Sunday, December 22, 2024

Advent is a season marked by waiting and anticipation. The word Advent comes from a Latin word that means arrival or coming. In Advent we wait and anticipate the arrival of Christmas morning, and in our waiting, we are reminded of Israel's long waiting for the anticipated arrival of the Messiah. As we are reminded of their waiting, we too are reminded that we are in our own moment of waiting as we wait for not just Christmas morning, but the arrival of Christ's return. In Advent we are reminded that Christ has come and is coming again one day. 

As we await Christ's return our Advent sermon series will take us through the family tree of Jesus in Matthew 1:1-17. In this series we will see how the God we wait on in this Advent season works through the unconventional and improbable to bring a new beginning out of what has been broken. In this series through Matthew 1:1-17 we will see how the family Jesus came from reveals to us who Jesus came for.

Today’s Worship

O Come, All Ye Faithful

The First Noel 

Advent Candle Lighting/ Reading

What Child Is This?

Scripture

Matthew 1; 12-17

Message

"Oh, Come All Ye Unfaithful."  

Glory (Let There Be Peace)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

December Mission of the Month: Ele's Place provides onsite and school-based bereavement programming for children ages 3-18 who have experienced a death in their lives. These programs are provided at no cost to their families and provide children and teens with an opportunity to safely grieve. Initial programming at Ele's Place began in 1991 and served many children in the Lansing area. Today, with 30+ years of history, they have served more than 43,000 individuals and have branch locations across the state of Michigan.

Blue Christmas Service: This afternoon, at 3:00 pm. The merry and bright season of Christmas can be hard for those who have experienced loss. This Advent season we want to give space to all of those who are mourning and grieving any type of loss and pain in their lives. However fresh or processed your grief is, we invite you to join us as we light candles in mourning our losses and in the hope of the Light that shines in the darkness.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: This Tuesday, December 24th, at 6pm. Join us as we celebrate the birth of our Savior through scripture, songs, the lighting of the Christ candle, and a Christmas message.

No CONNECT: There will be no CONNECT dinner or youth group meetings on Wednesday, December 25th, or Wednesday, January 1st due to the holidays. We will resume meeting on Wednesday, January 8th.

Mobile Food Bank: We will have another mobile food bank here at Immanuel on Saturday, January 4th, from 9-11 am. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up via our website.

Save the Dates:

1/1- No CONNECT, New Year’s Day

1/4- Mobile Food Bank, 9-11 am

1/5- Worship, 10:00 am

1/5- Burcham Life Group, 11:30 am

1/7- Deacon’s Meeting, 6:00 pm

1/7- Elder’s Meeting, 6:30 pm

1/7- Consistory Meeting, 7:30 pm

1/8- CONNECT Wednesday, 5:30 pm

1/12- Worship/ Communion, 10:00 am

1/12- Burcham Life Group, 11:30 am

1/14- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

1/14- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

1/15- CONNECT Wednesday, 5:30 pm

Giving:

The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

Local Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We currently need laundry soap or pods, women’s shampoo & conditioner, shaving cream, bleach, and All-purpose cleaners . Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary.

CONNECT Wednesdays

CONNECT Dinner – 5:30 pm.

A free meal for the whole family  

Connect Kids - 6:15-7:00 pm.

3 Yrs. Old-5th Grade

They will learn about Jesus, sing songs, read bible stories, do arts and crafts, play games, and more! 

Jr. High Youth - 6:15- 7:30pm.

6th- 8th Grade 

Sr. High Youth- 7:00-9:00 pm

9th-12th Grade

Calling Team Assignments:

In an effort to offer more personalized care to our church members, we have divided each member into smaller groups with one Elder and one Deacon as a resource and contact person. If you need prayer or have a question or concern, please call the Elder or Deacon that you are assigned to according to your last name.

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Bruce T

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Nate E

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

Thank you for praying for the ICRC staff and ministry team leaders.

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B, David C, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G

Kathy G, Roland H, Emily J, Barb K, Dianne K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, and Wayne S.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box”, located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, you can call and talk to Stacia, our church secretary, or you may reach out to Marcia J, the leader of our prayer team directly. 

If you would like to become a part of the ICRC Prayer Chain, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Sunday, December 22, 2024- Blue Christmas Service

Prelude: In the Bleak Midwinter

Welcome: Psalm 88:1-4

Lighting the Christ Candle - Isaiah 9:2, 6-7; Mark 5:21-34; Isaiah 60:1-3

Song: O Come Thou Long Expected Jesus

Litany of Remembrance

Lighting of the First Candle for Those Loved and Lost

Response: Lord, surround us all with your eternal love.

Words of Comfort: Psalm 103:13-17

Song: It is Well With My Soul

Lighting of the Second Candle for Other Occasions of Loss

Response: Hold us, help us, heal us, O God.

Words of Comfort: Psalm 139:11-12

Song: O Come, O Come Emmanuel

Lighting of the Third Candle to Acknowledge our Pain

Response: We remember that the dawn overcomes the darkness.

Words of Comfort: Psalm 34:19

Song: O Little Town of Bethlehem

Lighting of the Fourth Candle in Gratitude for Those Who’ve Journeyed with Us

Response: God, we thank you for those who held us and pointed to Your light.

Words of Comfort: Matthew 5:4,7

Scripture: Psalm 126

Homily

Prayer of Comfort and Hope

Moment for Silent Prayer and Contemplation: I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day (instrumental)

Lighting of Candles

Song: Silent Night

Benediction: Revelation 21:1-5

Sunday, December 15, 2024

Advent is a season marked by waiting and anticipation. The word Advent comes from a Latin word that means arrival or coming. In Advent we wait and anticipate the arrival of Christmas morning, and in our waiting we are reminded of Israel's long waiting for the anticipated arrival of the Messiah. As we are reminded of their waiting, we too are reminded that we are in our own moment of waiting as we wait for not just Christmas morning, but the arrival of Christ's return. In Advent we are reminded that Christ has come and is coming again one day. 

As we await Christ's return our Advent sermon series will take us through the family tree of Jesus in Matthew 1:1-17. In this series we will see how the God we wait on in this Advent season works through the unconventional and improbable to bring a new beginning out of what has been broken. In this series through Matthew 1:1-17 we will see how the family Jesus came from reveals to us who Jesus came for.

Today’s Worship

Hark the Herald Angels Sing

Angels We Have Heard On High

Advent Candle Lighting/ Reading

Children’s Songs

Scripture

Matthew 1:7-11

Message

 "The Light of God’s Judgment." 

This Is Amazing Grace

ANNOUNCEMENTS

December Mission of the Month: Ele's Place provides onsite and school-based bereavement programming for children ages 3-18 who have experienced a death in their lives. These programs are provided at no cost to their families and provide children and teens with an opportunity to safely grieve. Initial programming at Ele's Place began in 1991 and served many children in the Lansing area. Today, with 30+ years of history, they have served more than 43,000 individuals and have branch locations across the state of Michigan.

Christmas Craft Celebrations: This Wednesday, December 18th, we will have a community Christmas Family Fun night here at Immanuel, from 6-7:30 pm. All families will enter the church through the main entrance and go up to the sanctuary to watch a short movie called, “The Small One”. After the movie they will head down to the Family Life Center to celebrate Christmas with crafts and cookie decorating. Please note there will be no dinner served this evening.  

Volunteers Needed for the Christmas Craft Celebration Event: We need people to help welcome and guide families to the sanctuary for the movie. We need help supervising the kids with the crafts, and helpers to decorate pre-frosted cookies with the kids. To volunteer, please sign up via our website, or on the Church Center App. Volunteers please plan on arriving between 5:00-5:15 pm.

No CONNECT: There will be no CONNECT dinner or youth group meetings next Wednesday, December 25th, or Wednesday, January 1st due to the holidays. We will resume meeting on Wednesday, January 8th.

Mobile Food Bank: We will have another mobile food bank here at Immanuel this Saturday, December 21st, from 9-11 am. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up via our website.

Blue Christmas Service: Next Sunday, December 22, at 3:00 pm. The merry and bright season of Christmas can be hard for those who have experienced loss. This Advent season we want to give space to all of those who are mourning and grieving any type of loss and pain in their lives. However fresh or processed your grief is, we invite you to join us as we light candles in mourning our losses and in the hope of the Light that shines in the darkness.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: Tuesday, December 24th, at 6pm. Join us as we celebrate the birth of our Savior through scripture, songs, the lighting of the Christ candle, and a Christmas message.

The January - March 2025 Greeter Schedule Sign-up is Posted in the Family Life Center: Help is particularly needed on the 5 weeks between Feb 9 and March 9 as the permanent substitutes are not available. This is a great opportunity to provide a friendly welcome to members and visitors. Please take a look at the schedule and consider participating as a greeter.

Giving:

The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

Local Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We currently need women’s deodorant, men’s and women’s shampoo & conditioner, shaving cream, paper towels, bleach, and All-purpose cleaners . Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary.

CONNECT Wednesdays

CONNECT Dinner – 5:30 pm.

A free meal for the whole family  

Connect Kids - 6:15-7:00 pm.

3 Yrs. Old-5th Grade

They will learn about Jesus, sing songs, read bible stories, do arts and crafts, play games, and more! 

Jr. High Youth - 6:15- 7:30pm.

6th- 8th Grade 

Sr. High Youth- 7:00-9:00 pm

9th-12th Grade

Calling Team Assignments:

In an effort to offer more personalized care to our church members, we have divided each member into smaller groups with one Elder and one Deacon as a resource and contact person. If you need prayer or have a question or concern, please call the Elder or Deacon that you are assigned to according to your last name.

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Bruce T

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Nate E

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

Thank you for praying for the ICRC staff and ministry team leaders.

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B, David C, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G

Kathy G, Roland H, Emily J, Barb K, Dianne K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, and Wayne S.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box”, located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, you can call and talk to Stacia, our church secretary, or you may reach out to Marcia J, the leader of our prayer team directly. 

