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
Because of Your Love
How He Loves
Amazing Grace
Scripture
Ephesians 2:1-22
Message
“God's Handiwork: One New Humanity”
Lord's Prayer (It's Yours)
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, L.G. in India, and Jibit Asha International.
Flowers Provided By: Don and Pat W in celebration of their 64th wedding anniversary on October 24th. Don and Pat, the union of your hearts brings such joy to others as you walk in faithfulness to one another and to the Lord. Happy Anniversary!
Annual Trunk-or-Treat Community Event, This 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.
New Member’s Class Next 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.
Children’s Ministry Meeting: If you volunteer with children in any way here at Immanuel, even if you are not on a children’s ministry team, but volunteer for certain events such as serving at CONNECT dinners, or the community events that we put on for the kids throughout the year, we ask that you take a moment to join us for the first half of the Children’s Ministry Team meeting on Sunday, October 29th. We will be meeting immediately after the service, in the common area of the basement, to talk about interactions with children and expectations. This should only take about 10-15 minutes of your time. All others who are on a children’s ministry team are asked to stay for the remainder of the meeting. Thank you.
Mobile Food Bank: We are hosting another Mobile Food Bank here in the parking lot on Tuesday, November 7, 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. Volunteers are welcome and encouraged to arrive early to help set up.
November Will be a Month of Thankfulness Where We Celebrate and Give Thanks to God Through Hymns: Please take a moment to share your favorite hymn with us by visiting our website, www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the ”Bulletin Board” tab in the upper right corner.
Save the Dates:
11/01- Fellowship Team Meeting, 6:30 pm
11/07- Mobile Food Bank, 4-6 pm
11/08- Quilting, 230-530 pm
11/09- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:00 pm
11/12- Worship/ Communion, 10:00 am
11/18- Spaghetti Dinner/ Dessert Auction, 6 pm
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 dish soap, 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.