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
Heart of Worship
Thy Word
As The Deer
Scripture
1 Samuel 4:1-11; Psalm 1
Message
“The Practice of Savoring Scripture”
Blessed Be
ANNOUNCEMENTS
August Calling Team: Please call Sue F or Jessi F with any special concerns or requests.
August Mission of the Month: The Judson’s “Love Clothing Center” helps provide clothing for school-aged children. Judson’s serves an average of 30 families each month except for August and September where nearly 200 families are scheduled and approximately 450 children receive back to school clothing! You can make a monetary donation to this very important mission, please just write August M.O.M on your check or envelope, or you can make a clothing donation by placing items in the tub labeled “Love Clothing Center”, located underneath the mailboxes just outside of the sanctuary.
All children’s clothing is helpful, but especially needed are new socks and underwear, especially boxer briefs in all boy’s and men’s sizes.
Clothing is also needed in sizes 4T to adult sizes for Teens.
New: socks, briefs, boxer briefs, cotton panties, girls camisoles, bras, sports bras.
New or Gently Used: jeans, joggers, leggings, t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, pajamas, athletic shoes, other clothing.
Winter Coats: Kids sizes 4T-16, clean with working zippers.
We Are Excited to CONNECT With You: Please look forward to joining us for our CONNECT Kickoff in two weeks, on Wednesday, September 13, at 5:30 pm! Please refer to the “Connect Wednesdays” section on the back of this bulletin for more information. We look forward to seeing you here at that time and hope that you might invite a friend or two to come along!
Sr. High Youth Group (9th-12th Grade): Will resume once again on Sunday, September 17th, from 6-8 pm. For more information, please contact Joey South, at jrsouth16@yahoo.com.
Mobile Food Bank: We are hosting another Mobile Food Bank here in the parking lot on Tuesday, September 19, from 4-7 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. 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 laundry pods, dryer sheets, women’s deodorant, children’s toothbrushes, and tampons. 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.
CONNECT Wednesdays
(September 13 - May)
CONNECT Kickoff!
Wednesday, September 13
We begin with a free meal that the whole family can participate in at 5:30 pm.
CONNECT Kids
Children Ages 3 yrs.-5th Grade
Meet from 6:00-7:00 pm.,
joining together to learn about Jesus in a fun and safe environment. They will enjoy singing, bible stories, arts and crafts, games, and more!
Jr. High Youth Group
(6th- 8th Grade, Sept 13 - May)
6:00- 7:30pm.
For more information, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com.
Sr. High Youth Group
(9th-12th Grade, September 17 - May)
Sundays from 6:00-8:00 pm.
For more information, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com.
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.