In our culture we are tempted to find our identities in everything from the number of likes we get on Instagram to the expression of our sexuality. At best it has become confusing and at worst it has become damaging. Who am I? Where do I belong? And what is my purpose?
These are questions that we are going to attempt to answer in this new series as we explore why the resurrection of Jesus matters and how through it we are freed to live a better story in Him.
Today’s Worship
He Reigns
Jesus is Alive
Be Thou My Vision
Scripture
Philippians 3:1-14
Message
“A Better Aim”
Karissa K- CranHill
Every Move
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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 Moerdyk.
Mobile Food Bank: We are hosting another Mobile Food Bank this Saturday, April 22, from 9-11 am. 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 in the upper right hand corner.
Rummage Sale: Our annual youth rummage sale fundraiser will take place on Saturday, May 6th from 8am-1pm, and Sunday, May 7th, from 12-2pm.
We will be collecting donations the day before, Friday May 5th, from 3-7 pm.
Since we will be donating any remaining items to Volunteers of America, we are only able to accept items from the list provided in the bulletin.
All proceeds will benefit our Senior High Youth Group summer mission trip to Sutton, Alaska.
Cumberland Game Night: Immanuel is going to come alongside Cumberland Elementary School teachers and staff to help out with a family game night on Friday, May 19, from 5-7 pm. This event will be at Cumberland Elementary School, located at 2801 Cumberland Rd, Lansing MI, 48906.
There will be giant lawn games, such as: a Kerplunk, Sorry, Tic Tac Toe, and Chutes and Ladders.
There are 2 volunteer opportunities for this event, you may sign up for one or both of them.
1. Wednesday, May 10, at 6:00 pm., here at the church. We are going to need help getting prepared and building the giant games.
2. Friday, May 19, from 5-7 pm., at Cumberland. Volunteers are needed to help organize and run the games.
To sign up please visit our website at www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the ”Bulletin Board” tab in the upper right corner.
New Sermon Series Schedule:
4/23 A Better Sexuality 1 Corinthians 6:12-20
4/30 A Better Wisdom 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
5/7 A Better Identity 1 John 3:1; Romans 8:14-16
5/14 A Better Community Acts 2:42-47
5/21 A Better Mission 2 Corinthians 5:11-21
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, paper towel, All-Purpose Cleaners, 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, Dave N, Yvonne 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.