August 14, 2022

The Christian life is not about a list of do’s and don’ts, but is about God working in our hearts, by His Spirit, to bring us to faith in Jesus Christ. As we continue to live out our faith, God continues to work in our hearts by His Spirit to produce Christlikeness, or the fruit of the Spirit in our lives.  

Today as we look at Proverbs 11:3, we will see that faithfulness is living in complete trust to the plans and purposes of God, and that by the Spirit, the faithful life is not a life swayed by circumstances and culture.

Today’s Worship

 How Firm a Foundation

 Days of Elijah

Build My Life

Worthy Worthy

 Scripture

Proverbs 11:3

Message

“The Integrity of Faithfulness” 

Holding Onto You

 Hymn to Joy

ANNOUNCEMENTS

August Calling Team: Please call Sue F or Carrie B with any special concerns or requests.

August Mission of the Month: For more than twenty-five years, Judson’s Love Clothing Center has shared the love of Jesus with the people of the Lansing area by providing clothing for more than 40,000 children. Judson’s goal is to provide a week’s worth of socks and underwear for each child. You may leave a monetary donation for this mission in the offering plate, with M.O.M. written on the envelope or memo line of your check, or you may make a clothing donation.  All children’s clothing is helpful, but especially needed are new socks, underwear, and new or like new school uniforms.

Clothing Sizes 4T to Teens  All in sizes to fit preschoolers to teens (adult sizes)

New socks, briefs, boxer briefs, cotton panties, girls camisoles, bras, sports bras.

New or Gently Used School Uniforms:

• Khaki, navy, or black pants

• White button down shirts

• White & colored Polo shirts

• Blue, black, and white sweaters.

Winter Coats: Kids sizes 4T-16, clean with working zippers.

Mobile Food Bank Volunteers Needed, Saturday, August 27, from 8-11 am: The Greater Lansing Food Bank will be hosting another Mobile Food Bank here at ICRC, and they would like our help. We would like at least 15-20 volunteers to help sort food and put boxes of food into people's cars. If this is something that you are able to do, please write your name down on the sign-up sheet that is on the bulletin board located just outside of the sanctuary. You may also call the church office to let Stacia know. Please note that you do not have to be available for the entire 3 hours. You may leave earlier or come later.

Giving

To support the ongoing ministry of Immanuel, please place your offering in one of the offering plates at the front of the sanctuary.  You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

 Local  Needs:

Immanuel Community Resource Closet partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need. This ongoing ministry is currently in need of, paper towel, toilet paper, and Kleenex. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. Families in need, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411 for a referral.

Summer CONNECT Dates:

August 10- Back to School Carnival

September 14- Fall Kickoff to Weekly Program

 We begin with a meal that the whole family can participate in at 5:30 pm.

Life Groups

We have several Life Group options for adults. Our Life Groups get together to grow in their faith, pray together, serve together, and support one another. If you are interested in joining a Life Group, please email Rick H at rick4944@live.com.

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,

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

Kathy G, Roland H, Lon H, Barb K, Wayne K,

Marcia N, Wayne S, and Sandi S

 If you are in need of meals, or if you are willing to provide meals when needed,

please contact Kerri M.

Save the Dates

August 23- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

August 25- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:30 pm

August 27- Mobile Food Bank, 8-11am                                                                       

September 4- No Children & Worship

Sept. 7- Spiritual Growth Meeting, 6:30pm

September 10- Leadership Retreat- 9:00 am.

September 11- Communion Service, 10:00 am

 September 14- CONNECT Kickoff, 5:30 pm

August 7, 2022

Welcome to Immanuel Community Reformed Church.  We are so glad that you have chosen to join us today as we worship the Lord together and have fellowship.

Pastor Earl Slotman will be leading our study today from Genesis 1:1 and Genesis 1:26-31, teaching us that God is the Creator of all things, and what it means to be created in His image. 

If you are here for the first time, we would love to connect with you! Please stop by the Welcome Table in the lobby after the service for more information about Immanuel and to receive a free gift as our way of saying thank you for being our guest. 

Today’s Worship  

Sing, Sing, Sing  

Hungry

Breathe  

Scripture Genesis 1:1, Genesis 1:26-31

Message  

“Creation, Covenants and Christ”

I Give You My Heart

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 August Calling Team: Please call Sue F or Carrie B with any special concerns or requests.

August Mission of the Month: For more than twenty-five years, Judson’s Love Clothing Center has shared the love of Jesus with the people of the Lansing area by providing clothing for more than 40,000 children. Each child receives new underwear and socks, new and used clothing, seasonal wear, and winter coats by appointment. The Love Clothing Center is open year-round (except July) and serves up to fifty families per week.  To set up an appointment with the Love Clothing Center, contact Lansing Christian Services help line at (517)394-5411.

Congratulations:  Please join us in praising God today for the new addition to Pastor Matt and Kim Lee’s family, a son, Deacon Roy Lee, born Saturday, July 30, at 5:50 pm. Deacon weighed 10 lbs. 1 oz, and was 22 inches long! 

Volunteers Needed for the “Back to School” Carnival this Wednesday, August 10: There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board outside of the sanctuary. We still need 3-4 volunteers for set up and take down, 2 volunteers to do check-ins, 6-8 volunteers to run games, 2 to do popcorn, and 2 to run the soft serve ice cream machine.  Thank you in advance for considering these opportunities to serve.

Kid’s CONNECT “Back to School” Carnival, this Wednesday, August 10, from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm.: Need school supplies? Why not win them at the “Back to School” Carnival! This is a free event for children ages 3 yrs. old – 5th grade. We will begin with a free family meal served at 5:30 pm. Afterwards, the kids will enjoy playing a variety of games that will allow them the opportunity to win school supplies for the upcoming school year.

Mobile Food Bank Volunteers Needed, Saturday, August 27, from 8-11 am:  The Greater Lansing Food Bank will be hosting another Mobile Food Bank here at ICRC, and they would like our help. We would like at least 15-20 volunteers to help sort food and put boxes of food into people's cars. If this is something that you are able to do, please write your name down on the sign-up sheet that is on the bulletin board located just outside of the sanctuary. You may also call the church office to let Stacia know. Please note that you do not have to be available for the entire 3 hours. You may leave earlier or come later.

 Giving

To support the ongoing ministry of Immanuel, please place your offering in one of the offering plates at the front of the sanctuary.  You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

 Local  Needs:

Immanuel Community Resource Closet partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need. This ongoing ministry is currently in need of, paper towel, toilet paper, and Kleenex. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. Families in need, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411 for a referral.

Summer CONNECT Dates:

August 10- Back to School Carnival

September 14- Fall Kickoff to Weekly Program

 We begin with a meal that the whole family can participate in at 5:30 pm.

Life Groups

We have several Life Group options for adults. Our Life Groups get together to grow in their faith, pray together, serve together, and support one another. If you are interested in joining a Life Group, please email Rick H at rick4944@live.com.

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,

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

Kathy G, Roland H, Lon H, Barb K, Wayne K,

Marcia N, Wayne S, and Sandi S

 If you are in need of meals, or if you are willing to provide meals when needed,

please contact Kerri M.

Save the Dates

August 23- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

August 25- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:30 pm

August 27- Mobile Food Bank, 8-11 am

September 4- No Children & Worship

Sept. 7- Spiritual Growth Meeting, 6:30pm

September 10- Leadership Retreat- 9:00 am.

September 11- Communion Service, 10:00 am

 September 14- CONNECT Kickoff, 5:30 pm

July 31, 2022

Please Welcome Ron Sandison today from Spectrum Inclusion. Ron is joining us to give the morning message and to talk about autism awareness and inclusion within the church. Ron is the founder and leader of Spectrum Inclusion which is an organization seeking to educate the Christian community on autism awareness and acceptance.

In addition to his work for Spectrum Inclusion, Ron works full time in the medical field, is a professor of theology at Destiny School of Ministry, and is an advisory board member of the Autism Society Faith Initiative of the Autism Society of America. Ron speaks at over 70 events a year, including 25 churches, and has also authored 3 books on the subject of autism and faith. You can find out more about Ron, including his story of being diagnosed with autism at a young age, and about his organization Spectrum Inclusion, by visiting, www.spectruminclusion.com.

Today’s Worship  

Open the Eyes of My Heart  

My Hope is in You

The Solid Rock  

Scripture Psalm 84:11-12

Proverbs 3:5-6

Message

“Autism and Faith”  

Those Who Trust

Giving

To support the ongoing ministry of Immanuel, you may submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

 Local  Needs:

Mobile Food Bank Volunteers Needed, Saturday, August 27, from 8-11 am:  The Greater Lansing Food Bank will be hosting another Mobile Food Bank here at ICRC, and they would like our help. We would like at least 15-20 volunteers to help sort food and put boxes of food into people's cars. If this is something that you are able to do, please write your name down on the sign-up sheet that is on the bulletin board located just outside of the sanctuary. You may also call the church office to let Stacia know. Please note that you do not have to be available for the entire 3 hours. You may leave earlier or come later.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

July Calling Team: Please call Rick H or Sandy C with any special concerns or requests.

July Mission of the Month: The King’s Garden of Valley, Nebraska. For more information visit www.kingsgarden.org.

Flowers Provided By: Jennifer B in celebration of her mom Carrie B’s birthday. “I don’t think there are ever enough words to express my love and gratitude for her.” “She is my rock, my best friend, she has taught me to love unconditionally, how to be a strong independent woman, and how to be a caregiver to all.” “I don’t know who I would be without her love and support.” ~ Jennifer

Thank You:  Pat W would like to say, “Thank you”, for all of the calls and cards from her church family and friends in the death of her mother who was 105. She passed away July 4th at the same time that all of the fireworks went off in the Lansing area, what a sendoff she had!

Kid’s CONNECT “Back to School” Carnival:  Need school supplies? Why not win them at the “Back to School” Carnival on August 10, from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm.  This is a free event for children ages 3 yrs. old – 5th grade.  We will begin with a free family meal served at 5:30 pm. Afterwards, the kids will enjoy playing a variety of games that will allow them the opportunity to win school supplies for the upcoming school year.  

