Sunday June 30, 2024

Thank you for joining us at Immanuel Community Reformed Church today where our mission is, “Going into our community, imitating Christ, by feeding body and soul.

Please welcome Traci Parker this morning who will be giving the message from Mark 4:35-41, teaching us to “Be Still.”

Pastor Traci Parker has been ministering in the Grand Rapids area for over 10 years. She is the former pastor of the Woodland Drive-In RCA Church in Grand Rapids, and she currently works as the associate pastor of Hudsonville UCC.

Traci loves to pray. She and her family spend a lot of time outside. Her husband John grew up at Lansing FBC and knows some of you well. Pastor Traci and John have 4 grown children, the youngest is currently in the marching band at MSU. 

Today’s Worship

Everywhere That I Go

Above Al

It Is Well (With My Soul) 

Scripture

Mark 4:35-41

Message

"Be Still." 

Those Who Trust

ANNOUNCEMENTS

June Mission of the Month: Family Life Radio (99.9 FM), Smile FM (88.1), and Shine FM (95.3). These are 3 Christian music stations in Lansing, MI, that connect your heart to God’s and encourage your walk with Him. Contributions to this mission will be split equally between them.

Thank you: Thank you for all of the cards, thoughts, and prayers after the passing of my dad. Your support has been a great source of comfort to our family and is greatly appreciated. ~ Mike J

The July - Sept Greeter Schedule has been posted in the Family Life Center: There are many openings available. Thanks to everyone who has participated in the program, we are always happy to have new faces at the door, and at the top of the stairs.  You may sign up as a couple or a single.  If you have any questions, please contact Sheryl P. via phone, email or text.

16th Annual Community Basketball Camp, July 8-11 : 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 will be 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. There will also be forms available to fill out when the campers arrive.

On Thursday, July 11, the Last Day of Basketball Camp: There will be a celebration in the parking lot, and an Adults vs. Kids basketball game, so come on out

and eat, meet some new families, and watch some basketball!

Basketball Camp Volunteers Needed:

There are still opportunities to serve at this camp. We need help with:

 ·         Clean-up After Dinner- 7:30 pm.

·         Working with the Kids- 5:00-8:30 pm. This does not require coaching skills, just a heart for the game, and a willingness to help the kids follow the coaches directions and stay focused.

Please sign up to volunteer by visiting our website at www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the “Bulletin Board” tab, or you may sign up in the Church Center App. Please indicate what days you are available to help when signing up.

Mobile Food Bank: We will host another Mobile Food Bank here in the parking lot on Tuesday, July 16, from 4-6 pm. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website, or in the Church Center App.

Giving:

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

Local Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of women’s shampoo and conditioner, men’s and women’s deodorant, and toothpaste. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

 Bible Donations:

We are collecting new or gently used bibles to pass out during Basketball Camp. If you have bibles to donate, please place them in the box under the mailboxes, just outside of the sanctuary, or you may bring them to the church office.

Calling Team Assignments:

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

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Harold S

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Jessi F

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

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

 Friends with Health Concerns

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

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

If you are in need of meals or if you would like to help prepare meals, please contact.

Kerri M.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

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

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

Save the Dates:

7/8-7/11- 16th Annual Community Basketball Camp, 5-8:30 pm

7/09- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

7/09- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

7/14- Worship/ Communion, 10:00am

7/16- Mobile Food Bank, 4-6 pm

7/18- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:00 pm

7/21- Ice Cream Sundaes after church, 11:15am

7/23- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

7/23- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

8/6- Deacon’s Meeting, 6:00 pm

8/6- Elder’s Meeting, 6:30 pm

8/6- Consistory Meeting, 7:30 pm

8/9-8/10- Jr. High Youth Group Backyard Mission Trip.

Sunday, June 23, 2024

As we read through the Minor Prophets this summer, we will see that the main problem they are plagued with is the problem of identity amnesia. They forget who they are as God's people, and where they are in God's promised land. In short, they lose the plot to the story. They forget who they are and where they are in God's Story, and as a result, they turn to two common forms of sin: idolatry and injustice. They worship the wrong things, they wrong others, and in all of this, they betray God's covenant. Yet, God's faithfulness perseveres and calls them back to be the people He has called them to be.

In this series we will explore how God's redemptive story continues despite the corruption of our sin and the chaos of our world.

Today’s Worship

Power of Your Love

Your Name

Build My Life

Scripture

Amos 5:18-27

Message

"Let Justice Roll."

It Was Finished Upon That Cross

ANNOUNCEMENTS

June Mission of the Month: Family Life Radio (99.9 FM), Smile FM (88.1), and Shine FM (95.3). These are 3 Christian music stations in Lansing, MI, that connect your heart to God’s and encourage your walk with Him. Contributions to this mission will be split equally between them.

The July - Sept Greeter Schedule has been posted in the Family Life Center: There are many openings available. Thanks to everyone who has participated in the program, we are always happy to have new faces at the door, and at the top of the stairs.  You may sign up as a couple or a single.  If you have any questions, please contact Sheryl P. via phone, email or text.

Mobile Food Bank: We will host another Mobile Food Bank here in the parking lot on Tuesday, July 16, from 4-6 pm. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website, or in the Church Center App.

16th Annual Community Basketball Camp, July 8-11 : 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 will be 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. There will also be forms available to fill out when the campers arrive.

On Thursday, July 11, the Last Day of Basketball Camp: There will be a celebration in the parking lot, and an Adults vs. Kids basketball game, so come on out and eat, meet some new families, and watch some basketball!

Basketball Camp Volunteers Needed: There are several opportunities to serve at this camp. We will need help with:

·         Dinner Prep- 5:30-6:30 pm.

·         Serving dinner- 6:30-7:30 pm

·         Clean-up After Dinner- 7:30 pm.

·         Help Coaching Kids- 5:00-8:30 pm. This does not require coaching skills, just a heart for the game, and a willingness to help the kids follow the coaches directions and stay focused.

 Please sign up to volunteer by visiting our website at www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the “Bulletin Board” tab, or you may sign up in the Church Center App. Please indicate what days you are available to help when signing up.

Bible Donations: We are collecting new or gently used bibles to pass out during Basketball Camp. If you have bibles to donate, please place them in the box under the mailboxes, just outside of the sanctuary, or you may bring them to the church office.

Giving:

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

Local Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of women’s shampoo and conditioner, men’s and women’s deodorant, and toothpaste. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

Calling Team Assignments:

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

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Harold S

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Jessi F

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

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

 Friends with Health Concerns

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

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

If you are in need of meals or if you would like to help prepare meals, please contact.

Kerri M.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

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

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

Save the Dates:

7/8-7/11- 16th Annual Community Basketball Camp, 5-8:30 pm

7/09- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

7/09- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

7/14- Worship/ Communion, 10:00am

7/16- Mobile Food Bank, 4-6 pm

7/18- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:00 pm

7/21- Volunteer Appreciation, Ice Cream Sundaes after church, 11:15am

7/23- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

7/23- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

8/6- Deacon’s Meeting, 6:00 pm

8/6- Elder’s Meeting, 6:30 pm

8/6- Consistory Meeting, 7:30 pm

8/9-8/10- Jr. High Youth Group Backyard Mission Trip.

Sunday, June 16, 2024

As we read through the Minor Prophets this summer, we will see that the main problem they are plagued with is the problem of identity amnesia. They forget who they are as God's people, and where they are in God's promised land. In short, they lose the plot to the story. They forget who they are and where they are in God's Story, and as a result, they turn to two common forms of sin: idolatry and injustice. They worship the wrong things, they wrong others, and in all of this, they betray God's covenant. Yet, God's faithfulness perseveres and calls them back to be the people He has called them to be.

In this series we will explore how God's redemptive story continues despite the corruption of our sin and the chaos of our world.

Today’s Worship

Everlasting God

Holy Forever 

Baptism- Daniella S

 Rescue

Scripture

Habakkuk 2:2-5

Message

"Questioning Faith" 

Overcome

ANNOUNCEMENTS

June Mission of the Month: Family Life Radio (99.9 FM), Smile FM (88.1), and Shine FM (95.3). These are 3 Christian music stations in Lansing, MI, that connect your heart to God’s and encourage your walk with Him. Contributions to this mission will be split equally between them.

New Elder and Deacon: Bruce T was chosen to be the new elder and Nate E was chosen to be deacon during the congregational meeting last Sunday.  Please keep them both in your prayers as they prepare to faithfully serve here at Immanuel. 

Mobile Food Bank: We will host another Mobile Food Bank here in the parking lot on Tuesday, July 16, from 4-6 pm. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website, or in the Church Center App.

