Please welcome Brian and Elizabeth Bruxvoort this morning who are here to give us an update regarding their mission in Alaska.
Brian and Elizabeth work in partnership with the Mission Aviation Repair Center where they provide transportation for pastors, missionaries, Bible camps, and various other ministries that bring the hope of Christ to remote Alaskan villages.
Whether they are transporting passengers or providing maintenance service for other missionaries, or pastors planes, the Bruxvoort’s goal is to be the hands and feet of Jesus in all of their work.
Brian will also be giving us the message today from Psalm 103, teaching us about the “Gospel of Gratitude.
Today’s Worship
Everlasting God
Rescue
10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)
Scripture
Psalm 103
Message
I Wanna Be Washed
ANNOUNCEMENTS
September Calling Team: Please call Janet V. or Fred H. with any special concerns or requests.
September Mission of the Month: Immanuel partners with the Greater Lansing Food Bank each month to provide a mobile food bank right here in our parking lot, providing opportunities to serve and meet the needs of those in the community surrounding us.
CONNECT: Join us for a free family meal this Wednesday, September 27, at 5:30 pm. The CONNECT Kids, ages 3yrs. old – 5th grade, will meet after the meal at 6:15 pm., to learn about Jesus in a fun and safe learning environment. Our Jr. High Youth Group, ages 6th-8th grade, also meets at that time.
Women’s Night: Ladies, please look forward to joining us at 6:15 pm, after the CONNECT Dinner, this Wednesday, September 27th, to make sympathy/ get well cards in the Morningside room. Each lady will have the opportunity to make a total of 8 cards, 4 to leave at the church, and 4 to take home. This workshop is open to all women of the church and there is no charge to participate. Please come and enjoy fellowship with each other and let’s get creative!
Immanuel’s 68th Anniversary Fellowship Potluck Next Sunday, October 1, 2023, at 11:15 am.: Please sign up by visiting our website at www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the “Bulletin Board” tab. Please include the number of people that will be attending and what dish you will bring to pass. You may also sign up by calling the church office with your information.
Thanksgiving Baskets:If you would like to purchase a basket for a family in need this year, please sign-up by visiting our website, www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the “Bulletin Board” tab. You may also call the church office at (517) 321-2495. The cost of each basket is $50. We will need a final commitment by next Sunday, October 1. Payments are due by Sunday, October 29th. You may place your payments in the collection plate at the front of the sanctuary, or you may drop it off to the church office. Please write “Thanksgiving Baskets” on your check or envelope.
Mobile Food Bank: We are hosting another Mobile Food Bank here in the parking lot on Saturday, October 7, 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.
Candy Donations: We are currently accepting candy donations for the community “Trunk-or-Treat that will be on Wed., October 25th. If you are able to help with this, please bring individually wrapped candy donations to the church and place them in the tub located underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary.
The Oct - Dec Greeter Schedule: Is posted on the bulletin board in the Family Life Center. This is a great way to meet and greet our church family as well as visitors. We need 2 greeters per week. If you don't already have a greeting partner, please sign up for yourself, and we will match you up as needed. If you have any questions, please contact Sheryl Page.
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. This ongoing ministry is currently in need of toilet paper, paper towel, bar soap, women’s shaving cream, and men’s shampoo & conditioner. 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 8)
3:00- 5:00 pm.- The Hangout. An after-school program where high school students can hang out, do homework, play tabletop games, video games, drink pop, and eat snacks.
5:30 pm.- CONNECT Dinner. A free meal that the whole family can participate in.
6:15-7:00 pm.- CONNECT Kids (Children Ages 3 yrs.-5th Grade) join together to learn about Jesus in a fun and safe environment. They will enjoy singing, bible stories, arts and crafts, games, and more!
6:15- 7:30pm.- Jr. High Youth Group. For more information, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com.
Sr. High Youth Group ( 9th-12th Grade)- September 17 - May 12
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.
If you are in need of meals, or if you are willing to provide meals when needed,
please contact Kerri M.