June 01, 2025

IMMANUEL

COMMUNITY REFORMED CHURCH

Today’s Worship:

Graves Into Gardens

What A Friend We Have In Jesus

Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me

Scripture

Matthew 7:1-6

Message

“Judging by the Plank in Your Own Eye”

Holy Forever

ANNOUNCEMENTS

EXCITING NEWS! IMMANUEL HAS A NEW BULLETIN!

We’ve updated our bulletin and are going digital with connection requests. Paper Connect Cards will no longer be available in the pews. Instead, simply scan the QR code on the front of the bulletin to fill out a connection form.

Alpha Night on Thursday, June 5, at 6:00 PM. Please register on our website.

On Sunday, June 8, we will be having a Listening Session following the worship service to hear your feedback on the latest vision report from the Corps of Dreaming. We will also be hosting a Listening Session through Zoom on Monday, June 16, at 6:30PM for those unable to attend the June 8th session. You can sign up for the Zoom session on our website.

Join us for a Congregational Meeting today, immediately following the Worship Service in the sanctuary today. This meeting is an opportunity to receive ministry updates, review the FY2025-26 budget recently approved by the consistory, as well as elect new consistory members.

ELDER AND DEACON NOMINATIONS

Those nominated for the roles are:

Elder Nominees:

Kandy Hannula

Kelly Johnson

Deacon Nominees:

Fred Blanck

David Boruta

Joe Chahine

Joe Ernst

Please be in prayer for them as well as the church.

LOCAL NEEDS

The June Mission of the Month is Compassion International.

Compassion International helps children living in poverty and empower

them to create brighter futures for themselves, their families, their

communities and the world. When you sponsor a child, you help break

the cycle of poverty by providing access to education, health care and

basic necessities.

Mobile Food Bank:

Our next mobile food bank will be on Tuesday, July 1, from 4-6PM.

If you'd like to volunteer, please sign up on our website.

GIVING

The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary.

You may also give online at www.icrclansing.org.

Friends with Health Concerns:

John B, June B, Mark B, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Nancy F, Sandy F, John F, Carol

G, Kathy G, Roland H, Diane K, Barb K, Dave N, Marcia N, Yvonne N, Wayne S

Prayer Requests:

If you have a prayer request, you’re welcome to place it in the Prayer Box

located near the mailboxes just outside the sanctuary. You can also contact the

church office or reach out directly to Marcia J., our Prayer Team Leader, at (517)

930–4957.

Calling Team Assignments:

If you’re in need of prayer or have a question or concern, please contact the Elder or Deacon

assigned to you based on your last name.

A-D:

Janet VanWieren(E) - (517) 896-9769

Fred Hannula (D) - (517) 256-5566

E-H:

Bruce Ter Haar (E) - (517) 898-7306

Sally Kapenga (D) - (517) 775-1794

J-P:

Dave South (E) - (517) 483-3968

Kerri Miller (D) - (517) 927-9209

R-W:

Matt Oudsema (E) - (517) 485-3842

Nate Erber (D) - (734) 308-7919

Life Groups:

Life Groups meet to grow in faith, pray, serve, and support each other. If you'd

like to join a Life Group, please email Bruce at bterhaar@comcast.net.

Wednesday Night Discipleship:

Jr. High Youth (6th – 8th Grade): 6:15-7:30 pm

Sr. High Youth (9th – 12th Grade): 7:00-9:00 pm

May 25, 2025

Immanuel Community Reformed Church

Going into our community, imitating Christ, by feeding body and soul.

Today’s Worship:

He’s Got The Whole World / How Great is Our God

Firm Foundation

Seek Ye First

Scripture

Matthew 6:25-34

Message

Lord I Need You

ANNOUNCEMENTS

This Memorial Day, (Monday, May 26) we honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to our country. We lift up their families in prayer and thank God for their courage and sacrifice.

Alpha Night on Thursday, May 29, at 6:00 PM! Please register on our website.

Join us for a Congregational Meeting on Sunday, June 1, immediately following the Worship Service in the sanctuary. This meeting will be an opportunity to receive ministry updates, review the FY2025-26 budget recently approved by the consistory, as well as elect new consistory members. The 2025–2026 ICRC Budget is in your church mailbox. Take a look before we talk about it at the Congregational Meeting. 

Elder and Deacon Nominations
Those nominated for the roles are:

Elder Nominees:

• Kandy Hannula

• Kelly Johnson

Deacon Nominees:

• Fred Blanck

• David Boruta

• Joe Chahine

• Joe Ernst

Please be in prayer for them as well as the church.

Children’s Worship:

Our Children’s Worship will resume, Sunday, June 1, during the service.

LOCAL NEEDS

The May Mission of the Month is The Gideons International.

The Gideons International is an Association of Christian business and professional men and their wives dedicated to telling people about Jesus through associating together for service, sharing personal testimony, and by providing Bibles and New Testaments. We are often recognized for our work with hotels.

Mobile Food Bank:

Our next mobile food bank will be on Saturday, June 7, from 9–11 AM. If you'd like to volunteer, please sign up on our website.

GIVING

The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also give online at www.icrclansing.org.

   Friends with Health Concerns:

John B, June B, Mark B, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Nancy F, Sandy F, John F, Carol G, Kathy G, Roland H, Diane K, Barb K, Dave N, Marcia N, Yvonne N, Wayne S  

Life Groups:

Life Groups meet to grow in faith, pray, serve, and support each other. If you'd like to join a Life Group, please email Bruce at bterhaar@comcast.net.

Prayer Requests:
If you have a prayer request, you’re welcome to place it in the Prayer Box located near the mailboxes just outside the sanctuary. You can also contact the church office or reach out directly to Marcia J., our Prayer Team Leader, at (517) 930–4957.

Wednesday Night Discipleship:

Jr. High Youth (6th – 8th Grade):  6:15-7:30 pm

Sr. High Youth (9th – 12th Grade): 7:00-9:00 pm

May 18, 2025

Immanuel Community Reformed Church

Going into our community, imitating Christ, by feeding body and soul.

Today’s Worship:

I Love You Lord

Build My Life

Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing

Scripture

Matthew 6:19-24

Message

10,000 Reasons

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Alpha Night on Thursday, May 22, at 6:00 PM! Please register on our website.

Mark Your Calendar!
Join us for a Congregational Meeting on Sunday, June 1, immediately following the Worship Service in the sanctuary. This meeting will be an opportunity to receive ministry updates, review the FY2025-26 budget recently approved by the consistory, as well as elect new consistory members.

Elder and Deacon Nominations
Those nominated for the roles are:

Elder Nominees:

• Kandy Hannula

• Kelly Johnson

Deacon Nominees:

• Fred Blanck

• David Boruta

• Joe Chahine

• Joe Ernst

Please be in prayer for them as well as the church.

LOCAL NEEDS

The May Mission of the Month is The Gideons International.

The Gideons International is an Association of Christian business and professional men and their wives dedicated to telling people about Jesus through associating together for service, sharing personal testimony, and by providing Bibles and New Testaments. We are often recognized for our work with hotels.

Mobile Food Bank:

Our next mobile food bank will be on Saturday, June 7, from 9–11 AM. If you'd like to volunteer, please sign up on our website.

GIVING

The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also give online at www.icrclansing.org.

    Friends with Health Concerns:

John B, June B, Mark B, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Nancy F, Sandy F, John F, Carol G, Kathy G, Roland H, Diane K, Barb K, Dave N, Marcia N, Yvonne N, Wayne S

Prayer Requests:
If you have a prayer request, you’re welcome to place it in the Prayer Box located near the mailboxes just outside the sanctuary. You can also contact the church office or reach out directly to Marcia J., our Prayer Team Leader, at (517) 930–4957.

Life Groups:

Life Groups meet to grow in faith, pray, serve, and support each other. If you'd like to join a Life Group, please email Bruce at bterhaar@comcast.net.

Wednesday Night Discipleship:

Jr. High Youth (6th – 8th Grade):  6:15-7:30 pm

Sr. High Youth (9th – 12th Grade): 7:00-9:00 pm

May 11, 2025

Immanuel Community Reformed Church

Going into our community, imitating Christ, by feeding body and soul.

