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
Sing, Sing, Sing
What Child is This
Advent Candle Lighting/ Reading
(Tod & Janet V)
Come Thou Long Expectant Jesus
Kids K-5th Grade to C & W
Scripture
Isaiah 42:1-9
Message
Glory (Let There Be Peace)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
December Calling Team: Please call Sue F or Jessi F with any special concerns or requests.
December Mission of the Month: Village of Hope Uganda provides safe homes, education, trauma counseling, and spiritual guidance for former child soldiers and children orphaned through the effects of war and poverty. For more information, please visit www.villageofhopeuganda.com.
Staff Holiday Gifts: Today is the deadline 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 deacons will then divide the funds among the staff for their annual holiday gifts from the ICRC congregation.
Parents, You are Invited to the CONNECT Kids Christmas Party December 21, 2022: We will start with our normal CONNECT dinner that evening at 5:30 pm, and then afterwards, from 6:00-7:30 pm., we invite you to come downstairs with your kids and join us for a romping good time! We will be watching a VeggieTales Christmas movie, having some popcorn, and checking out all of the cool ornaments on the tree that the kids made.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: O Come Let Us Adore Him! Please look forward to joining us on Saturday, December 24, at 6:00 pm., for a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service.
Nursery News: The nursery will be open for children ages 0-3yrs old, during the Christmas Eve service on December 24, and will be closed during the service on Christmas Day.
Children & Worship: There will be no Children & Worship during the service on Christmas day. There will however be quiet activities for the kids to do at the back of the sanctuary during that time.
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 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 adult size toothbrushes, toothpaste, women’s deodorant, and All-Purpose cleaners. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary or bring them to the church office. Families in need please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.
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,
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:
12/12- God Dreams Meeting, 7:00 pm
12/13- Deacon’s Meeting, 2:00 pm
12/13- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm
12/14- Quilting in the Choir Rm, 2-5:30 pm
12/14- CONNECT Dinner, 5:30 pm
12/14- CONNECT Kids, 6:00 pm
12/14- Jr. High Youth Group, 6:00 pm
12/18- Sr. High YG Christmas Party, 6:00 pm
12/21- CONNECT Dinner, 5:30 pm
12/21- CONNECT Christmas Party, 6:00 pm
12/21- Jr. High YG Christmas Party, 6:00 pm
12/22- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:00 pm
12/24- Christmas Eve Service, 6:00 pm
12/25- Christmas Service, 10:00 am
12/25- No Senior High YG, Winter Break
12/27- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm
12/28- No CONNECT, Winter Break
12/28- No Jr. High YG, Winter Break
12/31- New Year’s Eve