“Greetings from all of us at Immanuel”
Over the course of the summer, we have taken a deep dive into some of our deep held questions about God, ourselves, and our world. Today we will take a look at Psalm 27 and ask the question, “Is there life after death?” Psalm 27 teaches us that we shall not be afraid, for God is our light and our salvation, our strength, and our refuge, and that He will never forsake us.
Whether you are a regular attendee, or if this is your first time with us, we wanted to make sure that you know how much we appreciate you joining us here for worship at Immanuel Community Reformed Church. Our mission here at ICRC 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 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty -Helvey
*Song Sing, Sing, Sing -Tomlin
You are Good -Houghton
Prayer of Confession
Words of Assurance and Law of God
Kids
The Word of God
*Songs I wanna be Washed -Houghton
All Who are Thirsty -Kutless
Scripture: Psalm 27
Message “Is There Life After Death?”
Seminarian Rus Blondin
Prayer for Blessing
The Response to the Word
*Song Those Who Trust -Salvador
*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 provides clothing for school aged children, serving over 800 children during the months of August and September! We have an opportunity to be part of that great effort by collecting new and gently used clothing during the month of August. All children’s clothing is helpful, but especially needed is, new socks and underwear, and new or like new school uniforms. Judson’s goal is to provide a week’s worth of socks and underwear for each child. There will be a box for donations located just outside of the sanctuary, or you may make a monetary donation towards this very worthy cause.
Are You Interested in Meeting and Greeting Your Fellow ICRC Attendees?: The Service/Fellowship Team is looking for greeter volunteers. Duties are simple - say hello, assist visitors, distribute bulletins and open/close sanctuary front doors. If you would like to be added to the schedule starting in September please contact Sheryl Page or sign up on the posted notice.
CONNECT Back to School Carnival, Next Wednesday, August 18: We are still in need of volunteers! There is a sign-up sheet posted on the bulletin board just outside of the sanctuary with a list of jobs that still need to be covered. Please choose at least one and write your name down next to it, and we thank you in advance for doing so!
Summer Series June 13- September 5: Join us as we continue to take a deep dive into the Psalms in order to know ourselves, our world, and our God more deeply.
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
Volunteers Needed at Cran-Hill, August 9-13, and August 16-20 : All volunteers are needed, but especially male cabin leaders. If you are interested in being a volunteer, please call Cran Hill Ranch at (231) 796-7669, or you can reach them by email at info@cranhillranch.com.
Siloam Nepali Church: Congratulations to Manuka, Bandana, and Micah who were baptized on July 10, 2021. Praise God that they stand free and whole, loved and forgiven.
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- Martha & Jaime Amaro, Latin America
Please pray for the youngest generation of the church in Mexico, especially in Oaxaca, that they will feel the love of Christ through ministries like Children and Worship. Pray also for safety as Martha and Jaime travel to train leaders, for Martha’s health, for more churches to open their doors to Children and Worship, and for God to provide resources and support to keep the program going.
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, Marian P,
Sandi S, and Joy V for continued healing.
Save the Dates
August 18- CONNECT Back to School Carnival
August 19- Outreach Team Meeting
August 24- Men’s Study
August 26- Prayer Team Meeting
September 5- Outdoor Worship/ Braylon & Elijah Baptism
September 7- Consistory Meeting
September 9- Prayer Team Meeting