“Greetings from all of us at Immanuel”
Thank you for joining us today as we stand united in Christ with Siloam Nepali Church, sharing the same heart and mind as we worship together.
Pastor Matt will be leading our study today in Galatians 3:26-29, teaching us what it means to be “United in Christ.” Every born-again believer who is saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ is incorporated into the body of Christ, the church. So, all Christians are united in Christ by definition because they are all united with Christ through salvation. We are called to live out this unity by loving, serving, respecting, and forgiving one another, and we are to view and treat other born-again believers in a manner that reflects the actual oneness that our Savior has achieved for us.
The Approach to God
Pre-Service Music
*Songs Raise a Hallelujah -Helsers/Stevens
Waymaker -Sinach
Prayer Led by Pastor Chandra
The Lord’s Prayer in Both Nepali and English
The Word of God
*Song Heart of Worship (Siloam Praise Team) -Redman
Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29
Message “United in Christ”
Pastor Matt
Prayer for Blessing
The Response to the Word
*Song Amazing Grace -Newton
*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
August Calling Team: Please call Sue F. or Julie L with any special concerns or requests.
August Mission of the Month: Judson Love Clothing Center is in need of all children's clothing starting with size 4, but especially needed are sports bras sizes S – XL, and men’s/boy’s boxers sizes S- XL. There is a box for donations located just outside of the sanctuary, or you may make a monetary donation towards this very worthy cause.
CONNECT Kickoff: Join us from 5:30-7:00 pm on Wednesday, September 15, for a family dinner and kids activities. This will be our last summer CONNECT, and our kickoff to our Weekly Fall CONNECT program that begins on Wednesday, September 22! The theme for September through December will be Bible Superheroes!
Ministry Team Leaders: Please join us for our next 90-Day Goals God Dreams Meeting on Thursday, September 16, at 7:00 pm., to discuss our continued vision for Immanuel Community Reformed Church.
Greeters Needed: We are starting a new system for Greeter sign-up. On the bulletin board you will find a sign-up sheet which gives you the flexibility to sign up by specific weeks through December. We need 2 greeters per week so you can volunteer as a couple or as an individual. After signing up, you will receive a short description of duties in your mailbox, and a reminder will appear in the bulletin the week prior.
If You are Interested in Supporting Our Audio/Visual Improvements Project: you may put a check in an envelope titled "AV gift" and return it to the office via the offering plate or through the mail. The deadline for donations is Sunday, September 5. Thank you for your consideration.
ICRC Members and Visitors: Here at Immanuel, we believe it is our calling as Christians to grow together in the knowledge and example of Jesus Christ. Our primary way of doing this is through our Life Group ministry in which members and guests have the opportunity to be connected with a group of fellow Christians for the purpose of growing together in Christ. Some of our Life Groups have continued to meet throughout the summer and others are planning to start meeting again in the fall. You can find more information about each Life Group, its leader, and meeting time on our website at https://www.icrclansing.org/small-groups. Please talk with our Life Groups Connections leader, Rick H, if you have any questions or would like to know more information.
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
Prayers for RCA Missionaries- Peter and Patty Ford, Middle East
Pray for peace and positive relations between Muslims and Christians in the Middle East, and specifically for Lebanon. Pray for Peter and Patty as they carry out their various ministries at NEST and in Beirut, and for the people of Lebanon as they deal with regional tensions and the large presence of Syrian refugees. Please also pray for NEST president George Sabra to guide the school well through the many challenges facing Middle Eastern Christians, and for the students as they face uncertainties both during their time at NEST and once they graduate, due to political and religious tensions in the region.
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, and Sandi S
for continued healing.
Save the Dates
September 7- Consistory Meeting
September 8- Spiritual Growth Meeting
September 9- Prayer Team Meeting
September 12- Communion