November 11, 2018

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music        Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing                    -Burkhardt

Invitation to Worship

*Songs                                       Holy Holy Holy                              -Heber/Sykes

*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

*Song                                        Indescribable                                              -Story

                                                   Crown Him                               -Bridges/Throng

Scripture                                      

Message                            “Magnified by the Almighty”

                                                      Pastor Rich

Prayer for Blessing

The Response to the Word

Communion Hymn  Let Us Break Bread Together, vs 1

Celebrate the Lord’s Supper     

Responsive Communion Thanksgiving

Offering                             Now Thank We All Our God   (Duet)                -McKechnie

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

*Song                                      Blessed be the Name                       -Clark/Hudson

 *Benediction                                     

 Postlude                            I Sing the Mighty Power of God                 -Westenkuehler

         ANNOUNCEMENTS

 November Calling Team:  Please call Bruce and Julie with any special concerns or requests.

 Flowers are provided by: The L family in honor of David’s birthday!

 November Mission of the Month: Elm Tree Ministries. Sara E has been living and serving in Honduras now for 4 1/2 years. She has been teaching Sunday school for 3 years and is running a trade school for women who are able to craft items to sell so that they can generate income to help support their families. She also teaches English classes 3 days a week for 2 hours a day. The Missions house there is a place for cooking and baking as well as a place that the children can go to for help with their homework and tutoring. The roof and the electrical has already been done for this house, but they are looking forward to building a stronger security wall around it. Please help Sara and her ministry to help make this happen!

 We will be filling bags for Cumberland Elementary School directly after service today. Please come downstairs if you would like to help. Thank you!

 CONNECT: This week, the children will be working with Bruce and Karla T to make Advent/Christmas ornaments! These will be used for Family Decorating night here at the church on November 25!

 Senior High Youth Group 5th Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Dessert Auction:  Coming up this Saturday November 17 at 5 p.m.! Please sign up in the Family Life Center to reserve your seats and/ or to bring a dessert. ($10 per person or $50 for a table of 6)

 Santa Suit Anybody? We are looking for an adult size santa suit for a skit on December 2nd. If anybody has one that we can borrow for a short time, please let us know! Thank you!

Siloam Christian Church Please pray for their ministry to continue growing!

                  Friends with Health Concerns:

                           Mark Black, Howard J. Church , Carol Geer,

                   Rhonda Holleman, Eleanor Nederveld, Sandi Shults

                                  Roland Hubbert and other Parkinson’s sufferers,

  Michael Stokes (A. Williams’ Uncle) –Cancer/Salvation,

                                   Vicki Bennett

Save these Dates:

                                            All Church Thanksgiving- November 22

                                            Family Decorating Night- November 25

                                                Painting with Sandi- November 27

                                                     Men’s Study- November 27

                                             Church Unique Meeting- December 1

November 4, 2018

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music 

Invitation to Worship

*Songs                                            Above All                           -Baloche/ Leblanc

*Congregational Greeting

Responsive Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance and Law of God 

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

                                                The Word of God

*Song                                   O Praise Him (Chorus)          -David Crowder Band

                                                   Overwhelmed                       –Sidewalk Prophets

Scripture                                      

Message                                       Guest Speaker

                                                Rev. Andrea Deward

Prayer for Blessing

                 The Response to the Word

Moment for Ministry

Offering

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

Offertory Prayer 

*Song                                         I’ll Fly Away                                        -Brumley

                                                 I Saw the Light                                       -Williams

 *Benediction                                     

 Postlude                                 

 *Those that are able are invited to stand.   Hymns projected by permission of CCLI #95502

         ANNOUNCEMENTS

 October Calling Team:  Please call Marcia J and Jennifer B with any special concerns or requests.

 Flowers are provided by: Don and Pat W in celebration of their 59th Anniversary!

 October Mission of the Month: “No Senior Without a Christmas”-  Don’t forget we have a collection box outside of the sanctuary still. Our goal is to collect 350 bottles of shampoo! Thank you to all who have donated so far!

 Thanksgiving Basket Donations:  We will be working with Christian Services again this year to provide Thanksgiving baskets for the needy. There is a signup sheet in the Family Life Center for donations. The cost of each basket is $40. When you sign up, please designate how many baskets you would like to pay for. Deadline for this sign up is November 11. Please help us reach our goal of 70 baskets this year!

 Senior High Youth Group 5th Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Dessert Auction:  Coming up Saturday November 17 at 5 p.m.! Please sign up in the Family Life Center to reserve your seats and/ or to bring a dessert. ($10 per person or $50 for a table of 6)

 BRICK AND MORTAR Report:

1.      The paper folding machine, that folds the weekly bulletin, was taking one-   page-of-paper-at-a-time: very time consuming. The machine was serviced and now accepts a stack of paper as designed.

2.      The two floor cleaning machines have stopped working. Attempts by staff to restore their function have failed. Both machines will be sent out for service.

3.      The pew cushions have received their first ever professional cleaning and stain resistant treatment.

4.      The carpets were professionally cleaned

5.      The office copy machine has been replaced due to aging machine failure.

6.      The parking lot resurfacing has been completed.

 Siloam Christian Church Please pray for their ministry to continue growing!

October 28, 2018

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music 

 Invitation to Worship

*Songs                                             Above All                           -Baloche/ Leblanc

 *Congregational Greeting

Responsive Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance and Law of God 

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

The Word of God

 *Song                                    O Praise Him (Chorus)           -David Crowder Band

                                                    Overwhelmed                        –Sidewalk Prophets

Scripture                                      

Message                                       Guest Speaker

                                                Rev. Andrea Deward

Prayer for Blessing

                The Response to the Word

Moment for Ministry

Offering

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

Offertory Prayer 

*Song                                          I’ll Fly Away                                         -Brumley

                                                  I Saw the Light                                        -Williams

*Benediction                                     

 Postlude                                 

 *Those that are able are invited to stand.   Hymns projected by permission of CCLI #95502

     ANNOUNCEMENTS

 October Calling Team:  Please call Marcia J and Jennifer B with any special concerns or requests.

 Flowers are provided by: Don and Pat W in celebration of their 59th Anniversary!

 October Mission of the Month: “No Senior Without a Christmas”-  Don’t forget we have a collection box outside of the sanctuary still. Our goal is to collect 350 bottles of shampoo! Thank you to all who have donated so far!

 CONNECT: There will be no CONNECT this week. Happy Halloween!

 Thanksgiving Basket Donations:  We will be working with Christian Services again this year to provide Thanksgiving baskets for the needy. There is a signup sheet in the Family Life Center for donations. The cost of each basket is $40. When you sign up, please designate how many baskets you would like to pay for. Deadline for this sign up is November 11. Please help us reach our goal of 70 baskets this year!

 Senior High Youth Group 5th Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Dessert Auction:  Coming up Saturday November 17 at 5 p.m.! Please sign up in the Family Life Center to reserve your seats and/ or to bring a dessert. ($10 per person or $50 for a table of 6)

 BRICK AND MORTAR Report:

 1.      The paper folding machine, that folds the weekly bulletin, was taking one-   page-of-paper-at-a-time: very time consuming. The machine was serviced and now accepts a stack of paper as designed.

2.      The two floor cleaning machines have stopped working. Attempts by staff to restore their function have failed. Both machines will be sent out for service.