Today’s Worship:

Simple Kingdom

Blessed Assurance

Christ Is Mine

Scripture

Matthew 6:16-18

Message

Christ Be Magnified

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Wishing a Blessed Mother’s Day to all the wonderful mothers of Immanuel!

Your love and faith are a gift to us all. 

Alpha Night on Thursday, May 15, at 6:00 PM! Please register on our website.

Mark Your Calendar!
Join us for a Congregational Meeting on Sunday, June 1, immediately following the Worship Service in the sanctuary.

Children’s Discipleship:

The Children’s Discipleship classes will be held today after Worship. This is the final Sunday.

Intergenerational Discipleship:

We continue the Intergenerational Cohort of the Practicing the Way course. We will meet in the youth room downstairs following the service at 11:15 AM.

LOCAL NEEDS

The May Mission of the Month is The Gideons International.

The Gideons International is an Association of Christian business and professional men and their wives dedicated to telling people about Jesus through associating together for service, sharing personal testimony, and by providing Bibles and New Testaments. We are often recognized for our work with hotels. 

Thank you for continuing to support the Missions of the Month with your offerings! For the first six months (9/24-2/25) of the Fiscal Year, as a congregation we have supported: Lansing City Rescue Mission (twice), Words of Hope, Angel Tree, Ele's Place, and Lansing Christian Service, for a total of $7,679.87. Thank you for supporting these worthy causes in the name of Christ.

Mobile Food Bank:

Our next mobile food bank will be on Saturday, June 7, from 9–11 AM. If you'd like to volunteer, please sign up on our website.

Personal Needs Closet:

We provide personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. Please place your donations in the baskets located under the mailboxes outside the sanctuary.

GIVING

The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also give online at www.icrclansing.org.

      Friends with Health Concerns:

John B, June B, Mark B, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Nancy F, Sandy F, John F, Carol G, Kathy G, Roland H, Diane K, Barb K, Dave N, Marcia N, Yvonne N, Wayne S

Prayer Requests:
If you have a prayer request, you’re welcome to place it in the Prayer Box located near the mailboxes just outside the sanctuary. You can also contact the church office or reach out directly to Marcia J., our Prayer Team Leader, at (517) 930–4957.

Life Groups:

Life Groups meet to grow in faith, pray, serve, and support each other. If you'd like to join a Life Group, please email Bruce at bterhaar@comcast.net.

Wednesday Night Discipleship:

Jr. High Youth (6th – 8th Grade):  6:15-7:30 pm

Sr. High Youth (9th – 12th Grade): 7:00-9:00 pm

May 04, 2025

Immanuel Community Reformed Church

Going into our community, imitating Christ, by feeding body and soul.

Today’s Worship:

Above All

Be Thou My Vision

Goodness of God

Scripture

Matthew 6:5-15

Message

The Same Love

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Today, we welcome Preacher Todd Jones as he leads us in Worship!

Alpha Nights will begin Thursday, May 8, at 6:00 PM! Please register on our website.

Mark Your Calendar!
Join us for a Congregational Meeting on Sunday, June 1, immediately following the Worship Service in the sanctuary.

Children’s Discipleship:

The Children’s Discipleship classes will be held today after Worship. The final Sunday will be Sunday, May 11.

Intergenerational Discipleship:

We continue the Intergenerational Cohort of the Practicing the Way course. We will meet in the youth room downstairs following the service at 11:15 am.

        LOCAL NEEDS

The May Mission of the Month is The Gideons International.

The Gideons International is an Association of Christian business and professional men and their wives dedicated to telling people about Jesus through associating together for service, sharing personal testimony, and by providing Bibles and New Testaments. We are often recognized for our work with hotels.

Mobile Food Bank:

Our next mobile food bank will be on Saturday, June 7, from 9–11 AM. If you'd like to volunteer, please sign up on our website.

Personal Needs Closet:

We provide personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. Please place your donations in the baskets located under the mailboxes outside the sanctuary.

GIVING

The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also give online at www.icrclansing.org.

  Friends with Health Concerns:

John B, June B, Mark B, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Nancy F, Sandy F, John F, Carol G, Kathy G, Roland H, Diane K, Barb K, Dave N, Marcia N, Yvonne N, Wayne

Prayer Requests:
If you have a prayer request, you’re welcome to place it in the Prayer Box located near the mailboxes just outside the sanctuary. You can also contact the church office or reach out directly to Marcia J., our Prayer Team Leader, at (517) 930–4957.

Life Groups:

Life Groups meet to grow in faith, pray, serve, and support each other. If you'd like to join a Life Group, please email Bruce at bterhaar@comcast.net

Wednesday Night Discipleship:

Jr. High Youth (6th – 8th Grade):  6:15-7:30 pm

Sr. High Youth (9th – 12th Grade): 7:00-9:00 pm

April 27, 2025

For the seasons of Lent and Easter we will be journeying through Jesus' teaching in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7). In this series we will be highlighting the Sermon as the narrow path and firm foundation for true flourishing and wholeness. Through our series in the Beatitudes last Fall, we saw that Jesus invites us to live counter-culturally—pursuing, among other things, humility, mercy, and righteousness. As we turn our attention to the rest of Jesus’ teachings, we will discover that He reveals the path of integrity, peace, and purity.

This series will emphasize two ways in which Jesus summarizes His teachings in the Sermon: the narrow path and the firm foundation. In a world that offers us fulfillment in fleeting things and momentary flourishing, Jesus' teachings provide the path and solid rock on which lasting joy and purpose are found. This series will take us through both the seasons of Lent and Easter because it is the Sermon on the Mount which shows us both our need for the cross of Christ and the resurrected life the Spirit of God enables us to live in Christ.

Today’s Worship

Jesus Paid It All

It was Finished Upon that Cross

Jesus is Alive

Scripture

Matthew 6:1-4

Message

Hidden Generosity

Glorious Day

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Alpha Nights start Thursday, May 8, at 6:00 pm! Please register via our website.

Children’s Discipleship:

The Children’s Discipleship classes will resume today, April 27. The final Sunday will be Sunday, May 11.

Intergenerational Discipleship:

We continue the intergenerational cohort of the Practicing the Way course. We will meet in the youth room downstairs following the service at 11:15 am.

LOCAL NEEDS

The April Mission of the Month is the American Red Cross.

Mobile Food Bank:

We will have another mobile food bank here on Saturday, May 3, from 9-11 am. If you would like to help out, please sign up via our website.

Personal Needs Closet:

Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary.

               Friends with Health Concerns:

Mark B, June B, John B, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G, Kathy G, Roland H, Diane K, Barb K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, Wayne S.

Life Groups:

Life Groups get together to grow in their faith, pray, serve, and support one another. If you are interested in joining a Life Group, please email Bruce at bterhaar@comcast.net.

Wednesday Night Discipleship:

Jr. High Youth (6th - 8th grade) - 6:15- 7:30 pm

Sr. High Youth (9th - 12th grade)- 7:00-9:00 pm

Prayer Requests:

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box” located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, call the church office, or reach out to Marcia J., the leader of our prayer team directly.

If you would like to become a part of the Prayer Chain, please contact the Church Office

April 20, 2025

“Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay." Matthew 28:5-6

"Easter Day is not simply the happy ending after the sad and dark story of Holy Week. Easter is the start of something. It isn’t the ending… The four Gospels tell the story of Easter Day as the beginning of something. Because it comes at the end of their books, we think that it’s rounding off the story. That’s it. End of conversation. Jesus has been raised from death. He’s gone to heaven. That’s it. No. The way they tell the story, it has a sort of dot, dot, dot to it—that something new has happened. And where’s it going? - NT Wright

Today’s Worship 

Holy Forever 

In Christ Alone

 Special Music performed by the children of Immanuel 

Plead the Blood 

Scripture

Matthew 28:1-10

Message

An Invitation to Something New

Graves into Gardens

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Children’s Discipleship:

There will be no Discipleship following Worship today, Easter Sunday. We will extend our Children’s Discipleship after the service to coincide with the completion of the intergenerational Practicing the Way Cohort. The final Sunday for both will be Sunday, May 11. The Children’s Discipleship classes will resume on Sunday, April 27.

