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
You Are Good
Jesus Is Alive
In Christ Alone
Scripture
1 Corinthians 1:18-31
Message
I Wanna Be Washed
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.
Flowers Provided By: Tod & Janet V in celebration of Janet’s birthday on 4/29. Janet may God bless you with His boundless love, calming peace, and heavenly joy throughout the coming year.
Rummage Sale: This Saturday, May 6th from 8am-1pm, and Sunday, May 7th, from 12-2pm. All proceeds will benefit our Senior High Youth Group summer mission trip to Sutton, Alaska. We will be collecting donations for the sale this Friday May 5th, from 3-7 pm. Please bring any items that you would like to donate at that time.
Digital Members Directory and Church App: Immanuel will soon be offering a digital members directory and church app that will allow you to update your information for the church directory in real time. There will be a demonstration on how to download and use this app in the sanctuary, after the service, next Sunday, May 7.
Mobile Food Bank: We will be hosting another Mobile Food Bank here in our parking lot on Tuesday, May 23, from 5-7 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 in the upper right hand corner.
Cumberland Game Night: Immanuel would like 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 are 2 volunteer opportunities for this event, you may sign up for one or both of them.
1. Wednesday, May 10, at 6:30 pm., here at the church. If you would like to help us prepare and put games together, please come to the church during this time.
2. Friday, May 19, from 5-7 pm., Volunteers are needed to help organize and run the games at the school.
To sign up please visit our website at www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the ”Bulletin Board” tab.
The ChurchPulse Assessment Survey: Please remember to complete the survey that was sent to your email on Wednesday, April 12. The deadline for completion is Sunday, May 14, at 11:59 p.m. If you did not receive the survey, please contact the church office at (517) 321-2495, or you may send an email to office@icrclansing.org, and we will be happy to send it to you.
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 laundry pods, toilet paper, paper towel, and women’s shampoo & conditioner. 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.