Backyard Mission Trip: We have decided to shorten this trip. Please note the date change, it is now Friday, 8/12- Saturday, 8/13.

Tentative Schedule:

Friday (8/12): 

10:00am Arrive at church

10:30-4:00pm Work in the community (with lunch around noon)

4:30 Shower/cleanup

6:00 Dinner

7:00 Worship and Devotions around the fire-pit

8:00 Free time/group activity 

11:30 Lights out

Saturday (8/13)

8:00 Breakfast

8:30 Depart for Michigan's Adventure

7:00 Leave Michigan's Adventure (will eat lunch and dinner at park, may leave earlier depending on how everyone is feeling)

9:00 Arrive at church, pack-up and go home.

The registration for this trip has been extended through this Wednesday, 8/3. The cost is $50.  Please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com to sign up.

Summer CONNECT Dates:

August 10- Back to School Carnival

September 14- Fall Kickoff to Weekly Program

 We begin with a meal that the whole family can participate in at 5:30 pm.

Life Groups

We have several Life Group options for adults. Our Life Groups get together to grow in their faith, pray together, serve together, and support one another. If you are interested in joining a Life Group, please email Rick H at rick4944@live.com.

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,

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

Kathy G, Roland H, Lon H, Barb K, Wayne K,

Marcia N, Wayne S, and Sandi S

 If you are in need of meals, or if you are willing to provide meals when needed,

please contact Kerri M.

Save the Dates

August 9- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

August 10- CONNECT Back to School Carnival, 5:30 pm

August 12-13- “Backyard” Mission Trip

August 23- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

August 25- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:30 pm

August 27- Mobile Food Bank, 8-11am

      September 4- No Children & Worship

Sept. 7- Spiritual Growth Meeting, 6:30pm

September 11- Communion Service, 10:00 am

                                           September 14- CONNECT Kickoff, 5:30 pm

                                          September 21- Fellowship Meeting, 6:30 pm

July 24, 2022

The Christian life is not about a list of do’s and don’ts, but is about God working in our hearts, by His Spirit, to bring us to faith in Jesus Christ. As we continue to live out our faith, God continues to work in our hearts by His Spirit to produce Christlikeness, or the fruit of the Spirit in our lives.  

Today as we look at Proverbs 14:14, we will see that what we do and how we treat others reveals what is in our hearts. If we withhold goodness from others, we cannot claim to know the goodness of God.

Today’s Worship

Forever

Above All

Revelation Song

 Scripture

Proverbs 14:14

Message

“Goodness: The Fruit of Our Being”

 You Are Good

ANNOUNCEMENTS

July Calling Team: Please call Rick H or Sandy C with any special concerns or requests.

July Mission of the Month: The King’s Garden of Valley, Nebraska. For more information, please visit www.kingsgarden.org.

Enhanced Coffee Hour: Please join us in the Family Life Center for food and fellowship us after the service this morning.

Please Welcome Ron Sandison from Spectrum Inclusion Next Sunday, July 31: Ron will join us that day to  give the morning message and to talk about autism awareness and inclusion within the church.  Ron is the founder and leader of Spectrum Inclusion which is an organization seeking to educate the Christian community on autism awareness and acceptance. In addition to his work for Spectrum Inclusion, Ron works full time in the medical field, is a professor of theology at Destiny School of Ministry, and is an advisory board member of the Autism Society Faith Initiative of the  Autism Society of America. Ron speaks at over 70 events a year, including 25 churches, and has also authored 3 books on the subject of autism and faith. You can find out more about Ron, including his story of being diagnosed with autism at a young age, and about his organization Spectrum Inclusion, by visiting the website, www.spectruminclusion.com

14th Annual Community Basketball Camp, This Week, July 25-28: This is a free camp held here at Immanuel for boys and girls, ages 8-15 years old. Check-in time is at 4:45 pm.  They will begin with drills at 5 pm.  There will be a guest speaker each evening at 6 pm, and dinner is served at 6:30 pm. After dinner, the kids will split into groups according to their age for more instruction and games. 

Kid’s CONNECT “Back to School” Carnival:  Need school supplies? Why not win them at the “Back to School” Carnival on August 10, from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm.  This is a free event for children ages 3 yrs. old – 5th grade.  We will begin with a free family meal served at 5:30 pm. Afterwards, the kids will enjoy playing a variety of games that will allow them the opportunity to win school supplies for the upcoming school year.    

 Giving

To support the ongoing ministry of Immanuel, please place your offering in one of the offering plates at the front of the sanctuary.  You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

 Local  Needs:

Immanuel Community Resource Closet partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need. This ongoing ministry is currently in need of, paper towel, men & women’s deodorant, men’s shampoo, and Kleenex. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. Families in need, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411 for a referral.

Summer CONNECT Dates:

August 10- Back to School Carnival

September 14- Fall Kickoff to Weekly Program

 We begin with a meal that the whole family can participate in at 5:30 pm.

Life Groups

We have several Life Group options for adults. Our Life Groups get together to grow in their faith, pray together, serve together, and support one another. If you are interested in joining a Life Group, please email Rick H at rick4944@live.com.

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,

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

Kathy G, Roland H, Lon H, Barb K, Wayne K,

Marcia N, Wayne S, and Sandi S

 If you are in need of meals, or if you are willing to provide meals when needed,

please contact Kerri M.

Save the Dates

August 9- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

August 10- CONNECT Back to School Carnival, 5:30 pm

August 11- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:30 pm

August 11-13- “Backyard” Mission Trip

July 17, 2022

The Christian life is not about a list of do’s and don’ts, but is about God working in our hearts, by His Spirit, to bring us to faith in Jesus Christ. As we continue to live out our faith, God continues to work in our hearts by His Spirit to produce Christ likeness, or the fruit of the Spirit in our lives.  

Today as we look at Proverbs 3:3-4, we will see that the pursuit and priority of kindness is evidence of a heart transformed by the love of God.

Today’s Worship

 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee

Since Jesus Came into My Heart

 Sweet, Sweet Spirit (verses 1 & 2)  

 Where the Spirit of the Lord Is   

 Breathe on Me, Breath of God      

 Scripture

Proverbs 3:3-4

Message

“The Heart, Harmony, and Handiwork of Kindness”

 They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love

 We Are Marching in the Light of God

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 July Calling Team: Please call Rick H or Sandy C with any special concerns or requests.

 July Mission of the Month: The King’s Garden of Valley, Nebraska. For more information, please visit www.kingsgarden.org.

Flowers Provided By: Jessi F in celebration of her mom Bridget F’s birthday on July 16. “Not only are you my mom, but you are also my best friend, and one of the best people I know.” ~ Jessi

Please Welcome Ron Sandison from Spectrum Inclusion on Sunday, July 31: Ron will join us that day to  give the morning message and to talk about autism awareness and inclusion within the church.  Ron is the founder and leader of Spectrum Inclusion which is an organization seeking to educate the Christian community on autism awareness and acceptance. In addition to his work for Spectrum Inclusion, Ron works full time in the medical field, is a professor of theology at Destiny School of Ministry, and is an advisory board member of the Autism Society Faith Initiative of the  Autism Society of America. Ron speaks at over 70 events a year, including 25 churches, and has also authored 3 books on the subject of autism and faith. You can find out more about Ron, including his story of being diagnosed with autism at a young age, and about his organization Spectrum Inclusion, by visiting the website, www.spectruminclusion.com

14th Annual Community Basketball Camp, July 25-28: This is a free camp held here at Immanuel for boys and girls, ages 8-15 years old. Check-in time is at 4:45 pm.  They will begin with drills at 5 pm.  There will be a guest speaker each evening at 6 pm, and dinner is served at 6:30 pm. After dinner, the kids will split into groups according to their age for more instruction and games.  Please stop by the Welcome table in the lobby for a registration form. Completed forms may be returned to the church office. 

Basketball Camp Volunteers Needed, July 25–28: There are 2 sign-up sheets posted on the bulletin board outside of the sanctuary with various tasks to sign up for. Please prayerfully consider these opportunities to serve as it is only through the faithfulness of our Immanuel Church Family that we can provide this camp for the kids in our community. If you have any questions, please contact the church office or Bronwyn Steiner.

Bible Donations: If you have a bible that you would like to donate to help share the Good News of Jesus Christ with the kids that will be joining us for basketball camp the last week of July, please bring it to the church and place it in the box labeled “Bibles”, located underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. You may also drop them off to the church office.  Thank you!

 Giving

To support the ongoing ministry of Immanuel, please place your offering in one of the offering plates at the front of the sanctuary.  You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

 Local  Needs:

Immanuel Community Resource Closet partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need. This ongoing ministry is currently in need of, paper towel, men & women’s deodorant, men’s shampoo, and Kleenex. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. Families in need, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411 for a referral.

Summer CONNECT Dates:

August 10- Back to School Carnival

September 14- Fall Kickoff to Weekly Program

 We begin with a meal that the whole family can participate in at 5:30 pm.

Life Groups

We have several Life Group options for adults. Our Life Groups get together to grow in their faith, pray together, serve together, and support one another. If you are interested in joining a Life Group, please email Rick H at rick4944@live.com.

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,

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

Kathy G, Roland H, Lon H, Barb K, Wayne K,

Marcia N, Wayne S, and Sandi S

 If you are in need of meals, or if you are willing to provide meals when needed,

please contact Kerri M.

Save the Dates

July 25-28- Basketball Camp, 5:00-8:00 pm

July 26- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

July 28- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:30 pm

August 9- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

August 10- CONNECT Back to School Carnival, 5:30 pm

August 11- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:30 pm

August 11-13- “Backyard” Mission Trip

                                                    August 23- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

July 10, 2022

The Christian life is not about a list of do’s and don’ts, but is about God working in our hearts, by His Spirit, to bring us to faith in Jesus Christ. As we continue to live out our faith, God continues to work in our hearts by His Spirit to produce Christlikeness, or the fruit of the Spirit in our lives.  

Today as we look at Proverbs 14:29, we will see that by His Spirit, God makes us patient people to imitate His loving patience to others.  Patience is a virtue that we bestow on others because of His loving patience with us.