16th Annual Community Basketball Camp, July 8-11 : 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 will be 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. There will also be forms available to fill out when the campers arrive.

On Thursday, July 11, the Last Day of Basketball Camp: There will be a celebration in the parking lot with food, a bounce house, and the Kona Ice truck! We encourage all of you to come and eat, meet some new families, and watch some basketball.

We will also have an Adults vs. Kids basketball game that evening, so adults, if you are able to play, please come ready with your basketball shoes on!

Basketball Camp Volunteers Needed: There are several opportunities to serve at this camp. We will need help with:

Dinner Prep- 5:30-6:30 pm.

Serving dinner- 6:30-7:30 pm

Clean-up After Dinner- 7:30 pm.

Help Coaching Kids- 5:00-8:30 pm. This does not require coaching skills, just a heart for the game, and a willingness to help the kids follow the coaches directions and stay focused.

Please sign up to volunteer by visiting our website at www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the “Bulletin Board” tab. You may also sign up in the Church Center App. Please indicate what days you are available to help when signing up.

Giving:

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

Local Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of women’s shaving cream, tampons, men’s deodorant, and bleach. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

 Bible Donations:

We are collecting new or gently used bibles to pass out during Basketball Camp. If you have bibles to donate, please place them in the box under the mailboxes, just outside of the sanctuary.

 

Calling Team Assignments:

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

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Harold S

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Jessi F

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

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

 Friends with Health Concerns

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

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

If you are in need of meals or if you would like to help prepare meals, please contact.

Kerri M.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

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

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

Save the Dates:

6/25- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

6/25- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

7/8-7/11- 16th Annual Community Basketball Camp, 5-8:30 pm

7/09- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

7/09- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

7/14- Worship/ Communion, 10:00am

7/16- Mobile Food Bank, 4-6 pm

7/18- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:00 pm

7/21- Volunteer Appreciation, Ice Cream Sundaes after church, 11:15am

7/23- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

7/23- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

8/6- Deacon’s Meeting, 6:00 pm

8/6- Elder’s Meeting, 6:30 pm

8/6- Consistory Meeting, 7:30 pm

8/9-8/10- Jr. High Youth Group Backyard Mission Trip.

Sunday, June 9, 2024

Amnesia is a serious medical condition involving significant memory loss. It is a disorienting and disheartening condition that causes confusion and forgetfulness. Amnesia can cause a person to forget who they are and where they are.

As we read through the Minor Prophets this summer, we will see that the main problem they are plagued with is the problem of identity amnesia. They forget who they are as God's people, and where they are in God's promised land. In short, they lose the plot to the story. They forget who they are and where they are in God's Story, and as a result, they turn to two common forms of sin: idolatry and injustice. They worship the wrong things, they wrong others, and in all of this, they betray God's covenant. Yet, God's faithfulness perseveres and calls them back to be the people He has called them to be.

In this series we will explore how God's redemptive story continues despite the corruption of our sin and the chaos of our world.

Today’s Worship

Not to Us

Lord I Need You 

Good Good Father

Scripture

Joel 2:12-32

Message

"True Repentance, New Life." 

Life of Praise

June Mission of the Month: Family Life Radio (99.9 FM), Smile FM (88.1), and Shine FM (95.3). These are 3 Christian music stations in Lansing, MI, that connect your heart to God’s and encourage your walk with Him. Contributions to this mission will be split equally between them.

Congregational Meeting: Our annual Congregational meeting will be held after the service today.  On the agenda will be a proposed budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year, and the selection of one new elder, and one new deacon. Joe Chahine and Bruce Ter Haar have been nominated for Elder. David Boruta and Nate Erber have been nominated for Deacon.

Mobile Food Bank: We will host another Mobile Food Bank here on Tuesday, July 16, from 4-6 pm. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

16th Annual Community Basketball Camp, July 8-11 : 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 will be 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: There are several opportunities to serve at this camp. We will need help with:

·         Registrations- 4:30-5:30 pm

·         Dinner Prep- 5:30-6:30 pm.

·         Serving dinner- 6:30-7:30 pm

·         Clean-up After Dinner- 7:30 pm.

·         Help with the kids- 5:00-8:30 pm.

Please sign up to volunteer by visiting our website at www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the “Bulletin Board” tab. You may also sign up in the Church Center App. Please indicate what days you are available to help when signing up.

 Giving: 

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

Local Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of women’s shaving cream, laundry soap, and bleach. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

 Calling Team Assignments:

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

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Harold S

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Jessi F

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

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

 Friends with Health Concerns

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

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

If you are in need of meals or if you would like to help prepare meals, please contact.

Kerri M.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

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

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

Save the Dates:

6/20- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:00 pm

6/25- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

6/25- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

7/8-7/11- 16th Annual Community Basketball Camp, 5-8:30 pm

7/09- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

7/09- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

7/14- Worship/ Communion, 10:00am

7/16- Mobile Food Bank, 4-6 pm

7/23- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

7/23- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

Sunday, June 2, 2024

Amnesia is a serious medical condition involving significant memory loss. It is a disorienting and disheartening condition that causes confusion and forgetfulness. Amnesia can cause a person to forget who they are and where they are.

As we read through the Minor Prophets this summer, we will see that the main problem they are plagued with is the problem of identity amnesia. They forget who they are as God's people, and where they are in God's promised land. In short, they lose the plot to the story. They forget who they are and where they are in God's Story, and as a result, they turn to two common forms of sin: idolatry and injustice. They worship the wrong things, they wrong others, and in all of this, they betray God's covenant. Yet, God's faithfulness perseveres and calls them back to be the people He has called them to be.

In this series we will explore how God's redemptive story continues despite the corruption of our sin and the chaos of our world.

Today’s Worship

Bigger Table

Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing

How He Loves

Scripture

Hosea 3:1-5

Message

"A Not So Beautiful, Beautiful Love Story." 

Because of Your Love 

Chicquita Cargor- St. Vincent Catholic Charities

ANNOUNCEMENTS

June Mission of the Month: Family Life Radio (99.9 FM), Smile FM (88.1), and Shine FM (95.3). These are 3 Christian music stations in Lansing, MI, that connect your heart to God’s and encourage your walk with Him. Contributions to this mission will be split equally between them.

Congregational Meeting: Our annual Congregational meeting will be held after the service next Sunday, June 9th.  On the agenda will be a proposed budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year, and the selection of one new elder, and one new deacon. Joe C and Bruce T have been nominated for Elder. David B and Nate E have been nominated for Deacon.

Christian Services Love Clothing Center is in Need of Used Jeans for Girls and Boys Sizes 5-16: We provide each child with 2 pair of new and 2 pair of used pants and, while we purchase new clothing, we rely on donations for all used items.  We have a good supply of used adult jeans for older teens but are very low on children's sizes.  If you are garage sale-ing please keep an eye out.  I will put a box under the mailboxes this summer for donations.  Thank you, Sheryl P.

Mobile Food Bank: We will host another Mobile Food Bank here on Tuesday, July 16, from 4-6 pm. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

16th Annual Community Basketball Camp, July 8-11 : 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 will be 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: There are several opportunities to serve at this camp. We will need help with:

·         Registrations- 4:30-5:30 pm

·         Dinner Prep- 5:30-6:30 pm.

·         Serving dinner- 6:30-7:30 pm

·         Clean-up After Dinner- 7:30 pm.

·         Help with the kids- 5:00-8:30 pm. 

Please sign up to volunteer by visiting our website at www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the “Bulletin Board” tab. You may also sign up in the Church Center App. Please indicate what days you are available to help (Monday-Thursday) when signing up.

Giving: 

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

Local Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of women’s shaving cream, laundry soap, and bleach. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

 Calling Team Assignments:

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

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Harold S

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Jessi F

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

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

 Friends with Health Concerns

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

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

If you are in need of meals or if you would like to help prepare meals, please contact.

Kerri M.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

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

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

Save the Dates:

6/11- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

6/11- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

6/12- Quilting, 2:30 pm

6/12- Children’s Ministry Team Meeting, 5:30 pm

6/16- Father’s Day

6/20- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:00 pm

6/25- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

6/25- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

7/8-7/11- 16th Annual Community Basketball Camp, 5-8:30 pm

7/09- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

7/09- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

7/14- Worship/ Communion, 10:00am

7/16- Mobile Food Bank, 4-6 pm

7/23- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

7/23- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

Sunday, May 26, 2024

"Are your ears awake? Listen. Listen to the Wind Words, the Spirit blowing through the churches." Revelation 2:7 The Message Translation.

