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
Everywhere That I Go
Here I am to Worship
Sanctuary
Scripture
Romans 12:1-8 ESV
Message
“What’s in Your Wallet?”
Rev. Traci Parker
I Wanna Be Washed
ANNOUNCEMENTS
July Calling Team: Please call Sandy C or Janet V with any special concerns or requests.
July Mission of the Month: Lansing Christian Services mission is to mobilize and equip local churches to be a blessing to people in need in our community. Some of the ways they serve the church are by:
Providing church leadership with tools to mobilize church members in serving others.
Assisting churches as they start new ministries by providing support.
Offering churches, the opportunity to avoid duplication of services and ensure benevolence funds are used as effectively as possible.
Being a central location where the needs of families can be heard, verified, and referred to churches with the appropriate resources.
Flowers Provided By: Fred and Kandy H. in celebration of Independence Day. Today we celebrate freedom thanks to those who came before, those brave men and women who fought and died in every war. More than words can say, your courage, your dedication, your patriotism is appreciated each and every day.
CONNECT Wacky Water Night: Join us to beat the heat next Wednesday, July 12, at 6:00 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 Wacky Water 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.
Mobile Food Bank: We are hosting another Mobile Food Bank here in the parking lot on Saturday, July 22nd, 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. Volunteers are welcome and encouraged to arrive early to help set up.
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, bleach, women’s shampoo & conditioner, and sanitary pads. 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 6:00 pm., and the kids activities begin at 6:30 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.