Welcome to Emmanuel Presbyterian Church

We're a warm Bible-based family church in Pretoria East, South Africa. We have an emphasis on clear, practical teaching and we worship in a warm contemporary style that brings together the old and the new.

Our Mission Statement is:

We are committed:
to be a family of God's People
learning to follow Jesus every day
and making a difference in our neighbourhood.

KEY INFORMATION

Due to the long-term impact of the Corona Virus and the introduction of an online service, we have reduced our services and activities.

We have an 8h30 physical service on Sunday Mornings. We no longer have our Grace(10h30) or Evening(18h30) services.
We have services on YouTube which can be found HERE.
You can find our weekly bulletin HERE.
You can find click events and sermons to see the full lists or you can scroll down

Online Services

7th May 2023

20230507 So where is the Storm

Elijah discovered that the storm was inside him. Where is our storm? Welcome to our worship service. https://youtu.be/OASCBxqchbc.

30th April 2023

20230430 Job and Suffering

Almost everyone knows that the book of Job is about suffering… But people find it difficult to understand exactly how this long and complex book actually grapples with the problem of pain. In this message I try to unpack the book in a responsible and meaningful way. You are warmly invited to […]

23rd April 2023

20230423 Going Back

Jesus brought His disciples to a quiet place. There were important lessons to learn from getting back to basics… You are warmly invited to join us for our service as encounter Jesus on a beach in Galilee… https://youtu.be/3SM9v9_8iJs.

16th April 2023

20230416 Watchful Christianity

Hi there! You are warmly invited to join us for our service as we consider what Jesus had to say about the “End Times” and “Being Ready”. https://youtu.be/-SJ1Cte3Pj8. God bless and Love, Theo

9th April 2023

20230409 Resurrection Sunday – He PREVAILED.

Hi there! We’ve been on a journey. Jesus PRAYED in Gethsemane, He PAID on the Cross and now we will see how He PREVAILED. He is the long-awaited Messiah, the Word made Flesh, and by Resurrection power shown to be the Victorious Son of God. Join us in a special service of […]

7th April 2023

20230407 Good Friday – He PAID

Hi there! Here is our Good Friday Service. Jesus was bruised and battered for us. He’s the Hero who Prayed, Paid and Prevailed. Join us for this special service… https://youtu.be/ebVlx-SHd9I. God bless and Love, Theo

6th April 2023

20230406 Tenebrae – He PRAYED

Hi there! And so the Holy Easter Weekend begins. Jesus offers Himself for us. Tonight in our Tenebrae service we look at Jesus the Hero who prays and intercedes for us. https://youtu.be/yGSQj86Qg9g. God bless and Love, Theo

2nd April 2023

20230402 Countdown to Easter 1 – God speaks at the Triumphal Entry

Hi there! There is an incredible 3…2…1… Countdown to Easter.It’s found in three events in Jesus’ ministry that evoked an audible response from God the Father. The Third Time God speaks in the Ministry of Jesus is at His Triumphal Entry, but this is a strange bitter sweet moment… And what do […]

26th March 2023

20230326 Countdown to Easter 2 – God speaks at Transfiguration

Hi there! There is an incredible 3…2…1… Countdown to Easter.It’s found in three events in Jesus’ ministry that evoked an audible response from God the Father. The Second Time God speaks in the Ministry of Jesus is at His Transfiguration. Why is this event, witnessed by only 3 disciples and kept under […]

19th March 2023

20230319 Countdown to Easter 3 – Jesus’ Baptism

Hi there! There is an incredible 3…2…1… Countdown to Easter.It’s found in three events in Jesus’ ministry that evoked an audible response from God the Father. Join us as we explore the often misunderstood event of Jesus’ baptism. https://youtu.be/C9iDZ2UzNzg. God bless and Love, Theo

12th March 2023

20230312 Detox

In an age when people are going on grape diets and drinking prune juice to “detox”, what should our approach to Spirituality be? Do we “detox” or not? And where is God in all of this? Join us for our service of worship as we consider these important questions…. https://youtu.be/BKLKDsiSGTQ.

