6325 Raleigh-LaGrange Rd Memphis TN 38134

Worship Services are every Sunday at 8:30am & 11am.

Traditional Service at 8:30am
Our Traditional Worship service starts at 8:30 am. This is a liturgical worship service. The music for this service typically consists of hymns played on the organ. Communion is offered the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month in this setting.

Hosanna Service at 11am
This is a contemporary worship service. The music for this service is played by our Praise Team and consists of praise and worship songs. Communion is offered the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month in this setting.

Come As You Are
Everyone is welcome so please come as you are! We’re happy that you are sharing valuable time with us and we hope that you have a wonderful experience. Please consider providing feedback to help us improve.

The Lord’s Supper is celebrated at this congregation in the confession that, as Jesus says, He gives us not only bread and wine, but also His very body and blood to eat and drink for forgiveness of sins and strengthen our faith in Him and our union with Him and one another.

Because those who eat and drink our Lord’s body and blood unworthily do so to their harm and because the Sacrament is a confession of faith confessed at this altar, any who are not yet instructed, in doubt, or hold a different confession of faith from that of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod are asked to refrain from receiving the Sacrament, but are invited if they choose to come to the altar rail for a blessing.  Indicate that to the pastor by crossing your arms across yourself and you will receive a blessing.

Lutheran Christians are people who emphasize God’s love, grace and forgiveness revealed to us through Jesus. Lutherans base all of their beliefs upon the Holy Bible. The following brief outline is an introduction to the major beliefs of Lutheran Christians.

Lutheran Christians are people who emphasize God’s love, grace and forgiveness revealed to us through Jesus. Lutherans base all of their beliefs upon the Holy Bible. The following brief outline is an introduction to the major beliefs of Lutheran Christians.

GOD

Lutherans, along with all Christians, believe in the one true God, described as the Trinity (Matthew 28:18—20). Our one Triune God has made Himself known to us as:

† God the FATHER (CREATOR) – Who created us and everything else.

† God the SON (SAVIOR) – Who died on the cross to forgive our sins and rose from the dead to give us victory over death.

† God the HOLY SPIRIT (SANCTIFIER) – Who creates and strengthens faith and lives in us (I Corinthians 6:19-20; 12:3).

HOLY SCRIPTURE

Lutherans believe the Bible is the inspired and completely accurate Word of God given to us to show us the way of salvation (2 Timothy 3:14-17).

In the Bible God gives us the Divine message of Law and Gospel. God’s Law tells us how God wants us to live, but we all fall short of being able to obey God’s Law. God’s Gospel, or Good News, tells us that because Jesus died on the cross and rose from the dead, we are forgiven. This beautiful Gospel message is the primary message of the Bible.

JESUS

Lutherans believe that Jesus is the central focus of our faith. Jesus is both Divine and human (John 1:1-14). Jesus was born at Bethlehem as God’s Son to be our Savior from sin, death and Satan. God’s Word tells us that faith in Jesus is the only known way of salvation for human beings: John 14:6 – Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” Acts 4:12 –“Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be save.”

SIN

Lutherans believe that sin entered God’s perfect creation when Adam and Eve disobeyed God (Genesis 3). Sin destroyed our relationship with God. The Bible speaks of two types of sin: Original Sin (the disease) – the sin we inherit from our parents (Psalm 51)

Actual Sin (the symptoms) – the actual sins we commit in by breaking the Ten Commandments (Romans 3:9-25).

SALVATION

Lutherans believe that salvation is a totally free gift of God.

Our good words or human efforts do not merit or earn God’s favor or forgiveness.

We are saved by grace through faith in Christ (Ephesians 2:8-9).

HOLY BAPTISM

Lutherans believe that God wants all people to be baptized (Matthew 28:19).

Baptism is a precious gift from God through which God makes us His children by placing His Name upon us, giving us faith and washing away our sins (Romans 6:3-5).

LIFESTYLE ISSUES

Lutherans believe that Christians live in the freedom of the Gospel (Galatians 5:13-14).

We are to strive to obey the Ten Commandments, but the purpose of the church is not to micromanage people’s behavior. For example, we believe that drinking alcohol is permissible as long as it is done in moderation.

SOCIAL ISSUES

Lutherans believe the church should not engage in organized politics. Instead, individual Christians should live as the “salt” and “light of the earth” by promoting Godly values in their personal lives, families and communities. (Matthew 5:13-17). Missouri Synod Lutherans do take a strong stand based upon the Bible on issues that intersect with our lives as citizens. For example, we believe that life is a sacred gift of God that should be valued and protected (Psalm 139:13-14).

OUR FOCUS

What is most important to Lutherans is the fact that we are loved and forgiven by Jesus. Lutheran Christians believe that sinful humans are saved and forgiven by a loving God through: a) Grace alone b) Faith alone c) Scripture alone

OUR PURPOSE

As Christians, we are to grow in Christ’s love and to share Christ’s love.

This outline only scratches the surface of the Bible-based and Christ-centered teachings of Lutheran Christians, but we hope it gives you a helpful overview.

Children are welcome to worship with their families in the sanctuary. However, sitting through church is sometimes difficult so we have a staffed nursery for children, when needed.

A special children’s message is included during normal worship services. This brings the Word of God directly to them and is better aligned to their learning level.

This is a list of Sunday classes

Our primary way of helping people find community within Immanuel is through Connection Groups. Some of these groups are Bible Studies, others are groups of people who share a common interest. Please visit our Connection Group web page for more information or to join.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns. You can find direct contact info on our staff page, call the church office or use our online contact form and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.