Thank you all for your support of our response to the flood damage in the Houston area. Seven people traveled from Emmanuel on Friday, October 20 to help repair a home near Hobby Airport that belonged to an elderly couple who’ve lived there for about 40 years. While their home received less water than most…
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,”…
In October 2014, Cleco Corporation announced that it entered into an agreement to be acquired by a North American investor group led by Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets and by British Columbia Investment Management Corporation. When this transaction takes place, Cleco stock will be redeemed, and any gain investors have in the stock will be…
As our pastor continues his sabbatical away from Emmanuel, we will spend Wednesday nights during the month of July exploring Chris’ sabbatical themes of Wonder and Awe. Emmanuel members and visitors may choose from one of the four following workshops and attend the workshop for four consecutive…
A note from Michael Smith, son of Gail and John Smith. Michael’s fiancee, Pema, is from Nepal and she has many family members living near the earthquake area. Many have been contacting Pema and me about how to help out. If you are feeling to help, there are many good organizations already equipped…
Emmanuel Gospel Choir Rueil Malmaison (suburb of Paris), France to present concert in Alexandria April 26 The Emmanuel Gospel Choir will present a concert in the sanctuary of Emmanuel Baptist Church, 430 Jackson Street in Alexandria, on Sunday, April 26, at 6:00 p.m. The concert is free of charge and open to the public. The…
One year ago, the Emmanuel family voted to approve a recommendation for me to apply for a sabbatical grant through the Lilly Foundation. Having received full funding for this program through the grant, I wanted to let the church family know a little more about what the sabbatical involves for all of us this…
Photo gallery for the Children’s Mardi Gras Parade Click here.
Martha Stearns Marshall Month of Preaching Martha Stearns Marshall was a prophetic, pastoral voice of the 18th century in America. She and her husband, Daniel, were Separate Baptists. They were both eloquent preachers who moved to Sandy Creek, North Carolina, where they started a congregation with a commitment to the earnest proclamation of God’s truth.…