Today we kicked off our very first vacation bible school! The helpers arrived a little early to decorate rooms and to practice skits and songs. Wayne introduced the theme for the week with the help of three masked friends. We had a great time singing songs, playing games, doing crafts, and learning bible lessons. We … Continued
This summer our church will launch its very first VBS! Through a variety of activities including songs, crafts, games, and Bible lessons, kids will experience what it means to trust God — no matter who they are, no matter how they feel, and no matter what happens. We will be meeting Monday to Friday (July … Continued
Book Review: The Gospel Focus of Charles Spurgeon Author: Steven J. Lawson Reviewed by: Henry Lim The Gospel Focus of Charles Spurgeon by Steven J. Lawson profiles one of the greatest preachers of all time, Charles Haddon Spurgeon. Lawson gives us insight into what made Spurgeon, who is often referred to as the “Prince of … Continued
In this entry, we have the privilege of hearing from Jennifer Lee about the Masters of Arts in Biblical Counseling (MABC) program offered at the Master’s College. Jennifer is one of three IBC members currently pursuing the degree. She recently took some time out to answer a couple of questions to help us get a … Continued
Immanuel Bible Church volunteers with the Children’s Hunger Fund (CHF) on a monthly basis. CHF is a Christian non-profit organization based in the Los Angeles area whose mission is “to alleviate the suffering of children by equipping God’s church to communicate the gospel through effective compassion ministry” (childrenshungerfund.org). CHF garners support in the form of … Continued
Book Review: God’s Lesser Glory: The Diminished God of Open Theism Author: Bruce A. Ware Reviewed by: Timothy Jin Prior to reading God’s Lesser Glory, I had never done any reading on the topic of open theism, which is a doctrine that Dr. Bruce Ware challenges in this book. It was with some surprise that I found … Continued
March 7 – 11, 2012 Preach the Word! Be ready in season and out of season! Last week the 39th Shepherd’s Conference held at Grace Community Church concluded. Several of our own IBC men had to the opportunity to attend this spiritually rejuvenating conference alongside over 3,000 pastors, elders, and church leaders from all around … Continued
IBC gained a better understanding of the glory of Christ during our 15th annual retreat in del Mar, CA. Dr. Greg Harris, from The Master’s Seminary, delicately led us through a sermon series based on his book, The Darkness and the Glory which expounds the cup that the Lord willing drank on our behalf. There … Continued