Today’s Worship  

Every Time I Feel the Spirit  

Blessed Be  

Our God is Greater

Lord I Need You  

Scripture Proverbs 14:29

Message

“Being Patient in an Impatient World”

Communion  

Your Grace Is Enough  

Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation

ANNOUNCEMENTS  

July Calling Team: Please call Rick H or Sandy C with any special concerns or requests.  

July Mission of the Month: The King’s Garden of Valley, Nebraska, is a nonprofit organization that has been serving the community of King Lake since 2012.  It was also the destination of our youth group’s mission trip last summer, where they helped with flood restoration after a massive flood in the area destroyed many homes in 2019. For more information, please visit www.kingsgarden.org.  

Flowers Provided By: Alv Vander Kolk. Thank you Alv for sharing God’s beautiful creation with us today, reminding us that “Where flowers bloom, so does hope.” (Quote by Lady Bird Johnson.)

CONNECT “Wacky Water Night”: Join us to beat the heat this Wednesday, July 13, from 5:30- 7:00 pm.  We will be serving hot dogs and chips for dinner and then afterwards the fun begins! We have a splash pad, kiddie pools, a dunk tank, slip n slides, water balloons, and a fire truck that will be here to spray the kids courtesy of the Lansing Fire Department.  Have the kids bring a friend and we look forward to seeing you here!  

14th Annual Community Basketball Camp, July 25-28: This is a free camp held here at Immanuel for boys and girls, ages 8-15 years old. Check-in time is at 4:45 pm.  They will begin with drills at 5 pm.  There will be a guest speaker each evening at 6 pm, and dinner is served at 6:30 pm. After dinner, the kids will split into groups according to their age for more instruction and games.  Please stop by the Welcome table in the lobby for a registration form. Completed forms may be returned to the church office.   

Basketball Camp Volunteers Needed, July 25–28: There are 2 sign-up sheets posted on the bulletin board outside of the sanctuary with various tasks to sign up for. Please prayerfully consider these opportunities to serve as it is only through the faithfulness of our Immanuel Church Family that we can provide this camp for the kids in our community. If you have any questions, please contact the church office or Bronwyn Steiner.  

Bible Donations for Children Ages 8-15 Yrs. Old: If you have a bible that you would like to donate to help share the Good News of Jesus Christ with the kids that will be joining us for basketball camp the last week of July, please bring it to the church and place it in the box labeled “Bibles”, located underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. You may also drop them off to the church office.  Thank you!        

Giving To support the ongoing ministry of Immanuel, please place your offering in one of the offering plates at the front of the sanctuary.  You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.  

Local  Needs: Immanuel Community Resource Closet partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need. This ongoing ministry is currently in need of, paper towel, men & women’s deodorant, men’s shampoo, and Kleenex. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. Families in need, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411 for a referral.

Summer CONNECT Dates:

 July 13- Water Fun Night

August 10- Back to School Carnival

September 14- Fall Kickoff to Weekly Program

 We begin with a meal that the whole family can participate in at 5:30 pm.

Life Groups

We have several Life Group options for adults. Our Life Groups get together to grow in their faith, pray together, serve together, and support one another. If you are interested in joining a Life Group, please email Rick H at rick4944@live.com.

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,

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

Kathy G, Roland H, Lon H, Barb K, Wayne K,

Marcia N, Wayne S, and Sandi S

 If you are in need of meals, or if you are willing to provide meals when needed,

please contact Kerri M.

Save the Dates

July 25-28- Basketball Camp, 5:00-8:00 pm

July 26- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

July 28- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:30 pm

August 9- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

August 10- CONNECT Back to School Carnival, 5:30 pm

August 11- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:30 pm

August 11-13- “Backyard” Mission Trip

August 23- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

July 3, 2022

The Christian life is not about a list of do’s and don’ts, but is about God working in our hearts, by His Spirit, to bring us to faith in Jesus Christ. As we continue to live out our faith, God continues to work in our hearts by His Spirit to produce Christ-likeness, or the fruit of the Spirit in our lives.  

Today as we look at Galatians 5:22-23, and Proverbs 4:13-18, we will see that the Christian life is to be marked primarily by the presence and pursuit of peace.  We will also see that by His Spirit, God makes us peaceable people.

Today’s Worship

 Song of Love

 Help Me Find It

It Is Well With My Soul

Scripture

Gal. 5:22-23, Proverbs 4:13-18

Message

“Fruit of the Spirit: Peace”

Seminarian Michael Ellis 

Prince of Peace

ANNOUNCEMENTS  

July Calling Team: Please call Rick H or Sandy C with any special concerns or requests.  

July Mission of the Month: The King’s Garden of Valley, Nebraska, is a nonprofit organization that has been serving the community of King Lake since 2012.  It was also the destination of our youth group’s mission trip last summer, where they helped with flood restoration after a massive flood in the area destroyed many homes in 2019. For more information, please visit www.kingsgarden.org.  

CONNECT “Wacky Water Night”: We still need at least:

3 volunteers to serve food ·        

2 more volunteers to help supervise and facilitate activities.

We will also need volunteers to come early for set -up. (Before 5:30pm.)

And we will need volunteers for clean-up afterwards. (After7:00 pm.)

Please sign up on the bulletin board outside of the sanctuary.

14th Annual Community Basketball Camp, July 25-28: This is a free camp held here at Immanuel for boys and girls, ages 8-15 years old. Check-in time is at 4:45 pm.  They will begin with drills at 5 pm.  There will be a guest speaker each evening at 6 pm, and dinner is served at 6:30 pm. After dinner, the kids will split into groups according to their age for more instruction and games.  Please stop by the Welcome table in the lobby for a registration form. Completed forms may be returned to the church office. 

Basketball Camp Volunteers Needed, July 25–28: There are 2 sign-up sheets posted on the bulletin board outside of the sanctuary with various tasks to sign up for. Please prayerfully consider these opportunities to serve as it is only through the faithfulness of our Immanuel Church Family that we can provide this camp for the kids in our community. If you have any questions, please contact the church office or Bronwyn Steiner.   Vacations:  Pastor Matt is currently on vacation and will return to the office on Tuesday, July 5.  Stacia will be on vacation July 5-6, and will return to the office on Thursday, July 7. Thank you for your understanding.  

Summer Office Hours: Mondays and Tuesdays, 9:00am -1:00pm, and Thursdays from 8:00 am- 12:00 pm.            

Giving To support the ongoing ministry of Immanuel, please place your offering in one of the offering plates at the front of the sanctuary.  You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.  

Local  Needs: We are Looking for Bible Donations Geared Towards Children Ages 8-15 yrs. old to Give to Our Basketball Camp Students this Year. If you have a bible that you would like to donate to help share the Good News of Jesus Christ with the kids that will be joining us for camp the last week of July, please bring it to the church and place it in the box labeled “Bibles”, located underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. You may also drop them off to the church office.  Thank you!

Summer CONNECT Dates:

 July 13- Water Fun Night

August 10- Back to School Carnival

September 14- Fall Kickoff to Weekly Program

 We begin with a meal that the whole family can participate in at 5:30 pm.

Life Groups

We have several Life Group options for adults. Our Life Groups get together to grow in their faith, pray together, serve together, and support one another. If you are interested in joining a Life Group, please email Rick H at rick4944@live.com.

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,

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

Kathy G, Roland H, Lon H, Barb K, Wayne K,

Marcia N, Wayne S, and Sandi S

 If you are in need of meals, or if you are willing to provide meals when needed,

please contact Kerri M.

Save the Dates

July 12- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

July 13- CONNECT Dinner/ Water Fun Night, 5:30 pm

July 14- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:30 pm

July 17- 23-  Mission Trip to Blue Knob, PA

July 25-28- Basketball Camp, 5-8 pm

August 9- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

August 10- CONNECT Back to School Carnival, 5:30 pm

June 26, 2022

Today as we look at Gal. 5:22 and John 15:9-17, we will see that the risk of preaching on joy is offering false expectations - as soon as I decide to follow Jesus all of my problems will disappear. The trouble is that we often experience some intensely wonderful moments, but eventually these wear off, and we wonder what is wrong. We may then walk away from our faith, or we may react critically toward others who we hold responsible for our pain.

To experience the Joy that Paul talks about, we must walk in the Spirit. This is risky, uncomfortable, and hard, but it produces deep satisfying joy! Can we shatter the myths and come to a deeper understanding of this subject? Only if we tell the truth about the spiritual journey!

Today’s Worship

 He Reigns

Shout to The Lord

 Rescue

Scripture

Gal. 5:22, John 15:9-17

Message

“Joy: A Risky Subject”

Pastor Tom Grabill

 How Can I Keep From Singing

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 June Calling Team: Please call Harold S or Eric C with any special concerns or requests.

June Mission of the Month: Your gift to Youth Haven Ranch helps to provide a safe place where kids who have been hurt in the past can discover the love and hope of Jesus. For more information, please visit www.youthhaven.org.

Flowers Provided By:  Carrie B in celebration of Jennifer B’s birthday, June 25.  Jennifer may God bless you with His guiding light, and may His love and care embrace you every day of your life.  Happy birthday!

New Greeter Schedule posted.  The new schedule for July - Sept is posted so please sign up early to get the week(s) of your choice. All volunteers are welcome! This is a great way to meet/greet both our church family and visitors and an important part of our goal to be a welcoming church.

Vacations:  Pastor Matt is currently on vacation and will return to the office on Tuesday, July 5.  Stacia will be on vacation July 5-6, and will return to the office on Thursday, July 7. Thank you for your understanding.

Summer Office Hours: Mondays and Tuesdays, 9:00am -1:00pm, and Thursdays from 8:00 am- 12:00 pm.

Sundaes on Wednesday June 29, 6:30 – 7:30 pm: “I scream. You scream. Let’s all eat some ice cream.  Find a parking space for your vehicle and come check out our ice cream sundae bar!  Please bring your appetites and your smiling faces and enjoy a night of delicious frozen treats”  This is a community event – invite your friends and neighbors!

14th Annual Community Basketball Camp, July 25-28: This is a free camp held here at Immanuel for boys and girls, ages 8-15 years old. Check-in time is at 4:45 pm.  They will begin with drills at 5 pm.  There will be a guest speaker each evening at 6 pm, and dinner is served at 6:30 pm. After dinner, the kids will split into groups according to their age for more instruction and games.  Please stop by the Welcome table in the lobby for a registration form. Completed forms may be returned to the church office. 

