May 17, 2020

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music                              

Songs                                         How Firm a Foundation                       -a True Believer

Greeting

Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance and Law of God

“Hi Kids”

The Word of God

 Song                                                All My Hope                                      -Crowder/Cash

 Scripture:                                         Luke 24:13-33 

Message                         “Alone Together: The Power of Presence”  

                                                     Pastor Tom Grabill       

Prayer for Blessing                            

The Response to the Word

(Since we are separated, offerings can be sent through our website or USPS)

“You can’t take it with you, but you can send it on ahead!” R. Alcorn

*Song                                          My Hope is in You                                               -Shust

Benediction                                    

Postlude                     

 * Hymns projected by permission of CCLI #95502

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

May Calling Team:  Please call David S or Carrie B with any special concerns or requests.

May Mission of the Month: Michigan Missions (We Walk by Faith Not by Site), is a site that has slowly evolved for adults and youth in outreach mission work and a place to fellowship.  It is located in Alger, Mi, right in the heart of a community in need.  This mission is supported by our very own Cecile and Liz S.  For more detailed information, please see the Mission of the Month Page in our May 2020 newsletter.

Join Us from Home via Facebook Live at 10:00 am.: https://www.facebook.com/ICRCLansing/

Transition Sunday:  On Sunday, June 7, we would like to recognize all of our children and young adults that will be either graduating, or transitioning into another phase of their lives. This includes:  College graduates, high school Graduates, transition from middle school to high school, elementary school to middle school, and Children and Worship graduates.  We are currently compiling a list of  youth that we would like to recognize, but just to be sure that we don’t miss anybody, please email Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com if you have a student that fits into any of these categories.

The Following Names Have Been Approved by Consistory:  after prayerful consideration of the nominations submitted for the offices of Elder and Deacon: 

 

For Elder - Mike Johnson, Sue Feenstra and Joe Chahine

For Deacon - Fred Hannula, Eric Carlson and Sandy Carey

 

On Sunday, May 31, we will draw names to see which two elders and which two deacons will replace those whose term is ending. Please be in prayer over this process and for these candidates as they are considered for office. 

Thank You for Your Continued Tithes and Offerings:  The ongoing ministry of the church relies on the generous giving of its members. Even though we won’t be gathering at the church building you may submit your tithes and offerings online via our website at, www.icrclansing.org, and then click on “Giving” at the top of the page, or you may mail them directly to our office at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the church office at (517) 321-2495.

If You Need to Speak with Pastor Tom:  He can be contacted either by phone call or text at (616) 610-7454.  You may also reach him via email at tom.grabill@gmail.com.

Siloam Christian Church Please pray for our partner church as they too adjust to remote ministry and that their ministry to the local Nepali community will continue growing!

The Following Names Have Been Approved by Consistory:  after prayerful consideration of the nominations submitted for the offices of Elder and Deacon: 

 For Elder - Mike Johnson, Sue F and Joe C

For Deacon - Fred H, Eric C and Sandy C

 On Sunday, May 31, we will draw names to see which two elders and which two deacons will replace those whose term is ending. Please be in prayer over this process and for these candidates as they are considered for office. 

 Thank You for Your Continued Tithes and Offerings:  The ongoing ministry of the church relies on the generous giving of its members. Even though we won’t be gathering at the church building you may submit your tithes and offerings online via our website at, www.icrclansing.org, and then click on “Giving” at the top of the page, or you may mail them directly to our office at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the church office at (517) 321-2495.

If You Need to Speak with Pastor Tom:  He can be contacted by email at tom.grabill@gmail.com.

Siloam Christian Church Please pray for our partner church as they too adjust to remote ministry and that their ministry to the local Nepali community will continue growing!

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers, especially in these continuing uncertain times. The staff and Consistory continue to keep up with the most recent developments and are making decisions continually to make sure we stay connected and on pace to accomplish our seven-year vision.

Staff: Pastor Tom G, Joey S, Darla L, Stacia W

Consistory: Dave S, Marcia J, Rick H, Tod V, Brian W, Julie L, Carrie Band Jennifer B, and our ministry teams

             Friends with Health Concerns

Gary A, 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 healing.

Please keep praying for the world’s medical people and first responders in the midst of treating others, those in research who are working tirelessly to find a vaccine and the governmental leaders for wisdom as they make decisions.