If you would like to become a part of the ICRC Prayer Chain, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Sunday, December 8, 2024

Advent is a season marked by waiting and anticipation. The word Advent comes from a Latin word that means arrival or coming. In Advent we wait and anticipate the arrival of Christmas morning, and in our waiting we are reminded of Israel's long waiting for the anticipated arrival of the Messiah. As we are reminded of their waiting, we too are reminded that we are in our own moment of waiting as we wait for not just Christmas morning, but the arrival of Christ's return. In Advent we are reminded that Christ has come and is coming again one day. 

As we await Christ's return our Advent sermon series will take us through the family tree of Jesus in Matthew 1:1-17. In this series we will see how the God we wait on in this Advent season works through the unconventional and improbable to bring a new beginning out of what has been broken. In this series through Matthew 1:1-17 we will see how the family Jesus came from reveals to us who Jesus came for.

Today’s Worship

Joy To The World (Unspeakable Joy)

How He Loves

Advent Candle Lighting/ Reading

Special Song: More than a Child

Scripture

Matthew 1:1-6

Message

 "The Good, the Bad, the Mercy

of Jesus’ Family Tree." 

You Never Let Go

ANNOUNCEMENTS

December Mission of the Month: Ele's Place provides onsite and school-based bereavement programming for children ages 3-18 who have experienced a death in their lives. These programs are provided at no cost to their families and provide children and teens with an opportunity to safely grieve. Initial programming at Ele's Place began in 1991 and served many children in the Lansing area. Today, with 30+ years of history, they have served more than 43,000 individuals and have branch locations across the state of Michigan.

CONNECT this Wednesday, December 11: We will be serving mashed potato bowls with biscuits and dessert for dinner, at 5:30 pm. After dinner the CONNECT Kids and the Jr. & Sr. High youth groups will meet.

Christmas Craft Celebrations: Next Wednesday, December 18th, we will have a community Christmas Family Fun night here at Immanuel, from 6-7:30 pm. All families will enter the church through the main entrance and go up to the sanctuary to watch a short movie called, “The Small One”. After the movie they will head down to the Family Life Center to celebrate Christmas with crafts and cookie decorating. Please note there will be no dinner served this evening.  

Mobile Food Bank: We will have another mobile food bank here at Immanuel on Saturday, December 21st, from 9-11 am. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up via our website.

Blue Christmas Service: Sunday, December 22, at 3:00 pm. The merry and bright season of Christmas can be hard for those who have experienced loss. This Advent season we want to give space to all of those who are mourning and grieving any type of loss and pain in their lives. However fresh or processed your grief is, we invite you to join us as we light candles in mourning our losses and in the hope of the Light that shines in the darkness.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: Tuesday, December 24th, at 6pm. Join us as we celebrate the birth of our Savior through scripture, songs, the lighting of the Christ candle, and a Christmas message.

Save the Dates:

 12/18- Christmas Craft Celebrations, 6pm

12/19- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:00 pm

12/21- Mobile Food Bank, 9-11 am

12/22- Worship, 10:00 am

12/22- Burcham Life Group, 11:30 am

12/24- Christmas Eve Service, 6:00 pm

12/25- No CONNECT, Christmas Day

12/29- Worship, 10:00 am

12/29- Burcham Life Group, 11:30 am

01/01- No CONNECT, New Year’s Day

01/04- Mobile Food Bank, 9-11 am

01/05- Worship, 10:00 am

01/05- Burcham Life Group, 11:30 am

01/07- Deacon’s Meeting, 6:00 pm

01/07- Elder’s Meeting, 6:30 pm

01/07- Consistory Meeting, 7:30 pm

01/08- CONNECT Wednesday, 5:30 pm

Giving:

The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

Local Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of women’s deodorant and women’s shaving cream. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary.

 CONNECT Wednesdays

CONNECT Dinner – 5:30 pm.

A free meal for the whole family  

Connect Kids - 6:15-7:00 pm.

3 Yrs. Old-5th Grade

They will learn about Jesus, sing songs, read bible stories, do arts and crafts, play games, and more! 

Jr. High Youth - 6:15- 7:30pm.

6th- 8th Grade 

Sr. High Youth- 7:00-9:00 pm

9th-12th Grade

Calling Team Assignments:

In an effort to offer more personalized care to our church members, we have divided each member into smaller groups with one Elder and one Deacon as a resource and contact person. If you need prayer or have a question or concern, please call the Elder or Deacon that you are assigned to according to your last name.

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Bruce T

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Nate E

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

Thank you for praying for the ICRC staff and ministry team leaders.

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B, David C, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G

Kathy G, Roland H, Emily J, Barb K, Dianne K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, and Wayne S.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box”, located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, you can call and talk to Stacia, our church secretary, or you may reach out to Marcia J, the leader of our prayer team directly. 

If you would like to become a part of the ICRC Prayer Chain, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Sunday, December 1, 2024

Advent is a season marked by waiting and anticipation. The word Advent comes from a Latin word that means arrival or coming. In Advent we wait and anticipate the arrival of Christmas morning, and in our waiting we are reminded of Israel's long waiting for the anticipated arrival of the Messiah. As we are reminded of their waiting, we too are reminded that we are in our own moment of waiting as we wait for not just Christmas morning, but the arrival of Christ's return. In Advent we are reminded that Christ has come and is coming again one day. 

As we await Christ's return our Advent sermon series will take us through the family tree of Jesus in Matthew 1:1-17. In this series we will see how the God we wait on in this Advent season works through the unconventional and improbable to bring a new beginning out of what has been broken. In this series through Matthew 1:1-17 we will see how the family Jesus came from reveals to us who Jesus came for.

Today’s Worship

I Love You Lord

Prince of Peace

Advent Candle Lighting/ Reading

O Come, O Come Emmanuel

Scripture

Matthew 1:1

Message

 "A New Genesis." 

God With Us

ANNOUNCEMENTS

December Mission of the Month: Ele's Place provides onsite and school-based bereavement programming for children ages 3-18 who have experienced a death in their lives. These programs are provided at no cost to their families and provide children and teens with an opportunity to safely grieve. Initial programming at Ele's Place began in 1991 and served many children in the Lansing area. Today, with 30+ years of history, they have served more than 43,000 individuals and have branch locations across the state of Michigan.

CONNECT this Wednesday, December 4: We will be serving nachos with all the fixins and dessert for dinner, at 5:30 pm. After dinner the CONNECT Kids and the Jr. & Sr. High youth groups will meet.

Christmas Craft Celebrations: On Wednesday, December 18th, we will have a community Christmas Family Fun night here at Immanuel, from 6-7:30 pm. All families will enter the church through the main entrance and go up to the sanctuary to watch a short movie called, “The Small One”. After the movie they will head down to the Family Life Center to celebrate Christmas with crafts and cookie decorating.

Mobile Food Bank: We will have another mobile food bank here at Immanuel on Saturday, December 21st, from 9-11 am. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up via our website.

Blue Christmas Service: Sunday, December 22, at 3:00 pm. The merry and bright season of Christmas can be hard for those who have experienced loss. This Advent season we want to give space to all of those who are mourning and grieving any type of loss and pain in their lives. However fresh or processed your grief is, we invite you to join us as we light candles in mourning our losses and in the hope of the Light that shines in the darkness.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: Tuesday, December 24th, at 6pm. Join us as we celebrate the birth of our Savior through scripture, songs, the lighting of the Christ candle, and a Christmas message.

Save the Dates:

12/10- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

12/10- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

12/15- Worship/ Children’s Songs, 10:00 am

12/15- Burcham Life Group, 11:30 am

12/18- Christmas Craft Celebrations, 6pm

12/19- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:00 pm

12/21- Mobile Food Bank, 9-11 am

12/24- Christmas Eve Service, 6:00 pm

Giving:

The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

Local Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of women’s deodorant and shaving cream. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary.

CONNECT Wednesdays

CONNECT Dinner – 5:30 pm.

A free meal for the whole family  

Connect Kids - 6:15-7:00 pm.

3 Yrs. Old-5th Grade

They will learn about Jesus, sing songs, read bible stories, do arts and crafts, play games, and more! 

Jr. High Youth - 6:15- 7:30pm.

6th- 8th Grade 

Sr. High Youth- 7:00-9:00 pm

9th-12th Grade

Calling Team Assignments:

In an effort to offer more personalized care to our church members, we have divided each member into smaller groups with one Elder and one Deacon as a resource and contact person. If you need prayer or have a question or concern, please call the Elder or Deacon that you are assigned to according to your last name.

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Bruce T

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Nate E

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

Thank you for praying for the ICRC staff and ministry team leaders.

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B, David C, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G

Kathy G, Roland H, Emily J, Barb K, Dianne K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, and Wayne S.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box”, located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, you can call and talk to Stacia, our church secretary, or you may reach out to Marcia J, the leader of our prayer team directly. 

If you would like to become a part of the ICRC Prayer Chain, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Sunday, November 24, 2024

What comes to mind when you think of the blessed life? What do you dream of when you dream of the good life? Most likely you dream of having more and wanting less; more to spend and less to need; more stability and less uncertainty; more toughness and less meekness; and certainly, more winning than losing. Yet, a life of having it all and never needing or losing, is not the picture of the blessed life Jesus gives us in the Beatitudes of Matthew 5:3-12.

Through the Beatitudes, Jesus calls us to see the world through the lens of the Kingdom’s upside-down perspective. Through the Beatitudes, Jesus presents us not with a list of how to be blessed, but with a description of who is blessed. The Beatitudes do not give us a list of things to do to inherit the Kingdom, they describe the people who are invited to find their belonging and hope in the Kingdom. It is through these Beatitudes that we are invited to see how the Kingdom is breaking into the reality of our world, turning our world upside down, and inviting us to join God in the work of His redemptive mission in Christ.

Today’s Worship

It Is You

Follow You

Build My Life

Scripture

Matthew 5:1-16

Message

 "Salt and Light." 

Forever

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

November Mission of the Month: Angel Tree gifts and monetary donations due today.

Assembling & Delivering Thanksgiving Baskets Today: If you volunteered to assemble and/or deliver Thanksgiving baskets for families in need, please come to the Family Life Center after the service today.  

Staff Holiday Gifts: Today is the deadline to contribute towards a  monetary Christmas gift for the ICRC staff if you would like. To do so, please enclose your gift in an envelope labeled “Staff Gift”, or you may write this on the memo line of your check, and then drop it into one of the collection plates at the front of the sanctuary. Please include your envelope number for contribution credit.  The deacons will divide the funds among the staff for their annual holiday gifts from the congregation.

