September 27, 2020

Today Pastor Tom will be leading our study on the Belhar Confession, teaching us that unity is both a gift and an obligation for the Church of Jesus Christ. In a world that seems bent on dividing, how can the Church shine when disagreements present themselves?

 We would also like to invite you to pray with us today. In Philippians 4:6, God’s word says, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

 To Hear the Prayer Requests of Our ICRC Friends and Family, Please Call:

(517) 321-2495, extension 191

 To Submit a Prayer Requests, Please Call:

(517) 321-2495, extension 200     

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music                                Shine, Jesus, Shine

 *Songs                                                     Victory in Jesus                                                -Bartlett

Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance and Law of God

Kids

 The Word of God

*Songs                                              America, Our Heritage                                              -Steele

Scripture:                                             Matthew 12:1-37

Message:                       "What Matters:  The Earnest Pursuit of Unity"

                                                     Pastor Tom Grabill

Prayer for Blessing                           

The Response to the Word

Introduction of New Members

*Song                                                     Jesus Saves!                                                       -Cottrell

*Benediction                           

 Postlude                             

 * Songs used by permission of CCLI #95502

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

September Calling Team:  Please call Mike J or Carrie B with any special concerns or requests.

 Flowers are Provided By:  Marcia J in celebration of all the September birthdays.  We celebrate you today and look forward to all God had planned for you!

 September Mission of the Month: “No Senior Without a Christmas”.  Today is the last day to contribute to this worthy cause.

 Please Join Us Today in Celebrating:  Lon H, Joe and Darla L, and Harold and Jackie S as they are welcomed into new membership here at ICRC! 

Please Pray Protection over Mark and June B: as they prepare to travel to Mayo Clinic for Mark’s check-up.   Please also pray for good test results.  “The light of God surrounds us; The love of God enfolds us; The power of God protects us; The presence of God watches over us; Wherever we are, God is!” ~ James Dillet Freeman

Search Team Update:  Exciting Update! The Lead Pastor job posting ended this past Friday, 9/25/20.  As of the writing of this update (Tuesday, 9/22/20), thirteen (13) folks have shown interest in the position. The search team is currently in the process of evaluating the candidates, according to the Candidate Attribute Rating & Prayer Process we developed to narrow down the pool of candidates. The excitement continues to build as we get closer to discovering who God has is leading to become our NEW Lead Pastor. God's got us! And we've got God!

Please continue to pray for the search process and our future pastor. Specific prayer requests:

·         Our future pastor is prepared and/or being prepared

·         Our future pastor's life ministry aligns with our mission, vision & values

·         Our future pastor yearns to lead ICRC to fulfill God's preferred future

·         Search Team remains healthy and productive

 Serving Together, ICRC Pastor Search Team- Jennifer B, Michelle C (Chairperson), Mike J, Wayne K, Joey S, Karla T, Emily Wi & Tom G (Liaison)

 ANNOUNCEMENTS CONTINUED

Thanksgiving Baskets:  We have 1 week left to sign up. If you haven’t purchased a basket yet and you would like to, please do so before October 4. Payments are due at that time. Please write “Thanksgiving Baskets” in the memo line of your if you would like your donation included on your end-of-the-year tithing statement, please write your envelope number as well.

The CWS CROP Hunger Walk is:  Helping to change lives by providing clean water systems closer to communities in need so that families can be healthier. One in six people in our world do not have access to water as clean as the water in our toilets. The World Health Organization estimates that 80 percent of all sickness in the world is attributable to unsafe water and sanitation.

 Please consider donating to this worthy cause by either mailing a check directly to the church office made out to ICRC, designating CWS/ CROP in the memo area, or by placing a check in the offering plate after the Sunday services.    Donations can also be made at www.crophungerwalk.org/lansingmi, we are registered as Lansing Immanuel Community Reformed! You may begin donating today through October 25, 2020

Thank You for Your Continued Tithes and Offerings:  The ongoing ministry of the church relies on the generous giving of its members. At this time, we will not be passing the offering plates during the service.  Instead, you may place your offerings in the plates located on the stage at the front of the sanctuary after the service.

If you are unable to join us in person, you may submit your tithes and offerings online via our website at, www.icrclansing.org, and then click on “Giving” at the top of the page, or you may mail them to our office at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the church office at (517) 321-2495

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

 Staff: Pastor Tom G, Joey S, Darla L, Stacia W

Consistory: Carrie B, Sandy C, Eric C, Sue F, Rick H, Marcia J, Mike J, Julie L, and our ministry teams

  Friends with Health Concerns

Mark and June B, John B, Joe C,

                              Howard J. C, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

       Roland H and other Parkinson’s sufferers,

Jim P, Marian P, James S, Sandi S, and Joy V for continued health concerns.

Save the Dates

 October 7- Jr. High Youth Group

                           October 8- Prayer Group Meeting

      October 9- Burcham Small Group Meeting at the Fire pit

                       October 11- Senior High Youth Group

                            October 13- Consistory Meeting

                           October 13- Painting with Sandi

                               October 13- Men’s Study

                         October 14- Jr. High Youth Group

September 20, 2020

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music                             Shine Jesus Shine                                             -Shackley

*Songs                                  Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise                            -W. C. Smith   

Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance and Law of God

Kids

 The Word of God

*Songs                                                     All My Hope                                          -Crowder/Cash 

Scripture:                                       The Belhar Confession

Message:                                "What Matters?  Unity Matters."

                                                    Pastor Tom Grabill

Prayer for Blessing                           

The Response to the Word

Communion Hymn                              Table of Grace                                      -Hutto/Harrington

Celebrate the Lord’s Supper

Responsive Communion Thanksgiving

Offering                              

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

Offertory Prayers

*Song                            How Can I keep From Singing Your Praise                 -Tomlin/Redman          

*Benediction                           

 Postlude                             

 * Songs used by permission of CCLI #95502

ANNOUNCEMENTS

September Calling Team:  Please call Mike J or Carrie B with any special concerns or requests.

Flowers are Provided by:  Jennifer B in celebration of her son Angel who turned 22 on 9/2 and her daughter Esperanza who will be turning 12 on 9/29. In Jennifer’s words, “Angel and Esperanza are my biggest blessings and what pushes me to be a better person. I thank God for them all the time!”

September Mission of the Month: “No Senior Without a Christmas”.  This year TRIAD will fill 400 boxes with household supplies, non-perishable food, and holiday cheer. The boxes are delivered to needy, older adults living in the tri-county region of Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton counties. Each box is delivered by uniformed public safety personnel, including law enforcement and fire personnel. 

The CWS CROP Hunger Walk Is:  Our opportunity to recognize our blessings and in gratitude share our resources with those who are in need. Your donations help hungry families throughout the world to eat today and feed themselves long into the future. When you support the CROP Hunger Walk, you establish farms, set-up small businesses, provide vital nutrients and create opportunities to flourish. 

The CROP Hunger Walk: will be our Mission of the Month for October. Please consider donating to this worthy cause by either mailing a check directly to the church office made out to ICRC, designating CWS/ CROP in the memo area, or by placing a check in the offering plate after the Sunday services.    Donations can also be made at www.crophungerwalk.org/lansingmi, we are registered as Lansing Immanuel Community Reformed! You may begin donating today through October 25, 2020.  Thank you in advance for helping to end world hunger!

Thanksgiving Basket Sign-up- There are 2 weeks left to sign up if you would like to provide a Thanksgiving basket for a family in our community.   To purchase a basket, you may sign up online at:  https://icrclansing.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/525713  or, you may write it on the sheet posted on the bulletin board in the Narthex.  The cost of each basket is $40, you can purchase more than one. Payments can be made by mailing a check directly to the church office, or by placing it in the collection plate during the Sunday service times. Please note on the memo line that it is for “Thanksgiving Baskets.”  Payments are due Sunday, October 4, the baskets will be distributed on Sunday, November 22. 

Consistory Updates: For those planning to join us indoors please read over and be familiar with the following protocol for gathering indoors for services:

1.      If you are experiencing any Covid-19 like symptoms please stay home.

2.      We ask that anyone coming to the service wear a mask into the building. You will enter through the lobby, where there will be a greeter and a sanitizing station. The greeter will help you with the red or green sticker indicating whether or not you are comfortable with people contact. Paper masks will also be available at this station as well. We ask that you keep your mask on as you enter and are seated. 

3.      Special accommodations will be made for anyone who has a medical reason that will not allow them to wear a mask.

4.      The Choir Room will be available for anyone in need of additional distancing.

5.      Greeters will help direct you inside and ushers to help seat you 6 feet apart. Everyone will enter through the back of the sanctuary and be guided to a seat. We will be seating the “greens” towards the front and the “reds” towards the rear. Once seated if you choose you may remove your mask provided you are keeping the appropriate distancing. However, we are asking that if you choose to sing please have your mask on for that. For the time of welcoming/greeting please stay in your place and use a smile and a wave in place of a hug and a handshake. 

6.      At the end of the service we will dismiss by rows from the front to the back. Please exit through the doors at the front of the sanctuary and continue out to the parking lot. Wear your mask through the exit process and be patient and allow time for others to exit without crowding the lobby. Once you are outside if you choose to fellowship with others, please be safe and compassionate to others needs and concerns. 

We look forward to taking another step toward normalcy with your help! We welcome any feedback and comments you might have as we try to chart a path in these new waters.

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

 Staff: Pastor Tom G, Joey S, Darla L, Stacia W

Consistory: Carrie B, Sandy C, Eric C, Sue F, Rick H, Marcia J, Mike J, Julie L, and our ministry teams

  Friends with Health Concerns

Mark and June B, John B, Joe C,

                              Howard J. C, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

       Roland H and other Parkinson’s sufferers,

Jim P, Marian P, James S, Sandi S, and Joy V for continued health concerns.

Save the Dates

September 30- Jr. High Youth Group

           October 4- Last Day for Thanksgiving Basket Sign-up

                        October 4- Senior High Youth Group

                           October 7- Jr. High Youth Group

                           October 8- Prayer Group Meeting

                              October 13- Consistory Meeting

September 13, 2020

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music                         Shine Jesus Shine                                       -Shackley

*Songs                                  Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus                          -No. 616

Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance and Law of God

Kids

 The Word of God

*Songs                                                 Above All                             -LeBlanc/Baloche

                                                I’m Forever Grateful                                -Altrogge

Scripture:                                   Jeremiah 17:5-8

Message:                     "We are Cursed and We are Blessed"

                                              Pastor Sam Eldersveld

Prayer for Blessing                           

 The Response to the Word

 Ordination and Installation of New Elders and Deacons

Offering

*Song                                            We Believe                                        -Newsboys

Benediction                                           

Postlude                     

* Songs used by permission of CCLI #95502

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

September Calling Team:  Please call Mike J or Carrie B with any special concerns or requests.

September Mission of the Month: “No Senior Without a Christmas”.  This year TRIAD will fill 400 boxes with household supplies, non-perishable food, and holiday cheer. The boxes are delivered to needy, older adults living in the tri-county region of Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton counties. Each box is delivered by uniformed public safety personnel, including law enforcement and fire personnel.  This beloved event is only possible through the generous support of local businesses, organizations, and community members. Each year, TRIAD raises about $25,000 to ensure that each box is filled with meaningful and useful items. Each box costs about $72, with certain items costing as little as $1. Every donated dollar helps to make a local senior citizen’s holiday a little brighter!

