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
Voluntary on French Carols
Angels We Have Heard on High
Do You Hear What I Hear
Advent Candle Lighting/ Reading
(Matt & Sue O)
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
Kids K-5th Grade to C & W
Scripture
Isaiah 60:1-7; 15-22
Message
"Rise and Shine"
Glory (Let There Be Peace)
Sing We Now of Christmas
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.
Enhanced Coffee Hour: Please join us in the Family Life Center after the service today to enjoying some extra special treats provided by the fellowship team.
The Greeter Schedule for January-March 2023 has Been Posted: This is an important part of Immanuel's ministry and a great way to meet-and-greet your church family and guests. We need 2 greeters each Sunday, so you may sign up as a couple, or we can find you a partner. Please contact Sheryl Page with any questions.
2023 Flower Calendar: A new flower calendar has been posted on the bulletin board outside of the sanctuary. If you would like to sign up to bring flowers in honor of or in memory of somebody special, or to celebrate a special occasion, please write your name down next to the desired date and plan on bringing flowers for the worship service that morning. Stacia will send out reminder cards 2 weeks ahead of time if you are signed up.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: O Come Let Us Adore Him! Please look forward to joining us this 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.
2022 Missions of the Month: Today we celebrate, and we thank you for the many contributions made to the following missions that we have supported this year:
· Safe Families for Children
· Words of Hope
· The Gideons International
· Immanuel Community Resource Closet
· Camp Geneva
· CranHill
· Youth Haven Ranch
· The King’s Garden of Valley, Nebraska
· Judson’s Love Clothing Center
· The City Rescue Mission of Lansing
· CWS CROP Hunger Walk
· Angel tree
· Village of Hope Uganda
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 men’s shampoo & conditioner, men & women’s shaving cream, dish soap, bleach, and All-Purpose cleaners. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. Families in need please call (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, 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:
12/27- 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