We are living in an increasingly connected world. We are connected with others like never before. Social media connects us with friends and people all over the world. We can talk face to face with people without being in the same room or even time zone as them. Yet, despite all that connects us, people are struggling with loneliness like never before. Which is why we at Immanuel are committed to living Neighbors First. Neighbors First is not a slogan to grow our church, but a change in perspective to help us see and serve the needs of our neighbors first, ahead of ourselves. We have an opportunity to imitate Christ to our neighbors by being intentional to be both aware of and present to our neighbors. So, for 6 weeks in this series "You Are My Neighbor" we will look at 6 commitments of living Neighbors First with the goal of serving and connecting with the needs of our neighbors.
Today’s Worship
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Open the Eyes of My Heart
Christ Be Magnified
Revelation Song
Scripture
Philippians 2:1-11
Message
I Give You My Heart
All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name
ANNOUNCEMENTS
September Calling Team: Please call Mike J or Fred H with any special concerns or requests.
September Mission of the Month: The City Rescue Mission of Lansing. Feeding the hungry, sheltering the lost, protecting the weak. Their mission is to meet the physical needs for food and shelter and to bring those with spiritual needs the Hope that is found in Jesus Christ.
Flowers Provided By: Marcia J. Happy Birthday Dean!
The October-December Greeter Schedule is Now Posted: Please consider signing up for a Sunday. Our Greeters are an important part of the welcome experience for both visitors and members. 2 Greeters are needed each week and you may sign up as a couple or with another single. A brief guide to duties will be provided in your mailbox.
CONNECT Dinner/ CONNECT Kids: Please join us this Wednesday, September 21, for a free family meal at 5:30 pm. After dinner, the CONNECT Kids, ages 3yrs old- 5th grade, will join together to learn about Jesus in a fun and safe environment. Over the next 9 weeks, they will be learning about the “Fruit if the Spirit”. This week they will be learning that love comes from God and that His love is overflowing.
CROP Hunger Walk: Why do we walk? We walk to partner with and support 1,600 local food banks and soup kitchens, gathering in solidarity with others in our own community to help end hunger and poverty. We also show solidarity with the millions who walk miles every day in search of food and water. Please mark your calendars, Immanuel will be walking on Sunday, October 9 right after the morning service. CWS Crop will also be our October Mission of the Month.
Attention All Life Group Leaders and Members: In connection with our “Neighbors First” focus, we encourage you to engage a video series study on RightNow Media called "One at a Time", by Kyle Idleman. This video series can be found on the ICRC’s Bible Study page of your RightNow Media account
New Members' Class: If you are interested in learning more about Immanuel and becoming part of our church family we encourage you to attend our New Members' Class on Wednesday, October 5th from 6:30 to 7:30. Please sign-up by sending an email to pastormattICRC@gmail.com with the names and number of people attending.
New Discussion Group Opportunity: How can we best love our neighbors who identify as part of the LGBTQ community? Beginning in October there will be an opportunity to come together to dialogue and discuss this question. We will be using a 5-week video series called Grace/Truth from The Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender led by Preston Sprinkle. This will be an opportunity aimed at discussing and dialoguing in a way that welcomes many differing viewpoints. There will be two opportunities to engage in this discussion: Monday afternoons from 3:30-4:30 p.m. (October 10th-November 7th), or Wednesday nights from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. (October 12th-November 16th.)
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 bleach, laundry soap, dish soap, kids toothbrushes, and sanitary pads. 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.
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
6:15-7:30pm.
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)
6:15- 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 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.