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.
Online Services
6th April 2024
Hi there! You are warmly invited to our service of worship. I am away on long leave in April, but I have put a patchwork of services together for April and we’ll be listening to some messages by Jackie Barker, which she preached at the beginning of 2023 and these messages became […]
31st March 2024
Hi there! 🤗 You are warmly invited to join us for the twelfth and final “Exodus to Easter” worship service and in this one we celebrate the Resurrection! https://youtu.be/XIScVoLumWM God bless and Love, Theo
29th March 2024
Hi there! 🤗 You’re warmly invited to our Good Friday Service. I’m pulling together some of the powerful Old Testament images that anticipate and predict what Jesus did on the cross for us. I believe it will be a great inspiration and blessing to you. https://youtu.be/lL-QFNdN4Mk God bless and Love, Theo
28th March 2024
Hi there! 🤗 You are very warmly invited to our special Tenebrae Communion Service which imagines Jesus’ final hours before the cross as a journey of “gathering darkness”. Gather your communion elements and come and be part of this very special journey. https://youtu.be/e-ZL6RMG0pY GodBless and Much Love, Theo
24th March 2024
Hi there! 🤗 You’re warmly invited to our Palm Sunday service in which we continue our journey from Exodus to Easter as we look at the how Jesus Intercedes for us in an incredible way. https://youtu.be/NZJzOJkuCoM God bless and Love, Theo
17th March 2024
Hi There! How do we relate the Golden Calf to Easter? Come and Join us in our worship service to find out. We also present our annual budget for accountability and transparency… Blessings and Love, Theo
10th March 2024
Hi 🤗 *Here’s the big secret:* _Moses was lonely._ You are warmly invited to join us for our worship service where we reflect on the role of COMMUNITY in Exodus and relate that to Easter. There are some useful insights to Moses, Teamwork and Brokenness in Human Relationships. You can join us […]
2nd March 2024
Hi There! You are warmly invited to our Communion Service as we continue our journey from Exodus to Easter. Today we’ll connect Manna and Jesus statement that He is the “Bread of Life.” https://youtu.be/IYD7GAS47Zw God bless and Love, Theo
25th February 2024
Hi there! Did you know 1/8 of Exodus is devoted to the building of the Tabernacle? Is it important? _It sure is!_ You are warmly invited to our worship service to learn how the Pillar of Cloud & Fire, the Tabernacle and the Ark of the Covenant all point to Jesus in […]
18th February 2024
Hi There. One of the OT’s iconic moments is the Crossing of the Red Sea. As it turns out, this is an important theological theme in the NT. You are warmly invited to join us in worship as we explore this important concept. https://youtu.be/h_gowlQC9Og GodBless and Love, Theo
14th February 2024
Hi there. You are very warmly invited to our Ash Wednesday Service. It is an edited and annotated version of the live service we had this morning and we think you will find it very special. Click here: https://youtu.be/DrI04a70DEg GodBless and Much Love, Theo
13th February 2024
Hi there! Here is a short 11 minute Shrove Tuesday Sermon including a lovely song about Christ’s Preparation for the Cross. Please join us for this special devotion. https://youtu.be/aN7GEfe2U1A God bless and Love, Theo
11th February 2024
Hi there Join us for part 2 of our Exodus to Easter Series – Today we look into the role that the Law plays in our faith journey. https://youtu.be/C-Nl6pOzZe4 GodBless and Love, Theo
4th February 2024
Hi there You are warmly invited to our COMMUNION service! We are beginning a series, “From Exodus to Easter”, which will take us all the way to Easter. Today we look at the significance of the Passover. Join us at https://youtu.be/AmvV_mEDtx8 God bless and Love, Theo
28th January 2024
Hi There! You’re warmly invited to be part of our worship service where we will explore part 4 of our Series “Streams in the Desert” as we come to the last of our four words – TRUST. https://youtu.be/GRzTYdtttqM GodBless and Love, Theo
21st January 2024
Hi there. You are warmly invited to part three of our “Streams in the Desert” series. Today we explore the importance of Community. Please join us at • 20240121 Streams In The Desert: 3 Co… for our service of worship. GodBless and Love, Theo
14th January 2024
Hi there. You are warmly invited to our communion service and part 2 of our series: “Streams in the Desert” and we are talking about Creativity… Please join us at • 20240114 Streams In The Desert: 2 Cre… God bless and Love, Theo
7th January 2024
Hi there! You are warmly invited to our first service for the new year. This is Part 1 of our series: “Streams in the Desert” and we are talking about Courage. Please join us at • 20240107 Streams In The Desert #1: Co… God bless and Love, Theo
31st December 2023
Hi there! Here is our year end/beginning reflection. I hope it is helpful! https://youtu.be/DJpHD6D-0N4?si=-etGXNsRcKZpFMx5 Brenda, Caleb and I wish you a very happy new year on behalf of your Emmanuel Church Family. GodBless and Love, Theo PS: The two songs in the video are: Casting Crowns: God of all my Days • Casting Crowns – God of All My Days (… […]
10th December 2023
Hi there You’re warmly invited to be part of our worship service where we will explore part 2 of our Series “Unveiling Christmas” as we “Unwrap the Secrets” and decode the symbols we use at Christmas time. I think you will find it meaningful and special. https://youtu.be/38KmMEMRotk GodBless, Theo
You can find more sermons HERE.
Events: Upcoming and Past
10th December 2020
Dear Church Family I’ve recorded a check-in about the Advent, Christmas Carols and also some important personal news that I need to share with you Please have a look at it at https://youtu.be/luoiM0D7-_M Hope to see you on-line or in-person on the weekend! God bless and Love, Theo
6th December 2020
Hi Everyone This Sunday we explore Advent more fully – especially Luke’s take on Advent. Join us at our 8h30 physical service (register online at ) or participate in our online service at https://youtu.be/GhuMMnuyTu0 Hope you have a blessed and renewing Sunday! God bless and Love, Theo PS: Please support our Refilwe […]
29th November 2020
Hi Everyone This Sunday we look at “Boaz and Jesus as Kinsman Redeemer” I believe the message will provide some important insights… Join us at our 8h30 physical service (register online at ) or participate in our online service at https://youtu.be/wExqH4LCBkQ Hope you have a blessed and renewing Sunday! God bless and […]
22nd November 2020
Hi Everyone This Sunday we look at “Providence and Action in the account of Ruth…” I believe the message will provide some important insights… Join us at our 8h30 physical service (register online at ) or participate in our online service at https://youtu.be/0wd1NLpJorY Hope you have a blessed and renewing Sunday! God […]
21st November 2020
The Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Lin Fourie was today: Lin was a beloved elder, music team member, children’s address giver, prayer request co-ordinator and so much more. You can watch the service at https://youtu.be/sFJmMeGa0SM )
19th November 2020
Dear Church Family I’ve recorded a check-in about the Power of Encouragement. Please have a look at it at https://youtu.be/4Q1qOdaarEM Also, just to let you know. The memorial service to celebrate the life of Lin Fourie will be on Saturday at 14h00. Lin was a beloved elder, music team member, children’s address […]
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
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
