Muslims in the World Today

Even with all the comments about Muslims in the news these days there is still a lot of confusion that surrounds what they believe. This Sunday night, October 30, we are going to attempt to give you some brief clarification.   Panel Discussion — 6:00 to 7:30 pm Mark Sigmon—Steve Holman—Dave DeCook Mark Sigmon will be starting the evening with a presentation on Muslims -- their relationship to ISIS, the challenge they bring to missions, and how we are to respond to Muslims in our own area. After a short break for coffee and cake we will pick back up again with a panel format for questions and answers including Mark, Steve, and Dave. Mark Sigmon is the founder of Global Impact Services, a missions mobilization and education ministry. Over the past 25 years he has led a mission organization, mission committees, and short term teams; served in forty countries; and taught and written on missions. He coordinates the Perspectives missions course and an annual missions conference, leads a local ethnic outreach, and consults with churches and missionaries on mission strategies. Steve Holman serves with Closed Door Ministries International, a ministry that empowers the persecuted church. Based in West Michigan, he travels as often as possible to work with CDM partners in Asia, including Burma, Thailand and Philippines. His particular role is theological training and working with Bible college faculties in places that have been closed to resident Western missionaries. When possible he teaches graduate modules in Bible Colleges as well.   Most recently he traveled to western Kenya to advise a group of ministries on making their churches sustainable and improving the education of their pastors. Dave DeCook is the Director of Bangla Ministries Worldwide. BMW is a group of people, Bengali and American alike, who are dedicated to reaching the world's largest unreached people group with the gospel and love of Jesus Christ. They do this through weekly Bible studies, yearly graduations and leadership camps, and relationships. After having been a pastor for many years, Dave became Director of BMW in 2011. Growing up in Bangladesh as a boy provided a foundation for a heart response to focus his energies on this group of people. Copyright © 2016 Immanuel Church, All rights reserved. . Our mailing address is: Immanuel Church 325 104th Avenue Holland, MI 49423 Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences

What is Going On?

We all know the world and culture around us is changing constantly and sometimes it feels difficult to keep up. What about missions? What is going on these days in the area of spreading the gospel around the world? What does the future look like? These are some of the questions that will be addressed this Sunday, October 30, at Immanuel during each class hour. Adult Classes at 9:00 & 10:30 am—Steve Holman—The View Steve Holman serves with Closed Door Ministries International, a ministry that empowers the persecuted church. Based in West Michigan, he travels as often as possible to work with CDM partners in Asia, including Burma, Thailand and Philippines. His particular role is theological training and working with Bible college faculties in places that have been closed to resident Western missionaries. When possible he teaches graduate modules in Bible Colleges as well.   Most recently he traveled to western Kenya to advise a group of ministries on making their churches sustainable and improving the education of their pastors. Steve will be leading a class on Current Trends and Issues in Missions in the adult class hours. This class considers the megatrends of missions in 2016. He will discuss the generational changes in the missions force as well as where the church ought to go from here. He will look at how the church is doing missions today and evaluate its effectiveness for our rapidly changing world. Adult Classes at 9:00 & 10:30 am—Mark Sigmon—room #L014 Mark Sigmon is the founder of Global Impact Services, a missions mobilization and education ministry. Over the past 25 years he has led a mission organization, mission committees, and short term teams; served in forty countries; and taught and written on missions. He coordinates the Perspectives missions course and an annual missions conference, leads a local ethnic outreach, and consults with churches and missionaries on mission strategies. Mark will be leading a class on The Task Remaining. The Great Commission calls us to make disciples of all nations. What is the current status? Where do we need to go? How will we get there? In this session we'll answer these questions and find a greater passion for our greatest mission. Copyright © 2016 Immanuel Church, All rights reserved. . Our mailing address is: Immanuel Church 325 104th Avenue Holland, MI 49423 Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences

Who is #1 and #2?

