June 17, 2018

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music     

Invitation to Worship

*Song                          I Could Sing of Your Love Forever                         -M. Smith                         

*Congregational Greeting

Prayer of Confession

Lord’s Prayer

Words of Assurance and Law of God 

  (Children age 3-2nd grade released to Children & Worship)

The Word of God

*Songs                                          Just as I am/I Come Broken                  -Elliott/Cotrell

                                                       This is Amazing Grace           -Farro/Wickham/Riddle

Scripture                                              Luke 15: 11-32

Message                                    “The Prodigal Son”  Part 2

                                                           Anthony

Prayer for Blessing

The Response to the Word

Offering                                               Reckless Love                                         -Asbury

 *Doxology                  Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow        No. 382                        

Offertory Prayer 

*Song                                                   Life of Praise                                                -Hall

 *Benediction                                     

 Postlude

Please Join us in Fervant Prayer for:

Pastor Rich, Anthony, and Immanuel leadership and ministry teams

Members traveling this Summer

Members with Health Concerns:

Vicki B.,  Mark B.,  Howard C. , Sandy F.

Carol G.,  Andre H., Roland H. and other Parkinson's Sufferers,

Eleanor N., Sandy C.

 Michael S. (Ashlee W. Uncle) –Cancer/Salvation!

Save the Date

SUMMER CONNECT, 6:30 p.m. – June 27, July 25, August 22

Houston Mission Trip – July 7-14

Alger, MI Mission Trip – July 26-29

All Church Campout in the U.P. – August 4-11

Church Picnic – August 26

ANNOUNCEMENTS

June Calling Team:  Jennifer B. and Michelle C.

Flowers for church are provided by Katie S.

June Mission of the Month:  We will have our special offering today for Christian Radio.  On our FM Dial we have SMILE 88.1, SHINE 95.3, Family Life Radio 99.9. On the AM Dial 1390 (Quartet time on Saturday morning), and 1580.  There are teachings by great people of God, as well as music. What a blessing to have these resources.  Let’s let them know we appreciate them!

Children and Worship.  Please note that there is no more Sunday School, so please gather your children right after church ends!

 Missions: Please be in prayer as Anthony works to prepare the way for the Houston Clean up group to leave on July 7, and as they serve until the 14th.  Also, keep the Alger, MI site in prayer as people prepare to leave July 26-29.

COMING FAST:  The August Family Camp Trip:  3 'water/elec.' camp sites, many 'electric only', and 2 cabins remain. Register your spot with this SUMMER phone number 906-586-9732.

Summer CONNECT:  We are looking forward to our next night on Wednesday,  June 27th.  “Glitter and Glue” night, with creation stations, including a great “make and eat” snack, will be fun! If you would like to help the kids create, there is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board in the family life center".  Invite friends of all ages!.

Thanks to everyone who was involved with our Backpack ministry this school year!  Whether it was your time, talent or your resources, it was all needed and very appreciated.  The children at Cumberland School were excited to receive your gifts, and the teachers are so appreciative that we make the effort to do this ministry.          Viv Merriott and Deb McCort.

FLOWERS:   July 1,8,15,and 22 are all open on the Flower Calendar!

Siloam Christian Church They are on the sign now!  Please pray for their dynamic work in Lansing and that some will see their name and attend!

June 10, 2018

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music             Love Divine, All Loves Excelling                      -Raney

Invitation to Worship

*Song                                                      Watch and Pray                          -Paris

*Congregational Greeting

Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance and Law of God 

  (Children age 3-2nd grade released to Children & Worship)

 The Word of God

*Songs       Just as I am (I Come Broken/Amazing Grace, My Chains are Gone       

                                                                                                -Elliott-Cotrell/Newton-Tomlin

Scripture                                     Luke 15:11-32

Message                                   “The Prodigal...Family?” 

                                                    Anthony

Prayer for Blessing

The Response to the Word

Offering                                “Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel”

 *Doxology                  Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow        No. 382                           

Offertory Prayer 

*Song                                        Down at the Cross                 -Hoffman/Stockton

                                                                                                                        #255

*Benediction                                    

 Postlude

Please Join us in Fervant Prayer for:

Pastor Rich, Anthony, and Immanuel leadership and ministry teams

Members traveling this Summer

Members with Health Concerns:

Vicki B.,  Mark B.,  Howard C. , Sandy F.

