A diagnosis of cancer can turn your world upside down and leave you asking, “What do I do now?” EMC’s Stephen Ministry will be offering a study of the book, Cancer Now What?, by Dr. Kenneth Haugk. This informal course will be open to members of the congregation as well as the community. The price of the book is $16 and there is no additional cost for attending the 3 sessions which will convene in the Friendship Suites of the FYF Center at 7 pm.
Thursday, Sept. 21 – Our initial meeting will provide an overview of the scope & sequence of the study, some personal insights, and a discussion of some of the spiritual challenges this diagnosis can bring.
Thursday, Oct. 5 – Becky Hill of New Direction Center will discuss some of the emotional and relational issues connected with a cancer diagnosis.
Thursday, Oct. 19 – Dr. Michael Hopkins, an oncologist, will focus on a number of questions regarding the medical diagnosis and treatment process.
If you would like to order a copy of the book or have questions regarding the study, please contact us.
School is just around the corner and that means it is time for us to gear up for a new session of studying God’s Word together; we hope you will plan to join us.
MORNING LIGHT will begin on Thursday, September 14. We will meet for 6 Thursdays from Sept. 8th through Oct. 26th from 9:30-11:30 AM. You will receive a printed, detailed schedule at our first session. NIGHT LIGHT will also begin on the 14th from 7:00-8:30 PM and follow the same schedule. Both groups will meet in the Fellowship Hall.
What does a life of faith look like? As Christians, we are told that we are to walk by faith and not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7), but how does that become more than a nice platitude? How does that inform every aspect of our lives? How do we be a people who press on as the people of God, even when things are hard, or when the future is uncertain, or when we have settled into the numbing monotony of day to day life?
Fortunately for us, the pastor who wrote the letter to the Hebrews had a thing or two to say about these questions. He knew the circumstances of his hearers – how they went through all sorts of various trials and difficulties – and he cared enough for their lives that he spoke into their situations and offered them the hope that only comes from Christ, the “author and perfecter of our faith” (Heb. 12:2).
This sermon series is about what it means to be a people of faith. By learning from that “great cloud of witnesses,” those ancient faithful, we will see more clearly the nature of the faith the pastor who wrote Hebrews would have his hearers emulate. Their reliance upon the word of God and perseverance through whatever they faced will become a motivation for us to press on and persevere in the present today.
Series Playlist
Pressing On
The Faithful Ones
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The Faithful Ones
Jul 30, 2017 • 43:58
Faith Defined Faith Lived out Speaker: Sean Scribner Series: Pressing On Scripture: Hebrews 10:39
Noah
Aug 6, 2017 • 44:57
Faith’s Obedience Faith’s Condemnation Faith’s Righteousness Speaker: Sean Scribner Series: Pressing On Scripture: Hebrews 11:7
Walking with God on a Leash
Aug 13, 2017 • 33:52
When God Tugs on the Leash Getting from Here to There Speaker: Aaron Meservey Series: Pressing On Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19; Genesis 22:1-19
Moses
Aug 20, 2017 • 45:28
“I have certainly seen” “I will be with you” “This is your sign” Speaker: Sean Scribner Series: Pressing On Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-29; Exodus 3:7-12
Rahab
Aug 27, 2017 • 48:02
Rahab’s faith Its basis Its conviction Its evidence God’s grace Its beauty Speaker: Sean Scribner Series: Pressing On Scripture: Hebrews 11:31; Joshua 2
Gideon
Sep 3, 2017 • 45:39
Breaking the cycle The unstoppable alliance The problem of two altars Speaker: Sean Scribner Series: Pressing On Scripture: Hebrews 11:32, Judges 6
Samson
Sep 10, 2017 • 46:44
Blessed are the barren Understanding the real need His Spiritual supply Speaker: Sean Scribner Series: Pressing On Scripture: Hebrews 11:32, Judges 13
Jephthah
Sep 17, 2017 • 39:21
God’s unlikely heroes The only pleasing sacrifice Speaker: Sean Scribner Series: Pressing On Scripture: Hebrews 11:32; Judges 11
Consider Him
Sep 24, 2017 • 42:11
What we must reject How we must run Where we must look Speaker: Sean Scribner Series: Pressing On Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3
Join us at EMC for Vacation Bible School 2017! At Operation Arctic, kids will warm up to the Word as they explore the coolest Book on the planet and discover how we can know for sure that the Bible is God’s written word to us!
Location:
Evangelical Methodist Church
820 Okisko Rd.
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
When: August 7-9 (9am-12:00pm). Includes a special event on Wednesday evening! Cost: FREE Contact: Marcy White
Children ages 4 through 5th grade are welcome to attend!
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! (Philippians 4:4)
The Holy Spirit preceded and presided over our Special Church Conference held June 21, 2017, which saw the largest turnout for a church meeting in the history of ECEMC. The church unanimously approved the call of Pastor Sean Scribner as Senior Pastor. Testimony was given that this has never happened before in the history of ECEMC. The church also approved the call of Jeff Wortman as Minister of Music and Worship. Jeff’s first day on staff will be August 15, 2017.
Please continue to pray for God’s church at EMC, our staff, and leadership team.
Pressing into Jesus together,
Charlie Bartlett
Chairman, Board of Stewards
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