5th March 2023

20230305 Masterpieces

Hi there. We take an arty approach for our service today. How were we created? What was God’s purpose for our lives? Join us for worship and communion. https://youtu.be/1E7jYSNug4Q. God bless and Love, Theo

26th February 2023

20230226 Ps 1 – Choices

Hi there! We’re at the end of our Psalms series and at the start of Lent. We’re examining Ps.32 and the very misunderstood idea of confession. You are warmly invited to join us for worship and to learn more about this important aspect of our life with God. https://youtu.be/1vRKu9OPY20. Blessings and Love, […]

22nd February 2023

20230222 Ash Wednesday

Hi there. Here’s our Ash Wednesday service. It’s a little longer than the usual devotion because I talk about the revival that is taking place at Asbury University USA and try to place it all in context. I believe you will find it meaningful and helpful. https://youtu.be/S5pg42GgacA. God bless and Love, Theo

19th February 2023

20230219 Ps 1 – Choices

Psalm 1 helps us make choices in a confusing world. https://youtu.be/mUyOuqKe_QA.

12th February 2023

20230212 Ps 121 Mountains

You’re warmly invited to our service of worship, where we’ll look at the well known and well loved Ps121 and explore God’s Nature as Protector, Creator and Shade when we’re in danger of footslip, sunstroke or moonstroke and in every season of our lives. https://youtu.be/GE_ud6NBsew.

5th February 2023

20230205 Ps 133 Fellowship

Please join us for our online communion service as we continue our series: “Psalms for the New Year”. Today we’re looking at Psalm 133 which is about Fellowship. https://youtu.be/yUsSpLlQUF8.

29th January 2023

20230129 Ps 127 Building, Protecting, Working and Family

As we continue to explore the depth, wisdom and richness of the Psalms, we get to Ps.127 which is a wonderful guide to seeing life’s key priorities and the principles for a significant life. Please join us for the online service at: • 20230129Psalm127 GodBless and Love, Theo

22nd January 2023

20230122 Ps.78 Legacy

Legacy is so importance. What does Ps.78 tell us. Join us for our communion Service. https://youtu.be/V-QUbAqpdN8.

15th January 2023

20230115 Ps 131 Stilled and Quieted

Psalm 131 is short, but it packs a punch! https://youtu.be/5t80H9FOphU.

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Events: Upcoming and Past

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Our Vision

We have a dream for our Congregation!

The name Emmanuel means God is with us. This is not just a philosophical concept. The One who carried this name actually walked amongst human beings bringing hope and love and healing with hands, feet and a body of flesh and blood. He truly was (and still is!) God with us.

There is a story of a woman who was very ill, but too afraid to approach Jesus directly. She reached out to touch the hem of His robe as He passed by, because she was convinced that this was enough to bring her into contact with His loving healing goodness. She was right. And she found more healing and love than she could have hoped for.

When Jesus ascended into heaven, He promised that He would live in those who followed Him. But how can people get to see Him and come to know Him? It is up to us who know Him to be examples of His love and to help people get to know Him.

We have a dream of a community - a welcoming family that will help people to come into contact with our God who loves us, is with us, and in us. We dream to be the hem of Jesus’ robe to the world.

Our Doctrinal Position

(This is our own summary of Scriptural Doctrine with regard to the Church)

We believe in the Triune God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

that Jesus was (and is) fully human and fully God
that a personal life-changing relationship with God through Christ is the only way to salvation
that the Holy Spirit equips us for the work God has prepared for us to do.

We believe that the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament are:

inspired by God
reliable in revealing God’s plan and purpose to us
the key to growth in our relationship with God

We believe that the Church is called to:

proclaim Christ as Lord and Saviour
to reach out to the world in a balanced (physical, spiritual, mental, and social) way in God’s love
to teach the Word of God in a practical and meaningful way

We believe that worship

must be sincere and truthful
can take any form, whether “Contemporary” or “Traditional” or other
must reveal the love and majesty of God
must be orderly

We believe that:

bearing the fruit of the Holy Spirit is more important than the gifts of the Spirit and that the gifts must be exercised in an orderly manner.
the Holy Spirit moves in love and unity
guidance from the Holy Spirit is confirmed by Scripture, Christian counsel, and practical common sense.

We believe that:

the Church needs to continue Christ’s ministry of reconciliation in all walks of life
this imperfect world will come to an end when Jesus comes
God calls all the members of His Church to participate in His work.
The divisions of culture, gender, and class have been overcome by Christ
the Church should be ready for Christ’s return