The Christian life is not about a list of do’s and don’ts, but is about God working in our hearts, by His Spirit, to bring us to faith in Jesus Christ. As we continue to live out our faith, God continues to work in our hearts by His Spirit to produce Christ likeness, or the fruit of the Spirit in our lives.
Today as we look at Proverbs 3:3-4, we will see that the pursuit and priority of kindness is evidence of a heart transformed by the love of God.
Today’s Worship
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
Since Jesus Came into My Heart
Sweet, Sweet Spirit (verses 1 & 2)
Where the Spirit of the Lord Is
Breathe on Me, Breath of God
Scripture
Proverbs 3:3-4
Message
“The Heart, Harmony, and Handiwork of Kindness”
They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love
We Are Marching in the Light of God
ANNOUNCEMENTS
July Calling Team: Please call Rick H or Sandy C with any special concerns or requests.
July Mission of the Month: The King’s Garden of Valley, Nebraska. For more information, please visit www.kingsgarden.org.
Flowers Provided By: Jessi F in celebration of her mom Bridget F’s birthday on July 16. “Not only are you my mom, but you are also my best friend, and one of the best people I know.” ~ Jessi
Please Welcome Ron Sandison from Spectrum Inclusion on Sunday, July 31: Ron will join us that day to give the morning message and to talk about autism awareness and inclusion within the church. Ron is the founder and leader of Spectrum Inclusion which is an organization seeking to educate the Christian community on autism awareness and acceptance. In addition to his work for Spectrum Inclusion, Ron works full time in the medical field, is a professor of theology at Destiny School of Ministry, and is an advisory board member of the Autism Society Faith Initiative of the Autism Society of America. Ron speaks at over 70 events a year, including 25 churches, and has also authored 3 books on the subject of autism and faith. You can find out more about Ron, including his story of being diagnosed with autism at a young age, and about his organization Spectrum Inclusion, by visiting the website, www.spectruminclusion.com
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 Steiner.
Bible Donations: 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 basketball 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!
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, men & women’s deodorant, men’s shampoo, and Kleenex. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. Families in need, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411 for a referral.
Summer CONNECT Dates:
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 25-28- Basketball Camp, 5:00-8:00 pm
July 26- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm
July 28- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:30 pm
August 9- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm
August 10- CONNECT Back to School Carnival, 5:30 pm
August 11- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:30 pm
August 11-13- “Backyard” Mission Trip
August 23- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm