“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!
Pastor Tom will be leading our study today in Isaiah 7:1-17, teaching us that God prepared for the first Advent long before the first Christmas. The ancient prophets foretold the details in a way that makes it impossible to believe anything other than Jesus is the Christ, Immanuel, God with us. The disciples verified all that was foretold about Him from old, and as we reflect on Old Testament prophecies and eyewitness testimony we will no longer be considered ignorant on all matters of salvation, but instead we will be brilliant, gospel lights holding up the truth in the midst of the darkness all around.
The Approach to God
Pre-Service Music Jesus Loves Me -Joel Raney
*Songs Come to Us -Walton
Prayer of Confession
Words of Assurance and Law of God
Kids
The Word of God
*Songs Of the Father’s Love Begotten -No. 172
O Come, O Come Emmanuel -No. 169
Scripture:
Message: "Isaiah 7: 1-17"
Pastor Tom
Prayer for Blessing
The Response to the Word
*Song My Soul Magnifies the Lord -Tomlin/Carson
*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 the last day to contribute to this very worthy cause.
We Want You to be Ready to Meet the New Pastoral Candidate: Next Sunday, December 6, our pastoral candidate, Pastor Matt, will be here with us to preach the Sunday sermon at 10 am. Following the service, we will dedicate a half an hour to a Q & A time where you will have the opportunity to ask questions and get to know him better. Please watch your weekly email this week for more information. There be a Zoom link shared if you choose to join in that way.
Prayer Request from Sara A: Last Sunday evening, Francisco’s mom, my mother in law, passed away unexpectedly. Please be praying for him, his family, and me as well as I support and walk him through this very difficult time.
Fellowship Team: Please remember to pick up your “Card Making” kits in the Consistory room today after the service. The completed cards should then be returned to the Consistory room by Sunday, December 6.
Please Remember that ICRC’s Prayer Team is Praying WITH You and FOR You: Please note that because of the holidays, the Prayer Team will be meeting on the first and third Thursdays in December instead of the second and fourth. We will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the choir room. We would love if you could join us to pray for our world, our community, and our church family. If you would like to join us on Zoom instead meeting in person, please contact Stacia in the office (517) 321-2495, or you can send an email to office@icrclansing.org, and a she will send you the link.
Siloam Christian Church: Please be praying for their ministry to continue growing, for faithfulness in their work, for an identity rooted deeply in the gospel, and for the fruit of God’s kingdom,
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 7- Spiritual Growth Meeting
December 8- Deacon’s Meeting
December 8- Painting with Sandi
December 8- Men’s Study
December 9- Jr. High Youth
December 13- Congregational Meeting
December 16- Jr. High Christmas Party
December 17- Prayer Group Meeting