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
You Are Good
How Deep the Father's Love for Us
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Scripture
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
Message
“Giving is Gaining”
Good Good Father
ANNOUNCEMENTS
June Calling Team: Please call Eric C or Harold S with any special concerns or requests.
June Mission of the Month, Compassion International: 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.
Camp Grant Request Forms: There are funds available for students wanting to go to Cran-Hill Ranch or Camp Geneva this summer. To request a from, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com.
The July - Sept Greeter Schedule is Posted in the Family Life Center: This is an important part of our mission to be a welcoming church. Everyone is invited to sign up. It was so great to see new faces greeting last quarter. If you have any questions please contact Sheryl P.
Drivers Needed: Our Senior High Youth Group will be leaving for the Alaska mission trip on Saturday, July 22. We are looking for drivers to be at the church at 2:45 am., to take them to the Detroit Metro Airport. We will also need drivers to pick them up from the airport when they return at 6:45 pm., on Saturday, July 29. If you are able to help, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com.
CONNECT Water Fun Night: Join us to beat the heat Wednesday, July 12, from 5:30- 7:00 pm. We will be serving hot dogs and chips for dinner. After dinner, we will have a splash pad for the kids to play on, slip n slides, kiddie pools, a dunk tank, and water balloons! This is a community event on our Facebook page, please share it with your friends and invite your neighbors!
Volunteers Needed for Water Fun Night: Volunteers are needed to help set up, serve food, run games, and clean up afterwards. Please sign up to volunteer by visiting www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the “Bulletin Board” tab.
15th Annual Community Basketball Camp, July 17-20 : This is a free camp held here at Immanuel for boys and girls ages 8-15 years old. Check-in time is at 4:45 pm. They will begin with drills at 5 pm. There will be a guest speaker each evening at 6 pm, and dinner will be served at 6:30 pm. After dinner, the kids will split into groups according to their age for more instruction and games. Please stop by the Welcome table in the lobby for a registration form. Completed forms may be returned to the church office.
Basketball Camp Volunteers Needed:
There are several opportunities to serve at this camp. We will need help with set up on Monday July 17, and take down on Thursday, July 20. We also need help with registrations when the kids arrive, and help preparing and serving dinner. Please sign up to volunteer by visiting our website at www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the “Bulletin Board” tab.
Save the Dates:
July 2- No Children & Worship
July 2- No Nursery
July 3-5- Office Closed for Holiday
July 6-7- Office Open 9:00am- 1:00pm
July 12- CONNECT Water Night, 5:30 pm
July 17-20- Basketball Camp
July 22- Mobile Food Bank, 9:00-11:00 am
July 22- 29- Alaska Mission Trip
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 All Purpose Cleaners, Kleenex, men’s deodorant, tampons, and adult toothbrushes. 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, Wayne 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.