Cumberland Elementary School: Cumberland has once again invited us to help out with a Parent’s Night Out event that they have planned for Friday, December 6th. This will be an evening where parents can drop off their kids at the school from 6-8 pm and then leave to get some Christmas shopping done or maybe even have a date night! If you are willing to help watch the kids at Cumberland that evening, please sign up via our website. Cumberland is located at 2801 Cumberland Rd.in Lansing, MI. Volunteers, please arrive between 5:30- 5:45 pm. and ask for Julia I.

Christmas Craft Celebrations: On Wednesday, December 18th, we will be having a Christmas Family Fun night here at Immanuel, from 6-7:30 pm. This will be a community event. All families will enter the church through the main entrance and go up to the sanctuary to watch a short movie called, “The Small One”. After the movie they will head down to the Family Life Center to celebrate Christmas with crafts and cookie decorating. We have created an event for this on Facebook, please feel free to share it with your family and friends!

Mobile Food Bank: We will have another mobile food bank here at Immanuel on Saturday, December 21st, from 9-11 am. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up via our website.

Save the Dates:

12/03- Deacon’s Meeting, 6:00 pm

12/03- Elder’s Meeting, 6:30 pm

12/03- Consistory Meeting, 7:30 pm

12/04- CONNECT Wednesday, 5:30 pm

12/08- C & W Practice Songs, 11:15 am

12/08- Burcham Life Group, 11:30 am

12/10- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

12/10- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

12/15- Worship/ Children’s Songs, 10:00 am

12/15- Burcham Life Group, 11:30 am

12/19- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:00 pm

12/21- Mobile Food Bank, 9-11 am

12/24- Christmas Eve Service, 6:00 pm

12/25- No CONNECT, Christmas Day

01/01- No CONNECT, New Year’s Day

01/04- Mobile Food Bank, 9-11 am

Giving:

The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

Local Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of dryer sheets, hand soap, laundry soap/pods, shaving cream, and razors. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary.

CONNECT Wednesdays

CONNECT Dinner – 5:30 pm.

A free meal for the whole family  

Connect Kids - 6:15-7:00 pm.

3 Yrs. Old-5th Grade

They will learn about Jesus, sing songs, read bible stories, do arts and crafts, play games, and more! 

Jr. High Youth - 6:15- 7:30pm.

6th- 8th Grade 

Sr. High Youth- 7:00-9:00 pm

9th-12th Grade

Calling Team Assignments:

In an effort to offer more personalized care to our church members, we have divided each member into smaller groups with one Elder and one Deacon as a resource and contact person. If you need prayer or have a question or concern, please call the Elder or Deacon that you are assigned to according to your last name.

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Bruce T

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Nate E

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

Thank you for praying for the ICRC staff and ministry team leaders.

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B, David C, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G

Kathy G, Roland H, Emily J, Barb K, Dianne K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, and Wayne S.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box”, located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, you can call and talk to Stacia, our church secretary, or you may reach out to Marcia J, the leader of our prayer team directly. 

If you would like to become a part of the ICRC Prayer Chain, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Sunday, November 17, 2024

What comes to mind when you think of the blessed life? What do you dream of when you dream of the good life? Most likely you dream of having more and wanting less; more to spend and less to need; more stability and less uncertainty; more toughness and less meekness; and certainly, more winning than losing. Yet, a life of having it all and never needing or losing, is not the picture of the blessed life Jesus gives us in the Beatitudes of Matthew 5:3-12.

Through the Beatitudes, Jesus calls us to see the world through the lens of the Kingdom’s upside-down perspective. Through the Beatitudes, Jesus presents us not with a list of how to be blessed, but with a description of who is blessed. The Beatitudes do not give us a list of things to do to inherit the Kingdom, they describe the people who are invited to find their belonging and hope in the Kingdom. It is through these Beatitudes that we are invited to see how the Kingdom is breaking into the reality of our world, turning our world upside down, and inviting us to join God in the work of His redemptive mission in Christ.

Today’s Worship

Trading My Sorrows

Blessed Assurance

Speak, O Lord

Scripture

Matthew 5:1-16

Message

"Blessed are the Hurt and Insulted."  

Overcome

November Mission of the Month: During the month of November, we will have an Angel tree set up outside of the sanctuary with gift tags to choose from. Each tag will tell you who the gift is for, their age, and a desired gift. (We will also have wish lists posted on the bulletin board next to the tree.) 

After purchasing your gift, we ask that place it under the tree, unwrapped.  Please also turn in your receipt with the gift purchased underlined. This is for "charitable contribution" tracking purposes.  No gift receipts please.

Wrapping paper, gift tags, and tape are also welcomed donations for this mission. The deadline to purchase a gift and return it to the church is next Sunday, 11/24.

CONNECT this Wednesday, 11/20: We will be serving pulled pork, cheesy potatoes, green beans, and dessert for dinner, at 5:30 pm. After dinner the CONNECT Kids and the Jr. & Sr. High youth groups will meet.

Chili Cookoff: Please join us in the Family Life Center, after the worship service on Sunday, 11/17, to enjoy some different kinds of chili and mac & cheese and then vote for your favorite one! Donations will be accepted to benefit the youth summer mission trips.  If you would like to compete in this cook-off by preparing a crockpot of your best chili or mac & cheese, please sign up on our website via the “signups” tab.

Mobile Food Bank: We will have another mobile food bank here at Immanuel on Saturday, December 21 from 9-11 am. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up via our website.

Staff Holiday Gifts: If you would like to contribute towards a  monetary Christmas gift for the ICRC staff, please enclose your gift in an envelope labeled “Staff Gift”, or you may write this on the memo line of your check, and then drop it into one of the collection plates at the front of the sanctuary. Please include your envelope number for contribution credit.  The deadline to contribute is next Sunday, 11/24. The deacons will divide the funds among the staff for their annual holiday gifts from the congregation.

Giving:

The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

Local Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of dryer sheets, hand soap, laundry soap/pods, shaving cream, and razors. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary.

Save the Dates:

11/26- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

11/26- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

11/27- No CONNECT

11/28- Thanksgiving Day

12/01- C & W Practice Songs, 11:15 am

12/01- Burcham Life Group

12/03- Deacon’s Meeting, 6:00 pm

12/03- Elder’s Meeting, 6:30 pm

12/03- Consistory Meeting, 7:30 pm

12/04- CONNECT Wednesday, 5:30 pm

12/08- C & W Practice Songs, 11:15 am

12/08- Burcham Life Group, 11:30 am

12/10- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

12/10- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

12/15- Worship/ Children’s Songs, 10:00 am

12/15- Burcham Life Group, 11:30 am

12/19- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:00 pm

12/21- Mobile Food Bank, 9-11 am

12/24- Christmas Eve Service, 6:00 pm

12/25- No CONNECT, Christmas Day

CONNECT Wednesdays

CONNECT Dinner – 5:30 pm.

A free meal for the whole family  

Connect Kids - 6:15-7:00 pm.

3 Yrs. Old-5th Grade

They will learn about Jesus, sing songs, read bible stories, do arts and crafts, play games, and more! 

Jr. High Youth - 6:15- 7:30pm.

6th- 8th Grade 

Sr. High Youth- 7:00-9:00 pm

9th-12th Grade

Calling Team Assignments:

In an effort to offer more personalized care to our church members, we have divided each member into smaller groups with one Elder and one Deacon as a resource and contact person. If you need prayer or have a question or concern, please call the Elder or Deacon that you are assigned to according to your last name.

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Bruce T

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Nate E

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

Thank you for praying for the ICRC staff and ministry team leaders.

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B, David C, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G

Kathy G, Roland H, Emily J, Barb K, Dianne K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, and Wayne S.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box”, located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, you can call and talk to Stacia, our church secretary, or you may reach out to Marcia J, the leader of our prayer team directly. 

If you would like to become a part of the ICRC Prayer Chain, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Sunday, November 10, 2024

What comes to mind when you think of the blessed life? What do you dream of when you dream of the good life? Most likely you dream of having more and wanting less; more to spend and less to need; more stability and less uncertainty; more toughness and less meekness; and certainly, more winning than losing. Yet, a life of having it all and never needing or losing, is not the picture of the blessed life Jesus gives us in the Beatitudes of Matthew 5:3-12.

Through the Beatitudes, Jesus calls us to see the world through the lens of the Kingdom’s upside-down perspective. Through the Beatitudes, Jesus presents us not with a list of how to be blessed, but with a description of who is blessed. The Beatitudes do not give us a list of things to do to inherit the Kingdom, they describe the people who are invited to find their belonging and hope in the Kingdom. It is through these Beatitudes that we are invited to see how the Kingdom is breaking into the reality of our world, turning our world upside down, and inviting us to join God in the work of His redemptive mission in Christ.

Today’s Worship

Come, Now is the Time to Worship

Lord's Prayer (It's Yours)

Lord I Need You

Scripture

Matthew 5:1-16

Message

"Swimming Upstream." 

Communion

He Reigns

ANNOUNCEMENTS

November Mission of the Month: During the month of November, we will have an Angel tree set up outside of the sanctuary with gift tags to choose from. Each tag will tell you who the gift is for, their age, and a desired gift. (We will also have wish lists posted on the bulletin board next to the tree.) 

After purchasing your gift, we ask that you return it unwrapped.  Please also turn in your receipt with the gift purchased underlined. This is for "charitable contribution" tracking purposes.  No gift receipts please.

Wrapping paper, gift tags, and tape are also welcomed donations for this very important mission.

CONNECT this Wednesday, 11/13: We will be serving a breakfast egg bake casserole, a French Toast bake, and dessert for dinner, at 5:30 pm. After dinner the CONNECT Kids and the Jr. & Sr. High youth groups will meet.

Chili Cookoff: Please join us in the Family Life Center, after the worship service on Sunday, November 17th, to enjoy some different kinds of chili and mac & cheese, and then vote for your favorite one! Donations will be accepted to benefit the youth summer mission trips.  If you would like to compete in this cook-off by preparing a crockpot of your best chili or mac & cheese, please sign up on our website via the “signups” tab.

