February 9, 2020

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music                              Near the Cross                                              -Smith

                                                        Fairest Lord Jesus                                            -Ijames  

*Songs                                             10,000 Reasons                                             -Redman

*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                                              Help Me Find It                           -Sidewalk Prophets

                                                  Take My Life and Let It Be                   -Havergal/ Malan

Scripture:                                     

Message                            “Responding to Real Needs in Our Community”

Prayer for Blessing                              Pastor Tom        

 

The Response to the Word

Offering                                          

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

Offertory Prayers

*Song                                       Stand up, Stand up for Jesus                                 -No. 616

*Benediction                           

 Postlude                                    This Is My Fathers World                                -Shackley.

 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 Marian P in memory of loved ones.    

New Members Class:  Will be in the choir room (# 12) 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!

Cupid Carnival: This Wednesday, February 12, we will be serving pizza, salad, and dessert at 5:30 pm.  The kids will then enjoy a Cupid Carnival in the Family Life Center starting at 6:15 pm. 

Outreach Ministry Team Meeting: Thursday, February 13, at 6:30 pm. Anyone who is interested in getting involved in our outreach programs is encouraged to attend.

Deacon and Elder Nomination Ballots: If you are a member here at ICRC, a nomination ballot for a new deacon and elder was placed in your mailbox here at church.  Please prayerfully consider somebody that you would like to nominate for these positions, fill out your ballot, and then place it in the blue ballot box on the table next to the mailboxes. 

Dinner and a Movie Night:   The Burcham Small group is hosting a dinner and a movie night next 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 “Paul.”  Childcare will be provided.

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 18- Fellowship Meeting

                             February 19- Backpack Deliveries to Cumberland

                                          February 21- Sr. High Lock-In

                                     February 22- Dinner and a Movie Night

                                         February 25- Painting with Sandi

                                               February 25- Men’s Study

                                            March 3- Consistory Meeting