Intergenerational Discipleship:

We will resume the intergenerational cohort of the Practicing the Way course on April 27. We will meet in the youth room downstairs, following the service at 11:15 am.

Easter Activities:

You and your family are invited to our Easter Egg Hunt today after Worship at 11:15am!

LOCAL NEEDS

The April Mission of the Month is the American Red Cross.

Mobile Food Bank:

We will have another mobile food bank here on Saturday, May 3, from 9 – 11 am. If you would like to help out, please sign up via our website.

Personal Needs Closet:

Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary.

   Friends with Health Concerns:

Mark B, June B, John B, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G, Kathy G, Roland H, Diane K, Barb K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, Wayne S.

Life Groups:

Life Groups get together to grow in their faith, pray, serve, and support one another. If you are interested in joining a Life Group, please email Bruce at bterhaar@comcast.net.

Wednesday Night Discipleship:

Jr. High Youth - 6:15- 7:30 pm

6th- 8th Grade

Sr. High Youth- 7:00-9:00 pm

9th-12th Grade

Prayer Requests:

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box” located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, call the church office, or reach out to Marcia J., the leader of our prayer team directly.

 If you would like to become a part of the Prayer Chain, please contact the church office.

Sunday, April 13, 2025

For the seasons of Lent and Easter we will be journeying through Jesus' teaching in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7). In this series we will be highlighting the Sermon as the narrow path and firm foundation for true flourishing and wholeness. Through our series in the Beatitudes last Fall, we saw that Jesus invites us to live counter-culturally—pursuing, among other things, humility, mercy, and righteousness. As we turn our attention to the rest of Jesus’ teachings, we will discover that He reveals the path of integrity, peace, and purity.

This series will emphasize two ways in which Jesus summarizes His teachings in the Sermon: the narrow path and the firm foundation. In a world that offers us fulfillment in fleeting things and momentary flourishing, Jesus' teachings provide the path and solid rock on which lasting joy and purpose are found. This series will take us through both the seasons of Lent and Easter because it is the Sermon on the Mount which shows us both our need for the cross of Christ and the resurrected life the Spirit of God enables us to live in Christ.

Today’s Worship

Hosanna

This Is My Father’s World

Jesus Way

Scripture

Matthew 5:38-48

“The Wisdom and Strength of the Cross”

Communion

Plead the Blood

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Holy Week Services:

Maundy Thursday Communion Service, Thursday, April 17, at 7:00 p.m.

Good Friday Prayer Service, Friday, April 18, at 7:00 p.m. Both Services will not be streamed online.

Children's Ministry:

 During the Season of Lent, we are pausing Children and Worship during the service on Sundays and welcome your children to worship with us.  Nursery is available for children ages 0-3. We are also pausing our Wednesday night activities and offering our children's discipleship opportunities following the worship service on Sundays for children ages 3-5th grade.

Children’s Discipleship:

There will be no Discipleship following the service today or Easter Sunday. We will be extending our Children’s Discipleship after the service to coincide with the completion of the intergenerational Practicing the Way Cohort. The final Sunday for both will be Sunday, May 11. The Children’s Discipleship classes will resume on Sunday, April 27.

Intergenerational Discipleship:

We resume the intergenerational cohort of the Practicing the Way course on April 27. We will meet in the youth room downstairs, following the service at 11:15 am.

Easter Activities:

Everyone is invited to join us after the worship service for coffee and treats as we gather around the tables to fill the Easter Eggs.

You and your family are invited to our Easter Egg Hunt on Easter (4/20) at 11:15am.

LOCAL NEEDS

The April Mission of the Month is the American Red Cross.

Mobile Food Bank: We will have another mobile food bank here on Saturday, May 3, from 9 – 11 am. If you would like to help out, please sign up via our website.

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary.

        Friends with Health Concerns:                          

Mark B, June B, John B, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G, Kathy G, Roland H, Diane K, Barb K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, Wayne S.

Life Groups:

Life Groups get together to grow in their faith, pray, serve, and support one another. If you are interested in joining a Life Group, please email Bruce at bterhaar@comcast.net.

Wednesday Night:

Discipleship

Jr. High Youth - 6:15- 7:30 pm

6th- 8th Grade

Prayer Requests:

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

 You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box” located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, call the church office, or reach out to Marcia J., the leader of our prayer team directly.

 If you would like become a part of the Prayer Chain, please contact the church office.

Sunday, April 6th, 2025

For the seasons of Lent and Easter we will be journeying through Jesus' teaching in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7). In this series we will be highlighting the Sermon as the narrow path and firm foundation for true flourishing and wholeness. Through our series in the Beatitudes last Fall, we saw that Jesus invites us to live counter-culturally—pursuing, among other things, humility, mercy, and righteousness. As we turn our attention to the rest of Jesus’ teachings, we will discover that He reveals the path of integrity, peace, and purity.

This series will emphasize two ways in which Jesus summarizes His teachings in the Sermon: the narrow path and the firm foundation. In a world that offers us fulfillment in fleeting things and momentary flourishing, Jesus' teachings provide the path and solid rock on which lasting joy and purpose are found. This series will take us through both the seasons of Lent and Easter because it is the Sermon on the Mount which shows us both our need for the cross of Christ and the resurrected life the Spirit of God enables us to live in Christ.

Today’s Worship

All Creatures of Our God and King, Sing Alleluia

Agnus Dei

Blessed Assurance

Overcome

Scripture

Ephesians 1:15-23

Message by Rev. Matt Olson

Welcome to Rev. Matt Olson, as he leads us in worship this morning.

New Administrative Assistant: We are excited to announce that a new administrative assistant has been hired!  Emily Kramer will be starting tomorrow, April 6.  She brings to the position extensive experience and a great passion for the work.  Her office hours will be 9:00 am to 1:00 pm,    Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.  Make sure to stop by or call to welcome Emily to Immanuel.

The April Mission of the Month is the American Red Cross.

Children's Ministry:  During the Season of Lent, we are pausing Children and Worship during the service on Sundays and welcome your children to worship with us.  Nursery is available for children ages 0-3. We are also pausing our Wednesday night activities and offering our children's discipleship  opportunities following the worship service on Sundays for children ages 3-5th grade. 

Intergenerational Discipleship: We continue the intergenerational cohort of the Practicing the Way course. We will meet in the youth room downstairs following the service at 11:15 am.

The April – June 2025 Greeter Schedule Sign-up is Posted in the Family Life Center:  Consider your participation and sign up today. 

Easter Egg Candy Donations: If you would like to donate candy for our Easter Egg Hunt after the service on Easter Sunday, please drop off your donations in the bin outside of the sanctuary.  Please be sure the candy is individually wrapped and small enough to fit into a small plastic egg.  We will be filling the eggs after the service next Sunday, April 13.

On Sunday, April 13, we invite to join us after the worship service for coffee and treats before we gather around the tables to fill the Easter Eggs

Sunday, March 30, 2025

For the seasons of Lent and Easter we will be journeying through Jesus' teaching in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7). In this series we will be highlighting the Sermon as the narrow path and firm foundation for true flourishing and wholeness. Through our series in the Beatitudes last Fall, we saw that Jesus invites us to live counter-culturally—pursuing, among other things, humility, mercy, and righteousness. As we turn our attention to the rest of Jesus’ teachings, we will discover that He reveals the path of integrity, peace, and purity.

This series will emphasize two ways in which Jesus summarizes His teachings in the Sermon: the narrow path and the firm foundation. In a world that offers us fulfillment in fleeting things and momentary flourishing, Jesus' teachings provide the path and solid rock on which lasting joy and purpose are found. This series will take us through both the seasons of Lent and Easter because it is the Sermon on the Mount which shows us both our need for the cross of Christ and the resurrected life the Spirit of God enables us to live in Christ.