Assembling & Delivering Thanksgiving Baskets Sunday, 11/24, After the Service: If you can help assemble and/or deliver baskets, please sign up via our website. We will need a final commitment by Monday, November 11th, Thank you.

Mobile Food Bank: We will have another mobile food bank here at Immanuel on Saturday, December 21 from 9-11 am. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up via our website.

Staff Holiday Gifts: If you would like to contribute towards a monetary Christmas gift for the ICRC staff, please enclose your gift in an envelope labeled “Staff Gift”, or you may write this on the memo line of your check, and then drop it into one of the collection plates at the front of the sanctuary. Please include your envelope number for contribution credit.  The deadline to contribute is Sunday, 11/24. The deacons will divide the funds among the staff for their annual holiday gifts from the congregation.

Thank You for Continuing to Support the Missions of the Month with Your Offerings: For the last six months of the Fiscal Year (3/24-8/24), as a congregation we have supported RCA Church Camps CranHill & Camp Geneva, The Gideons International, Lansing Christian Services, Family Life Radio, Smile FM, Shine Radio, The Greater Lansing Food Bank, and Judson's Love Clothing Center, for a total of $9,346.18. For the Fiscal Year (9/1/23-8/31/24), our congregation collected and disbursed $19,595.11 to the various Missions. Thank you!

Giving:

The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

Local Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of laundry soap/pods, women’s deodorant, and shaving cream. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary.

CONNECT Wednesdays

CONNECT Dinner – 5:30 pm.

A free meal for the whole family  

Connect Kids - 6:15-7:00 pm.

3 Yrs. Old-5th Grade

They will learn about Jesus, sing songs, read bible stories, do arts and crafts, play games, and more! 

Jr. High Youth - 6:15- 7:30pm.

6th- 8th Grade 

Sr. High Youth- 7:00-9:00 pm

9th-12th Grade

Calling Team Assignments:

In an effort to offer more personalized care to our church members, we have divided each member into smaller groups with one Elder and one Deacon as a resource and contact person. If you need prayer or have a question or concern, please call the Elder or Deacon that you are assigned to according to your last name.

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Bruce T

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Nate E

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

Thank you for praying for the ICRC staff and ministry team leaders.

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B, David C, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G

Kathy G, Roland H, Emily J, Barb K, Dianne K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, and Wayne S.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box”, located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, you can call and talk to Stacia, our church secretary, or you may reach out to Marcia J, the leader of our prayer team directly. 

If you would like to become a part of the ICRC Prayer Chain, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Sunday, November 3, 2024

What comes to mind when you think of the blessed life? What do you dream of when you dream of the good life? Most likely you dream of having more and wanting less; more to spend and less to need; more stability and less uncertainty; more toughness and less meekness; and certainly, more winning than losing. Yet, a life of having it all and never needing or losing, is not the picture of the blessed life Jesus gives us in the Beatitudes of Matthew 5:3-12.

Through the Beatitudes, Jesus calls us to see the world through the lens of the Kingdom’s upside-down perspective. Through the Beatitudes, Jesus presents us not with a list of how to be blessed, but with a description of who is blessed. The Beatitudes do not give us a list of things to do to inherit the Kingdom, they describe the people who are invited to find their belonging and hope in the Kingdom. It is through these Beatitudes that we are invited to see how the Kingdom is breaking into the reality of our world, turning our world upside down, and inviting us to join God in the work of His redemptive mission in Christ. 

Today’s Worship

Holy Spirit You Are Welcome Here

This Is Amazing Grace

Hungry

Scripture

Matthew 5:1-16

Message

 "The Haves are the Have-Nots." 

Blessed Be

ANNOUNCEMENTS

November Mission of the Month: Angel Tree. During the month of November, we will have an Angel tree set up outside of the sanctuary with gift tags to choose from. Each tag will tell you who the gift is for, their age, and a desired gift. (We will also have wish lists posted on the bulletin board next to the tree.) 

After purchasing your gift, we ask that you return it here to Immanuel unwrapped.  Please also turn in your receipt or a copy of it with the gift that was purchased underlined. This is for "charitable contribution" tracking purposes.  No gift receipts please.

Wrapping paper, gift tags, and tape are also welcomed donations for this very important mission.

Check-In Meeting: If you have been working on the “Seeing Jesus Together Journal”, please join us in the Morningside room after the service today to see how it’s been going,

CONNECT this Wednesday, 11/6: We will be serving breakfast casseroles (Egg Bake and French Toast Bake) for dinner, at 5:30 pm. After dinner the CONNECT Kids and the Jr. & Sr. High youth groups will meet.

Assembling & Delivering Thanksgiving Baskets Sunday, November 24th, After the Service: If you are able to help assemble and/or deliver baskets, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Mobile Food Bank: We will have another mobile food bank here at Immanuel on Saturday, December 21 from 9-11 am. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up via our website.

Staff Holiday Gifts: If you would like to contribute towards a monetary Christmas gift for the ICRC staff, please enclose your gift in an envelope labeled “Staff Gift”, or you may write this on the memo line of your check, and then drop it into one of the collection plates at the front of the sanctuary. Please also be sure to include your envelope number for contribution credit. The deadline to contribute is Thursday, November 24th. The deacons will then divide the funds among the staff for their annual holiday gifts from the ICRC congregation.

Thank You: to all who participated in the most recent listening session surrounding our core values and mission. You have provided helpful feedback that we will use to continue to discern what God is calling us to. Also, as a reminder, everyone is encouraged to participate in our challenge of asking 3-4 people in your everyday life the 3 neighbor questions:

1.      What do you like about living here?

2.      What do you not like about living here?

3.      If a bunch of good people got together to try to make this a better place to live and fix some of the issues, what would you hope they would be able to do?

In January we will come together and discuss what we have learned from our neighbors.

Giving:

The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

Local Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of laundry soap/pods, women’s deodorant, and shaving cream. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary.

CONNECT Wednesdays

CONNECT Dinner – 5:30 pm.

A free meal for the whole family  

Connect Kids - 6:15-7:00 pm.

3 Yrs. Old-5th Grade

They will learn about Jesus, sing songs, read bible stories, do arts and crafts, play games, and more! 

Jr. High Youth - 6:15- 7:30pm.

6th- 8th Grade 

Sr. High Youth- 7:00-9:00 pm

9th-12th Grade

Calling Team Assignments:

In an effort to offer more personalized care to our church members, we have divided each member into smaller groups with one Elder and one Deacon as a resource and contact person. If you need prayer or have a question or concern, please call the Elder or Deacon that you are assigned to according to your last name.

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Bruce T

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Nate E

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

Thank you for praying for the ICRC staff and ministry team leaders.

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B, David C, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G

Kathy G, Roland H, Emily J, Barb K, Dianne K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, and Wayne S.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box”, located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, you can call and talk to Stacia, our church secretary, or you may reach out to Marcia J, the leader of our prayer team directly. 

If you would like to become a part of the ICRC Prayer Chain, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Sunday, October 27, 2024

Community is an integral part of our lives. God made us to be in community with one another and as a church we deeply value the gift of community. Yet, if you were to do a word study of the pages of Scripture, you would not find the word community used all that often. Instead, in the New Testament, especially in Acts, and the New Testament letters, a different word is used to describe the community of the early church, fellowship.

Fellowship is a word that we don't use all that often in our everyday lives, so in this series, we will be exploring what the early church meant by fellowship and discover how the gift of fellowship makes the community that we share together as a church unique and powerful. Through the fellowship of the early church, we will discover what it means that the church is, as Dietrich Bonhoeffer once described the church to be, "Christ existing as community."

Today’s Worship

I Love You Lord

Your Grace is Enough

They'll Know We Are Christians

Scripture

James 3:13-4:10

Message

 "Sowing Seeds of Discord or Peace." 

Give Us Clean Hands

ANNOUNCEMENTS

October Mission of the Month: Words of Hope shares the gospel in nearly 60 languages from Africa to The Middle East, and South Asia. They seek to empower, equip, and encourage indigenous Christians to share the good news in the heart languages of people with the least access to the gospel. For more information, please visit www.woh.org.

Thanksgiving Baskets: Payments are due today. Please place your payment in the collection plate at the front of the sanctuary, or you may drop it off at the church office. Please write “Thanksgiving Baskets” on your check or envelope.

Mobile Food Bank: This Saturday, November 2 from 9-11 am. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up via our website at www.icrclansing.org.

Check-In: Next Sunday, November 3rd, after the worship service, we will have a check-in meeting for those who have been doing the “Seeing Jesus Together” journals, to see how its been going. If you have been working on this journal, please join us in the Morningside room at that time.

Assembling & Delivering Thanksgiving Baskets Sunday, November 24th, after the service: If you are able to help with assembling, and/or delivering baskets, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website, www.icrclansing.org. If you will be delivering baskets, we ask that you go in groups of 2 or 3.

Mobile Food Bank: We will be having another mobile food bank here at Immanuel on Saturday, December 21 from 9-11 am. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up via our website.

Generation Spark: In January we will start an initiative called Generation Spark. A representative from Generation Spark will work with us to develop a strategy to help foster a culture of intergenerational discipleship through mentoring youth and young adults. We are excited to see the fruit that God brings to the life of Immanuel and the lives of young adults through Generation Spark, and we ask that you be in prayer for its launch. If you are interested in learning more about how you can participate in this initiative, please talk with our Director of Youth and Digital Ministries, Joey South.”

Tithing Envelopes: If you did not receive tithing envelopes for 2024, but would like them for 2025, please let the church office know. Please also let us know if you do not need envelopes for next year. The envelopes will be distributed to your church mailbox in early December. Thank you for all of your contributions (time, talents, and treasures) to further God’s ministries at Immanuel.

Save the Dates:

11/5- Deacon’s Meeting, 6:00 pm

11/5- Elder’s Meeting, 6:30 pm

11/5- Consistory Meeting, 7:30 pm

11/6- CONNECT Wednesday, 5:30 pm

11/10- Worship/ Communion, 10:00 am

11/10- Burcham Life Group, 11:30 am

11/12- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

11/12- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

Giving:

The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

Local Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of laundry soap/pods, All Purpose Cleaner, and bleach. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary.

