Today Pastor Andy will be leading our study on the Belhar Confession, teaching us that forgiveness and reconciliation are part of the Christian vocabulary, but it is so much harder to live out than it is to say! We will be looking at Joseph and the hard-spiritual work he had to do to reconcile with his brothers. We will see how purpose, grieving and forgiveness can help us reconcile
The Approach to God
Pre-Service Music Blessed Assurance -Shackley
*Songs Holy, Holy, Holy -Heber/Dykes
Prayer of Confession
Words of Assurance and Law of God
Kids
The Word of God
*Songs Holy Spirit -Torwalt
Scripture: Genesis 45:1-11
Message: "The Hard Work of Reconciliation"
Pastor Andy Bossardet
Prayer for Blessing
The Response to the Word
M.O.M. CROP Hunger Walk Video
*Song His Mercy is More -Boswell/Papa
*Benediction
Postlude
Offering
(You may submit your tithes and offerings online via our website at, www.icrclansing.org. Please click on “Giving” at the top of the page. You may also mail it 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)
* Songs used by permission of CCLI #95502
ANNOUNCEMENTS
October Calling Team: Please call Marcia J or Eric C with any special concerns or requests.
October Mission of the Month: CWS believes, “Everyone should be able to put food on their table, everyone should be able to have a nutritious diet, everyone should have enough water to meet their basic needs, and that everyone should have the chance to earn a living.” Please consider donating to this mission by:
· placing a check in the offering plate after the Sunday services.
· mailing a check to the church office at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing, 48906
· or by donating online at www.crophungerwalk.org/lansingmi, we are registered as Lansing Immanuel Community Reformed!
Checks should be made out to ICRC, designating CWS/ CROP in the memo area. Please also include your envelope number if you would like this donation recorded on your end-of-the-year tithing statement.
CWS CROP Hunger Walk Fun Fact: The average American spends over $100 a month on specialty coffee, but for $90, you can equip a farmer in the Dominican Republic with a resilient coffee crop. That is stable income for a thriving livelihood!
Community Trunk or Treat: We are excited to be hosting a community “Trunk or Treat” on Wednesday, October 28, from 6:00-7:30 pm.! To make this happen, we need lots of volunteers! Are you willing to decorate your vehicle and bring a bag of candy to pass out to the kids in our parking lot? If so, please contact Joey S or Carol C to let them know.
Thanksgiving Baskets: Today is the last day to sign up to donate a Thanksgiving basket for a family in need in our community. Payments are due today as well. We have exceeded our goal of 50 baskets and are so excited to be “Going into our community, imitating Christ. By feeding body and soul!”
Children and Worship: We are still in need of volunteers for Children and Worship leaders on Sunday mornings. If this is something that you are interested in doing, please contact Jennifer Blanck. At this time, we do not have an official date for Children and Worship to resume, but we will keep you updated as plans are made.
Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:
Staff: Pastor Tom G, Joey S, Darla L, Stacia W
Consistory: Carrie B, Sandy C, Eric C, Sue F, Rick H, Marcia J, Mike J, Julie L, 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 health concerns.
Save the Dates
October 13- Consistory Meeting
October 13- Painting with Sandi
October 13- Men’s Study
October 14- Jr. High Youth
October 18- Sr. High Youth
October 19- Spiritual Growth Meeting
October 20- Deacon’s Meeting
October 21- Jr. High Youth
October 22- Prayer Group Meeting
October 23-24- Cran Hill Ranch Retreat (Jr. & Sr. High)
October 28- Trunk or Treat Community Event