“Greetings from all of us at Immanuel”
Whether you are a regular attendee, or this is your first time with us, we want to make sure that you know how much we appreciate you joining us here for worship today at Immanuel Community Reformed Church. Our mission 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!
A special worship service is planned for today that you won’t want to miss! Various individuals and groups will be sharing Christmas tidings throughout the service in what we are calling a CHRISTMAS COLLAGE. This is a time to further soak up the sounds and sights of the season and to continue appreciating all of the beautiful carols this time of the year.
The Approach to God
Pre-Service Music Good King Wenceslas -Smith
Candle lighting
*Song Good Christian Men Rejoice -No. 177
Reading Isaiah 9:1-11/60:1-2
Song The First Noel -No. 179
Reading Micah 5:1-4
Piano Solo: Away in a Manger
Reading: Matthew 1:18-24
Solo: Strange Way to Save the World
*Song Angels We Have Heard on High -No. 192
Group Song Born is the King -Hillsong
Reading: Genesis 49:10-11/Hebrews 6:13-15; 19-20
Solo: Hope was Born This Night
Reading: Isaiah 49: 1-7
Piano Duet What Child is This?
Reading Psalm 79:9
*Song Jesus Left His Throne -No. 170
Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5, 62:1-5
Message: “Be Brilliant: Resurrected to Glory”
Pastor Tom
Prayer for Blessing
*Song My Jesus I Love Thee -No. 456
Piano Solo: Hallelujah Chorus
*Song Joy to the World (vs. 1,4) -No. 171
*Benediction
Postlude
M.O.M. Offering Received
Offerings may be left in the plates upfront as you leave
* Songs used by permission of CCLI #95502
ANNOUNCEMENTS
December Calling Team: Please call Sue F. or Julie L. with any special concerns or requests.
December Mission of the Month: Eve’s House is a group home for adult women and children who have experienced domestic violence. This organization provides legal services, shelter, food, and a safe place to live.
You May Contribute to Eve’s House by a Monetary Donation, or by Donating Any of These Much-Needed Items: women's underwear and bras (all sizes), kid’s underwear (all sizes), gas station gift cards, diapers (size 4 and up), baby wipes, Lysol/disinfecting wipes, bleach, box fans, twin blankets, twin sheets, or CATA bus passes and tokens. (Please note that all clothing items must be new.) There will be a box provided here at ICRC for these donations, or if you are unable to attend church but would still like to donate, please contact Carol C. and she will be more than happy to pick up from your home address.
Mission of the Month Club: We are looking to put together a group of people who are interested in finding out the needs of the missions that we support each month. By doing this, our members here at ICRC can be involved in donating more than just money, as described above re: EVE's House. Anyone interested, please contact Carol C.
Christmas Eve Service: We invite you to join us in celebrating the birth of Christ and the joy of the holiday season, this Thursday, December 24. We will hold two Christmas Eve Services that evening at 5 pm and 7 pm. You may attend the service time of your choice in person, or you may view it on Facebook. We will go live during the first service at 5 pm, it will then remain on our page for your viewing pleasure at any time that is convenient for you.
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.
Pray for Our Missionaries
Pray for those supported by ICRC, as well as those in our church family that are out there in the mission field Please pray for their strength, protection, and perseverance. Please also pray for open doors, open hearts, and for God’s word to spread rapidly and freely throughout the nations!
To hear more prayer request from ICRC, please call 321-2495, extension 191, or if you have a personal prayer request, please contact Marcia J. You may also call the church office at 321-2495, extension 200, or you may submit a prayer request on our website at www.icrclansing.org.
Save the Dates
January 3- Youth Group Sub Sale Begins
January 6- Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group
January 12- Painting with Sandi
January 12- Men’s Study
January 13- Sr. & Jr. High Youth Group
January 14- Prayer Team Meeting