CONNECT Wednesdays

CONNECT Dinner – 5:30 pm.

A free meal for the whole family  

Connect Kids - 6:15-7:00 pm.

3 Yrs. Old-5th Grade

They will learn about Jesus, sing songs, read bible stories, do arts and crafts, play games, and more! 

Jr. High Youth - 6:15- 7:30pm.

6th- 8th Grade 

Sr. High Youth- 7:00-9:00 pm

9th-12th Grade

Calling Team Assignments:

In an effort to offer more personalized care to our church members, we have divided each member into smaller groups with one Elder and one Deacon as a resource and contact person. If you need prayer or have a question or concern, please call the Elder or Deacon that you are assigned to according to your last name.

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Bruce T

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Nate E

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

Thank you for praying for the ICRC staff and ministry team leaders.

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B, David C, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G

Kathy G, Roland H, Emily J, Barb K, Dianne K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, and Wayne S.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box”, located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, you can call and talk to Stacia, our church secretary, or you may reach out to Marcia J, the leader of our prayer team directly. 

If you would like to become a part of the ICRC Prayer Chain, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Sunday, October 20, 2024

Community is an integral part of our lives. God made us to be in community with one another and as a church we deeply value the gift of community. Yet, if you were to do a word study of the pages of Scripture, you would not find the word community used all that often. Instead, in the New Testament, especially in Acts, and the New Testament letters, a different word is used to describe the community of the early church, fellowship.

Fellowship is a word that we don't use all that often in our everyday lives, so in this series, we will be exploring what the early church meant by fellowship and discover how the gift of fellowship makes the community that we share together as a church unique and powerful. Through the fellowship of the early church, we will discover what it means that the church is, as Dietrich Bonhoeffer once described the church to be, "Christ existing as community."

Today’s Worship

Christ Be Magnified

The Same Love

Yet Not I, But Through Christ In Me

Scripture

Philippians 2:1-11

Message

 "Unity in the Key of Humility." 

Holy is the Lord

ANNOUNCEMENTS

October Mission of the Month: Words of Hope shares the gospel in nearly 60 languages from Africa to The Middle East, and South Asia. They seek to empower, equip, and encourage indigenous Christians to share the good news in the heart languages of people with the least access to the gospel. For more information, please visit www.woh.org.

Happy Anniversary Don & Pat W: Don and Pat will be celebrating 65 years of marriage on Thursday, October 24th. Please take a moment to wish them a “Happy Anniversary” and praise God for His blessings upon their marriage and for many years to come!

Corps of Dreaming: Please join us in the Morningside Room after the service this morning for another listening session for the Corps of Dreaming team's latest discernment of the values and mission of Immanuel.

CONNECT this Wednesday, 10/23: We will be serving chicken alfredo bake, bread sticks, and salad for dinner at 5:30 pm. After dinner the CONNECT Kids and the Jr. & Sr. High youth groups will meet. There will also be a class for adults. Please see the back of the bulletin for a complete schedule of meeting times.

Thanksgiving Baskets: Payments are due next Sunday, October 27th.  Please place your payment in the collection plate at the front of the sanctuary, or you may drop it off to the church office. Please write “Thanksgiving Baskets” on your check or envelope.

Mobile Food Bank: Saturday, November 2 from 9-11 am. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up via our website at www.icrclansing.org.

Tithing Envelopes: If you did not receive tithing envelopes for 2024, but would like them for 2025, please let the church office know. Please also let us know if you do not need envelopes for next year. The envelopes will be distributed to your church mailbox in early December. Thank you for all of your contributions (time, talents, and treasures) to further God’s ministries at Immanuel.

Generation Spark: In January we will start an initiative called Generation Spark. A representative from Generation Spark will work with us to develop a strategy to help foster a culture of intergenerational discipleship through mentoring youth and young adults. We are excited to see the fruit that God brings to the life of Immanuel and the lives of young adults through Generation Spark, and we ask that you be in prayer for its launch. If you are interested in learning more about how you can participate in this initiative, please talk with our Director of Youth and Digital Ministries, Joey South.”

Check-In Meeting: On Sunday, November 3rd, after the worship service, we will have a check-in meeting for those who have been doing the “Seeing Jesus Together” journals, to see how its been going. If you have been working on this journal, please join us in the Morningside room at that time.

Giving:

The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

Local Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of laundry soap/pods, All Purpose Cleaner, and bleach. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary.

CONNECT Wednesdays

CONNECT Dinner – 5:30 pm.

A free meal for the whole family  

Connect Kids - 6:15-7:00 pm.

3 Yrs. Old-5th Grade

They will learn about Jesus, sing songs, read bible stories, do arts and crafts, play games, and more! 

Jr. High Youth - 6:15- 7:30pm.

6th- 8th Grade 

Sr. High Youth- 7:00-9:00 pm

9th-12th Grade

Calling Team Assignments:

In an effort to offer more personalized care to our church members, we have divided each member into smaller groups with one Elder and one Deacon as a resource and contact person. If you need prayer or have a question or concern, please call the Elder or Deacon that you are assigned to according to your last name.

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Bruce T

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Nate E

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

Thank you for praying for the ICRC staff and ministry team leaders.

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B, David C, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G

Kathy G, Roland H, Emily J, Barb K, Dianne K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, and Wayne S.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box”, located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, you can call and talk to Stacia, our church secretary, or you may reach out to Marcia J, the leader of our prayer team directly. 

If you would like to become a part of the ICRC Prayer Chain, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Sunday, October 13, 2024

Community is an integral part of our lives. God made us to be in community with one another and as a church we deeply value the gift of community. Yet, if you were to do a word study of the pages of Scripture, you would not find the word community used all that often. Instead, in the New Testament, especially in Acts, and the New Testament letters, a different word is used to describe the community of the early church, fellowship.

Fellowship is a word that we don't use all that often in our everyday lives, so in this series, we will be exploring what the early church meant by fellowship and discover how the gift of fellowship makes the community that we share together as a church unique and powerful. Through the fellowship of the early church, we will discover what it means that the church is, as Dietrich Bonhoeffer once described the church to be, "Christ existing as community."

Today’s Worship

You Are Good

Build My Life

Revelation Song 

Scripture

Galatians 2:1-10

Message

 "Interspersed: A Community Shaped and Sent by the Gospel." 

Those Who Trust

ANNOUNCEMENTS

October Mission of the Month: Words of Hope shares the gospel in nearly 60 languages from Africa to The Middle East, and South Asia. They seek to empower, equip, and encourage indigenous Christians to share the good news in the heart languages of people with the least access to the gospel. For more information, please visit www.woh.org.

CONNECT this Wednesday, 10/16: We will be serving egg casserole, French toast, fruit, sausage, and donut holes for dinner at 5:30 pm. After dinner the CONNECT Kids and the Jr. & Sr. High youth groups will meet. There will also be a class for adults. Please see the back of the bulletin for a complete schedule of meeting times.

Corps of Dreaming: Next Sunday, October 20th, we are going to be having another listening session for the Corps of Dreaming team's latest discernment of the values and mission of Immanuel. This will be after the worship service, in the Family Life Center.

Thanksgiving Baskets: Payments are due in 2 weeks on Sunday, October 27th.  Please write “Thanksgiving Baskets” on your check or envelope and then place your payment in the collection plate at the front of the sanctuary. You may also drop it off to the church office.

Mobile Food Bank: We will host another Mobile Food Bank in the parking lot on Saturday, November 2 from 9-11 am. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up via our website at www.icrclansing.org.

Generation Spark: Beginning in January we will be starting an initiative called Generation Spark. A representative from Generation Spark will be working with us to develop a strategy to help us foster a culture of intergenerational discipleship through mentoring youth and young adults. We are excited to see the fruit that God brings to the life of Immanuel and the lives of young adults through Generation Spark, and we ask that you be in prayer for its launch. If you are interested in learning more about how you can participate in this initiative, please talk with our Director of Youth and Digital Ministries, Joey S.”

Giving:

The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

Local Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of laundry soap/pods, All Purpose Cleaner, and toothpaste. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

CONNECT Wednesdays

CONNECT Dinner – 5:30 pm.

A free meal for the whole family  

Connect Kids - 6:15-7:00 pm.

3 Yrs. Old-5th Grade

They will learn about Jesus, sing songs, read bible stories, do arts and crafts, play games, and more! 

Jr. High Youth - 6:15- 7:30pm.

6th- 8th Grade 

Sr. High Youth- 7:00-9:00 pm

9th-12th Grade

Calling Team Assignments:

In an effort to offer more personalized care to our church members, we have divided each member into smaller groups with one Elder and one Deacon as a resource and contact person. If you need prayer or have a question or concern, please call the Elder or Deacon that you are assigned to according to your last name.

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Bruce T

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Nate E

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

Thank you for praying for the ICRC staff and ministry team leaders.

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B, David C, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G

Kathy G, Roland H, Emily J, Barb K, Dianne K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, and Wayne S.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box”, located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, you can call and talk to Stacia, our church secretary, or you may reach out to Marcia J, the leader of our prayer team directly. 

If you would like to become a part of the ICRC Prayer Chain, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Worldwide Communion Sunday, October 6, 2024 (Combined Worship with Siloam)

Call to Worship: Revelation 7:9-12 Pastors Matt and Chandra

Opening Prayers: Pastors Matt and Chandra 

Songs: Immanuel’s Praise Team

All Creatures/Sing Alleluia

How Great Thou Art 

Prayer for the Global Church: Rev. Greg Brower 

Songs: Siloam’s Praise Team

Prasastai

Waymaker 

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-14

Message: “Encouragement for the Journey.” Rev. Eddy Alemán 

Prayer of Blessing for the Message: Rev. Alemán 

Communion: Pastors Matt and Chandra 

Closing Song: Doxology Immanuel’s Praise Team

Sunday, September 29, 2024

Community is an integral part of our lives. God made us to be in community with one another and as a church we deeply value the gift of community. Yet, if you were to do a word study of the pages of Scripture, you would not find the word community used all that often. Instead, in the New Testament, especially in Acts, and the New Testament letters, a different word is used to describe the community of the early church, fellowship.

