Hello,
We are new to Emmanuel Church. July 1st we became the new Senior Pastor. My name is Pastor Dan DeSchoolmeester (Pastor Dan is fine) and Cindy DeSchoolmeester, my wife wonderful of almost 39 years. We are from Eastern Pennsylvania, coal country. We both became Christians in our twenties and we love each other and the Lord more everyday. We have two young sons (32 and 33) and a dog named Sarah.
We are excited to be here and look forward to sharing God's Word with you regularly. If you have not visited our site in a while you will find a very active calendar. We hope in the next several weeks to get to know everyone who calls Emmanuel their home.
Come join us on our journey with Jesus. The people are caring and loving. You will find Jesus here.
Blessings!
Pastor Dan
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Cedarville FunFest
Good afternoon!
I’m excited... Today is the first of what I hope will be an annual Cedarville Fun Fest event, and we are really looking forward to the petting zoo; the entertainment; the games; the food; and especially the opportunity to greet new people! And by the way, don’t forget to have your picture taken!!!
The idea for the Fun Fest grew out of what my mother would have called a "brainstorm." And whenever my father heard the word he’d say, "Oh, Oh." It meant Mom had another project in mind... usually costing Dad time and $$$.
But the basic idea for our Cedarville Fun Fest is to have the opportunity to bring the community together. When I was a boy we used to "neighbor" so much. Everybody knew everybody, and it wasn’t uncommon for Mom to send me to a neighbor’s to borrow a cup of sugar or some laundry soap. But that doesn’t happen anymore it seems. Grocery stores are more convenient; our refrigerators and counter tops are much bigger; and there are more kitchen cabinets, so there’s less chance we’re going to run out of something!
Cedarville is a great community... and we’re pleased to be part of it!
But with all our efficiency, and the fact that we all seem to be on the go SO MUCH... means we know fewer and fewer neighbors, let alone those living across town... and there are only 750 of us!. Unless you’ve lived here more than 10 years, do you know those living just a few houses away? And chances are they’ve only been here a few months or a couple years.
But one reason our church exists is to bring people together... and minister to real as well as felt needs. We want our neighbors to know they are always welcome at Emmanuel, because we believe that with all the emotional, physical, financial and any other needs that exist... there is a need for the spiritual dimension as well. In fact, as I write this I am thinking of Jesus’ words when He told the people, "I am come so that you might have real and eternal life; more and better life than you’ve ever dreamed of." (John 10:10 Msg.)
So we want to thank those of you who might have joined us today. I hope you really enjoy yourself, and that you will introduce yourself not only to me, but to anyone else from town you’ve never had the opportunity to become acquainted with before. Say hello, share a thought, and have a good time.
But before I close, I want to thank all those on the organizing committee as well as those who are helping man the booths; feed the flock; take pictures; organize the games... You are all appreciated. But a special thanks goes out to the Cedarville Fire Department for pulling a truck out for "inspection," and to the REACT helicopter crew for coming in to let people see just one more of the emergency services available to our community. Thanks too for the cooperation of the Village and several businesses for your support as well.
Now if it just doesn’t rain !!!
Hope to meet you,
Rev. Jack Ward
I’m excited... Today is the first of what I hope will be an annual Cedarville Fun Fest event, and we are really looking forward to the petting zoo; the entertainment; the games; the food; and especially the opportunity to greet new people! And by the way, don’t forget to have your picture taken!!!
The idea for the Fun Fest grew out of what my mother would have called a "brainstorm." And whenever my father heard the word he’d say, "Oh, Oh." It meant Mom had another project in mind... usually costing Dad time and $$$.
But the basic idea for our Cedarville Fun Fest is to have the opportunity to bring the community together. When I was a boy we used to "neighbor" so much. Everybody knew everybody, and it wasn’t uncommon for Mom to send me to a neighbor’s to borrow a cup of sugar or some laundry soap. But that doesn’t happen anymore it seems. Grocery stores are more convenient; our refrigerators and counter tops are much bigger; and there are more kitchen cabinets, so there’s less chance we’re going to run out of something!
Cedarville is a great community... and we’re pleased to be part of it!
But with all our efficiency, and the fact that we all seem to be on the go SO MUCH... means we know fewer and fewer neighbors, let alone those living across town... and there are only 750 of us!. Unless you’ve lived here more than 10 years, do you know those living just a few houses away? And chances are they’ve only been here a few months or a couple years.
But one reason our church exists is to bring people together... and minister to real as well as felt needs. We want our neighbors to know they are always welcome at Emmanuel, because we believe that with all the emotional, physical, financial and any other needs that exist... there is a need for the spiritual dimension as well. In fact, as I write this I am thinking of Jesus’ words when He told the people, "I am come so that you might have real and eternal life; more and better life than you’ve ever dreamed of." (John 10:10 Msg.)
So we want to thank those of you who might have joined us today. I hope you really enjoy yourself, and that you will introduce yourself not only to me, but to anyone else from town you’ve never had the opportunity to become acquainted with before. Say hello, share a thought, and have a good time.
