WHAT TO EXPECT

You should expect to be greeted as family and should feel like you are at home on your first visit. We know often when you visit a new church it can make you feel a little anxious…what to wear, where to park, what about the kids…we’ve asked those same questions too.   Whether you’ve been to a church before or not, you’ll find that the worship service is easy to follow and that messages a written to help guide people no matter where they are in their walk with God. 

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WHERE TO GO?

Eau Gallie Blvd. 1 Block east of Wickham Road.

2800 Eau Gallie Blvd. Melbourne, FL 32935

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WHAT TIME?

Worship Service starts at 10:30 am in person and online

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WHAT TO WEAR?

Feel free to leave your tie on the rack and choose what makes you comfortable. Business casual is fine or even flip flops and jeans if you prefer. What you wear isn’t nearly as important as who you are.

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WHAT ABOUT THE KIDS?

Your children are very important to us and we strive to create a safe environment for them to learn about God’s love. All of our children’s ministry volunteers have been background checked and trained so that your child will have a safe and fun experience here.

The Nursery/Pre-school area, in Room 2 at the end of the hallway off the lobby is our ministry for kids newborns through Pre-K is available.

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WHAT’S THE SERVICE LIKE?

It is our desire to create an opportunity for you to connect with God every Sunday morning. Our service is blended, which means there will be a fine balance of traditional hymns and contemporary praise songs.  Don't worry, all words will be on the screen for you to follow along for both prayers and music. On first Sundays and special occasions, we share in Holy Communion and everyone is welcome to participate. 

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ON YOUR WAY OUT…

Be sure to see an greeter in the lobby as we would love to meet you and answer any questions you might have. We’d love to help you get connected here at Emmanuel!

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WHAT WE BELIEVE

God.  When we say the Apostles' Creed, we join with millions of Christians through the ages in an understanding of God as a Trinity—three persons in one: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. God, who is one, is revealed in three distinct persons.  God is the Creator and Sustainer of the universe. 

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Jesus.  Jesus is the Son of God, the second person of the Trinity. He was born to the Virgin Mary by miraculous conception. Being both fully God and fully human, He lived a sinless life, perfectly revealing the Father. By His suffering, death and resurrection, he provided the only way to salvation. He rose from the dead after three days, and ascended to heaven where He rules and reigns with the Father. He will return again to earth and rule as the supreme Judge and King of all.

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The Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity, not a mere force. His inner prompting makes people aware of their need for Jesus. He is given to every believer at the moment of salvation, to empower them to live a holy life and to grant gifts for service. He leads all believers into truth, and believers become like Christ as a result of submitting to His leading.

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Humanity. Men and women are created by God in His image and all are loved by God. We are made to know God personally and to glorify Him in our lives. However, in addition to the wonderful promise and potential, each of us also has an inner attitude of rebellion against God’s leadership in our lives. That is called sin. Sin separates us from God. No one has lived a sinless life (except Jesus) and therefore all of us need God’s forgiveness and salvation through Christ.

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Salvation. Salvation is a gift of God which we receive through faith in Christ – it is not earned or deserved. We are able to experience the assurance of our salvation because of God’s promise. We are saved by grace through faith. 

 

Which sacraments are recognized?

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We celebrate two sacraments ordained by Jesus Christ:  Baptism and Holy Communion. 

 

Baptism.  From the beginning, baptism has been the door through which one enters the church. It was inconceivable to many that one could respond to God’s grace by reciting the renunciations, affirming one’s faith in Christ and loyalty to the Kingdom, without joining the fellowship of those who are committed to mature in that faith. We also believe that in baptism God initiates a covenant with us, announced with the words, “The Holy Spirit works within you, that being born through water and the Spirit, you may be a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ.”  As the “Body of Christ” in the world, baptism commissions us to use our gifts to strengthen the church and to transform the world.

 

Communion.  As with baptism, we use common, physical gifts of the earth, bread and juice, to celebrate and remember Jesus’ death, his self-giving sacrifice on our behalf. But Communion is not a memorial service for a dead Jesus. It’s a time to celebrate the Resurrection, to recognize and give thanks for the Risen Christ. The bread and wine represent the living presence of Christ among us. Finally, In Communion we also celebrate the final victory of Christ. We anticipate God’s coming reign, God’s future for this world and all creation. All Christians are welcome at God's table, whatever their denomination. Holy Communion is a family meal, and all Christians are members of Christ’s family. Therefore, in each congregation, when we receive the bread and cup, we join with millions of brothers and sisters across the ages and around the world.

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WHAT IS MEMBERSHIP?

Church membership is a covenant relationship among God, the church member, and the entire congregation.  Together, we profess the Christian faith and seek to live as disciples of Jesus Christ.  Church members are dedicated in their faith, care for one another, and utilize their spiritual gifts to glorify God and serve the community.  

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What should I do if I'm interested in becoming a member?

The first step is to meet with the pastor to express your interest.  Pastor Steve offers at least one "Coffee with the Pastor" opportunity each month where you can ask questions and get to know one another.  Beyond this initial meeting, you can attend one of our "Life at Emmanuel" luncheons to delve deeper into to what it means to be a church member and how to get plugged into the life and ministry of the church.

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