Today’s Worship

Blessed Be

Simple Kingdom

I Love You, Lord

Scripture

Matthew 5:33-37

Message

Measure Twice, Speak Once

Everlasting God

March Mission of the Month: CranHill & Camp Geneva. Both of these RCA Church camps are ministries through which God transforms lives through Youth Camps, Family Camping, Retreats and Adventure Experiences.

Children's Ministry:  During the Season of Lent, we are pausing Children and Worship during the service on Sundays and welcome your children to worship with us.  Nursery is available for children ages 0-3. We are also pausing our Wednesday night activities and offering our children's discipleship opportunities following the worship service on Sundays for children ages 3-5th grade. 

Intergenerational Discipleship: We continue the intergenerational cohort of the Practicing the Way course. We will meet in the youth room downstairs following the service at 11:15 am. Everyone from high schoolers to retirees are encouraged to attend. The course is 8 sessions long.

The April – June 2025 Greeter Schedule Sign-up is Posted in the Family Life Center:  This is a great opportunity to provide a friendly welcome to members and visitors.  Please take a look at the schedule and consider participation as a greeter.

Easter Egg Candy Donations: If you would like to donate candy for our Easter Egg Hunt after the service on Easter Sunday, please drop off your donations in the bin outside of the sanctuary.  Please be sure the candy is individually wrapped and small enough to fit into a small plastic egg.  We will be filling the eggs after the service on April 13.

On Sunday, April 13, we are asking for volunteers to make your favorite breakfast foods and treats to enjoy together as part of our filling the Easter Eggs after the worship service.   

Sunday, March 23, 2025

For the seasons of Lent and Easter we will be journeying through Jesus' teaching in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7). In this series we will be highlighting the Sermon as the narrow path and firm foundation for true flourishing and wholeness. Through our series in the Beatitudes last Fall, we saw that Jesus invites us to live counter-culturally—pursuing, among other things, humility, mercy, and righteousness. As we turn our attention to the rest of Jesus’ teachings, we will discover that He reveals the path of integrity, peace, and purity.

This series will emphasize two ways in which Jesus summarizes His teachings in the Sermon: the narrow path and the firm foundation. In a world that offers us fulfillment in fleeting things and momentary flourishing, Jesus' teachings provide the path and solid rock on which lasting joy and purpose are found. This series will take us through both the seasons of Lent and Easter because it is the Sermon on the Mount which shows us both our need for the cross of Christ and the resurrected life the Spirit of God enables us to live in Christ.

Today’s Worship

 You Are Good

Give Us Clean Hands

 Sanctuary

 Scripture : Matthew 5:27-32

“Broken by Sin, Healed by Christ ”

 Lifesong

ANNOUNCEMENTS

March Mission of the Month: CranHill & Camp Geneva. Both of these RCA Church camps are ministries through which God transforms lives through Youth Camps, Family Camping, Retreats and Adventure Experiences.

Children's Ministry: During the Season of Lent, we are pausing Children and Worship during the service on Sundays and welcome your children to worship with us.  Nursery is available for children ages 0-3. We are also pausing our Wednesday night activities and offering our children's discipleship opportunities following the worship service on Sundays for children ages 3-5th grade. 

Intergenerational Discipleship: We continue the intergenerational cohort of the Practicing the Way course. We will meet in the youth room downstairs following the service at 11:15 am. Our hope is that this will be an inter-generational group learning together what it means to live as followers of Jesus. Everyone from high schoolers to retirees are encouraged to attend. The course is 8 sessions long.

The April – June 2025 Greeter Schedule Sign-up is Posted in the Family Life Center:  This is a great opportunity to provide a friendly welcome to members and visitors.  Please take a look at the schedule and consider participation as a greeter.

Mobile Food Bank: We will have another mobile food bank here on Saturday, April 5, from 9-11 am. If you would like to help out, please sign up via our website.

Wednesday Night Discipleship

 Jr. High Youth - 6:15- 7:30 pm

6th- 8th Grades

 Sr. High Youth- 7:00-9:00 pm

9th-12th Grade

Calling Team Assignments:

In an effort to offer more personalized care to our church members, we have divided each member into smaller groups with one Elder and one Deacon as a resource and contact person. If you need prayer or have a question or concern, please call the Elder or Deacon that you are assigned to according to your last name.

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Bruce T

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Nate E

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

Thank you for praying for the ICRC staff and ministry team leaders.

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B, David C, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G, Kathy G, Roland H, Emily J, Barb K, Dianne K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, and Wayne S.

Prayer Requests: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box” located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary or reach out to Marcia J., the leader of our prayer team directly.

 If you would like become a part of the Prayer Chain, please contact the church office. 

Sunday, March 16, 2025

For the seasons of Lent and Easter we will be journeying through Jesus' teaching in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7). In this series we will be highlighting the Sermon as the narrow path and firm foundation for true flourishing and wholeness. Through our series in the Beatitudes last Fall, we saw that Jesus invites us to live counter-culturally—pursuing, among other things, humility, mercy, and righteousness. As we turn our attention to the rest of Jesus’ teachings, we will discover that He reveals the path of integrity, peace, and purity.

This series will emphasize two ways in which Jesus summarizes His teachings in the Sermon: the narrow path and the firm foundation. In a world that offers us fulfillment in fleeting things and momentary flourishing, Jesus' teachings provide the path and solid rock on which lasting joy and purpose are found. This series will take us through both the seasons of Lent and Easter because it is the Sermon on the Mount which shows us both our need for the cross of Christ and the resurrected life the Spirit of God enables us to live in Christ.

Today’s Worship

  It Was Finished Upon the Cross

Nothing but the Blood 

Speak O Lord 

Scripture

Matthew 5:21-26

“Morder by Anger” 

Jesus Paid It All

ANNOUNCEMENTS

March Mission of the Month: CranHill & Camp Geneva. Both of these RCA Church camps are ministries through which God transforms lives through Youth Camps, Family Camping, Retreats and Adventure Experiences.

 Children's Ministry: During the Season of Lent, we are pausing Children and Worship during the service on Sundays and welcome your children to worship with us.  Nursery is available for children ages 0-3. We are also pausing our Wednesday night activities and offering our children's discipleship opportunities following the worship service on Sundays for children ages 3-5th grade. 

Intergenerational Discipleship: We are beginning an intergenerational cohort of the Practicing the Way course. We will meet in the youth room downstairs following the service at 11:15 am. Our hope is that this will be an inter-generational group learning together what it means to live as followers of Jesus. Everyone from high schoolers to retirees are encouraged to attend. The course is 8 sessions long.

 “Practicing The Way” Class: This class meets  in the Morningside room at 6:30 pm. We are studying the spiritual practice of prayer. Please join us.

 The April – June 2025 Greeter Schedule Sign-up is Posted in the Family Life Center:  This is a great opportunity to provide a friendly welcome to members and visitors.  Please take a look at the schedule and consider participation as a greeter.

 Mobile Food Bank: We will have another mobile food bank here on Saturday, April 5, from 9-11 am. If you would like to help out, please sign up via our website.

  Wednesday Night

Discipleship

 Jr. High Youth - 6:15- 7:30 pm

6th- 8th Grade

 “Practicing the Way” Class for Adults - 6:30 pm

(Morningside Room)

 Sr. High Youth- 7:00-9:00 pm

9th-12th Grade

Calling Team Assignments:

In an effort to offer more personalized care to our church members, we have divided each member into smaller groups with one Elder and one Deacon as a resource and contact person. If you need prayer or have a question or concern, please call the Elder or Deacon that you are assigned to according to your last name.

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Bruce T

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Nate E

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

Thank you for praying for the ICRC staff and ministry team leaders.

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B, David C, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G, Kathy G, Roland H, Emily J, Barb K, Dianne K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, and Wayne S.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box”, located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, you can call and talk to Stacia, our church secretary, or you may reach out to Marcia J, the leader of our prayer team directly. 

