Welcome to Immanuel…
Training people to love like Jesus and bring hope, healing and wholeness to the world.
Sunday services @ 10 AM
May 5, 2024
The Nature of the King & the Kingdom (The Scandalous and Annoying Generosity of God)
Matthew 19:22-20:16
“Labourers in the Vineyard”
We all know that we must be willing to make sacrifices in life. And usually we’re satisfied so long as we feel that our contribution is recognized and appreciated.
Many of us sacrifice much for Christ’s kingdom; we give our financial resources, our time, our abilities. We give more deeply in our lives too; making life choices around what we value, what’s right and wrong, how we will orient and organize our lives… and how we measure “success” or “failure” in life. It’s all part of that question, “what must we do to have eternal life?”
We trust that God will be fair and just with us; that it will all be worthwhile, and that he will fulfill all his promises… that he will give us our right reward for a life given to him.
In this conversation recorded here in Matthew, about all the the disciples have given to follow Jesus he tells the parable of the “Labourers in the Vineyard”. But when Jesus talks this way we start to wonder if our notions of “fair and just”, “worthwhile”, and “right reward” are at all similar to God’s idea.
This week we’ll go out and work in the vineyard with the other labourers. We’ll look for ourselves in the story, and see what understanding we can harvest.
But we’ll may end up asking ourselves, “so, how do we feel about this?”
Please join us at 9:30 - coffee will be ready! Bring a mug :)
Upcoming 10 am Services
Pastor Joe Abbey-Colborne
May 12 - Four Soils (the Sower)
May 19 - Pentecost; The Wind, The Leaven, Growing Seed & Mustard Seed
May 26 - 75th Anniversary Service; pre-registration required!
God is in the business of transforming — recreating, rebuilding, and renewing all kinds of things: lives, friendships, marriages, organizations, cities, tribes, and nations. He invites us to participate with him in this. He calls it “following him." We call it our mission.
Navigating COVID-19
During the pandemic, Immanuel staff and volunteers have found many ways to foster connections with our congregation and community.
From sharing community concerns, praying with and for each other, making calls and texts, delivering flowers to our shut ins and printed emails to those without internet, to dropping off gift bags to our Sunday School kids – many people have been involved in ensuring the Immanuel community stays connected to each other during this time.
Click the button “What We’re Doing” to learn more
Beliefs and Values
Our church name is Immanuel which means “God with us.” Our name is one of our foundational beliefs – that God is with us in everything that happens. Immanuel is one of the names of Jesus, God’s own Son, who came into this world . . .
Sermons
Missed last weeks sermon? No need to worry, we’ve got them all archived here on our site — click the link below to listen to past Sermons that you may have missed, or simply to re-view them again. View live Sermons every Sunday at 10AM.
New to Immanuel
New to Immanuel and have some questions? Where is the church? How to dress? Well, we have answers! Visit our frequently asked questions page to learn more about Immanuel Christian Reformed Church or watch our welcome video below.
New to Immanuel
Welcome to Immanuel! Here is a sneak peek of what to expect at our Sunday service!
Immanuel is part of the Christian Reformed Church of North America. You can learn more about our denomination by visiting the Christian Reformed Church’s website.
“Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; bring an offering and come before him. Worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness.”
1 Chronicles 16:29
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Email
office@immanuelcrc.ca
Phone
905-451-7182