On Oct 16, 1977, Dr. Tom Robinson went on his first mission trip to Mexico, having heard of the need through a speaker at Emmanuel Baptist Church. He was accompanied by two of his nurses, Pearl Setliff and Mary Dearman, an EBC member. On that first trip, Dr. Tom removed cataracts for six patients using…
A few times a year we host an hour-long acoustic concert featuring local musicians, particularly musicians connected with Emmanuel. These concerts take place in the commons area of our Family Life Center. Musical styles vary depending on the performers. While the music doesn’t typically fall within the boundaries of what we might consider “sacred music,”…
Photo gallery for the Children’s Mardi Gras Parade Click here.
“Looking for the Light” is the theme for this year’s Welcome to Emmanuel Dinner. Invite a friend to join us at 6:00pm on Sunday, September 7, as the Emmanuel family enjoys the fellowship of a meal together. After the meal stay to enjoy the concert of our own Emmanuel Gospel Choir directed by Scott Sontag…
“But if we walk in the light as he himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another.” (I John 1:7) From our very first breath, our world centers upon the ever-changing variation of darkness and light. One of God’s first commands was “Let there be light.” Jesus entered our darkness and became…
Emmanuel’s Music Ministry invites you to be a part of our Gospel Choir Workshop “Looking for the Light” September 3-7, 2014 directed by Scott Sontag and Jennifer Permenter Wednesday, September 3 6:45 – 8:30 p.m. Choral Workshop Friday, September 5 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. …
We had a great time with the annual children’s parade of the Alexandria Mardi Gras Association. Photos of the Krewe of Emmanuel, along with parade watchers, can be found here.