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01-08-12
This morning, we sang, "Take my life and let it be consecrated, Lord, to thee." May it be the theme for not only 2012, but our life as we seek true community.
12-18-11
The angels of the Lord came to proclaim to us a peace that is far more real and eternal. The peace of God that comes in the birth and death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is the true source of peace. Jesus indeed is our Prince of Peace and may His Peace rule in our hearts this advent season.
12-11-11
The stage is set to maximize the dramatic. It is silent and black, there is no tension tinged expectation for there is nothing to expect besides another bland evening of repetition and the mundane. Then an interruption, a break in the dialogue the likes of which no critic could comprehend, an opening scene that leaves the audience and its actors breathless.
12-04-11
Each week of devotions and readings will center on a particular theme, related to the symbolism of the advent candle we light on Sunday in worship. The theme for the second week of advent is Bethlehem and love.
11-27-11
Each week of devotions and readings will center on a particular theme, related to the symbolism of the advent candle we light on Sunday in worship. The first candle is the Prophecy, or Hope, candle. This week, we will be reading from the promises of Isaiah, written over 700 years before the birth of Jesus, that helped the people of God anticipate the advent of the Messiah.
11-01-11
The nomination process for elders and deacons is now open through the month of November. In nominating a candidate for church office at Emmanuel, you are taking an active step in government and function of our church. We ask you to do this prayerfully.
10-07-11
One life. What's it all about? We are exploring that question this fall. We hope you can join us.
07-10-11
In preparation for a fall outreach event and also in order to be a church that is spending time in the Scriptures, we will be reading through the Book of Mark twice as a congregation.
07-05-11
What a great week of upcoming fellowship as we are committed to ever increasing depth and substance in all aspects of life, relationships and ministry.
07-02-11
Newcomers and regulars, join us for a potluck BBQ to get to know the Emmanuel community better!
06-01-11
Day 39: Praying for worldwide missions (On Monday, Wednesday and Friday, an additional devotion is also posted. Click the link above.)
05-30-11
Day 36: Praying for worldwide missions (On Monday, Wednesday and Friday, an additional devotion is also posted. Click the link above.)
05-28-11
Day 34: Praying for George Mason University/The Neighborhood/Arlington
05-27-11
Day 33: Praying for Forty Days of Prayer: George Mason University/The Neighborhood/Arlington (On Monday, Wednesday and Friday, an additional devotion is also posted. Click the link above.)
05-26-11
Day 32: Praying for George Mason University/The Neighborhood/Arlington
05-25-11
Day 31: Praying for George Mason University/The Neighborhood/Arlington (On Monday, Wednesday and Friday, an additional devotion is also posted. Click the link above.)
05-24-11
Day 30: Praying for George Mason University/The Neighborhood/Arlington
05-23-11
Day 29: Praying for George Mason University/The Neighborhood/Arlington (On Monday, Wednesday and Friday, an additional devotion is also posted. Click the link above.)
05-21-11
Day 27: Praying for George Mason University/The Neighborhood/Arlington
05-20-11
Day 26: Praying for George Mason University/The Neighborhood/Arlington (On Monday, Wednesday and Friday, an additional devotion is also posted. Click the link above.)
05-19-11
Day 25: Praying for George Mason University/The Neighborhood/Arlington
05-18-11
Day 24: Praying for George Mason University/The Neighborhood/Arlington (On Monday, Wednesday and Friday, an additional devotion is also posted. Click the link above.)
05-17-11
Day 23: Praying for George Mason University/The Neighborhood/Arlington
05-16-11
Day 22: Praying for George Mason University/The Neighborhood/Arlington (On Monday, Wednesday and Friday, an additional devotion is also posted. Click the link above.)
05-13-11
Day 19: Praying for unity of the body (On Monday, Wednesday and Friday, an additional devotion is also posted. Click the link above.)
05-11-11
Day 17: Praying for unity of the body (On Monday, Wednesday and Friday, an additional devotion is also posted. Click the link above.)