3.      The pew cushions have received their first ever professional cleaning and stain resistant treatment.

4.      The carpets were professionally cleaned

5.      The office copy machine has been replaced due to aging machine failure.

6.      The parking lot resurfacing has been completed.

 Siloam Christian Church Please pray for their ministry to continue growing!

October 21, 2018

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music 

Invitation to Worship

*Songs                            Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee                       -Beethoven

*Congregational Greeting

Responsive Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance and Law of God 

Kids Praise

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

                                     The Word of God

*Song                              The God of Abraham Praise!            -Mann/ Landsberg

                                               Holy is the Lord                               –Chris Tomlin

Scripture                                       Exodus 33: 12-33

Message                               “On Seeing His Backside”

                                                      Pastor Rich

Prayer for Blessing

             The Response to the Word

Offering

Mission of the Month Offering Received                                  

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

Offertory Prayer 

*Song                                         Ancient of Days                          -Sadler/ Harvill

 *Benediction                                     

 Postlude                                 

*Those that are able are invited to stand.   Hymns projected by permission of CCLI #95502

         ANNOUNCEMENTS

October Calling Team:  Please call Marcia J and Jennifer B with any special concerns or requests.

Flowers are provided by: Kathe L in memory of Randy L birthday.

October Mission of the Month: “No Senior Without a Christmas”- Today is the Mission of the Month offering! Please find it in your hearts to give to this worthy cause! We also have a collection box outside of the sanctuary still for bottles of shampoo. Thank you to all who have donated so far!

CONNECT: There will be no CONNECT this week. Instead, please join us for the Pumpkin Carnival! This is for preschool aged children through elementary school. There will be free games, treats, and lots of fun! Have the kids wear their costumes!

Rick and Jackie H will present their travels to Uganda this afternoon at 4:30 pm. Please come and join Rick and Jackie to see how much more there is to know about Uganda! Refreshments will follow!

Thanksgiving Basket Donations:  We will be working with Christian Services again this year to provide Thanksgiving baskets for the needy. There is a signup sheet in the Family Life Center for donations. The cost of each basket is $40. When you sign up, please designate how many baskets you would like to pay for.

BRICK AND MORTAR Report:

1.      The paper folding machine, that folds the weekly bulletin, was taking one-   page-of-paper-at-a-time: very time consuming. The machine was serviced and now accepts a stack of paper as designed.

2.      The two floor cleaning machines have stopped working. Attempts by staff to restore their function have failed. Both machines will be sent out for service.

3.      The pew cushions have received their first ever professional cleaning and stain resistant treatment.

4.      The office copy machine has been replaced due to aging machine failure.

5.      The parking lot resurfacing has been completed.

Siloam Christian Church Please pray for their ministry to continue growing!

October 14, 2018

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music 

Invitation to Worship

*Songs                               All Creatures/Sing Alleluia                -Hildalong/Byrd

*Congregational Greeting

 Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance and Law of God 

Induction of New Member:  Jill C.

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

The Word of God

*Song                                         Life of Praise                                         -M. Hall

Scripture                                  Exodus 32: 1-14

Message                      “When God says, “Let Me Alone!””

                                                      Pastor Rich

Prayer for Blessing

              The Response to the Word

Offering                                   

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

Choir Anthem:                             Pure and Holy                                         -Greer

Offertory Prayer 

*Song                                         Those Who Trust                                 -Houghton

*Benediction                                     

 Postlude                                 

 *Those that are able are invited to stand.   Hymns projected by permission of CCLI #95502

 ANOUNCEMENTS

 October Calling Team:  Please call Marcia J and Jennifer B with any special concerns or requests.

 Flowers are provided by: The H Family in honor of Ian’s Birthday.

October Mission of the Month: “No Senior Without a Christmas”- We will be collecting bottles of shampoo ( There is a box outside of the sanctuary) as well as taking a special offering on 10/21 for this special event.

 Induction of new member:  Please welcome Jill C.! Jill, we so excited that you have decided to join our ICRC Church family! May God bless you as you continue to move forward in your faith!  

Backpack Ministry- We will be filling bags today! If you are interested in helping, please come downstairs to the pantry directly after service!

 Crop Walk:  Is today! Registration begins at 1:00 p.m., walk begins at 2:00 p.m.,   please keep all of our walkers and rockers in your prayers!

 CONNECT: Please join us for dinner Wednesday night at 5:30 p.m. Activities for the kids will begin at 6:15 p.m. The lesson for this week is about how Jesus taught his friends to fish. Kids…We are going fishing with Uncle Chuck. Come prepared to catch some big fish!

A Night of Fun and Food: Saturday, October 20, we will be having an all church game night! Everybody is invited to bring their favorite game and their favorite snack to church. Tables will be set up in the choir room. All ages invited! A signup sheet has been posted on the bulletin board in the Family Life Center!

Rick and Jackie H. will present their travels to Uganda on Sunday, October 21 at 4:30 pm.  Rick has much more to show us than we have seen in his presentation on September 7.  Refreshments will follow the travelogue. There is a signup sheet in the family Life center.  Please come and experience Uganda!

Christmas Program:  Please remember that the sign up to participate in the Christmas program is also in the Family Life Center. We would like to have an idea of participation before October 21 so that we can finalize the cast and plan accordingly. Any questions please see Karla T.

October 7, 2018

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music 

Invitation to Worship

*Song                                     The Solid Rock                               -Mote (No. 92)     

                                      The Battle Belongs to the Lord             -Owen-Collins                               

*Congregational Greeting

Prayer of Confession

The Lord’s Prayer

Words of Assurance and Law of God 

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

                      The Word of God

SOLO  M. Underhill                One Pair of Hands                                -Roberson

*Song                                          Through it All                           -Crouch (No. 43)

Scripture                                       Exodus 20: 1-21

Message                      “The Mandate- Positive and Purposeful”

                                                      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                                        I Go to the Rock                                       -Rambo                

 *Benediction                                     

 Postlude                                 

*Those who are able are invited to stand.   Hymns projected by permission of CCLI #95502

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 October Calling Team:  Please call Marcia J and Jennifer B with any special concerns or requests.

 Flowers are provided by: Carrie B in honor of Cora’s Birthday and in loving memory of her mother Sandy’s birthday!

 October Mission of the Month: “No Senior Without a Christmas”- TRIAD fills 350 boxes with household supplies, non-perishable food, and holiday cheer. The boxes are then delivered to needy, older adults living in the tri-county area by a uniformed law enforcement officer or fire personnel. We will be collecting bottles of shampoo as well as taking a special offering on 10/21 for this special event. There will be a box outside of the sanctuary beginning 10/7.  

 Sunday School / Children and Worship: Sunday School will be from 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. – Children and Worship is for 3yr olds through 2nd grade. For the safety of the children, a parent or responsible adult must be present before the children will be released.

 Backpack Ministry- Next Sunday we will be filling bags. If you are interested in helping, please come downstairs to the pantry directly after service! The more helpers the better! Thank you so much!

 Crop Walk:  Next Sunday! Registration begins at 1:00 p.m., walk begins at 2:00 p.m.,   please keep all of our walkers and rockers in your prayers and give to a worthy cause by pledging a donation to one or more of them.

 CONNECT: Please join us for dinner Wednesday nights at 5:30 p.m. Activities for the kids will begin at 6:15 p.m. The lesson for this week will about being naughty or nice. “What would Jesus do?” The kids will be making a beautiful stained glass vase for your fall flowers!