As we saw in our previous series through Revelation, Revelation was not written to predict how the world will one day end, but to strengthen Christians to endure in faithfulness to Christ’s mission in the midst of uncertain and threatening times. Having seen this throughout the book of Revelation, we now turn our attention to the messages Jesus gives the 7 churches the letter was originally written to. These words may not have been originally written to us, but we will see they were certainly written for us as we learn from the messages Jesus gives them. In this series we will seek to listen to and learn from Jesus’ words of commendation, confrontation, and exhortation as we seek to learn what the church looks like when the wind of the Spirit blows through.

Today’s Worship

Glorious Day (Living He Loved Me

How Great Thou Art 

Revelation Song

Scripture

Revelation 3:14-22

Message 

“Are You Hot or Cold?”

Graves Into Gardens

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

Mobile Food Bank: We will host another Mobile Food Bank here this Saturday, June 1, from 9-11 am. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Congregational Meeting: Our annual Congregational meeting will be held after the service, on Sunday, June 9th.  On the agenda will be a proposed budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year, and the selection of one new elder, and one new deacon. Joe C and Bruce T have been nominated for Elder. David B and Nate E have been nominated for Deacon.

Christian Services Love Clothing Center is in Need of Used Jeans for Girls and Boys Sizes 5-16: We provide each child with 2 pair of new and 2 pair of used pants and, while we purchase new clothing, we rely on donations for all used items.  We have a good supply of used adult jeans for older teens but are very low on children's sizes.  If you are garage sale-ing please keep an eye out.  I will put a box under the mailboxes this summer for donations.  Thank you, Sheryl Page.

Children & Worship: There will be no Children & Worship on Sunday, June 2nd, or on Sunday, June 9th. There are activity bags and snacks for the kids at the back of the sanctuary.

Giving: 

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

Local Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of dish soap, bar soap, bleach, and sanitary pads. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

 Calling Team Assignments:

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

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Harold S

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Jessi F

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

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

 Friends with Health Concerns

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

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

If you are in need of meals or if you would like to help prepare meals, please contact.

Kerri M.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

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

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

Save the Dates:

6/04- Deacon’s Meeting, 6:00 pm

6/04- Elder’s Meeting, 6:30 pm

6/04- Consistory Meeting, 7:30 pm

6/09- No Children & Worship

6/09- Congregational Meeting1130am

6/11- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

6/11- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

6/12- Quilting, 2:30 pm

6/12- Children’s Ministry Team Meeting, 5:30 pm

6/16- Father’s Day

6/20- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:00 pm

6/25- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

6/25- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

7/8-7/11- 16th Annual Community Basketball Camp, 5-8:30 pm

Sunday, May 19, 2024

"Are your ears awake? Listen. Listen to the Wind Words, the Spirit blowing through the churches." Revelation 2:7 The Message Translation.

As we saw in our previous series through Revelation, Revelation was not written to predict how the world will one day end, but to strengthen Christians to endure in faithfulness to Christ’s mission in the midst of uncertain and threatening times. Having seen this throughout the book of Revelation, we now turn our attention to the messages Jesus gives the 7 churches the letter was originally written to. These words may not have been originally written to us, but we will see they were certainly written for us as we learn from the messages Jesus gives them. In this series we will seek to listen to and learn from Jesus’ words of commendation, confrontation, and exhortation as we seek to learn what the church looks like when the wind of the Spirit blows through.

Today’s Worship

Heart of Worship

Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me

10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord) 

Scripture

Revelation 3:7-13

Message

“The Kingdom’s Front Door” 

Lord's Prayer (It's Yours)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

Corps of Dreaming: After the service today, in the Family Life Center, we will present the core identity and values we have discerned as a team and then engage in the process of a listening session together. Following a presentation of the Corps’ proposal you all will be invited to offer your input in small groups of 5-6 people. We want to stress that what we will present is not final, but a presentation of what we have discerned. We would like the community of Immanuel’s input as we continue to discern how God has uniquely gifted and called us as a church. We are planning to be done by noon.

Lastly, we invite everyone to join with the Corps of Dreaming in pausing every day at noon over the next month to pray for this time of discernment.

Mobile Food Bank: We will host another Mobile Food Bank here on Saturday, June 1, from 9-11 am. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Congregational Meeting: Sunday, June 9th, immediately after the service. On the agenda will be a proposed budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year, and the selection of one new deacon, and one new elder.

Thank You for Continuing to Support the Missions of the Month with Your Offerings: For the first six months of the Fiscal Year (9/1/23-8/31/24), as a congregation, we have supported the Greater Lansing Food Bank, Five Supported Missionaries, Angel Tree, Lansing City Rescue Mission, Personal Needs Closet, and Compassion International for a total of $10,248.93.

Christian Services Love Clothing Center is in Need of Used Jeans for Girls and Boys Sizes 5-16: We provide each child with 2 pair of new and 2 pair of used pants and, while we purchase new clothing, we rely on donations for all used items.  We have a good supply of used adult jeans for older teens but are very low on children's sizes.  If you are garage sale-ing please keep an eye out.  I will put a box under the mailboxes this summer for donations.  Thank you, Sheryl Page.

Giving: 

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

Local Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of dish soap, bar soap, bleach, and sanitary pads. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

 Calling Team Assignments:

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

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Harold S

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Jessi F

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

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

 Friends with Health Concerns

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

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

If you are in need of meals or if you would like to help prepare meals, please contact.

Kerri M.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

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

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

Save the Dates:

5/28- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

5/28- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

6/01- Mobile Food Bank, 9-11 am

6/02- No Children & Worship

6/02- Chiquita C. Visits from St. Vincent Catholic Charities (Foster Care Awareness), 11:15 am

6/04- Deacon’s Meeting, 6:00 pm

6/04- Elder’s Meeting, 6:30 pm

6/04- Consistory Meeting, 7:30 pm

6/09- No Children & Worship

6/09- Congregational Meeting1130am

6/11- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

6/11- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

6/12- Quilting, 2:30 pm

6/12- Children’s Ministry Team Meeting, 5:30 pm

Sunday, May 12, 2024

"Are your ears awake? Listen. Listen to the Wind Words, the Spirit blowing through the churches." Revelation 2:7 The Message Translation.

As we saw in our previous series through Revelation, Revelation was not written to predict how the world will one day end, but to strengthen Christians to endure in faithfulness to Christ’s mission in the midst of uncertain and threatening times. Having seen this throughout the book of Revelation, we now turn our attention to the messages Jesus gives the 7 churches the letter was originally written to. These words may not have been originally written to us, but we will see they were certainly written for us as we learn from the messages Jesus gives them. In this series we will seek to listen to and learn from Jesus’ words of commendation, confrontation, and exhortation as we seek to learn what the church looks like when the wind of the Spirit blows through.

Today’s Worship

Sing, Sing, Sing

Holy Forever

Thy Word

Scripture

Revelation 3:1-6; 14-22

Message

“Alive but Dead.”

Communion 

Your Grace is Enough

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

Corps of Dreaming: Next Sunday, after the service, in the Family Life Center, we will present the core identity and values we have discerned as a team and then engage in the process of a listening session together. Following a presentation of the Corps’ proposal you all will be invited to offer your input in small groups of 5-6 people. We want to stress that what we will present is not final, but a presentation of what we have discerned. We would like the community of Immanuel’s input as we continue to discern how God has uniquely gifted and called us as a church. We are planning to be done by noon.

Lastly, we invite everyone to join with the Corps of Dreaming in pausing every day at noon over the next month to pray for this time of discernment.

Parents if you need childcare during the presentation, please bring your children to the nursery after the service. We will have apple juice and cookies for them to snack on when they arrive.  

Mobile Food Bank: We will host another Mobile Food Bank here on Saturday, June 1, from 9-11 am. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Congregational Meeting: Sunday, June 9th, immediately after the service. On the agenda will be a proposed budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year, and the selection of one new deacon, and one new elder.

Thank You for Continuing to Support the Missions of the Month with Your Offerings: For the first six months of the Fiscal Year (9/1/23-8/31/24), as a congregation, we have supported the Greater Lansing Food Bank, Five Supported Missionaries, Angel Tree, Lansing City Rescue Mission, Personal Needs Closet, and Compassion International for a total of $10,248.93.

Calling Team Assignments:

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

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Harold S

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Jessi F

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

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

 Friends with Health Concerns

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

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

If you are in need of meals or if you would like to help prepare meals, please contact.

