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 Jackson, 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