Emmanuel Church is excited about a new ministry position for Director of Youth Ministries! We are a congregation that is revitalized, Holy Spirit guided, holding firm to the truth of scripture and are growing and passionate about people knowing Jesus. We are in a rural community in western, Illinois surrounded by rolling hills close to the Mississippi River. There is an incredible need and ministry opportunity within our community for youth and thus our desire for this much needed position. Applications will be taken until the position is filled. For more information click the button below.

January 2021 Consistory Minutes

January 12, 2021 Consistory Meeting Minutes Highlights


Pastor Luke shared his thoughts and goals for us and our church.
          1 Create a team to think of how we reopen our church when we can
          2 Commit to contacting our district people.
          3 Recreate ministry teams to move forward with decisions and programs.
          4 Redevelop Youth ministry programs.
          5 Establish maintenance programs and prioritize them.
          6 Create pathways for new and current members to minister to community.
          7 Strategize to outreach to community.

Discussion was held on electing Consistory members by lot. We are challenged to think about the change. Tabled until next month.

Discussion held on purchase of generator to power Christ Center, in case of power outage. Discussion also included possible renting generator.  Power options were discussed.
Estimates are to be determined. No action taken at this time.

The 2021 Budget was discussed for tentative approval.

m/s/c to approve 2021 budget as presented with changes.

Masked service to be held at 10:00 AM.  Regular service to be held at 8:30 AM.
m/s/c to start 2nd service with masks required at 10:00 , and regular service to start at 8:30 AM on January 17,2021.

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