June 08, 2025

Immanuel

Community Reformed Church

TODAY’S WORSHIP:

O Praise Him

How Great Thou Art

God With Us

Scripture

Matthew 7:7-11

Message

“Ask, Seek, Knock”

Communion

Goodness Of God


ANNOUNCEMENTS

EXCITING NEWS! IMMANUEL HAS A NEW BULLETIN AND WEEKLY EMAIL!

We’ve updated our bulletin and are going digital with connection requests. Paper Connect Cards will no longer be available in the pews. Instead, simply scan the QR code on the front of the bulletin to fill out a connection form. Immanuel’s Weekly Email, Immanuel’s Weekly Word has a fresh look! It’s now easier than ever to view, share, or save right to your phone. Although it’s designed in Canva, you don’t need an account to open or enjoy it!


Today, we will be having a Listening Session following the worship service to hear your feedback on the latest vision report from the Corps of Dreaming. We will also be hosting a Listening Session through Zoom on Monday, June 16, at 6:30PM for those unable to attend the June 8th session. You can sign up for the Zoom session on our website.


Alpha Night on Thursday, June 12, at 6:00 PM. ! Please register on our website.


MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

Summer Basketball Camp is happening Monday, June 23 to Friday, June 27, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM for

children ages 5-7. It’s going to be a fun week of basketball, friends, and good times!


LOCAL NEEDS

The June Mission of the Month is Compassion International.

Compassion International helps children living in poverty and empower them to create brighter futures for themselves, their families, their communities and the world. When you sponsor a child, you help break the cycle of poverty by providing access to education, health care and basic necessities.


Mobile Food Bank:

Our next mobile food bank will be on Tuesday, July 1, from 4-6PM.

GIVING

The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also give online by scanning the QR code or by visiting our website.

Friends with Health Concerns:

John B, June B, Mark B, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Nancy F, Sandy F, John F, Carol G, Kathy G, Roland H, Diane K, Barb K, Dave N, Marcia N, Yvonne N, Wayne S

Prayer Requests:

If you have a prayer request, you’re welcome to place it in the Prayer Box located near the mailboxes just outside the sanctuary. You can also contact the church office or reach out directly to Marcia J., our Prayer Team Leader, at (517) 930–4957.

Life Groups:

Life Groups meet to grow in faith, pray, serve, and support each other. If you'd like to join a Life Group, please email Bruce at bterhaar@comcast.net.

Wednesday Night Discipleship:

Jr. High Youth (6th – 8th Grade): 6:15-7:30 pm

Sr. High Youth (9th – 12th Grade): 7:00-9:00 pm

June 01, 2025

IMMANUEL

COMMUNITY REFORMED CHURCH


Today’s Worship:

Graves Into Gardens

What A Friend We Have In Jesus

Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me

Scripture

Matthew 7:1-6

Message

“Judging by the Plank in Your Own Eye”

Holy Forever


ANNOUNCEMENTS

EXCITING NEWS! IMMANUEL HAS A NEW BULLETIN!

We’ve updated our bulletin and are going digital with connection requests. Paper Connect Cards will no longer be available in the pews. Instead, simply scan the QR code on the front of the bulletin to fill out a connection form.


Alpha Night on Thursday, June 5, at 6:00 PM. Please register on our website.


On Sunday, June 8, we will be having a Listening Session following the worship service to hear your feedback on the latest vision report from the Corps of Dreaming. We will also be hosting a Listening Session through Zoom on Monday, June 16, at 6:30PM for those unable to attend the June 8th session. You can sign up for the Zoom session on our website.


Join us for a Congregational Meeting today, immediately following the Worship Service in the sanctuary today. This meeting is an opportunity to receive ministry updates, review the FY2025-26 budget recently approved by the consistory, as well as elect new consistory members.

ELDER AND DEACON NOMINATIONS

Those nominated for the roles are:

Elder Nominees:

Kandy Hannula

Kelly Johnson

Deacon Nominees:

Fred Blanck

David Boruta

Joe Chahine

Joe Ernst

Please be in prayer for them as well as the church.


LOCAL NEEDS

The June Mission of the Month is Compassion International.

Compassion International helps children living in poverty and empower

them to create brighter futures for themselves, their families, their

communities and the world. When you sponsor a child, you help break

the cycle of poverty by providing access to education, health care and

basic necessities.