Carol G.,  Andre H., Roland H. and other Parkinson's Sufferers,  Marcia J.,

Eleanor N., Sandy C.

 Michael S. (Ashlee W. Uncle) –Cancer/Salvation!

Save the Date

SUMMER CONNECT, 6:30 p.m. – June 27, July 25, August 22

Houston Mission Trip – July 7-14

Alger, MI Mission Trip – July 26-29

All Church Campout in the U.P. – August 4-11

Church Picnic – August 26

ANNOUNCEMENTS

June Calling Team:  Jennifer B. and Michelle C.

Flowers for church are provided in celebration of the VWs Anniversary!

June Mission of the Month:  Our special offering is next week for the blessing of Christian Radio.  On our FM Dial we have SMILE 88.1, SHINE 95.3, Family Life Radio 99.9. On the AM Dial 1390 (Quartet time on Saturday morning), and 1580

Children and Worship.  Please note that there is no more Sunday School, so please gather your children right after church ends!

Missions: Please be in prayer as Anthony works to prepare the way for the Houston Clean up group to leave on July 7, and as they serve until the 14th.  Also, keep the Alger, MI site in prayer as people prepare to leave July 26-29. (There are still needs for our site in Alger, MI, for life jackets, youth, adult and X-large, and a gently used fridge.   Please call the Stantons if you can help!)

Graduation Open Houses: Phillip St., Saturday, June 16th, 3:00-6:30pm, 1501 Packard Road, 290-5788.  There will be a Game Party Bus and Knocker Balls for fun starting at 3:30 – 6:30pm.  Come and enjoy some true southern cooking.

Emma B.is having her HS graduation party on June 24th from 1pm to 4pm. It will be at our house. You are invited to both celebrations!

COMING FAST:  The August Family Camp Trip:  3 water/elec. Camp sites, many electric only, and 2 cabins remain. Register your spot with this SUMMER phone number 906-586-9732.

Thanks to everyone who was involved with our Backpack ministry this school year!  Whether it was your time, talent or your resources, it was all needed and very appreciated.  The children at Cumberland School were excited to receive your gifts, and the teachers are so appreciative that we make the effort to do this ministry.          Viv M. and Deb McC.

Summer CONNECT:  We are looking forward to our next night on Wednesday,  June 27th.  “Glitter and Glue” night, with creation stations, including a great “make and eat” snack, will be fun! If you would like to help the kids create, there is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board in the family life center".  Invite friends of all ages!

FLOWERS:   June 17, July 1,8,15 ,and 22 are all open on the Flower Calendar!

June 3, 2018

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music     

Invitation to Worship

*Song                                Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee   -Beethoven/VanDyke 

*Congregational Greeting

Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance and Law of God 

  (Children age 3-2nd grade released to Children & Worship)

 The Word of God

*Songs                                    Let it Rise/Not to Us           -Davis/Tomlin-Reeves

Scripture                                     Mark 13: 32-37

Message                                   “The Door Keeper” 

                                                       Pastor Rich

Prayer for Blessing

The Response to the Word

Mission of the Month

Offering     

 *Doxology                  Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow        No. 382                           

Offertory Prayer 

*Song                                            Watch and Pray                                      -Paris

*Benediction                                    

 Postlude

Please Join us in Praying for:

Pastor Rich, Anthony, and Immanuel leadership and ministry teams

Members traveling this Summer

Members with Health Concerns:

Vicki B.,  Mark B.,  Howard C. , Sandy F.

Carol G.,  Andre H., Roland H. and other Parkinson's Sufferers,  Marcia J.,

Eleanor N., Sandy C.

 Michael S. (Ashlee W. Uncle) –Cancer/Salvation!

Save the Date

SUMMER CONNECT, 6:30 p.m. – June 27, July 25, August 22

Houston Mission Trip – July 7-14

Alger, MI Mission Trip – July 26-29

All Church Campout in the U.P. – August 4-11

Church Picnic – August 26

ANNOUNCEMENTS

June Calling Team: You may call Jennifer B. and Michelle C. with any special needs.

Flowers for church are provided by the Ernsts in celebration of Alaina's birthday!

June Mission of the Month:  Christian Radio is a blessing to which we can tune.  On our FM Dial we have SMILE 88.1, SHINE 95.3, Family Life Radio 99.9. On the AM Dial 1390 (GREAT Quartet time on Saturday morning), and 1580.  If you know of others, please share them with us.  We all need to take advantage of these resources!

