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
Song of Love
Build My Life
Worthy, Worthy
Scripture
Philippians 4:10-13
Message
“Practicing Contentment”
Graves into Gardens
ANNOUNCEMENTS
September Calling Team: Please call Janet V or Fred H with any special concerns or requests.
September Mission of the Month: The Greater Lansing Food Bank has led the fight against hunger since 1981, by serving Lansing’s seven-county, 4,000 square-mile service area, ensuring families in need have nutritious food to support their health and well-being, and to weather financial stress or unforeseen life events. The mission of the GLFB is to alleviate hunger one meal at a time and to create a future where everyone has access to nourishing food. Immanuel partners with the GLFB each month to provide a mobile food bank right here in our parking lot, providing opportunities to serve and to meet the needs of those in the community that surrounds us.
CONNECT Kickoff: Join us for a free family meal served at 5:30 pm. every Wednesday, starting next Wednesday, September 13th. After the meal, at 6:00 pm., the CONNECT Kids, ages 3yrs. old – 5th grade, will meet to learn about Jesus in a fun and safe learning environment. Our Jr. High Youth Group, ages 6th-8th grade, will also meet at that time. If you have any questions about CONNECT Kids, please email Katie Secor at katiesecor03@gmail.com. If you have questions about the Jr. High Youth Group, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com. We look forward to seeing you here!
Sr. High Youth Group (9th-12th Grade): Resumes 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.
New Elders and Deacons: Please look forward to the ordination and installation of our new Elders, Matt O and Dave S, and Deacons Sally K, and Kerri M, during the service on Sunday, September 17. Let’s also thank God for His work through Mike J and Sue F who will be rotating off from the Elders, and for Eric C and Sandy C who will be rotating off from the Deacons.
Save the Date: Please look forward to celebrating Immanuel’s 68th anniversary on Sunday, October 1, 2023. We will be having a fellowship potluck after the service that day, so please mark your calendars and look forward to more information to come!
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 shampoo and conditioner, and women’s deodorant. 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, David C,
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.