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.