Greetings from all of us at Immanuel”
Pastor Greg Stamm will be leading our study today in Acts 16 and Philippians 1:1-6, providing us with a timely message that addresses the times that we live in and the exciting season that Immanuel is in as we anticipate the arrival of our new pastor, Matt Lee.
At Immanuel Community Reformed Church, Our Mission is: “Going into the community, imitating Christ, by feeding body and soul”.
Our 4 core values are: nurturing children and youth, doing acts of service, responding to real needs in the community, and welcoming the stranger.
Our hope is that we have established an atmosphere where all feel welcome here and are able to engage all that God is, with all that we are!
The Approach to God
Pre-Service Music
*Songs A Shelter in the Time of Storm -No. 117
My Country, Tis of Thee -No. 695, vs. 4
Prayer of Confession
Words of Assurance and Law of God
Congregational Greeting
Kids
The Word of God
*Songs How Great is Our God -Tomlin/Reeves/Cash
Come People of the Risen King -Townend/Getty
Scripture: Acts 16; Philippians 1:1-6
Message “The Birth of A New Church in the Bible and What it Means For the Church Today”
Pastor Greg Stamm
Prayer for Blessing
The Response to the Word
*Song How Great Thou Art -Hine
Benediction
Postlude
Offering
The ongoing ministry of the church relies on the generous giving of its members. At this time, we will not be passing the offering plates during the service. Instead, you may place your offerings in the plates located on the stage at the front of the sanctuary immediately following the service.
*Songs used by permission of CCLI #95502
ANNOUNCEMENTS
February Calling Team: Please call Marcia J, or Eric C with any special concerns or requests.
February Mission of the Month: Christian Services aims to help churches meet people’s needs with the love of Jesus Christ. It is the place where people in our community can be heard. Dedicated church volunteers answer the help line phones, listen compassionately to each caller, verify information, and then connect them with the appropriate church or community resource. If you are in need of help and would like to reach Christian Services, please call (517) 394-5411.
Flowers Are Provided By: Fred and Kandy H in celebration of our loving daughter Kristine’s 28th birthday and to celebrate this day of love. May the abundance of the love of Christ fill all the days of your life.
Please Pray for Carroll & Sandi S: As they prepare to travel to Duke for Sandi’s lung checkup. Please pray for traveling mercies and good test results, thanking God for the healing powers of Jesus! Please also note that there will be no painting classes with Sandi on Tuesday, February 23.
A Thank You Note from Janet V: Tod and I would like to thank you for all of the meals, rides, calls, and prayers throughout my surgery and recovery. I found a quotation from an article in Costco magazine that sums up our gratitude; "Help-in its many forms-when genuinely offered and honestly accepted, can yield exceptionally bountiful fruits.
Siloam Christian Church Please pray for their ministry to continue growing!
Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:
Staff: Pastor Matt L, 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
Pray for Our Missionaries
Pray for those supported by ICRC, as well as those in our church family that are out there in the mission field Please pray for their strength, protection, and perseverance. Please also pray for open doors, open hearts, and for God’s word to spread rapidly and freely throughout the nations!
To hear more prayer request from ICRC, please call 321-2495, extension 191, or if you have a personal prayer request, please contact Marcia J. You may also call the church office at 321-2495, extension 200, or you may submit a prayer request on our website at www.icrclansing.org.
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
February 23- Men’s Study
February 25- Prayer Team Meeting
February 28- John Messer Preaching, Communion
Greetings,
The Consistory will begin working on a slate of nominees for Deacon and Elder in preparation for the next Congregational Meeting which will take place in late May or early June. Ministry Teams will have begun working on their budget proposals and the deacons will be meeting with the team leaders to finalize a budget proposal by the end of May.
As always, all members 18 years of age and older are invited to recommend two members for each office. Those members who are ineligible for nomination because they are either presently serving or who recently rotated off are:
Carrie B, Jennifer B, Sandy C, Eric C, Sue F, Rick H, Marcia J, Mike J, Julie L, Dave S, Tod V, and Brian W.
You may submit your recommendations by clicking on the link provided in the email that was sent out to you on Friday last week titled, “New Elder and Deacon Nominations”, and filling out the questionnaire, or you may fill out a ballot here at church. The ballots and the ballot box are located by the sanctuary mailboxes. The deadline for submission of names is Sunday, February 28, 2021.
Thank you in advance for your nominations and we look forward to sharing the results with you soon.
In Christ Love,
Stacia W
ICRC Secretary