What is the church? What does it look like to be a church? How does God call us to be His church today? We will explore the answers to these questions and many more in our series through Ephesians.
The Apostle Paul's letter to the Ephesian church is often described as God's model for the quintessential church. In this letter we learn how pivotal the church is to God's mission in the world and what it looks like for us to live out our faith in community together.
Over the next 7 weeks we will explore what it means to be God's church formed by and for the work of His grace in Jesus Christ by the Holy Spirit.
Today’s Worship
O Praise Him
How Great is Our God
Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me
Scripture
Ephesians 1:3-23
Message
“The Handiwork of Grace”
Hosanna
ANNOUNCEMENTS
October Calling Team: Please call Harold S or Kerri M with any special concerns or requests.
October Mission of the Month: The funds collected this month will be divided between our 5 supported missionaries: Brian & Elizabeth Bruxvoort in Alaska, ElmTree Ministries in Honduras, Grace Covenant Ministries in Kentucky, Linn Gann in India, and Jibit Asha International.
CONNECT: Join us for a free family meal this Wednesday, October 18th, at 5:30 pm. After the meal, at 6:15 pm., the CONNECT Kids, ages 3yrs. old – 5th grade, will meet to learn about Jesus in a fun and safe learning environment. Our Jr. High Youth Group, ages 6th-8th grade, will also meet at that time.
Annual Trunk-or-Treat Community Event, Next Wednesday, October 25, from 6-7pm: If you would like to decorate your vehicle and help pass out candy, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website, www.icrclansing.org, and then plan on showing up to the church about 30 minutes early that evening to park and decorate.
Candy Donations: We are currently accepting candy donations for the community “Trunk-or-Treat. If you are able to help with this, please bring individually wrapped candy donations to the church and place them in the tub located underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary.
New Member’s Class Sunday, October 29: If you are interested in becoming a member of ICRC, or if you would just like more information, please join us after the service for a “New Member’s” class. Please sign up by clicking on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website, www.icrclansing.org. The class will be held in the Morningside Room, the first room on your right after you exit the sanctuary and go down the stairs.
Thanksgiving Baskets Payments Due Sunday, October 29th: Please place your payment in the collection plate at the front of the sanctuary or drop it off at the church office. Please write “Thanksgiving Baskets” on your check or envelope.
Assemble & Deliver Thanksgiving Baskets: If you are able to help assemble and/or deliver Thanksgiving baskets after the service on Sunday, November 19, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website, www.icrclansing.org. If you will be delivering, we ask that you go in groups of 2 or 3.
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 men’s & women’s shampoo & conditioner, men’s and women’s deodorant, bleach, toothpaste, and Kleenex. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes located outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.
CONNECT Wednesdays (September 13 - May 8)
3:00- 5:00 pm.- The Hangout. An after-school program where high school students can hang out, do homework, play tabletop games, video games, drink pop, and eat snacks.
5:30 pm.- CONNECT Dinner. A free meal that the whole family can participate in.
6:15-7:00 pm.- CONNECT Kids (Children Ages 3 yrs.-5th Grade) join together to learn about Jesus in a fun and safe environment. They will enjoy singing, bible stories, arts and crafts, games, and more!
6:15- 7:30pm.- Jr. High Youth Group. For more information, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com.
Sr. High Youth Group ( 9th-12th Grade)- September 17 - May 12
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, David C,
Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,
Kathy G, Roland H, Barb K, Jack N, Marcia N, Dave N, Yvonne N,
Wayne S.
If you are in need of meals, or if you are willing to provide meals when needed,
please contact Kerri M.