05-10-11
Day 16: Praying for unity of the body (People may submit prayer needs if they wish)
05-09-11
Day 15: Praying for unity of the body (On Monday, Wednesday and Friday, an additional devotion is also posted. Click the link above.)
05-06-11
Day 12: Praying for spiritual growth (On Monday, Wednesday and Friday, an additional devotion is also posted. Click the link above.)
05-04-11
Day 10: Praying for spiritual growth (On Monday, Wednesday and Friday, an additional devotion is also posted. Click the link above.)
05-02-11
Day 8: Praying for spiritual growth (On Monday, Wednesday and Friday, an additional devotion is also posted. Click the link above.)
05-01-11
We our continue our forty days of prayer this week with a focus on spiritual growth.
04-30-11
Day 6: Praying for our lay leaders (Elders and Deacons)/Other Staff/Volunteers
04-29-11
Day 5: Praying for our lay leaders (Elders and Deacons)/Other Staff/Volunteers (On Monday, Wednesday and Friday, an additional devotion is also posted. Click the link above.)
04-27-11
Day 3: Praying for our pastors (On Monday, Wednesday and Friday, an additional devotion is also posted. Click the link above.)
04-25-11
Day 1: Praying for the leadership of Emmanuel
(On Monday, Wednesday and Friday, an additional devotion is also posted. Click the link above.)
04-17-11
In pursuit of the vision of living a new life because of Easter, we invite everyone to participate in a new commitment to prayer. Beginning the day after Easter (April 25) and continuing until June 2, we will pray through a congregational prayer guide. The confident hope is that we will see a powerful move of God as we seek Him.
04-05-11
Emmanuel Arts would like to invite you to take part in a community art project created to enrich our journey towards Easter and mark the forty days after Easter as a time of new growth. We are creating a canvas tapestry together, symbolizing the constant interweaving of the heavenly with the earthly.
04-04-11
Starting Sunday, May 8, Community Groups will begin a new Bible study series through the book, “A Praying Life.”
02-15-11
Our Elementary and Youth Sunday Schools, and Adult Education Class starts February 20.
12-24-10
The third meditation on the fourth verse of "Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus"
"By thine own eternal Spirit
rule in all our hearts alone;
by thine all-sufficient merit
raise us to thy glorious throne."
12-22-10
The second meditation on the fourth verse of "Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus."
"By thine own eternal Spirit
rule in all our hearts alone;
by thine all-sufficient merit
raise us to thy glorious throne."
12-20-10
The first meditation on the fourth verse of "Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus."
"By thine own eternal Spirit
rule in all our hearts alone;
by thine all-sufficient merit
raise us to thy glorious throne."
12-17-10
The third meditation on the third verse of "Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus"
"Born thy people to deliver,
born a child, and yet a king,
born to reign in us forever,
now thy gracious kingdom bring."
12-15-10
The second meditation on the third verse of "Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus"
"Born thy people to deliver,
born a child, and yet a king,
born to reign in us forever,
now thy gracious kingdom bring."
12-13-10
The first meditation on the third verse of "Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus"
"Born thy people to deliver,
born a child, and yet a king,
born to reign in us forever,
now thy gracious kingdom bring."
12-08-10
The second meditation on the second verse of "Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus"
12-06-10
The first meditation on the second verse of "Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus"
"Israel's strength and consolation,
hope of all the earth thou art:
dear desire of every nation,
joy of every longing heart."
12-03-10
The third installment of meditations on the first verse of “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus”
12-01-10
The second installment of meditations on the first verse of “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus.”
11-29-10
This is our first installment of meditations provided by members of our Emmanuel community to help us all pause and focus on this season leading up to Christmas. Each week will focus on a different verse of "Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus."
11-21-10
Come, thou long-expected Jesus, born to set thy people free; from our fears and sins release us, let us find our rest in thee.
Join us Sundays for an Advent prelude at 10:20am, and back here on the blog for reflections during the week.
11-14-10
Emmanuel often talks about the present, though partial, reality of the Kingdom of God, which touches on all we are and do. Be sure to join us on Sunday, November 21, when Dr. Richard Pratt will be preaching on this topic.
