Sunday was just one of those days. One of those days when all seemed right with the world. It was an explosion of celebration here at Emmanuel. This past weekend 4 people were baptized and we celebrated the fact that they are now alive in Christ!

Also, this weekend, small groups sold stuff...lots of stuff...and they were selling it with a purpose. With the goal of raising money for local and global ministries, different groups raised a total of $2400...just by selling the excess of their stuff. That's $2400 that can be poured out and used to bring Jesus Christ great fame in Crestview and in Mplonjeni, Swaziland, where the money will be used to bring clean water into a water-less community.

Top it all off Sunday night at Fall Gathering. Small groups gathered on campus for a big tailgate celebration of life in Christ. I am so thankful for the people the make up EBC. God has poured out his blessing on Emmanuel and all we can do in response to such incredible grace is offer everything He has given back to Him and say...'whatever God...we will do whatever...for You!'

So thankful for His grace. So thankful for His church. So thankful for you.

Some changes...

You may have noticed some changes on the main website. We are tweaking and adjusting trying to make tings more accessible and interactive. It is a work in progress...but it is a beautiful work in progress.

We are all works in progress right? Aren't you thankful that we have a God who does not let us stay the same, but who is constantly changing us? In worship recently we have been digging into how God changes our hearts...and what does it look like to listen and act on Jesus' words: "Follow me."

So friends, we are on an incredible journey...the journey of following Him, the journey of becoming more like Him, the journey of loving the world the way He loves the world.

So...how is He asking you to follow Him?