Emerge Church

09/05/2026

☕🍩 Holiday Weekend Fellowship! 🍩☕
It may be a holiday weekend, but we’ll still be gathering at our normal time for a morning of fellowship!
Come enjoy some coffee and donuts, with juice and milk for the kiddos, followed by a short sermon. Bring the kids and come spend some time with us! ❤️
Please note: There will be no youth ministry this week.
We hope you’ll join us for a relaxed morning together. Have a safe, blessed, and wonderful holiday weekend! 🇺🇸🙏

08/30/2026

Wrapping up our Rooted & Reaching series today, and what a reminder that our roots matter.

We’re rooted in Christ, in community, and in our local church. Church isn’t just a building, but there’s something special about gathering together in a place where we can feel refreshed, encouraged, and close to God.

Today was about living from purpose. Philippians 3:13-14 reminds us that where we’ve been doesn’t determine where God is taking us. Our past doesn’t cancel our purpose.

We’re called to be the salt of the earth, living in a way that makes others thirst for God. And we don’t do it alone. We need people who encourage us, strengthen us, and help us stay focused on the purpose God has placed on our lives.

There’s a ripple effect to our lives, good or bad. So let’s choose to live with purpose, find joy in that purpose, and remember that there is a reason we’re here. God has a purpose and a destiny for each of us.

What a great way to close out Rooted & Reaching!

08/24/2026

Week 7: Serving With Purpose ❤️

From arrival to assignment, God has a purpose for each of us.

Come back. Come close. Go in love.

Psalm 122 reminds us of the joy of gathering together, and 1 Peter 4 reminds us that the gifts God gives us aren’t meant to be kept to ourselves. We’re called to offer hospitality, serve one another, and do it all with God’s strength so He gets the glory.

We don’t have to be perfect. Life has struggles. But God has given each of us gifts, and those gifts are meant to be shared.

Gathering together fuels our strength. Serving in our own strength eventually leads to exhaustion and resentment. But when we serve in His strength, something changes. We receive joy back.

So this week, let’s remember that serving isn’t about proving ourselves. It’s about using what God has already given us, loving people well, and pointing everything back to Him.

Come back. Come close. Go in love. Serve with His purpose in mind. 🙏❤️

08/17/2026

Today we welcomed Pastor Curt and family back, and it was so good to see them and hear about their travels through Utah, Japan, Switzerland and Italy, among other places 🌎

Romans 12:9-13 gave us a lot to think about: real relationships and a love that moves.

Curt shared about visiting churches in different places and cultures. Some welcomed them warmly, others barely acknowledged them. It made me think about how easy it is to miss the simple opportunities right in front of us.
Sometimes it just takes one extra step.

The hitchhiker, Nick, that Curt talked about was a great reminder that we have opportunities every day to go the extra mile.

The church in Japan invited Curt and his family to lunch. That simple act of hospitality made them feel welcomed and connected.

Be rooted in love.
Be faithful in prayer.
Put your faith into action.

Our 3-step challenge:
HOPE. HELP. HOSPITALITY.

Be willing to volunteer. Use your hands and feet. Pray, but also look for ways to put those prayers into action, especially for those affected by recent disasters.
The hardest part is often taking the first step. Whether you're walking into a new church, reaching out to a stranger, serving someone in need, or simply making someone feel welcome, take the step.

Love that moves doesn't just talk about it. It moves. ❤️

08/15/2026

If you are in need of assistance in Pendleton or surrounding areas please see below.

For those in need of assistance:
In collaboration efforts with Pendleton-Falls Park and the South Madison Community Foundation, if you or someone you know has been adversely affected by the severe weather, please use the link below to submit a request for volunteer assistance. This information is crucial as it is imperative in assigning volunteers to affected locations to support those in need.

Request Volunteer Assistance:
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08/09/2026

Good Sunday! ❤️

Nick shared a great message today as we head into a new school year. He talked about moving from the country to Fishers and walking into a school with a LOT of kids, watching everyone excited to see each other after summer while feeling like you’ll never fit in. Fast forward 7 years, and those same people become your people.

It made me think about roots. 🌱

They don’t grow overnight, and the fruit doesn’t show up right away. But if they’re watered and given time, they grow deep.

Colossians 2:6-7 reminds us to be rooted and built up in Christ.

And maybe that’s the question for us: Are we rooted, reaching, or both?

If we’re rooted in Christ, we should be reaching for people too. Connecting, showing up, loving our community and trusting God with the growth.

We often overestimate what we can do in a year and underestimate what can happen over 5 years.