Sunday, March 9, 2025

For the seasons of Lent and Easter we will be journeying through Jesus' teaching in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7). In this series we will be highlighting the Sermon as the narrow path and firm foundation for true flourishing and wholeness. Through our series in the Beatitudes last Fall, we saw that Jesus invites us to live counter-culturally—pursuing, among other things, humility, mercy, and righteousness. As we turn our attention to the rest of Jesus’ teachings, we will discover that He reveals the path of integrity, peace, and purity.

This series will emphasize two ways in which Jesus summarizes His teachings in the Sermon: the narrow path and the firm foundation. In a world that offers us fulfillment in fleeting things and momentary flourishing, Jesus' teachings provide the path and solid rock on which lasting joy and purpose are found. This series will take us through both the seasons of Lent and Easter because it is the Sermon on the Mount which shows us both our need for the cross of Christ and the resurrected life the Spirit of God enables us to live in Christ.

Today’s Worship

Sing, Sing, Sing

Build My Life

 How Great Thou Art

 Scripture

Matthew 5:17-20

“The Righteousness of Christ and the Power of Our Need”

Communion

The Lord’s Prayer

Wednesday Night Disciplieship

Jr. High Youth - 6:15- 7:30 pm

6th- 8th Grade

 “Practicing the Way” Class for Adults - 6:30 pm )

 Sr. High Youth- 7:00-9:00 pm

9th-12th Grade

March Mission of the Month: CranHill & Camp Geneva. Both of these RCA Church camps are ministries through which God transforms lives through Youth Camps, Family Camping, Retreats and Adventure Experiences.

 Children's Ministry: During the 6 weeks of Lent, we are pausing Children and Worship during the service on Sundays and welcome your children to worship with us.  Nursery is available for children ages 0-3.

We will be offering our children's discipleship opportunities following the service for children ages 3 years old to 5th grade. All children are invited downstairs following the service for age appropriate Bible lessons and fun. If you have not done so already, please stop by the Kids' Check-in table in the narthex to register your child.

Ingergenerational  Discipleship: We are beginning an intergenerational cohort of the Practicing the Way course. We will meet in the youth room downstairs following the service at 11:15 am. Our hope is that this will be an inter-generational group learning together what it means to live as followers of Jesus. Everyone from high schoolers to retirees are encouraged to attend. The course is 8 sessions.

 Mobile Food Bank: We will have another mobile food bank here on Saturday, April 5, from 9-11 am. If you would like to help out, please sign up via our websiteFor the season of Lent, we will be offering our children's discipleship opportunities following the service for children ages 3 years old to 5th grade. All children are invited downstairs following the service for age appropriate Bible lessons and fun. If you have not done so already, please stop by the Kids' Check-in table in the narthex to register your child.

 Wednesday Discipleship

Jr. High Youth - 6:15- 7:30 pm (6th- 8th Grades)

 “Practicing the Way” Class for Adults - 6:30 pm

Sr. High Youth- 7:00-9:00 pm (9th-12th Grades)

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Sunday, March 2, 2025

What is the Gospel? What is meant by the Kingdom of Heaven? In this new sermon series, we will look at what makes the Gospel good news and what the reality of the Kingdom of Heaven means for us.

As we explore what Jesus meant when He proclaimed that the Kingdom of Heaven has come near, we will see how the reality of the Kingdom is 3-dimensional. It is the forward-back, upside-down, and inside-out good news of God’s saving work in Christ, and in this series, we will look at how the 3-dimensional reality of the Kingdom shapes our church’s mission and values. The Gospel of Jesus and His Kingdom we will see, reaches each of u personally, but it is not a private matter.

Join us as we seek to see the Gospel in 3D and how the good news of Jesus and His Kingdom shapes our mission and values.

Today’s Worship

1000 Reasons

We Fall Down

 Goodness of God

 Scripture

Luke 10:38-42

Message

“Nurturing Transformation”

 In The Secret

ANNOUNCEMENTS

March Mission of the Month: CranHill & Camp Geneva. Both of these RCA Church camps are ministries through which God transforms lives through Youth Camps, Family Camping, Retreats and Adventure Experiences.

Elder & Deacon Nominations:. The deadline for submission of names is today.

CONNECT this Wednesday, March 5: We will be serving pulled BBQ chicken, cheesy potatoes and dessert for dinner at 5:30 pm. Jr. & Sr. High youth groups will meet after dinner..

“Practicing The Way” Class: This class meets in the Morningside room at 6:30 pm, after the CONNECT dinner. We are studying the spiritual practice of prayer. Please join us!

Next Sunday, March 9: We will begin an intergenerational cohort of the Practicing the Way course. We will meet in the youth room downstairs following the service at 11:15 am. Our hope is that this will be an intergenerational group learning together what it means to live as followers of Jesus. Everyone from high schoolers to retirees are encouraged to attend. The course is 8 sessions long

Children's Ministry Announcement: On Sunday, March 9, we are switching up our children's programming for the season of Lent. For the 6 weeks of Lent, we will be pausing our Wednesday night dinner and activities and offering our children's discipleship programming following the worship service on Sundays for children ages 3-5th grade. During this time, we will also be pausing Children and Worship during the service on Sundays. The nursery will remain open during the service for children ages 0-3. 

Mobile Food Bank: We will have another mobile food bank here on Saturday, April 5, from 9-11 am. If you would like to help out, please sign up via our website

  CONNECT Wednesdays

CONNECT Dinner – 5:30 pm.

A free meal for the whole family  

Connect Kids - 6:15-7:00 pm.

3 Yrs. Old-5th Grade

They will learn about Jesus, sing songs, read bible stories, do arts and crafts, play games, and more! 

Jr. High Youth - 6:15- 7:30 pm.

6th- 8th Grade 

Sr. High Youth- 7:00-9:00 pm

9th-12th Grade

Calling Team Assignments:

In an effort to offer more personalized care to our church members, we have divided each member into smaller groups with one Elder and one Deacon as a resource and contact person. If you need prayer or have a question or concern, please call the Elder or Deacon that you are assigned to according to your last name.

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Bruce T

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Nate E

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

Thank you for praying for the ICRC staff and ministry team leaders.

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B, David C, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G, Kathy G, Roland H, Emily J, Barb K, Dianne K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, and Wayne S.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box”, located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, you can call and talk to Stacia, our church secretary, or you may reach out to Marcia J, the leader of our prayer team directly. 

Sunday, February 23, 2025

What is the Gospel? What is meant by the Kingdom of Heaven? In this new sermon series, we will look at what makes the Gospel good news and what the reality of the Kingdom of Heaven means for us.

As we explore what Jesus meant when He proclaimed that the Kingdom of Heaven has come near, we will see how the reality of the Kingdom is 3-dimensional. It is the forward-back, upside-down, and inside-out good news of God’s saving work in Christ, and in this series, we will look at how the 3-dimensional reality of the Kingdom shapes our church’s mission and values. The Gospel of Jesus and His Kingdom we will see, reaches each of u personally, but it is not a private matter.

Join us as we seek to see the Gospel in 3D and how the good news of Jesus and His Kingdom shapes our mission and values

Today’s Worship

God With Us

Good, Good Father

Goodness of God 

Scripture

Luke 10:25-37

Message

"Nourishing Our Neighbors"  

Goodness of God

ANNOUNCEMENTS

February Mission of the Month: The City Rescue Mission of Lansing is a Christian ministry that serves Michigan's capital area, meeting the physical needs of food and shelter, and bringing those with spiritual needs the Hope that is found in Jesus Christ.

CONNECT this Wednesday, February 26: We will be serving pancakes and sausage for dinner at 5:30 pm. After dinner the CONNECT Kids and the Jr. & Sr. High youth groups will meet.

“Practicing The Way” Class: This class meets in the Morningside room at 6:30 pm, after the CONNECT dinner. We are studying the spiritual practice of prayer. Please join us!

Mobile Food Bank: We will have another mobile food bank here on Saturday, March 1st, from 9-11 am. If you would like to help out, please sign up via our website.

