Every day, thousands of children spend their time on the streets of Kiev, Ukraine. These children eat most of their meals from a dumpster and sniff glue so they don’t have to think about how cold, hungry or lonely they are. When Cooperative Baptist Fellowship field personnel Gennady and Mina Podgaisky moved to Ukraine in…
An 80 percent hearing loss and speech impediment doesn’t discourage Scott Blanchard from remaining committed to his calling. As a church planter and pastor of Lakepointe Church in Detroit, Scott uses his disability to encourage and connect with others. He proves each day that God can use anyone who is willing to be His servant.…
Every now and then someone will ask me why a Baptist church uses the language of Lent. It’s a good question, and one that you’re probably familiar with if you’ve been involved with Emmanuel or another similar Baptist congregation. We observe the season of Lent for the same reason we observe Advent, and to some…
Adults on Mission is one of Emmanuel’s many groups that focus on missions locally, regionally, statewide, nationally and around the world. Volunteering time at Main Street Mission is just one of the many ways that this group seeks to impact others for Christ. Another focus for this group is the “Mission of the Month,” where…
For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home. Matthew 25:35. This is the scripture that many members of Emmanuel’s Adults on Mission group are seeing fulfilled during the time they spend each month volunteering at…
Every man, woman and child needs a place to go where they can feel safe, comfortable and enjoy a nutritious meal – this is Gloria Wall’s perspective about the work being done at Main Street Mission in Pineville. Gloria is one of many people who are part of the “Adults on Mission” group at Emmanuel.…
How big is your heart? I’ve heard of hearts breaking, feeling empty and even of people who seem heartless. In the last several years, God has shown me the fulfillment of His promise of scripture that “Three things will last forever – faith, hope, and love – and the greatest of these is love” 1…
6 p.m. Thursday, February 27 Emmanuel Baptist Church – Downtown Alexandria 430 Jackson Street (corner of 4th & Jackson) Family-friendly event with Carnival atmosphere! Louisiana Tasting Buffet, Silent Auction, Live Music and more to benefit the children at Emmanuel Day School! We will have float rides, games and face painting in addition to horse and…
Clothing for men, young men and boys are desperately needed in our local community. Because of this need, the February Mission of the Month at Emmanuel will focus on meeting the need for these items. CASUAL clothes only please, dress clothes are not needed. Items like jeans, T-shirts, jackets, work boots and athletic shoes are…
Chickens, rabbits, turkeys, geese, goats, sheep, and a horse named Ol’ Yeller were many of the highlights enjoyed by first through sixth graders on Emmanuel’s Animal Farm trip last week. A total of 27 children and 10 adults enjoyed a day on Martha Petrus’ 600-acre farm full of open pastures, animals and fruit trees. Beautiful…