But before I close, I want to thank all those on the organizing committee as well as those who are helping man the booths; feed the flock; take pictures; organize the games... You are all appreciated. But a special thanks goes out to the Cedarville Fire Department for pulling a truck out for "inspection," and to the REACT helicopter crew for coming in to let people see just one more of the emergency services available to our community. Thanks too for the cooperation of the Village and several businesses for your support as well.
Now if it just doesn’t rain !!!
Hope to meet you,
Rev. Jack Ward
Friday, January 9, 2009
It has been a while since I added anything to this spot, but I do want to emphasize the upcoming sermon series based on the movie, "Fireproof Your Marriage." It of course stars Kirk Cameron of "Growing Pains" fame, a story of how two people, once so desperately in love... somehow just drifted apart. Why?
The movie which came out last Fall was a tremendous success, and I personally know of people who went to see it as many as four times.
We begin on Sunday, January 11th, with an introduction titled, "Building a Happy Home" and using Psalm 101 as the foundation for the message. After that we will consider:
"He Said, "She Said" (Jan 18);
"He First Loved Us" (Jan 25);
"Love for a Lifetime" (Feb 1)
"Breaking Free" (Feb. 8)
"A Better Way of Loving" (Feb 22)
A "Valentines' Dinner" is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 14th from 5:30 to 7:30, catered at the church, and the public is invited to join us for this as well as the sermon series.
I also want to welcome aboard our new Youth Pastor, Andrew Schubert. Andrew was graduated from Maranatha Baptist Bible College in May, and is currently taking his seminary training on-line from Southern Evangelical in Charlotte, N. C. We welcome Andrew aboard and thank God for his interest in young people. Not only does he lead the Holy Fire Youth Group on Wednesday, but teaches the senior high Sunday school class. He will be directing Vacation Bible School again this summer (August 2-6) as well as CEF Back Yard Bible Clubs.
As we begin this new year, there are any number of concerns you and I face in our world, including the economic crisis; the rising crime rate; what is happening in the Middle East... all of which raises questions about "tomorrow." The emphasis all across the board seems to be "change!" And that can be scary! But rest assured, there are some things which do not change, including the Word of God and His unconditional love for us.
If you are looking for a church where you will be warmly received and loved, I want to extend a special invitation to you to join us this Sunday. Our congregation includes some of the greatest people you could ever meet... and we'd like to meet you! If you have any questions, please call us at 815-563-4315.
Friday, July 25, 2008
Welcome to Emmanuel
Hello,
Thanks so much for joining me on this blog-spot. I want to welcome you, and invite you to join me in discussions concerning that which matters most to you, and to the Christ we serve here at Emmanuel Church.
We are a "full-service" church, situated six miles north of Freeport in a very friendly community. Our mission statement says "We, the family of Emmanuel Church in Cedarville, are committed to being God's heart, hands and voice, by proclaiming new life through Christ, and by providing ministries that meet the needs of people in our church, the surrounding community and the world."
Our mandate comes from the Apostle Paul's letter to the Colossians, to encourge God's people by proclaiming Christ as our Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer and Friend. To do that, we make every effort to reach out in the Name of Christ, encourage people to consider what it is He has to offer as hope to the lost, the lonely and the hurting. And we encourage our members to use those gifts and graces they have received from Him to unite the body of believers in an army of faith, and equip them to know Him better so they might be more effective in sharing His love with them.
I want to invite you to join us at Emmanuel for worship; Sunday school; our children's (AWANA) and youth (Holy Fire) ministries; Navigator 2:7; missions outreach; and prayer ministries. In addition, we host an annual clothing give away (Oct.); community Thanksgiving dinner (Nov.); Christmas baskets (Dec.); and an annual project designed to meet the need of someone in our community. More information is available elsewhere on this website.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call or write. We will respond as quickly as possible.
Until we meet again,
Pastor Jack
Thanks so much for joining me on this blog-spot. I want to welcome you, and invite you to join me in discussions concerning that which matters most to you, and to the Christ we serve here at Emmanuel Church.
We are a "full-service" church, situated six miles north of Freeport in a very friendly community. Our mission statement says "We, the family of Emmanuel Church in Cedarville, are committed to being God's heart, hands and voice, by proclaiming new life through Christ, and by providing ministries that meet the needs of people in our church, the surrounding community and the world."
Our mandate comes from the Apostle Paul's letter to the Colossians, to encourge God's people by proclaiming Christ as our Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer and Friend. To do that, we make every effort to reach out in the Name of Christ, encourage people to consider what it is He has to offer as hope to the lost, the lonely and the hurting. And we encourage our members to use those gifts and graces they have received from Him to unite the body of believers in an army of faith, and equip them to know Him better so they might be more effective in sharing His love with them.
I want to invite you to join us at Emmanuel for worship; Sunday school; our children's (AWANA) and youth (Holy Fire) ministries; Navigator 2:7; missions outreach; and prayer ministries. In addition, we host an annual clothing give away (Oct.); community Thanksgiving dinner (Nov.); Christmas baskets (Dec.); and an annual project designed to meet the need of someone in our community. More information is available elsewhere on this website.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call or write. We will respond as quickly as possible.
Until we meet again,
Pastor Jack
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