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
Days of Elijah
Revelation Song
It Was Finished Upon That Cross
Scripture
2 Corinthians 5:14-21
Message
Prince of Peace
ANNOUNCEMENT: May Calling Team: Please call Mike J or Fred H with any special concerns or requests.
May Mission of the Month: RCA Church Camps, CranHill & Camp Geneva. Both of these camps are ministries through which God transforms lives through Youth Camps, Family Camping, Retreats and Adventure Experiences.
Mobile Food Bank: We are hosting another Mobile Food Bank here in the parking lot this 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. Volunteers are welcome and encouraged to arrive early to help set up.
Children & Worship: There will be no Children and Worship during the service on the following dates: Sunday, May 28th, Sunday, June 4th, and Sunday July 2nd.
Congregational Meeting Sunday, June 4: This meeting will take place after the service, in the sanctuary. On the agenda will be a proposed budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year, and the selection of two new deacons, and two new elders. Matt Oudsema, Dave South, and Bruce Ter Haar have been nominated for Elders. Joe Chahine, Sally Kapenga, and Kerri Miller have been nominated for Deacons.
New Member’s Class, Sunday, June 11: If you are interested in becoming a member of ICRC, or if you would just like more information, please plan on coming to the choir room for a “New Member’s” class after the service this day. The choir room is the first room on your right after you exit the sanctuary and go down the stairs. Please sign up by visiting our website at www.icrclansing.org, and then clicking on the “Bulletin Board” tab in the upper right hand corner. You may also call the church office at (517) 321-2495 or send an email to office@icrclansing.org
Save the Dates:
June 4- No Children & Worship Today
June 4- Congregational Meeting, 11:15 am.
June 5- 90-Day Goals God Dream’s Meeting, 6:30 pm. (Leadership & Staff.)
June 11- New Member’s Class, 11:15 am.
June 14- Quilting in the Choir Room, 2 pm.
June 17- Mobile Food Bank, 9-11 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 laundry soap or laundry pods, toilet paper, and paper towels. 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.
Summer CONNECT
Meets once a month during the summer.
We begin with a meal that the whole family can participate in at 5:30 pm., and the kids activities begin at 6:00 pm.
Wednesday, July 12- Water Fun Slip n Slides, kiddie pools, water balloons, sprinklers, a dunk tank, and there may be a fire truck here as well from the Lansing Fire Department.
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.