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 impact of the Corona Virus and the introduction of an online service, we have reduced our services and activities.
30th October 2022
Hi There. Thanksgiving can change our lives. The woman/women who anointed Jesus are a case in point – join us as we explore this idea… https://youtu.be/rigbjcWGV1o God bless, Theo
23rd October 2022
Hi There. Joseph experienced significant upheavals in his life. What can we learn from his example and how did God work in his life? Join us in our worship service to learn from his story… Click here: https://youtu.be/4feRaBivpGI God bless, Theo
16th October 2022
Hi everyone, You’re warmly invited to join us for our service of worship. We’re looking at what it means to be Grateful, Thankful and Blessed. https://youtu.be/A_o3tt2b_Kg God bless and Love, Theo
9th October 2022
Hi there! We visit the church in Ephesus for our next Month of Mission message. Hope you will join us at: https://youtu.be/4oiJC6qX8DA Blessings and Love, Theo
2nd October 2022
Hi there! We start October with Communion and the Month of Mission Series. We’ll be looking at the first of Isaiah’s Servant Songs today… Hope you will join us at: https://youtu.be/8loZmlYvvjM Blessings and Love, Theo
25th September 2022
Hi there! Today, in our face to face service we are confirming ten fantastic young people. You can share in some of that excitement as I share some stories and thoughts about that. Hope you will join us at: https://youtu.be/i5QgjdIKzRw Blessings and Love, Theo
18th September 2022
Hi there! Join us for our online service to find out more about new clothes, the book of Jude and why Jesus stands. Hope you will join us at: https://youtu.be/tVdFYIDKud4 Blessings and Love, Theo
10th September 2022
Hi there! How do we respond to difficult times? Let’s learn some lessons from a boat in Galilee. Click here to watch our service: https://youtu.be/kOciqEps_jQ Blessings and Love, Theo
4th September 2022
Hi there! For our Communion Service we’re looking at at the book of Jude. There is some fantastic life advice… Click this link: https://youtu.be/sesJ6MLmz_s Blessings and Love, Theo
28th August 2022
Hi there! We’re reflecting on a beautiful agricultural image as we think about “Remaining in Him” Click this link: https://youtu.be/mV4-fDYHP9I Blessings and Love, Theo
21st August 2022
Hi there! How do we do a “Long Obedience in the Same Direction?” Click this link: https://youtu.be/alhv4BzvoSg Blessings and Love, Theo
14th August 2022
Hi there! Does our broken world vex you and wear you down?? Join us for worship as we look at 2Timothy ch.3 Click this link: https://youtu.be/3MBD7nymyeE Blessings and Love, Theo
6th August 2022
Hi there! Join us for Communion and an exploration of the “Steps of Faith” in Hebrews 11. Click this link: https://youtu.be/dWTW-1G0DO0 Blessings and Love, Theo
31st July 2022
Hi there! Here’s the final part of our July Series on Jeremiah… Find out what an “Ebed Melech” is… Click this link: https://youtu.be/Lv4awIk6wDU Blessings and Love, Theo
24th July 2022
Hi there! Here’s our Service: “Jeremiah’s Dream” Click this link: https://youtu.be/DR81ev7SXvE Blessings and Love, Theo
17th July 2022
Hi there! Here’s our Service: “Hope in Hopelessness” Click this link: https://youtu.be/m6xIgjiyxf8 Blessings and Love, Theo
9th July 2022
Hi there! Here’s our Service: “Run with Horses” Click this link: https://youtu.be/E0XR_MNBbBM Blessings and Love, Theo
3rd July 2022
Hi there! Here’s our Online Communion Service: “God’s Plans” Click this link: https://youtu.be/ykls2mi84Kk Blessings and Love, Theo ps: Here’s the link for the Case for Heaven presentation.
26th June 2022
Hi there! Here’s our Online Service: “Thirsty for God” Click this link: https://youtu.be/_Uu_7Jw6G3g Blessings and Love, Theo
18th June 2022
Hi there! Here’s our Online Service. We’re looking at the concept of Wellness. Click this link: https://youtu.be/jWCiH748wa4 Blessings and Love, Theo
You can find more sermons HERE.
15th November 2020
Hi there. Here’s our Sunday OnLine Service: We’re on part three of our new Series: “Resilience in Ruth” Today we look at “Lessons from Boaz” but we also observe Remembrance Sunday. The You Tube Link is: https://youtu.be/lSIU69gP7d0 God bless and Love, Theo
14th November 2020
13 Nov: Weekly CheckIn: Endurance and Romans 15:13 https://youtu.be/5hfHYuclmIU
8th November 2020
Hi there. Here’s our Sunday OnLine Service: We’re on part two of our new Series: “Resilience in Ruth” Today we look at “The Power of Words” The You Tube Link is: https://youtu.be/k4-AeBHqFoU God bless and Love, Theo
6th November 2020
6 Nov: Weekly CheckIn: Stretched Thin and Romans 12 https://youtu.be/5hfHYuclmIU
28th October 2020
28 Oct: MidWeek CheckIn: FakeNews, Discouragement, Matrics, Services and Proverbs. https://youtu.be/5hfHYuclmIU
9th October 2020
9 Oct: Important Email HERE
8th October 2020
8 Oct: Midweek CheckIn https://youtu.be/XKWRkWbw_xA
2nd October 2020
2 Oct: Weekly Check-In https://youtu.be/_-_mFdDQI2g
17th September 2020
17 Sep: Check-In: Theo says: “I haven’t been as regular with the weekly check-ins, but I’ve realised that they are important and I’m praying today’s one will be helpful to you and a blessing! https://youtu.be/XStju6IYJqw.
19th August 2020
19 Aug: MidWeek CheckIn YouTube: www.youtu.be/mXH4aHM5LR8 Bible Soc Virtual walk/run/ride Bible Soc Songs of Praise on Sun at 3PM www.youtube.com/user/BibleSocietySA
30th July 2020
30 July: Midweek check-in https://youtu.be/Hl9xxx4hklI
24th July 2020
24 July: Congregational Check-In. See Email HERE….
16th July 2020
16 July: MidWeek Check-In https://youtu.be/Upe4eVT_cz8I Wonder as I Wander (and the song is here)
9th July 2020
9 July: MidWeek Check-In https://youtu.be/u8Q38HGVRg4What a Friend we have in Jesus
2nd July 2020
2 July: MidWeek Check-In https://youtu.be/-DvUiyMkEeARembrandt and Storms
You can find more events HERE.
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
