A Church Planting Network from the Confessional Lutheran Perspective
The church plant in Norcross, Emmanuel Lutheran, will host its next Topic and Conversation in the Lillian Webb Park at 6 PM on March 15. Chairs and tables will be set up by the fountain. The topic will be on the word REDEMPTION and will be taught by Chris Livesay. Come be a part of the conversation and the mission!
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Invite friends and come to our the next Topic and Discussion at Emmanuel Lutheran Church Plant in Norcross! The Topic is: WORSHIP.
What is worship? What does it mean to worship? What happened in the Bible when people worshipped God? What pleases God in worship? Should the worship of God be convenient? Or culturally accommodating? Or are other things happening there? Looking forward to it!!!
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Please see the message from Pastor Andy Wrasman to the congregation of Oak Road Lutheran about the newest church plant in North Georgia!
Dear saints of Oak Road Lutheran Church,
Blessings to you today in the name of Jesus of Nazareth.
Thank you for your flexibility this past Sunday, switching the 10:45am service to 11am for Atlanta Mekane Yesus Church to be able to hold their Inaugural Ceremony in our Sanctuary.
The congregation had 7 baptisms, installed leaders, and received communion.
Members of Mekane Yesus of North America came from Maryland, Coloroda, and North Carloina to join their Ethiopian brothers and sisters in Christ to celebrate their new church plant.
Pastors Yared Halche, Francis Estafanos, and Samuel Yonas of Mekane Yesus of North America were in attendance and serving the Word and overseeing the distribution of the Sacraments. Pastor Peter Meier, the Executive Director of Missions for the FL-GA District, preached on Acts 2 (and he also attended our 9:30am service).
The Inaugural Ceremony met Friday-Sunday. Here is a link to Sunday’s service: https://www.youtube.com/live/Qvqz92OUPTM?si=eYhtuNwyGoeJAyhh
Some of Oak Road’s members were able to attend the service and the lunch that followed. We are blessed to have partnership with this new congregation in furthering the Kingdom of God. I hope to receive photos of our members at the meal. I’ll share those when I receive any.
1 Samuel 7:12 – “Thus far the Lord has helped us!”
Peace in Christ,
Pastor Andy
Thanks to everyone who made the first Topic and Conversation a wonderful event! And thanks be to God for a wonderful first worship service! The second Topic and Conversation will discuss the word “AUTHORITY.” It will be this Saturday at 6 PM on September 21 at Lillian Webb Park in Norcross (5 College St.). Sign up below!
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Phase 2 of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, the new LCMS mission to Norcross, Georgia begins in 3 days! Starting on September 14, Emmanuel will have a regular Biblical study called Topic & Conversation which will involve direct engagement with the Norcross community. People should begin to gather around 5:45 PM by the fountain at Lillian Webb Park (5 College St. Norcross).
TOPIC & CONVERSATION will then begin at 6:00 PM by the fountain. Just bring along a Bible and a lawn chair. Be prepared to welcome new comers as they just jump in and join the conversation! Some light refreshments will be offered as well.
DIVINE SERVICE – At 7:15 PM, Divine Service will be held at the Norcross Community Center (10 College St. Norcross). It is within a 2 minute walking distance!
For either lifelong Lutherans who need God’s Word and Gifts on a Saturday night, or new people seeking out Biblical teaching and worship, this mission is for you!
Again, we are thankful for a team of leaders committed to this work and we are approaching this church plant with a “first fruits” mentality. This work is not an afterthought, but an intentional press of God’s Word and the grace of Christ into this community. We know that the Lord. only creates saving faith through His Word so . . . we aim to bring the Word of God to that area of Norcross each and every Saturday!
Join the Odd Circles (like Meet Up but free!) to stay tuned below. https://www.oddcircles.com/groups/5730afe6-03ef-4878-81ea-97db33339a17/Topic%20and%20Conversation
We ask for your prayers over the next 3 days, that our Lord will put the people in our path that are lost, hurting, and need to hear the precious Good News of Jesus. Thanks!
Living Faith Lutheran Church in Cumming, Georgia, will be hosting a 2 hour presentation from Pastor Dass and Julie on the miraculous progress of the Lutheran Confessional Church of Pakistan! All the congregations along with their pastors and members are invited to hear about what the Lord has been doing to reach the people of Pakistan with His powerful Word!
The gathering will be head at Living Faith (1171 Atlanta Hwy) on July 27, 2024 at 10 AM.
There will be a free luncheon offered at noon.
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