Basketball Camp Volunteers Needed, July 25–28: There are 2 sign-up sheets posted on the bulletin board outside of the sanctuary with various tasks to sign up for. Please prayerfully consider these opportunities to serve as it is only through the faithfulness of our Immanuel Church Family that we can provide this camp for the kids in our community. If you have any questions, please contact the church office or Bronwyn S.

Giving

To support the ongoing ministry of Immanuel, please place your offering in one of the offering plates at the front of the sanctuary.  You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

 Local  Needs:

We are Looking for Bible Donations Geared Towards Children Ages 8-15 yrs. old to Share with Our Basketball Camp Students this Year. If you have a bible that you would like to donate to help share the Good News of Jesus Christ with the kids that will be joining us for camp the last week of July, please bring it to the church and place it in the box labeled “Bibles”, located underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. You may also drop them off to the church office.  Thank you!

Summer CONNECT Dates:

 July 13- Water Fun Night

August 10- Back to School Carnival

September 14- Fall Kickoff to Weekly Program

 We begin with a meal that the whole family can participate in at 5:30 pm.

Life Groups

We have several Life Group options for adults. Our Life Groups get together to grow in their faith, pray together, serve together, and support one another. If you are interested in joining a Life Group, please email Rick H at rick4944@live.com.

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,

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

Kathy G, Roland H, Lon H, Barb K, Wayne K,

Marcia N, Wayne S, and Sandi S

 If you are in need of meals, or if you are willing to provide meals when needed,

please contact Kerri M.

Save the Dates

July 5-6- Stacia on Vacation, Office Closed

July 5- Consistory Meeting, 6:30 pm

July 7- Spiritual Growth Meeting, 6:30 pm

July 10- Communion Service, 10:00 am

July 12- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

July 13- CONNECT Dinner/ Water Fun Night, 5:30 pm

July 14- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:30 pm

July 17- 23-  Mission Trip to Blue Knob, PA

July 25-28- Basketball Camp, 5-8 pm

June 19, 2022

The Christian life is not about a list of do’s and don’ts, but is about God working in our hearts, by His Spirit, to bring us to faith in Jesus Christ. As we continue to live out our faith, God continues to work in our hearts by His Spirit to produce Christ likeness, or the fruit of the Spirit in our lives.

 Today as we look at Proverbs 10:12, we will see that love heals what sin destroys. By His Spirit, God is making us agents of His love in this world.

Today’s Worship

 Let It Rise

I Will Offer Up My Life

 Baptism

Aria Joann South

Thy Word

Scripture

Proverbs 10:12

Message

“The Fruit of the Spirit is Love”

 Today

ANNOUNCEMENTS

June Calling Team: Please call Harold S or Eric C with any special concerns or requests.

June Mission of the Month: Your gift to Youth Haven Ranch helps to provide a safe place where kids who have been hurt in the past can discover the love and hope of Jesus. For more information, please visit www.youthhaven.org.

New Greeter Schedule posted.  The new schedule for July - Sept is posted so please sign up early to get the week(s) of your choice. All volunteers are welcome! This is a great way to meet/greet both our church family and visitors and an important part of our goal to be a welcoming church.

New Elder/ Deacon- Congratulations to Janet V who was selected as the new Elder to take Rick H place when he rotates off, and to Fred H, who will take Carrie B place when she rotates off from the Deacons.  Please also congratulate Jessi F who was selected as a new Deacon to take over for Liz S.  Please keep them all in your prayers as they prepare for their new roles here at Immanuel. 

Summer Office Hours: Mondays and Tuesdays, 9:00am -1:00pm, and Thursdays from 8:00 am- 12:00 pm. We will return to the regular office hours Monday- Wednesday, 9 am-1pm, on Monday, September 5.

Sundaes on Wednesday: Wednesday, June 29 - 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

“I scream. You scream. Let’s all eat some ice cream.  Find a parking space for your vehicle and come check out our ice cream sundae bar!  Please bring your appetites and your smiling faces and enjoy a night of delicious frozen treats”  This is a community event – invite your friends and neighbors!

Basketball Camp Volunteers Needed, July 25–28:

There are 2 sign-up sheets posted on the bulletin board outside of the sanctuary with various tasks to sign up for. Please prayerfully consider these opportunities to serve as it is only through the faithfulness of our Immanuel Church Family that we can provide this camp for the kids in our community. If you have any questions, please contact Bronwyn S.

14th Annual Community Basketball Camp, July 25-28: 

This is a free camp held here at Immanuel for boys and girls, ages 8-15 years old. Check-in time is at 4:45 pm.  They will begin with drills at 5 pm.  There will be a guest speaker each evening at 6 pm, and dinner is served at 6:30 pm. After dinner, the kids will split into groups according to their age for more instruction and games.  Please stop by the Welcome table in the lobby for a registration form. Completed forms may be returned to the church office.  

Giving

To support the ongoing ministry of Immanuel, please place your offering in one of the offering plates at the front of the sanctuary.  You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

 Local  Needs:

Immanuel Community Resource Closet: Partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need. This ongoing ministry is currently in need of, bar soap, men & women’s deodorant, men’s shampoo, tissues, baby wipes and sanitary pads. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. Families in need, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411 for a referral.

Summer CONNECT Dates:

 July 13- Water Fun Night

August 10- Back to School Carnival

September 14- Fall Kickoff to Weekly Program

 We begin with a meal that the whole family can participate in at 5:30 pm.

Life Groups

We have several Life Group options for adults. Our Life Groups get together to grow in their faith, pray together, serve together, and support one another. If you are interested in joining a Life Group, please email Rick H at rick4944@live.com.

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,

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

Kathy G, Roland H, Lon H, Barb K, Wayne K,

Marcia N, Wayne S, and Sandi S

 If you are in need of meals, or if you are willing to provide meals when needed,

please contact Kerri M.

Save the Dates

June 27- Spiritual Growth Meeting, 6:30 pm

June 28- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

June 29- Sundaes on Wednesday, 6:30 pm

July 5- Consistory Meeting, 6:30 pm

July 10- Communion Service, 10:00 am

July 12- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

July 13- CONNECT Dinner/ Water Fun Night, 5:30 pm

July 14- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:30 pm

June 12, 2022

The Christian life is not about a list of do’s and don’ts, but is about God working in our hearts, by His Spirit, to bring us to faith in Jesus Christ. As we continue to live out our faith, God continues to work in our hearts by His Spirit to produce Christ-likeness, or the fruit of the Spirit in our lives.

Today as we look at Galatians 5:13-25, we will see that the fruit of the Spirit is evidence of God’s work in our hearts.  

Today’s Worship

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

 O Praise Him

How Great is Our God

 Revelation Song

Scripture

Galatians 5:13-25

Message

 “Keeping Step”

Those Who Trust

Trumpet Tune

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

June Calling Team: Please call Harold S or Eric C with any special concerns or requests.

June Mission of the Month: Youth Haven Ranch is committed to meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of disadvantaged children.  This is a place where children learn that they are loved and valued, and most importantly, they discover that God loves them and created them for a purpose.

Congregational Meeting Today After the Service: On the agenda will be a proposed budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year, and the selection of two new deacons, and one new elder.  Bruce T and Janet V have been nominated for the Elders.  Kerri M, Fred H, and Jessi F have been nominated for the Deacons.

Summer Office Hours: Starting Monday, June 20, you can reach Stacia in the office on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9:00am -1:00pm, and on Thursdays from 8:00 am- 12:00 pm. We will return to the regular office hours Monday- Wednesday, 9 am-1pm, on Monday, September 5.

Sundaes on Wednesday: Join us here in the parking lot on Wednesday, June 29, at 6:30 pm, for a free ice cream sundae! This is a community event.

Congratulations to Our 2022 High School Graduates!

Keely H - Grand Ledge

 Saige L- Waverly

 Anna O- Eastern

 Oscar V- Grand Ledge

Dear Lord,

We lift these graduates up to You and ask for Your mighty blessings to rain down upon them. Show these young adults success in life and allow them to be respected and appreciated in all that they do. Please allow them to feel the joy of accomplishment after hard work, but also keep them focused on knowing that You are the reason for all successes in life. Please give them courage, unbending faith, strong values, and a generous heart. Please also keep their Christian foundation a part of all decisions made and bless them with bountiful opportunities. We ask these things in Jesus’s name.

Amen.

 Giving

To support the ongoing ministry of Immanuel, please place your offering in one of the offering plates at the front of the sanctuary.  You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

 Local  Needs:

Immanuel Community Resource Closet: Partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need. This ongoing ministry is currently in need of dish soap, bar soap, men & women’s deodorant, men’s shampoo, tissues, baby wipes and sanitary pads. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. Families in need, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411 for a referral.

Summer CONNECT Dates:

 July 13- Water Fun Night

August 10- Back to School Carnival

September 14- Fall Kickoff to Weekly Program

 We begin with a meal that the whole family can participate in at 5:30 pm.

Life Groups

We have several Life Group options for adults. Our Life Groups get together to grow in their faith, pray together, serve together, and support one another. If you are interested in joining a Life Group, please email Rick H at rick4944@live.com.

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,

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

Kathy G, Roland H, Lon H, Barb K, Wayne K,

Marcia N, Wayne S, and Sandi S

 If you are in need of meals, or if you are willing to provide meals when needed,

please contact Kerri M.

Save the Dates

June 23- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:30 pm

June 26- Pastor Tom Grabill, 10:00 am

June 27- Spiritual Growth Meeting, 6:30 pm

June 28- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

June 29- Sundaes on Wednesday, 6:30 pm

July 5- Consistory Meeting, 6:30 pm

July 10- Communion Service, 10:00 am

Basketball Camp, July 25 – 28

 Once again, we need your help:

There are 2 sign-up sheets posted on the bulletin

Board outside of the sanctuary with various

tasks you can sign up for:

 Set up on Monday, July 25th, before camp.

 Registrations Mon- Thurs, 4:45 pm.

 Help in the kitchen preparing the dinner, Mon-Thurs, 5:30 pm.

