, November 21st – 10am – noon

Our toll free number: 1-800-597-6775. Locally: 252-333-4055 or 252-264-2254.

To learn more, visit Samaritan’s Purse.

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