Emmanuel Lutheran Church - Building Faith in the City

06/08/2026

We as Lutherans build our lives on Jesus Christ. We believe our lives—today, tomorrow, and in eternity—depend on Jesus. We believe Jesus is the only, perfect, Son of God and that He died for every person in the world, rose from the dead, and lives for all people who believe in Him as their Savior. Because of Jesus Christ, we live with a sure hope of eternal life.

We know we're not perfect, we stumble and fall in our daily walk with God. But we also know that our forgiveness has been won and paid for by Jesus Christ, and when we repent and seek forgiveness, God forgives us because of Jesus. We want to tell others this good news.

You’ll often hear us refer to three solas (Latin for "alone") as a summary of the faith that gives us hope:

Grace Alone—God loved the world, though we do not deserve His love. He sent His Son to love the unlovely and save the ungodly.

Faith Alone—Jesus has provided for our forgiveness and life; those who hear this promise and believe it, have what it offers. People don't get faith; God gives it as he gives us His promises.

Scripture Alone—The Bible is the only source that shows God's will and the only basis for faith.

Find out more: https://emmanuellutheran.org/what-we-believe

06/07/2026

06/07/2026

Matthew 9:9-13

The Calling of Matthew
As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s booth. “Follow me,” he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him.

While Jesus was having dinner at Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and sinners came and ate with him and his disciples. When the Pharisees saw this, they asked his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?”

On hearing this, Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’[a] For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”

06/06/2026

06/06/2026

Join us this summer!

This summer, we invite members and guests to join us for several special one-session opportunities:

June 7: Presentation by Chris Yang — Lower Level Ebenezer
June 14: The Story Continues Congregational Listening Session — Gym
June 21: The Story Continues Congregational Listening Session — Gym
August 30: Mission Sunday Presentation — Lower Level Ebenezer

Beginning June 28, we will also offer Abiding in the Vine, a summer Bible study connected to The Story Continues visioning process. This class will explore the Christian life as one rooted wholly in Christ and sustained by His grace. Together, we will consider how discipleship begins not with our effort, but with our Lord’s saving work, and how repentance, formation, and sanctification flow from His mercy.

Abiding in the Vine
June 28–August 23
Leaders: Stephen Bornheimer, Pastor Eggold, and Pastor Sheafer
Location: Lower Level Ebenezer

Children’s Sunday School is on summer break and will resume on September 13. In the meantime, join us for some summer fun at Krueckeberg Corner playground on Sunday mornings from 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 am! All kids and their families are invited for a special time of fellowship and play. These low-key gatherings are a great way to enjoy the outdoors and connect with other families throughout the summer.
June 7, 21
July 5, 19
August 2, 16

You can find a complete listing of all our Christian education opportunities here: https://storage1.snappages.site/2KWHQF/assets/files/2026-05-23-Christian-Education-Summer-UP-28.pdf

06/03/2026

Hosea 5:15–6:6
(https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hosea%205%3A15-6%3A6&version=ESV)
Psalm 119:65–72
(https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20119%3A65-72&version=ESV)
Romans 4:13–25
(https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%204%3A13-25&version=ESV)
Matthew 9:9–13
(https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%209%3A9-13&version=ESV)

06/03/2026

We offer a special service of Holy Communion on Wednesday mornings at 11:30 a.m. If you are unable to attend one of these special Communion services, and desire to receive the Sacrament, please contact the church office, 260.423.1369, to schedule a communion visit.

06/03/2026

06/02/2026

Emmanuel’s LWM/LWML Meeting

Date: Thursday, June 4
Time: 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Location: Lower Level Ebenezer

LWM is Lutheran Women in Mission. Women of Lutheran Women in Mission support the mission of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.

What to expect at the meeting:

• A warm welcome and fellowship with other women of faith; empathy, laughter, sometimes tears, and always interaction that uplifts and encourages.

• Bible Study: An hour of interactive, cooperative study and discussion led by Judy May; lesson sheets provided. Each meeting’s study can be experienced as a standalone.

• Service Project: Fun, practical, hands-on projects that make a difference in people’s lives; locally, nationally, and globally. Materials and instruction are provided and the projects are completed during each meeting. “Many hands make light the work.”

Organizations helped in the last year by LWM grant support include:

• Reaching Jewish people with the Gospel in Israel—The Apple of His Eye Mission Society, Asia: $100,000

• Arch Books for Immigrant Children in the U.S.—Concordia Publishing House, Concordia Gospel Outreach, U.S.: $125,000

• The Teaching of Lutheran Pastors in West Africa, Sierra Leone, and Liberia—Project: Pastoral Education West Africa: $86,000

06/02/2026

Join us for our next Visual Faith Workshop tomorrow, Tuesday, June 2, 6:00-8:00 p.m., in Ebenezer Hall. We will focus on Around the Word, a tool that helps us slow down, set aside distractions, and listen to God through His Word. No artistic experience is necessary. Come ready to listen, reflect, create, and spend time together in God’s Word.