Greetings from all of us at Immanuel”
Pastor Matt Lee will be leading our study today in John 20:1-18, asking, “Did the resurrection of Jesus actually happen?” “And if it did happen, does it change anything about our lives?” “What difference does the resurrection of Jesus Christ make for us more than 2,000 years later in the year 2021?”
This morning, on Easter Sunday, we are beginning a new sermon series titled, "The Resurrection and the Life", focusing on the life changing reality of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Join us today and over the next 4 weeks as we begin to ponder and explore the reality of Jesus Christ being raised from death to life and what it means for our lives today.
The Approach to God
Pre-Service Music
*Song How Can I Keep from Singing -Tomlin
Tell the World -Bilbrough
Prayer of Confession
Words of Assurance and Law of God
Congregational Greeting
Kids
The Word of God
Thine Is the Glory -Budry/Handel(No.291) Christ Arose -Lowry (No. 298)
Scripture: John 20:1-18
Message “The Resurrection of Jesus”
Pastor Matt Lee
Prayer for Blessing
The Response to the Word
Mission of the Month
*Song Living Hope -Miran/Wickham
*Benediction
Postlude Christ the Lord Is Risen Today -Mary McDonald
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
April Calling Team: Please call Sue Feenstra (517) 285-2617 or Julie Lewis (517) 881-1665 with any special concerns or requests.
April Mission of the Month: CranHill Ministries is devoted to being a ministry through which God is transforming lives into the image of Christ through Youth Camps, Family Camping, Retreats and Adventure Experiences.
The Resurrection and the Life Series:
April 4 - The Resurrection of Jesus. John 20:1-18.
April 11 - The Resurrection and the Life. John 11:17-44.
April 18 - The Resurrection and our Fear. John 20:19-23.
April 25 - The Resurrection and our Doubt. John 20:24-31.
May 2 - The Resurrection and our Shame. John 21:15-25
Easter Trunk-or-Treat: This community event turned out to be a great success! Thank you to those who took part in coordinating this event and to those that prayed for a great turnout and for good weather. Thank you also to those who purchased and donated candy to pass out, and to those who showed up with decorated vehicles and a smile on your face! You are all amazing and we couldn’t be more proud of how God’s love was shared with our community!
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.
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
While Uganda’s schools are closed due to the pandemic lockdown, the government required that they send VOH orphans out in community to stay with their guardians. Most of these guardians are medically-hindered and have many orphans under their roof. Please lift their needs up in prayer. Please also pray for health as the schools begin to reopen on a staggered schedule, for protection during this time as some men are taking advantage of the girls, and for the safety of the staff as they travel long distances into the bush, putting their lives on the line in order to serve.
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
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, Jim P, Marian P,
Sandi S, and Joy V, and Pat W. for continued healing.
Save the Dates
April 12- Spiritual Growth Meeting
April 13- Painting with Sandi
April 13- Men’s Study
April 14- Jr./ Sr. High Youth Groups
April 8- Prayer Team Meeting