Join us for Worship Services in our sanctuary:
Sundays - 8:30am Traditional/Liturgical & 11:00am Blended
Wednesdays - 12pm (noon) Traditional
Click here to view our current activities, events, and celebrations!
Our Vision
A Church of fully engaged members; Biblically passionate, driven to serve the needs of others as modeled by our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ.
Every third Wednesday of the month after the Noon service in the narthex.
Family Ministries co-ordinates annual events that bring together our church and school families, in worship, food and fun activities for all ages. Examples of such events are tubing on the French Broad River, picnics, pool parties, and special meals and receptions! Contact Shirley Parker to volunteer.
Family Ministries realizes that an extension of our congregation is our student body of Emmanuel Lutheran. With that in mind, Family Ministries reaches out to students at registration, Advent and Lent by the distribution of age appropriate material such as Advent Calenders, pencils, and other materials. Contact the school office to help.
The Bushwhackers tend to the Emmanuel grounds to keep them tidy and attractive. If you would like to lend a hand to support Emmanuel, that does not involve a meeting and get's you into "the outdoors," please call the church office.
6 pm - 7:30 pm every Friday in the gym. Equipment provided. Contact Joel Helms for more info.
We are hopeful that this brief overview has increased your awareness of the Family Ministry Service. We would both welcome and appreciate your participation in our Ministry area!
First Communion
Holy Communion, along with Baptism, is one of the two sacraments in Lutheranism. A Lutheran's First Communion is often preceded by a form of catechesis, which is education on religious doctrine.First Communion is typically done on Maundy Thursday in your child's 5th grade year. This is also the time when they can become acolytes which is a way to serve on Sunday mornings.
The word acolyte means a "companion" or "one who helps." In accepting this position you will be serving as a companion or helper to your pastor: performing a number of important functions before, during, and at the close of the worship service. Acolytes are trained in the fall of their 5th grade year.
Confirmation
Confirmation is a milestone year in your child’s walk with Jesus and their life of faith. They will experience unforgettable retreats, engaging biblical teaching, and so much more. Your child will grow in understanding about what they believe, they will make friends that will last a lifetime, and they will continue to build upon the faith foundation that you as parents have already begun. This program is open to students entering grades 6-8 in the fall of 2019. Youth are confirmed in the fall of their 9th grade year.
Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Skopak
Senior Pastor
Mark Edmiston
School Principal
Director of Christian Education
Nicole Loria
Director, Early Childhood Education (infant-PreK)
Parish Administrator: Dirk Wilmoth
Business Administrator: Gail Thomas
Finance Assistant: Leigh Horsley
Church Admin. Assistant: Anitta Charlson
Benefits: Amy Skopak
Music Director & Sound: Heather Meulenberg
Organist: Lula Meulenberg
Digital Media: Peter Linton
Hospitality Ministry: Shirley Parker
Assistant Principal: Denise Ball
School Office Administrator: Shari Reaves
Director of Admissions: Emily Leatherwood
For more information, contact: [email protected]
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS SCHEDULE
9:00-9:45 am
Sunday School/Adult Bible Study Classes
All Sunday School Classes are to meet in the Fellowship Hall FIRST for our Sunday School Opening before breaking away into their individual classes.
Sunday Children's Classes (no Sunday School in July):
Pre-Schoolers through 5th grade will meet in room 017 in the main School Building for Sunday School each Sunday at 9:00 am and remain there as one class. Class is led by Kay Thorp with help from parents.
"Join us as we study God's Word!" 
Youth Classes on Sunday Mornings at 9:00 am (no Sunday School in July):
6th-8th grade Confirmation class meets in the 4th Grade classroom (014). Class led by Rich Baldwin, Ed Nordmeyer and Joel & Jeanine Helms.
High School Youth Bible Study Class meets in the school music room. Class led by Heather Meulenberg.
Sunday Adult Bible Study Classes at 9:00 am (no Sunday School in July):
WEEK-DAY Adult Small Group Bible Studies:
- Schallhorn: Meets 2nd & 4th Mondays of the month at 5:30 pm at the Schallhorn home.
- Pursley: Meets every other Sunday at 6pm. Places vary.
- Hardesty: Meets at 2pm every Tuesday at the Hardesty home.
- Greene: Meets 2nd & 4th Mondays of the month at 7:00 pm.
- Weaverville: Meets 2nd & 4th Mondays of the month from 7p-8:30p at the Lorenz home.
- Southside: Meets 2nd & 4th Mondays of the month from 7p-8:30p. Places vary.
- ELC&S: For both church members and school parents - meets 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 1:30pm in the church narthex.
Every Sunday
Every Wednesday