Kerri M.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

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

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

Save the Dates:

5/28- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

5/28- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

6/01- Mobile Food Bank, 9-11 am

6/02- Chiquita C, from St. Vincent Catholic Charities, Visits to Talk about Foster Care Awareness, 11:15 am

6/04- Deacon’s Meeting, 6:00 pm

6/04- Elder’s Meeting, 6:30 pm

6/04- Consistory Meeting, 7:30 pm

6/09- Congregational Meeting1130am

6/11- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

6/11- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

6/12- Quilting (Morningside Rm.), 2:30 pm

6/12- Children’s Ministry Team Meeting, 5:30 pm

Sunday, May 5, 2024

"Are your ears awake? Listen. Listen to the Wind Words, the Spirit blowing through the churches." Revelation 2:7 The Message Translation.

 As we saw in our previous series through Revelation, Revelation was not written to predict how the world will one day end, but to strengthen Christians to endure in faithfulness to Christ’s mission in the midst of uncertain and threatening times. Having seen this throughout the book of Revelation, we now turn our attention to the messages Jesus gives the 7 churches the letter was originally written to. These words may not have been originally written to us, but we will see they were certainly written for us as we learn from the messages Jesus gives them. In this series we will seek to listen to and learn from Jesus’ words of commendation, confrontation, and exhortation as we seek to learn what the church looks like when the wind of the Spirit blows through.

Today’s Worship

There Is One Gospel

Lord I Need You 

Baptism- Hudson B.

In Christ Alone

Scripture

Revelation 2:18-29

Message

“A Rotten Compromise”

Overcome

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

Corps of Dreaming: Last summer the Corps of Dreaming was organized to discern Immanuel's vision and values. For the past year we have listened to some of your stories of what you love about Immanuel and what makes Immanuel unique. Through these stories and our discussions, we have spent time discerning and discussing what we believe Immanuel's core identity and values to be. While the work is far from completed, the Corps of Dreaming is ready to present what we have discerned to the larger Immanuel community.

Following the service on Sunday, May 19th, we will present the core identity and values we have discerned as a team and then engage in the process of a listening session together. Following a presentation of the Corps' proposal you all will be invited to offer your input in small groups of 5-6 people. We want to stress that what we will present is not final, but a presentation of what we have discerned. We would like the community of Immanuel's input as we continue to discern how God has uniquely gifted and called us as a church. We are planning to be done by noon.

While attending the listening session is the best way to participate in this process, if you are unable to attend you will still have a chance to review and respond to the proposed values statements.

Lastly, we invite everyone to join with the Corps of Dreaming in pausing every day at noon over the next month to pray for this time of discernment.

Congregational Meeting: Sunday, June 9th, immediately after the service. On the agenda will be a proposed budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year, and the selection of one new deacon, and one new elder.

Life Groups: 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 Bruce at bterhaar@comcast.net.

Save the Dates:

5/14- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

5/16- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:00 pm

5/19- Corps of Dreaming, 11:15 am

5/28- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

6/01- Mobile Food Bank, 9-11 am

Giving:

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

Local Needs:

Mobile Food Bank: We will host another Mobile Food Bank here on Saturday, May 4, from 9-11 am. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of bleach, bar soap Kleenex, toothpaste, and women’s shampoo. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

Calling Team Assignments:

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

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Harold S

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Jessi F

CONNECT Wednesdays (September 13 - May 8) 

5:30 pm.- CONNECT Dinner. A free meal that the whole family can participate in.

6:15-7:00 pm.- CONNECT Kids (Children Ages 3 yrs.-5th Grade) join together to learn about Jesus in a fun and safe environment. They will enjoy singing, bible stories, arts and crafts, games, and more!

6:15- 7:30pm.- Jr. High Youth Group. For more information, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com.

Sr. High Youth Group ( 9th-12th Grade)-

Sundays, September 17 - May 12

6:30-8:00 pm- Youth Group Meets

For more information, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.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, David C, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G

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

If you are in need of meals or if you would like to help prepare meals, please contact.

Kerri M.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

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

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

April 28, 2024

"Are your ears awake? Listen. Listen to the Wind Words, the Spirit blowing through the churches." Revelation 2:7 The Message Translation.

As we saw in our previous series through Revelation, Revelation was not written to predict how the world will one day end, but to strengthen Christians to endure in faithfulness to Christ’s mission in the midst of uncertain and threatening times. Having seen this throughout the book of Revelation, we now turn our attention to the messages Jesus gives the 7 churches the letter was originally written to. These words may not have been originally written to us, but we will see they were certainly written for us as we learn from the messages Jesus gives them. In this series we will seek to listen to and learn from Jesus’ words of commendation, confrontation, and exhortation as we seek to learn what the church looks like when the wind of the Spirit blows through.

Today’s Worship

My Hope is in You

Take My Life and Let it Be

Hungry

Scripture

Revelation 2:12-17

Message 

I Wanna Be Washed

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please Welcome Todd Jones Who is Here to Give the Message Today: Todd is the Professor of Christian Ministry at Great Lakes Christian College here in Lansing, MI. Todd graduated from Great Lakes Christian College in 2011 with majors in Christian Ministries, Bible/Theology, and a minor in Interpersonal and Organizational Communication. He then graduated from Fuller Theological Seminary in 2013 with a Master of Arts in Theology. Currently, Todd is working on a Doctor of Ministry degree at Emmanuel Christian Seminary. Before transitioning to teaching, Todd served in vocational ministry for 10 years, 6 years in Michigan and 4 years in Kansas. Todd has been Married to Valerie for 5 years, and they have a 2 year old son named Oliver.

April Mission of the Month: The Gideons International, an association of Christians dedicated to telling people about Jesus through service, sharing testimonies, and providing Bibles and New Testaments. Immanuel supports this mission in loving memory of Paul Moerdyk.

Life Groups: 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 Bruce at bterhaar@comcast.net.

Congregational Meeting: Sunday, June 9th, immediately after the service. On the agenda will be a proposed budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year, and the selection of one new deacon, and one new elder.

Corps of Dreaming: Last summer the Corps of Dreaming was organized to discern Immanuel's vision and values. For the past year we have listened to some of your stories of what you love about Immanuel and what makes Immanuel unique. Through these stories and our discussions, we have spent time discerning and discussing what we believe Immanuel's core identity and values to be. While the work is far from completed, the Corps of Dreaming is ready to present what we have discerned to the larger Immanuel community.

Following the service on Sunday, May 19th, we will present the core identity and values we have discerned as a team and then engage in the process of a listening session together. Following a presentation of the Corps' proposal you all will be invited to offer your input in small groups of 5-6 people. We want to stress that what we will present is not final, but a presentation of what we have discerned. We would like the community of Immanuel's input as we continue to discern how God has uniquely gifted and called us as a church. We are planning to be done by noon.

While attending the listening session is the best way to participate in this process, if you are unable to attend you will still have a chance to review and respond to the proposed values statements.

Lastly, we invite everyone to join with the Corps of Dreaming in pausing every day at noon over the next month to pray for this time of discernment.

Giving:

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

Local Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of bleach, dish soap, Kleenex, and bar soap. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

Mobile Food Bank: We will host another Mobile Food Bank here on Saturday, May 4, from 9-11 am. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Calling Team Assignments:

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

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Harold S

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Jessi F

CONNECT Wednesdays (September 13 - May 8) 

5:30 pm.- CONNECT Dinner. A free meal that the whole family can participate in.

6:15-7:00 pm.- CONNECT Kids (Children Ages 3 yrs.-5th Grade) join together to learn about Jesus in a fun and safe environment. They will enjoy singing, bible stories, arts and crafts, games, and more!

6:15- 7:30pm.- Jr. High Youth Group. For more information, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com.

Sr. High Youth Group ( 9th-12th Grade)-

Sundays, September 17 - May 12

6:30-8:00 pm- Youth Group Meets

For more information, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.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, David C, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G

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

If you are in need of meals or if you would like to help prepare meals, please contact.

Kerri M.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

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

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

April 21, 2024

"Are your ears awake? Listen. Listen to the Wind Words, the Spirit blowing through the churches." Revelation 2:7 The Message Translation.

 As we saw in our previous series through Revelation, Revelation was not written to predict how the world will one day end, but to strengthen Christians to endure in faithfulness to Christ’s mission in the midst of uncertain and threatening times. Having seen this throughout the book of Revelation, we now turn our attention to the messages Jesus gives the 7 churches the letter was originally written to. These words may not have been originally written to us, but we will see they were certainly written for us as we learn from the messages Jesus gives them. In this series we will seek to listen to and learn from Jesus’ words of commendation, confrontation, and exhortation as we seek to learn what the church looks like when the wind of the Spirit blows through.