Fellowship is a word that we don't use all that often in our everyday lives, so in this series, we will be exploring what the early church meant by fellowship and discover how the gift of fellowship makes the community that we share together as a church unique and powerful. Through the fellowship of the early church, we will discover what it means that the church is, as Dietrich Bonhoeffer once described the church to be, "Christ existing as community."

ANNOUNCEMENTS

September Mission of the Month: The City Rescue Mission of Lansing is a Christian ministry that serves Michigan's capital area, meeting the physical needs of food and shelter, and bringing those with spiritual needs the Hope that is found in Jesus Christ.

New Members' Class: If you are interested in learning more about Immanual, please join us in the Morningside Room, after the service today. The Morningside room is located downstairs on the right just as you exit the glass double doors.

Welcome Potluck: The Burcham Life Group meets in the library, after the services on Sunday mornings, at 11:30 am. We will be participating in the All church, “Seeing Jesus Together” campaign, and will be having a Welcome potluck this morning to kick things off! If you are not presently in a life group, please come to the potluck and check us out. We are a diverse group who loves to study, pray, and have fun together.~ Linda B.

Thanksgiving Baskets: Today is the last day to purchase a basket for a family in need. To do so, please sign up via our website, or in the Church Center App. The cost of each basket is $50. Payments are due by Sunday, October 27th.  Please place your payment in the collection plate at the front of the sanctuary, or you may drop it off to the church office. Please write “Thanksgiving Baskets” on your check or envelope.

Mobile Food Bank: We will host another Mobile Food Bank in the parking lot this Tuesday, October 1st, from 4-6 pm. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up via our website at www.icrclansing.org.

CONNECT this Wednesday, October 2nd: We will be serving lasagna, garlic bread, salad, and smores pie for dinner at 5:30 pm. After dinner the CONNECT Kids and the Jr. & Sr. High youth groups will meet. There will also be a class for adults. Please see the back of the bulletin for a complete schedule of meeting times.

Worldwide Communion Sunday: Next Sunday, October 6th, at 10:30 am, we will have a combined service with the Siloam congregation and celebrate communion together. The General Secretary of the RCA, Eddy Aleman, will be preaching the message. There will also be a potluck after the service. Please bring a dish to pass with a label telling what you made.

Corps of Dreaming: On Sunday, October 20th, we are going to be having another listening session for the Corps of Dreaming team's latest discernment of the values and mission of Immanuel. This will be after the worship service, in the Morningside room.

The 4th Quarter Greeter Schedule is Posted in the Family Life Center: This is a great way to welcome members and visitors.  Please consider signing up for one or more Sundays.

Giving:

The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

Local Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of laundry soap/pods, All Purpose Cleaner, and toothpaste. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

CONNECT Wednesdays

CONNECT Dinner – 5:30 pm.

A free meal for the whole family  

Connect Kids - 6:15-7:00 pm.

3 Yrs. Old-5th Grade

They will learn about Jesus, sing songs, read bible stories, do arts and crafts, play games, and more! 

Jr. High Youth - 6:15- 7:30pm.

6th- 8th Grade 

Sr. High Youth- 7:00-9:00 pm

9th-12th Grade

Calling Team Assignments:

In an effort to offer more personalized care to our church members, we have divided each member into smaller groups with one Elder and one Deacon as a resource and contact person. If you need prayer or have a question or concern, please call the Elder or Deacon that you are assigned to according to your last name.

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Bruce T

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Nate E

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

Thank you for praying for the ICRC staff and ministry team leaders.

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B, David C, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G

Kathy G, Roland H, Emily J, Barb K, Dianne K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, and Wayne S.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box”, located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, you can call and talk to Stacia, our church secretary, or you may reach out to Marcia J, the leader of our prayer team directly. 

If you would like to become a part of the ICRC Prayer Chain, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Sunday, September 22, 2024

Community is an integral part of our lives. God made us to be in community with one another and as a church we deeply value the gift of community. Yet, if you were to do a word study of the pages of Scripture, you would not find the word community used all that often. Instead, in the New Testament, especially in Acts, and the New Testament letters, a different word is used to describe the community of the early church, fellowship.

Fellowship is a word that we don't use all that often in our everyday lives, so in this series, we will be exploring what the early church meant by fellowship and discover how the gift of fellowship makes the community that we share together as a church unique and powerful. Through the fellowship of the early church, we will discover what it means that the church is, as Dietrich Bonhoeffer once described the church to be, "Christ existing as community."

Today’s Worship

Everywhere that I Go

Holy Forever

Anna O. Profession of Faith

Breathe

Scripture

Philippians 1:1-11; 4:14-16

Message

 "Interdependent Community." 

All to You

ANNOUNCEMENTS

September Mission of the Month: The City Rescue Mission of Lansing is a Christian ministry that serves Michigan's capital area, meeting the physical needs of food and shelter, and bringing those with spiritual needs the Hope that is found in Jesus Christ.

Introduction to “Seeing Jesus Together” Journals: Please join us in the Morningside room after the worship service today. The journals will be available for purchase.

CONNECT Wednesday: This Wednesday we will be serving grilled cheese, tomato soup, chips, and dump cake for dinner at 5:30 pm. After dinner the CONNECT Kids and the Jr. & Sr. High youth groups will meet. There will also be a class for adults. Please see the back of the bulletin for a complete schedule of meeting times.

Welcome Potluck: The Burcham Life Group will be participating in the All church, “Seeing Jesus Together” campaign. We will begin our time with a Welcome potluck next Sunday, September 29th, at 11:30 am. If you are not presently in a life group, please come to the potluck and check us out. We are a diverse group who loves to study, pray, and have fun together. ~ Linda B

New Members' Class: If you are interested in learning more about Immanual, please join us in the Morningside Room, next Sunday, September 29, at 11:15 am.

Mobile Food Bank: We will host another Mobile Food Bank in the parking lot on Tuesday, October 1st, from 4-6 pm. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up via our website at www.icrclansing.org.

Thanksgiving Baskets: If you would like to purchase a basket for a family in need, please sign up via our website, or in the Church Center App. The cost of each basket is $50. We will need a final commitment by next Sunday, September 29th.  Payments are due by Sunday, October 27th.  Please place your payment in the collection plate at the front of the sanctuary, or you may drop it off to the church office. Please write “Thanksgiving Baskets” on your check or envelope.

Worldwide Communion Sunday: On Sunday, October 6th, at 10:30 am, we will have a combined service with the Siloam congregation, celebrating communion together. The General Secretary of the RCA, Eddy Aleman, will be preaching the message. There will also be a potluck after the service. Please bring a dish to pass.

Corps of Dreaming: On Sunday, October 20th, we are going to be having another listening session for the Corps of Dreaming team's latest discernment of the values and mission of Immanuel. This will be after the worship service, in the Morningside room.

The 4th Quarter Greeter Schedule is Posted in the Family Life Center: This is a great way to welcome members and visitors.  Please consider signing up for one or more Sundays.

Giving:

The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

Local Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of laundry soap/pods, All Purpose Cleaner, and bleach. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

CONNECT Wednesdays

CONNECT Dinner – 5:30 pm.

A free meal for the whole family  

Connect Kids - 6:15-7:00 pm.

3 Yrs. Old-5th Grade

They will learn about Jesus, sing songs, read bible stories, do arts and crafts, play games, and more! 

Jr. High Youth - 6:15- 7:30pm.

6th- 8th Grade 

Sr. High Youth- 7:00-9:00 pm

9th-12th Grade

Calling Team Assignments:

In an effort to offer more personalized care to our church members, we have divided each member into smaller groups with one Elder and one Deacon as a resource and contact person. If you need prayer or have a question or concern, please call the Elder or Deacon that you are assigned to according to your last name.

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Bruce T

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Nate E

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

Thank you for praying for the ICRC staff and ministry team leaders.

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B, David C, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G

Kathy G, Roland H, Emily J, Barb K, Dianne K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, and Wayne S.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box”, located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, you can call and talk to Stacia, our church secretary, or you may reach out to Marcia J, the leader of our prayer team directly. 

If you would like to become a part of the ICRC Prayer Chain, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Sunday, September 15, 2024

Community is an integral part of our lives. God made us to be in community with one another and as a church we deeply value the gift of community. Yet, if you were to do a word study of the pages of Scripture, you would not find the word community used all that often. Instead, in the New Testament, especially in Acts, and the New Testament letters, a different word is used to describe the community of the early church, fellowship.

Fellowship is a word that we don't use all that often in our everyday lives, so in this series, we will be exploring what the early church meant by fellowship and discover how the gift of fellowship makes the community that we share together as a church unique and powerful. Through the fellowship of the early church, we will discover what it means that the church is, as Dietrich Bonhoeffer once described the church to be, "Christ existing as community."

Today’s Worship

He Reigns

Christ is Mine Forevermore

What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Scripture

1 John 1:1-7

Message

“Interwoven in Fellowship.”

Hosanna

September Mission of the Month: The City Rescue Mission of Lansing is a Christian ministry that serves Michigan's capital area, meeting the physical needs of food and shelter, and bringing those with spiritual needs the Hope that is found in Jesus Christ.

CONNECT Wednesdays: We begin with a free family meal at 5:30pm. After dinner the CONNECT Kids and the Jr. & Sr. High youth groups will meet. There will also be a class for adults. Please see the back of the bulletin for a complete schedule of meeting times.

Introduction to “Seeing Jesus Together” Journals: If you are interested in learning more, please join us in the Morningside room, next Sunday, September 22nd, after the worship service. The journals will be available for purchase at that time.

Welcome Potluck: The Burcham Life Group will be participating in the All church, “Seeing Jesus Together” campaign. We will begin our time with a Welcome potluck on Sunday, September 29th, after the service/ coffee time, at 11:30 am. If you are not presently in a life group, please come to the potluck and check our life group out. We are a diverse group who loves to study, pray, and have fun together.~ Linda B

New Members' Class: In the Morningside Room, Sunday, September 29, at 11:15 am. All who are interested in learning more about Immanuel are encouraged to attend.

Mobile Food Bank: We will host another Mobile Food Bank in the parking lot on Tuesday, October 1st, from 4-6 pm. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up via our website at www.icrclansing.org.