Ordination and Installation of Elders and Deacons - The transition of leadership will also take place on Sunday, September 13, during the morning worship service. Mike J and Sue F will be installed as elders, while Eric C and Sandy C will be installed and deacons. Sandy C will also be ordained as a deacon. 

September Communion - In light of the extra parts of worship scheduled to take place during the worship service on September 13 the consistory has scheduled communion to take place on September 20, one week later. We will once again use pre-packaged communion kits as another step toward keeping everyone safe. 

Please Continue to Pray for the Search Process and Our Future Pastor: Specific prayer requests:

·  The Holy Spirit will lead applicants to apply 

·  Our future pastor is prepared and/or being prepared

·  Our future pastor's life ministry aligns with our mission, vision & values

·  Our future pastor yearns to lead ICRC to fulfill God's preferred future

·  Search Team remains healthy and productive

Consistory Updates: For those planning to join us indoors please read over and be familiar with the following protocol for gathering indoors for services:

• If you are experiencing any Covid-19 like symptoms, please stay home.

•  We ask that anyone coming to the service wear a mask into the building. You will enter through the lobby, where there will be a greeter and a sanitizing station. The greeter will help you with the red or green sticker indicating whether or not you are comfortable with people contact. Paper masks will also be available at this station as well. We ask that you keep your mask on as you enter and are seated. 

•  Special accommodations will be made for anyone who has a medical reason that will not allow them to wear a mask.

•  The Choir Room will be available for anyone in need of additional distancing.

•  Greeters will help direct you inside and ushers to help seat you 6 feet apart. Everyone will enter through the back of the sanctuary and be guided to a seat. We will be seating the “greens” towards the front and the “reds” towards the rear. Once seated if you choose you may remove your mask provided you are keeping the appropriate distancing. However, we are asking that if you choose to sing please have your mask on for that. For the time of welcoming/greeting please stay in your place and use a smile and a wave in place of a hug and a handshake. 

•  At the end of the service we will dismiss by rows from the front to the back. Please exit through the doors at the front of the sanctuary and continue out to the parking lot. Wear your mask through the exit process and be patient and allow time for others to exit without crowding the lobby. Once you are outside if you choose to fellowship with others, please be safe and compassionate to others needs and concerns. 

We look forward to taking another step toward normalcy with your help! We welcome any feedback and comments you might have as we try to chart a path in these new waters.

Thanksgiving Basket Sign-up- We are partnering with Christian Services once again this year to provide Thanksgiving Baskets to our community.  The baskets will provide groceries for a family to prepare a complete Thanksgiving meal. If you would like to purchase a basket for a family in need this Thanksgiving, please sign either online at:  https://icrclansing.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/525713.  Or, you may sign-up on the sheet posted on the bulletin board in the Narthex. 

The cost of each basket is $40. Please note that you can choose to purchase more than one. You may make your payments by mailing them directly to the church office located at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906, or you may place them in the collection plate during the Sunday service times.

Please place your payments in an envelope labeled, "Thanksgiving Baskets", or if you are writing a check, you may write this in the memo line. The deadline to sign up is Sunday, October 4, payments are due at this time. The baskets will be distributed to the community on Sunday, November 22. 

Thank You for Your Continued Tithes and Offerings:  The ongoing ministry of the church relies on the generous giving of its members. If you are unable to join us in person, you may submit your tithes and offerings online via our website at, www.icrclansing.org, and then click on “Giving” at the top of the page, or you may mail them to our office at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the church office at (517) 321-2495.

Give, Change the World

44th Annual

Greater Lansing

CROP Hunger Walk

                          Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty

In 2020:

~ Everything old is “new again.”

~ We are having a virtual CROP Walk.

~ What can ICRC do?

1.   In October, CWS (Church World Services) will be our Mission of the Month.

2.   All money donated by cash or check will be funneled to CWS/ CROP.

3.   ALL CHECKS MUST BE MADE OUT TO ICRC, whether from member or donor, for this year because of conditions.  Please designate CWS/ CROP in the note area.

4.   End of collection will be October 25, 2020.

5.   This total collection will be delivered by Marcia Jackson to the “Harvest” for CROP on November 10, 2020.

 Any Questions?  Call Marcia Jackson at (517) 663-7441

 Online Registration and donations can also be made at www.crophungerwalk.org/lansingmi, we are registered as Lansing Immanuel Community Reformed!

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers,

Staff: Pastor Tom G, Joey S, Darla L, Stacia W

Consistory: Dave S, Marcia J, Rick H, Tod V, Brian W, Julie L, Carrie Band Jennifer B, and our ministry teams

             Friends with Health Concerns

Mark and June B, John B, Joe C,

                              Howard J. C, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

       Roland H and other Parkinson’s sufferers,

Jim P, Marian P, James S, Sandi S, and Joy V for continued healing.

Save the Dates

September 22- Painting with Sandi

                                     September 22- Men’s Study

                             September 23- Jr. High Youth Group

                                 September 24- Prayer Meeting

                        September 27- Senior High Youth Group

                            September 30- Jr. High Youth Group

October 4- Senior High Youth Group

September 6, 2020

The Approach to God

 Pre-Service Music           He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands”                -Edstrom   

Songs                                              The Blessing                -Jobe/Carnes/Furtick/Brown

Greeting

Prayer of Confession                                                   

Words of Assurance and Law of God

Kids

 The Word of God

Song                                             We are God’s People                           -Leech/Brahms

                                                                                                                          (No. 546)

Strong Tower                                              -Kutless

Scripture:                     Numbers 13-14, Deuteronomy 1:1-40, 4

Message:                   "Between:  Strong Leadership in anxious times"

                                                      Pastor Tom Grabill

Prayer for Blessing                           

 The Response to the Word

M.O.M.

Offering

*Song                                                 O Praise Him                                        -Crowder

Benediction                                           

Postlude                     

 * Songs used by permission of CCLI #95502

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 Sunday Worship: We Will Again Offer Both Online and Outdoor Worship this Sunday, at 10am.  To view the service on Facebook, please click on the following link provided.  https://www.facebook.com/ICRCLansing/.

In Case of Rain: Outdoor services will be cancelled and shown live on Facebook starting at 10am. Consistory will make the decision by 8am so there is time to contact each of you before you leave for church. 

September Calling Team:  Please call Mike J or Carrie B with any special concerns or requests.

September Mission of the Month: “No Senior Without a Christmas”.  This year TRIAD will fill 400 boxes with household supplies, non-perishable food, and holiday cheer. The boxes are delivered to needy, older adults living in the tri-county region of Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton counties. Each box is delivered by uniformed public safety personnel, including law enforcement and fire personnel.  This beloved event is only possible through the generous support of local businesses, organizations, and community members. Each year, TRIAD raises about $25,000 to ensure that each box is filled with meaningful and useful items. Each box costs about $72, with certain items costing as little as $1. Every donated dollar helps to make a local senior citizen’s holiday a little brighter!

Consistory Updates:

Worshipping back indoors - The Consistory supported a decision to move worship services back inside beginning September 13. Sam Eldersveld, a senior student at Western Theological Seminary, will be preaching from Jeremiah that morning. A programming update will be made at the end of the service regarding Children, Youth and Adult discipleship this fall. We are committed to assuring the following safety precautions: A clean, sanitized worship space, 6ft distancing between households, required masks during transition times (encouraged but not required once seated) and singing while in the building. Volunteers will help guide flow into and out of the building as well as ushering you to your seats in order to maintain safe distancing. If you have questions or can help out on Sunday mornings in a greeter, usher or cleaning capacity please contact the church office (office@icrclansing.org).

Ordination and Installation of Elders and Deacons - The transition of leadership will also take place on Sunday, September 13, during the morning worship service. Mike Johnson and Sue Feenstra will be installed as elders, while Eric Carlson and Sandy Carey will be installed and deacons. Sandy Carey will also be ordained as a deacon. 

September Communion - In light of the extra parts of worship scheduled to take place during the worship service on September 13 the consistory has scheduled communion to take place on September 20, one week later. We will once again use pre-packaged communion kits as another step toward keeping everyone safe. 

Leadership Retreat - John Messer (RCA) and Pastor Tom will be leading Consistory, Staff and the Search Team through John Kaiser's book, Winning on Purpose, which details the Accountable Leadership Model adopted by Consistory in previous years. An accurate understanding of this model will help the Consistory and Staff function in ways that enhance the mission and vision while assisting the Search Team in recognizing fit for the next Lead Pastor of ICRC! The retreat will take place on Saturday, September 12, from 8am - 2pm.

Search Team Update:  More Good News to share! Ten (10) folks have shown interest in the Lead Pastor position and are in various stages of submitting their applications. The search team met this week and made the decision to extend the job posting period for an additional two (2) weeks, to maximize exposure on the job boards and other locations the position has been made available for potential candidates to consider. The NEW job posting end date will be Friday, 9-25-2020, instead of Friday, 9-11-2020.

Please continue to pray for the search process and our future pastor. Specific prayer requests:

·  The Holy Spirit will lead applicants to apply 

·  Our future pastor is prepared and/or being prepared

·  Our future pastor's life ministry aligns with our mission, vision & values

·  Our future pastor yearns to lead ICRC to fulfill God's preferred future

·  Search Team remains healthy and productive

Grateful, 

Michelle

Please Keep Carroll and Sandi S in Your Prayers as They Prepare to Travel to Duke for Sandi’s Lung Check-up:  Please pray for safe travels, Divine protection, and continued health.  Thank you!

 Thanksgiving Basket Sign-up- We are partnering with Christian Services once again this year to provide Thanksgiving Baskets to our community.  The baskets will provide groceries for a family to prepare a complete Thanksgiving meal. If you would like to purchase a basket for a family in need this Thanksgiving, please sign up by clicking on the link provided below.  The cost of each basket is $40. Please note that you can choose to purchase more than one. You may make your payments by mailing them directly to the church office located at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906, or you may place them in the collection plate during the Sunday service times after we move indoors September 13. (Please place your payments in an envelope labeled, "Thanksgiving Baskets", or if you are writing a check, you may write this in the memo line.) The deadline to sign up is Sunday, October 4, payments are due at this time. The baskets will then be distributed to the community on Sunday, November 22. 

https://icrclansing.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/525713. 

Thank You for Your Continued Tithes and Offerings:  The ongoing ministry of the church relies on the generous giving of its members. Even though we won’t be gathering at the church building you may submit your tithes and offerings online via our website at, www.icrclansing.org, and then click on “Giving” at the top of the page, or you may mail them to our office at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the church office at (517) 321-2495.

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers,

Staff: Pastor Tom G, Joey S, Darla L, Stacia W

Consistory: Dave S, Marcia J, Rick H, Tod V, Brian W, Julie L, Carrie Band Jennifer B, and our ministry teams

             Friends with Health Concerns

Mark and June B, John B, Joe C,

                              Howard J. C, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

       Roland H and other Parkinson’s sufferers,

Jim P, Marian P, James S, Sandi S, and Joy V for continued healing.