Keep watering those roots. Keep showing up. Keep reaching. ❤️

08/08/2026

🌟 Youth Night Highlights! 🌟
What an incredible time we had last night at our Youth Gathering! 🙌 The energy was amazing, and the message hit home for so many of us.
Here are a few key takeaways from our time together:
💡 Love Is Our Signature: How will the world know we follow Jesus? By how we love one another! (John 13:35)
❤️ Forgiveness Over Pride: Loving and caring for others isn't always easy—especially when someone has hurt or wronged us. True love means forgiving and trusting God to help us extend grace.
💪 Strength Beyond Ourselves: What we are completely unable to do on our own, Jesus is able to do through us!
Thank you to everyone who came out and made the night so special! We can’t wait to see you all next time.

08/02/2026

What a great Sunday at Emerge!

This week we were reminded that God is faithful, generous, and calls us to grow together.

📖 Psalm 95:14 reminds us that the Lord never abandons His people. We belong to Him.

📖 Hebrews 10:23-25 encourages us to hold tightly to our hope, continue meeting together, and encourage one another as we follow Christ.

📖 James 1:5 reminds us that when we need wisdom, all we have to do is ask. God gives it freely.

Together, these verses remind us that God is with us, His people strengthen one another, and He faithfully gives us the wisdom we need as we continue to grow.

One of the highlights of the morning was kid-led worship. Watching our young people step onto the stage with courage, joy, and hearts ready to praise God was a beautiful reminder that faith isn't something we wait to live out. God is already working through the next generation today. Thank you to every child, volunteer, and leader who poured time and love into making it such a special moment.

We also celebrated Promotion Sunday as our 5th graders moved up to the next kids ministry class. We're excited to see how God continues to grow them as they take this next step in their faith journey.

Coming up: 🎉 Youth Night: Friday for students in grades 5-12.

🏕️ Men's Retreat: Coming this October. Check our Linktree to sign up.

🩸 Versiti Blood Drive: August 23. One donation can make a life-changing difference for someone in need.

Here's to another week of growing together, encouraging one another, and trusting God's faithfulness every step of the way. ❤️

07/27/2026

One of the things I took away from church Sunday was the reminder that following Jesus requires us to be intentional.

Life is busy. Work, schedules, sports, kids' activities, TV, movies, entertainment... there is always something competing for our time and attention. If we're not careful, the things that matter most can slowly get pushed to the side.

Hebrews 10 reminds us not to give up gathering together. There really is something special about coming together as the church. There is hope in the assembly. We praise together, encourage each other, grow together, and remind each other that we don't have to do this alone.

I also loved the picture of the redwood trees pastor Robert painted. Their roots spread out and interlock with the roots of the trees around them. Together, they can withstand storms and grow to incredible heights.That feels like such a beautiful picture of the church.

We need each other.

Also, as parents, we have to be intentional about bringing our kids along with us. Sports, activities, and all the other things our kids do can teach them wonderful lessons. But they can't take the place of teaching them about Jesus.

Everything comes in the box, but assembly is required. Following Jesus requires us to follow the instructions, put our faith into action, and keep going.

Don't let the busyness of life crowd out what matters most.

Gather together. Praise together. Grow together. Stand firm in truth. Love one another.

And keep your roots connected to Jesus and to His people. 🌲❤️

A few reminders from Sunday:
🎶 Kids will be leading worship next Sunday, August 2! Reach out to Pastor Robert if your child would like to participate.

🎓 Promotion Sunday is August 2!

🎉 Youth Night is Friday, August 7, from 6:30-8:30 PM

07/19/2026

Today was a little different at Emerge Church.

There wasn't a traditional sermon. Instead, we heard two powerful testimonies from Paul and Brian about how God has moved in their lives.

Paul shared about opening his home to people he knew, even when some took advantage of his generosity. Through that journey, God brought him to his wife, who brought him to church and, in many ways, gave him something he didn't know he needed: a family.

Brian shared about meeting his wife and later discovering that he needed a kidney transplant. Through God's provision, he discovered that his wife, along with one of her bridesmaids, were matches and could donate a kidney.

Two stories. Two different journeys. One powerful reminder: Generosity changes lives.

Sometimes generosity looks like opening your home. Sometimes it looks like bringing someone to church. Sometimes it looks like giving a kidney. Sometimes it looks like giving your time, love, encouragement, or simply making room for someone in your life.

Think about throwing a stone into a pond. One small splash creates ripples that continue outward, reaching farther than the original point of impact.

Generosity works the same way.
One person gives. Someone else's life is changed. That person then has the opportunity to give to someone else. And the ripples continue.

Generosity can become a generational gift. What we model, what we give, and how we live can influence our families, our friends, and people we may never even meet.

Paul's story. Brian’s story. The generosity of a loved one. The people who opened doors, offered love, shared life, and gave of themselves.

These stories remind us that God can take one act of generosity and create ripples we may never fully see.

So let's keep giving. Keep sharing. Keep opening our homes and our hearts. Keep looking for ways to bless others.

Because we never know how God will use our generosity to change a life, or how far the ripples will reach. 🌊💛

Whoever sows generously will also reap generously.
2 Corinthians 9:6

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Galatians 6:9