May 10, 2020

The Approach to God

 

Pre-Service Music                    

Songs                                                 God is In Control                            -Paris

                                         Holy Spirit, You are Welcome Here   -K.W.Smith                   

Greeting

Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance and Law of God

“Hi Kids”

The Word of God

Songs                                      Hello, My Name Is                          -West

                                                    Reach out and Touch                    -No. 655

Scripture:                                          Luke 24:13-33  

Message                            “Alone Together: Radical hospitality”  

                                                     Pastor Tom Grabill       

Prayer for Blessing                           

The Response to the Word

Communion Hymn                               Table of Grace               -Hutto/Harrington               

Responsive Communion Thanksgiving

(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                                        This is Amazing Grace                -Wickham

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 Cecil 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/

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.