 Take down on Thursday evening, July 28th.

 Please prayerfully consider volunteering.

It is only through the faithfulness of our

Immanuel Church Family that we can provide this

opportunity to the kids in our community.

 Questions: Please Call Bronwyn S.

June 5, 2022

The resurrection informs our mission as a church, giving us a message to share in word and in deed.

Today as we look at Matthew 25:31-46, we will see that “feeding body and soul” is to seek to meet the needs of others as Christ has served us.  As followers of Christ, we are called to look on a world in deep need and respond with humble service.  

Today’s Worship

Forever

All Who Are Thirsty

 What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Scripture

Matthew 25:31-46

Message

“Feeding Body and Soul”

 Because of Your Love

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 June Calling Team: Please call Harold S. or Eric C with any special concerns or requests.

May Mission of the Month: Youth Haven Ranch is committed to meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of disadvantaged children.  This is a place where children learn that they are loved, valued, and have the potential to do great things with their lives. Most importantly, they discover that God loves them, created them for a purpose, and will never leave them.

Flowers Provided By: Tod and Janet V. in celebration of their wedding anniversary on June 8.  Tod and Janet, congratulations on 37 years of togetherness and still counting! May God continue to bless the two of you and the love you share.

Youth Group Lock-In (Ages 6th-12th Grade): This Friday, June 10- Saturday June 11, 8 pm-7am.

Congregational Meeting: The annual Congregational meeting will be held next Sunday, June 12, after the service.  On the agenda will be a proposed budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year, and the selection of two new deacons, and one new elder.  Bruce T and Janet V have been nominated for the Elders.  Kerri M, Fred H, and Jessi F have been nominated for the Deacons. 

Today is the Deadline to Sign Up for the Lugnuts Game on Friday, June 17, at 7pm:  Ticket Price is $11 each.  Please sign up on the bulletin board outside of the sanctuary.  If you have questions, please call Eric Carlson at (517) 886-1027.

Summer Office Hours: The office hours will be changing temporarily during the summer months. Starting June 20, you can reach Stacia in the office on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9:00am -1:00pm, and on Thursdays from 8:00 am- 12:00 pm. We will return to the regular office hours Monday- Wednesday, 9 am-1pm, on September 1, 2022.  

 Summer Mission Trips

Blue, Knob Pennsylvania July 17-23:

The cost of this trip is $150 per person. We are partnering with an organization called Team Effort.

Back Yard Mission Trip August 11- 14 The cost of this trip is $50 per person.  This will take place right here at church. We will work in the community on Thursday and Friday during the day and will have games, activities, worship, and devotions in the evening. On Saturday we will be going to Michigan's Adventure. Incoming 6th graders are welcome and encouraged to attend.

*If you will be attending one or both of these trips, please contact Joey S at jrsouth16@yahoo.com, and if cost is an issue, please let Joey know as we do have some additional fundraising opportunities and can work with you on the price.*

 Giving

To support the ongoing ministry of Immanuel, please place your offering in one of the offering plates at the front of the sanctuary.  You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

 Local  Needs:

Immanuel Community Resource Closet: Partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need. This ongoing ministry is currently in need of paper towel, dish soap, bar soap, men & women’s deodorant, men’s shampoo, tissues, and sanitary pads. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. Families in need, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411 for a referral.

Summer CONNECT Dates:

 July 13- Water Fun Night

August 10- Back to School Carnival

September 14- Fall Kickoff to Weekly Program

 We begin with a meal that the whole family can participate in at 5:30 pm.

Life Groups

We have several Life Group options for adults. Our Life Groups get together to grow in their faith, pray together, serve together, and support one another. If you are interested in joining a Life Group, please email Rick H at rick4944@live.com.

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,

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

Kathy G, Roland H, Lon H, Barb K, Wayne K,

Marcia N, Wayne S, and Sandi S

 If you are in need of meals, or if you are willing to provide meals when needed,

please contact Kerri M.

Save the Dates

June 13- 90-Day Goals God Dreams Meeting (Leaders & Staff), 6:30 pm

June 14- Deacon’s Meeting, 6:30 pm

June 14- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

June 17- Lugnuts Game, 7:00 pm

June 23- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:30 pm

June 27- Spiritual Growth Meeting, 6:30 pm

May 29, 2022

The resurrection informs our mission as a church, giving us a message to share in word and in deed.

 Today as we look at 1 John 2:6, we will see that imitating Christ is seeking to live as Jesus did.  We will also see that the primary focus of our lives must be to embody and emulate the character and convictions of Christ Himself.

Today’s Worship

You Are Good

Prince of Peace

Christ Be Magnified

Scripture

1 John 2:6

Message

“Imitating Christ”

 Let My Life Be Like a Love Song

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

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

May Mission of the Month: Camp Geneva and CranHill Ranch are both devoted to being ministries through which God transforms lives into the image of Christ through Youth Camps, Family Camping, Retreats and Adventure Experiences.

Youth Group Lock-in Next Friday, June 10, 8pm- Saturday June 11, 7am (Ages 6th-12th Grade) :  Jr. & Sr. High youth, please look forward to joining us for an overnight stay here at Immanuel with a night full of fun, games, and excitement. This is also a great opportunity to invite a friend! Incoming 6th graders are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Congregational Meeting: The annual Congregational meeting will be held on Sunday, June 12, after the service.  On the agenda will be a proposed budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year, and the selection of two new deacons, and one new elder.  Bruce T and Janet V have been nominated for the Elders.  Kerri M, Fred H, and Jessi F have been nominated for the Deacons. 

Lugnuts Game:  Join us for a ballgame at Jackson Field Friday, June 17, at 7pm.  Ticket Price is $11 each.  Please sign up on the bulletin board outside of the sanctuary by Sunday, June 5.  If you have questions, please call Eric C.

Sundaes on Wednesday: Join us here in the parking lot on Wednesday, June 29, at 6:30 pm, for a free ice cream sundae! This is a community event.

Please Mark the Following Dates on Your Calendar for Our Summer Kid’s CONNECT Events: A free family dinner will be served at 5:30 pm., the kids meet afterwards at 6:15 pm. for planned activities.

Wed, 7/13 – Water Night

Wed, 8/10 – Back to School Carnival

Wed, 9/14 – Fall CONNECT Kick Off

 Summer Mission Trips

 Blue, Knob Pennsylvania July 17-23:

The cost of this trip is $150 per person. We are partnering with an organization called Team Effort.

Back Yard Mission Trip August 11- 14 The cost of this trip is $50 per person.  This will take place right here at church. We will work in the community on Thursday and Friday during the day and will have games, activities, worship, and devotions in the evening. On Saturday we will be going to Michigan's Adventure. Incoming 6th graders are welcome and encouraged to attend.

*If you will be attending one or both of these trips, please contact Joey S at jrsouth16@yahoo.com, and if cost is an issue, please let Joey know as we do have some additional fundraising opportunities and can work with you on the price.*

 Giving

To support the ongoing ministry of Immanuel, please place your offering in one of the offering plates at the front of the sanctuary.  You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

 Local  Needs:

Immanuel Community Resource Closet: Partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need. This ongoing ministry is currently in need of paper towel, laundry soap, bleach, men’s & women’s body wash, baby wipes, and children’s toothbrushes. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. Families in need, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411 for a referral.

Summer CONNECT Dates:

 July 13- Water Fun Night

August 10- Back to School Carnival

September 14- Fall Kickoff to Weekly Program

 We begin with a meal that the whole family can participate in at 5:30 pm.

Life Groups

We have several Life Group options for adults. Our Life Groups get together to grow in their faith, pray together, serve together, and support one another. If you are interested in joining a Life Group, please email Rick H at rick4944@live.com.

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,

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

Kathy G, Roland H, Lon H, Barb K, Wayne K,

Marcia N, Wayne S, and Sandi S

 If you are in need of meals, or if you are willing to provide meals when needed,

please contact Kerri M.

Save the Dates

June 7- Elder’s Meeting, 7:00 pm.

June 8- Fellowship Team Meeting, 5:30 pm.

June 9- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:30 pm.

June 10-11- Youth Group Lock-in

June 12- Congregational Meeting, 11:30 am.

June 13- 90-Day Goals God Dreams Meeting (Leaders & Staff), 6:30 pm.

June 14- Deacon’s Meeting, 6:30 pm.

June 14- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm.

June 17- Ballgame @ Jackson Field, 7:00 pm.

May 22, 2022

The resurrection informs our mission as a church, giving us a message to share in word and in deed.

Today as we look at John 20:21, we will see that just as Jesus was sent by the Father into the world, Jesus sends His followers, and as followers of Christ, our mindset must be that we incarnate (give flesh to) the mission of God through the Spirit.

Today’s Worship

 Power of Your Love- Geoff Bullock

Build My Life- Pat Barrett

 So Send I You

 Scripture

John 20:21

Message

“Going”

Everywhere That I Go

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

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

May Mission of the Month: Camp Geneva and CranHill Ranch are both devoted to being ministries through which God transforms lives into the image of Christ through Youth Camps, Family Camping, Retreats and Adventure Experiences.

Youth Group Lock-in Friday, June 10, 8pm- Saturday June 11, 7am (Ages 6th-12th Grade) :  Jr. & Sr. High youth, please look forward to joining us for an overnight stay here at Immanuel with a night full of fun, games, and excitement. This is also a great opportunity to invite a friend! 

Congregational Meeting: The annual Congregational meeting will be held on Sunday, June 12, immediately following the service.  On the agenda will be a proposed budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year, and the selection of two new deacons, and one new elder.  Bruce T and Janet V have been nominated for the Elders.  Kerri M, Fred H, and Jessi F have been nominated for the Deacons. 

Lugnuts Game:  Join us for a ballgame at Jackson Field Friday, June 17, at 7pm.  Ticket Price is $11 each.  Please sign up on the bulletin board outside of the sanctuary by Sunday, June 5.  If you have questions, please call Eric C.

Save the Date: On Wednesday, June 29, at 6:30 pm., we will host a community event, “Sundaes onWednesday”.  Please look forward to driving through the church parking lot that evening for a free ice cream sundae!