August 30, 2020

The Approach to God

 Pre-Service Music                         Just a Closer Walk                             -Brent Edstrom      

Songs                                   O God Our Help in Ages Past          -Watts/Croft (No.370)

                                                  O Come to the Altar                        -Elevation Worship

Greeting

Prayer of Confession                                                   

Words of Assurance and Law of God

Kids

 The Word of God

Song                                            I’m Forever Grateful                                     -Altrogge          

Scripture:                                           Leviticus 16

Message:                      "Between:  A Calf, 2 Kids, and a Very Long Day"

                                                      Pastor Tom Grabill

Prayer for Blessing                           

 The Response to the Word

 Offering

*Song                                          America the Beautiful                                -Bates/Ward

Benediction                                           

Postlude                     

 * Songs used by permission of CCLI #95502

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

 Sunday Worship: We Will Again Offer Both Online and Outdoor Worship this Sunday, at 10am.  To view the service on Facebook, please click on the following link provided.  https://www.facebook.com/ICRCLansing/.

In Case of Rain: Outdoor services will be cancelled and shown live on Facebook starting at 10am. Consistory will make the decision by 8am so there is time to contact each of you before you leave for church. 

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

August Mission of the Month: The Mission of the Month Collections for August will be split between Camp Geneva and Cran-Hill to help supplement some of their losses due to having to being closed during some of their busiest times this summer because of Covid-19. Today is the last day to contribute to this worthy cause.

Rummage Sale Success:  Despite all of the obstacles that had to be overcome:  Rescheduling because of the pandemic, having to set up outdoors to promote social distancing, and the road construction on Delta River Drive, our youth group still managed to bring in $782.16! Thank you to all who donated items for this sale and/ or contributed, and thank you to our Youth group participants and their leaders for all of your hard work!

Thank You for Your Continued Tithes and Offerings:  The ongoing ministry of the church relies on the generous giving of its members. Even though we won’t be gathering at the church building you may submit your tithes and offerings online via our website at, www.icrclansing.org, and then click on “Giving” at the top of the page, or you may mail them to our office at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the church office at (517) 321-2495.

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers,

Staff: Pastor Tom G, Joey S, Darla L, Stacia W

Consistory: Dave S, Marcia J, Rick H, Tod V, Brian W, Julie L, Carrie Band Jennifer B, and our ministry teams

             Friends with Health Concerns

Gary A, Mark and June B, John B, Joe C,

                              Howard J. C, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

       Roland H and other Parkinson’s sufferers,

Jim P, Marian P, James S, Sandi S, and Joy V for continued healing.

August 23, 2020

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music                       

Song                                              O Worship the King             -Grant                                                         

Greeting

Prayer of Confession

Song                                                    Hungry                                                         -Scott

Words of Assurance and Law of God

Kids

The Word of God

Songs                                           Word of God Speak                             -Millard/Kipley                                                  

                                                Standing on the Promises                                      -Carter

Scripture:                                         Exodus 33:1-17   

Message:                               "Between: A Tent of Meeting"

                                                       Pastor Tom Grabill

Prayer for Blessing                           

The Response to the Word

Moment for Ministry

Offering

*Song                                                    Promises                                        -Sanctus Real

Benediction                                           

Postlude                     

 * Songs used by permission of CCLI #95502

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

 Sunday Worship: We Will Again Offer Both Online and Outdoor Worship this Sunday, at 10am.  To view the service on Facebook, please click on the following link provided.  https://www.facebook.com/ICRCLansing/.

In Case of Rain: Outdoor services will be cancelled and shown live on Facebook starting at 10am. Consistory will make the decision by 8am so there is time to contact each of you before you leave for church. 

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

August Mission of the Month: The Mission of the Month Collections for August will be split between Camp Geneva and Cran-Hill to help supplement some of their losses due to having to being closed during some of their busiest times this summer because of Covid-19.

Search Team Update:  The Lead Pastor position has been officially posted! We encourage you to visit the "new & improved" ICRC website under the "Lead Pastor Search" tab, to learn more (ICRC Church Profile Form, How to Apply Instructions & Congregational Pastoral Search Survey Summary). 

Thank you for your continued support and prayer for the search process and our future pastor. Specific prayer requests: 

• The Holy Spirit will lead applicants to apply 

• Our future pastor is prepared and being prepared

• Our future pastor's life ministry aligns with and they yearn to lead ICRC to fulfill God's preferred future

• Search Team remains healthy and productive

Linda Burcham is Looking for Some Help:   with a small rototilling job here at church and with edging the sidewalks on the property. If this is something that you are able and willing to do, please contact Linda at:  (517) 899-2927, or you can email her at, lindaburcham01@comcast.net. Please note that we do not have a rototiller or a sidewalk edger here at church, so you would need to bring these tools with you. 

Thank You for Your Continued Tithes and Offerings:  The ongoing ministry of the church relies on the generous giving of its members. Even though we won’t be gathering at the church building you may submit your tithes and offerings online via our website at, www.icrclansing.org, and then click on “Giving” at the top of the page, or you may mail them to our office at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the church office at (517) 321-2495.

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers,

Staff: Pastor Tom G, Joey S, Darla L, Stacia W

Consistory: Dave S, Marcia J, Rick H, Tod V, Brian W, Julie L, Carrie Band Jennifer B, and our ministry teams

             Friends with Health Concerns

Gary A, Mark and June B, John B, Joe C,

                              Howard J. C, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

       Roland H and other Parkinson’s sufferers,

Jim P, Marian P, James S, Sandi S, and Joy V for continued healing.

August 16, 2020

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music                       

Songs                                               Love Lifted Me                                    - Rowe/Smith    

                                                     Old Church Choir        -Williams/Hulse/Wedgeworth

Greeting

Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance and Law of God

Kids

 The Word of God

Song                                                   One True God                                    -Harris/Clark

Scripture:                                               Exodus 32

Message:                               "Between:  Good Governance"

                                                      Pastor Tom Grabill

Prayer for Blessing                           

The Response to the Word

M.O.M Offering Received

Offering

*Song                                          How Great Thou Art                                             -Hine

Benediction                                          

Postlude                     

 * Hymns projected by permission of CCLI #95502

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

 Sunday Worship: We Will Again Offer Both Online and Outdoor Worship this Sunday, at 10am.  To view the service on Facebook, please click on the following link provided.  https://www.facebook.com/ICRCLansing/.

 In Case of Rain: Outdoor services will be cancelled and shown live on Facebook starting at 10am. Consistory will make the decision by 8am so there is time to contact each of you before you leave for church. 

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

August Mission of the Month: The Mission of the Month Collections for August will be split between Camp Geneva and Cran-Hill to help supplement some of their losses due to having to being closed during some of their busiest times this summer because of Covid-19. These camps provide children of all ages and adults opportunities to experience the presence of God, to demonstrate the love of Christ, and to be inspired to live a Spirit-filled life.  Let’s help keep them afloat so that they can continue this mission.

Search Team Update:  Last Sunday during the worship service, we announced that the Lead Pastor position was officially posted! We encourage you to visit the "new & improved" ICRC website under the "Lead Pastor Search" tab, to learn more (ICRC Church Profile Form, How to Apply Instructions & Congregational Pastoral Search Survey Summary). 

Thank you for your continued support and prayer for the search process and our future pastor. Specific prayer requests: 

• The Holy Spirit will lead applicants to apply 

• Our future pastor is prepared and being prepared

• Our future pastor's life ministry aligns with and they yearn to lead ICRC to fulfill God's preferred future

• Search Team remains healthy and productive

 You are Invited to Our Annual Rummage Sale:  Come support our youth groups and mission trips by shopping at our Annual Rummage Sale, this Saturday, August 22, between the hours of 10 a.m.-3 p.m.!  This sale will be held outside in the church parking lot, please see the attached flyer for details! Rain date, Saturday, August 29, 2020. 

ICRC Stories:  We encourage you to share your story of God’s love and faithfulness in your life. To do so, please contact Joey South for an interview, or if you would prefer to write it down instead, you can send it to the church office at office@icrclansing.org to be shared on our “God’s Love in Action” page.  Remember, your story is God’s story, and we would love to hear you tell it!

All of the Locks Have Been Re-Keyed Here at ICRC:  If you are in a leadership position and have been assigned a key, please remember that as soon as your position is over, you must return your key to the office and sign it back in.  Please also note that we do have a loaner key available for special events.  If you will need to borrow the loaner key for any reason, please see Stacia in the office to sign for it. That will also need to be signed back in when returned.  If you have any questions, you may contact either Mark B, or Gary A.  

Thank You for Your Continued Tithes and Offerings:  The ongoing ministry of the church relies on the generous giving of its members. Even though we won’t be gathering at the church building you may submit your tithes and offerings online via our website at, www.icrclansing.org, and then click on “Giving” at the top of the page, or you may mail them to our office at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the church office at (517) 321-2495.

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers,

Staff: Pastor Tom G, Joey S, Darla L, Stacia W

Consistory: Dave S, Marcia J, Rick H, Tod V, Brian W, Julie L, Carrie Band Jennifer B, and our ministry teams

             Friends with Health Concerns

Gary A, Mark and June B, John B, Joe C,

                              Howard J. C, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

       Roland H and other Parkinson’s sufferers,

Jim P, Marian P, James S, Sandi S, and Joy V for continued healing.

August 9, 2020

The Approach to God

 Pre-Service Music                         God’s Peace Medley

 Songs                                                  Agnus Dei                                                    -Smith

                                                       Holy, Holy, Holy                                   -Heber/Dykes

Greeting

Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance and Law of God

Kids

The Word of God

Song                                Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise                     -W. C. Smith

 Scripture:                                         Exodus 19-20   

Message:                                "Between:  God’s Chosen People"

                                                       Pastor Tom Grabill

Prayer for Blessing                           

 The Response to the Word

Mission of the Month

Offering

*Song                                          Open up the Heavens                           -Ingram/Garrard 

Benediction                                          

Postlude                     

* Hymns projected by permission of CCLI #95502

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

 Sunday Worship: We Will Again Offer Both Online and Outdoor Worship this Sunday, at 10am.  To view the service on Facebook, please click on the following link provided.  https://www.facebook.com/ICRCLansing/.

In Case of Rain: Outdoor services will be cancelled and shown live on Facebook starting at 10am. Consistory will make the decision by 8am so there is time to contact each of you before you leave for church. 

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

August Mission of the Month: The Mission of the Month Collections for August will be split between Camp Geneva and Cran-Hill to help supplement some of their losses due to having to being closed during some of their busiest times this summer because of Covid-19. These camps provide children of all ages and adults opportunities to experience the presence of God, to demonstrate the love of Christ, and to be inspired to live a Spirit-filled life.  Let’s help keep them afloat so that they can continue this mission.

Search Team Update:  Great News! The ICRC Church Profile Form is now complete and soon to be made available on the ICRC website (Leader Pastor Job Search tab) and forwarded to the denomination. This means that the search team is ready to post the position on identified job boards. Woo- hoo! More details to be shared during the Sunday Worship Service this week.

Mission Trip 2020: Please keep those that will be going on the mission trip to Alger, MI in your prayers as they prepare to leave this Wednesday. 

You are Invited to Our Annual Rummage Sale:  Come support our youth groups and mission trips by shopping at our Annual Rummage Sale, next Saturday, August 22, between the hours of 10 a.m.-3 p.m.!  This sale will be held outside in the church parking lot, please see the attached flyer for details! Rain date, Saturday, August 29, 2020. 

