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
Lord of the Dance
Power of Your Love
Let My Life Be Like a Love Song
All Who Are Thirsty
Solo (Dave South)
Scripture
Exodus 40:34-38; Numbers 9:15-23
Message
God With Us
Hosanna, Loud Hosanna
April Calling Team: Please call Sue F or Jessi F with any special concerns or requests.
April Mission of the Month: The Gideons International is an association of Christian men and women dedicated to telling people about Jesus through associating together for service, sharing personal testimony, and by providing Bibles and New Testaments. Immanuel supports this mission in loving memory of Paul M.
We Will Be Filling Easter Eggs After the Service Today: Please join us in the Family Life Center if you are able to help.
Community Easter Egg Hunt this Wednesday, April 5, During CONNECT: Dinner will be served, at 5:30 pm. The Easter egg hunt will follow at 6:00 pm. There will be fun activities for the kids afterwards, face painting, and the Easter Bunny will be here too! Please share this exciting news with your friends and family and we look forward to seeing you!
Maundy Thursday: Please look forward to joining us this Thursday, April 6, at 7:00 pm., for our Maundy Thursday Communion Service, reflecting on the great sacrifice of Jesus and His commandment for us to love and serve others.
Women’s Brunch Saturday, April 15, 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. If you are able, please bring a brunch dish to share. You may sign up on the bulletin board tab at www.icrclansing.org, or just come.
Save the Dates:
4/11- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm.
4/12- Quilting in the Choir Rm, 2:00 pm.
4/12- CONNECT Dinner, 5:30 pm.
4/12- CONNECT Kids, 6:00 pm.
4/12- Jr. High Youth Group, 6:00 pm.
4/13- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:00 pm.
4/15- Women’s Brunch, 9:30 am
4/16- Worship, 10:00 am.
4/16- Cardboard Testimonies, 11:30 am.
4/16- Sr. High Youth Group, 6:00 pm.
4/19- CONNECT Dinner, 5:30 pm.
4/19- CONNECT Kids, 6:00 pm.
4/19- Jr. High Youth Group, 6:00 pm.
4/22- Mobile Food Bank, 9-11 am.
4/23- Worship, 10:00 am.
4/23- Cardboard Testimonies, 11:30 am.
4/23- Sr. High Youth Group, 6:00 pm.
4/25- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm.
4/26- CONNECT Dinner, 5:30 pm.
4/26- CONNECT Kids, 6:00 pm.
4/26- Jr. High Youth Group, 6:00 pm.
4/26- Fellowship Team Meeting, 6:30 pm.
4/27- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:00 pm.
4/28- Sr. High Friday Night Event, 6:00 pm.
4/30- Worship, 10:00 am.
4/30- Cardboard Testimonies, 11:30 am.
4/30- Sr. High End of Year Party, 6:00 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 right here in the community that surrounds Immanuel. This ongoing ministry is currently in need of men’s deodorant, men’s shaving cream, paper towel, and All-Purpose Cleaners. 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.