Speech is an awesome privilege. With the tongue we can direct, destroy, and delight. The tongue can build up and break down. There is a wonderful power in words. The Bible says, "Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God." But how much of our daily conversation revolves around spiritual things? The … Continue reading The Privilege of Speech
Blog Posts
The Pursuit
Several years ago while Catherine and I (Pastor Turner) were involved in planting a new church in Albany, NY, we were blessed to be given a gift to purchase a building for the new work. The check, surprisingly, didn’t come in a certified letter, or registered mail. Just a plain white envelope. I opened the … Continue reading The Pursuit
20th Anniversary Celebration
We are having a celebration, and YOU are invited! This year, Emmanuel Baptist Church celebrates her 20th Anniversary, and to celebrate, we are having four nights of special services, and we want the whole community to come. Beginning August 12, and continuing through August 15, we will hold nightly services at 7 PM. You can … Continue reading 20th Anniversary Celebration
Time to Thrive…
After years of wear and tear, the flooring in the Worship Center is seriously in need of replacement. After collecting multiple quotes, and speaking to many vendors, the Deacons and Pastor are recommending replacing the carpet in the Worship Center with a safe, convenient, multi-purpose flooring. The Church has approved the project, contingent on sufficient … Continue reading Time to Thrive…
Special Meeting
The Pastor, in cooperation with the Deacons and the Budget and Finance Team, have called a Special Business Meeting on 4/15, to consider two projects aimed at improving our facilities. Please join us after church to hear about these exciting opportunities, and to see how you can be a part! A pot-luck will follow immediately … Continue reading Special Meeting
Red-Letter Day
A "red-letter day" is a day that you will always remember because something good happened to you on that day. A red-letter day is any day of special significance or opportunity. Its roots are in classical antiquity; for instance, important days are indicated in red in a calendar dating from the Roman Republic. Many calendars still … Continue reading Red-Letter Day
Work Day
Here's a wonderful opportunity for you to serve the Lord by serving His Church! Please join us for a Church Work Day. Let's keep God's House safe and clean! Please join us Saturday, February 24, from 9:00 AM until the work is done. Projects have been identified, and supplies will be made available. All … Continue reading Work Day
The Christmas Experience
The Christmas Experience is an event for the entire family. During this event, families will spend time creating gingerbread houses, decorating ornaments, judging a cookie contest, and enjoying a meal together. This event, which is open to the whole community, will be hosted by Emmanuel Baptist Church and will take place on Sunday December 17th, … Continue reading The Christmas Experience
Under God
Standing tall above this great land of ours has always been the Twin Sisters of Liberty and Law. Like majestic gold statues glimmering in the noon-day sun, Law and Liberty for generations shed light upon the course of the American Experience. The immigrants that left behind the tyranny of the motherland, to board upon vessels … Continue reading Under God
Fields of Faith
Fields of Faith is a student-led event, sponsored by the Powell County Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Students invite, pray for, share with, and challenge their fellow students to read the Bible and follow Jesus Christ. The Powell County High School Football Field will provide a rally point where our whole community can come together. There … Continue reading Fields of Faith
