Emmanuel SDA Church

06/17/2026

What a blessed and memorable Father’s Day Sabbath at Emmanuel SDA Church! 💙🙏🏾

We are grateful for a wonderful day of worship, fellowship, and celebration as we honored the fathers and father figures in our church family.

A special thank you to the Women’s Hospitality Team for the beautiful setup prepared for the men. Your thoughtfulness and attention to detail helped make the day extra special.

We were also blessed to witness three generations paying tribute to fathers… Mother Carnage, Naomi, and Elizabeth. What a beautiful reminder of the legacy of love, faith, and family that spans generations.

One of the most touching moments of the day was a Father’s Day surprise as Sister Fudge surprised her husband by joining the Emmanuel SDA church. What a precious gift and a powerful testimony of God’s leading and love! ❤️

The Praise Dancers inspired us with their beautiful ministry as they worshiped through dance to “Good Good Father,” reminding us of our Heavenly Father’s unfailing love, care, and faithfulness.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this celebration such a blessing. May God continue to strengthen, guide, and bless all fathers, grandfathers, spiritual fathers, mentors, and father figures.

“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above…” — James 1:17

📸: Richelle Howell

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

If you’re interested in going to camp meeting (July 1-4) please visit this link to pay for your stay and meals.

The Lake Region Conference is preparing to embark on a 4-day encampment beginning Wednesday, July 1, through Saturday, July 4, on the historic grounds of Camp…

06/15/2026

What a blessed and memorable Father’s Day Sabbath at Emmanuel SDA Church! 💙🙏🏾

Today we celebrated and honored the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, spiritual fathers, mentors, and father figures who have made a lasting impact on our lives through their love, guidance, strength, and faith.

A special thank you to everyone who helped make this day meaningful and memorable. Your efforts, kindness, and dedication were greatly appreciated and helped remind our fathers how valued they truly are.

We also remember those whose fathers are no longer with them and those who carry cherished memories in their hearts today. May God’s comfort, peace, and love surround you.

“Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.”
1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing fathers and father figures in our Emmanuel SDA family! May God continue to bless, strengthen, and guide you as you lead with faith and love. 💙

06/13/2026

We look forward to seeing all of you. Please use the link below to register for VBS.

Saddle up for a rootin’-tootin’ week of fun, faith, and wild adventures in Cactusville! We'll explore crafts, music, games, and snacks.

05/30/2026

💙 Honoring the Fathers of Emmanuel 💙

Join us on Sabbath, June 13, 2026, as we celebrate and honor the fathers and father figures of our church family during Divine Worship.

💪🏼💪🏽💪🏾💪🏿 Strong Men.
Strong Families.
Strong Faith. 🙏🏿🙏🏾🙏🏽🙏🏼

We thank God for the men who lead, love, support, and strengthen their families and our community through faith.

Following the service, we will enjoy:
🍽️ A special dinner
🤝 Fellowship with our church family

Everyone is invited! Whether you’re a father, grandfather, mentor, friend, or guest, we would love for you to join us for this special day of worship and appreciation.

📍 Emmanuel SDA Church
📅 Sabbath, June 13, 2026

05/14/2026

This Sabbath, Elder Joseph Thomas will be preaching during "Ushers Day", make sure to attend Emmanuel SDA Church • Chicago Heights.

05/10/2026

What a beautiful and love filled Mother’s Day Sabbath at Emmanuel SDA Church! 💐✨

A heartfelt thank you to the Emmanuel SDA men for the incredible program and the love shown to all mothers and mother figures today. From the touching poetry, the beautiful harmonies from Voices of Praise, the roses and thoughtful gifts, to the delicious dinner … every detail was done with care and appreciation.

Most importantly, every mother was honored and celebrated alike, including those carrying joy, grief, memories, love, and strength in different ways. It was truly a special Sabbath filled with warmth, fellowship, laughter, and gratitude.

“Her children rise up and call her blessed…” Proverbs 31:28 💕

📸 Richelle Howell

05/09/2026

Happy Mother’s Day Sabbath to moms near and far,
To every loving heart, you’re treasured as you are.
To mothers, mother figures, and those longing to be, Your love and your presence mean more than words can say beautifully.

To those grieving a child, or grieving a mother today, We’re holding space for your hearts in a special way. Through laughter, prayers, and“where are my shoes?”Mothers carry so much more than the world ever views.

Today we honor every kind of mothering love,
With grace, comfort, laughter, and blessings from above. 💐💕