What is the Gospel? What is meant by the Kingdom of Heaven? In this new sermon series, we will look at what makes the Gospel good news and what the reality of the Kingdom of Heaven means for us.
As we explore what Jesus meant when He proclaimed that the Kingdom of Heaven has come near, we will see how the reality of the Kingdom is 3-dimensional. It is the forward-back, upside-down, and inside-out good news of God’s saving work in Christ, and in this series, we will look at how the 3-dimensional reality of the Kingdom shapes our church’s mission and values. The Gospel of Jesus and His Kingdom we will see, reaches each of u personally, but it is not a private matter.
Join us as we seek to see the Gospel in 3D and how the good news of Jesus and His Kingdom shapes our mission and values
Today’s Worship
God With Us
Good, Good Father
Goodness of God
Scripture
Luke 10:25-37
Message
"Nourishing Our Neighbors"
Goodness of God
ANNOUNCEMENTS
February Mission of the Month: The City Rescue Mission of Lansing is a Christian ministry that serves Michigan's capital area, meeting the physical needs of food and shelter, and bringing those with spiritual needs the Hope that is found in Jesus Christ.
CONNECT this Wednesday, February 26: We will be serving pancakes and sausage for dinner at 5:30 pm. After dinner the CONNECT Kids and the Jr. & Sr. High youth groups will meet.
“Practicing The Way” Class: This class meets in the Morningside room at 6:30 pm, after the CONNECT dinner. We are studying the spiritual practice of prayer. Please join us!
Mobile Food Bank: We will have another mobile food bank here on Saturday, March 1st, from 9-11 am. If you would like to help out, please sign up via our website.
Sunday, March 9th: We will begin an intergenerational cohort of the Practicing the Way course. We will meet in the youth room downstairs following the service at 11:15 am. Our hope is that this will be an intergenerational group learning together what it means to live as followers of Jesus. Everyone from high schoolers to retirees are encouraged to attend. The course is 8 sessions long.
Elder & Deacon Nominations: The Consistory will begin working on a slate of nominees for 1 new Elder and 2 New Deacons in preparation for the next Congregational meeting in June. Janet Van Wieren will be rotating off from the Elders. Fred Hannula and Nate Erber will be rotating off from the Deacons.
All members 18 years or older can recommend up to 2 members for the Elder’s office and 4 for the Deacon’s.
Members who are ineligible for nomination because they are either presently serving, or have recently rotated off are: Nate Erber, Jessi Fritzler, Fred H, Sally K, Kerri M, Matt O, Harold S, Dave S, Bruce Tr, and Janet V.
If you are a member and are 18 years or older, please prayerfully consider your recommendations, and then fill out the questionnaire that was shared with the congregation via email.
You may also submit your responses by filling out a paper ballot here at church. The ballots and the ballot box are located by the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. The deadline for submission of names is Sunday, March 2.
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 women’s shampoo & conditioner, men’s shaving cream, and toilet paper. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary.
CONNECT Wednesdays
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- 7:30 pm.
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 Bruce T
Deacon Sally K
Last Name J-P
Elder Dave S
Deacon Kerri Mi
Last Name R-W
Elder Matt O
Deacon Nate E
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.