February 23, 2020

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music                                 

*Songs                                        This is Amazing Grace                                    -Wickhom

                                                         Oh Praise Him                                             -Crowder

*Congregational Greeting

Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance and Law of God

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

The Word of God

*Songs                       They’ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love                  -No. 677

Scripture:                          3 John:5-6, 8; Hebrews 13:2; Genesis 18:1-2, 10; Luke 14:12-14

Message                                     “Welcoming the Stranger

Prayer for Blessing                              Pastor Tom      

The Response to the Word

Moment for Ministry

Offering                                          

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

Offertory Prayers

*Song                                            How Great Thou Art                                            -No. 2

*Benediction                           

 Postlude                                   

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Pray for Our Pastor:  Please join us in room seven 10 minutes before each service to pray for our pastor and for his message to touch the hearts of those listening.

February Calling Team:  Please call Marcia Jackson (663-7441) or Jennifer Blanck (763-4545) with any special concerns or requests.

February Mission of the Month: Lansing Christian Services.  Today is the last day to contribute to this worthy cause.

The Flowers Today:  Have been placed by Dean and Marcia J in honor of Marcia’s sister, Jayne W, who went home to heaven on 2/26/2019.

Family Game Night:  Please join us for a Family Game night next 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!

Easter Egg Candy Donations:  On Saturday, April 11, we will be hosting a community Easter Egg Hunt here at ICRC.  We are asking for candy donations to fill the plastic eggs for this event.  If you are able to donate a bag or two of wrapped candy, please bring it to the church office at your earliest convenience.  We will be accepting donations until Sunday, April 5. 

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

 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

                                         March 22- No Sunday School

                                    March 24- Leadership Team Meeting

                             March 24- Painting with Sandi

                                                  March 24- Men’s Study