Children and Worship.  Please note that there is no more Sunday School, so please gather your children right after church ends!

Congregational Meeting:  TODAY  is our annual update on the life and ministry of Immanuel.  We will also be considering Julie Lewis and Kerri Miller for Deacons, and Marcia Jackson and Sue Feenstra for Elder.  Please be in prayer for this meeting and these people so that we will clearly hear God’s leading for our ministry in Lansing. 

Video presentation:  Tod VanWieren has composed a presentation for the potluck before the congregational meeting. Come and see what God has done at Immanuel!

 Missions:  There are some needs for one of our summer mission sites in Alger, MI.  They need to get Life Jackets, youth, adult and X-large for the Mission Site; also they are in need of a gently used fridge.   Please call Cecile and Liz S. if you can help!

Summer CONNECT:  OK, we are looking forward to our next get together on Wednesday June 27th.  It is “glitter and glue” night, with creation stations, including a great “make and eat” snack!  Start inviting friends.  All ages are invited.

Siloam Christian Church They are on the sign now!  Please pray for their dynamic work in Lansing and that some will see their name and attend!

COMING FAST:  Check out uplogcabin.com for the August Family Camp Trip and register your spot with this SUMMER phone number 906-586-9732.

Gospel Festival 2018 is taking place in Potterville on June 8-9 starting at 11 a.m. each day. There will be 18 bands providing gospel and contemporary Christian rock music as well as children’s games.  More information is available on their Facebook page.

April 1, 2018 EASTER

“H e  I s  R i s e n  I n d e e d! HalleluJah!”

Pre-Service Music      Was it a Morning LIke This?/Christ the Lord is Risen Today

Invitation to Worship

Easter Reading                            Mark 16: 1-8

*Song                                     Christ the Lord is Risen Today                 - Wesley

                                                                                                                  No. 289

(Children remain in Worship)                                                                                                          

Skit/Song                             "Were You There?"/Agnus Dei                    

 The Word of God

*Song                                           Christ Arose                                           -Lowry

                                                                                                                   No. 298

Scripture                                     Mark 16:9-11

Message                   “I Know He's Alive Because I've Seen Him”

                                                  Pastor Rich

Prayer for Blessing

Adult Choir                         Celebrate Jesus Christ                                  -Fettke

The Response to the Word

Offering                            He Is Exalted/Great is the Lord 

*Doxology                  Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow         No. 382                             

Offertory Prayer 

*Song                           How Can I Keep From Singing Your Praise             

*Benediction                                     

 Postlude                                 Hallelujah Chorus                                    -Handel

 Please Join us in Praying for:

Mission of the Month:    Sunny Crest Youth Ranch

Pastor Rich, Staff, and Immanuel leadership and ministry teams

Members with Health Concerns:

Vicki B., Howard J. C. , Sandy F., Carol G.,  Sandy C.

Andre H. (6 yr old with Christine L.), Roland H.,  Marcia J., Eleanor N., Sandi S

Linda H. – Praise God for some relief

Michael S. (Ashlee. W. Uncle) – Weakness from Cancer

Save these Dates:

CONNECT Indy Races - April 25

CONNECT Kids – May 23

Rummage Sale – Saturday, May 5

Houston Mission Trip – July 7-14

Alger, MI Mission Trip – July 26-29

All Church Campout – August 4-11

Church Picnic – August 26

ANNOUNCEMENTS

April Consistory Calling Team:  If you need assistance in any way, please call either Tod VW. or Brian W.  Thank you to all who minister along with Pastor and Anthony!

Flowers for church:  Thank you to the Fritzlers, Steiners, Ernsts, TerHaars, Farnums and Luceros for contributing the Easter Lily beauty to our sanctuary this morning.

Thank you!  David H. and Don F. have put in so much extra time over the last few months with Palm Sunday and Easter music rehearsals.  If you have been blessed by their gifts shared here, please let them know that in some way. Thanks!

 40 Days of Prayer: participant books will be available to be picked up next Sunday, Easter.  A table will be set up in the Family Life Center with the books arranged by the day of the week.  Check the day of your group’s meeting to get your book. 

Mission Trip Meeting:  After  Sunday School and Bible Class on April 8 & 22, Anthony will hold a meeting for the upcoming mission trip details.

TWEEN Moms:  Check out www.secretkeepergirl.com  It will be a time to remember!

