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 Christlikeness, or the fruit of the Spirit in our lives.
Today as we look at Proverbs 14:14, we will see that what we do and how we treat others reveals what is in our hearts. If we withhold goodness from others, we cannot claim to know the goodness of God.
Today’s Worship
Forever
Above All
Revelation Song
Scripture
Proverbs 14:14
Message
“Goodness: The Fruit of Our Being”
You Are Good
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.
Enhanced Coffee Hour: Please join us in the Family Life Center for food and fellowship us after the service this morning.
Please Welcome Ron Sandison from Spectrum Inclusion Next 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, This Week, 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.
Kid’s CONNECT “Back to School” Carnival: Need school supplies? Why not win them at the “Back to School” Carnival on August 10, from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm. This is a free event for children ages 3 yrs. old – 5th grade. We will begin with a free family meal served at 5:30 pm. Afterwards, the kids will enjoy playing a variety of games that will allow them the opportunity to win school supplies for the upcoming school year.
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
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