82nd Homecoming

Yesterday, was Emmanuel's 82nd Homecoming service! Pastor Emeritus, Milton Frazier, taught a combined Sunday School for all of our adults. Pastor Frazier served EBC for 36 years as their pastor. Danny Hodges preached in our main service. Danny grew up at EBC and now serves as the pastor of Calvary Chapel in St. Petersburg, FL. His website is http://www.ccstpete.com/

Danny used Luke 15 as his text and shared his personal testimony through the story of the Prodigal Son. He shared how he ran from God, became addicted to drugs and the party scene, and was expelled from Hartsville High School; BUT God never gave up on him. Danny was eventually saved, attended Liberty University, and now pastors a church that runs over 4,000 in weekly attendance. Danny's testimony encourages us to realize that God can use ANYONE, regardless of what they've been involved in.

Many "home-grown" musicians provided special music for our service. In addition, the trio "One Focus" ministered to our church family. Check them out at http://www.onefocustrio.com/ Brian and Libby Geddes teach in our Christian School. I highly recommend this group. Following the service, we enjoyed a feast! Our members, attendees, and many guests who returned for Homecoming; gathered in the gymnasium to eat and fellowship. It was great to meet new people and renew acquaintances with others. It was also exciting to see everyone pitch-in and help with the clean-up. We had the whole gym completely cleaned and all equipment put away in 35 minutes. A special "thanks" to all the volunteers!

We also had 1 baptized and 3 more people join our church family yesterday! Praise the Lord!