Today’s Worship

Open the Eyes of My Heart

Lord From Sorrows Deep I Call

It Is Well With My Soul

Scripture

Revelation 2:8-11

Message

“Afflicted with Suffering, Crowned in Victory.” 

Jesus Is Alive

ANNOUNCEMENTS

April Mission of the Month: The Gideons International is an association of Christian men and women dedicated to telling people about Jesus through associating together for service, sharing personal testimony, and by providing Bibles and New Testaments.  Immanuel supports this mission in loving memory of Paul Moerdyk.

Life Groups: 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 Bruce at bterhaar@comcast.net.

Mobile Food Bank: We will be hosting another Mobile Food Bank here on Saturday, May 4, from 9-11 am. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website. Volunteers, please plan on arriving about 30 minutes early to help set up.

Congregational Meeting: Our annual Congregational meeting will be held in the sanctuary, after the service, on Sunday, June 9th. On the agenda will be a proposed budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year, and the selection of one new deacon, and one new elder.

Corps of Dreaming: Last summer the Corps of Dreaming was organized to discern Immanuel's vision and values. For the past year we have listened to some of your stories of what you love about Immanuel and what makes Immanuel unique. Through these stories and our discussions, we have spent time discerning and discussing what we believe Immanuel's core identity and values to be. While the work is far from completed, the Corps of Dreaming is ready to present what we have discerned to the larger Immanuel community.

Following the service on Sunday, May 19th, we will present the core identity and values we have discerned as a team and then engage in the process of a listening session together. Following a presentation of the Corps' proposal you all will be invited to offer your input in small groups of 5-6 people. We want to stress that what we will present is not final, but a presentation of what we have discerned. We would like the community of Immanuel's input as we continue to discern how God has uniquely gifted and called us as a church.

We are planning to be done by noon. While attending the listening session is the best way to participate in this process, if you are unable to attend you will still have a chance to review and respond to the proposed values statements.

Lastly, we invite everyone to join with the Corps of Dreaming in pausing every day at noon over the next month to pray for this time of discernment.

Giving:

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

Local Needs: 

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of All Purpose cleaners, bleach, dish soap, Kleenex, men’s shaving cream, and bar soap. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

Calling Team Assignments:

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

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Harold S

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Jessi F

CONNECT Wednesdays (September 13 - May 8) 

5:30 pm.- CONNECT Dinner. A free meal that the whole family can participate in.

6:15-7:00 pm.- CONNECT Kids (Children Ages 3 yrs.-5th Grade) join together to learn about Jesus in a fun and safe environment. They will enjoy singing, bible stories, arts and crafts, games, and more!

6:15- 7:30pm.- Jr. High Youth Group. For more information, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com.

Sr. High Youth Group ( 9th-12th Grade)-

Sundays, September 17 - May 12

6:30-8:00 pm- Youth Group Meets

For more information, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.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, David C,

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

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

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

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

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

Save the Dates:

5/01- CONNECT Wednesday, 5:30 pm

5/04- Mobile Food Bank, 9-11 am

5/05- Hudson Boruta Baptism, 10:00 am

5/05- Sr. High Youth Group, End of the Year Party, 6:30 pm

April 14, 2024

"Are your ears awake? Listen. Listen to the Wind Words, the Spirit blowing through the churches." Revelation 2:7 The Message Translation.

 As we saw in our previous series through Revelation, Revelation was not written to predict how the world will one day end, but to strengthen Christian's to endure in faithfulness to Christ’s mission in the midst of uncertain and threatening times. Having seen this throughout the book of Revelation, we now turn our attention to the messages Jesus gives the 7 churches the letter was originally written to. These words may not have been originally written to us, but we will see they were certainly written for us as we learn from the messages Jesus gives them. In this series we will seek to listen to and learn from Jesus’ words of commendation, confrontation, and exhortation as we seek to learn what the church looks like when the wind of the Spirit blows through.

Today’s Worship

Holding Onto You

Build My Life 

The Solid Rock

Scripture

Revelation 2:1-7

Message

“Wind Words on Love.” 

Everywhere That I Go

ANNOUNCEMENTS

April Mission of the Month: The Gideons International is an association of Christian men and women dedicated to telling people about Jesus through associating together for service, sharing personal testimony, and by providing Bibles and New Testaments.  Immanuel supports this mission in loving memory of Paul Moerdyk.

Life Groups: 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 Bruce at bterhaar@comcast.net.

The April - June Greeter Schedule is Posted in the Family Life Center: There are still many openings available. Sign up as a single (we will find you a partner) or a duo. The only requirement is being able to say hello and be a friendly face.  If you have any questions please contact Sheryl P via her contact info in the directory.

Mobile Food Bank: We will be hosting another Mobile Food Bank here on Saturday, May 4, from 9-11 am. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website. Volunteers, please plan on arriving about 30 minutes early to help set up.

Giving:

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

Local Needs: 

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of All Purpose cleaners, bleach, and bar soap. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

Calling Team Assignments:

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

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Harold S

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Jessi F

CONNECT Wednesdays (September 13 - May 8) 

5:30 pm.- CONNECT Dinner. A free meal that the whole family can participate in.

6:15-7:00 pm.- CONNECT Kids (Children Ages 3 yrs.-5th Grade) join together to learn about Jesus in a fun and safe environment. They will enjoy singing, bible stories, arts and crafts, games, and more!

6:15- 7:30pm.- Jr. High Youth Group. For more information, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com.

Sr. High Youth Group ( 9th-12th Grade)-

Sundays, September 17 - May 12

6:30-8:00 pm- Youth Group Meets

For more information, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.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, David C,

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

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

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

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

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

Save the Dates:

4/23- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

4/24- CONNECT Wednesday, 5:30 pm

4/28- Worship, 10:00 am, Todd Jones

5/01- CONNECT Wednesday, 5:30 pm

5/04- Mobile Food Bank, 9-11 am

5/05- Hudson Boruta Baptism, 10:00 am

5/05- Sr. High Youth Group, End of the       Year Party, 6:30 pm

5/07- Deacon’s Meeting, 6:00 pm

5/07- Elder’s Meeting, 6:30 pm

5/07- Consistory Meeting, 7:30 pm

5/08- Quilting (Morningside Rm), 2:00 pm

5/08- Last CONNECT Dinner for the School Year, 5:30 pm

5/08- CONNECT Kids End of the Year Party, 6:15pm

5/08- Jr. High Youth Group End of the Year Party, 6:15pm

5/12- Worship/ Communion, 10:00 am

5/14- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

5/16- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:00 pm

April 7, 2024

Thank you for joining us at Immanuel Community Reformed Church where our mission is, “Going into our community, imitating Christ, by feeding body and soul.

Please welcome Rev. Tom Grabill this morning who will be preaching to us today from Luke 24:36-49, asking the question, “If eternal life exists, could loved ones contact us from beyond?” and “If this happened, what would we do, feel, say?”

The disciples spoke with Jesus after His death. In the encounter Jesus offered peace, reassurance, anda response. This extraordinary encounter set the scope of Luke's second book, the book of Acts. Might it still have the power to catalyze the continued spread of God's love even today?

Today’s Worship

One Thing Remains

It is You

Hungry

Scripture

Luke 24:36-49

Message

“A Phone Call from Heaven” 

God With Us

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mission of the Month: The Gideons International is an association of Christian men and women dedicated to telling people about Jesus through associating together for service, sharing personal testimony, and by providing Bibles and New Testaments.  Immanuel supports this mission in loving memory of Paul Moerdyk.

Life Groups: 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 Bruce at bterhaar@comcast.net.

The April - June Greeter Schedule is Posted in the Family Life Center: There are still many openings available. Sign up as a single (we will find you a partner) or a duo. The only requirement is being able to say hello and be a friendly face.  If you have any questions please contact Sheryl P via her contact info in the directory.

Mobile Food Bank: We will be hosting another Mobile Food Bank here on Saturday, May 4, from 9-11 am. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website. Volunteers, please plan on arriving about 30 minutes early to help set up.

Giving:

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

LOCAL NEEDS: 

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of women’s shampoo and conditioner, dryer sheets, All Purpose cleaners, and bleach. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

Calling Team Assignments:

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

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Harold S

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Jessi F

CONNECT Wednesdays (September 13 - May 8) 

5:30 pm.- CONNECT Dinner. A free meal that the whole family can participate in.

6:15-7:00 pm.- CONNECT Kids (Children Ages 3 yrs.-5th Grade) join together to learn about Jesus in a fun and safe environment. They will enjoy singing, bible stories, arts and crafts, games, and more!

