The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship has deployed field personnel to help with assessments, planning and coordination of logistics in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. Those who would like to make a financial donation to this effort can choose from the following options. — Mailing a check payable to “CBF” with account 17000…
In January 2014, Dr. Charles Norwood will travel to Borneo for a medical mission trip. Emmanuel is helping send two residents at the LSUHC Family Practice Medial Center to accompany Dr. Norwood on the mission. Travel costs are approximately $3000 per resident. Through the end of November, our church family can contribute to a love…
This is part two of a three-part series focusing on varying perspectives of Emmanuel’s Pilgrimage to Bethlehem. Over four years ago when our family last journeyed as pilgrims it went by so very fast. This year our family is looking forward to being a part of the city itself. Anxiety we once felt while we…
This is part one of a three-part series focusing on varying perspectives of Emmanuel’s Pilgrimage to Bethlehem. Several years ago, the Greg Carroll family was able to make their first Pilgrimage to Bethlehem. It was an experience of the senses to say the least. We waited anxiously as we sat in pre-tour wondering what to…
In 1998, a few people from Emmanuel began “dreaming out loud” about a unique ministry to tell the story of Jesus’ birth. As other folks joined in the conversation, it grew into what we call “Pilgrimage to Bethlehem.” More than a Christmas pageant or a living nativity scene, Pilgrimage is a full-scale re-creation of 1st century…