The Exodus story is both the story of God redeeming His people from slavery in Egypt, and the beginning of a 40 year journey as the Israelite people leave Egypt to wander in the wilderness.
But the wilderness in this story is not what we think of when we think of wilderness. For the Israelites, the wilderness is a vast dry desert where very little grows, and resources are scarce. Yet, the paradox of the story is that this is the place that God calls them to for their growth and transformation as He forms them as His people and leads them toward the Promised Land.
In this series, “The Wilderness Paradox”, we are setting out on a journey with the Israelite people to see that it is through calling us out of the comfortable and the familiar, that God forms us for His plan and His purpose.
Today’s Worship
Let It Rise
Build My Life
It Was Finished Upon That Cross
Scripture
Exodus 18
Message
“Challenging Mental Models”
Life of Praise
ANNOUNCEMENTS
February Calling Team: Please call Harold S or Eric C with any special concerns or requests.
February Mission of the Month: Immanuel Community Reformed Church Personal Needs Closet. This ministry is a partnership with Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need right here in the community that surrounds Immanuel.
Flowers Provided By: Marcia J, remembering Jayne W, her dear sister who went to be with Jesus on 2/26/ 2019.
Cardboard Testimonies Class: Begins this Wednesday, March 1 and will take place each Wednesday through April 5. Attendees will meet after dinner, in the choir room, at 6:00 pm. Harold S will be leading the classes teaching us about God's grace, and then we will look forward to sharing our testimonies with the church on Easter Sunday, April 9. If you are interested in learning about God's grace and then sharing your testimony, please visit our website at www.icrclansing.org to sign up on the "Bulletin Board" tab in the upper right-hand corner.
Women’s Brunch: This Saturday, March 4, in the choir room, 9:30 am. Women high school age and up are invited to join us in the choir room for food and fellowship as we get to know and learn from each other.
New Elder & Deacon Nominations: The Consistory will begin working on a slate of nominees for Deacon and Elder in preparation for the next Congregational Meeting which will take place in June.
Mike J and Sue F will be rotating off from the Elders. Eric C and Sandy C will be rotating off from the Deacons.
All members 18 years of age and older are invited to recommend up to 4 members for each office.
Those members who are ineligible for nomination because they are either presently serving or have recently rotated off are: Carrie B, Sandy C, Eric C, Sue F, Jessi F, Fred H, Rick H, Marcia J, Mike J, Julie L, Harold S, and Janet V.
If you are a member and are 18 years of age or older, please prayerfully consider your recommendations, and then submit them by filling out the questionnaire that was sent via email on 2/14. You may also submit your responses by filling out a paper located by the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. The deadline for submission of names is next Sunday, March 5, 2023.
Save the Dates:
3/06- Fellowship Team Meeting, 7:00 pm
3/08- Quilting in the Choir Rm, 2:00 pm
3/08- CONNECT, 5:30 pm
3/08- Cardboard Testimonies Class, 6:00 pm
3/09- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:00 pm
3/12- Worship/ Communion, 10:00 am
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 right here in the community that surrounds Immanuel. This ongoing ministry is currently in need of women’s conditioner, men’s shampoo, sanitary pads, paper towel, and bleach. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (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,
Jack N, 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.