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
You Are Good
Jesus Paid it All
How Deep the Father's Love For Us
Scripture
Genesis 3
Message
“But God”
Communion
Welcome New Members:
Nathan & Andrea E
Nancy F
Graves into Gardens
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.
Flowers Provided By: Carrie B in celebration of her grandson Zeke’s birthday. Zeke, may God bless you today and each day that follows. May you hear His voice, follow His footsteps, be comforted by His care, and live in His grace forever. Happy Birthday!
Thank You: On behalf of the Immanuel Staff, we would like to thank you for the staff Christmas gifts that we received. We are grateful beyond measure for your generosity and your kindness.
CONNECT Resumes this Wednesday, January 11: Please look forward to joining us for a family meal served in the Family Life Center at 5:30 pm. The CONNECT Kids and Jr. High Youth Group will meet after dinner at 6:00 pm.
2023 Phone Directory: There is a copy of the new phone directory in your church mailbox. If you do not have a mailbox and would like one, and/or a copy of the directory, please contact Stacia in the church office to let her know. You may send an email to office@icrclansing.org, or you may call 517 321-2495, Mon-Wed from 9:00 am-1:00 pm.
The Greeter Schedule for January-March 2023 Has Been Posted in the Family Life Center: This is an important part of Immanuel's ministry and a great way to meet-and-greet your church family/guests. We need 2 greeters/week so sign up as a couple or we can find you a partner. Contact Sheryl P with questions.
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.
Save the Dates:
1/18- CONNECT Dinner, 5:30 pm
1/18- CONNECT Kids, 6:00 pm
1/18- Jr. High Youth Group, 6:00 pm
1/22- Sr. High Youth Group, 6:00 pm
1/24- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm
1/25- CONNECT Dinner, 5:30 pm
1/25- CONNECT Kids, 6:00 pm
1/25- Jr. High Youth Group, 6:00 pm
1/26- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:00 pm
1/29- Sr. High Youth Group, 6:00 pm
1/31- Mobile Food Bank, 4-6 pm