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Emmaus is a Reformed Baptist church in Hemet, California. We are a community of Christ followers who love God, love one another, and serve the church, community, and nations, for the glory of God and for our joy.
Our hope is that you will make Emmaus your home and that you will begin to grow with us as we study the scriptures and, through the empowering of the Holy Spirit, live in a way that honors our great King.
LORD'S DAY WORSHIP (SUNDAYS)
10:00am Corporate Worship
In the Emmaus Chapel at Cornerstone
26089 Girard St.
Hemet, CA 92544
EMMAUS ESSENTIALS
Sunday School For Adults
9:00am to 9:45am most Sundays (Schedule)
In the Chapel
MAILING ADDRESS
43430 E. Florida Ave. #F329
Hemet, CA 92544
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Interested in becoming a member? Please join us for a four-week study in which we will make a case from the scriptures for local church membership and introduce the ministries, government, doctrines, and distinctive's of Emmaus Reformed Baptist Church.
Learn MoreEmmaus Essentials classes are currently offered online Sundays at 9AM. It is through our Emmaus Essentials (Sunday School) that we hope to experience an in depth study of the scriptures and Christian theology. These classes focus on the study of systematic theology, biblical theology, church history, and other topics practical to Christian living.
An audio teaching series through the Baptist Catechism aimed to instruct in foundational Christian doctrine and to encourage obedience within God’s people.
A podcast produced for International Reformed Baptist Seminary: a forum for discussion of important scriptural and theological subjects by faculty, administrators, and friends of IRBS.
A podcast devoted to discussions concerning Christian doctrine and the Christian life from a confessionally Reformed Baptist perspective.
A fourteen-week Bible study in which we consider “what man ought to believe concerning God, and what duty God requireth of man” (Baptist Catechism #6).
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At Emmaus we believe that God has given parents, especially fathers the authority and responsibility to train and instruct children up in the Lord. In addition, we believe that God has ordained the gathering of all generations, young to old, to worship Him together in one place and at one time. Therefore, each and every Sunday our children worship the Lord alongside their parents and other members of God’s family.
Learn MoreEmmaus Reformed Baptist Church is committed to the fullfilment of the Great Commision given by our Lord when he said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age" (Matthew 28:18-20 ESV), through the planting of local churches, both at home and abroad.
THE PURPOSE OF MEMBERSHIP
The elders of Emmaus Christian Fellowship have been entrusted with the responsibility and privilege of shepherding this local congregation. In order to effectively provide pastoral care, the elders have established the following membership process and encourage all who attend Emmaus to progress through it. By doing so, individuals will grow in their understanding of the doctrines of Emmaus Christian Fellowship, commit themselves to this local body of believers, and entrust themselves to the loving care of the elders.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP
A member of Emmaus Christian Fellowship must:
1. Trust in Christ alone for their salvation, living in a way that agrees with biblical faith.
2. Have been baptized.
3. Be aware of and in general agreement with the beliefs and philosophy of ministry of the elders of ECF as described in the Foundation Documents, being willing to humbly submit to their loving care.
THE MEMBERSHIP PROCESS
The membership process typically consists of three meetings between an elder and the individual, couple, or family desiring membership. View or download the Membership Packet here.
Membership Meeting #1
Items to discuss at the first membership meeting:
The Prospective Member Questionnaire on page 77-79.
The Emmaus Statement of Faith on pages 3-8.
The Emmaus Bylaws on pages 9-26.
The Emmaus Distinctive’s on pages 27-29.
The Emmaus Church Covenant on page 71. Please make note of all questions to be discussed.
Membership Meeting #2
Items to discuss at the second membership meeting:
The London Baptist Confession, Articles 1-16 on pages 31-54.
To see the original version of the London Baptist Confession of 1689, click here.
Membership Meeting #3
Items to discuss at the third membership meeting:
The London Baptist Confession, Articles 17-32 on pages 55-70.
If the prospective member is ready to commit to membership they should:
Fill out the Membership Application on page 75.
Write a brief testimony to be presented to the elders of Emmaus and to the congregation via The City. (See the Personal Testimony Guidelines on Page 73) Sign the Church Covenant on page 71.
After these documents have been received they will be presented to the elders and a date will be set to present you before the congregation as a prospective member. Lord willing, you will be formally received into membership one month later.
"Him we proclaim,
warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom,
that we may present everyone mature in Christ."
(Colossians 1:28, ESV)