ICRC Stories:  Because we have all been challenged to tell our stories of God’s love and faithfulness in our lives, we would like to point out to you that some of our ICRC family members have already began telling theirs.  On July 22, Mike J interviewed with Joey South to tell some of his.  To hear Mike’s story, please click on the link provided.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZFgyg8uCo0&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR2lG9lNmcTqg8TKr1fVDGyz4TverAu_kqYxuHoa1xKN52TlaNMXnp4hB_U. 

We Would Like to Encourage You to Share Your Story as Well:  To do so, please contact Joey S for an interview, or if you would prefer to write it down instead, you can send it to the church office at office@icrclansing.org to be shared on our “God’s Love in Action” page.  Remember, your story is God’s story, and we would love to hear you tell it!

All of the Locks Have Been Re-Keyed Here at ICRC:  If you are in a leadership position and have been assigned a key, please remember that as soon as your position is over, you must return your key to the office and sign it back in.  Please also note that we do have a loaner key available for special events.  If you will need to borrow the loaner key for any reason, please see Stacia in the office to sign for it, and that will also need to be signed back in when returned.  If you have any questions about the keys, you may contact either Mark B, or Gary A.  

Thank You for Your Continued Tithes and Offerings:  The ongoing ministry of the church relies on the generous giving of its members. Even though we won’t be gathering at the church building you may submit your tithes and offerings online via our website at, www.icrclansing.org, and then click on “Giving” at the top of the page, or you may mail them to our office at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the church office at (517) 321-2495.

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers,

Staff: Pastor Tom G, Joey S, Darla L, Stacia W

Consistory: Dave S, Marcia J, Rick H, Tod V, Brian W, Julie L, Carrie Band Jennifer B, and our ministry teams

             Friends with Health Concerns

Gary A, Mark and June B, John B, Joe C,

                              Howard J. C, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

       Roland H and other Parkinson’s sufferers,

Jim P, Marian P, James S, Sandi S, and Joy V for continued healing.

August 2, 2020

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music      

Songs                                          Onward Christian Soldiers                  -Sullivan/Gould

                                                                                                                            -No. 617

Greeting

Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance and Law of God

Kids

The Word of God

Song                                          How Firm a Foundation                                     -Rippon

                                                                                                                             -No. 32

Scripture:                                           Exodus 18-26

Message:                                "Between:  Stand the Strain (2)"

                                                        Pastor Tom Grabill

Prayer for Blessing                           

 The Response to the Word

Mission of the Month

Offering

*Song                                           

Benediction                                           The Blessing           -Carnes/Furtick/Brown/Jobe

Postlude                     

 * Hymns projected by permission of CCLI #95502

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

 Sunday Worship: We Will Again Offer Both Online and Outdoor Worship this Sunday, at 10am.  To view the service on Facebook, please click on the following link provided.  https://www.facebook.com/ICRCLansing/.

 In Case of Rain: Outdoor services will be cancelled and shown live on Facebook starting at 10am. Consistory will make the decision by 8am so there is time to contact each of you before you leave for church. 

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

August Mission of the Month: The Mission of the Month Collections for August will be split between Camp Geneva and Cran-Hill to help supplement some of their losses due to having to being closed during some of their busiest times this summer because of Covid-19. These camps provide children of all ages and adults opportunities to experience the presence of God, to demonstrate the love of Christ, and to be inspired to live a Spirit-filled life.  Let’s help keep them afloat so that they can continue this mission.

A Friendly Reminder From the Counting Team:  If you would like credit for your contributions on your annual giving statement you must  1) use your provided offering envelopes or 2) include your number on the memo line of your check or 3) write your number on another envelope you use or 4) when using e-Giving insure that the proper envelope number is populated for your account. The counters do not have access to the envelope assignment list so we have no way to give you credit without the correct number.  Thank you

ICRC Lansing 2nd Quarter Goal Report:  This report has been attached to the bulletin email for this week.  Please take a moment to look it over be excited over about God’s plan coming together here at ICRC!

Mission Trip 2020: Please keep those that will be going on the mission trip this year to Alger, MI, August 12-16, in your prayers.  Please see the attachment for a list of those that you can be praying for, and we thank you in advance for doing so. 

A Big Thank You to All of Our Volunteers:  We appreciate you taking the time out of your day to show up early or stay late to help out.  We appreciate your heart to serve, and we are so grateful for your willingness to serve our church during this challenging time when we need your help more than ever!  Thank you!  

It’s not for the money, it’s not for fame
and it’s not for any personal gain.
It's for love of fellow man,
It’s just to lend a helping hand.
It’s just to give the tithe of self.
That’s something you can’t buy with wealth.
It’s not the medals worn with pride.
It's just for that feeling deep inside.
It’s that reward down in your heart.
It’s the feeling that you’ve been a part
Of helping others far and near,
That makes you a VOLUNTEER.” ~ Author Unknown

Annual Rummage Sale:  We are hoping to see more items come in for our Annual Rummage Sale this year.  If you haven’t done so yet, please take a moment to clean out some of your closets, or maybe even the garage or the basement, and see if you have some items that you would like to donate to this very worthy cause.  The proceeds from this rummage sale will help support our youth groups and mission trips.  You may drop off items during the week between the hours of 9 am and Noon, Monday- Wednesday.  You may also contact Joey South if you would like to drop off at a different time. 

A Note from the Prayer Team:  We would like to invite all of you to be praying with us for the needs of our church and our church family.  To hear what some of these needs are, please call the Prayer Line at (517) 321-2495, extension 191.  Please also call the church office or a member of our calling team if you are in need of prayer, or if you would like somebody to pray with you in person or over the phone.  We are here for you, don’t fight your burdens alone!

Thank You for Your Continued Tithes and Offerings:  The ongoing ministry of the church relies on the generous giving of its members. Even though we won’t be gathering at the church building you may submit your tithes and offerings online via our website at, www.icrclansing.org, and then click on “Giving” at the top of the page, or you may mail them to our office at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the church office at (517) 321-2495.

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers,

Staff: Pastor Tom G, Joey S, Darla L, Stacia W

Consistory: Dave S, Marcia J, Rick H, Tod V, Brian W, Julie L, Carrie Band Jennifer B, and our ministry teams

             Friends with Health Concerns

Gary A, Mark and June B, John B, Joe C,

                              Howard J. C, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

       Roland H and other Parkinson’s sufferers,

Jim P, Marian P, James S, Sandi S, and Joy V for continued healing.

July 26, 2020

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music      

Songs                                             O Church Arise                                 -Townend/Getty

                                                         All My Hope                                              -Crowder

Greeting

Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance and Law of God

Kids

 The Word of God

Song                                              Good, Good Father                                         -Tomlin

Scripture:                                             Exodus 18

Message:                                  "Between: Stand the Strain"

                                                       Pastor Tom Grabill

Prayer for Blessing                           

 The Response to the Word

Moment for Ministry

(Since we are separated, offerings can be sent through our website or USPS)

 “You can’t take it with you, but you can send it on ahead!” R. Alcorn

*Song                                            All Things Possible                                         -Schultz

Benediction 

Postlude                     

 * Hymns projected by permission of CCLI #95502

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday Worship: We Will Again Offer Both Online and Outdoor Worship this Sunday, July 26, at 10am.  To view the service on Facebook, please click on the following link provided.  https://www.facebook.com/ICRCLansing/.

In Case of Rain: Outdoor services will be cancelled and shown live on Facebook starting at 10am. Consistory will make the decision by 8am so there is time to contact each of you before you leave for church. 

July Calling Team:  Please call Rick H or Julie L with any special concerns or requests.

July Mission of the Month: Judson’s Love Clothing Center provides clothing for school aged children. There is a box just inside of the church entryway on the bench, you may place your clothing donations there on Sunday mornings, during the Outdoor Worship Service time, or you make a monetary donation towards this very worthy cause. Today is the last day to donate to this very worthy mission. 

Please Pray For:  Mark and June B as they head to Mayo for Mark’s checkup.  Please ask God to ensure their safety as they travel, to watch over them, to guide them, and to let good health and blessings be upon them.

A Note from the Prayer Team:  We would like to invite all of you to be praying with us for the needs of our church and our church family.  To hear what some of these needs are, please call the Prayer Line at (517) 321-2495, extension 191.  Please also call the church office or a member of our calling team if you are in need of prayer, or if you would like somebody to pray with you in person or over the phone.  We are here for you, don’t fight your burdens alone!

Painting Classes:  There will be no Painting Class this Tuesday, July 28.  Please look forward to joining Sandi S again for painting on Tuesday, August 11, 2020.  These classes are free and open to all that are interested.  They take place on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, in the Choir room, at 6:30 pm. Come join in the fun!

Thank You for Your Continued Tithes and Offerings:  The ongoing ministry of the church relies on the generous giving of its members. Even though we won’t be gathering at the church building you may submit your tithes and offerings online via our website at, www.icrclansing.org, and then click on “Giving” at the top of the page, or you may mail them to our office at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the church office at (517) 321-2495.

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers,

Staff: Pastor Tom G, Joey S, Darla L, Stacia W

Consistory: Dave S, Marcia J, Rick H, Tod V, Brian W, Julie L, Carrie Band Jennifer B, and our ministry teams

             Friends with Health Concerns

Gary A, Mark and June B, John B, Joe C,

                              Howard J. C, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

       Roland H and other Parkinson’s sufferers,

Jim P, Marian P, James S, Sandi S, and Joy V for continued healing.

July 19, 2020

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music      

Songs                                          How Great is Our God                -Tomlin/Reeves/Cash

Greeting

Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance and Law of God

Kids

The Word of God

Song                                                       It Is You                                             -Newsboys

Scripture:                                       "Exodus 15:22-17:7"

Message:                                   Between: I’m hungry and thirsty

                                                       Pastor Tom Grabill

Prayer for Blessing                           

 The Response to the Word

Mission of the Month Offering Received

 (Since we are separated, offerings can be sent through our website or USPS)

 “You can’t take it with you, but you can send it on ahead!” R. Alcorn

*Song                                               Tell the World                                          -Bilbrough

Benediction 

Postlude                     

* Hymns projected by permission of CCLI #95502

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday Worship: We Will Again Offer Both Online and Outdoor Worship this Sunday, July 19, at 10am. To view the service on Facebook, please click on the following link provided.  https://www.facebook.com/ICRCLansing/.

In Case of Rain: Outdoor services will be cancelled and shown live on Facebook starting at 10am. Consistory will make the decision by 8am so there is time to contact each of you before you leave for church. 

July Calling Team:  Please call Rick Harrison (503-290-9779) or Julie Lewis (881-1665) with any special concerns or requests.

July Mission of the Month: Judson’s Love Clothing Center provides clothing for school aged children. We have an opportunity to be a part of this great effort by collecting new and gently used clothing during the month of July. All children’s clothing is helpful, but especially needed is, new socks and underwear.  There will be a box for donations just inside of the church entryway on the bench Sunday mornings during the Outdoor Worship Service time. You may also make a monetary donation towards this very worthy cause.

Consistory Update:  The consistory met last week and covered several items of business. Here is what we want to pass along to you at this time:

1) Sunday, 10am Outdoor Worship will Continue for a Few More Weeks! We have been pleased with the positive response to meeting together outdoors on Sunday mornings in an attempt to create the safest environment for the well-being of all people. People have expressed their delight in worshiping outdoors as the weather has been nice. This past week we added tent canopies to create some shade and relief from the hot sun. Others have beat the heat by sitting in their cars and listening to the service on 1630 AM radio! Special thanks to all who have helped to make these services possible.