CONNECT this Weds. … and then none on the 4th for Spring Break.  We resume on Weds., 11th, Dinner is at 5:30, with Children's, Jr. High activities following.  The Sr. High youth are meeting also, instead of Sundays. The CHILDREN AT THE TABLE class will begin on Weds., April 11.  CHOIR is off for the month of April.

April Mission of the Month:  NEXT WEEK we will have a speaker from Sunny Crest Youth Ranch (sunnycrestyouthranch.org). Please check out their powerful story.

Van F. Family:  Please pray for Geri, Janine and their families as they mourn the loss of Geri’s son, Bruce, from complications following heart surgery.  Geri’s address is in the back of our directory is you want to send a card.

FELLOWSHIP:  Check out the site for the August Family Camp Trip and register your spot with this WINTER phone number (785-220-4913).  It looks like a beautiful spot!  Take advantage of these times to get to know your ICRC family!

Siloam Christian Church is so grateful to have a place of worship and prayer. This is truly a ministry of God to the Kingdom of our Lord.

December 31, 2017

 Please Join us in Praying for:

Mission of the Month:   ICRC Camp Grants.

Pastor Rich, Staff, and Immanuel leadership and ministry teams

Members with Health Concerns:

Vicki Bennett,  Mark Black,  Howard J. Church , Sandy Free

Carol Geer,  Roland Hubbert,  Eleanor Nederveld,

 Paul Haan -  hospice care at home

Linda Heusinkveld – Dr. Appointment and Sparrow Pain Clinic

James Shepherd – ulcerated foot

Save these Dates:

Men’s Study and the Painting Class resume – Tuesday, January 9

CONNECT Resumes – Weds., January 10

Communion Worship – Sunday, January 14

Camp Geneva – January 19-21

Game Night – Saturday, January 27

Card Making – Saturday, February 24

ANNOUNCEMENTS

January Consistory Calling Team: January Calling Team will be Linda B. and Dave S.  Thank you for coming alongside Pastor and Anthony’s Ministries.

Mission of the Month:  The ICRC Camp Grants are our emphasis this month. We will still receive your donations today in the offering.  Please memo your gift.

CONNECT:  There will be no CONNECT dinner or classes until we resume January 10.  Have a blessed and safe New Year Celebration!

 B. Family:  Mark and June are traveling to Mayo Clinic in the next weeks for Mark's check up. Prayers for good test results and safe travels are appreciated.

 Siloam Christian Church is so grateful for our help and invitations to participate in events.  This is truly a ministry of God to our Brothers and Sisters in Christ.

Sub Sale Time!  The youth will be taking orders for subs throughout January.  The Costs are Touchdown Subs - $5/10 for $40, Kick-off Subs - $4/10 for $35.

Offering Envelopes for 2018 are in your boxes, if you have not picked them up already.  Please check the number to make sure it matches your previous number.  If it does not, please call the office as soon as possible so new envelopes can be provided.  If you do not have offering envelopes and would like some, please call the office.

Staff Gift: The church staff is very grateful for your generous hearts to give over and above their salary.  May God give back to you, as well!

Nursery volunteers NEEDED!  Please sign up in the Family Life Center and write down how often you are willing to help. The families are grateful!  Thank you.

 Compassion Sponsorship:  Please pray for our young friend from Bangladesh, affectionately referred to as “Z”. Any notes of encouragement and pictures you want to send, please bring to the office.  His picture is on the narthex bulletin board.

December 24, 2017 p.m.

“What Shall We Do With This Baby?”

Pre-Service Music                    Still, Still, Still

Scene 1 -2

*Carol:  What Child is This?                                                                      No. 180

Scripture Reading: Luke 2: 1-7

Carol:  Some Children See Him                                                                  No. 181

Scene 3

Carol: The First Noel

Scripture: Luke 2: 8-16

*Carol: While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks                                        No. 175

Special Music: Away in a Manger

            Go Tell it on the Mountain!                                                            No. 205

Scene 4

We Three Kings of Orient Are                                                                   No. 206

Scripture:  Matthew 2: 1-2, 9-12

Meditation

Special Music: You’re Here

Lighting of the Christ Candle

Sharing of the Light

Carol: Silent Night                                                                                      No. 195

Benediction

Post Service Music                  Go Tell It on the Mountain                 (arr. Larson)

This Evening’s Participants

Rev. Richard Heusinkveld

Cast

Questioner 1 - Anna O.
Questioner 2 - Kandy H.
Narrator - Fred H.
Scripture Reader - Marcia J.
Mary - Rachel L.
Joseph - Fred B.

