As we read through the Minor Prophets this summer, we will see that the main problem they are plagued with is the problem of identity amnesia. They forget who they are as God's people, and where they are in God's promised land. In short, they lose the plot to the story. They forget who they are and where they are in God's Story, and as a result, they turn to two common forms of sin: idolatry and injustice. They worship the wrong things, they wrong others, and in all of this, they betray God's covenant. Yet, God's faithfulness perseveres and calls them back to be the people He has called them to be.
In this series we will explore how God's redemptive story continues despite the corruption of our sin and the chaos of our world.
Today’s Worship
You Are Good
How Great Thou Art
Ordination and Installation of:
New Elder Bruce Ter Haar, and
Deacon Nate Erber
Be Thou My Vision
Scripture
Haggai 2:15-19;
Zechariah 8:1-13, 20-23
Message
"The Seeds We Plant."
Today
August Mission of the Month: The Judson’s Love Clothing Center is open throughout the year to help provide clothing for school-aged children. For a referral, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.
Mobile Food Bank: We will host another Mobile Food Bank in the parking lot on September 7th, from 9-11 am. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.
CONNECT Wednesdays: We are excited to begin our CONNECT Wednesday night program once again on Wednesday, September 11! We will begin with dinner at 5:30 pm, and then the CONNECT Kids and Jr. & Sr. High Youth groups will meet after dinner. Please see the back of the bulletin for a complete schedule of youth group meeting times.
Opportunity to Serve: If You Would Like to help serve food for the Wednesday Night CONNECT Dinners, or help clean up afterwards, please contact the church office, or Jessi F, her information is in the church directory.
Upcoming at Immanuel: This Fall, there will be a number of discipleship and spiritual formation opportunities. The first is encouragement to participate in our small group ministry by finding a Life Group to be a part of or forming a new group if you would like. There will be an informational meeting about leading a Life Group on Sunday, September 8th following the worship service in the Morningside Room. All who are interested in or currently leading a Life Group are encouraged to attend.
Secondly, a daily scripture reading, and prayer journal called, “Seeing Jesus Together”, will be available for purchase. This journal is designed to be a tool to help encourage the practice of daily Scripture reading as well as spiritual growth through prayer and journaling. The journals are designed to encourage growth through intentional times of solitude, communal fellowship, and transformative worship. If you are interested in learning more there will be an introduction to the journals offered in the Morningside room on Sunday, September 22nd following the worship service.
During our Wednesday night activities there will be a class offered for adults using the video series Practicing the Way. This series is led by John Mark Comer and will teach participants how to engage with various spiritual practices as well as live a rhythm of practices that works for them through helping each participant craft their unique rule of life. This class will begin on Wednesday, September 11th at 6:30 pm.
Are you interested in joining the Immanuel community: There will be a New Members' Class in the Morningside room, following the worship service, on Sunday, September 29th. All who are interested in learning more about Immanuel Community Reformed Church are encouraged to attend.
Giving:
The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.
Local Needs:
Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of shampoo & conditioner. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.
CONNECT Wednesdays
(Begins September 11, 2024)
CONNECT Dinner – 5:30 pm.
A free meal for the whole family
Connect Kids - 6:15-7:00 pm.
3 Yrs. Old-5th Grade
They will learn about Jesus, sing songs, read bible stories, do arts and crafts, play games, and more!
Jr. High Youth - 6:15- 7:30pm.
6th- 8th Grade
Sr. High Youth- 7:00-9:00 pm
9th-12th Grade
Calling Team Assignments:
In an effort to offer more personalized care to our church members, we have divided each member into smaller groups with one Elder and one Deacon as a resource and contact person. If you need prayer or have a question or concern, please call the Elder or Deacon that you are assigned to according to your last name.
Last Name A-D
Elder Janet V
Deacon Fred H
Last Name E-H
Elder Harold S
Deacon Sally K
Last Name J-P
Elder Dave S
Deacon Kerri Mi
Last Name R-W
Elder Matt O
Deacon Jessi F
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, Nancy F, John F, Carol G
Kathy G, Roland H, Emily J, Barb K, Dianne K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, and Wayne S.
Prayer Requests
Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org
You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box”, located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, you can call and talk to Stacia, our church secretary, or you may reach out to Marcia J, the leader of our prayer team directly.
If you would like to become a part of the ICRC Prayer Chain, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.