We are keeping a running list of volunteers to help on Sunday mornings when we move indoors. We still need several more to safely worship inside. Please contact the church office (office@icrclansing.org) to let us know of your availability. 

2) God Dreams Meeting to Review Quarterly Goals Will Take Place This Tuesday, July 21, at 6:30pm. Weather permitting this meeting will take place outdoors and by Zoom for all who cannot or choose not to meet in person. A formal report will follow during worship on July 26. 

Independent Youth Summer Program: From now until September 1st, students can earn points by completing posted tasks such as attending an Immanuel drive-in service, doing acts of service, memorizing scripture, watching and responding to videos, and more.  As they accumulate points, they will earn a variety of prizes. Parents this is an excellent opportunity for your kids to grow spiritually, so please encourage them to get started by clicking on the link provided below:

http://www.icrclansing.org/youth-summer-program?fbclid=IwAR1phwvN80dePTm3J1g5nkUVrPl_qc_dvoTod6z_7VP2D4qNAuJqoRl6xlQ

Annual Rummage Sale: (Date TBD) If you have items to contribute to this sale, you may drop them off Mon-Wed during office hours, or on Sunday mornings before or after the service.  We will be storing items in the garage at the Parsonage. If you plan to come during the week, please call the office first so that Stacia can meet you over there to open the garage.  If you are not able to make it during these specified times, please contact Joey South to work out other arrangements.  We will also be accepting returnable pop/beer cans for this youth group fundraiser so if you have any of those just sitting around, please bring them too!

Thank You for Your Continued Tithes and Offerings:  The ongoing ministry of the church relies on the generous giving of its members. Even though we won’t be gathering at the church building you may submit your tithes and offerings online via our website at, www.icrclansing.org, and then click on “Giving” at the top of the page, or you may mail them to our office at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the church office at (517) 321-2495.

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers,

Staff: Pastor Tom G, Joey S, Darla L, Stacia W

Consistory: Dave S, Marcia J, Rick H, Tod V, Brian W, Julie L, Carrie Band Jennifer B, and our ministry teams

             Friends with Health Concerns

Gary A, Mark and June B, John B, Joe C,

                              Howard J. C, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

       Roland H and other Parkinson’s sufferers,

Jim P, Marian P, James S, Sandi S, and Joy V for continued healing.

July 12, 2020

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music      

Songs                                                 Love the Lord                                            -Brewster

Greeting

Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance and Law of God

Kids

The Word of God

Song                                                     I Surrender                                               -Crocker

Scripture:                                       Exodus 13:17-14:31

Message:                     "Between:  Learning to Stand Firm and be Still"

                                                       Pastor Tom Grabill

Prayer for Blessing                           

The Response to the Word

Communion Hymn                     

Celebrate the Lord’s Supper

Responsive Communion Thanksgiving

 (Since we are separated, offerings can be sent through our website or USPS)

 “You can’t take it with you, but you can send it on ahead!” R. Alcorn

*Song                                All Creatures of Our God and King                          -No. 347   

Benediction 

Postlude                     

 * Hymns projected by permission of CCLI #95502

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 Sunday Worship: We Will Again Offer Both Online and Outdoor Worship this Sunday, July 12, at 10am.  To view the service on Facebook, please click on the following link provided.  https://www.facebook.com/ICRCLansing/.

Communion this Sunday:  Communion will be served during the worship service this coming Sunday, July12. Individually wrapped communion kits will be used for the outdoor, in-person service. If you plan to worship with us virtually and desire to take part in communion please have elements ready for partaking following the message.

July Calling Team:  Please call Rick H or Julie L with any special concerns or requests.

July Mission of the Month: Judson’s Love Clothing Center provides clothing for school aged children. We have an opportunity to be a part of this great effort by collecting new and gently used clothing during the month of July. All children’s clothing is helpful, but especially needed is, new socks and underwear.  There will be a box for donations just inside of the church entryway on the bench Sunday mornings during the Outdoor Worship Service time. You may also make a monetary donation towards this very worthy cause.

Consistory Update:  The consistory met this week and covered several items of business. Here is what we want to pass along to you at this time:

1) Sunday, 10am Outdoor Worship will Continue for a Few More Weeks! We have been pleased with the positive response to meeting together outdoors on Sunday mornings in an attempt to create the safest environment for the well-being of all people. People have expressed their delight in worshiping outdoors as the weather has been nice. This past week we added tent canopies to create some shade and relief from the hot sun. Others have beat the heat by sitting in their cars and listening to the service on 1630 AM radio! Special thanks to all who have helped to make these services possible.

In case of rain, outdoor services will be cancelled and shown live on Facebook starting at 10am. Consistory will make the decision by 8am so there is time to contact each of you before you leave for church. 

We are keeping a running list of volunteers to help on Sunday mornings when we move indoors. We still need several more to safely worship inside. Please contact the church office (office@icrclansing.org) to let us know of your availability. 

2) God Dreams Meeting to Review Quarterly Goals Will Take Place on Tuesday, July 21, at 6:30pm. Weather permitting this meeting will take place outdoors and by Zoom for all who cannot or choose not to meet in person. A formal report will follow during worship on July 26. 

Search Team Update:  The search team continues to meet each Wednesday and is working diligently to develop an ICRC Church Profile Form, which is an important document for the overall pastoral search process. We are in the midst of writing content and gathering photos of our life together, that will be included in it and be used to update the ICRC website. If you have any concerns about appearing in potential photos, please let Michelle C know by July 19.  After this date, we will assume that it is OK to use pictures of you for these purposes.

Independent Youth Summer Program: From now until September 1st, students can earn points by completing posted tasks such as attending an Immanuel drive-in service, doing acts of service, memorizing scripture, watching and responding to videos, and more.  As they accumulate points, they will earn a variety of prizes. Parents this is an excellent opportunity for your kids to grow spiritually, so please encourage them to get started by clicking on the link provided below:

http://www.icrclansing.org/youth-summer-program?fbclid=IwAR1phwvN80dePTm3J1g5nkUVrPl_qc_dvoTod6z_7VP2D4qNAuJqoRl6xlQ

Annual Rummage Sale: (Date TBD) If you have items to contribute to this sale, you may drop them off Mon-Wed during office hours, or on Sunday mornings before or after the service.  We will be storing items in the garage at the Parsonage. If you plan to come during the week, please call the office first so that Stacia can meet you over there to open the garage.  If you are not able to make it during these specified times, please contact Joey S to work out other arrangements.  We will also be accepting returnable pop/beer cans for this youth group fundraiser so if you have any of those just sitting around, please bring them too!

Shade is in Short Supply Outside of the Church Building: We will be setting up pop- up canopies to sit under if you prefer to worship outside of your car. If you have a pop-up tent/ canopy that you would be willing to let us use on Sundays, please let us know, drop it off (labeled please), or bring it with you, as shade will be a relief on these warm summer days!

Thank You for Your Continued Tithes and Offerings:  The ongoing ministry of the church relies on the generous giving of its members. Even though we won’t be gathering at the church building you may submit your tithes and offerings online via our website at, www.icrclansing.org, and then click on “Giving” at the top of the page, or you may mail them to our office at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the church office at (517) 321-2495.

Summer Trip: Alger August 12-16:  After much consideration, we have decided that we are going to have our Alger Trip from Wednesday August 12th to Sunday August 16th (note that we have extended the trip by one day). The trip will, once again, be to Liz and Cecil Stanton’s property in Alger, MI (about 2 hours Northeast of Lansing). Liz and Cecil have a cabin on the property but it will mostly be a camping situation where we will be sleeping in tents.

Covid-19 Precautions

We determined that it is not going to be feasible to stay distanced from each other or to require masks on the whole trip. We will however, keep everybody separated from anybody who is not in our group. Only a select few adult leaders will be going to the store, gas station, etc. and will be required to wear masks and stay at least six feet away from strangers. Furthermore, Alger is a rural area that has not had many cases of Covid-19. Participants will also be temperature checked prior to departure.

Who can go?

This trip is open to the entire church with activities and devotions being geared towards youth and young adults (any kids in 4th grade and younger will need to be accompanied by a parent).

Parents

If you do not feel comfortable sending your student(s) on this trip, we completely understand. If you are on the fence and there are other precautions you would like us to take that would help you feel better about it, please contact me so we can talk about it.

Cost and Details

The cost of the trip is $50 per person.

Response

Please sign up by emailing Joey jrsouth16@yahoo.com. The deadline to sign up is 7/17.

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers,

Staff: Pastor Tom G, Joey S, Darla L, Stacia W

Consistory: Dave S, Marcia J, Rick H, Tod V, Brian W, Julie L, Carrie Band Jennifer B, and our ministry teams

             Friends with Health Concerns

Gary A, Mark and June B, John B, Joe C,

                              Howard J. C, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

       Roland H and other Parkinson’s sufferers,

Jim P, Marian P, James S, Sandi S, and Joy V for continued healing.

July 5, 2020

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music      

Songs                                                     Enough                                       -Tomlin/ Giglio

Greeting

Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance and Law of God

 Kids

 The Word of God

Song                                     What a Friend We Have in Jesus           -Scriven/ Converse

Scripture:                                           Romans 7:15-25

Message:                             "Stepping off the Hamster Wheel"

                                                     Rev. Andrew Bossardet

Prayer for Blessing                           

The Response to the Word

Mission of the Month

(Since we are separated, offerings can be sent through our website or USPS)

“You can’t take it with you, but you can send it on ahead!” R. Alcorn

*Song                                                Sing, Sing, Sing                                          -Tomlin

Benediction 

Postlude                     

 * Hymns projected by permission of CCLI #95502

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday Worship: We Will Again Offer Both Online and Outdoor Worship this Sunday, July 5, at 10am. The Reverend Andy Bossardet will be preaching the word to us. Andy is a good friend of Pastor Tom's and also the Coordinator for equipping thriving congregations in the RCA.

July Calling Team:  Please call Rick H or Julie L with any special concerns or requests.

July Mission of the Month: Judson’s Love Clothing Center provides clothing for school aged children, serving over 800 children during the months of August and September! We have the opportunity to be a part of that great effort by collecting new and gently used clothing during the month of July. All children’s clothing is helpful, but especially needed is: new socks and underwear, and new or like new school uniforms. Judson’s goal is to provide a week’s worth of socks and underwear for each child.  There will be a box for donations just inside of the church entryway on the bench, on Sunday mornings during the Outdoor Worship Service time. You may also make a monetary donation towards this very worthy cause.

Search Team Update:  The search team continues to meet each Wednesday and is working diligently to develop an ICRC Church Profile Form, which is an important document for the overall pastoral search process. We are in the midst of writing content and gathering photos of our life together, that will be included in it and be used to update the ICRC website. If you have any concerns about appearing in potential photos, please let Michelle C. know promptly. Thank you for your continued support and prayers for the search team.

Sunday Outdoor Worship:  It was a great service last Sunday as many gathered outdoors at Immanuel to worship together. Some stayed in their cars listening to the service on 1630 AM radio, and others brought pocket chairs and sat in the parking lot. The sun was bright, the sky was blue, and a light breeze brought comfort from the direct sun! The service lasted about 50 minutes and we were on our way!