Please Mark the Following Dates on Your Calendar for Our Summer Kid’s CONNECT Events: A free family dinner will be served at 5:30 pm., the kids meet afterwards at 6:15 pm. for planned activities.

Wed, 7/13 – Water Night

Wed, 8/10 – Back to School Carnival

Wed, 9/14 – Fall CONNECT Kick Off

 Summer Mission Trips

Blue, Knob Pennsylvania July 17-23:

The cost of this trip is $150 per person. We are partnering with an organization called Team Effort.

Back Yard Mission Trip August 11- 14 The cost of this trip is $50 per person.  This will take place right here at church. We will work in the community on Thursday and Friday during the day and will have games, activities, worship, and devotions in the evening. On Saturday we will be going to Michigan's Adventure for the day. Incoming 6th graders are welcome and encouraged to attend.

*If you will be attending one or both of these trips, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com, and if cost is an issue, please let Joey know as we do have some additional fundraising opportunities and can work with you on the price.*

Giving

To support the ongoing ministry of Immanuel, please place your offering in one of the offering plates at the front of the sanctuary.  You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

 Local  Needs:

Immanuel Community Resource Closet: Partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need. This ongoing ministry is currently in need of paper towel, laundry soap, bleach, men’s & women’s body wash, baby wipes, and children’s toothbrushes. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. Families in need, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411 for a referral.

Life Groups

We have several Life Group options for adults. Our Life Groups get together to grow in their faith, pray together, serve together, and support one another. If you are interested in joining a Life Group, please email Rick H at rick4944@live.com.

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,

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

Kathy G, Roland H, Lon H, Barb K, Wayne K,

Marcia N, Wayne S, and Sandi S

 If you are in need of meals, or if you are willing to provide meals when needed,

please contact Kerri M.

Save the Dates

June 7- Elder’s Meeting, 7:00 pm.

June 8- Fellowship Team Meeting, 5:30 pm.

June 9- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:30 pm.

June 11-12- Youth Group Lock-in

June 12- Congregational Meeting, 11:30 am.

June 13- 90-Day Goals God Dreams Meeting (Leaders & Staff), 6:30 pm.

June 14- Deacon’s Meeting, 6:30 pm.

June 14- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm.

June 17- Ballgame @ Jackson Field, 7:00 pm.

May 15, 2022

All change serves the purpose of the church’s mission to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the world. Today as we look at Colossians 1:21-29, we will see that we may not agree on the what or how, but we must all agree on the why.

 When we agree on the why, we see that the how and the what serves not our agenda, but the mission of the church.

Today’s Worship

 Live With Abandon

Above All

 10,000 Reasons

 Scripture

Colossians 1:21-29

Message

“Change is Not Without Purpose”

 I Give You My Heart

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

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

May Mission of the Month: Camp Geneva and Cran-Hill Ranch are both devoted to being ministries through which God transforms lives into the image of Christ through Youth Camps, Family Camping, Retreats and Adventure Experiences.

Save the Date: On Wednesday, June 29, at 6:30 pm., we will host a community event, “Sundaes on Wednesday”.  Please look forward to driving through the church parking lots that evening for a free ice cream sundae!

Rummage Sale:  A big thank you to all who donated and/or purchased items from our rummage sale last weekend.  With your help, the youth group was able to raise $1,300 to put towards their summer mission trips and activities.

Join Us for a Ballgame at Jackson Field: June 18, at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $11 each. Please call the church office (517) 321-2495 to sign up, or you can send an email to office@icrclansing.org. If you have any questions, please contact Eric C.

The Prayer Team is Ready to Pray for You:  If you have a prayer request, please write it down on one of the Connection Cards located in the back of the pews and place it in the Prayer Box at the front of the sanctuary.  You may also submit a prayer request by visiting our website at www.icrclansing.org, or you may call the church office at (517) 321-2495.

Giving: To support the ongoing ministry of Immanuel, please you may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

Local  Needs:

Immanuel Community Resource Closet: Partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need. This ongoing ministry is currently in need of laundry soap, bleach, and adult & children’s toothbrushes. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. Families in need, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411 for a referral.

Summer CONNECT Dates:

July 13- Water Fun Night

August 10- Back to School Carnival

September 14- Fall Kickoff to Weekly Program

 We begin with a meal that the whole family can participate in at 5:30 pm.

 CONNECT Kids

Children Ages 3 yrs.-5th Grade join together after dinner to learn about Jesus in a fun and safe environment. They enjoy singing, Bible, stories, arts and crafts, games, and more.

Life Groups

We have several Life Group options for adults. Our Life Groups get together to grow in their faith, pray together, serve together, and support one another. If you are interested in joining a Life Group, please email Rick H at rick4944@live.com.

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,

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

Kathy G, Roland H, Lon H, Barb K, Wayne K,

Marcia N, Wayne S, and Sandi S

 If you are in need of meals, or if you are willing to provide meals when needed,

please contact Kerri M.

Save the Dates
May 24- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm.

May 26- Prayer Team Meeting, 5:30 pm.

June 7- Elder’s Meeting, 7:00 pm.

June 9- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:30 pm.

June 12- Congregational Meeting, 11:30 am.

June 13- 90-Day Goals God Dreams Meeting (Leaders & Staff), 6:30 pm.

June 14- Deacon’s Meeting, 6:30 pm.

June 14- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm.

June 17- Ballgame @ Jackson Field, 7:00 pm.

May 8, 2022

The resurrection shows us that change is natural because through it we become new creations, and when we consider creation around us, we see that it is natural for healthy life to grow, and in order to grow, change is necessary.

This morning we will be looking at 2 Corinthians 5:14-21, to see that if we want to grow, we must be willing to see change as a natural condition for growth. Nothing can stay the same and grow.

Today’s Worship

Just a Closer Walk with Thee

 Days of Elijah

Hungry

 Sanctuary

 Scripture

2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Message

“Change is Natural”

Communion

 New Life

 Allegro maestoso/Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing

Giving

To support the ongoing ministry of Immanuel, please place your offering in one of the offering plates at the front of the sanctuary.  You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

 Local  Needs:

Immanuel Community Resource Closet: Partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need. This ongoing ministry is currently in need of laundry soap, bleach, and both adult & children’s toothbrushes. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. Families in need, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411 for a referral.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

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

May Mission of the Month: Camp Geneva and CranHill Ranch are both devoted to being ministries through which God transforms lives into the image of Christ through Youth Camps, Family Camping, Retreats and Adventure Experiences.

Flowers Provided By: Carrie Blanck, in celebration of Lilly B’s birthday.  Lilly, you are one of God’s brightest creations, may His awesome blessings be upon you today.  Happy Birthday!

Thank You to All Who Sent Birthday Cards to My Mother on Her 105th  Birthday: She got 20 cards that  she really enjoyed reading and she is already planning for her 106th birthday next year!

~ Pat W

The Prayer Team is Ready to Pray for You:  If you have a prayer request, please write it down on one of the Connection Cards located in the back of the pews and place it in the Prayer Box at the front of the sanctuary.  You may also submit a prayer request by visiting our website at www.icrclansing.org, or you may call the church office at (517) 321-2495.

CONNECT this Wednesday, May 11: Please join us for a free family dinner starting at 5:30 pm.  Afterwards, the CONNECT Kids will be celebrating and End-of-the-Year party, with lots of fun and games planned for outside, and the Jr & Sr. High Youth Group will enjoy a bonfire!

Please Mark the Following Dates on Your Calendar for Our Summer Kid’s CONNECT Events:

• Wed, 7/13 – Water Night

• Wed, 8/10 – Back to School Carnival

• Wed, 9/14 – Fall CONNECT Kick Off

A free family dinner will be served at 5:30 pm., the kids meet afterwards at 6:15 pm. for planned activities.

RightNow Media: Immanuel has recently purchased an account with RightNow Media, and we are encouraging everyone to sign up to take advantage of this great resource. (https://app.rightnowmedia.org/en/join/icrclansing

CONNECT WEDNESDAYS (September- May 11, 2022)

We begin with a meal that the whole family can participate in at 5:30 pm.

 CONNECT Kids

Children Ages 3 yrs.-5th Grade

Meet after dinner at 6:15 pm., to learn about Jesus in a fun and safe environment. They will enjoy singing, Bible, stories, arts and crafts, games, and more.

Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group

(6th- 12th grade)

5:30- 8pm. For more information, please contact Joey S. at jrsouth16@yahoo.com.

Life Groups

We have several Life Group options for adults. Our Life Groups get together to grow in their faith, pray together, serve together, and support one another. If you are interested in joining a Life Group, please email Rick H at rick4944@live.com.

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,

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

Kathy G, Roland H, Lon H, Barb K, Wayne K,

Marcia N, Wayne S, and Sandi S

 If you are in need of meals, or if you are willing to provide meals when needed,

please contact Kerri M.

Save the Dates

May 24- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm.   

May 26- Prayer Team Meeting, 5:30 pm.

         June 7- Elder’s Meeting, 7:00 pm.

    June 9- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:30 pm.

 June 12- Congregational Meeting, 11:30 am.

June 13- 90-Day Goals God Dreams Meeting (Leaders & Staff), 6:30 pm.

June 14- Deacon’s Meeting, 6:30 pm.

June 14- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm.

June 23- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:30 pm.

May 1, 2022

Our focus in this series, “Newness of Life” is on how the resurrection informs us and comforts us in seasons of change.  We will see how the resurrection shows change to be necessary, natural, and not without purpose.

This morning we will be looking at Romans 6:4 to see that the resurrection is a necessary part of our new life in Christ.New life doesn’t just happen out of thin air. New life comes through the resurrection which is a process of the old dying away and the new being raised.

Today’s Worship

 I Wanna be Washed

Help Me Find It

Revelation Song

 Today’s Message

“Change is Necessary”

Romans 6:4

Lifesong

Giving

To support the ongoing ministry of Immanuel, please place your offering in one of the offering plates at the front of the sanctuary.  You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

 Local  Needs:

Immanuel Community Resource Closet: Immanuel partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need. This ongoing ministry needs your support. Currently we are in need of Laundry soap, bleach, dish soap, paper towel, and women’s deodorant. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you know of a family in need, or if you are in need, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

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

May Mission of the Month: Camp Geneva and CranHill are both devoted to being ministries through which God transforms lives into the image of Christ through Youth Camps, Family Camping, Retreats and Adventure Experiences.

