Today as we look at Gal. 5:22 and John 15:9-17, we will see that the risk of preaching on joy is offering false expectations - as soon as I decide to follow Jesus all of my problems will disappear. The trouble is that we often experience some intensely wonderful moments, but eventually these wear off, and we wonder what is wrong. We may then walk away from our faith, or we may react critically toward others who we hold responsible for our pain.
To experience the Joy that Paul talks about, we must walk in the Spirit. This is risky, uncomfortable, and hard, but it produces deep satisfying joy! Can we shatter the myths and come to a deeper understanding of this subject? Only if we tell the truth about the spiritual journey!
Today’s Worship
He Reigns
Shout to The Lord
Rescue
Scripture
Gal. 5:22, John 15:9-17
Message
“Joy: A Risky Subject”
Pastor Tom Grabill
How Can I Keep From Singing
ANNOUNCEMENTS
June Calling Team: Please call Harold S or Eric C with any special concerns or requests.
June Mission of the Month: Your gift to Youth Haven Ranch helps to provide a safe place where kids who have been hurt in the past can discover the love and hope of Jesus. For more information, please visit www.youthhaven.org.
Flowers Provided By: Carrie B in celebration of Jennifer B’s birthday, June 25. Jennifer may God bless you with His guiding light, and may His love and care embrace you every day of your life. Happy birthday!
New Greeter Schedule posted. The new schedule for July - Sept is posted so please sign up early to get the week(s) of your choice. All volunteers are welcome! This is a great way to meet/greet both our church family and visitors and an important part of our goal to be a welcoming church.
Vacations: Pastor Matt is currently on vacation and will return to the office on Tuesday, July 5. Stacia will be on vacation July 5-6, and will return to the office on Thursday, July 7. Thank you for your understanding.
Summer Office Hours: Mondays and Tuesdays, 9:00am -1:00pm, and Thursdays from 8:00 am- 12:00 pm.
Sundaes on Wednesday June 29, 6:30 – 7:30 pm: “I scream. You scream. Let’s all eat some ice cream. Find a parking space for your vehicle and come check out our ice cream sundae bar! Please bring your appetites and your smiling faces and enjoy a night of delicious frozen treats” This is a community event – invite your friends and neighbors!
14th Annual Community Basketball Camp, July 25-28: This is a free camp held here at Immanuel for boys and girls, ages 8-15 years old. Check-in time is at 4:45 pm. They will begin with drills at 5 pm. There will be a guest speaker each evening at 6 pm, and dinner is served at 6:30 pm. After dinner, the kids will split into groups according to their age for more instruction and games. Please stop by the Welcome table in the lobby for a registration form. Completed forms may be returned to the church office.
Basketball Camp Volunteers Needed, July 25–28: There are 2 sign-up sheets posted on the bulletin board outside of the sanctuary with various tasks to sign up for. Please prayerfully consider these opportunities to serve as it is only through the faithfulness of our Immanuel Church Family that we can provide this camp for the kids in our community. If you have any questions, please contact the church office or Bronwyn S.
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:
We are Looking for Bible Donations Geared Towards Children Ages 8-15 yrs. old to Share with Our Basketball Camp Students this Year. If you have a bible that you would like to donate to help share the Good News of Jesus Christ with the kids that will be joining us for camp the last week of July, please bring it to the church and place it in the box labeled “Bibles”, located underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. You may also drop them off to the church office. Thank you!
Summer CONNECT Dates:
July 13- Water Fun Night
August 10- Back to School Carnival
September 14- Fall Kickoff to Weekly Program
We begin with a meal that the whole family can participate in at 5:30 pm.
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 Rick H at rick4944@live.com.
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
July 5-6- Stacia on Vacation, Office Closed
July 5- Consistory Meeting, 6:30 pm
July 7- Spiritual Growth Meeting, 6:30 pm
July 10- Communion Service, 10:00 am
July 12- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm
July 13- CONNECT Dinner/ Water Fun Night, 5:30 pm
July 14- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:30 pm
July 17- 23- Mission Trip to Blue Knob, PA
July 25-28- Basketball Camp, 5-8 pm