Sunday, November 21, 2021
“Greetings from all of us at Immanuel”
What are we as a church known for? What are we known for by our neighbors? Do people outside of the church know us for what we say we want to be known for?
We are living in a time when the perception of the church in our country is at an all-time low. It is an often repeated phrase that the church is known more for what it is against, than for what it is for. Yet, we as a church have a mission statement and core values that we desire to be known for. The question that we must ask ourselves is: Have we succeeded in this? Are we known for what we want to be known for? Do people who drive by our building every day know what we are for?
Today we conclude our series by looking at our core value “Doing Acts of Service,” and turning to the story of God’s people in exile to learn from the unique calling and command God that gives them in Jeremiah 29:7. God will challenge us this morning through Jeremiah to see our world and our place in it as followers of Christ in a way that brings the flourishing of His Kingdom.
The Approach to God
Pre-Service Music
*Songs Sing To The King -Foote
Life Of Praise -Hall
Words of Assurance and Law of God
Kids Message
The Word of God
*Song Worthy, Worthy -Vertical Worship Band
Scripture: Jeremiah 29:7
Message “Doing Acts of Service”
Pastor Matt
Prayer for Blessing
The Response to the Word
*Song Prince Of Peace -Imboden/ Rhoton
*Benediction
Postlude
Mission of the Month Offering Received
Offering
*Songs used by permission of CCLI #95502
ANNOUNCEMENTS
November Calling Team: Please call Rick H or Sandy C with any special concerns or requests.
November Mission of the Month: Please consider choosing a tag from our Angel tree located just outside of the sanctuary to purchase a gift for a member of a young refugee family of 4 from Afghanistan, who also have a baby on the way. After purchasing your gift, please place it under the tree unwrapped. Please also turn in your Angel Tree Tag, as well as your original receipt, or a copy of it, with the gift for "Charitable Contribution" tracking purposes. No gift receipts please. Wrapping paper, gift tags, and tape are also welcomed donations for this very important mission.
Flowers Provided By: Julie L in loving memory of her mom Beverly’s birthday. Beverly was also a beloved Grandma, Great Grandma, and Great-Great Grandma, who’s spirit and strength lives on in each one of us and in the lives that she touched.
Thanksgiving Baskets After the Service: Please join us in the Family Life Center after the service today to help assemble and deliver Thanksgiving baskets for our community.
2022 Tithing Envelopes: If you do not need tithing envelopes for next year, please let Stacia know in the church office by next Sunday, November 28.
Nursery News: We are in need of volunteers to help out in the nursery during the Sunday Services. If you are able to do this, please contact Ann H to let her know.
Staff Holiday Gifts: Can be made until Sunday, December 12: If you would like to contribute towards a monetary Christmas gift for the ICRC staff, please enclose your gift in an envelope labeled “Staff Gift”, or you may write this on the memo line of your check, and then drop it into one of the collection plates in the sanctuary. You may also hand it to one of the Deacons if you would like: Carrie B, Sandy C, Eric C, or Liz S. Please also be sure to include your envelope number for contribution credit. The deacons will then divide the funds among the staff for their annual holiday gifts from the ICRC congregation.
Save the Date:The Fellowship team will be hosting an adult game night here at Immanuel on Saturday, January 15.Please think about joining us that evening for a night of fun, and please also start thinking about a friend or two that you might like to invite.
Prayers for RCA Missionaries- Maasai Outreach Mission, Africa
Please pray for the health of the Maasai people. Pray they will have access to the care they need, including prenatal care, immunizations, counseling, and other basic healthcare.
To hear more prayer requests from ICRC, please call 321-2495, extension 191, or if you have a personal prayer request, please contact Marcia J. You may also submit a prayer request on our website at www.icrclansing.org.
Friends with Health Concerns
Sara A., Shelby A, Mark and June B, John B, Joe C
Howard C, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,
Kathy G, Roland H, and other Parkinson’s sufferers,
Lon H, Marcia N, Sandi S, and Caitlin S.
Have you or a loved one been in the hospital or have just gotten out and were told you should rest for a few days? If so, wouldn’t it be great to have a home cooked meal delivered to your house? If you are in need of meals, or if you are willing to provide meals when needed, please contact Kerri M.
Save the Dates
December 1- CONNECT/ Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group , 5:30 pm.
December 2- Kinetic Gospel Discipleship Class, 7:00 pm.
December 6- Spiritual Growth Meeting, 6:30 pm.
December 6- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:30 pm.
December 7- Elder’s Meeting, 7:00 pm.