The Approach to God
Pre-Service Music Shine Jesus Shine -Shackley
*Songs Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus -No. 616
Prayer of Confession
Words of Assurance and Law of God
Kids
The Word of God
*Songs Above All -LeBlanc/Baloche
I’m Forever Grateful -Altrogge
Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-8
Message: "We are Cursed and We are Blessed"
Pastor Sam Eldersveld
Prayer for Blessing
The Response to the Word
Ordination and Installation of New Elders and Deacons
Offering
*Song We Believe -Newsboys
Benediction
Postlude
* Songs used by permission of CCLI #95502
ANNOUNCEMENTS
September Calling Team: Please call Mike J or Carrie B with any special concerns or requests.
September Mission of the Month: “No Senior Without a Christmas”. This year TRIAD will fill 400 boxes with household supplies, non-perishable food, and holiday cheer. The boxes are delivered to needy, older adults living in the tri-county region of Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton counties. Each box is delivered by uniformed public safety personnel, including law enforcement and fire personnel. This beloved event is only possible through the generous support of local businesses, organizations, and community members. Each year, TRIAD raises about $25,000 to ensure that each box is filled with meaningful and useful items. Each box costs about $72, with certain items costing as little as $1. Every donated dollar helps to make a local senior citizen’s holiday a little brighter!
Ordination and Installation of Elders and Deacons - The transition of leadership will also take place on Sunday, September 13, during the morning worship service. Mike J and Sue F will be installed as elders, while Eric C and Sandy C will be installed and deacons. Sandy C will also be ordained as a deacon.
September Communion - In light of the extra parts of worship scheduled to take place during the worship service on September 13 the consistory has scheduled communion to take place on September 20, one week later. We will once again use pre-packaged communion kits as another step toward keeping everyone safe.
Please Continue to Pray for the Search Process and Our Future Pastor: Specific prayer requests:
· The Holy Spirit will lead applicants to apply
· Our future pastor is prepared and/or being prepared
· Our future pastor's life ministry aligns with our mission, vision & values
· Our future pastor yearns to lead ICRC to fulfill God's preferred future
· Search Team remains healthy and productive
Consistory Updates: For those planning to join us indoors please read over and be familiar with the following protocol for gathering indoors for services:
If you are experiencing any Covid-19 like symptoms, please stay home.
We ask that anyone coming to the service wear a mask into the building. You will enter through the lobby, where there will be a greeter and a sanitizing station. The greeter will help you with the red or green sticker indicating whether or not you are comfortable with people contact. Paper masks will also be available at this station as well. We ask that you keep your mask on as you enter and are seated.
Special accommodations will be made for anyone who has a medical reason that will not allow them to wear a mask.
The Choir Room will be available for anyone in need of additional distancing.
Greeters will help direct you inside and ushers to help seat you 6 feet apart. Everyone will enter through the back of the sanctuary and be guided to a seat. We will be seating the “greens” towards the front and the “reds” towards the rear. Once seated if you choose you may remove your mask provided you are keeping the appropriate distancing. However, we are asking that if you choose to sing please have your mask on for that. For the time of welcoming/greeting please stay in your place and use a smile and a wave in place of a hug and a handshake.
At the end of the service we will dismiss by rows from the front to the back. Please exit through the doors at the front of the sanctuary and continue out to the parking lot. Wear your mask through the exit process and be patient and allow time for others to exit without crowding the lobby. Once you are outside if you choose to fellowship with others, please be safe and compassionate to others needs and concerns.
We look forward to taking another step toward normalcy with your help! We welcome any feedback and comments you might have as we try to chart a path in these new waters.
Thanksgiving Basket Sign-up- We are partnering with Christian Services once again this year to provide Thanksgiving Baskets to our community. The baskets will provide groceries for a family to prepare a complete Thanksgiving meal. If you would like to purchase a basket for a family in need this Thanksgiving, please sign either online at: https://icrclansing.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/525713. Or, you may sign-up on the sheet posted on the bulletin board in the Narthex.
The cost of each basket is $40. Please note that you can choose to purchase more than one. You may make your payments by mailing them directly to the church office located at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906, or you may place them in the collection plate during the Sunday service times.
Please place your payments in an envelope labeled, "Thanksgiving Baskets", or if you are writing a check, you may write this in the memo line. The deadline to sign up is Sunday, October 4, payments are due at this time. The baskets will be distributed to the community on Sunday, November 22.
Thank You for Your Continued Tithes and Offerings: The ongoing ministry of the church relies on the generous giving of its members. If you are unable to join us in person, 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 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.
Give, Change the World
44th Annual
Greater Lansing
CROP Hunger Walk
Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty
In 2020:
~ Everything old is “new again.”
~ We are having a virtual CROP Walk.
~ What can ICRC do?
1. In October, CWS (Church World Services) will be our Mission of the Month.
2. All money donated by cash or check will be funneled to CWS/ CROP.
3. ALL CHECKS MUST BE MADE OUT TO ICRC, whether from member or donor, for this year because of conditions. Please designate CWS/ CROP in the note area.
4. End of collection will be October 25, 2020.
5. This total collection will be delivered by Marcia Jackson to the “Harvest” for CROP on November 10, 2020.
Any Questions? Call Marcia Jackson at (517) 663-7441
Online Registration and donations can also be made at www.crophungerwalk.org/lansingmi, we are registered as Lansing Immanuel Community Reformed!
Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers,
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
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.
Save the Dates
September 22- Painting with Sandi
September 22- Men’s Study
September 23- Jr. High Youth Group
September 24- Prayer Meeting
September 27- Senior High Youth Group
September 30- Jr. High Youth Group
October 4- Senior High Youth Group