Flowers Provided By: Chris and Sheryl P in appreciation of our Immanuel church family.

CONNECT this Wednesday, May 4: Dinner is served in the Family Life Center at 5:30pm.  The CONNECT Kids meet after dinner at 6:15. They will be building something, but we can't tell you what is because it is a surprise.  Mr. Tod has something special up his sleeve!

Rummage Sale Donations:  Due to limited storage space, we are asking that all donations for the rummage sale be delivered to the Family Life Center (Gym) on Friday, May 6th, between the hours of 12-6pm.

Youth Group Rummage Sale Fundraiser, Saturday May 7th from 10am-2pm: Come do a little shopping here in our Family Life Center and find some hidden treasures! The profits from this sale will help support our youth group activities and summer mission trips.

RightNow Media: Immanuel has recently purchased an account with RightNow Media, and we are encouraging everyone to sign up to take advantage of this great resource. (https://app.rightnowmedia.org/en/join/icrclansing.)

Life Groups: Fred H’s life group is currently looking for new members.  If you would like more information, please email Fred at fredhannula@gmail.com, and for more information about all of our Life Groups, please visit our website at www.icrclansing.org. 

Thank You for Your Support:  Thank you for supporting Immanuel’s community resource closet with all of your donations and by bringing in All-purpose cleaners for the drive last Sunday. We are so grateful for your help in replenishing our supply of personal need items and household cleaning supplies for our community.  Today we celebrate serving a total of 8 families during the month of April, including 14 adults and 23 children.

Mobile Food Bank Volunteers:Thank you to all volunteers who showed up to serve during the mobile food drive that was here in our parking lot on Tuesday, April 26. With your help, the Greater Lansing Food Bank was able to serve 100 families with boxes of food.Praise God!

CONNECT WEDNESDAYS (September- May 11, 2022)

We begin with a meal that the whole family can participate in at 5:30 pm.

 CONNECT Kids

Children Ages 3 yrs.-5th Grade

Meet after dinner at 6:15 pm., to learn about Jesus in a fun and safe environment. They will enjoy singing, Bible, stories, arts and crafts, games, and more.

Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group

(6th- 12th grade)

5:30- 8pm. For more information, please contact Joey S. at jrsouth16@yahoo.com.

Life Groups

We have several Life Group options for adults. Our Life Groups get together to grow in their faith, pray together, serve together, and support one another. If you are interested in joining a Life Group, please email Rick H at rick4944@live.com.

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,

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

Kathy G, Roland H, Lon H, Barb K, Wayne K,

Marcia N, Wayne S, and Sandi S

 If you are in need of meals, or if you are willing to provide meals when needed,

please contact Kerri M.

Save the Dates

May 10- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm.   

          May 11- CONNECT, 5:30 pm.                  

      May 11- Jr. & Sr. High Youth, 5:30 pm

     May 12- Prayer Team Meeting, 5:30 pm.

            May 24- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm.   

May 26- Prayer Team Meeting, 5:30 pm.

         June 7- Elder’s Meeting, 7:00 pm.

 June 12- Congregational Meeting, 11:30 am.

April 24, 2022

Our focus in this series, “Newness of Life” is on how the resurrection informs us and comforts us in seasons of change.  We will see how the resurrection shows change to be necessary, natural, and not without purpose.

This morning we will be looking at 1 Corinthians 15: 1-22 to see that the resurrection of Jesus is not just a story that we read about and believe in, but a lens through which we see our lives in this world. If the resurrection of Jesus is false then it changes nothing, but if it is true, it changes everything.

Today’s Worship

Sing to the King

All of Creation

Worthy, Worthy

 Message

"This Changes Everything”

1 Corinthians 15: 1-22

Today

Giving

 To support the ongoing ministry of Immanuel, please place your offering in one of the offering plates at the front of the sanctuary.  You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

 Local  Needs:

 Tuesday, 4/26, from 4-7 pm.:  The Greater Lansing Food Bank is hosting a Mobile Food Bank here at ICRC.  Thank you to all volunteers who signed up to help out with this event.

 Immanuel Community Resource Closet Currently Needs: shampoo, conditioner, dish soap, and men and women’s shaving cream. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

April Calling Team: Please call Sue F or Carrie B with any special concerns or requests.

April Mission of the Month: Immanuel Community Resource Closet. Immanuel  partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need. Please place donations in the baskets provided outside of the sanctuary, or you may make a monetary donation by placing it in one of the offering plates. Please write “Personal Needs” on your check or envelope.

Homeless Angels: The staff at Homeless Angels work hard to place families in forever homes.  When the families leave the shelter for their new homes, they have been giving a handmade quilt from other charities. We would like to start making twin size quilts for the children.  It will be a big job because some families have many children, so what we are asking of you is your time and talents to help us sew quilt pieces together. This can be done at your home, in your own time.  We will then put them together and tie them here at the church.  Please call Vivienne M, or Carol C, if you are interested in sewing pieces together.  We will let you know at a later date when we will be tying and putting them together. 

CONNECT this Wednesday, April 27: Dinner is served in the Family Life Center at 5:30pm.  We will be having pizza, salad, and dessert.  The CONNECT Kids meet after dinner at 6:15. This week they will learn about how God used clay and how we use clay. It might be a messy night! You won't want to miss this adventure!

Rummage Sale Donations:  Due to limited storage space, we are asking that all donations for the rummage sale be delivered to the Family Life Center (Gym) on Friday, May 6th, between the hours of 12-6pm. Please see the bulletin insert for a list of items that we can and cannot accept.

Youth Group Rummage Sale Fundraiser, Saturday May 7th from 10am-2pm: Come do a little shopping here in our Family Life Center and find some hidden treasures! The profits from this sale will help support our youth group activities and summer mission trips.

Nominees for Consistory: One new Elder and two new Deacons will be chosen during the Congregational Meeting after the service on Sunday, June 12. Bruce T and Janet V have been nominated for the Elders. Kerri M, Fred H, and Jessi F have been nominated for the Deacons.

CONNECT WEDNESDAYS

We begin with a meal that the whole family can participate in at 5:30 pm.

 CONNECT Kids

Children Ages 3 yrs.-5th Grade

Meet after dinner at 6:15 pm., to learn about Jesus in a fun and safe environment. They will enjoy singing, Bible, stories, arts and crafts, games, and more.

Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group

(6th- 12th grade, Sept- May)

5:30- 8pm. For more information, please contact Joey S. at jrsouth16@yahoo.com.

Life Groups

We have several Life Group options for adults. Our Life Groups get together to grow in their faith, pray together, serve together, and support one another. If you are interested in joining a Life Group, please email Rick H at rick4944@live.com.

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,

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

Kathy G, Roland H, Lon H, Barb K, Wayne K,

Marcia N, Wayne S, and Sandi S

 If you are in need of meals, or if you are willing to provide meals when needed,

please contact Kerri M.

Save the Dates

5/02- Spiritual Growth Meeting, 6:30 pm.

5/03- Consistory Meeting, 6:30 pm.

5/04- CONNECT, 5:30 pm. 

5/04- Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group, 5:30 pm.

5/04- Fellowship Team Meeting, 6:30 pm.

5/06- Rummage Sale Donations, 12-6 pm.

5/07- Rummage Sale, 10 am- 2 pm.

5/08- Communion Worship, 10 am

5/10- Men’s Study, 7 pm.

April 17, 2022 Easter Sunday

We continue our series through the Gospel of Mark with the focus that as we discover more about Jesus, we discover more about the life that He calls us to live.

This morning Jesus invites us to see in

Mark 16:1-8, how central the cross is to who He is, and the life that He calls us to live in Him.

Today’s Worship

Crown Him with Many Crowns

 He Reigns

How Great Thou Art/How Great is Our God

Jesus Paid it All

 Today’s Message

“A Startling New Beginning”

Mark 16:1-8

 Cardboard Testimonies

Graves into Gardens

 Overcome

 Christ the Lord Is Risen Today 

Giving

To support the ongoing ministry of Immanuel, please place your offering in one of the offering plates at the front of the sanctuary.  You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

Local  Needs:

Volunteers Needed Tuesday, 4/26, from 4-7 pm.:  The Greater Lansing Food Bank is hosting a Mobile Food Bank here at ICRC and would like at least 25 volunteers to help out.  If you are able, please sign up on the bulletin board outside of the sanctuary.

Immanuel Community Resource Closet Currently Needs: shampoo, conditioner, bleach, and men’s and women’s deodorant. Please place donations in the baskets provided underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

April Calling Team: Please call Sue F or Carrie B with any special concerns or requests.

April Mission of the Month: Immanuel Community Resource Closet. Immanuel  partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need. Please place donations in the baskets provided outside of the sanctuary, or you may make a monetary donation by placing it in one of the offering plates. Please write “Personal Needs” on your check or envelope.

God Dreams Meeting:  Team leaders and staff, please join us in the choir room this Thursday, April 19, at 6:30 pm., for our 90-Day Goals God Dream’s meeting.

Part of Our God Dreams Vision is to be a Praying Church: Please consider joining the Prayer team on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month.  We meet here at Immanuel, in the choir room, at 6:30  pm.

CONNECT Next Wednesday, April 20:

Dinner is served in the Family Life Center at 5:30pm.  Afterwards, the kids will learn what a missionary is, and they will enjoy making ice cream.

All Purpose Cleaner Drive Sunday, April 24: We need your help replenishing our supply of All-Purpose cleaners for the community.  If you are able to, please bring in an All-Purpose Cleaner (ex: Lysol, Fabuloso, Spic n Span, Mr. Clean, or an All-Purpose Spray) on this date, to donate to the Personal Needs Closet. 

Youth Group Rummage Sale Fundraiser, Saturday May 7th from 10am-2pm:  Due to limited storage space, we are asking that all donations for the sale be delivered to the Family Life Center (Gym) on Friday, May 6th ,from 12-6pm.