If you were at Immanuel this past Sunday you heard our speaker say that Japan is #2 on the list of un-reached people groups (something that may have surprised many of you). He then told us who is in the #1 spot and it turned out to be Bangladesh. That will be our focus this Sunday, October 30, when we meet together. Morning Services at 9:00 & 10:30 am—Main Speaker—Dave DeCook Dave DeCook is the Director of Bangla Ministries Worldwide. BMW is a group of people, Bengali and American alike, who are dedicated to reaching the world's largest unreached people group with the gospel and love of Jesus Christ. They do this through weekly Bible studies, yearly graduations and leadership camps, and relationships. After having been a pastor for many years, Dave became Director of BMW in 2011. Growing up in Bangladesh as a boy provided a foundation for a heart response to focus his energies on this group of people. Morning Services at 9:00 & 10:30 am—Worship—Red Letter Edition Red Letter Edition is a touring group of students from Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids. They serve as musical ambassadors of Christ and facilitators of worship for the community that aligns with David's example in Psalm 40:3 — He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see what he has done and be amazed. They will put their trust in the LORD. Copyright © 2016 Immanuel Church, All rights reserved. . Our mailing address is: Immanuel Church 325 104th Avenue Holland, MI 49423 Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences

Blueberry & Butter Pecan

Ice cream may not be the best reason to come to church but it never hurts. This Sunday night, October 23, we will be hosting a missions panel with the guests listed below. We will also be serving ice cream from Shermans in South Haven so be sure to join us at 6:00 pm. Jason & Lisa Hovingh have been one of Immanuel's Global Partners in Kenya for many years serving with Heart of the Bride. For a few years they have had a growing desire to rub shoulders with and help people in areas where there is no one else sharing about the gospel of Jesus. Two  examples are the Zanzibari Omansis who need someone who speaks Swahili and likes agriculture to reach them and there are the Boni people near the island of Ilama. Wayne Huhta has been a long-term Global Partner with Immanuel. Wayne (and his wife Esther who is now with the Lord) has a long history of involvement in radio work, much of it starting in Zeeland. In 1989 he was appointed a full-time missionary with HCJB and served in Texas and Arizona constructing and maintaining radio studios and transmitter sites. In 2003 Wayne and Esther transferred to the HCJB Global Technology Center in Elkhart, Indiana (now SonSet Solutions) where Wayne helps partner ministries establish missionary radio stations in worldwide locations. Timothy Mang has been the pastor of Zo Baptist Church in Galemio, Myanmar. He is also the retired President of the Zo Baptist Association and Baptist College. Timothy attended Immanuel 18-20 years ago while attending Western Seminary in Holland. Timothy brings some unique insights into what has been taking place in the Christian church in Myanmar (formerly Burma) over the past number of years. Copyright © 2016 Immanuel Church, All rights reserved. . Our mailing address is: Immanuel Church 325 104th Avenue Holland, MI 49423 Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences

This Will Be Unique

This Sunday, October 23, you will have a unique opportunity to participate in one of the following classes. Both options will be presented in each class hour so make your choice and join in. Adult Classes at 9:00 & 10:30 am—Jason & Lisa Hovingh—The View Jason & Lisa Hovingh have been one of Immanuel's Global Partners in Kenya for many years serving with Heart of the Bride. They will be giving an update on their ministry along with a focus on unreached people groups. For a few years they have had a growing desire to rub shoulders with and help people in areas where there is no one else sharing about the gospel of Jesus. Two  examples are the Zanzibari Omansis who need someone who speaks Swahili and likes agriculture to reach them and there are the Boni people near the island of Ilama. Adult Classes at 9:00 & 10:30 am—Greg Heath—room #L014 Greg Heath is Vice President of Development for iBAM (International Business as Mission). For over 35 years Greg has been active in business in West Michigan in the areas of banking, real estate development, and as the CFO of a Bible college; all while being involved in his local church. In 2015 Greg was introduced to iBAM and quickly joined their team. His passion is to share the love of Jesus Christ along with the story of how iBAM looks to mentor, assist entrepreneurs in navigating the development process of the business and building the local church currently focusing in Eastern Europe and the Balkan region. Our next round of adult class options will start on Sunday, November 6 and run for 7 weeks. Check your church mailbox this week when you come for our missions focus to get all the details and be prepared to sign up for the selection that would best help you "take one-step-forward" in your spiritual health. Copyright © 2016 Immanuel Church, All rights reserved. . Our mailing address is: Immanuel Church 325 104th Avenue Holland, MI 49423 Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences