The word stewardship means, "The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one's care." As Christians we are to recognize that we are stewards of all that God has entrusted to us. We are not creators, and we are not to be consumers, we are stewards. Everything from our children, our money, and even our lives are gifts that God has entrusted to us. In this new summer series, we will be exploring what it looks like for us to be good and faithful stewards of our time, talents, and treasures.
In the first half of the series, we will look at what it means to be good and faithful stewards of our lives, money, and technology. In the second half, we will look at various spiritual practices such as sabbath keeping, scripture reading, meditation, and prayer, that will help us grow as good and faithful stewards.
Today’s Worship
Sing, Sing, Sing
Build My Life
They’ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love
Scripture
Matthew 25:14-30
Message
“Good and Faithful Stewardship”
Today
June Calling Team: Please call Eric C or Harold S with any special concerns or requests.
June Mission of the Month, Compassion International: This is a child sponsorship and Christian humanitarian aid organization that aims to positively influence the long-term development of children globally and release them from poverty in Jesus’ name. For more information, please visit www.compassion.com.
Congregational Meeting: Please stay in the sanctuary after the service this morning for a congregational meeting. 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 O, Dave S, and Bruce T have been nominated for Elders. Joe C, Sally K, and Kerri M have been nominated for Deacons.
New Member’s Class Next 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
Mobile Food Bank: We are hosting another Mobile Food Bank here in the parking lot on Wednesday, June 17th, 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. Volunteers are welcome and encouraged to arrive early to help set up.
Save the Dates:
June 13- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm.
June 14- Quilting in the Choir Room, 2 pm.
June 17- Mobile Food Bank, 9-11 am.
June 27- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm.
July 2- No Children & Worship
July 2- Nursery Closed
July 3-5- Office Closed (Stacia’s Vacation)
July 6-7- Office Open, 9:00 am.-1:00 pm.
July 9- Worship/ Communion, 10:00 am.
July 11- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm.
July 12- Quilting in the Choir Room, 2 pm.
July 12- CONNECT Dinner/ Water Fun Night, 5:30 pm.
July 13- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:00 pm.
July 17-20- Community Basketball Camp, Mon-Thurs, 5-8:30 pm.
July 22- Mobile Food Bank, 9-11 am.
July 25- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm.
July 22-July 29- Mission Trip to Alaska
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, men’s shampoo & conditioner, 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.