Greetings from all of us at Immanuel”
This week is the final week in our series through the book of Jonah. In our short time through the book, we have covered a lot that tells us a great deal about ourselves and the heart of God. We have been brought to a clearer understanding of sin, and what it means to repent of sin. We have seen the life of Jonah saved and transformed by God's grace, and we have seen an entire city brought to repent of their evil ways.
But now, we come to the most difficult part of the story of Jonah, his reaction to God pardoning Nineveh. Rather than rejoicing, he is filled with anger and disgust. As God talks with Jonah in his anger, He asks him three questions. These three questions reveal both Jonah's heart and, in the end, God's heart too. It is in this final chapter of the book that we get the main message of the story, that God's merciful compassion is not exclusive.
The Approach to God
Pre-Service Music
*Songs Stand Up Stand Up for Jesus -No. 616
Prayer of Confession
Words of Assurance and Law of God
Kids
The Word of God
*Songs Jesus Loves Me, This I Know -Evie Tornquist
Amazing Grace, My Chains are Gone -Newton/ Tomlin
Scripture: Jonah 4
Message “Bursting Our Bubbles”
Pastor Matt Lee
Prayer for Blessing
The Response to the Word
Mission of the Month
*Song Indescribable -Giglio/ 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. Please place your offering in the basket provided.
*Songs used by permission of CCLI #95502
ANNOUNCEMENTS
June Calling Team: Please call Eric C or Marcia J with any special concerns or requests.
Flowers Provided By: Tod and Janet V in celebration of their Wedding anniversary on Tuesday, June 8! Tod and Janet may your marriage be blessed with love, joy, and companionship for all the years of your lives.
June Mission of the Month: Lansing City Rescue Mission is a Christian ministry founded in 1911 that provides food, shelter, and hope in Michigan's capital area. Their mission is to meet the physical needs of food and shelter and to bring those with spiritual needs the hope that is found in Jesus Christ.
Please pray for Mark and June B As They Prepare to travel to Mayo Clinic for Mark’s Appointment: Please pray for traveling mercies as well as a good report from the doctors. Mark and June, “The Lord will keep you from all harm— He will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.” Psalm 121:7-8
Sara A Will be Joining Us Next Sunday, June 13: to share with us all of the exciting things that have been happening with ElmTree Ministries in Honduras and Gabriel’s Refuge.
CONNECT Water Fun Night, Wednesday, June 16: Volunteers needed! We also need empty squirt bottles and sponges, and if you have an extra hose or some buckets that we can borrow (names written on them please), that would be wonderful too! If you are able to volunteer, or bring in any of these items, please write your name down on the sign-up sheet located on the bulletin board just outside of the sanctuary. You may also drop off these items to the church office Mon-Wed from 9:30am-1:30 pm.
Congregational Meeting: The annual Congregational meeting will be held on Sunday, June 27, After the Service: On the agenda will be a proposed budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year, and the selection of one new deacon, and one new elder. Nominated for deacon is Fred H and Liz S, and for elder is Wayne K and Harold S. Please keep these nominees in prayer as we will be casting lots during the meeting to determine who will serve next.
Siloam Nepali Church: Please pray for Pastor Chandra Tamang and the Siloam Nepali Congregation.
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 RCA missionaries- Cheryl Barnes, Africa
Please pray that Cheryl can provide instructive teacher training that results in quality education based on Christian values. Pray that the children of Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe will have access to adequate and appropriate education, including special education. Pray that Cheryl can promote the empowerment of girls so they can achieve higher education. Pray for sustained good health and protection, and that Cheryl can assist in the work toward alleviating poverty in Malawi.
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
Shelby A, 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 for continued healing.
Save the Dates
June 16- CONNECT Water Fun Night
June 20- Naomi L Baptism/ Father’s Day
June 24- Prayer Team Meeting
July 4- Outdoor Worship Service
New Summer Series June 13-September 5
Just as summer is a time to get away, enjoy beautiful scenery, recharge, and think about life, we are going to get away as a church to the Psalms, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of God's prayer book. While letting His Spirit recharge us with the deep wisdom that is woven throughout the 150 Psalms, we will be thinking deeply about our lives and how our lives relate to God and His work in the world.
Each Sunday we will be looking at a Psalm to help us answer some of the deep questions we have about God and our world. So, we invite you to join us as we do a deep dive into the Psalms in order to know ourselves, our world, and our God more deeply.
June 13th - Is there a God? Psalm 90
June 20 - What is God like? Psalm 103
June 27 - If God is in control why does He allow evil to happen? Psalm 121
July 4 - Do all religions lead to God? Psalm 1
July 11 - If God is so good why does He allow suffering? Psalm 22
July 18 - Where is God when I am hurting? Psalm 42
July 25 - Why does God allow good things to happen to bad people? Psalm 73
August 1 - Is the God of the Old Testament different from the God of the New Testament? Psalm 23
August 8th - Is there life after death? Psalm 27
August 15th - How can I be forgiven? Psalm 51
August 22 - What about when God feels absent? Psalm 88
August 29 - What is so significant about the Bible? Psalm 119
September 5 - How can I know God's will for my life? Psalm 37