Mobile Food Bank:

Our next mobile food bank will be on Tuesday, July 1, from 4-6PM.

If you'd like to volunteer, please sign up on our website.

GIVING

The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary.

You may also give online at www.icrclansing.org.

Friends with Health Concerns:

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

G, Kathy G, Roland H, Diane K, Barb K, Dave N, Marcia N, Yvonne N, Wayne S

Prayer Requests:

If you have a prayer request, you’re welcome to place it in the Prayer Box

located near the mailboxes just outside the sanctuary. You can also contact the

church office or reach out directly to Marcia J., our Prayer Team Leader, at (517)

930–4957.

Calling Team Assignments:

If you’re in need of prayer or have a question or concern, please contact the Elder or Deacon

assigned to you based on your last name.

A-D:

Janet VanWieren(E) - (517) 896-9769

Fred Hannula (D) - (517) 256-5566

E-H:

Bruce Ter Haar (E) - (517) 898-7306

Sally Kapenga (D) - (517) 775-1794

J-P:

Dave South (E) - (517) 483-3968

Kerri Miller (D) - (517) 927-9209

R-W:

Matt Oudsema (E) - (517) 485-3842

Nate Erber (D) - (734) 308-7919

Life Groups:

Life Groups meet to grow in faith, pray, serve, and support each other. If you'd

like to join a Life Group, please email Bruce at bterhaar@comcast.net.

Wednesday Night Discipleship:

Jr. High Youth (6th – 8th Grade): 6:15-7:30 pm

Sr. High Youth (9th – 12th Grade): 7:00-9:00 pm


May 25, 2025

Immanuel Community Reformed Church

Going into our community, imitating Christ, by feeding body and soul.

Today’s Worship:

He’s Got The Whole World / How Great is Our God

Firm Foundation

Seek Ye First

Scripture

Matthew 6:25-34

Message

Lord I Need You

ANNOUNCEMENTS

This Memorial Day, (Monday, May 26) we honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to our country. We lift up their families in prayer and thank God for their courage and sacrifice.

Alpha Night on Thursday, May 29, at 6:00 PM! Please register on our website.


Join us for a Congregational Meeting on Sunday, June 1, immediately following the Worship Service in the sanctuary. This meeting will be an opportunity to receive ministry updates, review the FY2025-26 budget recently approved by the consistory, as well as elect new consistory members. The 2025–2026 ICRC Budget is in your church mailbox. Take a look before we talk about it at the Congregational Meeting. 

Elder and Deacon Nominations
Those nominated for the roles are:

Elder Nominees:

  • Kandy Hannula

  • Kelly Johnson

Deacon Nominees:

  • Fred Blanck

  • David Boruta

  • Joe Chahine

  • Joe Ernst

Please be in prayer for them as well as the church.

 

 

Children’s Worship:

Our Children’s Worship will resume, Sunday, June 1, during the service.


LOCAL NEEDS

The May Mission of the Month is The Gideons International.

The Gideons International is an Association of Christian business and professional men and their wives dedicated to telling people about Jesus through associating together for service, sharing personal testimony, and by providing Bibles and New Testaments. We are often recognized for our work with hotels.

Mobile Food Bank:

Our next mobile food bank will be on Saturday, June 7, from 9–11 AM. If you'd like to volunteer, please sign up on our website.

 

GIVING

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

   Friends with Health Concerns:

John B, June B, Mark B, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Nancy F, Sandy F, John F, Carol G, Kathy G, Roland H, Diane K, Barb K, Dave N, Marcia N, Yvonne N, Wayne S  

Life Groups:

Life Groups meet to grow in faith, pray, serve, and support each other. If you'd like to join a Life Group, please email Bruce at bterhaar@comcast.net.

Prayer Requests:
If you have a prayer request, you’re welcome to place it in the Prayer Box located near the mailboxes just outside the sanctuary. You can also contact the church office or reach out directly to Marcia J., our Prayer Team Leader, at (517) 930–4957.

Wednesday Night Discipleship:

Jr. High Youth (6th – 8th Grade):  6:15-7:30 pm

Sr. High Youth (9th – 12th Grade): 7:00-9:00 pm