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
God With Us
Lord I Need You
Take My Life and Let it Be
Scripture
Malachi 3:6-12
Message
Good and Faithful Giving
Glorious
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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.
New Member’s Class Today: 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 today. The choir room is the first room on your right after you exit the sanctuary and go down the stairs.
Mobile Food Bank: We are hosting another Mobile Food Bank here in the parking lot on Saturday, 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.
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
Congratulations 2023 Graduates:
High School:
Aiden D
Daisy W
Lukas R
Higher Education Graduates:
Jenny F- University of Michigan
Ben O- Michigan State University
Cole J- MBA, Central Michigan University
Please join us after the service for cake in the Family Life Center as we offer congratulations and celebrate their success!
Two New Deacons and Two New Elders: Were selected during the Congregational Meeting last Sunday. Matt O and Dave S were selected for Elders. Sally K and Kerri M were selected for Deacons. Please keep them in your prayers as they look forward to installation in the fall.
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 take them to the Detroit Metro Airport that morning at 3 am. We will also need drivers to pick them up from the airport when they return on Saturday, July 29, at 1:30pm. If you are able to help, please let Joey South know if you would like to do the first and/or last leg of the trip, and how many people your vehicle can seat.
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 bleach, laundry soap or laundry pods, men’s shampoo & conditioner, women’s deodorant, women’s shaving cream, 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.