The Exodus story is both the story of God redeeming His people from slavery in Egypt, and the beginning of a 40 year journey as the Israelite people leave Egypt to wander in the wilderness.
But the wilderness in this story is not what we think of when we think of wilderness. For the Israelites, the wilderness is a vast dry desert where very little grows, and resources are scarce. Yet, the paradox of the story is that this is the place that God calls them to for their growth and transformation as He forms them as His people and leads them toward the Promised Land.
In this series, “The Wilderness Paradox”, we are setting out on a journey with the Israelite people to see that it is through calling us out of the comfortable and the familiar, that God forms us for His plan and His purpose.
Today’s Worship
Sing, Sing, Sing
Help Me Find It
Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me
Scripture
Exodus 13:17, 14:31
Message
"The Paradox of Transformation"
Those Who Trust
ANNOUNCEMENTS
January Calling Team: Please call Mike J or Fred Hannula 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.
Mobile Food Bank: We will be hosting another Mobile Food Bank here in our parking lot next Tuesday, 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.
Family Game Night: The Fellowship team will be hosting another Family Game Night here at Immanuel on Saturday, February 11, at 6:30 pm. Bring your favorite games along, your favorite snacks, and come join in the fun! If you have any questions, please contact the office or Kandy Hannula.
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.