6:15- 7:30pm.- Jr. High Youth Group. For more information, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com.

Sr. High Youth Group ( 9th-12th Grade)-

Sundays, September 17 - May 12

5:30-6:30 pm- Open Volleyball

6:30-8:00 pm- Youth Group Meets

For more information, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.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, David C,

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

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

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

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

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

Save the Dates:

4/17- CONNECT Dinner, 5:30 pm

4/17- CONNECT Kids, 6:15 pm

4/17- Jr. High Youth Group, 6:15 pm

4/18- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:00 pm

4/21- Worship, 10:00 am

4/21- Sr. High Open Volleyball, 5:30 pm

4/21- Sr. High Youth Group, 6:30 pm

4/23- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

4/24- CONNECT Wednesday, 5:30 pm

4/28- Worship, 10:00 am, Todd Jones

Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024

Matthew 28:5-6

The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; He has risen, just as He said. Come and see the place where He lay.

Revelation 21:5

He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then He said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”

Today’s Worship

Jesus is Alive

Overcome

Agnus Dei

Scripture

Revelation 21:1-7

Message 

Graves Into Gardens

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

Kids Easter Egg Hunt: Parents, bring the kids and hop on over to the Family Life Center after the service today, for an Easter Egg Hunt!

Mobile Food Bank: Saturday, April 6, 9-11 am. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Life Groups: 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 Bruce at bterhaar@comcast.net.

 Giving:

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

Life Groups:

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 Bruce at bterhaar@comcast.net. 

Local  Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We currently need women’s shaving cream, dryer sheets, hand soap, lotions, and men’s razors. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

Calling Team Assignments:

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

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Harold S

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Jessi F

CONNECT Wednesdays (September 13 - May 8) 

5:30 pm.- CONNECT Dinner. A free meal that the whole family can participate in.

6:15-7:00 pm.- CONNECT Kids (Children Ages 3 yrs.-5th Grade) join together to learn about Jesus in a fun and safe environment. They will enjoy singing, bible stories, arts and crafts, games, and more!

6:15- 7:30pm.- Jr. High Youth Group. For more information, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com.

Sr. High Youth Group ( 9th-12th Grade)-

Sundays, September 17 - May 12

5:30-6:30 pm- Open Volleyball

6:30-8:00 pm- Youth Group Meets

For more information, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.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, David C,

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

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

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

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

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

Save the Dates:

4/09- Deacon’s Meeting, 6 pm

4/09- Elder’s Meeting, 6:30 pm

4/09- Consistory Meeting, 7 pm

4/09- Men’s Study, 7 pm

4/10- Quilting, Morningside Rm, 2:30 pm

4/10- CONNECT Dinner, 5:30 pm

4/10- CONNECT Kids, 6:15 pm

4/10- Jr. High Youth Group, 6:15 pm

4/14- Sr. High Open Volleyball, 5:30 pm

4/14- Sr. High Youth Group, 6:30 pm

4/17- CONNECT Dinner, 5:30 pm

4/17- CONNECT Kids, 6:15 pm

4/17- Jr. High Youth Group, 6:15 pm

4/18- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:00 pm

Maundy Thursday, March 28, 2024

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

They'll Know We're Christians by Our Love

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross 

How Deep the Father's Love For Us 

Scripture: John 13:31-35; John 15:1-17

Message: “A New Command”

Celebrate the Lord’s Supper

Responsive Communion Thanksgiving

Benediction

Dismiss Quietly

A New Command

31 When he was gone, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man is glorified, and God is glorified in him. 32 If God is glorified in him, God will glorify the Son in himself, and will glorify him at once.

33 “My children, I will be with you only a little longer. You will look for me, and just as I told the Jews, so I tell you now: Where I am going, you cannot come.

34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples if you love one another.”

The Vine and the Branches

15 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. 3 You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. 4 Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.

5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch

that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire, and burned. 7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.

9 “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10 If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. 11 I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. 12 My command is this: Love each other as I have

loved you. 13 Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. 14 You are my friends if you do what I command. 15 I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. 16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you. 17 This is my command: Love each other.

Sunday, March 24, 2024

In this series we hope to reclaim Revelation as the beautiful gift it is for the church. Revelation is easily the most misunderstood and feared book of the Bible. Which is unfortunate, because, as we will see in this series, Revelation was originally written to bring comfort not confusion. Its words were meant to inspire confidence, not incite fear. Its vivid imagery is meant to describe the world as it is, not predict its ending. Revelation was originally written to seven churches who existed during a time of great persecution and oppression against Christians.

The words of Revelation were meant to give its hearers confidence to endure in faithfulness to Christ and His mission while living amid an uncertain and threatening world.

Today’s Worship

Hosanna

Worthy, Worthy

Jesus Paid It All

Scripture

Revelation 16:1-21; 19:11-21

Message

 “Cross-Shaped Hope.”

It Was Finished Upon That Cross

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

Easter Family Fun Night this Wednesday, March 27th: Dinner will be served at 6:00 pm.  After dinner, the kids will listen to an Easter story. After the story there will be crafts, cookie decorating, and pictures with the Easter Bunny! This is a community event posted on our ICRC Facebook page, please take a moment to share it with your family and friends.

If you would like to volunteer to help with this event by serving food, or helping the kids with crafts, please sign up by clicking on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website, or in the “Church Center” app.

Maundy Thursday Communion Service: Please look forward to joining us this Thursday, March 28, at 7:00 pm., for our Maundy Thursday Communion Service, reflecting on the great sacrifice of Jesus and His commandment for us to love and serve others.

Kid’s Easter Egg Hunt Sunday, March 31, 11:30 am: Please bring the kids to the Family Life Center after the worship service on Easter Sunday, for an Easter Egg Hunt!

We will be filling Easter eggs today. If you are able to help, please come to the Family Life Center after the service.

Mobile Food Bank: Saturday, April 6, 9-11 am. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Giving:

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

Life Groups:

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 Bruce at bterhaar@comcast.net. 

Local  Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We currently need women’s shaving cream, dryer sheets, hand soap, lotions, and men’s razors. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

Calling Team Assignments:

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

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Harold S

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Jessi F

CONNECT Wednesdays (September 13 - May 8) 

5:30 pm.- CONNECT Dinner. A free meal that the whole family can participate in.

6:15-7:00 pm.- CONNECT Kids (Children Ages 3 yrs.-5th Grade) join together to learn about Jesus in a fun and safe environment. They will enjoy singing, bible stories, arts and crafts, games, and more!

6:15- 7:30pm.- Jr. High Youth Group. For more information, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com.

Sr. High Youth Group ( 9th-12th Grade)-

Sundays, September 17 - May 12

5:30-6:30 pm- Open Volleyball

6:30-8:00 pm- Youth Group Meets

For more information, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.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, David C,

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

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

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

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

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

Save the Dates:

4/06- Mobile Food Bank, 9-11 am

4/07- Worship, Rev. Tom Grabill, 10 am

4/07- Sr. High Open Volleyball, 5:30 pm

4/07- Sr. High Youth Group, 6:30 pm

4/09- Deacon’s Meeting, 6 pm

4/09- Elder’s Meeting, 6:30 pm

4/09- Consistory Meeting, 7 pm

4/09- Men’s Study, 7 pm

4/10- Quilting, Morningside Rm, 2:30 pm

4/10- CONNECT Dinner, 5:30 pm

4/10- CONNECT Kids, 6:15 pm

4/10- Jr. High Youth Group, 6:15 pm

4/14- Sr. High Open Volleyball, 5:30 pm

4/14- Sr. High Youth Group, 6:30 pm

4/17- CONNECT Dinner, 5:30 pm

4/17- CONNECT Kids, 6:15 pm

4/17- Jr. High Youth Group, 6:15 pm

4/18- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:00 pm

Sunday, March 17, 2024

In this series we hope to reclaim Revelation as the beautiful gift it is for the church. Revelation is easily the most misunderstood and feared book of the Bible. Which is unfortunate, because, as we will see in this series, Revelation was originally written to bring comfort not confusion. Its words were meant to inspire confidence, not incite fear. Its vivid imagery is meant to describe the world as it is, not predict its ending. Revelation was originally written to seven churches who existed during a time of great persecution and oppression against Christians.

The words of Revelation were meant to give its hearers confidence to endure in faithfulness to Christ and His mission while living amid an uncertain and threatening world.

Today’s Worship

Sing to the King

Revelation Song 

When I Survey The Wondrous Cross 

Scripture

Revelation 13:1-14:5

Message

 “Cross-Shaped Politics.”

