THIS YEAR'S OFFERING WILL TO SUPPORT GROWTH AND FUNDAMENTAL NEEDS OF OUR CHURCH INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, TECH UPGRADES, MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY REPAIRS, OUTDOOR AREAS, SENDING CENTER REFRESH AND MORE. SEE PROJECTS BELOW.
Replacing Parking lot signage - GT
Audio Equipment - GT
Stage Design elements - GT
New Stage Backdrop for Summit - TC
Connection Point Furniture - TC
Bathrooms Refresh -AM
Exterior Doors - TC
Main Foyer Lighting - TC
Sending Center Refresh - TC
Stage Lights, drumset, ice maker - WR
Covered patio- WR
Outdoor Shade for Patio - AM
Update TC Production Booth - TC
Cameras in all iKIDS K-5th spaces - TC
New Golf Carts ( 6 -passenger) - TC
ROC Fitness Center - TC
New Communion Prep Area - TC
THE STORY OF KING JOASH
When evil Athaliah heard that her son, King Ahaziah (the sixth king of Judah) had been killed, she declared herself Queen of Judah. She was so evil that she killed her own grandchildren so that they would not try to be kings or queens in her place. But Baby Joash was hidden in the temple by his aunt so that he was not killed. Jehoiada, the priest, took care of Joash and taught him about God. When Joash was seven years old, Jehoiada led the people in crowning Joash as the new king in Athaliah's place. The people of Judah were thrilled to see the proper ruler finally ascend the throne. Joash was king for 40 years. One of his major accomplishments was to repair the temple. This was the temple Solomon had built more than a hundred years before. While Queen Athaliah ruled, the temple was not only neglected but also damaged. Its treasures had been stolen and then used in the worship of Baal. the priests and Levites had not been fulfilling their duties in taking care of the temple. King Joash organized them and ordered a collection to be taken up to repair the temple and restore it to its former glory. (2 Chronicles 22 & 24; 2 Kings 11 & 12)
JOASH AT IMMANUEL
Since 1962, Immanuel leaders have set aside the month of June to collect donations inspired by the story of King Joash to make needed repairs and updates to our facilities as well as create inviting spaces for our guests and visitors. After all these years, we are thankful for the continued outpouring of love and generosity we have seen from our community.
But there is still work to be done. With so many exciting things happening in the Immanuel community, we are receiving this year's Joash Chest Offering to help support the growth and fundamental needs of our church.
Every dollar you give toward this offering will not just be utilized to purchase emergency generators or update flooring and doors. Your donation will go toward the elevated experience of members and visitors of our church. Your donation will go toward providing safe and comfortable places for people to learn about and worship our Father. Your donation will go to expanding our church, reaching a community of unchurched people and saving lives.
Like those faithful people who have gone before us, your annual sacrificial gifts to the Joash Offering guarantee that future generations will gather, grow, and serve in this place we call Immanuel — God with us.