Thanksgiving Baskets: We will be providing Thanksgiving baskets to families in need again this year.  The cost of each basket is $50, and will include the following items: turkey, stuffing, potatoes, rolls, pie, and more. If you would like to purchase a basket for a family, please sign up via our website at www.icrclansing.org. We will need a final commitment by Sunday, September 29th.  Payments are due by Sunday, October 27th.  You may place your payment in the collection plate at the front of the sanctuary, or you may drop it off to the church office. Please write “Thanksgiving Baskets” on your check or envelope.

Worldwide Communion Sunday: On Sunday, October 6th, at 10:30 am, we will have a combined service with the Siloam congregation, celebrating communion together. The General Secretary of the RCA, Eddy Aleman, will be preaching the message. There will also be a potluck after the service. Please bring a dish to pass.

Corps of Dreaming: On Sunday, October 20th, we are going to be having another listening session for the Corps of Dreaming team's latest discernment of the values and mission of Immanuel. This will be after the worship service, in the Morningside room.

Giving:

The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

Local Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of laundry soap/pods, All Purpose Cleaner, and dish soap. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

CONNECT Wednesdays

(Begins September 11, 2024)

CONNECT Dinner – 5:30 pm.

A free meal for the whole family  

Connect Kids - 6:15-7:00 pm.

3 Yrs. Old-5th Grade

They will learn about Jesus, sing songs, read bible stories, do arts and crafts, play games, and more! 

Jr. High Youth - 6:15- 7:30pm.

6th- 8th Grade 

Sr. High Youth- 7:00-9:00 pm

9th-12th Grade

Calling Team Assignments:

In an effort to offer more personalized care to our church members, we have divided each member into smaller groups with one Elder and one Deacon as a resource and contact person. If you need prayer or have a question or concern, please call the Elder or Deacon that you are assigned to according to your last name.

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Bruce T

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Nate E

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

Thank you for praying for the ICRC staff and ministry team leaders.

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B, David C, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G

Kathy G, Roland H, Emily J, Barb K, Dianne K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, and Wayne S.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box”, located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, you can call and talk to Stacia, our church secretary, or you may reach out to Marcia J, the leader of our prayer team directly. 

If you would like to become a part of the ICRC Prayer Chain, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Sunday, September 8, 2024

Community is an integral part of our lives. God made us to be in community with one another and as a church we deeply value the gift of community. Yet, if you were to do a word study of the pages of Scripture, you would not find the word community used all that often. Instead, in the New Testament, especially in Acts, and the New Testament letters, a different word is used to describe the community of the early church, fellowship.

Fellowship is a word that we don't use all that often in our everyday lives, so in this series, we will be exploring what the early church meant by fellowship and discover how the gift of fellowship makes the community that we share together as a church unique and powerful. Through the fellowship of the early church, we will discover what it means that the church is, as Dietrich Bonhoeffer once described the church to be, "Christ existing as community."

Today’s Worship

O Praise Him

Hungry

How He Loves

Scripture

John 15:1-8;

1 Corinthians 10:14-17

Message

"Our Abiding, Christ’s Existing." 

Communion

Not to Us

ANNOUNCEMENTS

September Mission of the Month: The City Rescue Mission of Lansing is a Christian ministry that serves Michigan's capital area, meeting the physical needs of food and shelter, and bringing those with spiritual needs the Hope that is found in Jesus Christ.

Life Group Informational Meeting: If you  are interested in or are currently leading a Life Group, please join us in the Morningside Room, after the worship service today.

CONNECT Wednesdays: We are excited to begin our CONNECT Wednesday night program once again this Wednesday, September 11! We will begin with a free family meal at 5:30pm. After dinner the CONNECT Kids and the Jr. & Sr. High youth groups will meet. There will also be a class for adults. Please see the back of the bulletin for a complete schedule of meeting times.

If You Would Like to help serve food for the Wednesday Night CONNECT Dinners, or help clean up afterwards, please contact Jessi F, her information is in the church directory.

We also need help with the CONNECT Kids (Ages 3yrs old-5th grade) on Wednesday evenings from 6:15-7:30 pm.  If you love kids and are willing to help give them the building blocks that they need today for their faith tomorrow, please contact Katie S or the church office.

Introduction to “Seeing Jesus Together” Journals: If you are interested in learning more, please join us in the Morningside room, after the worship service, on Sunday, September 22nd. The journals will be available for purchase at that time.

New Members' Class: In the Morningside Room, Sunday, September 29, at 11:15 am. All who are interested in learning more about Immanuel are encouraged to attend.

Mobile Food Bank: We will host another Mobile Food Bank in the parking lot on Tuesday, October 1st, from 4-6 pm. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Worldwide Communion Sunday: On Sunday, October 6th, at 10:30 am, ICRC will be having a combined service with the Siloam congregation. We will celebrate communion together and the General Secretary of the RCA, Eddy Aleman will be preaching the message. There will also be a combined potluck after the service in the Family Life Center. Please plan on bringing a dish to pass and join us that day to celebrate unity and the practice of breaking bread together in remembrance of Christ’s sacrificial love and His victory over sin and death.

Giving:

 The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

Local Needs:

 Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of laundry soap/pods, All Purpose Cleaner, and dish soap. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

CONNECT Wednesdays

(Begins September 11, 2024)

CONNECT Dinner – 5:30 pm.

A free meal for the whole family  

Connect Kids - 6:15-7:00 pm.

3 Yrs. Old-5th Grade

They will learn about Jesus, sing songs, read bible stories, do arts and crafts, play games, and more! 

Jr. High Youth - 6:15- 7:30pm.

6th- 8th Grade 

Sr. High Youth- 7:00-9:00 pm

9th-12th Grade

Calling Team Assignments:

In an effort to offer more personalized care to our church members, we have divided each member into smaller groups with one Elder and one Deacon as a resource and contact person. If you need prayer or have a question or concern, please call the Elder or Deacon that you are assigned to according to your last name.

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Bruce T

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Nate E

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

Thank you for praying for the ICRC staff and ministry team leaders.

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B, David C, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G

Kathy G, Roland H, Emily J, Barb K, Dianne K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, and Wayne S.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box”, located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, you can call and talk to Stacia, our church secretary, or you may reach out to Marcia J, the leader of our prayer team directly. 

If you would like to become a part of the ICRC Prayer Chain, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Sunday, September 1, 2024

Amnesia is a serious medical condition involving significant memory loss. It is a disorienting and disheartening condition that causes confusion and forgetfulness. Amnesia can cause a person to forget who they are and where they are.

As we read through the Minor Prophets this summer, we will see that the main problem they are plagued with is the problem of identity amnesia. They forget who they are as God's people, and where they are in God's promised land. In short, they lose the plot to the story. They forget who they are and where they are in God's Story, and as a result, they turn to two common forms of sin: idolatry and injustice. They worship the wrong things, they wrong others, and in all of this, they betray God's covenant. Yet, God's faithfulness perseveres and calls them back to be the people He has called them to be.

In this series we will explore how God's redemptive story continues despite the corruption of our sin and the chaos of our world.

Today’s Worship

Days of Elijah

Take My Life and Let it Be

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

Scripture

Malachi 3:13-4:6

Message

 "The Final Word." 

Jesus is Alive

ANNOUNCEMENTS

September Mission of the Month: The City Rescue Mission of Lansing is a Christian ministry that serves Michigan's capital area, meeting the physical needs of food and shelter, and bringing those with spiritual needs the Hope that is found in Jesus Christ.

Mobile Food Bank: We will host another Mobile Food Bank in the parking lot this Saturday, September 7th, from 9-11 am. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

CONNECT Wednesdays: We are excited to begin our CONNECT Wednesday night program once again next Wednesday, September 11! We will begin with dinner at 5:30 pm, and then the CONNECT Kids and Jr. & Sr. High Youth groups will meet after dinner. Please see the back of the bulletin for a complete schedule of youth group meeting times.

Opportunities to Serve:

If You Would Like to help serve food for the Wednesday Night CONNECT Dinners, or help clean up afterwards, please contact Jessi F, her information is in the church directory.

We also need help with the CONNECT Kids (Ages 3yrs old-5th grade) on Wednesday evenings from 6:15-7:15 pm.  If you love kids and are willing to help give them the building blocks that they need today for their faith tomorrow, please contact Katie S or the church office.

Adult Class: During our Wednesday night activities there will be a class offered for adults using the video series Practicing the Way. This series is led by John Mark Comer and will teach participants how to engage with various spiritual practices as well as live a rhythm of practices that works for them through helping each participant craft their unique rule of life. This class will begin on Wednesday, September 11th at 6:30 pm.

Discipleship and Spiritual Formation Opportunities:

There will be an informational meeting about leading a Life Group next Sunday, September 8th, following the worship service, in the Morningside Room. All who are interested in or currently leading a Life Group are encouraged to attend.

A daily scripture reading, and prayer journal called, “Seeing Jesus Together”, will be available for purchase. This journal is designed to be a tool to help encourage the practice of daily Scripture reading as well as spiritual growth through prayer and journaling through intentional times of solitude, communal fellowship, and transformative worship. If you are interested in learning more there will be an introduction to the journals offered in the Morningside room on Sunday, September 22nd following the worship service.

New Members' Class: In the Morningside Room, Sunday, September 29, at 11:15 am. All who are interested in learning more about Immanuel are encouraged to attend.

Giving:

 The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

Local Needs:

 Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of shampoo & conditioner. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

CONNECT Wednesdays

(Begins September 11, 2024)

CONNECT Dinner – 5:30 pm.

A free meal for the whole family  

Connect Kids - 6:15-7:00 pm.

3 Yrs. Old-5th Grade

They will learn about Jesus, sing songs, read bible stories, do arts and crafts, play games, and more! 

Jr. High Youth - 6:15- 7:30pm.

6th- 8th Grade 

Sr. High Youth- 7:00-9:00 pm

9th-12th Grade

Calling Team Assignments:

In an effort to offer more personalized care to our church members, we have divided each member into smaller groups with one Elder and one Deacon as a resource and contact person. If you need prayer or have a question or concern, please call the Elder or Deacon that you are assigned to according to your last name.

