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
Glory To The King
Good, Good Father
They'll Know We Are Christians By Our Love
Scripture
Ephesians 3
Message
“The Gospel: The Mystery and Manifold Wisdom of God.”
Not To Us
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.
New Member’s Class: If you are interested in becoming a member of ICRC, or if you would just like more information, please join us after the service today, in the Morningside Room, the first room on your right after you exit the sanctuary and go down the stairs through the double glass doors.
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, please take a moment to join us for the first half of the Children’s Ministry meeting today. The meeting will be immediately after the service, in the common area of the basement. We would like 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.
Mobile Food Bank: We are hosting another Mobile Food Bank here in the parking lot next 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
Thanksgiving Baskets Payments Due Today: 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.
Assembling & Delivering Thanksgiving Baskets Sunday, November 19, after the service: If you are able to help with assembling, delivering, or both, 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.
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, and then clicking on the ”Bulletin Board” tab in the upper right corner.
Save the Dates:
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
11/14- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm
11/19- Thanksgiving Baskets, 11:15 am
11/22- No CONNECT or Jr. High Youth Group Meeting, Thanksgiving Break
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 women’s shampoo & conditioner, toothpaste, bleach, dryer sheets, body wash, and dish soap. 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.