Sunday, March 9th: We will begin an intergenerational cohort of the Practicing the Way course. We will meet in the youth room downstairs following the service at 11:15 am. Our hope is that this will be an intergenerational group learning together what it means to live as followers of Jesus. Everyone from high schoolers to retirees are encouraged to attend. The course is 8 sessions long.

Elder & Deacon Nominations: The Consistory will begin working on a slate of nominees for 1 new Elder and 2 New Deacons in preparation for the next Congregational meeting in June. Janet Van Wieren will be rotating off from the Elders. Fred Hannula and Nate Erber will be rotating off from the Deacons.

All members 18 years or older can recommend up to 2 members for the Elder’s office and 4 for the Deacon’s.

Members who are ineligible for nomination because they are either presently serving, or have recently rotated off are: Nate Erber, Jessi Fritzler, Fred H, Sally K, Kerri M, Matt O, Harold S, Dave S, Bruce Tr, and Janet V.

If you are a member and are 18 years or older, please prayerfully consider your recommendations, and then fill out the questionnaire that was shared with the congregation via email.

You may also submit your responses by filling out a paper ballot here at church. The ballots and the ballot box are located by the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. The deadline for submission of names is Sunday, March 2.

 Giving:

The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

Local Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of women’s shampoo & conditioner, men’s shaving cream, and toilet paper. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary.

 CONNECT Wednesdays

CONNECT Dinner – 5:30 pm.

A free meal for the whole family  

Connect Kids - 6:15-7:00 pm.

3 Yrs. Old-5th Grade

They will learn about Jesus, sing songs, read bible stories, do arts and crafts, play games, and more! 

Jr. High Youth - 6:15- 7:30 pm.

6th- 8th Grade 

Sr. High Youth- 7:00-9:00 pm

9th-12th Grade

Calling Team Assignments:

In an effort to offer more personalized care to our church members, we have divided each member into smaller groups with one Elder and one Deacon as a resource and contact person. If you need prayer or have a question or concern, please call the Elder or Deacon that you are assigned to according to your last name.

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Bruce T

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Nate E

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

Thank you for praying for the ICRC staff and ministry team leaders.

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B, David C, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G

Kathy G, Roland H, Emily J, Barb K, Dianne K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, and Wayne S.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box”, located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, you can call and talk to Stacia, our church secretary, or you may reach out to Marcia J, the leader of our prayer team directly. 

If you would like to become a part of the ICRC Prayer Chain, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Sunday, February 16, 2025

What is the Gospel? What is meant by the Kingdom of Heaven? In this new sermon series, we will look at what makes the Gospel good news and what the reality of the Kingdom of Heaven means for us.

As we explore what Jesus meant when He proclaimed that the Kingdom of Heaven has come near, we will see how the reality of the Kingdom is 3-dimensional. It is the forward-back, upside-down, and inside-out good news of God’s saving work in Christ, and in this series, we will look at how the 3-dimensional reality of the Kingdom shapes our church’s mission and values. The Gospel of Jesus and His Kingdom we will see, reaches each of u personally, but it is not a private matter.

Join us as we seek to see the Gospel in 3D and how the good news of Jesus and His Kingdom shapes our mission and values.

Today’s Worship

Song of Love

Rescue

Hungry

Scripture

Luke 15:1-2; 11-32

Message

 "Embracing the Prodigal." 

Bigger Table

ANNOUNCEMENTS

February Mission of the Month: The City Rescue Mission of Lansing is a Christian ministry that serves Michigan's capital area, meeting the physical needs of food and shelter, and bringing those with spiritual needs the Hope that is found in Jesus Christ.

CONNECT this Wednesday, February 19: We will be serving nachos for dinner at 5:30 pm. After dinner the CONNECT Kids and the Jr. & Sr. High youth groups will meet.

“Practicing The Way” Class: This class meets in the Morningside room at 6:30 pm, after the CONNECT dinner. We are studying the spiritual practice of prayer. Please join us!

Date Change: The Family Game Night has been rescheduled to Saturday, Feb. 22, at 6pm. We will be playing Bingo in the Morningside Room.  Please bring your favorite snack to share. All ages are welcome. Come enjoy an evening of fun and fellowship.

Sunday, March 9th: We will begin an intergenerational cohort of the Practicing the Way course. We will meet in the youth room downstairs following the service at 11:15 am. Our hope is that this will be an intergenerational group learning together what it means to live as followers of Jesus. Everyone from high schoolers to retirees are encouraged to attend. The course is 8 sessions long.

Mobile Food Bank: We will have another mobile food bank here on Saturday, March 1st, from 9-11 am. If you would like to help out, please sign up via our website.

Elder & Deacon Nominations: The Consistory will begin working on a slate of nominees for 1 new Elder and 2 New Deacons in preparation for the next Congregational meeting in June. Janet Van Wieren will be rotating off from the Elders. Fred Hannula and Nate Erber will be rotating off from the Deacons.

All members 18 years or older can recommend up to 2 members for the Elder’s office and 4 for the Deacon’s.

Members who are ineligible for nomination because they are either presently serving, or have recently rotated off are: Nate Erber, Jessi Fritzler,

Fred Hannula, Sally Kapenga, Kerri Miller, Matt Oudsema, Harold Seelye, Dave South, Bruce Ter Haar, and Janet Van Wieren.

If you are a member and are 18 years or older, please prayerfully consider your recommendations, and then fill out the questionnaire that was shared with the congregation via email.

You may also submit your responses by filling out a paper ballot here at church. The ballots and the ballot box are located by the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. The deadline for submission of names is Sunday, March 2.

Giving:

The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

Local Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of women’s shampoo & conditioner, men’s shaving cream, and toilet paper. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary.

CONNECT Wednesdays

CONNECT Dinner – 5:30 pm.

A free meal for the whole family  

Connect Kids - 6:15-7:00 pm.

3 Yrs. Old-5th Grade

They will learn about Jesus, sing songs, read bible stories, do arts and crafts, play games, and more! 

Jr. High Youth - 6:15- 7:30pm.

6th- 8th Grade 

Sr. High Youth- 7:00-9:00 pm

9th-12th Grade

Calling Team Assignments:

In an effort to offer more personalized care to our church members, we have divided each member into smaller groups with one Elder and one Deacon as a resource and contact person. If you need prayer or have a question or concern, please call the Elder or Deacon that you are assigned to according to your last name.

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Bruce T

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Nate E

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

Thank you for praying for the ICRC staff and ministry team leaders.

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B, David C, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G

Kathy G, Roland H, Emily J, Barb K, Dianne K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, and Wayne S.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box”, located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, you can call and talk to Stacia, our church secretary, or you may reach out to Marcia J, the leader of our prayer team directly. 

If you would like to become a part of the ICRC Prayer Chain, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Sunday, February 9, 2025

What is the Gospel? What is meant by the Kingdom of Heaven? In this new sermon series, we will look at what makes the Gospel good news and what the reality of the Kingdom of Heaven means for us.

As we explore what Jesus meant when He proclaimed that the Kingdom of Heaven has come near, we will see how the reality of the Kingdom is 3-dimensional. It is the forward-back, upside-down, and inside-out good news of God’s saving work in Christ, and in this series, we will look at how the 3-dimensional reality of the Kingdom shapes our church’s mission and values. The Gospel of Jesus and His Kingdom we will see, reaches each of u personally, but it is not a private matter.

Join us as we seek to see the Gospel in 3D and how the good news of Jesus and His Kingdom shapes our mission and values.

Today’s Worship

Lord I Need You

I Love You Lord

Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me

Scripture

Mark 2:1-12

Message

 " Shaped by the Gospel." 

Simple Kingdom

ANNOUNCEMENTS

February Mission of the Month: The City Rescue Mission of Lansing is a Christian ministry that serves Michigan's capital area, meeting the physical needs of food and shelter, and bringing those with spiritual needs the Hope that is found in Jesus Christ.

Thank You: Thank you to everyone for the prayers, cards, and the phone calls when we were sick. They meant so much to us. Thank you for caring. ~ Don & Pat W

Thank You: Sharon H would like to thank everyone who brought her dinners and prayed for her while her arm was in a sling as a result of her recent accident with a horse.