 A Night of Fun and Food: Saturday, October 20, we will be having an all church game night! Everybody is invited to bring their favorite game and their favorite snack to church. Tables will be set up in the choir room. All ages invited! A sign up sheet has been posted on the bulletin board in the Family Life Center!

 Painting with Sandi S: There will be painting with Sandi this week on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and every other Tuesday following.  Come get creative and join in the fun! 

Rick and Jackie H will present their travels to Uganda on Sunday, October 21 at 4:30 pm.  Rick has much more to show us than we have seen in his presentation on September 7.  Refreshments will follow the travelogue. There is a signup sheet in the family Life center.  Please come and experience Uganda!

An Evening of Southern Gospel Music at South Church:  Friday October 26, 2018. Sheryl E would like to order group tickets for our church. Tickets are $12 each. If we get group tickets, we can get in early and sit together! Please let Sheryl know if you are interested.

Thanksgiving Plans? If there is enough interest, plans will be made to share a Thanksgiving dinner at church at 5:30 p.m. Thanksgiving day. The turkey will be cooked at church and participants will be asked to bring a dish to share. The members of Siloam Nepali congregation are being invited to participate as well! A signup sheet is posted in the Family Life Center.

Christmas Program:  We are looking for participants (actors/ performers/ helpers) of all ages. There is a sign up poster in the Family Life Center with more details. We would like to have an idea of participation before October 21 so that we can finalize the cast and plan accordingly. Any questions please see Karla T.

Thank you to all of you who have assisted in making our grounds look beautiful this summer! There were many of you who mowed, weeded flowerbeds, and planted flowers. Thanks to all of you who donated flowers for these flowerbeds as well. It takes many willing hands to keep God’s house beautiful! ~ Brian & Linda

September 30, 2018

                    The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music 

Invitation to Worship

*Song                                     Agnus Dei                                            - MW Smith

                                            O Praise Him!                                            - Crowder                                  

*Congregational Greeting

Prayer of Confession

The Lord’s Prayer

Words of Assurance and Law of God 

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

                      The Word of God

*Songs                                        Good Good Father                          - Barrett/Tomlin

                                                  10,000 Reasons                                       - Redman

Scripture                                          Psalm 37: 5, 7

Message                                    “Committed to Prayer”

                                                      Pastor Rich

Prayer for Blessing

                   The Response to the Word

In Christ Alone                                           - Gerry

Offering                                       

Offertory Prayer 

*Song                                          You Are Good                                   - Houghton                        

*Benediction                                     

 Postlude                                 

*Those who are able are invited to stand.   Hymns projected by permission of CCLI #95502

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 September Calling Team:  Please call David S. and Linda B. with any special concerns or requests.

 Flowers are provided by... Chris & Sheryl P. in celebration of their 28th anniversary! May God bless them with many more years to come!

 September Mission of the Month: Immanual’s Backpack Ministry… Today is the last day to give to this mission.

 You are All Invited! Please join us in the Family Life Center directly after service today for the T. family reception!

 From The H. family: “We would like to thank the congregation for their prayers, love, and support during the time of Kandy’s mother’s illness and death.  We grieve our loss while we rejoice in her “promotion” to be with our Lord and Savior.” 

 Sunday School / Children and Worship: Sunday School will be from 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. – Children and Worship is for 3yr olds through 2nd grade. For the safety of the children, a parent or responsible adult must be present before the children will be released.

 CONNECT: Please join us for dinner Wednesday nights at 5:30 p.m. Activities for the kids will begin at 6:15 p.m. The lesson for this week will be teaching about being naughty or nice,” What would Jesus do?” The kids will also be painting stained glass vases for your fall flowers!

 Christmas Program: We are looking for participants (actors/performers, helpers) of all ages! There is a sign-up poster in the Family Life Center with more details.  We would like to have an idea of participation by October 21 so that we can finalize the cast and plan accordingly. Any questions please see Karla T.

 An Evening of Southern Gospel Music at South Church: Friday, October 6, 2018.  Sheryl E. would like to order group tickets for our church. Tickets are $12 each. If we get group tickets, we can get in early and sit together!  Please let Sheryl know if you are interested. She will be purchasing the tickets. What a wonderful way to share in Christian fellowship together!

September 23, 2018

Pre-Service Music

Invitation to Worship

*Song          Praise to the Lord                  -Meander/Warring                                                                              

*Congregational Greeting

Prayer of Confession

The Lord’s Prayer

Words of Assurance and Law of God 

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

The Word of God

*Songs                                      One True God                             -Harris/Clark  

O Come to the Alter -Elevation                                      

Scripture                                         Isaiah 41:1

Message                                    “Creative Silence”

                                                      Pastor Rich

Prayer for Blessing

Offering  

(Mission of the Month Offering) 

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

Offertory Prayer 

*Song                  I Go to the Rock                              -D. Rambo                                                                      

 *Benediction                                     

 Postlude

Your Leaders covet your fervent Prayer:

Pastor Rich, Anthony, Immanuel leadership and ministry teams

Friends with Health Concerns:

 Mark B., Howard J. C. , Carol G.,

 Rhonda H., Eleanor N., Sandi S.

Roland H. and other Parkinson’s sufferers

Michael S. (A. Williams’ Uncle) –Cancer/Salvation!

Save these Dates:

Prayer Reprise Sermons – September Sundays

CONNECT Bike Parade! – September 26

Adult Choir Resumes – October 3

C.R.O.P. Walk – October 14

Game Night – October 20

                   *Prayer Line 517-321-2495, ext. 191*

September Calling Team:  Please call David S. and Linda B. with any special concerns or requests.

Flowers are provided by...the L. family in honor of David and Jessica’s wedding anniversary!

September Mission of the Month…Immanual’s Backpack Ministry… This ministry provides food to 160 children at Cumberland school once a month. With your help, this has become a vital part of this neighborhood and church.  The children are better for these backpacks and their teachers notice a difference!

 The Great Lakes City (RCA) Executive Team has approved the criteria and formation of a Search Team to select our next Classis Leader and is seeking applicants. We Want You! Diversity on the search team would include an equal number of elders and pastors, male and female participants, and include geographic diversity. It should include representation from racially diverse people, those who attend large and small congregations, established and new congregations, as well as younger and older participants.  Want to shape the future of our network of churches?  Please apply to be on the GLCC Search Team (due Sept. 30, 2018).  More information is available here:  https://tinyurl.com/yckrxyey

Search Team Application is available directly on our website here: www.glcclassis.org under Search Team.

CONNECT: CONNECT is back in session! Please join us for dinner Wednesday nights at 5:30 p.m. Activities for the kids will begin at 6:15 p.m. The theme for this week will be BIKE PARADE night.  Have the kids bring their bikes, trikes, or wagons for any repairs they may need or to shine them up.  We are also going to decorate the bikes and there will be a BIG PARADE with prizes!!!

 Parking Lot Closed: The parking lot will be closed next week on Monday 9/24 and Tuesday 9/25 for sealing and new striping of the parking spots. If it happens to rain on those days, the backup dates will be October 1st and 2nd. Thank you for your patience during this time.

 Crop Walk Date:  Sunday, October 14, 2018.  Put this special date on your calendar for a great cause and check out the oversized flyer on the bulletin board in the Family Life Center!

