Immanuel exists to connect

all people to Jesus Christ, who embraces all in His

grace, so we can serve all in

love and discover a hope that

heals.

Connect Embrace

Serve Discover

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Jesus Christ, so that

you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

Immanuel exists to connect

all people to Jesus Christ, who embraces all in His

grace, so we can serve all in

love and discover a hope that heals.

Galatians Chapter 1

Acts 9, 13, 14

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Paul – authentic and authoritative leader

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Pastor Jon – called shepherd

Elders – appointed leaders

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Galatia is in the UP, ya know!

Galatians = Yoopers

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Kalamazoo * Jerusalem

Bridgman Gaza*

* Traverse City Antioch

Door CountyIsle of Cyprus*

Houghton*Pisidian Antioch

Jerusalem – Antioch 300 m

Antioch to Cyprus Isle – 60 m

Cyprus Island 140 m in length

Cyprus to Pamphylia 100 m

Cyprus to P. Antioch 200 m

Church – Ecclesia – always refers to

people never to a building.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave

Himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the

will of our God and Father, to whom be glory for ever

and ever. Amen.

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“Grace and Peace to you

from God our Father and

the Lord Jesus Christ.”

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The Gospel - The Good News of Jesus Christ is a precious gift from God,

The Holy Spirit— Counselor, Encourager,

Communicator.

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What is your faith life story?

______________________

Write it down. Own it to Share it.

My Story; Your Story; HIS Story

Who can I connect with at Immanuel and in

community? ______________________

Review names in age ranges.

Pray over names. Be Organic.

Galatians 1:15 But when God, who set me apart

from my mother’s womb and called me by His grace, was pleased to reveal His Son in me

so that I might preach Jesus among the

Germans…I might connect people to

Jesus….I might share Jesus…

I might encourage all…I might enlighten others…

We Are Therefore Christ’s Ambassadors As

Though God Were Making His Appeal Through Us!

2 Corinthians 5:20

Jesus desires to speak His Gospel truth to all people

through our redeemed, redneck life!Let Jesus use you to connect with

others!

Immanuel exists to connect people

to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord of life.

connect people to Jesus Christ