“Greetings from all of us at Immanuel”
As we continue our series through the Gospel of Mark we do so with the focus that as we discover more about Jesus, we discover more about the life He calls us to live. This morning we see the life changing power of faith in Jesus Christ as a man is healed from his paralysis. As we learn of the miracle of Christ's healing work, let us consider the question, “How are our lives different because we believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ?”
The Approach to God
Pre-Service Music
Call to Worship
*Songs Sing to the King -Foote
Words of Assurance and Law of God
Kids Message
The Word of God
*Song In Christ Alone -Townend/Getty
Build My Life -Barrett
Scripture: Mark 12:1-12
Message “The Gospel Changes Everything”
Pastor Matt Lee
Prayer for Blessing
The Response to the Word
*Song Because of Your Love -Baloche
*Benediction
Postlude
Mission of the Month Offering Received
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
February Calling Team: Please call Harold S or Eric C with any special concerns or requests.
February Mission of the Month – Words of Hope shares the gospel in nearly 60 languages from Africa to The Middle East, and South Asia. They seek to empower, equip, and encourage indigenous Christians to share the good news in the heart languages of people with the least access to the gospel. So, Words of Hope is not just a devotional ministry nor just a missions agency. Now, more than ever, our world needs the living hope that only the resurrection of Jesus brings. For more information, please visit www.woh.org.
Flowers Provided By: the Vander Kolk children to honor their father, Alv, and in memory of their mother, Joy, to recognize that this Wednesday, February 23rd, would have been Alv and Joy's 70th wedding anniversary. What a beautiful love story and togetherness in love for the Lord.
CONNECT this Wednesday, February 23: We will start out with a pizza party at 5:30 pm, and then afterwards, the kids will enjoy a night full of games, laughs, and lots of fun! Miss Linda also mentioned that they are planning lots of cool activities for the month of March, so please be looking forward to that!
Good News from Cumberland School: They are ready to have volunteers back in the building. We will know shortly what teachers would like to have assistance in their rooms. They may also need to have new security forms filled out. In the meantime, there is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board located just outside the sanctuary. Please consider this opportunity.
We Are Still in Need of Life Groups to Make and Serve the Wednesday Night Meals for CONNECT: If you are a Life Group leader, or if you are not in a Life Group but would like to put together a group to make a meal, please sign up for a Wednesday in March. All Wednesdays are still available. You can sign up by calling Stacia in the office at (517) 321-2495, or you may send an email to office@icrclansing.org. When doing so, please let Stacia know if you will be doing your own grocery shopping or if you would like somebody to shop for you. Grocery receipts can be submitted to the office for reimbursement.
Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:
Staff: Pastor Matt L, Joey S, Ashlee W, Emily W, Stacia W
Consistory: Carrie B, Sandy C, Eric C, Sue F, Rick H, Mike J, Harold S., Liz S, and our ministry teams
Prayers for RCA Missionaries- Hannah Kummer, Europe
Hannah works with Mediterranean Hope, a ministry program of the Federation of Protestant Churches in Italy that mobilizes the church and community to welcome sojourners in their midst. Please pray for safe travels, legal avenues of entry, and successful integration of refugees who are settling in Italy. Please also pray for displaced people and migrants who live and work in unsafe conditions; pray for the reforming of labor laws and increased legal pathways to citizenship
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, or you may place a written request in the prayer box that is located just outside of the sanctuary next to the church mailboxes.
Friends with Health Concerns
Sara E-A (Pregnancy), 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
March 1- Consistory Meeting, 6:30 pm
March 2- CONNECT/ Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group- 5:30 pm.
March 5- Accountable Leadership Meeting (Team Leaders & Consistory), 9:00 am