September 16, 2018

Pre-Service Music

Invitation to Worship

*Song                                      Come Now is the Time to Worship                    -Doerksen                                   

*Congregational Greeting

Prayer of Confession

The Lord’s Prayer

Words of Assurance and Law of God 

*Solo                                           Jesus Loves Me       

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

The Word of God

*Songs                                       Good Good Father                      -Barrett/ Tomlin             

                                                     In the Garden                                          -Miles                   

Scripture                                    Jeremiah 9:23-24

Message                              “Getting Personal with God”

                                                        Pastor Rich

Prayer for Blessing

Offering  

(Mission of the Month Offering) 

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

Offertory Prayer 

*Song                               My Hope is In You                 -April Geesbreghtt           

 *Benediction                                     

 Postlude

Your Leaders covet your fervent Prayer:

Pastor Rich, Anthony, Immanuel leadership and ministry teams

Friends with Health Concerns:

 Mark B., Howard J. C. , Carol G.,

 Rhonda H., Eleanor N., Sandi S.

Roland H. and other Parkinson’s sufferers

Michael S. (A. Williams’ Uncle) –Cancer/Salvation!

Save these Dates:

Weds. Night CONNECT Dinner/Jr./Sr. High Kickoff – September 19

Sunday School Resumes – September 23

CONNECT Bike Parade! – September 26

Adult Choir Resumes – October 3

C.R.O.P. Walk – October 14

Game Night – October 20

                   *Prayer Line 517-321-2495, ext. 191*

September Calling Team:  Please call David S. and Linda B. with any special concerns or requests.

Flowers are provided by...Marcia J.in loving memory of her mother Marian D.Y. birthday and in honor of Dean’s birthday. 

September Mission of the Month… Immanual’s Backpack Ministry… We will be filling bags after the service today.  Please come downstairs around 11:15 a.m. if you would like to help out! Your time and efforts are appreciated!

 The Great Lakes City (RCA) Executive Team has approved the criteria and formation of a Search Team to select our next Classis Leader and is seeking applicants. We Want You! Diversity on the search team would include an equal number of elders and pastors, male and female participants, and include geographic diversity. It should include representation from racially diverse people, those who attend large and small congregations, established and new congregations, as well as younger and older participants.  Want to shape the future of our network of churches?  Please apply to be on the GLCC Search Team (due Sept. 30, 2018).  More information is available here:  https://tinyurl.com/yckrxyey

Search Team Application is available directly on our website here: www.glcclassis.org under Search Team.

Mark your calendars! The proposed start date for Sunday school is next Sunday, September 23.  You and your children could be talking to their friends’ families about joining you for that special Sunday and any other after that.  We look forward to sharing Jesus with you!.

 CONNECT: CONNECT will resume again this Wednesday, September 19. Please join us for dinner at 5:30 p.m. Activities will begin at 6:15 p.m. The theme for this week will be GAMES, GAMES, GAMES!  Wednesday, the 26th is BIKE PARADE night.  Bring your bike, trike, or wagon for any repairs it may need or to shine it up.  We are also going to decorate your bikes and there will be a BIG PARADE with prizes!!!

Crop Walk Date:  Sunday, October 14, 2018.  Put this special date on your calendar for a great cause and check out the oversized flyer on the bulletin board at the top of the stairs. Let’s walk and work together for the Lord’s underprivileged.

September 9, 2018

Pre-Service Music

Invitation to Worship

*Song                                      Holy, Holy, Holy                              -Heber/Dykes                                   

*Congregational Greeting

Prayer of Confession

The Lord’s Prayer

Words of Assurance and Law of God 

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

The Word of God

*Song                                       O, the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus    -Francis/Williams                     

Message                                    Mission Sharing

Prayer for Blessing

                                          The Response to the Word

Communion Hymn            Let Us Break Bread Together, vs 1

Celebrate the Lord’s Supper     

Responsive Communion Thanksgiving

Mission of the Month

Offering                                  How Firm Foundation                 -Hayes/Gaspard

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

Offertory Prayer 

*Song                               Jesus is Lord of All                                  -Gaithers           

 *Benediction                                     

 Postlude

Your Leaders covet your fervent Prayer:

Pastor Rich, Anthony, Immanuel leadership and ministry teams

Friends with Health Concerns:

 Mark B., Howard J. C. , Carol G.,

 Rhonda H., Eleanor N., Sandi S.

Roland H. and other Parkinson’s sufferers

Michael S. (A. Williams’ Uncle) –Cancer/Salvation!

Save these Dates:

Prayer Reprise Sermons – September Sundays

                      Weds. Night CONNECT Dinner/Jr./Sr. High Kickoff – September 19

Sunday School Resumes – September 23

CONNECT Bike Parade! – September 26

Adult Choir Resumes – October 3

C.R.O.P. Walk – October 14

Game Night – October 20

                   *Prayer Line 517-321-2495, ext. 191*

September Calling Team:  Please call David S. and Linda B. with any special concerns or requests.

Flowers are provided by:  Jennifer B. in honor of Angel and Esperanza’s birthdays!

 September Mission of the Month- Immanual’s Backpack Ministry. We provide food to 160 children at Cumberland elementary school once a month. Today we have a guest speaker who is going to share with us how this mission benefits the children and their teachers.  *We will be filling bags next week, September 16, after the service. Please come downstairs around 11:15 a.m. if you would like to help out!

 “BRICK AND MORTAR” REPORT:  This is to keep you informed of upcoming expenses at ICRC.  1. Replacement of one furnace/AC unit and service on another AC Unit  in the Family Life Center: Estimate $7600   2.Resurfacing, filling approximately 1000 feet of cracks, repainting lines in the parking lot: Estimate $3825   3. Service on floor buffer used in Family Life Center: no estimate yet.

Mark your calendars! Painting with Sandi S. begins this Tuesday September 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the choir room. Anybody is welcome with any level of talent! ($12 pp)

Mark your calendar: Sunday school will begin Sunday, September 23.  You and your children can be talking to their friends’ families about joining you. We look forward to sharing Jesus with you even more.

 CONNECT: CONNECT will resume again on Wed nights beginning September 19. Please join us for dinner at 5:30 p.m. Activities will begin at 6:15 p.m. The theme for the 19th will be GAMES, GAMES, GAMES!  Wednesday, the 26th is BIKE PARADE night.  Bring your bike, trike or wagon for any repairs it may need or to shine it up.  We are also going to decorate your bikes and there will be a BIG PARADE with prizes!!!

Crop Walk Date:  Looking toward the fal1, put this special date on your calendar for a great cause.  They have shortened the walk this year and changed it a bit so that it gives it a fresher feel, if you have done this for several years.  Check out the oversized flyer on the bulletin board at the top of the stairs. Let’s walk and work together for the Lord’s underprivileged.

Siloam Christian Church Please pray for their ministry to continue growing!