Shepherd - Lukas R.
Angels - Sophia L., Jessica F., Casady R.
Wise Men - Josh H., Tony C., Mark B.

Costuming/Props/Stage Crew/Lights

 Linda H., Doreen D.,

Dean J., Brian W., Karla T.

Special Music

Abigail, Rachel, Sophia L.

Gabe H.

Scripture Readers:

Doreen D.

Bruce T.

Poinsettias have been given by:  The H. Family in memory of Alice H. and in honor of Roxie P.e;  the H. in memory of Great Grandma Rena and Grandma Rosa; the S. and L. in honor of God’s faithful love! 

December 24, 2017 a.m.

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music               Carol of the Bells/I Saw Three Ships            -Hayes      

Invitation to Worship

*Congregational Greeting

*Songs             Joy to the World/Angels from the Realms of Glory   No. 171/190

Lighting of the Advent Candles

*Song                                O Little Town of Bethlehem                             No. 178                

Words of Assurance and Law of God    

 (Children age 3-2nd grade released to Children & Worship)

  The Word of God

*Song                                    What Child is This?                                         

Scripture                                      John 1:1-5

Message                                   "Hope is Born"

                                                 Anthony T.

*Song                                O Come All Ye Faithful                                   No. 193

Prayer for Blessing

The Response to the Word

Offering                                Away in a Manger                                          -Line

*Doxology                  Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow         No. 382     

Choir                                       Noel Festival                                      

Offertory Prayer 

*Song                            Hark! The Herald Angels Sing                            No. 184

*Benediction

Post Service Music                        

*Those who are able are invited to stand.                            

Hymns projected by permission of CCLI #95502

 Please Join us in Praying for:

Mission of the Month:   ICRC Camp Grants.

Pastor Rich, Staff, and Immanuel leadership and ministry teams

Members with Health Concerns:  Vicki B.,  Mark B.,  Howard C.

Sandy F., Carol G.,  Roland H.,  Eleanor N.,  Sandi S.

 Paul H.:   hospice care at home. 

Linda H. Rehabilitation after knee surgery

James S. - Healing of Ulcerated Foot

Save these Dates:

Jr. High Lock In - Saturday, January 6

Men’s Study and the Painting Class resume – Tuesday, January 9

CONNECT Resumes – Weds., January 10

Camp Geneva – January 19-21

Game Night – Saturday, January 27

Card Making – Saturday, February 24

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

December Consistory Calling Team is Tod V.W. and Brian W.  January will be Dave S. and Linda B.

Our December poinsettias have been given by:  Fred & Kandy H. Family in memory of Alice H. and in honor of Roxie P.;  Pastor and Linda H. in memory of Great Grandma Rena and Grandma Rosa; Ken and Bronwyn S. and Joe and Darla L. in honor of God’s faithful love!  The plants can be taken after the Christmas Eve evening service.  Thank you to Don and Sany F. for getting the poinsettias.

Mission of the Month:  The ICRC Camp Grants will be our emphasis this month. We will still receive your donations through the end of the month.  Please memo your gift.

CONNECT:  There will be no CONNECT dinner or classes until we resume January 10.  Have a blessed Advent and Christmas!

 Siloam Church will be rehearsing Friday evening, 4-8p.m. and worshipping on Christmas Day here at Immanuel.

A Special Christmas Note from Geri V. F. is on the bulletin board.

Offering Envelopes for 2018 are in your boxes, if you have not picked them up already.  Please check the number to make sure it matches your previous number.  If it does not, please call the office as soon as possible so new envelopes can be provided.  If you do not have offering envelopes and would like some, please call the office.

Staff Gift: The church staff is very grateful for your generous hearts to give over and above their salary.  May God give back to you, as well!

Nursery volunteers NEEDED!  I’ve had people requesting to be taken off this service opportunity; if you are willing to help fill in the gaps, please sign up in the Family Life Center and write down how often you are willing to help. The families appreciate an opportunity to worship without distraction once in a while.  Thank you.

Compassion Sponsorship:  Our young friend from Bangladesh, affectionately referred to as “Z”, will be receiving the children’s cards and pictures soon.  Please pray it brightens his Christmas celebration and the heart of his family and community.  We have no idea the impact of such simple gifts to someone who has nothing.