Super Bowl Subs: Please pay for and pick up your Super Bowl Subs in the Family Life Center, after the service today.

Seeing Jesus Together Check-In Meeting: If you have been working on this journal, please join us in the Morningside room, after the service Today.  If you would like to purchase a journal for yourself or for somebody else, we do have 6 left. The cost is $15.

CONNECT this Wednesday, February 12: We will be serving breakfast for dinner, pancakes and sausage, at 5:30 pm. After dinner the CONNECT Kids and the Jr. & Sr. High youth groups will meet.

“Practicing The Way” Class: This class will be on the spiritual practice of prayer, and will go for 4 weeks, starting this Wednesday, February 12th. We will meet in the Morningside room at 6:30 pm, after the CONNECT dinner. Please join us!

Family Game Night: Saturday, Feb. 15, at 6pm. We will be playing Bingo in the Morningside Room; all ages are welcomed.

Mobile Food Bank: We will have another mobile food bank here on Saturday, March 1st, from 9-11 am. If you would like to help out, please sign up via our website.

Elder & Deacon Nominations: The Consistory will begin working on a slate of nominees for 1 new Elder and 1 New Deacon in preparation for the next Congregational meeting in June.

Janet V will be rotating off from the Elders.

Fred H will be rotating off from the Deacons.

All members 18 yrs of age and older are invited to recommend up to 2 members for each office.

Those members who are ineligible for nomination because they are either presently serving, or have recently rotated off are: Nate E, Jessi F, Fred H, Sally K, Kerri M, Matt O, Harold S, Dave S, Bruce T, and Janet V.

If you are a member and are 18 years old or older, please prayerfully consider your recommendations, and then submit them by filling out the questionnaire that was shared with the congregation via email.

You may also submit your responses by filling out a paper ballot at church.  The ballots and the ballot box are located by the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary.

The deadline for submission of names is Sunday, March 2, 2025.

Giving:

The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

Local Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of women’s shampoo & conditioner, men’s shaving cream, and toilet paper. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary.

CONNECT Wednesdays

CONNECT Dinner – 5:30 pm.

A free meal for the whole family  

Connect Kids - 6:15-7:00 pm.

3 Yrs. Old-5th Grade

They will learn about Jesus, sing songs, read bible stories, do arts and crafts, play games, and more! 

Jr. High Youth - 6:15- 7:30pm.

6th- 8th Grade 

Sr. High Youth- 7:00-9:00 pm

9th-12th Grade

Calling Team Assignments:

In an effort to offer more personalized care to our church members, we have divided each member into smaller groups with one Elder and one Deacon as a resource and contact person. If you need prayer or have a question or concern, please call the Elder or Deacon that you are assigned to according to your last name.

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Bruce T

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Nate E

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

Thank you for praying for the ICRC staff and ministry team leaders.

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B, David C, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G

Kathy G, Roland H, Emily J, Barb K, Dianne K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, and Wayne S.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box”, located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, you can call and talk to Stacia, our church secretary, or you may reach out to Marcia J, the leader of our prayer team directly. 

If you would like to become a part of the ICRC Prayer Chain, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Sunday, February 2, 2025

Thank you for joining us today at Immanuel Community Reformed Church

Please welcome Rev. Annalise Radcliffe who is here to give us the message this morning, as well as tell us about her work for the RCA's Next Generation Engagement and Growing Young initiatives, so that we might learn more about the work the RCA is doing to reach and grow the younger generation in Christ as well as be encouraged to join in that work ourselves.

Annalise is the Director of Future Church Innovation for the Reformed Church in America. She also serves co-vocationally as the mission executive pastor of City Chapel in Grand Rapids, MI.

On the side, she enjoys photography, building towers with her sons, playing 7 Wonders (board game) with her husband Ron, walking the dog, and reading.

Today’s Worship

Like a Child

Agnus Dei

Simple Kingdom

Scripture

Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Message

 " A Picture of God’s Intergenerational Heart." 

He Reigns

ANNOUNCEMENTS

February Mission of the Month: The City Rescue Mission of Lansing is a Christian ministry that serves Michigan's capital area, meeting the physical needs of food and shelter, and bringing those with spiritual needs the Hope that is found in Jesus Christ.

CONNECT this Wednesday, February 5: We will be serving hot dogs, mac n cheese, salad, and dessert for dinner, at 5:30 pm. After dinner the CONNECT Kids and the Jr. & Sr. High youth groups will meet.

Neighbor Questions: Next Sunday, February 2nd is the last day to turn in your Neighbor Questions. Please place completed forms in the box labeled “Neighbor Questions”, underneath the mailboxes located outside of the sanctuary.

Seeing Jesus Together Check-In Meeting: If you have been working on this journal, please join us in the Morningside room, after the service next Sunday, February 9th.  If you would like to purchase a journal for yourself or for somebody else, we do have 6 left. The cost is $15.

Super Bowl Sub Sale: Please pick up your subs in the Family Life Center, after the service, on Sunday, February 9th. Payment is due at that time.

“Practicing The Way” Class: This class will be on the spiritual practice of prayer, and will go for 4 weeks, starting Wednesday, February 12th. We will meet in the Morningside room at 6:30 pm, after the CONNECT dinner. Please join us!

Mobile Food Bank: We will have another mobile food bank here on Saturday, March 1st, from 9-11 am. If you would like to help out, please sign up via our website.

Elder & Deacon Nominations: The Consistory will begin working on a slate of nominees for 1 new Elder and 1 New Deacon in preparation for the next Congregational meeting in June.

Janet V will be rotating off from the Elders.

Fred H will be rotating off from the Deacons.

All members 18 yrs of age and older are invited to recommend up to 2 members for each office.

Those members who are ineligible for nomination because they are either presently serving, or have recently rotated off are: Nate E, Jessi F, Fred H, Sally K, Kerri M, Matt O, Harold S, Dave S, Bruce T, and Janet V.

If you are a member and are 18 years old or older, please prayerfully consider your recommendations, and then submit them by filling out the questionnaire that was shared with the congregation via email.

You may also submit your responses by filling out a paper ballot at church.  The ballots and the ballot box are located by the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary.

The deadline for submission of names is Sunday, March 2, 2025.

Giving:

The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

Local Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of women’s shampoo & conditioner and toilet paper. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary.

CONNECT Wednesdays

CONNECT Dinner – 5:30 pm.

A free meal for the whole family  

Connect Kids - 6:15-7:00 pm.

3 Yrs. Old-5th Grade

They will learn about Jesus, sing songs, read bible stories, do arts and crafts, play games, and more! 

Jr. High Youth - 6:15- 7:30pm.

6th- 8th Grade 

Sr. High Youth- 7:00-9:00 pm

9th-12th Grade

Calling Team Assignments:

In an effort to offer more personalized care to our church members, we have divided each member into smaller groups with one Elder and one Deacon as a resource and contact person. If you need prayer or have a question or concern, please call the Elder or Deacon that you are assigned to according to your last name.

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Bruce T

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Nate E

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

Thank you for praying for the ICRC staff and ministry team leaders.

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B, David C, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G

Kathy G, Roland H, Emily J, Barb K, Dianne K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, and Wayne S.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box”, located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, you can call and talk to Stacia, our church secretary, or you may reach out to Marcia J, the leader of our prayer team directly. 

If you would like to become a part of the ICRC Prayer Chain, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Sunday, January 26, 2025

What is the Gospel? What is meant by the Kingdom of Heaven? In this new sermon series, we will look at what makes the Gospel good news and what the reality of the Kingdom of Heaven means for us.

As we explore what Jesus meant when He proclaimed that the Kingdom of Heaven has come near, we will see how the reality of the Kingdom is 3-dimensional. It is the forward-back, upside-down, and inside-out good news of God’s saving work in Christ, and in this series, we will look at how the 3-dimensional reality of the Kingdom shapes our church’s mission and values. The Gospel of Jesus and His Kingdom we will see, reaches each of u personally, but it is not a private matter.