September 2, 2018

Pre-Service Music                  

Invitation to Worship

*Song                                      O Worship the King                      - Grant/ Tomlin                                    

*Congregational Greeting

Prayer of Confession

The Lord’s Prayer                                

Words of Assurance and Law of God 

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

The Word of God

*Songs                                       Help Me Find It                    -Sidewalk Prophets

                                                      All to You                        – Brewster/ McNulty

Scripture                              II Thessalonians 3: 10-12

Message                              “Thoughts about Labor”

                                                   Pastor Rich

Prayer for Blessing

The Response to the Word

Moment for Ministry

Offering                                       

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

Offertory Prayer 

*Song                                     All Things Possible                                    -Schultz

Benediction                                     

 Postlude                                 

 Your Leaders covet your fervent Prayer:

Pastor Rich, Anthony, Immanuel leadership and ministry teams

Friends with Health Concerns:

 Mark B., Howard J. C. , Carol G.,

 Rhonda H., Eleanor N., Sandi S.

Roland H. and other Parkinson’s sufferers

Michael S. (A. Williams’ Uncle) –Cancer/Salvation!

Save these Dates:

Prayer Reprise Sermons – September Sundays

Siloam Nepali Christian Celebration – September 8

Water Color Painting Classes – September 11

Weds. Night CONNECT Dinner/Jr./Sr. High – September 19

Sunday School Resumes – September 23

                   *Prayer Line 517-321-2495, ext. 191*

September Calling Team:  Please call David S. and Linda B. with any special concerns or requests.

Flowers are provided by…Sandy C. in memory of Marj, Nancy, and Sarah. 

September Mission of the Month- Immanual’s 'Backpack' Ministry. We will have a guest speaker and some pictures to show you on Sept. 9th.  We provide food to 160 children at Cumberland school once a month. The children are better for these backpacks and their teachers notice a difference!  It will be good to hear about what your gifts provide.

 “BRICK AND MORTAR” REPORT:  This is to keep you informed of upcoming expenses at ICRC.  1.  Replacement of one furnace/AC unit and service on another AC Unit  in the Family Life Center: Estimate $7600   2.  Resurfacing, filling approximately 1000 feet of cracks, repainting lines in the parking lot: Estimate $3825   3.  Service on floor buffer used in Family Life Center: no estimate yet.

Mark your calendars! Painting with Sandi S. begins Tuesday September 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the choir room. Anybody is welcome with any level of talent! ($12 pp)

Another for your calendar: Sunday school will begin Sunday, September 23.  You and your children can be talking to their friends’ families about joining you. We look forward to sharing Jesus with you even more. 

CONNECT: CONNECT will resume again on Wed nights beginning September 19. Please join us for dinner at 5:30 p.m. Activities will begin at 6:15 p.m. The theme for the 19th will be GAMES, GAMES, GAMES!  Wednesday, the 26th is BIKE PARADE night.  Bring your bike, trike or wagon for any repairs it may need or to shine it up.  We are also going to decorate your bikes and there will be a BIG PARADE with prizes!!!

Crop Walk Date:  Looking toward the fall, put this special date on your calendar for a great cause.  They have shortened the walk this year and changed it a bit so that it gives it a fresher feel, if you have done this for several years.  Check out the oversized flyer on the bulletin board at the top of the stairs. Let’s walk and work together for the Lord’s underprivileged.

Siloam Christian Church They will be having a BIG celebration here next Saturday, Sept. 8th. Please pray for their fellowship to be joyous and their ministry to continue growing! (They will be having daily rehearsals beginning this week at 6:30 p.m.)

August 26, 2018

Pre-Service Music                

Invitation to Worship

*Song                                      Blessed Be The Name                     -Clark/Hudson

                                                                                                                   No. 352

*Congregational Greeting

Prayer of Confession

The Lord’s Prayer

*Song                                         This I Believe                          -Fielding/Crocker

Words of Assurance and Law of God 

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

The Word of God

*Songs                                                       The Lord Is                           -Sczebel/Kauflin

                                                    Grace Flows Down            -Giglio/Padgett/Bell

Scripture                                       John 6: 35, 41-51

Message                                          “Eat the Bread”

                                                          Pastor Rich

Prayer for Blessing

The Response to the Word

Moment for Ministry

Offering                                       

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

Offertory Prayer 

*Song                                           I’ll Fly Away                                      -Brumley

 *Benediction                                     

 Postlude                             

 Your Leaders covet your fervent Prayer:

Pastor Rich, Anthony, Immanuel leadership and ministry teams

Friends with Health Concerns:

 Mark B., Howard J. C. , Carol G.,

 Rhonda H., Eleanor N., Sandi S.

Roland H. and other Parkinson’s sufferers

Michael S. (A. Williams’ Uncle) –Cancer/Salvation!

Vicki B – angioplasty replacement recovery

Save these Dates:

 NEWSLETTER DEADLINE – THIS TUESDAY, August 21

SUMMER CONNECT, 6:30 p.m  - August 22

Church Picnic – August 26 (Please sign up in the F.L.C.)

Siloam Nepali Christian Celebration – September 8

Prayer Reprise Sermons – September Sundays

Sunday School Resumes – September 23

                   *Prayer Line 517-321-2495, ext. 191*

Flowers are provided in honor of Tyler L.’s 6th Birthday!

August Mission of the Month….El Ayundante… TODAY is the last day to give an offering for this special ministry.  If you missed the offering last week, you can give a check and memo it "M.O.M"  www.elayudanteinhonduras.com  

Mark your calendars! The proposed start date for Sunday school will be on Sunday, September 23.  You and your children could be talking to their friends’ families about joining you for that special Sunday, and any other after that.  We look forward to sharing Jesus with you even more.

 “BRICK AND MORTAR” REPORT:  This is to keep you informed of upcoming expenses at ICRC.  1. Replacement of one furnace/AC unit and service on another AC Unit  in the Family Life Center: Estimate $7600   2.Resurfacing, filling approximately 1000 feet of cracks, repainting lines in the parking lot: Estimate $3825   3. Service on floor buffer used in Family Life Center: no estimate yet.

CONNECT: We had a great summer with CONNECT! The kids participated in many activities and shared in the love of Jesus! CONNECT will resume again on Wed nights beginning September 19. Please join us for dinner at 5:30 p.m. Activities will begin at 6:15 p.m. The theme for the 19th will be GAMES, GAMES, GAMES!  Wednesday, the 26th is BIKE PARADE night.  Bring your bike, trike or wagon for any repairs it may need or to shine it up.  We are also going to decorate your bikes and there will be a BIG PARADE with prizes!!!

 Crop Walk Date:  Looking toward the fall, put this special date on your calendar for a great cause.  They have shortened the walk this year and changed it a bit so that it gives it a fresher feel, if you have done this for several years.  Check out the oversized flyer on the bulletin board at the top of the stairs. Let’s walk and work together for the Lord’s underprivileged.

Siloam Christian Church They will be having more BIG celebrations here on Aug. 25th and Saturday, Sept. 8th. Please pray for their fellowship to be joyous and their ministry to continue growing!

August 19, 2018

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music                  

Invitation to Worship

Songs                                                Holy Spirit                                             -Battistelli 

                                                          *Let it Rise                                                    - Davis                   *Congregational Greeting

Prayer of Confession

The Lord's Prayer

Words of Assurance and Law of God 

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

The Word of God

*Songs                                        You are God Alone                                      -B/C Foote

                                                    Ancient of Days                                      -Sadler/Harvill

Scripture                                       John 6: 35, 41-51

Message                                          “Eat the Bread”

                                                          Pastor Rich

Prayer for Blessing

The Response to the Word

Offering  Duet                                  Joyful, Joyful

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

Offertory Prayer 

*Song                                           Down at the Cross             -Hoffman/Stockton

 *Benediction                                     

 Postlude                                 

 Your Leaders covet your fervent Prayer:

Pastor Rich, Anthony, Immanuel leadership and ministry teams

Friends with Health Concerns:

 Mark B., Howard J. C. , Carol G.,

 Rhonda H., Eleanor N., Sandi S.

