January 15, 2023

The theologian A.W. Tozer once said, "What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us." As thought provoking as this quote is, perhaps it is also a bit challenging to think about because maybe when you think about God, you don't have such good things come to mind. Perhaps you feel like God is distant and impersonal.

Maybe you wonder if God punishes you sometimes? Or maybe you look at the world today and wonder if God really is in control, or powerful enough after all?

As you ponder this quote from A.W. Tozer, what comes to mind when you think about God?

In this 3 part series we will be looking at some misconceptions that we commonly have of God, and how these misconceptions can hold us back from knowing and enjoying who God truly is.

Today’s Worship

Everlasting God

How Great is Our God

Great is Thy Faithfulness 

Scripture

Exodus 1-3

Message

“God’s in the Details” 

Forever

ANNOUNCEMENTS

January Calling Team: Please call Mike J or Fred H with any special concerns or requests.

January Mission of the Month: 3 Christian music stations in Lansing, MI, that connect your heart to God’s and encourage your walk with Him. Family Life Radio (99.9 FM), Smile FM (88.1), and Shine FM (95.3). Contributions to this mission will be split equally between them.

2023 Flower Calendar: Please note that the Flower Calendar has been moved to the bulletin board in the Family Life Center. If you would like to sign up to bring flowers in honor of or in memory of somebody special, or to celebrate a special occasion, please write your name down next to the desired date and plan on bringing flowers for the worship service that morning.

Mobile Food Bank:  We will be hosting another Mobile Food Bank here in our parking lot on January 31, from 4-6 pm.  If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up by visiting our website at www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the “Bulletin Board” tab in the upper right hand corner. You may also sign up on the bulletin board located in the Family Life Center.

New Member’s Class: If you are interested in becoming a member here at ICRC, or if you would just like more information, please plan on joining us for a “New Member’s” class on Sunday, February 19, immediately following the service.  (Room to be determined)  To sign up, you may visit our website at www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the “Bulletin Board” tab in the upper right hand corner.  You may also call the church office at (517) 321-2495 or send an email to office@icrclansing.org

Super Bowl Sub Sale: Enjoy during the big game or freeze them for later! This is a fundraiser to help support our 2023 summer mission trip to Sutton, Alaska.

To place an order, please visit our website at www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the “Bulletin Board” tab in the upper right hand corner. You may also call the church office at (517) 321-2495 or send an email to Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com.

 Touchdown Deluxe ($6 each or 10 for $50)- Ham, Salami, Provolone, and American Cheese.

 Kickoff Special ($5 each or 10 for $45)- Double Ham and Provolone Cheese.

We will accept orders through Sunday, January 29.  You may pick up your subs after the service on Sunday, February 12.  Payment is due at that time.

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 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 kids toothbrushes, men’s & women’s shaving cream, and All-Purpose cleaners. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. Families in need please call (517) 394-5411.

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

6:00-7:30pm.

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)

6:00- 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 Bruce T at bterhaar@comcast.net.

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, Don F, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

Kathy G, Roland H, Barb 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.