10-31-10
Emmanuel Arts ministry invites you, your friends and family, to step off the everyday treadmill & come hear the poetry of Marie Pavlicek-Wehrli on Saturday, November 13, at 5:45pm-7:00pm, at the Emmanuel church office/gallery space.
10-17-10
Emmanuel desires to be a church that is both in Arlington and for Arlington. Our mercy ministry is focused on serving the needs of the community we live in and being followers of Christ.
10-07-10
Our Elementary and Youth Sunday Schools, and Adult Education Class starts October 17.
09-27-10
We are excited for a new ministry year and a new opportunity to grow together as a community bound by the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We pray that your community groups will be a source of great blessing! If you would like more information or to join a Community Group, please contact Young Lee.
09-19-10
Join us Sun, Sept. 26, for our congregational meeting & potluck. We will hold Diaconal Ministry team elections and there will be a presentation on the 2010-2011 budget .
08-05-10
Join us September 19, as Wade Bradshaw, Missions Pastor at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Charlottesville, VA and former director of the L'Abri Fellowship in England, leads us through exploring how God has called us to redeem our city.
06-03-10
Arlington Food Assistance Center and Arlington Street People's Assistance Network have several upcoming Mercy Ministry Opportunities during June and July for you and your Community Group to serve!
05-26-10
If you or your friends could ask God any question, what would it be? On Sunday, we complete the "Questions for God?" sermon series on the various questions people have about God and Christianity. Start the discussion here, and join us Sunday at 10:30am!
05-17-10
If you or your friends could ask God any question, what would it be? We will be going through "Questions for God?" sermon series on the various questions people have about God and Christianity. Start the discussion here, and join us Sunday at 10:30am!
05-09-10
If you or your friends could ask God any question, what would it be? We will be going through "Questions for God?" sermon series on the various questions people have about God and Christianity. Start the discussion here, and join us Sunday at 10:30am!
05-03-10
If you or your friends could ask God any question, what would it be? We will be going through "Questions for God?" sermon series on the various questions people have about God and Christianity. Start the discussion here, and join us Sunday at 10:30am!
04-26-10
If you or your friends could ask God any question, what would it be? In April and May, we will be going through "Questions for God?" sermon series on the various questions people have about God and Christianity. Start the discussion here, and join us Sunday at 10:30am!
04-20-10
If you or your friends could ask God any question, what would it be? In April and May, we will be going through "Questions for God?" sermon series on the various questions people have about God and Christianity. Start the discussion here, and join us Sunday at 10:30am!
04-12-10
If you or your friends could ask God any question, what would it be? In April and May, we will be going through "Questions for God?" sermon series on the various questions people have about God and Christianity. Start the discussion here, and join us Sunday at 10:30am!
04-07-10
If you or your friends could ask God any question, what would it be? In April and May, we will be going through "Questions for God?" sermon series on the various questions people have about God and Christianity. Start the discussion here, and join us Sunday at 10:30am!
04-03-10
If you or your friends could ask God any question, what would it be? From April 11 - May 30, we will be going through a sermon series on the various questions people have about God and Christianity, and we need your help!
04-03-10
Sometimes it is hard not to say, “God forgive God.”
Sometimes it is hard to say so much.
But if our faith is true,
He didn’t. He crucified Him.
04-01-10
Emmanuel will join churches around Arlington for a special Good Friday service at 7 PM at Westover Baptist Church.
03-04-10
The Ten Commandments are part of the redemptive story. Instead of viewing the Ten Commandments as restraints or threats to our happiness, or as a means to gain God’s favor, how do the commandments free us from lesser affections?
02-25-10
The Ten Commandments are part of the redemptive story. Instead of viewing the Ten Commandments as restraints or threats to our happiness, or as a means to gain God’s favor, how do the commandments free us from lesser affections?
02-18-10
The Ten Commandments are part of the redemptive story. Instead of viewing the Ten Commandments as restraints or threats to our happiness, or as a means to gain God’s favor, how do the commandments free us from lesser affections?
