“Greetings from all of us at Immanuel”
Last Sunday as we celebrated Easter we began a new sermon series titled, The Resurrection and the Life. Our focus in this series is not only on the reality of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, but also on how the reality of His resurrection transforms our everyday lives. Through this series we will see how the hope we celebrate on Easter is so much more than just a one Sunday a year kind of hope.
Today our focus is on how in His resurrection and life Jesus gives us a hope that radically changes how we live. This morning we will see how faith in our crucified and risen Savior, Jesus Christ, transforms our lives not just for all eternity, but also in the here and now.
The Approach to God
Pre-Service Music I Sing the Mighty Power Of God -Shackley
*Song You Servants of God -Wesley/ Croft
Prayer of Confession
Words of Assurance and Law of God
Kids
The Word of God
*Songs Christ the Lord is Risen Today -Wesley
Scripture: John 11:17-27
Message “The Resurrection and the Life”
Pastor Matt Lee
Prayer for Blessing
The Response to the Word
*Song Joy, Unspeakable Joy -Handel/Watts/ Tomlin
*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
April Calling Team: Please call Sue F or Julie L with any special concerns or requests.
April Mission of the Month: Camp Geneva and CranHill Ministries are both devoted to being ministries through which God transforms 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 11:17-27.
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
Pastor Matt Lee Will be Officially Welcomed and Installed as the New Senior Pastor of Immanuel Community Reformed Church Next Sunday, April 18, at 3:00 pm.: We look forward to sharing this memorable experience with all of you, so please join us in the sanctuary during that time to celebrate this blessed occasion.
Ministry Team Calendar Meeting: If you are currently serving on a ministry team at Immanuel, or if you would like to be, please join us for this informative meeting on Saturday, April 24, at 10:00 am. During this time, each team will be invited to report in and discuss what is happening with their current ministry. The teams will also be asked to share their plans for the calendar year, and we look forward to communicating and coordinating ways that the teams can work together toward the vision of Immanuel Community Reformed Church.
Siloam Nepali Church: Please pray for Pastor Chandra T and the Siloam Nepali Congregation. Please pray that those burdened by sin and discouraged by the struggles in life will be renewed by the gospel and filled with hope.
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 21- Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group
April 22- Prayer Team Meeting
April 24- Ministry Team Calendar Meeting