February 16, 2020

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music                                 

*Songs                                                  Hosanna                                                   -Baloche

                                              The God of Abraham Praise                                    -No. 332

*Congregational Greeting

Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance and Law of God

Kid’s Bells                              A Wonderful Grace of Jesus                                  -No. 114

(Children age 3-2nd grade released to Children & Worship)

The Word of God

*Songs                                            Let Them See You                                             -Weeks

Scripture:                               James 2:14-26; John 13:1-17

Message                                     “Doing Acts of Service”

Prayer for Blessing                              Pastor Tom        

 The Response to the Word

M.O.M. Offering Received

Offering                                          

*Doxology                      Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow                  -No. 382

Offertory Prayers

*Song                                            You Never Let Go                                            -Redman

*Benediction                           

 Postlude                                   

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

February Calling Team:  Please call Marcia J or Jennifer B with any special concerns or requests.

February Mission of the Month: Lansing Christian Services.

The Flowers Today:  Have been placed by Fred and Kandy H in celebration of Kristine H’s birthday.

Backpack Ministry:  We will be filling backpacks for Cumberland today. If you are available to help with this ministry, please come downstairs to the food pantry immediately following the service.

New Members Class:  Will be in the library following the morning service at 11:30 am.  If you are new to Immanuel or if you have attended for a while but have not yet become a member, come and learn more about what excites us, how we operate, and how you fit into the big picture!

Sr. High Lock-In:  There will be a lock-in here at church for the Senior High Youth Group on Friday, February 21- Saturday, February 22, from 8 pm-8 am.  Each student should bring a 2 liter of pop, a snack to share, and a friend.

Dinner and a Movie Night:   The Burcham Small group is hosting a dinner and a movie night this Saturday, February 22.    We will be serving pizza, salad, and dessert for dinner in the FLC at 5:30 pm. We will then head up to the sanctuary afterwards to watch the movie “Breakthrough.”  Childcare will be provided.

Family Game Night:  Please join us for a Family Game night on Saturday, March 7, at 6:30 pm. This event is for ages 12 and up.  If you would like to participate, please write your name on the sign-up sheet in the FLC, as well as what game you would like to bring with you, and what snack you would like to bring to share. Please note, you do not have to bring a game or a snack to participate, we really just want to see you here having fun!

Siloam Christian Church Please pray for their ministry to continue growing!

Our Leaders Covet Your Fervent Prayer

Pastor Tom Grabill, Immanuel leadership, and our ministry teams

   Friends with Health Concerns

  Gary A, Vicki B., Mark B, John B, Joe C,

    Howard J. C, Sandy F, Carol G,

    Ronda , Roland H and other Parkinson’s sufferers,

Julie L, Marian P, Sandi S,

and Joy V for continued healing.

Save the Dates

 February 25- Painting with Sandi

                                                February 25- Men’s Study

                    March 1- John Messer Preaching (First Sunday of Lent)

                                            March 3- Consistory Meeting

                                           March 7- Family Game Night

                      March 8- Communion Service (Second Sunday of Lent)

                           March 10- Painting with Sandi

                                                March 10- Men’s Study

                                         March 13-15- Sr. High Genesis

                                    March 17- Spiritual Growth Meeting