Roland H.t and other Parkinson’s sufferers

Michael S. (A. Williams’ Uncle) –Cancer/Salvation!

Vicki B. – angioplasty replacement recovery

Members’ Summer Travels – Let’s pray everyone back safely!

Save these Dates:

 NEWSLETTER DEADLINE – THIS TUESDAY, August 21

SUMMER CONNECT, 6:30 p.m  - August 22

Church Picnic – August 26 (Please sign up in the F.L.C.)

Siloam Nepali Christian Celebration – September 8

Prayer Reprise Sermons – September Sundays

Sunday School Resumes – September 23

                   *Prayer Line 517-321-2495, ext. 191*

Flowers are provided by Carroll and Sandi in honor of their anniversary Sandi’s anniversary of her double lung transplant.  Give glory to God for her health and your own; and  treasure it; it is a daily gift!

August Mission of the Month….El Ayundante… TODAY is our special offering! This group focuses on meeting needs such as clean water, housing, and now have a medical, dental, and optical clinic on site!  www.elayudanteinhonduras.com  

Special thanks to the bread machine bakers for last week’s Sunday service: Ashlee W., June B., Vivienne M., Liz S., and Alv VK.  How powerful is God’s gift of the sense of smell! The Creative Worship Team appreciates your help to enhance our worship experience and Pastor Rich’s sermon “Bread to Eat”!

Summer CONNECT:  Our next CONNECT night will be THIS WEDS., August 22, with a carnival theme.   If you would like to help in the fun, please see Linda B., Carrie B., Katie S. or Julie L..  

NEWSLETTER  Only 2 days away! We need any updates, committees/choir notices, event dates/details, Sunday School/Bible Class and CONNECT schedules, etc., by this Tuesday, Aug. 21.  Thank you!

Mark your calendars! The proposed start date for Sunday school will be on Sunday, September 23.  You and your children could be talking to their friends’ families about joining you for that special Sunday, and any other after that.  We look forward to sharing Jesus with you even more.

 Crop Walk Date:  Looking toward the fall, put this special date on your calendar for a great cause.  They have shortened the walk this year and changed it a bit so that it gives it a fresher feel, if you have done this for several years.  Check out the oversized flyer on the bulletin board at the top of the stairs. Let’s walk and work together for the Lord’s underprivileged.

Siloam Christian Church They will be having more BIG celebrations here on Aug. 25th and Saturday, Sept. 8th. Please pray for their fellowship to be joyous and their ministry to continue growing!

August 12, 2018

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music 

 Invitation to Worship

*Song                                     You are Good                                     -Houghton

*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                                                     Days of Elijah                                         -Mark

                                                I Give You My Heart                                -Morgan

Scripture                                       John 6: 35, 41-51

Message                                          “Bread to Eat”

                                                          Pastor Rich

Prayer for Blessing

The Response to the Word

Offering                                 

Doxology                  Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow        No. 382

Offertory Prayer 

*Song                                           I Wanna be Washed                      

 *Benediction                                     

 Postlude     

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 August Calling Team:  Please call Tod VW and Brian W. with any special concerns or requests.

Flowers are provided by Ann H. in memory of her husband, Ed.

August Mission of the Month….El Ayundante.  This organization was our host in 2014 when our group went to Honduras for mission work. They focus on meeting the needs around them such as clean water, housing, and now have a medical, dental, and optical clinic on site!  www.elayudanteinhonduras.com

Summer  CONNECT:  Our next CONNECT night will August 22, with a Carnival Theme.   If you would like to help in the fun, please see Linda B., Carrie B., Katie S. or Julie L..  

NEWSLETTER  Only 9 days away!  Yes, it is time to think about September: due to timely needs, the newsletter will be in your boxes on August 26. We need any updates, committees/choir notices, event dates/details, Sunday School/Bible Class and CONNECT schedules, etc., by Tuesday, Aug. 21.  Please be thinking ahead! 

Mark your calendars! The proposed start date for Sunday School will be on Sunday, September 23.  You and your children could be talking to their friends’ families about joining you for that special Sunday, and any other after that.  We look forward to sharing Jesus with you even more.

 Crop Walk Date:  Looking toward the fall, put this special date on your calendar for a great cause.  If you have done this for several years, they have shortened the walk this year and changed it a bit so that it gives it a fresher feel.  Check out the oversized flyer on the bulletin board at the top of the stairs. Let’s walk and work together for the Lord’s underprivileged.

Siloam Christian Church They will be having another BIG celebration here with their Grand Rapids sister congregation on Saturday, Sept. 8th.  Please pray for their fellowship to be joyous and their ministry to continue growing!           

August Mission of the Month:  El Ayundante, Honduras

Friends with Health Concerns:

Mark Black, Howard J. Church , Carol Geer,

Rhonda Holleman, Eleanor Nederveld, Sandi Shults

 Roland Hubbert and other Parkinson’s sufferers

Michael Stokes (A. Williams’ Uncle) –Cancer/Salvation!

Vicki Bennett – angioplasty recovery

SAVE THE DATE:

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE – August 21

SUMMER CONNECT, 6:30 p.m  - August 22

Church Picnic – August 26 (Please sign up in the F.L.C.)

Siloam Nepali Christian Celebration – September 8

Prayer Reprise Sermons – September Sundays

Sunday School Resumes – September 23

      *Prayer Line 517-321-2495, ext. 191*

      WiFi:  ICRC ;  password is goodwithG0d

August 5, 2018

The Approach to God           

Pre-Service Music            

Invitation to Worship

*Song                                      To God be the Glory                      -Crosby/Doane

*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                                               Forever                                             -Tomlin

                                                      I Saw the Light                                -H. Williams

Scripture                                       Matthew 25:14-30

Message                             “On the Other Side of Obedience”

                                                      Anthony

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                                     This is Amazing Grace      -Wickham/Farro/Riddle

 *Benediction                                     

 Postlude                                 

*Those who are able are invited to stand.   Hymns projected by permission of CCLI #9550        

Please Join us in Fervent Prayer for:

Pastor Rich, Anthony, and Immanuel leadership and ministry teams

Members traveling this Summer

Friends with Health Concerns:

 Mark B., Howard J. C. , Carol G.,

Rhonda H., Eleanor N., Sandi S.

Roland H. and other Parkinson’s sufferers

Michael S. (A. Williams’ Uncle) –Cancer/Salvation!

Vicki B. – heart valve surgery on Tuesday

Members’ Summer Travels – Let’s pray everyone back safely!

Save these Dates:

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE – August 21

SUMMER CONNECT, 6:30 p.m  - August 22

Church Picnic – August 26

Siloam Nepali Christian Celebration – September 8

Prayer Reprise – September Sundays

Sunday School Resumes – September 23

 *Prayer Line 517-321-2495, ext. 191*

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

August Calling Team:  Tod V-W, and Brian W.  You may call either leader for special needs or concerns.

Mowing Team for 8/5-8/11:  Brian W. and Lloyd A. 

