“Greetings from all of us at Immanuel”
Pastor Brett Busch will be leading our study today in John 15:1-17, teaching us about the dynamic relationship between a disciple and his Lord.
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 Holy Spirit -Torwalt
Prayer of Confession
Words of Assurance and Law of God
Congregational Greeting
Kids
The Word of God
*Songs Living Hope -Wickham/Johnson
Scripture: John 15:1-17
Message “Abiding in Christ”
Brett Busch
Prayer for Blessing
The Response to the Word
*Song Holy, Holy, Holy -Ryan Stevenson
*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
March Calling Team: Please call Rick H, or Sandy C with any special concerns or requests.
March Mission of the Month: The Gideons International. We honor this mission in memory of our late member Paul Moerdyk because it was a mission very close to his heart. The Gideons International not only leave bibles in the bedside stands of hotel rooms, but they also translate the bible into many different languages, and they radio broadcast to people who otherwise may never hear the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Flowers Are Provided By: Carrie B, in celebration of Fred B’s birthday. Fred, as you mark another year in life, we pray that God’s love and compassion will be with you always! “Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, who’s confidence is in Him.” Jeremiah 17:7
Prayers for Matt O: On Tuesday, March 2, Matt slipped on ice and injured his ankle resulting in a double fracture and a dislocation. Matt’s ankle will require surgery but before that can be scheduled, the swelling must go down. Please keep Matt in your prayers, asking the Lord to place His healing hands upon him. Please also pray for the doctors and the nurses that will perform the surgery when it is time, and please pray for Sue as well as she helps care for him.
We will be hosting an Easter “Trunk-or-Treat” Community Event on Wednesday, March 31, from 6-7:30 pm: We will park our cars here in the parking lot, decorate them, and then pass out candy to the kids as they walk through. We will also have tables to decorate and pass out candy from, and if you don’t have candy to bring with you, no worries because we have lots to share! If you are interested in volunteering to decorate your vehicle and/ or bring a bag of candy to pass out, please email Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com to let him know, or you may put your name down on the sign-up sheet located on the bulletin board just outside of the sanctuary. Please also be sure to invite your friends and family and let them know that the bunny will be here too! Masks and social distancing will be required.
Siloam Christian Church: Let us pray that Siloam will be guided by the Word, responsive to the Spirit, and open to the grace of God as they continue their ministry here at Immanuel and in the community that surrounds us.
The Service/ Fellowship Committee invites you to join us as we welcome Pastor Matt, Kim, Oliver, and Naomi to Immanuel Community Reformed Church.
They will be here very soon and when they arrive, we would like to shower them with gift cards! We would also like to provide them with some home prepared meals and some essentials for the kitchen cupboards.
So, How Can You Help?
You can help by purchasing a gift card to either Meijer, Kroger, Target, Horrocks, or Bed Bath & Beyond. Please indicate the amount on the card.
Or you can contribute with cash or check. If you will be writing a check, please make it payable to ICRC, with "Pastor Matt's Gift" notated in the memo line. The money collected will then be used to purchase essential items for the kitchen.
All gift cards and/or checks should be delivered to the church office no later than Wednesday, March 17, between 9am-1pm. There will also be an offering plate designated just for this on the stage in the sanctuary that you may place these items in as well. This plate will be there for the next 2 Sundays, March 14th and March 21st.
If you have any questions, please contact Janet Van Wieren at (517) 896-9769, or Ann Harvey at (517) 332-2425.
Thank you in advance for your help with this and for making their arrival day a special one!
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
Please Continue Praying for ElmTree Ministries and Gabriel’s Refuge: Two projects are happening this week. The outside wall is being started by digging the trench for the base, and the walls are being coated with the final layer of plaster. Slowly but surely Gabriel’s Refuge is getting closer to completion!
To hear more prayer request from ICRC, please call 321-2495, extension 191, or if you have a personal prayer request, please contact Marcia Jackson at 663-7441. You may also 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,
Lon H, Jim P, Marian P, James S, Sandi S,
and Joy V for continued health concerns.
Save the Dates
March 23- Painting with Sandi
March 23- Men’s Study
March 24- Jr. & Sr. High Youth Groups
March 25- Prayer Team Meeting
March 28- Pastor Matt Lee and Family Here in Person!
March 31- Easter Trunk-or-Treat Community Event