Emmanuel Church of Elgin

11/23/2024

11/08/2024

I read this from a regular email I receive from The Culture Translator -
Well Versed
What it is: Survey data from the American Bible Society (ABS) suggests that Gen Z is the least likely of all living generations to engage regularly with Scripture.

What it has to do with mental health: Anxiety and depression are complicated, deeply personal issues with a wide array of contributing factors. With that being said, the ABS has found a correlation between engaging with the Bible and having lower anxiety levels. This correlation exists among all Americans, but is especially evident among Gen Z, according to the survey. Young people who identified as “Bible Engaged” had an anxiety score of 3.4, while people in that same group who identified as “Bible Disengaged” had an anxiety score of 7.4. This data is drawn from a small sample size, but it does identify the Bible as an enduring source of comfort, hope, and light for a generation who is hurting.

10/29/2024

From the pastor - I'll be hosting an online (Zoom) Bible Study tomorrow (10/30) morning at 9:00 am on the topic of Anxiety. DM me for the link. We'd love for you to join us.

10/21/2024

From the Pastor - I've had eight people already indicate an interest in our Zoom Bible Study on the topic of Anxiety, which begins this week. We're going to get some helpful direction from the Scriptures and some mutual encouragement from each other in this 9:00 am (Wednesdays) study. DM me if you would like the link to the class and a copy of the worksheet.

10/17/2024

From the Pastor - In response to several people sharing their struggles with anxiety and worry with me, I'm going to be leading an online (Zoom) Bible conversation on the subject, beginning Wednesday, October 23, at 9:00 am. Email me at [email protected] if you want to be a part of this eight week group and I'll email you the Zoom link and a worksheet to help you prepare for the conversation.