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
You Are Good
Bigger Table
Build My Life
Scripture
Luke 10:25-37
Message
“Don't Ask Who, But How?”
Communion
Those Who Trust
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.
Rachel M is Expecting “A Little Scoop of Fun” November 1st: Please join us in the Family Life Center today for Rachel’s baby shower from 3pm-5pm. Soft served Ice cream and snacks will be provided. (Rachel is registered on babylist.com) One last request, we hope it’s not too hard, please bring a book instead of a card
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 Immanuel Community Reformed Church's Bible Study page of your RightNow Media account. If you have not yet made an account you may do so by following this link, https://app.rightnowmedia.org/join/icrclansing. If you are not a part of a Life Group you are encouraged to either find one to join by visiting the Life Group's page on our church's website or start a small group with friends to engage the content of this video series together.
Kid’s CONNECT Kickoff: This Wednesday, September 14, from 5:30-7:30 pm. Please join us for a free family meal served at 5:30 pm. Afterwards, kids ages 3yrs old- 5th grade will join together to learn about Jesus in a fun and safe environment. They will enjoy singing, stories, arts and crafts, games and more!
Immanuel Youth Group (Jr. High, 6th – 8th Grade): This Wednesday, September 14, from 6:15-7:30 pm. For more information, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com.
Immanuel Youth Group (Sr. High, 9th – 12th Grade): Begins next Sunday, September 18, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. For more information, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com.
CROP Hunger Walk: Mark your calendars! Our Annual CROP Hunger Walk will be on Sunday, October 9, 2022. Please look forward to more information about this walk in next week’s bulletin.
Save the Dates:
Sept. 21- CONNECT Dinner, 5:30 m
Sept. 21- CONNECT Kids, 6:15pm
Sept. 21- Jr. High Youth Group, 6:15pm
Sept. 21- Fellowship Team, 6:30pm
Sept. 22- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:30pm
Sept. 25- Sr. High Youth Group, 6:00pm
Sept. 27- Men’s Study, 7:00pm
Sept. 28- CONNECT Dinner, 5:30 m
Sept. 28- CONNECT Kids, 6:15pm
Sept. 28- Jr. High Youth Group, 6:15pm
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, paper towel, toilet paper, 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.
CONNECT Wednesdays
(Beginning September 14)
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.