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
Sing, Sing, Sing
Build My Life
The Solid Rock
Scripture
Ephesians 4:1-16
Message
“Worthy of the Calling Pt. 1”
Lifesong
ANNOUNCEMENTS
November Calling Team: Please call Sally K or Matt O with any special concerns or requests.
November Mission of the Month: This year we are sponsoring a single mom from Central Africa, and her 5 year old daughter. We will also be sponsoring a 33 year old man from Afghanistan, and a 21 year old female from Guinea.
During the month of November, we will have an Angel tree set up outside of the sanctuary with gift tags to choose from. Each tag will tell you who the gift is for, their age, and a desired gift. (We will also have wish lists posted on the bulletin board next to the tree.)
After purchasing your gift, we ask that you return it here to Immanuel unwrapped. Please also turn in your original receipt, or a copy of it, with the gift purchased underlined. This is for "charitable contribution" tracking purposes. No gift receipts please.
Wrapping paper, gift tags, and tape are also welcomed donations for this very important mission.
Flowers Provided By: Carrie B in celebration of Amber B’s birthday on Tuesday, November 7. Amber, we pray that you enjoy your day to the fullest and find God’s goodness in every part of it. Happy Birthday!
Mobile Food Bank: We are hosting another Mobile Food Bank here in the parking this 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.
CONNECT: Join us each Wednesday for a free family meal at 5:30 pm. After the meal, at 6:15 pm., the CONNECT Kids, ages 3yrs. old – 5th grade, meet to learn about Jesus in a fun and safe learning environment. Our Jr. High Youth Group, ages 6th-8th grade, also meets at that time.
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.
Save the Dates:
11/14- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm
11/15- High School Hangout, 3-5 pm
11/15- CONNECT Dinner, 5:30 pm
11/15- CONNECT Kids, 6:15 pm
11/15- Jr. High Youth Group, 6:15 am
11/19- Assembling & Delivering Thanksgiving Baskets, 11:15 am
11/22- No CONNECT, Thanksgiving Break
11/22- No Jr. High Youth Group
11/23- Happy Thanksgiving!
11/26- No Sr. High Youth Group
11/28- Men’s Study, 7:00 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 women’s shampoo & conditioner, women’s shaving cream, bleach, laundry pods, 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.