Join us as we seek to see the Gospel in 3D and how the good news of Jesus and His Kingdom shapes our mission and values.

Today’s Worship

Grace Flows

In Christ Alone

Jesus Paid It All 

Scripture

Matthew 15:1-20

Message

Lord's Prayer

ANNOUNCEMENTS

January Mission of the Month: Lansing Christian Services is a central location where the needs of families can be heard, verified, and then referred to churches with the appropriate resources. Christian Services offers churches the opportunity to avoid duplication of services ensuring that benevolence funds are used effectively, and they help to provide church leadership with tools to mobilize church members in serving others.

New Members' Class: If you are interested in learning more about Immanual, please join us in the Morningside Room, after the service today. The Morningside Room is located down the stairs, through the glass doors, the first room on your right.

CONNECT this Wednesday, January 29: We will be serving hot dogs, mac n cheese, salad, and dessert for dinner, at 5:30 pm. After dinner the CONNECT Kids and the Jr. & Sr. High youth groups will meet.

Super Bowl Sub Sale: We are taking orders now through January 30th. Please place your order on our website (icrclansing.org) under the “Signups” tab. Proceeds go to our 2025 summer mission trip. Please pick up your subs on Sunday, February 9th, after the service. Payment is due at that time.

Touchdown Deluxe: $6 Each or 10 for $50

Ham, Salami, Provolone, and American Cheese.

Kickoff Special: $5 Each or 10 for $45

Double Ham and Provolone Cheese

Mobile Food Bank: We will have another mobile food bank here at Immanuel on Saturday, February 1st, from 9-11 am. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up via our website.

Neighbor Questions: Next Sunday, February 2nd is the last day to turn in your Neighbor Questions. Please place completed forms in the box labeled “Neighbor Questions”, underneath the mailboxes located outside of the sanctuary.

Seeing Jesus Together Check-In Meeting: We will have a check-in meeting for those who have been doing the “Seeing Jesus Together” journals, after the worship service on Sunday, February 9th, to see how it’s been going. If you have been working on this journal, please join us in the Morningside room at that time. If you would like to purchase a journal for yourself or for somebody else, we do have 6 left. The cost is $15.

Save the Dates:

2/04- Deacon’s Meeting, 6 pm

2/04- Elder’s Meeting, 6:30 pm

2/04- Consistory Meeting, 7:30 pm

2/05- CONNECT Wednesday, 5:30 pm

2/09- Worship, 10 am

2/09- “Seeing Jesus Together” Check in Meeting, 11:15 am

2/11- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

2/11- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

Giving:

The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

Local Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We currently need laundry soap or pods, women’s shampoo & conditioner, bleach, and All-purpose cleaners. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary.

CONNECT Wednesdays

CONNECT Dinner – 5:30 pm.

A free meal for the whole family  

Connect Kids - 6:15-7:00 pm.

3 Yrs. Old-5th Grade

They will learn about Jesus, sing songs, read bible stories, do arts and crafts, play games, and more! 

Jr. High Youth - 6:15- 7:30pm.

6th- 8th Grade 

Sr. High Youth- 7:00-9:00 pm

9th-12th Grade

Calling Team Assignments:

In an effort to offer more personalized care to our church members, we have divided each member into smaller groups with one Elder and one Deacon as a resource and contact person. If you need prayer or have a question or concern, please call the Elder or Deacon that you are assigned to according to your last name.

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Bruce T

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Nate E

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

Thank you for praying for the ICRC staff and ministry team leaders.

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B, David C, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G

Kathy G, Roland H, Emily J, Barb K, Dianne K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, and Wayne S.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box”, located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, you can call and talk to Stacia, our church secretary, or you may reach out to Marcia J, the leader of our prayer team directly. 

If you would like to become a part of the ICRC Prayer Chain, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Sunday, January 19, 2025

What is the Gospel? What is meant by the Kingdom of Heaven? In this new sermon series, we will look at what makes the Gospel good news and what the reality of the Kingdom of Heaven means for us.

As we explore what Jesus meant when He proclaimed that the Kingdom of Heaven has come near, we will see how the reality of the Kingdom is 3-dimensional. It is the forward-back, upside-down, and inside-out good news of God’s saving work in Christ, and in this series, we will look at how the 3-dimensional reality of the Kingdom shapes our church’s mission and values. The Gospel of Jesus and His Kingdom we will see, reaches each of u personally, but it is not a private matter.

Join us as we seek to see the Gospel in 3D and how the good news of Jesus and His Kingdom shapes our mission and values.

Today’s Worship

Glorious Day

Cornerstone

Seek Ye First

Scripture

Matthew 19:13-30

Message

 "The Reversal of All Things." 

Glory (Let There Be Peace)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

January Mission of the Month: Lansing Christian Services is a central location where the needs of families can be heard, verified, and then referred to churches with the appropriate resources. They offer churches the opportunity to avoid duplication of services ensuring that benevolence funds are used effectively and help to provide church leadership with tools to mobilize church members in serving others.

Celebration for Coach Fred: Please join us in the Family Life Center after the service today to say farewell to Coach Fred and his wife Karen. Coach Fred, thank you for your many years here at Immanuel heading up the basketball program and for being more than just a coach to the kids, but also a mentor and a friend. May God bless you and Karen in your new home and on your new journey in life. You will be missed dearly!  

CONNECT this Wednesday, January 22nd: We will be serving hot dogs, mac n cheese, salad, and dessert for dinner, at 5:30 pm. After dinner the CONNECT Kids and the Jr. & Sr. High youth groups will meet.

New Members' Class: If you are interested in learning more about Immanual, please join us in the Morningside Room, after the service, next Sunday, January 26th. Please sign up via our website, icrclansing.org.

Super Bowl Sub Sale: We are taking orders now through January 30th. To Order, please click on the link provided: Immanuel Community Reformed Church

Mobile Food Bank: We will have another mobile food bank here at Immanuel on Saturday, February 1st, from 9-11 am. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up via our website.

Neighbor Questions: Sunday, February 2nd is the last day to turn in your Neighbor Questions. Please place completed forms in the box labeled “Neighbor Questions”, underneath the mailboxes located outside of the sanctuary.

Seeing Jesus Together Check-In Meeting: We will have a check-in meeting for those who have been doing the “Seeing Jesus Together” journals, after the worship service on Sunday, February 9th, to see how it’s been going. If you have been working on this journal, please join us in the Morningside room at that time. If you would like to purchase a journal for yourself or for somebody else, we do have 6 left. The cost is $15.

A Message from the Counting Team:  Happy New Year! As you prepare your 2025 contribution checks please ensure that 1) you have written the year 2025; 2) you have signed the check; 3) the dollar amount and written amount match and 4) you have not post-dated the check. We try to flag these issues but if they slip by us the bank rejects the check. Also, please discard any unused 2024 envelopes. Thank you.

Giving:

The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

Local Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We currently need laundry soap or pods, women’s shampoo & conditioner, bleach, laundry soap/ pods, and All-purpose cleaners,  . Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary.

CONNECT Wednesdays

CONNECT Dinner – 5:30 pm.

A free meal for the whole family  

Connect Kids - 6:15-7:00 pm.

3 Yrs. Old-5th Grade

They will learn about Jesus, sing songs, read bible stories, do arts and crafts, play games, and more! 

Jr. High Youth - 6:15- 7:30pm.

6th- 8th Grade 

Sr. High Youth- 7:00-9:00 pm

9th-12th Grade

Calling Team Assignments:

In an effort to offer more personalized care to our church members, we have divided each member into smaller groups with one Elder and one Deacon as a resource and contact person. If you need prayer or have a question or concern, please call the Elder or Deacon that you are assigned to according to your last name.

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Bruce T

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Nate E

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

Thank you for praying for the ICRC staff and ministry team leaders.

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B, David C, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G

Kathy G, Roland H, Emily J, Barb K, Dianne K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, and Wayne S.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box”, located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, you can call and talk to Stacia, our church secretary, or you may reach out to Marcia J, the leader of our prayer team directly. 

If you would like to become a part of the ICRC Prayer Chain, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.