Today we renew our vision to see "the greater Lansing area radically and eternally transformed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ, as expressed in word and lived out in deed," by re-imagining what it means to be the church.
Today’s Worship
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
Days of Elijah
Overcome
Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me
Scripture
Jeremiah 29:4-9
Message
“Seeking Shalom”
Bigger Table
God of Grace and God of Glory
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. 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: Join us for a free family meal this Wednesday, September 13, at 5:30 pm. At 6:15 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 next 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 next 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.
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. If you will be attending, 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. Please include the number of people that will be attending and what dish you will bring to pass.
Save The Dates:
9/19- Mobile Food Bank, 4-6 pm
9/24- Worship/ Brian & Elizabeth
Bruxvoort, 10:00 am
9/26- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm
9/28- Prayer Team Meeting, 6 pm
9/30- Wayne Komejan Memorial Service, 11:00 am
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 paper towel, toilet paper, men’s shampoo & conditioner, bleach, dish soap, and All-Purpose cleaners. 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.