The Lord's Prayer (It's Yours)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

Books in the Family Life Center: There are free books in the Family Life Center this morning. Please feel free to look them over and take some home!

Prayer Chain: If you are interested in making a commitment to pray for others, please consider joining Immanuel’s Prayer Chain. You can sign up by visiting our website, and then click on the "Bulletin Board" tab. Those who request to become a part of the Prayer Chain will be placed on an email list and will receive an email each time that a prayer request is made. 

Easter Family Fun Night Wednesday, March 27th: Dinner will be served at 6:00 pm.  After dinner, the kids will listen to an Easter story. After the story there will be crafts, cookie decorating, and pictures with the Easter Bunny! This is a community event posted on our ICRC Facebook page, please take a moment to share it with your family and friends.

If you would like to volunteer to help with this event by serving food, or helping the kids with crafts, please sign up by clicking on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website, or in the “Church Center” app.

Maundy Thursday Communion Service: Please look forward to joining us Thursday, March 28, at 7:00 pm., for our Maundy Thursday Communion Service, reflecting on the great sacrifice of Jesus and His commandment for us to love and serve others.

Kid’s Easter Egg Hunt Sunday, March 31, 11:30 am: Please bring the kids to the Family Life Center after the worship service on Easter Sunday, for an Easter Egg Hunt!

We are collecting candy donations for this event. If you are able to donate small individually wrapped candy to fill the eggs, please drop it off to the church office, or you may leave it in the box labeled, "Easter Candy", located underneath the table outside of the sanctuary. 

We will be filling Easter eggs for the hunt on Sunday, March 24th.  If you are able to help with that, please join us in the Family Life Center after the service that day.

Mobile Food Bank: Saturday, April 6, 9-11 am. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

 Save the Dates

3/26- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

3/27- Easter Family Fun Night, 6:00 pm

3/28- Maundy Thursday Service, 7:00 pm

3/31- Easter Worship Service, 10:00 am

3/31- Kids Easter Egg Hunt, 11:30 am 

Giving:

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

Life Groups:

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 Bruce at bterhaar@comcast.net. 

Local  Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We currently need women’s shaving cream, dryer sheets, hand soap, lotions, and men’s razors. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

Calling Team Assignments:

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

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Harold S

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Jessi F

CONNECT Wednesdays (September 13 - May 8) 

5:30 pm.- CONNECT Dinner. A free meal that the whole family can participate in.

6:15-7:00 pm.- CONNECT Kids (Children Ages 3 yrs.-5th Grade) join together to learn about Jesus in a fun and safe environment. They will enjoy singing, bible stories, arts and crafts, games, and more!

6:15- 7:30pm.- Jr. High Youth Group. For more information, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com.

Sr. High Youth Group ( 9th-12th Grade)-

Sundays, September 17 - May 12

5:30-6:30 pm- Open Volleyball

6:30-8:00 pm- Youth Group Meets

For more information, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.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, David C,

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

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

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

please contact Kerri M.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

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

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

Sunday, March 10, 2024

In this series we hope to reclaim Revelation as the beautiful gift it is for the church. Revelation is easily the most misunderstood and feared book of the Bible. Which is unfortunate, because, as we will see in this series, Revelation was originally written to bring comfort not confusion. Its words were meant to inspire confidence, not incite fear. Its vivid imagery is meant to describe the world as it is, not predict its ending. Revelation was originally written to seven churches who existed during a time of great persecution and oppression against Christians.

The words of Revelation were meant to give its hearers confidence to endure in faithfulness to Christ and His mission while living amid an uncertain and threatening world.

Today’s Worship

He Reigns

Holy Forever

Nothing but the Blood

Scripture

Revelation 8:6-9:21

Message

“Cross-Shaped Witness.”

Communion 

Those Who Trust

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

Prayer Chain: If you are interested in making a commitment to pray for others, please consider joining Immanuel’s Prayer Chain. You can sign up by visiting our website, and then click on the "Bulletin Board" tab. When signing up, please take a moment to read the guidelines regarding the purpose of the prayer chain and confidentiality, and make sure that you are in agreement with them. Those who request to become a part of the Prayer Chain will be placed on an email list and will receive an email each time that a prayer request is made. 

Prayer Requests: If you need prayer, you may submit a request via our prayer chain email, www.icrcprayer@icrclansing.org, you may fill out a request via our Prayer Box, located next to the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, you may call the church office during office hours and talk with Stacia, our church secretary, or you may reach out to Marcia Jackson, the leader of our prayer team, directly.

Mobile Food Bank: Saturday, April 6, 9-11 am. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Easter Family Fun Night: Dinner will be served at 6:00 pm.  After dinner, the kids will go upstairs to the sanctuary to listen to a story. After the story we will make our way to the Family Life Center for some crafts, cookie decorating, and pictures with the Easter Bunny! If you would like to volunteer to help with this event, either serving food, or helping the kids with crafts, please sign up by clicking on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Maundy Thursday Communion Service: Please look forward to joining us Thursday, March 28, at 7:00 pm., for our Maundy Thursday Communion Service, reflecting on the great sacrifice of Jesus and His commandment for us to love and serve others.

Kid’s Easter Egg Hunt: Please bring the kids to the Family Life Center after the worship service (11:30 am) on Easter Sunday, March 31st, for an Easter Egg Hunt! 

We are collecting candy donations for this event. If you are able to donate small individually wrapped candy to fill the eggs, please drop it off to the church office, or you may leave it in the box labeled, "Easter Candy", located underneath the table outside of the sanctuary. 

We will be filling the Easter eggs for the hunt on Sunday, March 24th.  If you are able to help with that, please join us in the Family Life Center after the service that day.

Giving:

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

Life Groups:

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 Bruce at bterhaar@comcast.net. 

Local  Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We currently need toothpaste, dish soap, and paper towels. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

Calling Team Assignments:

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

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Harold S

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Jessi F

CONNECT Wednesdays (September 13 - May 8) 

3:00- 5:00 pm.- The Hangout. An after-school program where high school students can hang out, do homework, play tabletop games, video games, drink pop, and eat snacks.

5:30 pm.- CONNECT Dinner. A free meal that the whole family can participate in.

6:15-7:00 pm.- CONNECT Kids (Children Ages 3 yrs.-5th Grade) join together to learn about Jesus in a fun and safe environment. They will enjoy singing, bible stories, arts and crafts, games, and more!

6:15- 7:30pm.- Jr. High Youth Group. For more information, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com.

Sr. High Youth Group ( 9th-12th Grade)-

Sundays, September 17 - May 12

5:30-6:30 pm- Open Volleyball

6:30-8:00 pm- Youth Group Meets

For more information, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.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, David C,

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

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

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

please contact Kerri M.

Sunday, March 3, 2024

In this series we hope to reclaim Revelation as the beautiful gift it is for the church. Revelation is easily the most misunderstood and feared book of the Bible. Which is unfortunate, because, as we will see in this series, Revelation was originally written to bring comfort not confusion. Its words were meant to inspire confidence, not incite fear. Its vivid imagery is meant to describe the world as it is, not predict its ending. Revelation was originally written to seven churches who existed during a time of great persecution and oppression against Christians.

The words of Revelation were meant to give its hearers confidence to endure in faithfulness to Christ and His mission while living amid an uncertain and threatening world.

Today’s Worship

Blessed Be

Christ is Mine Forevermore

10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)

Scripture

Revelation 6:1-17; 7:1-4; 7:9-10

Message

 “Cross-Shaped People.”

I Wanna Be Washed

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

2024 Elder and Deacon Nominations Due Today: The Consistory will begin working on a slate of nominees for 1 new Elder and 1 New Deacon in preparation for the next Congregational meeting in June.

Harold S will be rotating off from the Elders. Jessi F will be rotating off from the Deacons.

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

Those members who are ineligible for nomination because they are either presently serving, or have recently rotated off are: Sandy C, Eric C, Sue F, Jessi F, Fred H, Mike J, Sally K, Kerri M, Matt O, Harold S, Dave S, and Janet V.

If you are a member and are 18 yrs. of age or older, please prayerfully consider your recommendations, and then submit them online via the Google form that was sent out by the church office on Tuesday, February 13th.

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

Volunteers Needed for Cumberland School Literacy Night: This Wednesday, March 6th, from 5:30-7:00 pm. The theme for the night is the "Laura Numeroff" books, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, If You Give a Pig a Pancake, etc. They will be making food based off of the books and are wondering if anybody from Immanuel would be interested in helping them make pancakes, or helping the kids with some pre-made activities, or reading with them. If you are willing to volunteer for this, please contact Katie Secor at katiesecor03@gmail.com.