02-08-10
The Ten Commandments are part of the redemptive story. Instead of viewing the Ten Commandments as restraints or threats to our happiness, or as a means to gain God’s favor, how do the commandments free us from lesser affections?
02-06-10
Service announcement | Fellowship with your Arlington neighbors | A-SPAN's Emergency Winter Shelter | Sermons online
01-27-10
The Ten Commandments are part of the redemptive story. Instead of viewing the Ten Commandments as restraints or threats to our happiness, or as a means to gain God’s favor, how do the commandments free us from lesser affections?
01-21-10
The Ten Commandments are part of the redemptive story. Instead of viewing the Ten Commandments as restraints or threats to our happiness, or as a means to gain God’s favor, how do the commandments free us from lesser affections?
01-14-10
The Ten Commandments are part of the redemptive story. Instead of viewing the Ten Commandments as restraints or threats to our happiness, or as a means to gain God’s favor, how do the commandments free us from lesser affections?
01-10-10
The Ten Commandments are part of the redemptive story. Instead of viewing the Ten Commandments as restraints or threats to our happiness, or as a means to gain God’s favor, how do the commandments free us from lesser affections?
12-26-09
How do you spend 30 years in a tiny cell and come out ready to forgive the people who put you there?
12-25-09
The instrumental music of J. S. Bach well-illustrates both God’s transcendence and His immanence.
12-24-09
Distance far from or near to something we're seeking can often end up being relative and fickle. God's proximity to our lives, however, is so consistently close He could touch us.
12-23-09
This is where God the artist really becomes visible. That non describable element, that knowledge known only somewhere that can’t quite be captured, is allowed into the equation.
12-22-09
. . . when you focus on something, everything far behind it and far in front of it seems imprecise, fuzzy, and vague.
12-21-09
Even in the dire darkness, salvation may be there, walking with us step for step.
12-19-09
The expectancy of Christmas, what we were waiting for when we were growing up.
12-18-09
Does God fulfill our expectations, or surprise us by surpassing them in ways that we could never have imagined?
12-17-09
You've come to expect the best. Or maybe you expect the worst (I hope not)! Whichever you choose you've got to do something to get things rolling properly. How much do you value careful consideration and planning?
12-16-09
But, truth be told, etched in the design and mold
A mustard seed as been planted, and begins to grow
12-15-09
The chaos; spontaneous-uninitiated-unarranged-change or entropy of a closed system continually increases.
12-14-09
T.S. Eliot paints a tragic portrait of failure in Prufrock, but he shows us the essence of fulfillment in the most unlikely of places.
12-12-09
How remembering Christ's humility transformed my reading of "A Christmas Carol."
12-11-09
Discussions of “want” and “plenty” tend to focus on material goods. But how important is music (and the other arts) to a robust Biblical understanding of “plenty?”
12-10-09
Tis’ the season of gift giving- or gift receiving, cha ching! If you are working inside of a calendar year fiscal year, then tis’ the season for counting the coin and closing some end of year sales. It may be exhilarating to see your organization closing the year strong, or may be depressing to see it only happening to your competitors. However, whichever side you find yourself (yes, it’s that much in God’s hands), the catch with a season is that, by nature, they come and go. Seasons imply something next, that something else is coming.
12-09-09
I recently had the privilege of spending a week in the Galapagos Islands with my family.
12-08-09
". . .destined to change the way we live" but not enough to change our life.
12-07-09
Two celebrated theologians, born nearly 100 years apart from one another, journey together through the foothills of heaven. We have so much to learn from them.
12-05-09
How Christ's humility in the incarnation redeems incarnational ministry
12-04-09
What does the transition from darkness to light sound like? Throughout the ages, composers have developed techniques and devices for symbolizing this transition.
12-03-09
Endeavoring in business with integrity, passion, and drive is both exciting and exhausting. No matter what your chase may look like to catch the right acorn for your company or career, you can rest in God's blessing of Christ's pursuit of you!
12-02-09
The Incredulity of Saint Thomas/Caravaggio/1601 - 1602
I remember when I first studied this painting. I was in grad school, trying to create art myself. Without giving away too much information, it was during a time when imagery in contemporary culture was just beginning to really worship the down and dirty. There was still a facade in the mainstream, and most definitely in the Christian community, of only showing a superficial nice side of things.
