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 we 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.
The Approach to God
Pre-Service Music A Song of Thanksgiving -Willhelmi
*Songs Cares Chorus -Willard
I Need You More -Colley/Haynes
Raise a Hallelujah -Helsers/Stevens
Prayer of Confession
Words of Assurance and Law of God
Kids
The Word of God
*Songs All Things Possible -Schultz
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Message: "God’s Will: Give Thanks"
Pastor Tom
Prayer for Blessing
The Response to the Word
Moment for Ministry
Offering
*Doxology
*Song All Creatures/Sing Alleluia -Byrd/Hindalong
*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. The Salvation Army provides services such as: Help with Christmas gifts, disaster relief, homeless shelters, food pantries, alcohol and drug rehabilitation, spiritual healing, job training, veterans services, after school programs, life skills to escape poverty, services for the aging, help for domestic abuse victims, summer camps for the kids, and much more!
Flowers are Provided By: Marcia J with a thankful heart for so many blessings!
Thanksgiving Baskets: Today is the day! If you have volunteered to help assemble and/or deliver Thanksgiving baskets this year, please join us in the Family Life Center after the service this morning. All help is welcomed and appreciated, even if you didn’t have the chance to sign up.
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: We are currently praying over each family in the ICRC Phone Directory. In 2 Thessalonians 1:11, it says, “With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of His calling, and that by His power He may bring to fruition your every desire for goodness and your every deed prompted by faith.”
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. 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
December 1- Elder’s Meeting
December 2- Jr. High Youth Group
December 3- Prayer Team Meeting
December 5- Fellowship Meeting
December 7- Spiritual Growth Meeting
December 8- Deacon’s Meeting
December 8- Painting with Sandi
December 8- Men’s Study
December 9- Jr. High Youth