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Bruce T

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Nate E

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

Thank you for praying for the ICRC staff and ministry team leaders.

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B, David C, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G

Kathy G, Roland H, Emily J, Barb K, Dianne K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, and Wayne S.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box”, located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, you can call and talk to Stacia, our church secretary, or you may reach out to Marcia J, the leader of our prayer team directly. 

If you would like to become a part of the ICRC Prayer Chain, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Sunday, August 25, 2024

As we read through the Minor Prophets this summer, we will see that the main problem they are plagued with is the problem of identity amnesia. They forget who they are as God's people, and where they are in God's promised land. In short, they lose the plot to the story. They forget who they are and where they are in God's Story, and as a result, they turn to two common forms of sin: idolatry and injustice. They worship the wrong things, they wrong others, and in all of this, they betray God's covenant. Yet, God's faithfulness perseveres and calls them back to be the people He has called them to be.

In this series we will explore how God's redemptive story continues despite the corruption of our sin and the chaos of our world.

Today’s Worship

You Are Good

How Great Thou Art 

Ordination and Installation of:

New Elder Bruce Ter Haar, and

Deacon Nate Erber

Be Thou My Vision

Scripture

Haggai 2:15-19;

Zechariah 8:1-13, 20-23

Message

"The Seeds We Plant."  

Today

August Mission of the Month: The Judson’s Love Clothing Center is open throughout the year to help provide clothing for school-aged children. For a referral, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

Mobile Food Bank: We will host another Mobile Food Bank in the parking lot on September 7th, from 9-11 am. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

CONNECT Wednesdays: We are excited to begin our CONNECT Wednesday night program once again on Wednesday, September 11! We will begin with dinner at 5:30 pm, and then the CONNECT Kids and Jr. & Sr. High Youth groups will meet after dinner. Please see the back of the bulletin for a complete schedule of youth group meeting times.

Opportunity to Serve: If You Would Like to help serve food for the Wednesday Night CONNECT Dinners, or help clean up afterwards, please contact the church office, or Jessi F, her information is in the church directory.

Upcoming at Immanuel: This Fall, there will be a number of discipleship and spiritual formation opportunities. The first is encouragement to participate in our small group ministry by finding a Life Group to be a part of or forming a new group if you would like. There will be an informational meeting about leading a Life Group on Sunday, September 8th following the worship service in the Morningside Room. All who are interested in or currently leading a Life Group are encouraged to attend.

Secondly, a daily scripture reading, and prayer journal called, “Seeing Jesus Together”, will be available for purchase. This journal is designed to be a tool to help encourage the practice of daily Scripture reading as well as spiritual growth through prayer and journaling. The journals are designed to encourage growth through intentional times of solitude, communal fellowship, and transformative worship. If you are interested in learning more there will be an introduction to the journals offered in the Morningside room on Sunday, September 22nd following the worship service.

During our Wednesday night activities there will be a class offered for adults using the video series Practicing the Way. This series is led by John Mark Comer and will teach participants how to engage with various spiritual practices as well as live a rhythm of practices that works for them through helping each participant craft their unique rule of life. This class will begin on Wednesday, September 11th at 6:30 pm.

Are you interested in joining the Immanuel community: There will be a New Members' Class in the Morningside room, following the worship service, on Sunday, September 29th. All who are interested in learning more about Immanuel Community Reformed Church are encouraged to attend.

Giving:

The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

Local Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of shampoo & conditioner. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

CONNECT Wednesdays

(Begins September 11, 2024)

CONNECT Dinner – 5:30 pm.

A free meal for the whole family  

Connect Kids - 6:15-7:00 pm.

3 Yrs. Old-5th Grade

They will learn about Jesus, sing songs, read bible stories, do arts and crafts, play games, and more! 

Jr. High Youth - 6:15- 7:30pm.

6th- 8th Grade 

Sr. High Youth- 7:00-9:00 pm

9th-12th Grade

Calling Team Assignments:

In an effort to offer more personalized care to our church members, we have divided each member into smaller groups with one Elder and one Deacon as a resource and contact person. If you need prayer or have a question or concern, please call the Elder or Deacon that you are assigned to according to your last name.

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Harold S

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Jessi F

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

Thank you for praying for the ICRC staff and ministry team leaders.

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B, David C, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G

Kathy G, Roland H, Emily J, Barb K, Dianne K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, and Wayne S.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box”, located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, you can call and talk to Stacia, our church secretary, or you may reach out to Marcia J, the leader of our prayer team directly. 

If you would like to become a part of the ICRC Prayer Chain, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Sunday, August 11, 2024

As we read through the Minor Prophets this summer, we will see that the main problem they are plagued with is the problem of identity amnesia. They forget who they are as God's people, and where they are in God's promised land. In short, they lose the plot to the story. They forget who they are and where they are in God's Story, and as a result, they turn to two common forms of sin: idolatry and injustice. They worship the wrong things, they wrong others, and in all of this, they betray God's covenant. Yet, God's faithfulness perseveres and calls them back to be the people He has called them to be.

In this series we will explore how God's redemptive story continues despite the corruption of our sin and the chaos of our world.

Today’s Worship

Heart of Worship

Rescue 

In Christ Alone

Scripture

Nahum 1:1-8

Message

"An Angry God: The Hope of the Universe."  

Those Who Trust

ANNOUNCEMENTS

August Mission of the Month: The Judson’s Love Clothing Center is open on scheduled Saturdays throughout the year to help provide clothing for school-aged children. Judson’s serves an average of 30 families each month except for August and September where nearly 200 families are scheduled and approximately 450 children receive back-to-school clothing! For a referral, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

Back-to-School Carnival: Immanuel, in partnership with Jus Us Kidz Childcare, will be hosting a “Back-to-School Carnival this Wednesday, August 14th. We will start dinner at 5:30 pm. We will be serving hot dogs, chips, salad, and an ice cream bar with toppings for dessert. The carnival will start at 6:00 pm. There will be games to play, a bounce house, balloons, popcorn, and an opportunity for each child that attends to receive a bag of school supplies and more! Please plan on joining us that evening for a great time with the kids, and an opportunity to take home some much needed supplies before school starts in the fall!

Back-to-School Carnival Volunteers: We will need help with set up before the carnival, check-ins, serving dinner, clean-up after dinner, running the games, making popcorn, watching the bounce house, handing out school supplies, and cleaning up after the event. If you would like to volunteer to serve at this event, please sign up on the Bulletin Board tab via our website, or in the Church Center App. Please note that the signup sheet is a general one. Jobs will be assigned to you when you arrive. Please plan on arriving about an hour early if you are able.

Filling Bags after the Service Today: We will be filling 100 bags with school supplies after the service today. If you would like to help with this, please come to Morningside Room, the first room on your right after you exit the sanctuary and go down the stairs.

New Elders and Deacons: Please look forward to the ordination and installation of our new Elder, Bruce T, and Deacon, Nate E, during the service on Sunday, August 25th. Let’s also thank God for His work through Harold S who will be rotating off from the Elders, and for Jessi F who will be rotating off from the Deacons.

Mobile Food Bank: We will host another Mobile Food Bank here in the parking lot on September 7th, from 9-11 am. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website, or in the Church Center App.

Are you interested in joining the Immanuel Community: There will be a New Members' Class in the Morningside room, following the worship service, on Sunday, September 29th. All who are interested in learning more about Immanuel Community Reformed Church are encouraged to attend.

Roof Update: The consistory has decided on a path forward regarding our need to reroof the church building. We have chosen the bid of a reputable company whose bid is $104,959. This project will significantly deplete our building fund which will be needed for further repairs and future projects. If you feel led to support this project and our ongoing building remodeling needs, we ask you to prayerfully consider giving to the building fund.

Upcoming at Immanuel:  This Fall, there will be a number of discipleship and spiritual formation opportunities. 

The first is encouragement to participate in our small group ministry by finding a Life Group to be a part of or forming a new group if you would like. There will be an informational meeting about leading a Life Group on Sunday, September 8th following the worship service in the Morningside Room. All who are interested in or currently leading a Life Group are encouraged to attend.

Secondly, a daily scripture reading, and prayer journal called, “Seeing Jesus Together”, will be available for purchase. This journal is designed to be a tool to help encourage the practice of daily Scripture reading as well as spiritual growth through prayer and journaling. The journals are designed to encourage growth through intentional times of solitude, communal fellowship, and transformative worship. If you are interested in learning more there will be an introduction to the journals offered in the Morningside room on Sunday, September 22nd following the worship service.

Last but not least during our Wednesday night activities there will be a class offered for adults using the video series Practicing the Way. This series is led by John Mark Comer and will teach participants how to engage with various spiritual practices as well as live a rhythm of practices that works for them through helping each participant craft their unique rule of life. This class will begin on Wednesday, September 11th at 6:30 pm.

 Giving: 

The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

Local Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of shampoo & conditioner, bar soap, tampons, paper towels, and toilet paper. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

Calling Team Assignments:

In an effort to offer more personalized care to our church members, we have divided each member into smaller groups with one Elder and one Deacon as a resource and contact person. If you need prayer or have a question or concern, please call the Elder or Deacon that you are assigned to according to your last name.

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Harold S

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Jessi F

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

Thank you for praying for the ICRC staff and ministry team leaders.

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B, David C, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G

Kathy G, Roland H, Emily J, Barb K, Dianne K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, and Wayne S.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box”, located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, you can call and talk to Stacia, our church secretary, or you may reach out to Marcia J, the leader of our prayer team directly. 

If you would like to become a part of the ICRC Prayer Chain, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Save the Dates:

8/25- Installation of New Elder & Deacon during the service, 10:00 am

8/27- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

8/27- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

9/01- No Nursery/ No C&W

9/03- Deacon’s Meeting, 6:00 pm

9/03- Elder’s Meeting, 6:30 pm

9/03- Consistory Meeting, 7:30 pm

9/07- Leadership Training, 9:00 am

9/07- Mobile Food Bank, 9-11 am

9/08- Worship/ Communion, 10:00am

9/08- Life Group Informational Meeting, 11:15am

9/10- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

9/10- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

9/11- CONNECT Wednesday, 5:30 pm

9/11- “Practicing the Way” Class, 6:30pm (Morningside Room )