Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Odessa, TX

06/15/2026

We are overjoyed and filled with gratitude to officially welcome Rev. Bobby Roever as the dual-parish Pastor serving both Emmanuel Lutheran Church and Alive in Christ Lutheran Church! 🎉🙏

We give thanks to God for His guidance, provision, and the blessing of Pastor Roever’s leadership and ministry among us. We are excited for this next chapter as we continue growing in faith, serving our communities, and sharing the love of Christ together.

May God bless Pastor Roever, his family, and both congregations as we begin this new chapter of ministry together. ❤️✝️

06/14/2026

You are known. You are loved. You are called.

This Sunday’s sermon from Matthew 9:35–10:8 reminds us of the compassion of Jesus and His call for His people to serve.

Sermon Title: “I Called You by Name”

We hope to see you in worship! ✝️

06/07/2026

Jesus doesn’t wait for us to have everything together before He calls us. In Matthew 9:9-13, we see Jesus inviting Matthew, a tax collector, to follow Him and then sharing a meal at his table.

Join us this Sunday as we hear the good news that Jesus welcomes sinners, seekers, and saints alike to His table.

📖 Sermon Text: Matthew 9:9-13
✝️ Sermon Title: “Welcome to My Table, Jesus Says”

Come and discover the mercy, grace, and invitation that Christ extends to all!

05/31/2026

Who is Jesus?

In Acts 2:14a, 22-36, Peter boldly answers that question, declaring that Jesus is both Lord and Messiah.

Join us this Sunday as we hear this powerful proclamation from God's Word and rejoice in the hope and salvation found in our risen Savior!

📖 Sermon Text: Acts 2:14a, 22-36
✝️ Sermon Title: “Lord and Messiah”
⏰ Service Time: Sundays 2pm

05/24/2026

This Pentecost Sunday, we gather around God’s Word from Acts 2:1-21 as we hear the sermon, “Perfect Communication”.

On Pentecost, the Holy Spirit was poured out and the message of Jesus was heard by people from every nation and language. The Gospel still unites hearts today through the power of God’s Word. 🔥🕊️

Join us for worship today at 2pm!

05/19/2026

Learning, laughing, and growing in Faith together 🙏🏽

Sunday School is at 1pm every Sunday ✝️

05/16/2026

As Christ ascended into heaven, He reminded His disciples to keep their eyes fixed on His promises.

Join us this Sunday at 2pm for The Ascension of Our Lord!
📖 Acts 1:1–11
🕊️ “Raising Our Focus”

05/10/2026

Hope isn’t just something we hold onto, it’s something we live out and share.

Join us this Sunday for worship and Pastor Roever’s message from 1 Peter 3:15-22 : “Living to Witness to the Hope”.

⛪️ Bible Study: 1 PM
Church Service: 2 PM

05/03/2026

“Let not your hearts be troubled.” — John 14:1

Join us this afternoon as we gather around God’s Word and the promises of Christ from John 14:1–14. In a world full of uncertainty, Jesus reminds us that He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. He is our peace and hope forever. ✝️

We’d love to worship with you this afternoon!

Worship Service: 2PM

04/30/2026

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We invite you to memorize John 17:17 with us this week.

Memorizing Scripture is a valuable practice for Christians, even in a digital age. Join us each week as we hide God's Word in our hearts.

Learn more at lcms.org/memoryverse.