Flowers are provided by Joe and Darla L. for their anniversary on Weds.

July Mission of the Month… thanks to all who contributed to the July MOM.  We were able to donate 749 pieces of new and gently used school clothes to the Judson Back to School clothing bank.  Many of you made a monetary contribution; that is greatly appreciated also.  Judson can  purchase items that are not donated.  If anyone missed the July deadline, but would still like to donate clothing, please see Carrie B. or Linda B. to make sure the clothing gets to the clothing bank.

August Mission of the Month….El Ayundante.  This organization was our host in 2014 when our group went to Honduras for mission work. They focus on meeting the needs around them such as clean water, housing, and now have a medical, dental, and optical clinic on site!  www.elayudanteinhonduras.com

Summer  CONNECT:  Our next CONNECT night will August 22, with a Back to School Theme.   If you would like to help in the fun, please see Linda B., Carrie B., Katie S. or Julie L.  

NEWSLETTER  Yes, it is time to think about September: due to timely needs, the newsletter will be in your boxes on August 26. We need any updates, committees/choir notices, event dates/details, Sunday School/Bible Class and CONNECT schedules, etc., by Tuesday, Aug. 21.  Please be thinking ahead! 

Prayers for Missions: Please pray for the missionaries God sent out this summer.  We will look forward to having the TX and Alger groups and Rick H. share what the Lord did in them, through them and for them on these trips!

Siloam Christian Church Please pray for their dynamic work in Lansing and that some will see their name and attend!

July 29, 2018

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music                  

Invitation to Worship

*Song                                       10,000 Reasons                                      -Redman

*Congregational Greeting

Prayer of Confession

SPECIAL SONG                        The Lord Is                              -Sczebel/Kauflin

Words of Assurance and Law of God 

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

The Word of God

*Songs                                                          Oceans                                          -Hillsong

                                                     Through it All                                      -Crouch

Scripture                                       John 10: 11-18

Message                                 “The Good Shepherd”

                                                      Pastor Rich

Prayer for Blessing

The Response to the Word

Offering                                   

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

Offertory Prayer 

*Song                                            Made to Worship             -Tomlin/Cash/Shrpe

 *Benediction                                     

 Postlude                                 

Please Join us in Fervent Prayer for:

Pastor Rich, Anthony, and Immanuel leadership and ministry teams

Members traveling this Summer

Friends with Health Concerns:

 Mark B., Howard J. C. , Carol G.,

 Rhonda H., Eleanor N., Sandi S.

Roland H. and other Parkinson’s sufferers

Michael S. (A. Williams’ Uncle) –Cancer/Salvation!

Vicki B. – heart valve surgery 

Members’ Summer Travels – Let’s pray all back safely!

 *Prayer Line 517-321-2495, ext. 191*

Save the Date

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

SUMMER CONNECT, 6:30 p.m  - August 22

Church Picnic – August 26

Prayer Reprise – September Sundays

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

July Calling Team:  Fred H. and Bruce T.H.  You may call either leader for special needs or concerns.

Mowing Team for 7/29-8/4:  The E.. Family

Flowers are provided today by Julie L., in memory of her parents’ anniversary and for her birthday tomorrow!

July Mission of the Month…  this month’s offering is for Love Clothing Center.  As of last Sunday, we collected 642 pieces of clothing! Thank you for the new socks, underwear and school age clothes. A collection basket is at the top of the stairs by the bulletin board. They really need help in distributing these clothes, also!!   For any questions about donating or helping at the Center, contact Carrie B. or Linda B. 

Summer  CONNECT:  Our next CONNECT night will August 22, with a Back to School Theme.   If you would like to help in the fun, please see Linda B., Carrie B., Katie S. or Julie L.. 

Prayers for Missions: Please pray for the Alger, MI people as they travel back, and check out the pictures of the TX mission trip.  There are some on the bulletin board at the top of the stairs and on the back hallway bulletin board as you leave coffee fellowship this morning.

NEWSLETTER  Yes, it is time to be thinking about this: due to some timely needs, the newsletter will be in your boxes on August 26, so we need any updates, committees/choir notices, event dates/details, Sunday School/Bible Class and CONNECT schedules, opportunities for service, etc., by Tuesday,  Aug. 21.  Please be thinking ahead!  Thanks.

Siloam Christian Church Please pray for their dynamic work in Lansing and that some will see their name and attend!

July 22, 2018

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music                  

Invitation to Worship

*Song                                       Because of Your Love                             -Baloche 

*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/Cottrell

                                                     One True God                              -Harris/Clark

Scripture                                       Isaiah 1:11-18

Message                         “When Words Become Worthless”

                                                      Andrea DW

Prayer for Blessing

 The Response to the Word

Moment For Ministry

Offering                                   

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

Offertory Prayer 

*Song                                            Sing to the King                                     -Foote

 *Benediction                                     

 Postlude   

Please Join us in Fervent Prayer for:

Pastor Rich, Anthony, and Immanuel leadership and ministry teams

Members traveling this Summer

Friends with Health Concerns:

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

 Rhonda H., Eleanor N., Sandi S.

Roland H. and other Parkinson’s sufferers

Michael S. (A. Williams’ Uncle) –Cancer/Salvation!

Marcia K. – recovery from surgery

Vicki B. – heart valve surgery later this summer

Members’ Summer Travels – Let’s pray all back safely!

 *Prayer Line 517-321-2495, ext. 191*

Save the Date

SUMMER CONNECT, 6:30 p.m. – July 25 (SPLASH!)

Alger, MI Mission Trip – July 26-29

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

SUMMER CONNECT, 6:30 p.m  - August 22

Church Picnic – August 26

Prayer Reprise – September Sundays

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

July Calling Team:  Fred H. and Bruce T.H.  You may call either leader for special needs or concerns.

Mowing Team for 7/22-7/28:  The H. Family

July Mission of the Month…  this month’s offering is for Love Clothing Center.  As of last Sunday, we collected 220 pieces of clothing! Thank you for the new socks, underwear and school age clothes. A collection basket is at the top of the stairs by the bulletin board. They really need help in distributing these clothes, also!!   For any questions about donating or helping at the Center, contact Carrie B. or Linda B. 

Basketball Camp!   Approximately 70 kids participated through the week. Many of these kids would never have the chance to attend a camp of any kind, and to have the bonus of a really good meal each night is such a blessing.  Thank you to those who worked in setting up last Sunday, worked throughout the week and in the kitchen to prepare the meal.  Praise God for the seeds planted in these young hearts! 

Summer  CONNECT:  Our next CONNECT night will be this Wed!  Our theme is “SPLASH’, so come dressed for water fun.   If you would like to help in the fun, please see Linda B., Carrie B., Katie S. or Julie L.  Invite friends of all ages!

Prayers for Missions: Please pray for the Alger, MI people as they head out this week, along with Rick H.’s work done in Uganda…and check out the pictures of the TX mission trip.  There are some on the bulletin board at the top of the stairs and on the back hallway bulletin board as you leave coffee fellowship this morning.

NEWSLETTER  Yes, it is time to be thinking about this: due to some timely needs, the newsletter will be in your boxes on August 26, so we need any updates, committees/choir notices, event dates/details, Sunday School/Bible Class and CONNECT schedules, opportunities for service, etc., by Tuesday,  Aug. 21.  Please be thinking ahead!  Thanks.

