Education Ministry
GROW IN FAITH WITH US
Each week, Emmanuel offers a variety of opportunities to learn, grow, and connect through faith. We invite you to join us for any of our educational and discussion-based programs.
On Mondays, we gather for Happy Hour on Zoom at 4:00 PM ET for conversation, fellowship, and faith discussion. On Thursdays, we offer Bible studies designed to deepen your understanding of Scripture and its application to daily life. On Sundays at 10:15 AM, join us for Sunday Forum, where we discuss faith, current events, and how our beliefs shape the way we live in today's world.
We also provide a weekly recorded devotion that you can watch at your convenience.
Can't make it to a session? Visit our YouTube channel to view past Bible studies, devotions, Sunday Forums, and other educational offerings anytime. ( YouTube channel at Emmanuel Lutheran Church)
Browse below for more information about each of these opportunities. We hope you'll join us!
HAPPY HOUR | MONDAYS AT 4:00 PM
Happy Hour returns Monday, October 12!
Join us on Zoom for a fun and relaxed conversation as we kick off our next series with The Chosen: Season 4, Episode 1.
We’ll also talk about Sunday’s sermon, share a little about our wine of the week, and enjoy some good conversation with friends. This week’s wine: Grenache!
Whether you’ve been joining us for a while or this is your first time, come as you are and join the fun. It’s a great way to connect, laugh, share ideas, and get to know others in our Emmanuel community.
Grab a glass of of Grenache or your favorite beverage and join us on Zoom!
Zoom link below.
SUNDAY FORUM | BUILDING SPIRITUAL FRIENDSHIPS
What makes a friendship more than simply spending time together? How can our relationships help us grow in faith, deepen our connection with God, and support us through the joys and challenges of life?
Join Mary Elizabeth and Robert Porter Lynch for a thoughtful conversation about building spiritual friendships—relationships rooted in faith, encouragement, trust, and a shared journey with Christ.
Come explore how we can cultivate friendships that nourish our spiritual lives and help us become more present, caring, and faithful companions to one another.
Join Mary and Robert this Sunday at 10:15 AM in the Community Room, just off the Life Center, for an interesting conversation about this surprising trend and what we might learn from it.
Grab a coffee and a treat, and join the conversation! Bring your questions and your experiences. Everyone is welcome!
THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY | THE BIG BEAUTIFUL BIBLICAL THEMES
Thursdays | 10:30 AM–12:00 PM (in person or Zoom) or 6:30–8:00 PM (in person only)
What are the big ideas that run throughout the Bible? How do the stories, people, promises, and teachings of Scripture fit together?
Join us for The Big, Beautiful Biblical Themes, a Thursday Bible Study exploring the major themes of the Gospel and the larger story of Scripture. We’ll look beyond individual passages to discover the connections, patterns, and promises that help us see the big picture of God’s Word and God’s work in our lives.
Missed a session? No problem! Each week is an opportunity to learn, ask questions, and join the conversation.
Bring your Bible, bring your questions, and bring your curiosity. No registration required—just come and be part of the conversation!
THIS WEEK’S DEVOTION | PSALM 23
Join Pastor Bliese as he reads Psalm 23 and shares some of his insights for this week’s Psalm.
Psalm 23 is a beautiful confession of trust in God’s grace and care. The psalm reminds us that God is not distant from us—He is our Good Shepherd, who provides for us, leads us, forgives us, and remains with us even in suffering and death.
We are the sheep. Christ is the Shepherd. Salvation is God's gift.
Psalm 23 is ultimately not a promise that life will always be easy. It is a promise that we never walk through life—or through death—alone. The Shepherd who leads, restores, protects, forgives, and provides for us is the same Christ who laid down His life for His sheep and rose again.
Psalm 23 assures us that, because we belong to Christ our Good Shepherd, we can trust God's grace and provision in every circumstance—even suffering and death—with the confidence that He will lead us home to eternal life.