For the seasons of Lent and Easter we will be journeying through Jesus' teaching in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7). In this series we will be highlighting the Sermon as the narrow path and firm foundation for true flourishing and wholeness. Through our series in the Beatitudes last Fall, we saw that Jesus invites us to live counter-culturally—pursuing, among other things, humility, mercy, and righteousness. As we turn our attention to the rest of Jesus’ teachings, we will discover that He reveals the path of integrity, peace, and purity.
This series will emphasize two ways in which Jesus summarizes His teachings in the Sermon: the narrow path and the firm foundation. In a world that offers us fulfillment in fleeting things and momentary flourishing, Jesus' teachings provide the path and solid rock on which lasting joy and purpose are found. This series will take us through both the seasons of Lent and Easter because it is the Sermon on the Mount which shows us both our need for the cross of Christ and the resurrected life the Spirit of God enables us to live in Christ.
Today’s Worship
You Are Good
Give Us Clean Hands
Sanctuary
Scripture : Matthew 5:27-32
“Broken by Sin, Healed by Christ ”
Lifesong
ANNOUNCEMENTS
March Mission of the Month: CranHill & Camp Geneva. Both of these RCA Church camps are ministries through which God transforms lives through Youth Camps, Family Camping, Retreats and Adventure Experiences.
Children's Ministry: During the Season of Lent, we are pausing Children and Worship during the service on Sundays and welcome your children to worship with us. Nursery is available for children ages 0-3. We are also pausing our Wednesday night activities and offering our children's discipleship opportunities following the worship service on Sundays for children ages 3-5th grade.
Intergenerational Discipleship: We continue the 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 inter-generational 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.
The April – June 2025 Greeter Schedule Sign-up is Posted in the Family Life Center: This is a great opportunity to provide a friendly welcome to members and visitors. Please take a look at the schedule and consider participation as a greeter.
Mobile Food Bank: We will have another mobile food bank here on Saturday, April 5, from 9-11 am. If you would like to help out, please sign up via our website.
Wednesday Night Discipleship
Jr. High Youth - 6:15- 7:30 pm
6th- 8th Grades
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: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org
You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box” located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary or reach out to Marcia J., the leader of our prayer team directly.
If you would like become a part of the Prayer Chain, please contact the church office.