Siloam Christian Church Please pray for their dynamic work in Lansing and that some will see their name and attend!

July 15, 2018

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music                  

Invitation to Worship

*Song                                         O Praise Him!                                 -Crowder

*Congregational Greeting

Prayer of Confession

Lord’s Prayer

Song                                        This I Believe                           -Fielding/Crocker

Words of Assurance and Law of God 

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

The Word of God

*Songs                                           Overwhelmed                      -Weaver/Wickham

                                                  Those Who Trust                                      -Chaffer

Scripture                                     Mark 4:  26-34

Message                                   The Miracle Seed

                                                      Pastor Rich

Prayer for Blessing

The Response to the Word

Offering   

            (Mission of the Month Offering)                               

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

Offertory Prayer 

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

 *Benediction                                     

 Postlude                                 

Please Join us in Fervent Prayer for:

Pastor Rich, Anthony, and Immanuel leadership and ministry teams

Members traveling this Summer

Friends with Health Concerns:

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

 Rhonda H., Eleanor N., Sandi S.

Roland H. and other Parkinson’s sufferers

Michael S. (A. Williams’ Uncle) –Cancer/Salvation!

Marcia K. – recovery from surgery

Vicki B. – heart valve surgery later this summer

Members’ Summer Travels – Let’s pray all back safely!

 *Prayer Line 517-321-2495, ext. 191*

Save the Date

SUMMER CONNECT, 6:30 p.m. – July 25 (SPLASH!)

Alger, MI Mission Trip – July 26-29

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

SUMMER CONNECT, 6:30 p.m  - August 22

Church Picnic – August 26

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

July Calling Team:  Fred H. and Bruce T.H.  You may call either leader for special needs or concerns.

July Mission of the Month…  this month’s offering will be for Love Clothing Center, in donations of clothing and time.  They need new socks, underwear and school age clothes to give 800+ kids a new school outfit. You can also donate nice gently used school clothes.  They really need help in distributing these clothes, also!!  A collection basket is at the top of the stairs by the bulletin board.  For any questions, please contact Carrie Blanck or Linda Burcham. 

Our Flowers are donated by Kim and Denise B. in honor of their grandchildren visiting today.

We also have next week open for flowers if you would like to donate some, even from your garden is always beautiful, as well.

Basketball Camp is THIS WEEK, July 16-19.  We need help setting up after church. There are kitchen and set up needs, for which there are sign up sheets in the FLC. Talk to Bronwyn S or call her. Thank you!

Summer  CONNECT:  Our next CONNECT is one week from Weds, July 25.  Our theme will be “SPLASH’, so come dressed for water fun.   If you would like to help in the fun, please see Linda B., Carrie B., Katie S. or Julie L.  Invite friends of all ages!.

IF YOU REGISTERED for the August Family Camp Trip, would you please indicate your name and how many are coming with you on the yellow sheet in the Family Life Center.  It will help us to know how best to prepare. Thanks

Prayers for Missions: Let’s keep Linn, and Village of Hope in Uganda, the recovering Houston Mission group, and the Alger, MI people in our prayers.

Shults:  Please keep the Shults’s in your prayers as Sandi has her check- ups tomorrow and Wednesday.  Thank you.

Siloam Christian Church Please pray for their dynamic work in Lansing and that some will see their name and attend!

July 1, 2018

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music     

Invitation to Worship

*Song                                         You are Good                                           -Houghton                      *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                                         Prince of Peace                                          -M. W. Smith

                                                   Jesus Paid it All                                  -Hall/Grape/Stanfil       

Scripture                                     John 15: 1-8

Message                                     The True Vine

                                                       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 

Prayer for Our Missionaries

*Song                                         Glory to the King                                         -Brewster

 *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.,  Rhonda H.., Roland H. and other Parkinson's Sufferers,

Eleanor N., 

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

Save the Date

SUMMER CONNECT, 6:30 p.m. –  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

July Calling Team:  Fred H. and Bruce T.H.  You may call either leader for special needs or concerns.

July Mission of the Month…  this month’s offering will be for Love Clothing Center.  This is a worthy repeat of one of our last year’s M.O.M.

Summer CONNECT:  We had such a fun time ‘creating’ this last Weds.  Our next CONNECT night will be July 25.  Our theme will be “SPLASH’, so come dressed for water fun.   If you would like to help in the fun, please see Linda B., Katie S. or Julie L..  Invite friends of all ages!.

IF YOU REGISTERED for the August Family Camp Trip, would you please indicate your name and how many are coming with you on the yellow sheet in the Family Life Center.  It will help us to know how best to prepare. Thanks

Prayers for Missions: Let’s remember Linn, Rick H. (leaving today for Uganda), the Houston Clean up group (leaving this weekend) and the Alger, MI people who leave on July 26 in our prayers.

Blacks/Shults:  Please keep the Blacks and Shults’s in your prayers as they head off for annual check ups; the Blacks leave today and the Shults’s the middle of this month.  Thank you.

Basketball Camp is once again upon us, July 16-19.  Please pray for safety and fun in the Son.  There are kitchen and set up needs besides participation; just ask Bronwyn S. or call her at 321-8022. Thank you!

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

Siloam Christian Church had a very special celebration yesterday with their sister church from Grand Rapids.  And they are on the sign now!  Please pray for their dynamic work in Lansing and that some will see their name and attend!

June 24, 2018

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music     

Invitation to Worship

*Song                          All Creatures of Our God and King                -St. Francis

                                                                                                                  No. 347                            

*Congregational Greeting

Prayer of Confession

Lord’s Prayer

Song                                How Deep the Father’s Love                      -Townsend

                                                     He Reigns                                   -Furler/Taylor

Words of Assurance and Law of God 

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

 The Word of God

*Songs                                              

Scripture                                     

Message                                     Mission Sunday

                                                        L.  G./Rick H

Prayer for Blessing

The Response to the Word

Moment for Ministry

Offering                                             Piano Duet                                         -Shackley

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

Offertory Prayer 

Prayer for Missionaries

*Song                                         Watch and Pray                                         -Paris

 *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., 

 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.. July will be Fred H. and Bruce TH.

Flowers for church are provided by Carrie B. for Jennifer’s Birthday!

June Mission of the Month…  today will be the last day for a gift to be given for Christian Radio. 

Emma B. is having her High Sschool graduation party TODAY: 1pm to 4pm. It will be at our home.  Please come to celebrate with us!

Summer CONNECT:  We are looking forward to this Wednesday,  June 27th.  “Glitter and Glue” night will have creation stations, including a great “make and eat” snack! If you would like to help the kids create, please let Linda B. know.  Invite friends of all ages!

Prayers for Missions: We have Linn, Rick H.(leaving 7/1) and the Houston Clean up group (leaving on July 7) for whom to be praying! The Alger, MI people prepare to leave on July 26 also.

Basketball Camp is once again upon us, July 16-19.  Please pray for safety and fun in the Son.  There are many needs besides participation; just ask Bronwyn S.. Thank you!

IF YOU REGISTERED for the August Family Camp Trip, would you please indicate your name and how many are coming with you on the yellow sheet in the Family Life Center.  It will help us to know how best to prepare. Thanks

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

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

Siloam Christian Church They will be hosting a large celebration on Saturday, July 7th.  Just be aware that they will be throughout the day.