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What is Evangelism?

The Bible exhorts us to spread the seeds of Christ in our world, and in our church community! Jesus calls us to go fishing for souls: (Matthew 4:19) “Come, follow me and I will make you fishers of men”. Isn’t it interesting that he used fishing here? For when we fish we actively seek them out… go after ‘em. As our Pastor has said, “It doesn’t take any special talents or gifts to be an evangelist. We are merely required to share our faith with others and let the Holy Spirit work through us. And above all, let our actions speak for us!”

Your call to Evangelism

The Apostle Paul, in his writings to the people of Corinth, has some particularly clear instructions regarding Evangelism:

I) 3:8- The man who plants and the man who waters have one purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor. 9 For we are God's fellow workers; you are God's field, God's building.

I) 12:3b No one can say "Jesus is Lord," except by the Holy Spirit. There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5 There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. 6 There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men.

I) 12:7 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 8 To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit.

Getting Involved

We welcome any and all people interested in carrying out the good news of Christ through our programs at Immanuel. Please contact one of the Pastors or let the office know of your interest in becoming involved and we will find many opportunities to share your talents with the congregation and the community. We have been called to spread the news – let us embark on the journey together!

Evangelism at Immanuel

Evangelism is one of the key elements of our Mission here at Immanuel. Our ability to serve God and community is vital to growing our Faith and spreading the news of Christ to those around us. The rewards will be immeasurable to those around you and you will be enriched from the experience as well.

E Energy for Christ!

V Variety: Faith Groups, Tent Meeting, Communications & more.

A Advertising. Publicizing worship times, special events and other important happenings in our congregation.

N New Member Orientation: Evangelism directs the orientation of new members. We welcome new members, share information about our congregation and foster new members to get involved.

G Greeters: Making those new to our church feel especially welcomed and connected.

E Excited people to spread the seeds of Christ in our church community.

L Love your neighbor and share of your time and talents with those around you.

I Immanuel Lutheran Church and you letting the Holy Spirit work through us and let our actions do the talking.

S Summer cookouts, sports activities, sharing the good news.

M Marketing: Reaching out to the community to share with them what a great family we are at Immanuel!

Serving a Mission

Immanuel’s Mission is to CELEBRATE
That God Is with Us!
GROW As Christ Works in us!
SERVE as the Spirit Loves through us!

For information regarding these orientations please contact MaryKay Copp at (952) 937-8123 or email marykay@immanuel.us