12-01-09
One day God will reveal to us all the wonders of His creation and one day we will also experience a spiritual fullness and closeness with God that we have never experienced before.
11-30-09
Though the realm of literature yields an uncountable number of tales demonstrating darkness and light, Victor Hugo offers an unparalleled example. In his masterpiece, Les Misérables, the story of Jean Valjean comes to personify redemptive and transformative power.
11-29-09
Reflect on how Christ’s first coming transformed countless lives, including your own, from darkness to
light.
11-29-09
Jesus, the light of the world, has come into our lives. So why doesn't everything look different?
11-27-09
Join us this Advent season as we meditate on the transformations that Christ’s birth brought to our world as well as the transformations that are promised upon Christ’s return. Learn more!
11-07-09
What are you thankful for? Although this time of year is always an obvious time to think about that question, it's a wonderful thing to think about year round. Add your thoughts!
10-28-09
How does the gospel of grace enable you to live out this command? How are you motivated to follow through, or how have you seen it in the life of others at Emmanuel?
10-21-09
How does the gospel of grace enable you to live out this command? How are you motivated to follow through, or how have you seen it in the life of others at Emmanuel?
10-12-09
How does the gospel of grace enable you to live out this command? How are you motivated to follow through, or how have you seen it in the life of others at Emmanuel?
10-04-09
How does the gospel of grace enable you to live out this command? How are you motivated to follow through, or how have you seen it in the life of others at Emmanuel? Join us on Sun, Oct 11.
09-28-09
Emmanuel will be on its Fall Retreat on Sunday, October 4, for those not attending the Retreat, we encourage you to worship at one of Emmanuel’s sister Presbyterian Church in America congregations.
09-21-09
How does the gospel of grace enable you to live out this command? How are you motivated to follow through, or how have you seen it in the life of others at Emmanuel?
09-12-09
How does the gospel of grace enable you to live out this command? How are you motivated to follow through, or how have you seen it in the life of others at Emmanuel?
07-31-09
Join us for a community forum and a day of service to Arlington. Click for forum info or start the discussion here!
07-23-09
Join the kids who participated in KidServe for ice cream and a time to share their camp experiences from the week.
07-06-09
There are many summer Mercy Ministry opportunties: Culpepper Gardens, Arlington Food Assistance Center, KidServe. Invite a friend!
06-06-09
There are many summer Mercy Ministry opportunties: Arlington Food Assistance Center, Arlington Street People's Assistance Network (A-span), KidServe. Invite a friend!
05-30-09
Join Emmanuel's Women's Ministry
for the summer Book Study Kick-off Brunch at Yorktown Bistro on June 6! Invite a friend!
05-08-09
Join us for our annual church-wide spring cookout at Madison Manor Park on May 30!
04-14-09
Chirilagua Ministries of Alexandria is hosting a yard sale to benefit the Chirilagua immigrant community. Donations and volunteers are needed.
03-30-09
As Emmanuel celebrates its becoming an organized church, our April 5 service will start at 5 PM instead of our usual 10:30 AM.
03-09-09
Emmanuel will hold a congregational meeting to elect elders on March 22 immediately after the service.
01-28-09
We are a new church in Arlington, and we are trying to authentically relate to our community. To do so, we are asking you to complete a very short and anonymous survey to help us understand how the people in the Metro area feel about the current state of Christianity.
01-12-09
On Jan. 25, Emmanuel will hold its first congregational Town Hall Meeting / potluck lunch following the service to discuss plans to officially organize our Church.
01-05-09
Emmanuel is starting a new women's community group that meets the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month.
12-21-08
Emmanuel will NOT be having its normal services at GMU on Sundays, December 28 and January 4.
11-10-08
Looking for non-traditional ways to celebrate Thanksgiving? Look no further ...
10-27-08
Interested in membership at Emmanuel or just want to find out more about the church? Check out our next membership seminar ...