Fevruary 21, 2021

Greetings from all of us at Immanuel”

Pastor Matt Lee will be leading our study today in John 13:31-38, teaching us that Jesus Christ in His glory, laid down His life for us on the cross, and for His glory, we are to lay down our lives for one another.

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                                     All Creatures of our God and King                                 -No. 317 

Prayer of Confession                     

Words of Assurance and Law of God

Congregational Greeting

Kids

The Word of God

*Songs                                                       I Will Rise                                          -Passion Church

                                                        All Hail King Jesus                                                  -Moody

Scripture:                                                 John 13:31-38

Message      “The Cross reveals both the Glory of God and the Life that Gives God Glory”

                                                               Pastor Matt Lee

Prayer for Blessing                           

 The Response to the Word

*Song                                                       Great Things                                     -Wickham/Myrin

Benediction                           

Postlude

M.O.M. Offering Received

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.

New Elder and Deacon Nominations, Feb. 11-28:  Marcia J. will soon be rotating off from the Elders and Julie L from the Deacons. If you have not yet done so, please submit your nominations for a new Elder and Deacon on or before Sunday, February 28.

You may do so by filling out the Google form that was sent out to the congregation via email on Friday, February 12, titled, “Elder and Deacon Nominations”, or you may submit your nominations here at church by filling out a paper ballot and placing it in the box labeled “Elder & Deacon Nominations” located on the table by the mailboxes. 

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.

There Will be No Painting Classes with Sandi this Tuesday, Feb.23:  Please keep Sandi and Carroll S. in your prayers as they travel to and from Duke for Sandi’s lung checkup.  Please pray for traveling mercies and for good test results, thanking God for the healing powers of Jesus!  Painting classes will resume on Tuesday, March 9 at 6:30 pm.

Siloam Christian Church Please pray for their ministry as they prepare to return to in-person church on Sunday, March 7.

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

March 2- Consistory Meeting

                           March 3- Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group Meeting

                                         March 9- Painting with Sandi

                                                 March 9- Men’s Study

                          March 10- Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group Meeting

                                       March 11- Prayer Team Meeting