Family

Children

Most of our activities are in conjunction with the preschool and school. Most of our time and resources at the children's ministry level is funneled through our programs, events and activities that we have throughout the school year and the summer. These have included Trunk or Treat, Animal Shows, and Mexican Fiestas to name a few. See the school website for more details on events.

Youth

Almost all of our youth are blessed with the opportunity to attend Concordia Lutheran High School. We support the high school verbally, financially and prayerfully. We have found it difficult to match the broad range of spiritual, social, and service opportunities that Concordia offers, so we encourage our youth to participate fully. We do have opportunities at the church for service events and youth gatherings when available.

Confirmation

Confirmation is an opportunity for our young adults to stand and confess their faith in word and deed. The Confirmation program at Emmaus consists of two years and has the church, school and home working together in unison to pass on the faith to the next generation. We focus on head, heart and hands; To know the Christian faith, know what you believe, and defend your faith; To have the love of Jesus Christ encompass your entire person; and to serve Him and our neighbor out of love. This culminates in a rite that takes place in May where the young people publicly confess their faith and the church body celebrates this milestone of faith.

Family Vacation Bible School

Each year we gather the family together to experience once again the love of God in Christ Jesus through word, song, food and activities. Families come together as children are led through their adventures, Pastor Olsen works with parents as they explore ways to pass on faith in Jesus Christ to their children through discussion and even activities.

Adult Fellowship

There are many opportunities throughout the different seasons of the year for adults and at times entire families to enjoy fellowship together. Events have included but are not limited to concerts, eating at special restaurants in the area experiencing different flavors or picnics at the park.

Serving

Elders: oversee the spiritual activities of the congregation

Outreach: oversee the outreach (evangelistic) ministries of the parish

Christian Service and Fellowship: assist in fostering Christian Service and Fellowship within the congregation

Christian Education: To provide various Bible study programs and Christian education outside the traditional worship services. To provide various avenues for further outreach of members and non-members through programs such as Vacation Bible School, Youth programs, and other educational programs.

Properties: Properties shall be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of church properties including the use of land, buildings and equipment owned by Emmaus Lutheran Church.

Finance: oversee the financial and stewardship functions of the parish

Publicity and Promotion: plan for the implementation of the promotion of Emmaus via print, radio, television and all other applicable media.

School Board: To oversee the functions of Emmaus School so, that the school may be able to provide the highest quality of Christian education for the greatest number of students.

Music Ministry: Adult Choir: The Emmaus Adult Choir rehearses on Thursday evenings from 7:00 – 8:30 from September – May and presents music for worship 2-3 services per month. The devoted members sing a variety of sacred choral music – from old classics and hymn chorales, to recently composed arrangements and motets. The choir exists to lead and enhance the music of worship. All are invited to participate in the ensemble – from high school age and older. The choir is currently led by Timothy LaCroix.

Women's Guild: Emmaus Women's Guild has only one mission of service: to faithfully serve the Lord and thankfully serve our Emmaus family and our community. Some examples of our work are putting on congregational meals, funeral dinners, Christmas sales, Cookie Fairs, help church and school financially from our fundraisers, and volunteer service and food to organizations in our community. Able to serve with us? Contact the church office.