We also had a mostly successful recording live on Facebook for online viewing! The only glitch we know of was a sideways picture and we have figured out a solution for this so that all of our online worshippers can continue to stay at home where it is safe and join in Immanuel worship!

Shade is in Short Supply Outside of the Church Building: We will be setting up pop- up canopies to sit under if you prefer to worship outside of your car. If you have a pop-up tent/ canopy that you would be willing to let us use on Sundays, please let us know, drop it off (labeled please), or bring it with you as shade will be a relief on these warm summer days!

Thanks to All of You that Have Volunteered to Help on Sundays in Order to Keep us all Safe!

Thank You for Your Continued Tithes and Offerings:  The ongoing ministry of the church relies on the generous giving of its members. Even though we won’t be gathering at the church building you may submit your tithes and offerings online via our website at, www.icrclansing.org, and then click on “Giving” at the top of the page, or you may mail them to our office at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906

page, or you may mail them directly to our office at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the church office at (517) 321-2495.

 Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers, especially in these continuing uncertain times. They and your staff and Consistory continue to work toward safe ways of possible worship in the near future, keeping up with the most recent developments and continually making sure we stay connected and on pace to accomplish our seven-year vision.

Staff: Pastor Tom G, Joey S, Darla L, Stacia W

Consistory: Dave S, Marcia J, Rick H, Tod V, Brian W, Julie L, Carrie Band Jennifer B, and our ministry teams

             Friends with Health Concerns

Gary A, Mark and June B, John B, Joe C,

                              Howard J. C, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

       Roland H and other Parkinson’s sufferers,

Jim P, Marian P, James S, Sandi S, and Joy V for continued healing.

June 28, 2020

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music      

Songs                                        Standing on the Promises                     -Carter/ Johnson

Greeting

Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance and Law of God

Kids Video                                         “Loneliness”

The Word of God

Song                                                  Revelation Song                                           -Riddle

Scripture:                                               Exodus 13

Message:                           "Between: The Story that grounds you"

                                                       Pastor Tom Grabill

Prayer for Blessing                           

The Response to the Word

Moment for Ministry

 (Since we are separated, offerings can be sent through our website or USPS)

“You can’t take it with you, but you can send it on ahead!” R. Alcorn

*Song                                                 Days of Elijah                                               -Mark

Benediction 

Postlude                     

* Hymns projected by permission of CCLI #95502

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday Worship: Services will be recorded and streamed on our public Facebook page at 10 a.m. You can get to our page by clicking on the link provided: https://www.facebook.com/ICRCLansing/.

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

June Mission of the Month: Forgotten Man Ministries, today is the last day to contribute to this very worthy cause. 

New Keys to be Distributed:  The locks here at ICRC will be changed soon.  If you currently have a key and are eligible to receive a new one, you will have to sign for it and check it out with Gary A. Gary will have a table set up inside of the pole barn after the service today.  If you will be needing a new key, please be sure to see him before you leave.  You will not need to return your old key, please just hold on to it for the time being.  The locks will not be changed until everybody that is eligible has received their key.  You are also responsible to return the key back to Gary and sign it back in if you happen to leave your position.

Search Team Update:  The pastoral search team continues to meet weekly. In partnership with the Consistory, the Search Team reviewed and summarized the Congregational Pastoral Survey results. These results were sent to you via email last week on Tuesday and have also been included and attached to the email for the bulletin this week. Please take a moment to look this over and if you have any questions, feel free to contact the church office.

Kids Videos/ Activities:  This Sunday we will talk about Loneliness.  Jesus wants to be a friend to everyone, and he wants us to show that love to others too so that they won't feel alone.   This video along with an activity and some trivia questions will be posted to our website after the service.  You can access them by clicking the link below.  http://www.icrclansing.org/kids-lessons. 

General Announcements:  We will need additional assistance with greeting, ushering, and cleaning on Sunday mornings as we prepare for re-opening the sanctuary for indoor worship. If you can assist in one of these areas

on a weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or bi-monthly basis until all safety measures have been lifted, please let us know so we can schedule a brief training.

1.      Greeting - offering a warm welcome to members and guests and helping to keep traffic moving into and out of the sanctuary.

2.      Ushering - directing people to seating that is 6 ft from others. Ushers will also dismiss people at the end of the service in a manner that is consistent with proper social distancing.

3.      Cleaning - All surfaces will need to be wiped down with disinfectant following the worship service in preparation for our sister congregation, Siloam, to gather in the shared space. (Siloam will make sure surfaces are cleaned following the second service).

Thank You for Your Continued Tithes and Offerings:  The ongoing ministry of the church relies on the generous giving of its members. Even though we won’t be gathering at the church building you may submit your tithes and offerings online via our website at, www.icrclansing.org, and then click on “Giving” at the top of the page, or you may mail them to our office at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906

page, or you may mail them directly to our office at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the church office at (517) 321-2495.

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers, especially in these continuing uncertain times. They and your staff and Consistory continue to work toward safe ways of possible worship in the near future, keeping up with the most recent developments and continually making sure we stay connected and on pace to accomplish our seven-year vision.

Staff: Pastor Tom G, Joey S, Darla L, Stacia W

Consistory: Dave S, Marcia J, Rick H, Tod V, Brian W, Julie L, Carrie Band Jennifer B, and our ministry teams

             Friends with Health Concerns

Gary A, Mark and June B, John B, Joe C,

                              Howard J. C, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

       Roland H and other Parkinson’s sufferers,

Jim P, Marian P, James S, Sandi S, and Joy V for continued healing.

June 21, 2020

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music      

Songs                                             Faith of our Fathers                                         -Faber

Greeting

Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance and Law of God

Kids Video                            “Moving on After Messing Up”

The Word of God

 Song                                                    Giants Fall                                           -Battistelli

                                                    What Faith Can Do                                          -Kutless

 Scripture:                                            Luke 15:11-32

Message:                                     "The Prodigal Father"

Chaplin Cal Alderink

Prayer for Blessing                           

The Response to the Word

Mission of the Month Offering Received

 (Since we are separated, offerings can be sent through our website or USPS)

“You can’t take it with you, but you can send it on ahead!” R. Alcorn

*Song                                                  The Blessing                                      -Carnes/Jobe

Benediction 

Postlude                     

 * Hymns projected by permission of CCLI #95502

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday Worship: Services will be recorded and streamed on our public Facebook page at 10 a.m. Youcan get to our page by clicking on the link provided: https://www.facebook.com/ICRCLansing/.

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

June Mission of the Month: Forgotten Man Ministries: Believes in the redemption, rehabilitation and restoration of inmates through Jesus Christ.  They empower chaplains and volunteers to share hope and salvation with the “forgotten” men and women incarcerated in Michigan’s county jails. 

Consistory Updates:

1)      The most recent update on reopening was emailed to you on Monday. If you did not receive a copy of this important update please let us know and we will mail one to you ASAP.

2)      This week expect another update that spells out our plan for outdoor worship services beginning June 28 at 10am. As soon as we have the appropriate safety measures put in place for moving indoors, we will open the doors to the building and begin worshipping in our sanctuary once again. Services will continue to be posted on Facebook Sunday mornings at 10am.

3)      The elders are preparing a Pastoral job description to be added to the Church Profile that is being worked on by the Search Team. This profile will be posted on search sites and sent to prospective candidates. A finished copy will be shared with you before posting.

General Announcements: Volunteers Needed, Sunday mornings:

We will need additional assistance with greeting, ushering, and cleaning on Sunday mornings as we prepare for re-opening the sanctuary for indoor worship. Consider serving in one of the following areas on a weekly, monthly, bi-monthly basis until all safety measures have been lifted:

1)      Greeting - offering a warm welcome to members and guests and helping to keep traffic moving into and out of the sanctuary.

2)      Ushering - directing people to seating that is 6 ft from others. Ushers will also dismiss people at the end of the service in a manner that is consistent with proper social distancing.

3)      Cleaning - All surfaces will need to be wiped down with disinfectant following the worship service in preparation for our sister congregation, Siloam, to gather in the shared space. (Siloam will make sure surfaces are cleaned following the second service).

If you can assist in one of these areas please let us know so we can schedule a brief training.

Kids Videos/ Activities:  This Sunday we will talk about moving on after messing up.  Most people are afraid of failure. But we can bounce back from problems—even problems that we created—when we remember that Jesus loves us, no matter what. This video along with an activity and some trivia questions will be posted to our website after the service.  You can access them by clicking the link below.  http://www.icrclansing.org/kids-lessons.  Currently we have 2 lessons posted, “Worry-Warts” and “Storms, Spiders, and Scary Movies.”

Painting Classes with Sandi- Painting classes will begin again in the choir room here at ICRC, this Tuesday, June 23, at 6:30 pm.  If you enjoy painting and are interested in participating, please feel free to just show up and join in the fun! The choir room will be well ventilated with the windows open, social distancing requirements of 6 feet apart will be exercised, masks are strongly recommended.

New Keys to be Distributed:  The locks here at ICRC will be changed soon.  If you currently have a key and are eligible to receive a new one, you will have to sign for it and check it out with Gary Atkins.  On June 28th, after the outdoor service, Gary will have a table set up inside of the pole barn for you to sign for and check out your key.  You will not need to return your old key, please just hold on to it for the time being.  The locks will not be changed until everybody that is eligible has received their key.  You are also responsible to return the key back to Gary and sign it back in if you happen to leave your position and no longer need it. 

Thank You for Your Continued Tithes and Offerings:  The ongoing ministry of the church relies on the generous giving of its members. Even though we won’t be gathering at the church building you may submit your tithes and offerings online via our website at, www.icrclansing.org, and then click on “Giving” at the top of the page, or you may mail them to our office at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906

page, or you may mail them directly to our office at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the church office at (517) 321-2495.

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers, especially in these continuing uncertain times. They and your staff and Consistory continue to work toward safe ways of possible worship in the near future, keeping up with the most recent developments and continually making sure we stay connected and on pace to accomplish our seven-year vision.

Staff: Pastor Tom G, Joey S, Darla L, Stacia W

Consistory: Dave S, Marcia J, Rick H, Tod V, Brian W, Julie L, Carrie Band Jennifer B, and our ministry teams

             Friends with Health Concerns

Gary A, Mark and June B, John B, Joe C,

                              Howard J. C, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

       Roland H and other Parkinson’s sufferers,

Jim P, Marian P, James S, Sandi S, and Joy V for continued healing.

June 14, 2020

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music      

Songs                                              Build My Life                                                 -Barrett

                                                     Praise to the Lord                                         -Neander Greeting                                                                                                                 

Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance and Law of God

Kids Video                         Storms, Spiders, and Scary Movies                                                                                                              

The Word of God

 Song                                                        Promises                                      -Sanctus Real

 Scripture:                                          Exodus 33:12-23

Message:                                       "Responding to God"

                                                   Rev. Scott Lokers       

Prayer for Blessing                           

The Response to the Word

(Since we are separated, offerings can be sent through our website or USPS)

“You can’t take it with you, but you can send it on ahead!” R. Alcorn

 *Song                                              God is in Control                                              -Paris

Benediction 

Postlude                     

 * Hymns projected by permission of CCLI #95502

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday Worship: Services will be recorded and streamed on our public Facebook page at 10 a.m. You can get to our page by clicking on the link provided: https://www.facebook.com/ICRCLansing/.

