There is no shortage of churches in St. Louis. So what makes Emmaus Evangelical Lutheran Church so special? Many things.

1. At Emmaus we enjoy a small, family atmosphere, which encourages faith, hope, and love to grow among members in way that can often be difficult in churches where people are anonymous spectators.

· Besides being fed in public worship, there are many opportunities to participate in prayer and confession/forgiveness outside of divine worship.

2. We offer educational opportunities out of our Emmaus School building.

· Home school families are able to come together for group study. A Ph.D. is teaching history. A seasoned music teacher leads youth bells and choir. A drama production is in preparation on the stage in our gymnasium.

· We offer parenting education from a biblical perspective to strengthen the foundation of our churches and society.

3. As Missouri Synod Lutherans, we have stability in our faith. We don’t follow the trends of the culture or the whim of a pastor, but hold fast to scripture and the ancient confessions of faith. Our faith does not change with the fads.

4. Preaching at Emmaus sets forth Jesus Christ and him crucified for the salvation of the world in every service. Law and gospel are distinguished clearly.  We are under the leadership and care of an ordained spiritual shepherd.

5. Our worship service delivers the blessings of Christ to those come to Him in faith.

· At Emmaus we are aware of over 2000 years of Christian history and we embrace it, allowing the experience of the church over two millenia to shape our words, prayers, and life as a community.

· Music conveys the sacredness of the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ among us.

· The service is filled with holy words, words that the Holy Spirit has given to us, especially in the Psalms. The arrangement of Scripture in the service is not just by the preferences of the pastor, but has been handed down from the ancient church. It all fits together to highlight and emphasize holy truth.

· Through the course of the year we follow the life of Christ, from before His birth to His cross, resurrection, and ascension into heaven.

6. Holy Communion, the presence of our Lord Jesus, is central to our worship every Sunday.

· We receive communion in the ancient fashion, from a shared cup. This sets forth the unity of the congregation with Christ and each other in a way that the individualism of American culture may not understand but desperately needs.