Camp Grant Request Forms: There are funds available for students who would like to go to Cran-Hill Ranch or Camp Geneva this summer.  To request a form, please contact Joey at jrsouth16@yahoo.com, or you may contact the church office.

Mobile Food Bank: Saturday, April 6, 9-11 am. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Volunteer Opportunity for the Personal Needs Closet: There are a few different ways that you can volunteer for this ministry. You can do the shopping, fill the bags on Tuesdays, and/or be here at the church on Wednesdays between the hours of 10:00 am-12:00 pm to pass out the bags to families. If you are interested in volunteering for this ministry, please contact Stacia, our church secretary, during office hours.

DID YOU NOTICE the Prayer Box Moved? Instead of being on the platform in the sanctuary, it is now located on the table near the mailboxes, just outside of the sanctuary. Please feel free to write and submit your prayer requests, using the cards and pens provided with the knowledge that your requests are confidential and shared for prayer only with the people indicated on the card. This box is checked for requests weekly.

IN ADDITION, we are starting a Prayer Chain here at Immanuel. The GOAL of this Prayer Chain is to bring Glory to God as we bring our shared praises, cares, and requests in faithful trust to Him, in Jesus' name.

If You are Interested in Making a Commitment to Pray for Others, Please Consider Joining the Prayer Chain: You can sign up by visiting our website at www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the "Bulletin Board" tab in the upper right hand corner. When signing up, please take a moment to read the guidelines regarding the purpose of the prayer chain and confidentiality, and make sure that you are in agreement with them. 

Those who request to become a part of the Prayer Chain will be placed on an email list and will receive an email each time that a prayer request is made. There will also be an email sent out at the end of each month to share praises and continued prayers. 

 If You are in Need of Prayer:

• You may submit a request via our Prayer Box.

• You may send a request to the prayer chain email address: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org.

• You can visit our website at www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the "Prayer Request" tab under "Resources".

• You can call the church office at (517) 321-2495 Mon-Wed between the hours of 9 am-1pm and talk with Stacia, our church secretary.

• Or you may reach out to Marcia Jackson, the leader of our prayer team, directly.

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:

Personal Needs Closet: This ministry provides personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of women’s shampoo & conditioner, women’s deodorant, toothpaste, dish soap, and paper towels. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes located outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

Calling Team Assignments:

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

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Harold S

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Jessi F

CONNECT Wednesdays (September 13 - May 8) 

3:00- 5:00 pm.- The Hangout. An after-school program where high school students can hang out, do homework, play tabletop games, video games, drink pop, and eat snacks.

5:30 pm.- CONNECT Dinner. A free meal that the whole family can participate in.

6:15-7:00 pm.- CONNECT Kids (Children Ages 3 yrs.-5th Grade) join together to learn about Jesus in a fun and safe environment. They will enjoy singing, bible stories, arts and crafts, games, and more!

6:15- 7:30pm.- Jr. High Youth Group. For more information, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com.

Sr. High Youth Group ( 9th-12th Grade)-

Sundays, September 17 - May 12

5:30-6:30 pm- Open Volleyball

6:30-8:00 pm- Youth Group Meets

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 Bruce T at bterhaar@comcast.net.

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

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

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B, David C,

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

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

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

please contact Kerri M.

Sunday, February 25, 2024

In this series we hope to reclaim Revelation as the beautiful gift it is for the church. Revelation is easily the most misunderstood and feared book of the Bible. Which is unfortunate, because, as we will see in this series, Revelation was originally written to bring comfort not confusion. Its words were meant to inspire confidence, not incite fear. Its vivid imagery is meant to describe the world as it is, not predict its ending. Revelation was originally written to seven churches who existed during a time of great persecution and oppression against Christians.

The words of Revelation were meant to give its hearers confidence to endure in faithfulness to Christ and His mission while living amid an uncertain and threatening world.

Today’s Worship

O Praise Him

Holy, Holy, Holy

Jesus Paid it All

Scripture

Revelation 5:1-14

Message

“Cross-Shaped Worship” 

Baptism- Ada E

Agnus Dei

ANNOUNCEMENTS

February Mission of the Month: Compassion International is a child sponsorship and Christian humanitarian aid organization that aims to positively influence the long-term development of children globally and release them from poverty in Jesus’ name.

Welcoming Worship Room: This is an alternative space to worship on Sunday mornings. It is available for everyone, including children who need a little extra wiggle space, adults who need a comfortable chair to sit in and put their feet up, or new mothers and babies. 

The worship service is streamed in real time. The furniture is comfortable. There is a children's corner with activities and toys for the kids. 

Our hope is that this room provides a space that makes the worship experience of all individuals and families feel more welcoming.  Please feel free to use this room whenever you are in need. To find it, go to the back of the sanctuary and down the stairs on the right. 

2024 Elder and Deacon Nominations: The Consistory will begin working on a slate of nominees for 1 new Elder and 1 New Deacon in preparation for the next Congregational meeting in June.

Harold S will be rotating off from the Elders. Jessi F will be rotating off from the Deacons.

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

Those members who are ineligible for nomination because they are either presently serving, or have recently rotated off are: Sandy C, Eric C, Sue F, Jessi F, Fred H, Mike J, Sally K, Kerri M, Matt O, Harold S, Dave S, and Janet V.

If you are a member and are 18 yrs. of age or older, please prayerfully consider your recommendations, and then submit them online via the Google form that was sent out by the church office on Tuesday, February 13th.

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

The deadline for submission of names is Sunday, March 3, 2024.

Mobile Food Bank: Saturday, March 2, 9-11 am. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Volunteer Opportunity for the Personal Needs Closet: There are a few different ways that you can volunteer for this ministry. You can do the shopping, fill the bags on Tuesdays, and/or be here at the church on Wednesdays between the hours of 10:00 am-12:00 pm to pass out the bags to families. If you are interested in volunteering for this ministry, please contact Stacia, our church secretary, during office hours.

DID YOU NOTICE the Prayer Box Moved? Instead of being on the platform in the sanctuary, it is now located on the table near the mailboxes, just outside of the sanctuary. Please feel free to write and submit your prayer requests, using the cards and pens provided with the knowledge that your requests are confidential and shared for prayer only with the people indicated on the card. This box is checked for requests weekly.

IN ADDITION, we are starting a Prayer Chain here at Immanuel. The GOAL of this Prayer Chain is to bring Glory to God as we bring our shared praises, cares, and requests in faithful trust to Him, in Jesus' name.

If You are Interested in Making a Commitment to Pray for Others, Please Consider Joining the Prayer Chain: You can sign up by visiting our website at www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the "Bulletin Board" tab in the upper right hand corner. When signing up, please take a moment to read the guidelines regarding the purpose of the prayer chain and confidentiality, and make sure that you are in agreement with them. 

Those who request to become a part of the Prayer Chain will be placed on an email list and will receive an email each time that a prayer request is made. There will also be an email sent out at the end of each month to share praises and continued prayers. 

 If You are in Need of Prayer:

• You may submit a request via our Prayer Box.

• You may send a request to the prayer chain email address: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org.

• You can visit our website at www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the "Prayer Request" tab under "Resources".

• You can call the church office at (517) 321-2495 Mon-Wed between the hours of 9 am-1pm and talk with Stacia, our church secretary.

• Or you may reach out to Marcia Jackson, the leader of our prayer team, directly.

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:

Personal Needs Closet: This ministry provides personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of women’s shampoo & conditioner, women’s deodorant, toothpaste, dish soap, and paper towels. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes located outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

Calling Team Assignments:

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

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Harold S

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Jessi F

CONNECT Wednesdays (September 13 - May 8) 

3:00- 5:00 pm.- The Hangout. An after-school program where high school students can hang out, do homework, play tabletop games, video games, drink pop, and eat snacks.

5:30 pm.- CONNECT Dinner. A free meal that the whole family can participate in.

6:15-7:00 pm.- CONNECT Kids (Children Ages 3 yrs.-5th Grade) join together to learn about Jesus in a fun and safe environment. They will enjoy singing, bible stories, arts and crafts, games, and more!

6:15- 7:30pm.- Jr. High Youth Group. For more information, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com.

Sr. High Youth Group ( 9th-12th Grade)-

Sundays, September 17 - May 12

5:30-6:30 pm- Open Volleyball

6:30-8:00 pm- Youth Group Meets

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 Bruce T at bterhaar@comcast.net.

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

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

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B, David C,

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

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

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

please contact Kerri M.