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

June Mission of the Month: Forgotten Man Ministries believes in the redemption, rehabilitation and restoration of inmates through Jesus Christ.  They empower chaplains and volunteers to share hope and salvation with the “forgotten” men and women incarcerated in Michigan’s county jails. 

Re-opening ICRC:  Thank you for taking a moment to complete the survey letting us know where you are with reopening the church. Based on the results of the survey the elders have begun discussions about opening safely as soon as we can. Since gathering back together means planning for two different congregations to restart in the same building, our startup plan must be discussed with both leadership bodies and a formal plan put in place. Please be patient with this process and pray for both consistories to have God's wisdom and a spirit of unity.

Search Team Updates:  We're happy to share the Pastoral Search Team has met three times via Zoom. Currently, we are developing the Church Profile Form; content & format and analyzing the Congregational Survey (Pastor) results. We look forward to sharing this information with the congregation soon. Stay tuned!

Prayers:  Please be praying for Wayne K as he recovers from back surgery.

Thank You for Your Continued Tithes and Offerings:  The ongoing ministry of the church relies on the generous giving of its members. Even though we won’t be gathering at the church building you may submit your tithes and offerings online via our website at, www.icrclansing.org, and then click on “Giving” at the top of the page, or you may mail them to our office at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906

page, or you may mail them directly to our office at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the church office at (517) 321-2495.

 Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers, especially in these continuing uncertain times. They and your staff and Consistory continue to work toward safe ways of possible worship in the near future, keeping up with the most recent developments and continually making sure we stay connected and on pace to accomplish our seven-year vision.

Staff: Pastor Tom G, Joey S, Darla L, Stacia W

Consistory: Dave S, Marcia J, Rick H, Tod V, Brian W, Julie L, Carrie Band Jennifer B, and our ministry teams

             Friends with Health Concerns

Gary A, Mark and June B, John B, Joe C,

                              Howard J. C, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

       Roland H and other Parkinson’s sufferers,

Jim P, Marian P, James S, Sandi S, and Joy V for continued healing.

June 7, 2020

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music      

Songs                                          This is Amazing Grace                                  -Wickham    

Celebration of Our Graduates

Greeting                                                                                                                 

Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance and Law of God

Kids Video                                    “Glow in the Dark”                                          

 The Word of God

Song                                                 Tell the World                                          -Bilbrough

Scripture:                                          Luke 24:33-35

Message                        “Alone Together: Courageously Obedient”  

                                                        Pastor Tom Grabill       

Prayer for Blessing                           

The Response to the Word

Mission of the Month

 (Since we are separated, offerings can be sent through our website or USPS)

“You can’t take it with you, but you can send it on ahead!” R. Alcorn

*Song                                         Wonderful Grace of Jesus                                -Lillenas

Benediction 

Postlude                     

 * Hymns projected by permission of CCLI #95502

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

June Mission of the Month: Forgotten Man Ministries believes in the redemption, rehabilitation and restoration of inmates through Jesus Christ.  They empower chaplains and volunteers to share hope and salvation with the “forgotten” men and women incarcerated in Michigan’s county jails. 

Consistory Updates:  Congratulations to the new Elders and Deacons that were prayerfully selected after the service last Sunday:  Elders:  Eric C, and Sandy C.  Deacons:  Mike J, and Sue F.

We will give you an opportunity to respond to the 2020/2021 budget at a later date. In the meantime, please look it over and contact Brian Williams, Jennifer B, Carrie B or Julie L with any questions or concerns. 

Re-opening ICRC:  Thank you for taking a moment last week to complete the survey letting us know where you are with reopening the church. Based on the results of the survey the elders have begun discussions about opening safely as soon as we can. Since gathering back together means planning for two different congregations to restart in the same building, our startup plan must be discussed with both leadership bodies and a formal plan put in place. Please be patient with this process and pray for both consistories to have God's wisdom and a spirit of unity. ICRC Consistory will be meeting again on Tuesday to further the discussion and development of a plan. We will share it with you as soon as we can. We look forward to meeting together again soon. If you have any questions please contact one of the current elders or Pastor Tom.

 ICRC Pastor Job Description:  The Consistory will be writing a job description for the pastoral vacancy based on congregational input from the recent survey, attention to Mission, Vision and Values, as well as the God Dreams report. This important document will be added to the work of the Search Team as they develop a Church Profile to send to potential candidates.

Search Team Updates:  We're happy to share the Pastoral Search Team has met three times via Zoom. Currently, we are developing the Church Profile Form; content & format and analyzing the Congregational Survey (Pastor) results. We look forward to sharing this information with the congregation soon. Stay tuned!

Prayers:  Please be praying for Wayne K as he recovers from back surgery.

Attention Kids:  A video called, “Glow in the Dark”, will be shown just for you during our live streaming of church today! Stay tuned after the video to find out how you can get lots of fun activities to do at home that go along with this video lesson!

Thank You for Your Continued Tithes and Offerings:  The ongoing ministry of the church relies on the generous giving of its members. Even though we won’t be gathering at the church building you may submit your tithes and offerings online via our website at, www.icrclansing.org, and then click on “Giving” at the top of the page, or you may mail them directly to our office at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the church office at (517) 321-2495.

 Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers, especially in these continuing uncertain times. They and your staff and Consistory continue to work toward safe ways of possible worship in the near future, keeping up with the most recent developments and continually making sure we stay connected and on pace to accomplish our seven-year vision.

Staff: Pastor Tom G, Joey S, Darla L, Stacia W

Consistory: Dave S, Marcia J, Rick H, Tod V, Brian W, Julie L, Carrie Band Jennifer B, and our ministry teams

             Friends with Health Concerns

Gary A, Mark and June B, John B, Joe C,

                              Howard J. C, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

       Roland H and other Parkinson’s sufferers,

Jim P, Marian P, James S, Sandi S, and Joy V for continued healing.

Please keep praying for the world’s medical people and first responders in the midst of treating others, their families who miss them terribly, those in research who are working tirelessly to find a vaccine or any help to curtail this virus, people who are being arrested and jailed for wanting to work, our divided governmental leaders for wisdom as they make decisions and our constitutional republic to stand strong.

 Immanuel Response to Social Distancing Requirements:

 In light of recent government regulations and CDC recommendations to cancel gatherings of 50 or more and discouraging groups of 10 or more, Immanuel is committed to honoring the intent of these measures by canceling all church gatherings and closing the church building until at least June 12, 2020. This moratorium may be extended, based on government regulations.

 However, our mission remains our focus and our ministry will still happen in new and creative ways. Here are ways for us to stay connected while physically apart:

 Sunday Worship: Services will be recorded and streamed on our public Facebook page. You can get to our page by clicking on the link provided: https://www.facebook.com/ICRCLansing/

The service will start streaming at 10am Sunday mornings. Casual attire is encouraged and singing along is applauded. A sermon outline is included as an attachment if you still want to take notes as you follow along.

The live video remains on our page after the service, so no worries if you need to sign on later. You can watch it at any time. To help spread the word about our worship at Immanuel, “like” or “share” the link and FB viewers will be able to see the service.

An audio recording of the sermon is also available on the website. This is accessible beginning on Monday mornings.

May 31, 2020

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music      

Songs                                               Holy, Holy, Holy  

Greeting                                                                                                                 

Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance and Law of God

“Hi Kids”

The Word of God

Song                                      Breathe On Me, Breath of God                         -Hatch

                                                           Fill Me Now                          -Hansen/Peppin

Scripture:                                           Luke 24:30-35

Message                       “Alone Together: Discerning the Spirit”  

                                                        Pastor Tom Grabill       

Prayer for Blessing                           

The Response to the Word

(Since we are separated, offerings can be sent through our website or USPS)

“You can’t take it with you, but you can send it on ahead!” R. Alcorn

*Song                                         Hello, My Name Is                                       -West      

Benediction 

Postlude                      

* Hymns projected by permission of CCLI #95502

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

 May Calling Team:  Please call David S or Carrie B with any special concerns or requests.

May Mission of the Month: Michigan Missions, located in Alger, Mi, supported by our very own Cecile and Liz S.  Today is the last day to contribute to this very worthy cause.

Consistory Updates:  Annual Congregational Meeting - In light of our current circumstances related to Covid-19 we will not be holding a typical Congregational Meeting this Sunday, May 31. We will be selecting new Elders and Deacons at the end of the worship service and providing you timely updates as decisions are being made. We will give you an opportunity to respond to the 2020/2021 budget at a later date. In the meantime, please look it over and contact Brian Williams, Jennifer Blanck, Carrie Blanch or Julie Lewis with any questions or concerns. 

Re-opening ICRC:  The Elders will be meeting Tuesday evening to discuss feedback from the recent congregational survey and forming policies and procedures for re-opening safely immediately following. You will receive regular and timely updates here. 

ICRC Pastor Job Description:  The Consistory will be writing a job description for the pastoral vacancy based on congregational input from the recent survey, attention to Mission, Vision and Values, as well as the God Dreams report. This important document will be added to the work of the Search Team as they develop a Church Profile to send to potential candidates.

Search Team Updates:  Chair: Michelle C, Mike J, Emily W, Joey S, Jennifer B, Wayne K, Karla T and Liaison: Tom Grabill.  Please be in prayer for this team as they develop a church profile and prepare to interview candidates.

Attention Kids: Next Sunday, June 7, a new and exciting Children’s Ministry will begin! A video called, “Glow in the Dark”, will be shown just for you during our live streaming of church. After the video Pastor Tom will tell you how you can get lots of fun activities that go along with this video lesson. Be sure to watch church with your parents on June 7 to find out more. You won’t want to miss this new adventure! 

It is a Difficult Season We are All Going Through:  Because of this, we find it even more important to remember the teachers of Cumberland Elementary school. To show our appreciation, we have given the teachers and staff a small gift to let them know that we support them and the hard work they have done this school year. Please keep them in your prayers.

Transition Sunday:  Next Sunday, June 7, we would like to recognize all of our children and young adults that will be either graduating or transitioning into another phase of their lives. This includes:  College graduates, high school Graduates, transition from middle school to high school, elementary school to middle school, and Children and Worship graduates.  We are currently compiling a list of  youth that we would like to recognize, but just to be sure that we don’t miss anybody, please email Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com if you have a student that fits into any of these categories.’

Thank You for Your Continued Tithes and Offerings:  The ongoing ministry of the church relies on the generous giving of its members. Even though we won’t be gathering at the church building you may submit your tithes and offerings online via our website at, www.icrclansing.org, and then click on “Giving” at the top of the page, or you may mail them directly to our office at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the church office at (517) 321-2495.

If You Need to Speak with Pastor Tom:  He can be contacted by email at tom.grabill@gmail.com.

Siloam Christian Church Please pray for our partner church as they too adjust to remote ministry and that their ministry to the local Nepali community will continue growing!

 Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers, especially in these continuing uncertain times. They and your staff and Consistory continue to work toward safe ways of possible worship in the near future, keeping up with the most recent developments and continually making sure we stay connected and on pace to accomplish our seven-year vision.

Staff: Pastor Tom G, Joey S, Darla L, Stacia W

Consistory: Dave S, Marcia J, Rick H, Tod V, Brian W, Julie L, Carrie Band Jennifer B, and our ministry teams

             Friends with Health Concerns

Gary A, Mark and June B, John B, Joe C,

                              Howard J. C, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

       Roland H and other Parkinson’s sufferers,

Jim P, Marian P, James S, Sandi S, and Joy V for continued healing.

