About
Who We Are
We are a church located in Sutton, Nebraska.
"Glorifying God through the proclamation of the Gospel."
Emmanuel Reformed Church was established in 1877 and is an organic member of the Reformed Church in the United States. The Reformed Church traces its history from apostolic times through the Protestant Reformation to today. We are indebted to God for raising up church leaders like Martin Luther, Ulrich Zwingli, John Calvin, and John Knox to direct His people back to the teachings of Holy Scripture. Our Reformed ancestors, following in the theological footsteps of these men, migrated to North America in the 18th century and established Reformed congregations in the New World.
We have adopted the universal creeds of the ancient church (Apostles’, Nicene, and Athanasian) and the Three Forms of Unity (Heidelberg Catechism, Belgic Confession of Faith, and Canons of Dort) as our confessional standards. These creeds and confessions are accurate summaries of Christian doctrine and are subordinate to our highest authority, the Bible.
We sincerely invite to join our church all who repent and confess their sins and misery, who believe they are redeemed only by God’s grace through faith in Jesus Christ, and who desire to live lives of thankful obedience in appreciation for their salvation. Your pastor, elders, and deacons stand ready to serve you at all times.
Carl Gobelman
Carl Gobelman is the pastor of Emmanuel Reformed Church (RCUS) in Sutton, NE. Carl is a graduate of Mid-America Reformed Seminary in Dyer IN (MDiv, 2020), and before that Loyola University of Chicago (BA, 1993). Before entering into the ministry, Carl worked in the IT industry for 30 years with various companies.
Carl was born and raised in Chicago IL and is a graduate of Albert G. Lane Technical High School (1983), an avid Chicago sports fan, a connoisseur of Chicago pizza and hotdogs, and a pop culture aficionado (Star Trek, Star Wars, Marvel & DC Comics, Lord of the Rings). Carl is married to his wife, Linda, and together they have three children, and two grandchildren.
Carl's passion is preaching and teaching God's Word to God's people. Three biblical passages have defined and formed the foundation of Pastor Carl's philosophy of ministry:
"Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." (2 Timothy 2:15)
"All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work." (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
"I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom: Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching." ( 2 Timothy 4:1-2)
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Emmanuel Reformed Church
110 S. Way Ave.
Sutton, NE 68979
Service Times
Live Stream online, Sundays @ 10:30 am
Sunday evening Bible study is on 1st & 3rd Sundays.
All times are Central Time.