Nominees for Consistory: One new Elder and two new Deacons will be chosen during the Congregational Meeting after the service on Sunday, June 12.  Bruce Ter Haar and Janet Van Wieren have been nominated for the Elders.  Kerri Miller, Fred Hannula, and Jessi Fritzler have been nominated for the Deacons. 

Homeless Angels: The staff at Homeless Angels work hard to place families in forever homes.  When the families leave the shelter for their new homes, they have been giving a handmade quilt from other charities. We would like to start making twin size quilts for the children.  It will be a big job because some families have many children, so what we are asking of you is your time and talents to help us sew quilt pieces together. This can be done at your home, in your own time.  We will then put them together and tie them here at the church.  Please call Vivienne Merriott at 517-388-0647, or Carol Carlson at 517 886-1027, if you are interested in sewing pieces together.  We will let you know at a later date when we will be tying and putting them together. 

CONNECT WEDNESDAYS

We begin with a meal that the whole family can participate in at 5:30 pm.

 CONNECT Kids

Children Ages 3 yrs.-5th Grade

join together after dinner to learn about Jesus in a fun and safe environment. They enjoy singing, Bible, stories, arts and crafts, games, and more.

Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group

(6th- 12th grade, Sept- May)

5:30- 8pm. For more information, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com.

Life Groups

We have several Life Group options for adults. Our Life Groups get together to grow in their faith, pray together, serve together, and support one another. If you are interested in joining a Life Group, please email Rick H.

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

Sara E-A (Pregnancy), Mark B, June B, John B,

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

Kathy G, Roland H, Lon H, Barb K, Wayne K,

Marcia N, Wayne S, and Sandi S

 If you are in need of meals, or if you are willing to provide meals when needed,

please contact Kerri M.

Save the Dates

4/26- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm.

4/26- Mobile Food Bank, 4-7 pm.

4/27- CONNECT, 5:30 pm. 

4/27- Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group, 5:30 pm.

4/28- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:30 pm.

5/02- Spiritual Growth Meeting, 6:30 pm.

5/03- Consistory Meeting, 6:30 pm.

5/04- CONNECT, 5:30 pm. 

5/04- Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group, 5:30 pm.

5/04- Fellowship Team Meeting, 6:30 pm.

April 14, 2022 Maundy Thursday

Tonight, as we hear from God's Word and celebrate Communion together we are reminded of how our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ humbled Himself to serve us and save us on the cross. As the Apostle Paul tells us of Christ in Philippians 2:7-8, "He made Himself nothing," and became obedient to the point of death on the cross.

 On this Thursday night before the cross, traditionally called Maundy Thursday, we reflect on what Christ has done for us and how He calls us to witness to the good news of His redeeming work

The Approach to God

What Wondrous Love Is This

 Let Us Break Bread Together

Nothing but the Blood

 Message:  “Love and Betrayal”

 Celebrate the Lord’s Supper

Responsive Communion Thanksgiving

  *Benediction                   

Dismiss Quietly

Mark 14:12-52 NIV

The Last Supper

 12 On the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread, when it was customary to sacrifice the Passover lamb, Jesus’ disciples asked him, “Where do you want us to go and make preparations for you to eat the Passover?”

13 So he sent two of his disciples, telling them, “Go into the city, and a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him. 14 Say to the owner of the house he enters, ‘The Teacher asks: Where is my guest room, where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?’ 15 He will show you a large room upstairs, furnished, and ready. Make preparations for us there.”

16 The disciples left, went into the city, and found things just as Jesus had told them. So, they prepared the Passover.

17 When evening came, Jesus arrived with the Twelve. 18 While they were reclining at the table eating, he said, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me—one who is eating with me.”

19 They were saddened, and one by one they said to him, “Surely you don’t mean me?”

20 “It is one of the Twelve,” he replied, “one who dips bread into the bowl with me. 21 The Son of Man will go just as it is written about him. But woe to that man who betrays the Son of Man! It would be better for him if he had not been born.”

22 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take it; this is my body.”

23 Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and they all drank from it.

24 “This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many,” he said to them. 25 “Truly I tell you; I will not drink again from the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God.”

26 When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

 Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial

 27 “You will all fall away,” Jesus told them, “for it is written:

“‘I will strike the shepherd,
    and the sheep will be scattered.

28 But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.”

29 Peter declared, “Even if all fall away, I will not.”

30 “Truly I tell you,” Jesus answered, “today—yes, tonight—before the rooster crows twice you yourself will disown me three times.”

31 But Peter insisted emphatically, “Even if I have to die with you, I will never disown you.” And all the others said the same.

 Gethsemane

 32 They went to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” 33 He took Peter, James, and John along with him, and he began to be deeply distressed and troubled. 34 “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death,” he said to them. “Stay here and keep watch.”

35 Going a little farther, he fell to the ground and prayed that if possible the hour might pass from him. 36 “Abba, Father,” he said, “everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.”

37 Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. “Simon,” he said to Peter, “are you asleep? Couldn’t you keep watch for one hour? 38 Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

39 Once more he went away and prayed the same thing. 40 When he came back, he again found them sleeping, because their eyes were heavy. They did not know what to say to him.

41 Returning the third time, he said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Enough! The hour has come. Look, the Son of Man is delivered into the hands of sinners. 42 Rise! Let us go! Here comes my betrayer!”

Jesus Arrested

43 Just as he was speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, appeared. With him was a crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests, the teachers of the law, and the elders.

44 Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The one I kiss is the man; arrest him and lead him away under guard.” 45 Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, “Rabbi!” and kissed him. 46 The men seized Jesus and arrested him. 47 Then one of those standing near drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.

48 “Am I leading a rebellion,” said Jesus, “that you have come out with swords and clubs to capture me? 49 Every day I was with you, teaching in the temple courts, and you did not arrest me. But the Scriptures must be fulfilled.” 50 Then everyone deserted him and fled.

51 A young man, wearing nothing but a linen garment, was following Jesus. When they seized him, 52 he fled naked, leaving his garment behind.

April 10, 2022

We continue our series through the Gospel of Mark with the focus that as we discover more about Jesus, we discover more about the life that He calls us to live.

 This morning Jesus invites us to see in

Mark 10:46-52, how central the cross is to who He is, and the life that He calls us to live in Him.

Today’s Worship

The Palms

 O Praise Him

Blessed Be

In Christ Alone

 Solo

 Today’s Message

“A Clear Picture”

Mark 10:46-52

 Hosanna

 Ride On, King Jesus

Giving

To support the ongoing ministry of Immanuel, please place your offering in one of the offering plates at the front of the sanctuary.  You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

 Local  Needs:

Volunteers Needed Tuesday, 4/26, from 4-7 pm.:  The Greater Lansing Food Bank is hosting a Mobile Food Bank here at ICRC and would like at least 25 volunteers to help out.  If you are able, please sign up on the bulletin board outside of the sanctuary.

 Immanuel Community Resource Closet: This ongoing ministry needs your support.  Currently we need shampoo, conditioner, all-purpose cleaner, and men’s and women’s deodorant. Please place donations in the baskets provided underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

April Calling Team: Please call Sue F or Carrie B with any special concerns or requests.

April Mission of the Month: Immanuel Community Resource Closet. Immanuel partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need. Please place donations in the baskets provided underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, or to make a monetary donation, please place your check in one of the offering plates with “Personal Needs” written in the memo line.

Please Come to the Family Life Center After the Service today: To help fill Easter eggs with candy, and to enjoy an enhanced coffee hour provided by the Fellowship team.

Community Easter Egg Hunt this Wednesday, April 13, During CONNECT: Dinner will be served outside, at 5:30 pm. The Easter egg hunt will follow at 6:00 pm, and then there will be fun activities for the kids afterwards! The Easter Bunny will also be here, so please share this exciting news with your friends and family and we look forward to seeing you here!

Maundy Thursday Service: Please join us this Thursday, April 14, at 7:00 pm., for a special service reflecting on the great sacrifice of Jesus and His commandment for us to love and serve others.

Easter Lilies: We have 10 Easter lilies left to purchase in memory of or in celebration of somebody special. The cost is $16. The sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board just outside of the sanctuary. Please place your payment in one of the offering plates at the front of the sanctuary with “Easter Flowers” written on it. Your special person’s name will be shared in the bulletin on Easter Sunday.

All Purpose Cleaner Drive: On Sunday, April 24, we would like to collect donations of All Purpose Cleaners only for the Personal Needs Closet.  The reason being is that these items are limited as to how much one person can buy in the stores at this time, so if we can get everybody to come together and bring at least one, then we can quickly replenish our supply for the community. Thank you in advance for your help.

Announcements: If you have an announcement that you would like in the Sunday bulletin, please let Stacia know by the Tuesday before. If you have an announcement that you would like to make during the service, please let Pastor Matt know by the Thursday before. If you have a social media announcement, please contact Joey South.

Marcia Jackson is Ready to Pray for You Today: If you are in need of prayer, please come to the back of the sanctuary during dismissal time. You may also submit a prayer request by filling out the back of one of the connection cards located in the pews and placing it in the Prayer Box at the front of the sanctuary.

CONNECT WEDNESDAYS

We begin with a meal that the whole family can participate in at 5:30 pm.

 CONNECT Kids

Children Ages 3 yrs.-5th Grade

join together after dinner to learn about Jesus in a fun and safe environment. They enjoy singing, Bible, stories, arts and crafts, games, and more.

Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group

(6th- 12th grade, Sept- May)

5:30- 8pm. For more information, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com.

Life Groups

We have several Life Group options for adults. Our Life Groups get together to grow in their faith, pray together, serve together, and support one another. If you are interested in joining a Life Group, please email Rick H.

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

Sara E-A (Pregnancy), Mark B, June B, John B,

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

Kathy G, Roland H, Lon H, Barb K, Wayne K,

Marcia N, Wayne S, and Sandi S

 If you are in need of meals, or if you are willing to provide meals when needed,

please contact Kerri M.

Save the Dates

4/19- Team Leaders & Staff 90 Day Goals/ God Dreams Meeting, 6:30 pm.

4/20- CONNECT, 5:30 pm. 

4/20- Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group                                            

4/24- All-Purpose Cleaner Drive                      

4/26- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm.

4/26- Mobile Food Bank, 4-7 pm.

4/27- CONNECT, 5:30 pm.