Our congregation is made up of families of all ages who share together in a unique blend of Christian Service. “Stoop down and reach out to those who are oppressed. Share their burdens, and so complete Christ’s law”.
Right now, therefore, every time we get the chance, let us work for the benefit of all, starting with the people closest to us in the community of faith.” Galatians 6:2,10 (The Message) Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church is a very caring congregation that strongly believes in reaching out beyond ourselves to spread and apply the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Here you will find a warm welcome and ample opportunity to grow in your relationship with Jesus and His Church. I am very pleased to be able to pastor such a great group of Christian families, and we welcome you to join us.
Our Mission
Called to proclaim the Gospel of Christ and the beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Community, to maintain the worship of God, and to inspire in all persons a love for Christ, a passion for righteousness, and a consciousness of their duties to God and their fellow human beings. We pledge our lives to Christ and covenant with each other to demonstrate His Spirit through worship, witnessing, and ministering to the needs of the people of this church and the Calvert County community.
CONNECT
People to their Creator. We believe that people are made to be in a personal relationship with the God who created them, through the person of Jesus Christ.
CAUSE
That people would find a purpose worth living for and dying for. We believe people are made to participate with God in changing the world and impacting eternity.
COMMUNITY
Provides people with genuine relationships that result in life change. We believe people are made with the need for authentic friendships with other people.
Our Pastor
Elder Trevor Donaldson is the only son of Doctor and Mrs. Gene Donaldson. He was born in Kansas and educated in Christian schools. He completed his Bachelors of Science in Information Systems at Columbia Union College (now Washington Adventist University) and Masters of Science in Software Engineering at Andrews University. Elder Donaldson currently works as a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Software Engineer. Initially starting out as a deacon, Elder Donaldson received his first assignment to deliver a word for Capitol Hill’s morning manna service two days after his youngest son was born. From there, God has used him in various ways. He has served as a Sabbath School teacher, Elder and gave weekly bible studies using the Faith Facts program.
Elder Donaldson has had the opportunity and privilege of preaching the gospel at churches in New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, Georgia, and Bermuda.
While Elder Donaldson loves the word of God, he is also a sports fan. He likes to play golf with friends from time to time recreationally. He loves to read! He enjoys spending time with his wife and kids.
He is married to the former Douraine Stewart who is a high school math teacher and realtor. Together they have three lovely children: Trevor Jr (TJ), Daylin, and David who all attend
Adventist Christian schools.
Elder Donaldson’s motto is a favored quote from the famed author John Piper, “God is most glorified in us, when we are most satisfied in Him”.