Emanuel Happenings

What is the worst war in human history? One might point to World War II, which had the highest death toll of at least 90 million people. Or consider the Three Kingdoms War, which resulted in over 40 million deaths and lasted for most of the third century. There is no end to the sad list of nominations: the Thirty Years War, the Taiping Rebellion, the American Civil War, World War I. None of those is the correct answer. The worst war in human history began when the first shot was fired in Eden. It has been raging since. It is a war against “spiritual forces of evil” (Ephesians 6:12). This is not a war over land or resources. It is a war for souls. The reality is that there are demonic forces that want to do more than kill you; they want to claim you for all eternity. The good news: Christ has already called you his own and equipped you for this war. Followers of Christ are armed for the battle. Want to hear more? See you this weekend: Saturday at 5:15 p.m. • Sunday at 8 a.m. • Sunday at

Power is neither inherently good nor bad. Fire is powerful. The chef uses fire to create meals. But the arsonist uses fire to destroy homes. Nuclear fission is a powerful force. The engineer harnesses it, producing abundant electricity. The tyrant harnesses it, threating others with nuclear weapons. What matters is the purpose of the one who has that power. Jesus has limitless power, as the numerous accounts of his miracles demonstrate. Those who witnessed those miracles understood that Jesus used his power for good. That doesn’t mean they all understood Jesus’ true purpose. Some thought Jesus’ purpose was to make this temporal life better. And while Jesus did that at times, his ultimate purpose was to save us from sin and give us the gift of eternal life. Followers of Christ see the true purpose of his power. Want to hear more? See you this weekend: Saturday at 5:15 p.m. • Sunday at 8 a.m. • Sunday at 10:30 a.m. **Please remember that during renovation, worship is held in the school c

Are you curious about the Bible and its teachings? Have you been away from church for a while? Starting Point is the perfect place to start your journey. Join us for a friendly and informative eight-week course designed to answer your questions about faith, God, and the Bible. Discover the answers to questions like: How do we know there is a God? Where did we come from? How can I be sure I’m forgiven? What is the Lord’s Supper and why is it so important? Our first session is on Tuesday, September 10, from 6 to 7 pm in the Community Room. Bring the whole family! Childcare is available upon request. Can't make the group sessions? No problem! Pastor Schulz is available for one-on-one meetings. Enroll today by calling 920-538-3617 or 920-982-5444. Come, invite, and enjoy! https://www.emanuelnl.org/startingpoint