Please keep praying for the world’s medical people and first responders in the midst of treating others, their families who miss them terribly, those in research who are working tirelessly to find a vaccine or any help to curtail this virus, people who are being arrested and jailed for wanting to work, our divided governmental leaders for wisdom as they make decisions and our constitutional republic to stand strong.

 Immanuel Response to Social Distancing Requirements:

 In light of recent government regulations and CDC recommendations to cancel gatherings of 50 or more and discouraging groups of 10 or more, Immanuel is committed to honoring the intent of these measures by canceling all church gatherings and closing the church building until at least June 12, 2020. This moratorium may be extended, based on government regulations.

 However, our mission remains our focus and our ministry will still happen in new and creative ways. Here are ways for us to stay connected while physically apart:

 Sunday Worship: Services will be recorded and streamed on our public Facebook page. You can get to our page by clicking on the link provided: https://www.facebook.com/ICRCLansing/

The service will start streaming at 10am Sunday mornings. Casual attire is encouraged and singing along is applauded. A sermon outline is included as an attachment if you still want to take notes as you follow along.

The live video remains on our page after the service, so no worries if you need to sign on later. You can watch it at any time. To help spread the word about our worship at Immanuel, “like” or “share” the link and FB viewers will be able to see the service.

An audio recording of the sermon is also available on the website. This is accessible beginning on Monday mornings.

May 24, 2020

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music      

Songs                                                  This I Believe                             -Fielding/Crocker

Build My Life -Younker/Martin, Kaple, Redman, /Barett

Greeting                                                                                                                

Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance and Law of God

“Hi Kids”

The Word of God

Song                                                 Jesus Loves Me                            -Warner/Bradbury

                                                  Just a Closer Walk with Thee

Scripture:                                            Luke 24:13-35

Message               “Alone Together: The Nature of the Spiritual Journey”  

                                                        Pastor Tom Grabill       

Commissioning of the Pastoral Search Team

Prayer for Blessing                           

 The Response to the Word

 (Since we are separated, offerings can be sent through our website or USPS)

“You can’t take it with you, but you can send it on ahead!” R. Alcorn

Moment for Ministry

*Song                                                All My Hope                                    -Crowder/Cash

Benediction 

Postlude                      

 * Hymns projected by permission of CCLI #95502

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 May Calling Team:  Please call David S or Carrie B with any special concerns or requests.

May Mission of the Month: Michigan Missions, located in Alger, Mi, supported by our very own Cecile and Liz S. 

Join Us from Home via Facebook Live at 10:00am.: https://www.facebook.com/ICRCLansing/

Commissioning of the Pastoral Search Team:  After the message today, we will be commissioning the members of our Pastoral Search Team:

Chair: Michelle C, Mike J, Emily W, Joey S, Jennifer B, Wayne K, Bruce T, and Liaison: Tom Grabill.

Please be praying for this team as they begin their search.  Pray for unity, spiritual strength, wisdom, and endurance.

Proposed Budget for the 2020/2021 Fiscal Year:  Please take a moment to look over the proposed budget and become familiar with it, we will be voting on it at our Congregational Meeting Sunday, May 31.

Gathering Timely and Important Information:  On Thursday, May 21, 2 surveys were sent out to the congregation either by email or regular mail asking for your valuable feedback regarding:

1) Reopening Safely

2) What are We Looking for in a New Pastor.

The first survey will guide leadership in the planning of when and how we will begin to transition back to meeting together in this season of Covid-19.

The second survey helps the consistory develop a job description for the next Pastor, and the Search Team understand important characteristics and strengths to watch for as they interview potential candidates.

You have two formats by which you can take the survey.  You can either fill it out online by simply clicking on the links above and follow the instructions, or you can print the attachments, fill out with pencil or pen, and mail them back to the church office.

Anyone in your household who wishes to complete the surveys may do so. If all members share the same sentiments only one survey for all needs to be filled out or each individual can complete their own. So that we can do our work in a timely fashion we ask that you complete the surveys and return them by next Thursday, May 28.

Attention Kids: Sunday, June 7 a new exciting Children’s Ministry will begin. A video “Glow in the Dark” will be shown just for you during our live streaming of church. After the video Pastor Tom will tell you how you can get lots of fun activities that go along with this video lesson. Be sure to watch church with your parents on June 7 to find out more. You won’t want to miss this new adventure! 

It is a Difficult Season We are All Going Through:  Because of this, we find it even more important to remember the teachers of Cumberland Elementary school. To show our appreciation, we have given the teachers and staff a small gift to let them know that we support them and the hard work they have done this school year. Please keep them in your prayers.

Transition Sunday:  On Sunday, June 7, we would like to recognize all of our children and young adults that will be either graduating, or transitioning into another phase of their lives. This includes:  College graduates, high school Graduates, transition from middle school to high school, elementary school to middle school, and Children and Worship graduates.  We are currently compiling a list of  youth that we would like to recognize, but just to be sure that we don’t miss anybody, please email Joey South if you have a student that fits into any of these categories.

The Following Names Have Been Approved by Consistory:  after prayerful consideration of the nominations submitted for the offices of Elder and Deacon: 

 For Elder - Mike Johnson, Sue F and Joe C

For Deacon - Fred H, Eric C and Sandy C

 On Sunday, May 31, we will draw names to see which two elders and which two deacons will replace those whose term is ending. Please be in prayer over this process and for these candidates as they are considered for office.

Thank You for Your Continued Tithes and Offerings:  The ongoing ministry of the church relies on the generous giving of its members. Even though we won’t be gathering at the church building you may submit your tithes and offerings online via our website at, www.icrclansing.org, and then click on “Giving” at the top of the page, or you may mail them directly to our office at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the church office at (517) 321-2495.

If You Need to Speak with Pastor Tom:  He can be contacted either by phone call or text at (616) 610-7454.  You may also reach him via email at tom.grabill@gmail.com.

Siloam Christian Church Please pray for our partner church as they too adjust to remote ministry and that their ministry to the local Nepali community will continue growing!

 Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers, especially in these continuing uncertain times. They and your staff and Consistory continue to work toward safe ways of possible worship in the near future, keeping up with the most recent developments and continually making sure we stay connected and on pace to accomplish our seven-year vision.

Staff: Pastor Tom G, Joey S, Darla L, Stacia W

Consistory: Dave S, Marcia J, Rick H, Tod V, Brian W, Julie L, Carrie Band Jennifer B, and our ministry teams

             Friends with Health Concerns

Gary A, Mark and June B, John B, Joe C,

                              Howard J. C, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

       Roland H and other Parkinson’s sufferers,

Jim P, Marian P, James S, Sandi S, and Joy V for continued healing.

Please keep praying for the world’s medical people and first responders in the midst of treating others, those in research who are working tirelessly to find a vaccine and the governmental leaders for wisdom as they make decisions.

May 17, 2020

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music                              

Songs                                         How Firm a Foundation                       -a True Believer

Greeting

Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance and Law of God

“Hi Kids”

The Word of God

 Song                                                All My Hope                                      -Crowder/Cash

 Scripture:                                         Luke 24:13-33 

Message                         “Alone Together: The Power of Presence”  

                                                     Pastor Tom Grabill       

Prayer for Blessing                            

The Response to the Word

(Since we are separated, offerings can be sent through our website or USPS)

“You can’t take it with you, but you can send it on ahead!” R. Alcorn

*Song                                          My Hope is in You                                               -Shust

Benediction                                    

Postlude                     

 * Hymns projected by permission of CCLI #95502

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

May Calling Team:  Please call David S or Carrie B with any special concerns or requests.

May Mission of the Month: Michigan Missions (We Walk by Faith Not by Site), is a site that has slowly evolved for adults and youth in outreach mission work and a place to fellowship.  It is located in Alger, Mi, right in the heart of a community in need.  This mission is supported by our very own Cecile and Liz S.  For more detailed information, please see the Mission of the Month Page in our May 2020 newsletter.

Join Us from Home via Facebook Live at 10:00 am.: https://www.facebook.com/ICRCLansing/

Transition Sunday:  On Sunday, June 7, we would like to recognize all of our children and young adults that will be either graduating, or transitioning into another phase of their lives. This includes:  College graduates, high school Graduates, transition from middle school to high school, elementary school to middle school, and Children and Worship graduates.  We are currently compiling a list of  youth that we would like to recognize, but just to be sure that we don’t miss anybody, please email Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com if you have a student that fits into any of these categories.

The Following Names Have Been Approved by Consistory:  after prayerful consideration of the nominations submitted for the offices of Elder and Deacon: 

For Elder - Mike Johnson, Sue Feenstra and Joe Chahine

For Deacon - Fred Hannula, Eric Carlson and Sandy Carey

On Sunday, May 31, we will draw names to see which two elders and which two deacons will replace those whose term is ending. Please be in prayer over this process and for these candidates as they are considered for office. 

Thank You for Your Continued Tithes and Offerings:  The ongoing ministry of the church relies on the generous giving of its members. Even though we won’t be gathering at the church building you may submit your tithes and offerings online via our website at, www.icrclansing.org, and then click on “Giving” at the top of the page, or you may mail them directly to our office at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the church office at (517) 321-2495.

If You Need to Speak with Pastor Tom:  He can be contacted either by phone call or text at (616) 610-7454.  You may also reach him via email at tom.grabill@gmail.com.

Siloam Christian Church Please pray for our partner church as they too adjust to remote ministry and that their ministry to the local Nepali community will continue growing!

The Following Names Have Been Approved by Consistory:  after prayerful consideration of the nominations submitted for the offices of Elder and Deacon: 

 For Elder - Mike Johnson, Sue F and Joe C

For Deacon - Fred H, Eric C and Sandy C

 On Sunday, May 31, we will draw names to see which two elders and which two deacons will replace those whose term is ending. Please be in prayer over this process and for these candidates as they are considered for office. 

 Thank You for Your Continued Tithes and Offerings:  The ongoing ministry of the church relies on the generous giving of its members. Even though we won’t be gathering at the church building you may submit your tithes and offerings online via our website at, www.icrclansing.org, and then click on “Giving” at the top of the page, or you may mail them directly to our office at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the church office at (517) 321-2495.

If You Need to Speak with Pastor Tom:  He can be contacted by email at tom.grabill@gmail.com.

Siloam Christian Church Please pray for our partner church as they too adjust to remote ministry and that their ministry to the local Nepali community will continue growing!

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers, especially in these continuing uncertain times. The staff and Consistory continue to keep up with the most recent developments and are making decisions continually to make sure we stay connected and on pace to accomplish our seven-year vision.

Staff: Pastor Tom G, Joey S, Darla L, Stacia W

Consistory: Dave S, Marcia J, Rick H, Tod V, Brian W, Julie L, Carrie Band Jennifer B, and our ministry teams

             Friends with Health Concerns

Gary A, Mark and June B, John B, Joe C,

                              Howard J. C, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

       Roland H and other Parkinson’s sufferers,

Jim P, Marian P, James S, Sandi S, and Joy V for continued healing.

Please keep praying for the world’s medical people and first responders in the midst of treating others, those in research who are working tirelessly to find a vaccine and the governmental leaders for wisdom as they make decisions.