Perhaps for some the topic of politics makes you anxious, or angry, or annoyed, or ambivalent, or maybe all of the above, but this morning, we are going to explore a better way to engage the topic of politics as a follower of Christ.
Jesus gets political in this morning's passage though it is not in a way that we are accustomed to in our world, nor is it in a way that fits into any of the prominent political agendas of our world. Jesus doesn't side with one way or the other but shows a better way to engage politics. This way is the way of Jesus and through it we see that even the way we engage politics is to be formed by our love for God and our neighbor.
Today’s Worship
Let it Rise
Worthy, Worthy
Christ Is Mine Forevermore
Kids K-5th Grade to C & W
Scripture
Matthew 22:15-22
Message
Those Who Trust
ANNOUNCEMENTS
October Calling Team: Please call Harold S or Eric C with any special concerns or requests.
October Mission of the Month: CWS CROP Hunger Walks are community-based fundraising events created to support the global mission of Church World Service, a faith-based organization transforming communities around the globe through just and sustainable responses to hunger, poverty, displacement, and disaster.
Spaghetti Dinner/Dessert Auction Youth Group Fundraiser: Please join us for a spaghetti dinner served “Restaurant Style” by our youth group participants on Saturday, November 19, at 6 pm. After dinner, they will hold a dessert auction where you can bid on your favorite dessert to share with your table or to take home with you for later. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board outside of the sanctuary. Please write down your name and how many people will be attending with you. The cost is $12 per person, or $60 for a table of 6. Please also indicate on the sign-up sheet if you are able to bring a dessert for the auction in support of our youth.
Thanksgiving Baskets: Today is the deadline to purchase a Thanksgiving basket for a family in need. Please sign-up on the bulletin board outside of the sanctuary. The cost is $50 per basket which is also due at this time. You may place your payment in the collection plate at the front of the sanctuary or drop it off to the church office.
Volunteers Needed to Help Assemble and Deliver Thanksgiving baskets Sunday, November 20, after the service: If you are able to help assemble and/or deliver baskets, please write your name down on the sign-up sheet located outside of the sanctuary. If you will be delivering baskets, we ask that you go in groups of 2 or 3. Please write down the names of all people in your group.
Giving
To support the ongoing ministry of Immanuel, please place your offering in one of the offering plates at the front of the sanctuary. You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.
Local Needs:
Immanuel Community Resource Closet partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need. This ongoing ministry is currently in need of men’s and women’s deodorant, All-purpose cleaners, and paper towel. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. Families in need, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411 for a referral.
CONNECT Wednesdays
We begin with a meal that the whole family can participate in at 5:30 pm.
CONNECT Kids
Children Ages 3 yrs.-5th Grade
6:00-7:30pm.
Kids join together to learn about Jesus in a fun and safe environment. They enjoy singing, Bible, stories, arts and crafts, games, and more.
Jr. High Youth Group
(6th- 8th Grade, Sept- May)
6:00- 7:30pm.
For more information, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com.
Sr. High Youth Group
(9th-12th Grade, Sept- May)
Sundays from 6:00-8:00 pm.
For more information, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com.
Life Groups
We have several Life Group options for adults. Our Life Groups get together to grow in their faith, pray together, serve together, and support one another. If you are interested in joining a Life Group, please email Bruce T at bterhaar@comcast.net.
Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:
Thank you for praying for the ICRC staff and ministry team leaders
Friends with Health Concerns
Mark B, June B, John B,
Joe C, Howard J. C, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,
Kathy G, Roland H, Lon H, Barb K, Wayne K,
Marcia N, Wayne S, and Sandi S.
If you are in need of meals, or if you are willing to provide meals when needed,
please contact Kerri M.
Save the Dates:
11/07- LGBTQ Discussion Class, 3:30 pm
11/08- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm
11/09- Quilting in choir room, 2:00 pm
11/09- CONNECT DINNER, 5:30 pm
11/09- CONNECT Kids, 6:00 pm
11/09- Jr. High Youth Group, 6:00 pm
11/09- LGBTQ Discussion Class, 6:15 pm
11/10- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:30 pm
11/13- Worship/ Communion, 10:00 am
11/16- CONNECT DINNER, 5:30 pm
11/16- CONNECT Kids, 6:00 pm
11/16- Jr. High Youth Group, 6:00 pm
11/16- LGBTQ Discussion Class, 6:15 pm
11/19- Spaghetti Dinner/ Dessert Auction Fundraiser, 6:00 pm.
11/20- Worship/ Communion, 10:00 am
11/20- Assemble/ Deliver Thanksgiving Baskets, 11:15 am
11/22- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm
11/23- No CONNECT/ Jr. High Youth Group this Week, Thanksgiving Break
11/24- THANKSGIVING DAY
11/27- No Sr. High Youth, Thanksgiving Break
11/29- Mobile Food Bank, 4:00-7:00 pm
11/30- CONNECT DINNER, 5:30 pm
11/30- CONNECT Kids, 6:00 pm
11/30- Jr. High Youth Group, 6:00 pm