“Greetings from all of us at Immanuel”
Pastor Randy Barton from the Lansing City Rescue Mission will be leading our study today in James 1:1-15, teaching us that when we say "yes" to the desire to do what we want, instead of trusting God and obeying Him, sin is born.
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 The Deep Deep Love of Jesus -McKinney
*Song We Worship You -Enquist/Putnam
What a Friend We Have in Jesus -Scriven/Converse
Prayer of Confession
Words of Assurance and Law of God
Congregational Greeting
Kids
The Word of God
*Song Great Things -Myrin/Wickham
Scripture: James 1:1-15
Message: “Strength Through Tests and Temptations”
Pastor Randy Barton
Prayer for Blessing
The Response to the Word
Mission of the Month
*Song What a Faithful God Have I -Critchley
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 the needs of people in our community can be heard. Dedicated church volunteers answer the help line phones, listen compassionately to each caller, verify information, and connect them with the appropriate church or community resource.
Flowers Are Provided By: Carrie B, wishing her grandson Ezekiel a happy belated birthday! May Ezekiel know God’s love with the unfolding of each year, and may he come to know God's purpose and His plan as they walk through life together, hand in hand.
Super Bowl Sub Pick-Up Today: If you ordered Super Bowl Subs for the big game today, please be sure to pick them after the service. Payment is due at this time.
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."
Prayers for Mark and June B: As they prepare for their trip to Mayo Clinic. Please pray for a good report and for God to carry them through their travels and bring them home safely.
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, Joy V, and Janet V.
for continued health concerns.
Save the Dates
February 16- 90 Day Goals Teem Meeting
February 23- Painting with Sandi
February 23- Men’s Study