Sunday, November 15, 2020
“Greetings from all of us at Immanuel
Whether you are a regular attendee, or this is your first time with us, we wanted to make sure that you know how much we appreciate you joining us here for worship today at Immanuel Community Reformed Church. Our mission here at ICRC is “Going into the community, imitating Christ, by feeding body and soul”. Our 4 core values are: nurturing children and youth, doing acts of service, responding to real needs in the community, and welcoming the stranger. Our hope is that we have established an atmosphere where all feel welcome here and are able to engage all that God is, with all that we are!
This week and next, we will continue learning about God's will. When we live in God's will, we find clarity, confidence, and peace, when everything around us is confusing. From three short verses in Paul's first letter to the church in Thessalonica, we learn a simple formula for excelling in all of God’s desires. This morning we will focus on JOY!
The Approach to God
Pre-Service Music Song from a Secret Garden -McDonald/Raney
*Songs Put Your Hand in the Hand -MacClellan
Prayer of Confession
Words of Assurance and Law of God
Kids
The Word of God
*Songs How Deep the Father's Love for Us -Townend
Raise A Hallelujah -Bethel
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17
Message: "God’s Will: Pray Continually"
Pastor Tom
Prayer for Blessing
The Response to the Word
M.O.M. Offering Received
Offering
*Doxology
*Song Earth to God -Rich
*Benediction
Postlude
Offering
The ongoing ministry of the church relies on the generous giving of its members. At this time, we will not be passing the offering plates during the service. Instead, you may place your offerings in the plates located on the stage at the front of the sanctuary immediately following the service.
* Songs used by permission of CCLI #95502
ANNOUNCEMENTS
November Calling Team: Please call Rick H or Sandy C with any special concerns or requests.
November Mission of the Month: The Salvation Army’s ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Today is our Mission of the Month Collection for this very worthy cause.
Flowers are Provided By: Julie L, in celebration of her mom, Beverly Leyrer’s birthday! Today we celebrate the memories of a life that was so beautifully lived and a heart that is so deeply loved.
CWS CROP Hunger Walk: Praise God! We were able to raise $2,906.78 for CROP this year! Please start praying for next year’s CROP Hunger Walk now because who knows what God has in store for us then! Thank you to all who donated to this very important mission helping to end hunger and poverty one step at a time.
Please Remember that ICRC’s Prayer Team is Praying WITH You and FOR You on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays Each Month, and Every Day in Between: If you have a prayer request, please contact Marcia J, or you can call the church office at 321-2495, extension 200, and leave a message. You may also submit a prayer request on our website www.icrclansing.org
Christmas Eve Service: A survey has been sent out to the congregation via email regarding adding a 2nd Christmas Eve service this year to accommodate social distancing. The Consistory is asking you to respond to this survey before November 17, 2020. Thank you in advance for doing so, we are so grateful for your input.
Staff Holiday Gifts: Can be made until Sunday, December 13th. Please enclose your gift in an envelope and/or memo your check labeled “Staff Gift”. (Be sure to include your envelope number for contribution credit.) You may then drop the gift envelope into one of the collection plates, or hand it to a deacon. The deacons will divide the funds among the staff for their annual holiday gifts from the ICRC congregation. If you have any questions, please contact one of the deacons.
Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:
Staff: Pastor Tom G, Joey S, Darla L, Stacia W
Consistory: Carrie B, Sandy C, Eric C, Sue F, Rick H, Marcia J, Mike J, Julie L, and our ministry teams
Friends with Health Concerns
Mark and June B, John B, Joe C,
Howard J. C, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,
Roland H and other Parkinson’s sufferers,
Jim P, Marian P, James S, Sandi S, and Joy V for continued health concerns.
To Hear More Prayer Request from ICRC, please call 321-2495, extension 191.
If you need prayer, please contact Marcia Jackson at 663-7441. You may also call the church office at 321-2495, extension 200, or you can submit a prayer request on our website at www.icrclansing.org.
Save the Dates
November 24- Painting with Sandi
November 24- Men’s Study
November 25- No Jr. High Youth, Thanksgiving Break
November 29- Sr. High Youth Group
December 1- Elder’s Meeting
December 2- Jr. High Youth Group