Through the prophet Isaiah we learn that God intended for His people to be a source of His shining light in the world so that the people of every nation would see their light and be drawn to Him. Yet, it was the darkness of their sin that kept this light from truly shining as God intended. So, through Isaiah, God also promised a servant who would be the light Israel could not be. This servant is Jesus Christ whose birth we anticipate and prepare to celebrate this Advent season.
In our anticipation and preparation of this season, we will be journeying back to the time of Isaiah to consider what it means to be the light that God calls us to be. In this series, “A Light For All People”, we will seek to learn how Christ is the source of true light and how in Him we are called to be witnesses to His light.
Today’s Worship
My Lighthouse
O Come All Ye Faithful
Advent Candle Lighting/ Reading
(Wayne & Barbara K.)
O Come O Come Emmanuel
Kids K-5th Grade to C & W
Scripture
Isaiah 2:1-5
Message
"Let us Walk in The Light of the Lord"
Prince of Peace
ANNOUNCEMENTS
November Calling Team: Please call Janet V or Sandy C with any special concerns or requests.
November Mission of the Month: Immanuel has adopted a family of 6 from Afghanistan for Christmas this year. During the month of November, we will have an Angel tree set up outside of the sanctuary with gift tags to choose from. Each tag tells you who the gift is for, their age, and a desired gift. (The families wish list is also posted on the bulletin board outside of the sanctuary.) After purchasing your gift, please return it here to Immanuel unwrapped. Please also turn in your original receipt, or a copy of it, with the gift. You may also include a gift receipt. Gift receipts will go to the family in case they need to make an exchange, and the itemized receipts will go to Catholic Charities so that they can get more funding. Wrapping paper, gift tags, and tape are also welcomed donations for this mission.
Mobile Food Bank: We will be hosting another Mobile Food Bank this Tuesday, November 29, from 4-7 pm. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up on the bulletin board located outside of the sanctuary.
It is Time to Distribute Offering Envelopes Once Again: If you don't have envelopes and would like some, please call the church office at (517) 321-2495. The use of envelopes for your giving will help share the word of God with friends and neighbors, it will also provide you with a tax statement.
Staff Holiday Gifts: If you would like to contribute towards a monetary Christmas gift for the ICRC staff, please enclose your gift in an envelope labeled “Staff Gift”, or you may write this on the memo line of your check, and then drop it into one of the collection plates at the front of the sanctuary. Please also be sure to include your envelope number for contribution credit. The deadline to contribute is next Sunday, December 4. The deacons will then divide the funds among the staff for their annual holiday gifts from the ICRC congregation.
Save the Dates:
12/7- CONNECT Dinner, 5:30 pm
12/7- CONNECT Kids, 6:00 pm
12/7- Jr. High Youth Group, 6:00 pm
12/8- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:00 pm
12/12- God Dreams Meeting, 7:00 pm
12/13- Deacon’s Meeting, 2:00 pm
12/13- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm
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 paper towel, maxi pads, women’s deodorant, and men’s & women’s shaving cream. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary or bring them to the church office.
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, Don F, 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.